Local Government Engagement Survey Question Title * 1. 1. Name of local unit of government Question Title * 2. 2. Email (for raffle purposes) Question Title * 3. 3. Your Title/Position Question Title * 4. 4. Who makes the final decision on financing decisions before going to a council/board/voting body? I do Someone else If "Someone Else", please specify title of person: Question Title * 5. 5. Does your local unit of government utilize a municipal/financial advisor? Yes No If yes, please indicate your Municipal Advisory firm Question Title * 6. 6. Does your local unit of government utilize a bond counsel? Yes No Not Sure If "yes", what is the name of the bond counsel? Question Title * 7. 7. How frequently does your local unit of government issue debt? More than once a year Annually Every two years Every three years Other Question Title * 8. 8. Please rank the following criteria from most important to least important in regards to choosing financing options Question Title * 9. 9. How are you most likely to obtain information about financing options for public projects or essential equipment needs? Municipal/Financial Advisor Bond Counsel Trade Association (ex. AIC, AIC, ITA, IACC, etc.) Referrals from Other Units of Government Past Experience Other Question Title * 10. 10. How likely is it that you will have the following financing needs over the next 1-2 years? Very Unlikely Somewhat Unlikely Somewhat Likely Very Likely Equipment Financing Equipment Financing Very Unlikely Equipment Financing Somewhat Unlikely Equipment Financing Somewhat Likely Equipment Financing Very Likely Public Project Financing Public Project Financing Very Unlikely Public Project Financing Somewhat Unlikely Public Project Financing Somewhat Likely Public Project Financing Very Likely Gap Financing Gap Financing Very Unlikely Gap Financing Somewhat Unlikely Gap Financing Somewhat Likely Gap Financing Very Likely Cash-Flow Assistance/Financing Cash-Flow Assistance/Financing Very Unlikely Cash-Flow Assistance/Financing Somewhat Unlikely Cash-Flow Assistance/Financing Somewhat Likely Cash-Flow Assistance/Financing Very Likely Design Study Financing Design Study Financing Very Unlikely Design Study Financing Somewhat Unlikely Design Study Financing Somewhat Likely Design Study Financing Very Likely Construction Financing Construction Financing Very Unlikely Construction Financing Somewhat Unlikely Construction Financing Somewhat Likely Construction Financing Very Likely Grant Anticipation Notes Grant Anticipation Notes Very Unlikely Grant Anticipation Notes Somewhat Unlikely Grant Anticipation Notes Somewhat Likely Grant Anticipation Notes Very Likely Broadband Financing Broadband Financing Very Unlikely Broadband Financing Somewhat Unlikely Broadband Financing Somewhat Likely Broadband Financing Very Likely Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. 11. When purchasing essential items of equipment for your unit of government (ex. school buses, technology, street sweepers, police cars, etc.) do you typically purchase through: Tax Exempt Leases Larger Bond Issuance Equipment Bonds Cash On Hand Do Not Know Other Question Title * 12. 12. Does your unit of government use a fleet management service to replace equipment on a scheduled timeline? Yes No Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. 13. Is it challenging to project your annual fuel budget because of swings and volatility in fuel prices? Yes No Question Title * 14. 14. What impact do you see any federal stimulus funds having on your financing needs in the next few years? Question Title * 15. 15. If available, would you like to attend an educational session on the financial tools available from the Indiana Bond Bank for local units of government? Yes No Question Title * 16. 16. What, if any, other public-finance related topics would you like to learn about? List all that apply. Question Title * 17. 17. How active are you on the following forms of social media? Not Active At All Somewhat Active Very Active Facebook Facebook Not Active At All Facebook Somewhat Active Facebook Very Active LinkedIn LinkedIn Not Active At All LinkedIn Somewhat Active LinkedIn Very Active Twitter Twitter Not Active At All Twitter Somewhat Active Twitter Very Active Instagram Instagram Not Active At All Instagram Somewhat Active Instagram Very Active TikTok TikTok Not Active At All TikTok Somewhat Active TikTok Very Active Please indicate any other social media platforms that you utilize Question Title * 18. 18. What is the best way for IBB to contact you? Phone Email Mail Newsletter Other (please specify) Question Title * 19. 19. Please rank how you prefer to receive informational content? Done
