Title
Briefing on City Investments
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing regarding City Investments.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing regarding City Investments.
Staff Contact:
Joan Lutz, Senior Budget and Finance Manager, 360.753.8760
Presenter(s):
Mitch Henke, Senior Advisor, Government Portfolio Advisors
Deanne Woodring, Senior Advisor, Government Portfolio Advisors
Background and Analysis:
This briefing is being provided as an annual review of the City’s current investments and policy.
Washington State RCW 35A.040.050 authorizes cities to invest funds that are surplus to the immediate need of supporting current expenses. State statute has specific requirements about investment vehicles for public funds. In addition, the City Council approved an Investment Policy that provides additional guidelines on how the City will invest those funds. The City’s investment portfolio is managed by the finance department, in partnership with our investment consultant, Government Portfolio Advisors (GPA).
Government Portfolio Advisors Senior Portfolio Advisor will provide an update regarding the City’s investments. Staff will also present a draft Ethical Investment Statement.
Climate Analysis:
No specific climate impacts are identified as a result of this briefing.
Equity Analysis:
No specific equity impacts are identified as a result of this briefing.
Financial Impact:
No specific financial impacts have been identified as a result of this briefing.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Members of the community may have an interest in this agenda item as it concerns City finances and fiscal governance.
Options:
1. Receive a briefing regarding City Investments.
2. Do not receive a briefing regarding City Investments.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Presentation
Investment Policy
Draft Ethical Investment Statement