(Contact person:  J. Ben Watkins III - 488-4782)

The Capitol

October 28, 2003

This meeting is open to the public.

1.      Approval of minutes of the meeting of October 14, 2003.

         (Attachment #1)

2. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $16,550,000 STATE OF FLORIDA, FLORIDA  EDUCATION SYSTEM, FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY HOUSING FACILITY REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2004A.

The bonds will be payable from the revenues of the University’s housing system.  The bonds will not be secured by the full faith and credit of the State.  The proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance the renovation of a student housing facility, Landis Hall, on the campus of the University.

Copies of the resolution may be obtained from the Division of Bond Finance upon request.

(Recommend)

3. REPORT OF AWARD OF A MASTER EQUIPMENT FINANCING AGREEMENT FOR THE FLORIDA ACCOUNTING INFORMATION RESOURCE AND CASH MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT, TO THE LOW BIDDER THEREFOR.

Proposals were received at the offices of the Division of Bond Finance at 1:00 PM, October 3, 2003.  The proposals were tabulated on that date.  Wachovia Bank, National Association was selected as low bidder, with an interest rate of 2.38% as of the bid tabulation date.  The Master Equipment Financing Agreement is expected to be executed on October 20, 2003.

A report of award and tabulation of bids is attached.

            (Attachment #2)