STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: November 13, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: City Controller’s Office
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the annual adoption of the City’s Investment Policy and investment strategies regarding funds under the City’s control and management - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
In 1987, the City Council adopted an Investment Policy in accordance with federal and state law and the City Charter. A 1997 amendment to the Public Funds Investment Act (“PFIA”) requires that City Council, not less than annually, adopt a written instrument stating that it has reviewed the Investment Policy and approved any changes thereto.
Investment policies must address safety of principal, liquidity, yield, diversification, and maturity, with primary emphasis on safety of principal. Beginning in 1997, the City Council has annually reviewed the Investment Policy to approve revisions to the Investment Policy to incorporate amendments required by the PFIA, improve management of the City’s investments, and reflect organizational changes.
On February 13, 2024, the City’s Investment Committee and the City’s investment advisor, Meeder Public Funds, convened to review the policy and the 2023 amendments to the PFIA. No changes to City’s Investment Policy were recommended at that time.
On April 10, 2024, the City Council authorized the adoption of the City’s Investment Policy and investment strategies regarding funds under the City’s control and management by Resolution No. 24-0549.
On August 19, 2024, the City’s Investment Committee, working with the City’s investment advisor, reviewed the performance of the portfolio under the current policy and market conditions. At this time, no additional changes are recommended to the City’s Investment Policy. City Council approval of this item is required to affirm adoption of the City’s Investment Policy.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
The Government Performance and Financial Management Committee was briefed on the “Annual Review of City’s Investment Policy Review” on October 22, 2024.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.