Question: On January 1, 2010, approval was obtained to begin construction of a new city hall. As a result of this approval, $2,800,000 in 5-year serial

On January 1, 2010, approval was obtained to begin construction of a new city hall. As a result of this approval, $2,800,000 in 5-year serial bonds, which a face interest rate of 7%, were sold at 104 (an effective rate of 6%). 

Principal and interest payments are made semiannually beginning July 1, 2010.The premium is to be used for debt payments for principal and interest.

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January 1, 2010
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2.On January 3, 2010, a $2,800,000 contract with GoodBuild Construction was signed for the construction.
January 3, 2010
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3.On June 30, 2010, a bill for $1,400,000 was received from GoodBuild as a result of one-half of the work on the construction being completed.
June 30, 2010
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4.On July 1, 2010, the first debt payment for capital project bond was made.
July 1, 2010
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5.On July 15, 2010, the bill from GoodBuild was paid , less a 10% retainage to ensure performance.
July 15, 2010
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6.On October 1, 2010, a bill for $1,400,000 was received from GoodBuild in recognition of the completion of work on the city hall addition
Oct. 1, 2010
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7.On November 3, 2010, after approval by the city inspectors, all amounts owed to GoodBuild were paid.
Nov. 3, 2010
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8.On January 1, 2011, the next payment on the capital project bond was made.
Jan. 1, 2011
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9.On August 1, 2012, the city entered into a capital lease agreement to purchase new equipment for its road crews. The agreement called for an initial
payment of $12,000, with eight more equal annual payments of $15,000 beginning August 1, 2013. The city's normal cost of borrowing is 8%. The
initial payment was made as agreed and the equipment was purchased. The General Fund handled all activities related to this transaction.
Aug. 1, 2012
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10.On August 1, 2013, the first annual payment is made on the capital lease agreement.
Aug. 1, 2013
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11.On December 31, 2013, depreciation of $300,000 is recorded as appropriate for all govermental capital assets.
Dec. 31, 2013
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