R2022-17 Resolution Authorizing Professional Services Agreement - Lisa Bonnett

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LISA BONNETT 1565 Bunting Lane, Sanibel,FL 33957 : 217/836-4431: lkbl084@yahoo.com Detail and result-oriented professional with extensive experience in public sector leadership and financial management. Strong written and verbal communication skills,excellent multi-tasking and organizational aptitudes. Credentials:MBA-1994 and BA-1988,University of Illinois at Springfield Skills • Facilitate and manage environmental strategic plans and projects, with a focus on securing sustainable financing and achieving outcomes. • Proven leadership experience. • Focused on performance-based results. • Government finance expert. Experience • Environmental and Financial Consulting,July 2018–Present • Lead team that drafted legislation to designate the Illinois Finance Authority as the Illinois Climate Bank. Public Act 102-0662 was enacted and signed into law on September 15,2021. • Lead the AAA-rated $500 million 2020 Series Green Bonds transaction for the Illinois Clean Water State Revolving Fund program on behalf of the Illinois Finance Authority and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, providing $643 million in bond proceeds and premium to finance low-interest loans to units of local governments for essential drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. • Lead the State of Illinois' first Green Bond transaction with the AAA-rated $450 million 2019 Series Green Bonds transaction for the Illinois Clean Water State Revolving Fund program,providing$533 million in bond proceeds and premium to finance drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects. • Lead the development of a direct loan program for the Illinois Finance Authority to provide low-interest and flexible term loans to municipal-owned natural gas utilities that experienced a large price spike for natural gas due to an extreme weather event in February 2021 that impacted the supply of natural gas. These loans allowed municipal utilities to spread the increased natural gas costs over a manageable timeframe. • Facilitated the City of Joliet submitting an application for a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA)loan for an alternative water source project,resulting in a loan award of approximately$900 million, with a not to exceed 35-year term and with a single fixed interest rate established at closing based on the US Treasury rate. • Director,Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,March 2013—June 2016(Served as Interim Director March 2011 -October 2011) Cabinet member responsible for leading the Governor's environmental regulatory programs in a manner that promoted economic and job growth, while also protecting human health and the environment. Developed and implemented a $2 billion, stand-alone "AAA" credit, low-interest financing program for local governments to upgrade and expand sewer and drinking water infrastructure. Responsible for $2.6 billion annual budget, and management of 750 professionals. • Deputy Director,Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,January 2008-March 2013 Chief Operating Officer responsible for implementing Illinois' environmental regulatory and enforcement programs; and for oversight of the budgetary and business functions. • Chief Financial Officer,Illinois Environmental Protection Agency— 1995-2007 Managed $2 billion annual budget; served as chief advisor to the Director on financial issues; and provided testimony before Illinois legislature in support of annual operating and capital appropriations. • Various Accounting Positions,State of Illinois— 1988-1995 References—Available upon request.