2008-R-03
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-R-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, UPDATiNG THE CITY OF
EDGEW A TER'S INVESTMENT POLICY; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the City Charter, the City Manager has the responsibility for
managing an investment program for the City;
WHEREAS, the City Manager requests that City Council update the existing Investment
Policy that the City of Edgewater enacted/approved during the Council meeting held on September
9, 2002.
WHEREAS, in an effort to be consistent with current laws and policies, City Council wishes
for the City of Edgewater to update/modify the existing City of Edgewater Investment Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Edge water,
Florida:
Section 1.
The City Council hereby updates the City of Edge water Investment Policy and
all investments as provided for therein shall be invested in accordance with said policy, a copy of
which is attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
Section 2.
All conflicting investment policies are superseded by this policy.
Section 3.
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4.
This resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
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After motion by Councilman Cooper and Second by Councilwoman Rhodes, the vote on this
resolution was as follows:
Mayor Michael Thomas
Councilwoman Debra J. Rogers
Councilwoman Gigi Bennington
Councilwoman Harriet E. Rhodes
Councilman Ted Cooper
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7th day of April, 2008.
ATTEST:
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Bonnie A. Wenzel
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For the use and reliance only by the City of
Edgewater, Florida. Approved as to form and
legality by: Carolyn S. Ansay, Esquire
City Attorney
Doran, Wolfe, Ansay & Kundid
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Robin L. Matusick
Paralegal
Approved by the City Council of the City of
Edgewater at a meeting held on the 7th day of
April, 2008 under Agenda Item 78.
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City of Edgewater
Investment Policy
City of Edgewater, Florida
Dated
April 7, 2008
Table of Contents
Page
I. PURPOSE 3
II. SCOPE 3
III. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES 3
IV. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY 4
V. STANDARDS OF PRUDENCE 4
VI. ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 4
VII. INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INVESTMENT PROCEDURES 4
VIII. CONTINUING EDUCATION 5
IX. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONS AND DEALERS 5
X. MATURITY AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS 5
XI. COMPETITIVE SELECTION OF INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS 5
XII. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSTION 6
XIII. DERIVATIVES AND REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 13
XIV. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS 13
XV. REPORTI NG 13
XVI. THIRD PARTY CUSTODIAL AGREEMENTS 14
XVII. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE 14
XVIII. INTERNAL LOAN PROGRAM 15
XIX. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION 15
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Investment Policy
of the
City of Edqewater. Florida
I. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Investment Policy (hereinafter "Policy") is to set forth the investment objectives
and parameters for the management of the funds of the City of Edgewater, (hereinafter "City"). This
Policy is designed to ensure the prudent management of public funds, the availability of operating
and capital funds when needed, and an investment return competitive with comparable funds and
financial market indices.
II. SCOPE
In accordance with Section 218.415, Florida Statues, this Policy applies to all cash and investments
held or controlled by the City and shall be identified as "general operating funds" of the City with the
exceptions of the City's Pension Funds and funds related to the issuance of debt where there are
other existing policies or indentures in effect for such funds. Additionally, any future revenues,
which have statutory investment requirements conflicting with this Policy and funds held by state
agencies (e.g. Department of Revenue), are not subject to the provisions of this Policy.
III. INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
Safety of Principal
The foremost objective of this investment program is the safety of the principal of those funds within
the portfolios. Investment transactions shall seek to keep capital losses at a minimum, whether they
are from securities defaults or erosion of market value. To attain this objective, diversification is
required in order that potential losses on individual securities do not exceed the income generated
from the remainder of the portfolio.
From time to time, securities may be traded for other similar securities to improve yield, maturity or
credit risk. For these transactions, a loss may be incurred for accounting purposes to achieve
optimal investment return, provided any of the following occurs with respect to the replacement
security:
A. The yield has been increased, or
B. The maturity has been reduced or lengthened, or
C. The quality of the investment has been improved.
Maintenance of Liquiditv
The portfolios shall be managed in such a manner that funds are available to meet reasonably
anticipated cash flow requirements in an orderly manner. Periodical cash flow analyses will be
completed to ensure that the portfolios are positioned to provide sufficient liquidity.
Return on Investment
Investment portfolios shall be designed with the objective of attaining a market rate of return
throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account the investment risk constraints and
liquidity needs. Return on investment is of least importance compared to the safety and liquidity
objectives described above. The core of investments is limited to relatively low risk securities in
anticipation of earning a fair return relative to the risk being assumed.
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IV. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
In accordance with the City's Charter, the responsibility for providing oversight and direction in
regard to the management of the investment program resides with the City's Manager.
Responsibility for the administration of the investment program is hereby delegated by the City
Manager to the Finance Director, who shall maintain an Investment Procedures and Internal
Controls Manual based on this Policy. The Finance Director shall be responsible for monitoring
internal controls, administrative controls and to regulate the activities of the City's staff involved with
the investment program. The City may employ an Investment Manager to assist in managing some
of the City's portfolios. Such Investment Manager must be registered under the Investment
Advisors Act of 1940.
V. STANDARDS OF PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall be the "Prudent Person" standard
and shall be applied in the context of managing the overall investment program. Investment officers
acting in accordance with written procedures and this investment Policy and exercising due
diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security's credit risk or market
price changes, provided deviations from expectation are reported to the City Council in a timely
fashion and the liquidity and the sale of securities are carried out in accordance with the terms of
this Policy. The "Prudent Person" rule states the following:
Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under circumstances then
prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion and intelligence exercise in the
management of their own affairs, not for speculation, but for investment,
considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the probable income to
be derived from the investment.
While the standard of prudence to be used by investment officials who are officers or employees is
the "Prudent Person" standard, any person or firm hired or retained to invest, monitor, or advise
concerning these assets shall be held to the higher standard of "Prudent Expert". The standard
shall be that in investing and reinvesting moneys and in acquiring, retaining, managing, and
disposing of investments of these funds, the contractor shall exercise: the judgment, care, skill,
prudence, and diligence under the circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence,
discretion, and intelligence, acting in a like capacity and familiar with such matters would use in the
conduct of an enterprise of like character and with like aims by diversifying the investments of the
funds, so as to minimize the risk, considering the probable income as well as the probable safety of
their capital.
VI. ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal business activity that
could conflict with proper execution of the investment program, or which could impair their ability to
impartial investment decisions. Also, employees involved in the investment shall disclose to the
Investment Committee any material financial interests in financial institutions that conduct business
with the City, and they shall further disclose any material personal financial/investment positions that
could be related to the performance of the City's investment program
VII. INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INVESTMENT PROCEDURES
The Finance Director shall establish a system of internal controls and operational procedures that
are in writing and made a part of the City's operational procedures. The internal controls should be
designed to prevent losses of funds, which might arise from fraud, employee error, and
misrepresentation by third parties, or imprudent actions by employees. The written procedures
should include reference to safekeeping, repurchase agreements, separation of transaction
authority from accounting and record keeping, wire transfer agreements, banking service contracts,
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collateral/depository agreements, and "delivery vs. payment" procedures. No person may engage in
an investment transaction except as authorized under the terms of this Policy. These procedures
are intended to reduce the relatively low risk that material losses may occur and not be detected
within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions.
Independent auditors as a normal part of the annual financial audit to the City shall conduct a review
of the system of internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
VIII. CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Finance Director management designee and/or appropriate staff shall annually complete 8
hours of continuing education in subjects or courses of study related to investment practices and
products.
IX. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONS AND DEALERS
Authorized City staff Advisors shall only purchase securities from financial institutions, which are
Qualified and Investment Institutions by the City or institutions designated as "Primary Securities
Dealers" by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Authorized City staff and Investment Advisors
shall only enter into repurchase agreements with financial institutions that are Qualified Institutions
and Primary Securities Dealers as designated by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The
Finance Director, management designee and/or the Investment Advisors shall maintain a list of
financial institutions and broker/dealers that are approved for investment purposes and only firms
meeting the following will be eligible requirements to that qualify serve as Qualified Institutions:
1) Regional dealers capital rule 2 under Securities and Exchange Commission
Rule15C3-1 (uniform net capital rule);
2) Capital of no less than $10,000,000;
3) Registered as a dealer under the Securities ExchangeActof1934;
4) Member of the National Association of Dealers (NASD)
5) Registered to sell securities in Florida; and
6) The firm and assigned broker have been engaged in the business of effecting
transactions in U.S. government and agency obligations for at least five (5)
consecutive years.
All brokers, dealers and other financial institutions deemed to be Qualified Institutions shall be
provided with current copies of the City's Investment Policy. A current audited financial statement is
required to be on file for each financial institution and broker/dealer with which the City transacts
business.
X. MATURITY AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS
To the extent possible an attempt will be made to match investment maturities with known cash
needs and anticipated cash flow requirements. Investments of current operating funds shall have
maturities of no longer than twenty-four (24) months.
Investments of bond reserves, construction funds, and other non-operating funds ("core funds") shall
have a term appropriate to the need for funds and in accordance with debt covenants, but in no
event shall exceed five (5) years.
XI. COMPETITIVE SELECTION OF INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS
After the Finance Director, management designee or the Investment Advisor has determined the
approximate maturity date based on cash flow needs and market conditions and has analyzed and
selected one or more optimal types of investments, a minimum of three (3) Qualified Institutions
and/or Primary Dealers must be contacted and asked to provide bids/offers on securities in
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question. Bids will be held in confidence until the bid deemed to best meet the investment objectives
is determined and selected.
However, if obtaining bids/offers are not feasible and appropriate, securities may be purchased
utilizing the comparison to current market price method on an exception basis. Acceptable current
market price providers include, but are not limited to:
A. Telerate Information System
B. Bloomberg Information
C. Wall Street Journal or a comparable nationally recognized financial publication providing
daily market pricing
D. Daily market pricing provided by the City's custodian their correspondent institutions.
The Finance Director or the Investment Advisor shall utilize the competitive bid process to select the
securities to be purchased or sold. Selection by comparison to a current market price, as indicated
above, shall only be utilized when, in judgment of the Finance Director or the Investment Advisor,
competitive bidding would inhibit the selection process.
Examples of when this method may be used include:
A. When time constraints due to unusual circumstances preclude the use of the competitive
bidding process
B. When no active market exists for the issue being traded due to the age or depth of the issue
C. When a security is unique to a single dealer, for example, a private placement
D. When the transaction involves new issues or issues in the "when issued" market
Overnight sweep investments or repurchase agreements will not be bid, but may be placed with the
City's depository bank relating to the demand account for which the sweep investments or
repurchase agreement was purchased.
XII. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
Investments should be made subject to the cash flow needs and such cash flows are subject to
revisions as market conditions and the City's needs change. However, when the invested funds are
needed in whole or in part for the purpose originally intended or for more optimal investments, the
Finance Director or management designee may sell the investment at the then-prevailing market
price and place the proceeds with the City's custodian.
The following are the investment requirements and allocation limits on security types, issuers, and
maturities as established by the City. The Finance Director or management designee shall have the
option to further restrict investment percentages from time to time based on market conditions, risks
or diversification investment strategies. The percentage allocations requirements for investment
types and issuers are calculated based on the original cost of each investment. Investments not
listed in this Policy are prohibited.
The allocation limits and security types do not apply to the investment of debt proceeds. These
investments shall be governed by the debt covenant included in the debt instrument.
A. The State Board of Administration's Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund ("SBA
Pool")
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Pool")
1. Investment Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in the SBA
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 100% of available funds may be invested in the SBA.
B. United States Government Securities
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in negotiable direct obligations, or obligations the
principal and interest of which are unconditionally guaranteed by the United States
Government. Such securities will include, but not be limited to the following:
Cash Management Bills
Treasury Securities State and Local Government Series SLGS
Treasury Bills
Treasury Notes
Treasury Bonds
Treasury Strips
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 100% of available funds may be invested in the United States
Government Securities.
3. Maturity Limitations
The length to maturity of any direct investment in the United States Government
Securities are five (5) years from the date of purchase. Maturities longer than five
(5) years require the City's approval.
C. United States Government Agencies full faith and credit of the United States Government
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in bonds, debentures or notes issued or guaranteed by
the United States Government agencies, provided such obligations are backed by
the full faith and credit of the United States Government. Such securities will
include, but not be limited to the following:
Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
United States Export Import Bank
Direct obligations or fully guaranteed certificates of beneficial
ownership
Farmer Home Administration
Certificates of beneficial ownership
Federal Financing Bank
Discount notes, notes and bonds
Federal Housing Administration Debentures
General Services Administration
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New Communities Debentures
United States Government guaranteed debentures
United States Public Housing Notes and Bonds
United States Government guaranteed public housing notes and
bonds
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Project notes and local authority bonds
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 50% of available funds may be invested in United States
Government agencies.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested in individual United States
Government agencies.
4. Maturity Limitations
The length to maturity for an investment in any United States Government agency
security is five (5) years from the date of purchase. Maturities longer than five (5)
years require the City's approval.
D. Federal Instrumentalities (United States Government sponsored agencies which are non-full
faith and credit).
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in bonds, debentures or notes issued or guaranteed
by United States Government sponsored agencies (Federal Instrumentalities
which are non-full faith and credit agencies) limited to the following:
Federal Farm Credit Bank (FFCB)
Federal Home Loan Bank or its District banks (FHLB)
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Macs) including
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation participation certificates
Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae)
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 80% of available funds may be invested in Federal
instrumentalities. The combined total of available funds invested in Federal
Agencies and Mortgage Backed Securities cannot be more than 80%.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 40% of available funds may be invested in anyone issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
The length to maturity for an investment in any Federal Instrumentality is five (5)
years from the date of purchase. Maturities longer than five (5) years require the
City's approval.
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E. Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS)
1. Investment Authorization
The Authorized Staff may invest in mortgage-backed securities (MBS), which are
based on mortgages that are guaranteed by a government agency for payment of
principal, and a guarantee of timely payment.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested in MBS. The combined total
of available funds invested in Federal Agencies and Mortgage Backed Securities
cannot be more than 80%.
3. Limits of Individual Issuers
A maximum of 15% of available funds may be invested with anyone MBS. Rating
Requirements
MBS shall be AA rated or better by Standard Poor's or the equivalent by another
nationally recognized rating agency.
4. Maturity Limitations
A maximum length to maturity for an investment in any MBS is ten (10) years from
the date of purchase.
F. Non-Negotiable Interest Bearing Time Certificates of Deposit
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in non-negotiable interest bearing time certificates of
deposit or savings accounts in banks organized under the laws of this state and/or
in national banks organized under the laws of the United States and doing business
and situated in this state, provided that any such deposits are by the Florida security
for secured Public Deposits Act, Chapter 280, Florida Statutes and provided that the
bank is not listed with any recognized credit watch information service.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 50% of available funds maybe invested in non-negotiable interest
bearing time certificates of deposit or savings accounts.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 25% of available funds maybe deposited with anyone issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum maturity on any certificate shall be no greater than one (1) year from
the date of purchase.
G. Repurchase Agreements
1. Purchase Authorization
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a. Authorized Staff may invest in repurchase agreements comprised of only those
investments based on the requirements set forth by the City's Master Repurchase
Agreement. All firms with whom the City enters into repurchase agreements will
have in place an executed Master repurchase Agreement with the City.
b. A third party custodian shall hold collateral for all repurchase agreements with a
term longer than one (1) business day.
c. Securities authorized for collateral are negotiable direct obligations of the United
States Government and Federal Instrumentalities with maturities under five (5)
years and must have a mark-to-market value at a minimum of 102 percent during
the term of the repurchase agreement. Immaterial short-term deviations from 102
percent requirement are permissible only upon the approval of the Authorized
Staff.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 50% of available funds may be invested in repurchase agreements
with the exception of one (1) business day agreements and overnight sweep
agreements.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested with anyone institution with
the exception of one (1) business day agreements and overnight sweep
agreements.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity of any repurchase agreement is 60 days from the
date of purchase.
H. Commercial Paper
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in commercial paper of any United States company that
is rated, at the time or purchase, "Prime-I" by Moody's and "A-I" by Standard Poor's
(prime commercial paper). If backed by a letter of credit (LOC), the long-term debt
of the LOC provider must be rated at least "A" by at least two nationally recognized
rating agencies. The LOC provider must be ranked in the top fifty (50) United
States banks in terms of total assets by the American Banker's yearly report.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be directly invested in prime commercial
paper.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 15 of available funds may be invested with anyone issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity for prime commercial paper shall be 270 days from
the date of purchase.
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I. Corporate Notes
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized staff may invest in corporate notes issued by corporations organized and
operating within the United States or by depository institutions licensed by the
United States that have a long term debt rating at the time or purchase at a
minimum "Aa" by Moody's and a minimum long term debt rating of "AA" by Standard
Poor's.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be directly invested in corporate notes.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 5% of available funds may be invested with anyone issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity for corporate notes shall be 3 years from the date
of purchase.
J. Bankers Acceptances
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in banker's acceptances, which are issued by a
domestic bank, which has at the time of purchase, an unsecured, uninsured and un-
guaranteed obligation rating of at least "Prime-I" by Moody's or "A-I" by Standard
Poor's. The bank must be ranked in the top fifty (50) United States banks in terms
of total assets by the American Banker's yearly report.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 35% of available funds may be directly invested in bankers'
acceptances.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 20% of available funds may be invested with anyone issuer.
3. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity for bankers' acceptances shall be 180 days from
the date of purchase.
K. State and/or Local Government Taxable and/or Tax-Exempt Debt
1. Purchase Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest instate and/or local government taxable and/or tax-
exempt debt, general obligation and/or revenue bonds rated at least "Aa" by
Moody's or "AA" by Standard Poor's for long-term debt, or rated at least "MIG-2" by
Moody's or "SP-2" by Standard Poor's for short-term debt.
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2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 20% of available funds may be invested in taxable and tax-exempt
Debts.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 20% of available funds maybe invested with anyone issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
A maximum length to maturity for an investment in any state or local government
debt security is three (3) years from the date of purchase.
L. Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Mutual Funds)
1. I nvestment Authorization
Authorized Staff may invest in shares in open-end and no-load money market funds
provided such funds are registered under the Federal Investment Company Act of
1940 and operate in accordance with 17 C.F.R. ~ 2a-7, which stipulates that money
market funds must have an average weighted maturity of 90 days or less. In
addition, the share value of the money market funds must be equal to $1.00.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 50% of available funds may be invested in money market funds.
3. Limits of Individual Issuers
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested with anyone money market
Fund.
4. Rating Requirements
The money market funds shall be rated "Aam" or IAam_G" or better by Standard
Poor's or the equivalent by another rating agency.
5. Due Diligence Requirements
A thorough review of any money market fund is required prior to investing and on a
continual basis. There shall be a questionnaire developed by the Finance Director
that will contain a list of questions that covers the major aspects of any investment
pool/fund.
M. Intergovernmental Investment Pool
1. Investment Authorization
Authorized Staff my invest in intergovernmental investment pools that are
authorized pursuant to the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act, as provided in
s.163.01, F. S.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested in intergovernmental
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investment pools.
3. Due Diligence Requirements
A thorough review of any investment pool/fund is required prior to investing, and on
a continual basis. There shall be a questionnaire developed by the Finance
Director that will contain a list of questions that covers the major aspects of any
investment pool.
XIII. DERIVATIVES AND REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
Investment in any derivative products or the use of reverse repurchase agreements requires specific
City Council approval prior to their use. If the City Council approves the use of derivative products,
the Finance Director or management designee shall develop sufficient understanding of the
derivative products and have the expertise to manage them. A "derivative" is defined as a financial
instrument the value of which depends on, or is derived from, the value of one or more underlying
assets or indices or asset values. If the City Council approves the use of reverse repurchase
agreements or other forms of leverage, the investment shall be limited to transactions in which the
proceeds are intended to provide liquidity and for which the Finance Director or management
designee has sufficient resources and expertise to manage them.
XIV. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
In order to assist in the evaluation of the portfolios' performance, the City will use performance
benchmarks for short-term and long-term portfolios. The use of benchmarks will allow the City to
measure its returns against other investors in the same markets.
A. Investment performance of funds designated as short-term funds and other funds
that must maintain a high degree of liquidity will be compared to the return on the
six-month U.S. Treasury Bill. Investments of current operating funds shall have
maturities of no longer than twenty-four (24) months.
B. Investment performance of funds designated as core funds and other non-operating
funds that have a longer-term investment horizon will be compared to an index
comprised of U.S. Treasury or Government securities. The appropriate index will
have a duration and asset mix that approximates the portfolios and will be utilized
as a benchmark to be compared to the portfolios' total rate of return. Investments of
bond reserves, construction funds, and other non-operating funds ("core funds")
shall have a term appropriate to the need for funds and in accordance with debt
covenants, but in no event shall exceed five (5) years.
XV. REPORTING
The Finance Director, management designee and/or Investment Advisor shall provide the City
Manager with a "Quarterly Investment Report" that summarizes but not limited to the following:
A.
Recent market conditions, economic developments and anticipated investment
conditions.
B.
The investment strategies employed in the most recent quarter.
C.
A description of all securities held in investment portfolios at month-end.
D.
The total rate of return for the quarter and year-to-date versus appropriate
benchmarks.
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E. Any areas of the Policy concern warranting possible revisions to current or planned
investment strategies. The market values presented in these reports will be
consistent with accounting guidelines in GASB Statement 31.
On an annual basis, the City Manager designee shall submit to the City Council a written report on
all invested funds. The annual report shall provide all, but not limited to, the following a complete list
of all invested funds, name or type of security in which the funds are invested, the amount invested,
the maturity date, earned income, the book value, the market value, the yield on each investment.
The annual report will show performance on both a book value and total rate of return basis and will
compare the results to the above-stated performance benchmarks. All investments shall be
reported at fair value per GASB Statement 31. Investment reports shall be available to the public.
XVI. THIRD PARTY CUSTODIAL AGREEMENTS
Securities, with the exception of certificates of deposits, shall beheld with a third party custodian;
and all securities purchase by, and all collateral obtained by the City should be properly designated
as an asset of the City. The securities must be held in an account separate and apart from the
assets of the financial institution. A third party custodian is defined as any bank depository
chartered by the Federal Government, the State of Florida, or any other state or territory of the
United States which has a branch or principal place of business in the State of Florida, or by a
national association organized and existing under the laws of the United States which is authorized
to accept and execute trusts and which is doing business in the State of Florida. Certificates of
deposits will be placed in the provider's safekeeping department for the term of the deposit.
The custodian shall accept transaction instructions only from those persons who have been duly
authorized by the City Manager and which authorization has been provided, in writing, to the
custodian. No withdrawal of securities, in whole or in part, shall be made from safekeeping, shall be
permitted unless by such a duly authorized person.
The custodian shall provide the Finance Director or management designee with safekeeping
statements that provide detail information on the securities held by the custodian. On a monthly
basis, the custodian will also provide reports that list all securities held for the City, the book value of
holdings and the market value as of month-end.
Security transactions between a broker/dealer and the custodian involving the purchase or sale of
securities by transfer of money securities must be made on a "delivery vs. payment" basis, if
applicable, to ensure that the custodian will have the security or money, as appropriate, in hand at
the conclusion of the transaction. Securities held as collateral shall be held free and clear of any
liens.
XVII. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
The Finance Director with the approval of the City Manager may establish an Investment Committee
for the purpose of formulating alternative investment strategies and short-range directions within the
guideline herein set forth and for monitoring the performance and structure of the City's portfolio.
The Committee may include the Finance Director as Chairman, the City s financial advisor, and may
include other members as maybe designated by the City Manager from time to time. In lieu of formal
establishment of an investment committee the Finance Director will evaluate and manage the
investment portfolio solely with the City's Financial Advisor.
A designee of the Finance Director may provide the Committee members with current market
information, an updated portfolio listing and analysis, and various pertinent financial data. The
Committee or quorum of the committee shall meet as often as deemed necessary, under the given
conditions, to review, discuss and affirm or alter the current investment strategy and perform other
functions as herein provided.
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The Investment Committee activities can include but not be limited to review and setting investment
strategies; review and establishing of written investment procedures; review and approval of bank
and other rating agency services; review and approval of source documentation regarding issuers,
institutions and dealers, and any other functions as defined herein.
XVIII. INTERNAL LOAN PROGRAM
This section governs the extension of internal loans from the city's internal liquidity resources of the
Pooled Cash Fund for the purpose of financing capital construction projects or capital outlay
expenditures for which external financial is not available, or for providing interim financing for
municipal strategic initiatives for which a gap exists between the acquisition or construction of a
project and the timing of the cash receipts from planned sources of funding including permanent
debt financing, federal and state grants, fees and charges and cash from general operating sources.
Internal loans will be utilized to provide a short to medium term financing alternative for departments
seeking to finance such capital projects/capital outlay expenditures, in a manner that does not
detract from the overall City portfolio investment objectives and liquidity requirements. All internal
loans under the Program must be approved by the City Council. The Finance Director will
promulgate general objectives, guidelines and financial reporting of administration of Program.
XIX. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION
The Investment Policy shall be adopted by City resolution. The Finance Director and City's
Financial Advisor shall review the Policy annually and submit recommendations to the City Manager
for review and approval. If a change in the Policy is recommended for approval by the City
Manager, the Finance Director will prepare the necessary report to Council.
Approved by the City Council of the
City of Edgewater at a meeting held on
the ~ day of April 2008 under
Agenda Item~.
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