E57- Interview with David Oliver on the Challenges and Opportunities of Financing Texas Infrastructure

In this episode, Carter speaks with David Oliver, a partner with Allen Boone Humpries Robinson (ABHR), one of Texas’ leading public finance law firms specializing in  municipal utility district (MUD), Water District (WD) and municipal management districts (MMDs) and why these types of public financing vehicles are critical to developing and financing Texas master planned communities.

In this episode you’ll learn:

1. What is a MUD?
2. How have MUDs evolved over the years?
3. Why MUDs are critical for funding large scale master planned communities.
4. The difference between a MUD and a public improvement district (PID)?
5. How do you determine which type of district to utilize?
6. How has the MUD Forward Funding Launch Bond™ transformed the MUD/WD/MMD financing landscape?
7. What was the impact of the Texas Attorney General’s All Bond Counsel Letter dated March 21, 2024, as it relates to the Launch Bond™?

Show Notes

David Oliver Contact Information Executive Assistant Cindi Meek (713) 860-6409 doliver@abhr.com www.abhr.com

Plus: Whenever you’re ready here are 4 ways Launch can help you with your project:

1. Prepare a Special Tax District Bond Analysis for your Project – If you have a project in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NC, NM, SC, TX, UT, WA contact  Carter Froelich (ADD MY EMAIL LINK) and have Launch prepare an initial bond analysis for your project.

1. Add Favorable Financing Language to Annexation and/or Development Agreements – Create certainty and flexibility related to your project’s infrastructure financing by having Launch professionals prepare handcrafted favorable financing language for inclusion in your Annexation and/or Development Agreement.

1. Perform The RED Analysis™ on your Project – We have developed a unique process at Launch called The RED Analysis™ in which we perform a diagnostic review of your project to determine possible ways to Reduce, Eliminate and Defer infrastructure construction costs in order to enhance project returns.

1. Track Your Reimbursable Costs Utilizing The Launch Reimbursement System™ (“LRS”) – Never lose track of your district eligible reimbursable costs and have Launch manage your district’s costs reimbursement tracking, preparation of electronic reimbursement submittal packages and processing of your reimbursement requests with the district, jurisdiction and/or agency.

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Carter Froelich hosts the Land to Lots™ podcast powered by Launch Development Finance Advisors. Carter shares how he and his team help their clients finance infrastructure, reduce costs, and mitigate risks all with the goal of enhancing project profitability.