HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4796-06-2017 Resolution No. 4796-06-2017
Resolution .Authorizing Participation
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in the TexPool Investment Pools and
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Designating Authorized Representatives
WHEREAS,
City of Fort Worth
CParticipant')is a local government or state agency of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to the public funds investment pools the
authority to invest funds and to act as custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds;and
WHEREAS,it is in the best interest of the Participant to invest local funds in investments that provide for the preservation and safety of principal,
liquidity,and yield consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act;and
WHEREAS,the Texas Local Government Investment Pools CTexPoolfrexPool Prime'),public funds investment pools,were created on behalf of
entities whose investment objectives in order of priority are preservation and safety of principal,liquidity,and yield consistent with the Public Funds
Investment Act.
NOW THEREFORE,be it resolved as follows:
A. That Participant shall enter into a Participation Agreement to establish an account in its name in TexPool TexPooi Prime,for the purpose of
transmitting local funds for investment in TexPoollTexPool Prime.
B. That the individuals,whose signatures appear in this Resolution,are authorized representatives of the Participant and are each hereby
authorized to transmit funds for investment in TexPoolfrexPool Prime and are each further authorized to withdraw funds from time to time,
to issue letters of instruction,and to take all other actions deemed necessary or apprcprtate for the investment of local funds.
Authorized Representatives of the Participant
These issued P.I.N.numbers to transact tines s via lelephone with a Participant Service Representative.
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Signature Telephone Number
Aaron Bovos 1 181 11713191 2151818161
Printed Name Fax Number
(Chief Financial Officer I Iaaron.bovos@fortworthtexas.gov
Tft Email
2. 181 117131912121 31 11 81
Slgrtalt" Telephone Number
(John Samford J 181 11 71 3191 21 51 81 81 61
Printed Name Fax Number
Assistant Finance Direct-or 1 rjohn.samford@foftorthtexas.gov I
Title Email
3.1 181 117131912161013101
Sipf�tureTelephone Number
I y Rutledge 1 18 1 1 17 13 19 1215 18181 6
Printed Name Fax Number
ITreasury Supervisor I uay.nJtledge&brtWort;htexas.gav
Title Email
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Signature Telephone Number
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Printed Name Fax Number
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Authorized Representatives of the Participant(continued)
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Signature Telephone Number
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Printed Name Fax Number
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List the name of the Authorized Representative provided above that will have primary responsibility for performing transactions and receiving confirma-
tions and monthly statements under the Participation Agreement.
Pay Rutledge 1
Printed Name
In addition and at the option of the Participant,one additional authorized representative can be designated to perform inquiry only of selected informa-
tion.This limited representative cannot make deposits or withdrawals. If the Participant desires to designate a representative with inquiry rights only,
complete the following information.
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Printed Name Telephone Number
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Title Fax Number
C. That this resolution and its authorization shall continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the Participant,and until
TexPool/TexPool Prime receives a copy of any such amendment or revocation.
This resolution is hereby introduced and adopted by the Participant at its regular/special meeting held on the(Ah Day of June 2012.
Document is to be signed by your Board President, Mayor or County Judge and attested by your Board Secretary,
City Secretary or County Clerk.
1City of Fort Worth I
Name of Partici
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Betsy Price
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(Mayor 1
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Mary Kayser ;_
Printed Name
City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
CITY ATTO NEY
ORIGINAL SIGNATURE AND DOCUMENT REQUIRED TEX-BANK 2 OF 2
TexPool Participant Services Managed and Federated
1001 Texas Avenue,Suite 1400 • Houston,TX 77002 Serviced by
Phone:1-866-TEXPOOL(839-7665) • Fax: 1.866-839.3291 • www.t=pool.com G45340-20(9/15)
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 6/6/2017 - Resolution No. 4794-06-2017, 4795-06-2017 &
4796-06-2017
DATE: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 REFERENCE NO.: G-19016
LOG NAME: 13LGIP - LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL AUTHORIZATION
SUBJECT:
Authorize City of Fort Worth's Participation in Three Local Government Investment Pools as Possible
Investment Options for the City's Investment Portfolio and Adopt Resolutions (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt attached resolutions authorizing the City's participation in
three Local Government Investment Pools -Texas Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System, Local
Government Investment Cooperative and Texas Local Government Investment Pools - as investment
options for the City's investment portfolio.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize participation in the identified
Local Government Investment Pools (LGIPs)to provide the City of Fort Worth with additional investment
options for its portfolio to allow more flexibility in responding to changing market conditions and take
advantage of opportunities to earn additional yield while preserving principal safety and liquidity.
At its April 20th meeting, the Investment Committee voted to recommend participation in these LGIPs as
additional investment options after study, review and consultation with the City's investment consultant,
Public Trust Advisors.
Adoption of the attached resolutions will authorize the City to participate in Texas Cooperative Liquid
Assets Securities System (Texas CLASS), Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) and
Texas Local Government Investment Pools (TexPool Prime). An overview of each of the recommended
pools appears below.
Texas CLASS is a local government investment pool emphasizing safety, liquidity, convenience and
competitive yield. Established in 1996 as an investment pool for its participants, pursuant to Section
2256.016 of the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA), Chapter 2256 Texas Government Code, Texas
CLASS invests only in securities allowed by PFIA. The pool is governed by a board of trustees elected
annually by its participants. Texas CLASS is rated 'AAAm' by Standard and Poor's Ratings Services.
TexasCLASS is a Stable net asset value Government Investment Pool. Public Trust Advisors, LLC, is the
administrator for the Texas CLASS portfolio.
LOGIC is a local government investment pool organized under the authority of the Interlocal Cooperation
Act, Chapter 791, of the Texas Government Code and PFIA. The pool was created in April 1994 through a
contract among its participating governmental units and is governed by a board of directors to provide for
the joint investments of funds under its participants' control. LOGIC's policy seeks to invest pooled assets
in a manner that will provide for safety of principal, liquidity in accordance with the operating requirements
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of the participants, and a competitive rate of return by utilizing economies of scale and professional
investment expertise. LOGIC is rated 'AAAm' by Standard and Poor's Ratings Services. LOGIC is a stable
net asset value Government Investment Pool. FirstSouthwest, a Division of Hilltop Securities and JPMIM
(J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.) serve as co-administrators to LOGIC, with FirstSouthwest
providing administrative, participant support and marketing services.
TexPool Prime has been organized in conformity with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the
Texas Government Code and PFIA. The pool was created in December 2002. Seeks to preserve
principal, liquidit and yield of capital investment consistent with the Texas Public Funds Investment Act.
Invests conservatively in U.S. government securities, Repurchase Agreements, AAA-rated money market
mutual funds, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit to provide a safe, efficient and liquid
investment option. TexPool Prime is rated 'AAAm' by Standard and Poor's Ratings Services. TexPool
Prime is managed by Federated and administered by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
At'AAAm,' all three recommended funds have the highest rating assigned to principal stability govemment
investment pools.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance confirms that upon adoption of the recommendations contained herein, the City
will utilize LGIP's and our money market account at JP Morgan Chase for the liquid investments within our
short-term investment pool. LGIP's are expected to increase the City's net earnings by 10 to 25 basis
points.
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CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Susan Alanis (8180)
Originating Department Head: Aaron Bovos (8517)
Additional Information Contact: John Samford (2318)
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