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RESOLUTION NO.
oi- 448
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION,
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT
POLICY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA,
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, PURSUANT TO THE
STATE OF FLORIDA'S INVESTMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS
ACT TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE
INVESTMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC FUNDS;
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT THE GUIDELINES
CONTAINED IN THE POLICY.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida signed into law the Revised
Investment of Public Funds Act 1218.415, Florida Statutes (2000)]
to provide uniform guidelines for the investment of public funds
by municipalities, school districts, counties, and special
districts; and
WHEREAS, the Act specifically establishes investment policy
guidelines, limitations, and conditions for the investment of the
assets of local retirement plans, and of other public funds
available to units of local governments and authorizes the
Florida Department of Barking and Finance to withhold certain
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funds from local governments which fail to meet the requirements
of the Statute; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to comply with the
mandates of the Investment of Public Funds Act by adopting and
implementing an investment policy for the City of Miami;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Investment Policy of the City of Miami,
Florida, attached and incorporated, is adopted pursuant to the
State of Florida's Investment of Public Funds Act to establish
guidelines for the investment and management of public funds.
Section 3. The City Manager is directed to immediately
implement the guidelines contained in the in the Policy.
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Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.11
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of Mary , 2001.
.70E CAROLLO, MAYOR
1n with. Miami Cade Sec. 2_W, since the Msyar did not indicate apptvvol of
10A*b*w by Signing it in the designated pace rovided, said fegislatiDn .:ry
bOOMUS 419=11ve with the elapse of ten (10 fl f tho0QwNMVC19rk
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gyp, same, without the Mayor
ATTEST:
Walter
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF' MIAMI
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PURPOSE
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SCOPE
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III.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
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IV.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
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V.
STANDARDS OF PRUDENCE
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VI.
ETIIICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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VII.
INTERNAL CONTROLS AND 1 WESTMENT PROCEDURES
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VIII.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
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IX.
AUTHORIZED INVESTMENT INSTITUTIONS AND DEALERS
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X.
MATURITY AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS
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XI.
COMPETITIVF SELECTION OF INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS
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X11.
AUTIIORI7.ED INVESTMENTS AND PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION
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XIU.
DERIVATIVE'S AND REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
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XIV.
PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS
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XV.
REPORTING
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XVI.
THIRD -PARTY CUSTODIAL AGREEMENTS
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XVII.
INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION
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City of Miami
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Investment Policy
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Investment Policy
City of Miami. Florida
1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the investment objectives and parameters for the management of
public funds of the City of Miami, Florida (hereinafter "City"). These policies arc designed to safeguard
the City's funds, the availability of operating and capital funds when needed, and an investment return
competitive with comparable funds and financial market indices.
II. SCONE
in accordance with Suction 219.415, Florida Statues, this investment policy applies to all cash and
investments held or controlled by the City And shall he identified as "general operating funds" of the City
with the exception of the City's Pension Funds, Deferred Compensation & Section 401(a) Plans, and
finds 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 Investment Policy and funds held by state agencies (e.g., Department of Revenue), are not
subject to the provisions of this policy.
Ill. INVESTMENT OB CTIVES
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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 to 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, provided any of the
following occurs with respect to the replacement security:
A. Yield has been increased, or
H. Maturity has been reduced, or lengthen
C. Quality of the investment has been improved.
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aintenAncc_of Liquidity
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 order
to ensure that the portfolios arc positioned to provide sufficient liquidity.
Returnon Investment
Inveshttent 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.
1V. DELEGATION Of? AUTIIORITY
M accordance with the City's Administrative Policies, the responsibility for providing oversight and
direction in regard to the rnanagentcnt of the investment program resides with the City's Finance
Director. The management responsibility for all City funds in the investment program and investment
transactions is deiegatcd to lite Finance Director or designce. The Finance Director shall establish
written procedures for the operation of the investment portfolio and a system of internal accounting and
administrative controls to regulate the activities of ernployees. The (-it), may employ an Investment
Advisor to assist in managing some of the City's portlblios. Such Investment Advisor must he registered
under the Investment Advisors Act of 1940.
V. STANDARDS OF PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used by investment officials shall he 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 nireclor of Finance in a timely fashion and the
liquidity and tits sale of securities arc carred out to accordance with the ternis of this policy. "rhe
"Prudent Person" rule states the following:
investments shall be made with judbnnent and care, carder 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 Nvcll 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 anus by diversifying lite investments of the funds, so us to minimize the risk, considering the
probable invotne as well as the probable safety of their capital.
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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 make
impartial investment decisions. Also, employees involved in the investment process shall disclose to the
City Manager 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 he related
to the performance of the City's investment program.
V11. INTERNAL CONTROLS AND INVESTMENT PROCEDIIRFS
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 abr:ements, separation of transaction authority trom accounting and
recordkeeping, wire transfer agreements, banking service contracts, collateraPdepository agreements, and
"delivery -vs -payment" procedures. No person may engage in in investment transaction except as
authorized under the terms of this policy.
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.
Vill. CONTINUING EDUCATION
The Finance Director, 7 rcasurer, and 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 stuff' shall only purchase securities from the following financial and investment
institutions.
A. Certificates of Deposit or Savings Accounts
These investments may only be purchased from public depositories qualified by the Treasurer of
the State of Florida, in accordance with Chapter 280, Florida Statutes.
H. Overnight Repurchase Agreement
Collateral for the City's "Sweep Accounts" shall be held at City's depository bank that must be a
State Qualified Public Depository.
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C. All Other Investments
For purchases and sales of securities by the City, dealers designated as "Primary Securities Dealers" by
the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or from direct issuers of commercial paper and bankers'
acceptances will be utilized, and all approved non-primary securities dealers that qualify under Securities
and Exchange Commission Rule ISC3-1 (uniform net capital rule) must provide the following
information priur to executing investment trades with the City:
1. Annual financial statement, as well as most recent quarterly statement.
2. Regulatory history. through either the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency for
dealer banks, or the NASI) fin securities firms.
3. Statement of any pending lawsuits materially aft'ecting the tirm's business.
Each Dealer's representative will be required to complete the "City's Investment Firm Certification
Form" prior to the City conducting any business with the Dealer oi- its representative.
X. MATURITY AND LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS
To the extent possible, an attcntpt will be made to match investment maturities with known cash needs
and anticipated cash flow requirements.
A. Maturity Guidelines
Securities purchased by or on behalf of the City shall have a final maturity of five (5) years or
less from the date of purchase. The overall weighted average duration of principal return for the
portfolio shall be le::s than three (3) years. The maturities of the underlying securities of a
repurchase agreement will follow the requirements of the Master Repurchase Agreement.
H. Liquidity Requirements
in order to meet the day-to-day expenditure needs of the City, $3,000,000 will be the targeted
cash balance in the City's depository bank. All funds in the depository bank will be "swept"
each night into a fully eollatcrahmd repurchase agreement account.
XI. COMPETITIVE SELECTION OF INVESTMENT INSTRUMENTS
After the Finance Director or Designee 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 banks and/or approved broker/dealers must be contacted and asked to
provide bids/offers on securities in questions. Bids will be held in confidence until the bid deemed to
best meet the investment objectives is detennined 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 busts. Acceptable current market price
providers include, but are not limited to:
A. Telerate Information System
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B. Bloomberg Intormation Systems
C. Wall Street ,toutnal or a comparable nationally recognized financial publication providing daily
market pricing
D. Daily market pricing provided by the City's custodian or their correspondent institutions
The Finance Director or designee shall utiliec 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 designee, competitive bidding would inhibit the
selection process.
Examples of when this method inay 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 repurchase agreements will not be bid, but may be placed with the City's depository
bank relating to the demand account for which the repurchase agreement was purchased.
X11. AIITIIORIZND 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. ilowever, 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 designee may sell the investment at the then -prevailing market price and place the proceeds
into the proper account at the City's custodian.
The following are the investment requirements and allocation limits on security types, issuers, and
maturities as established by the City. Diversification strategies wilhin the established guidelines shall be
reviewed and revised periodically as necessary by the Investment Committee. 1 h hivestment
Committee, Director of Finance or designee shall have the option to further restrict investment
percentages from time to time based on market conditions, risk and diversification investment strategies.
The percentage allocations requirements for investment types and issuers are calculated bused on the
original cont of each investment. Investments not listed in this policy are prohibited.
A. The Florida Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund ("SBA")
Investment Authorization
The Finance Director or designee may invest in the MIA.
Portfolio Composition
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A maximum of 100% of available funds may be invested in the SHA.
B. United States Government Securities
1. Purchase Authorization
The Finance Director or designee 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 ("SI.GS'l
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 with the exception of Treasury Strips are limited to 10% of
available funds.
3. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity of any direct investment in the United States
Government Securities is five (S) years from the date of purchase.
C. United States Government Agencies
1. Purchase Authorization
The Finance Director or designee may invest in bonds, debentures, notes or callables
issued or guaranteed by the United States Governments 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 tbilowing:
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
Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA)
-GNMA guaranteed mortgage-backed bonds
-GNMA guaranteed pass-through obligations
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General Services Administration
United States Maritime Administration Guaranteed
-Title XI Financing
New Communities Debentures
-United States Government guaranteed debentures
United States Public Housing Notes and Hands
-United States Croverltment 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 10% of available funds may be invested in individual United States
Government agencies.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity for an investment in any United States Government
agency security is five (5) years from the date of purchase.
D. Federal Instrumentalities (united States Government sponsored agencies)
1. Purchase Authorization
The Finance Director or designee may invest in bonds, debentures, notes or callable&
issued or guaranteed by United States Government sponsored agencies (Federal
Instrumentalities) which are non -full faith and credit agencies limited to the following:
I-ederal Farm Credit Hank (FFCB)
Federal Borne loan Bank or its City banks (FHI.B)
Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA)
Federal home I.rlalt Mortgage Corporation (Freddie -Macs) including Federal -
IIome loan Mortgage Corporation participation certificates
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 100% of available funds may be invested in Federal Instrumentalities.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested in any one issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
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The maximum length to maturity for an investment in any Federal Instrumentality
security is five (5) years from the date of purchase.
E. Interest Bearing Time Deposit or Saving Accounts
1. Purchase Authorization
The Finance Director or designee 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 hanks organized under the laws of the United States and doing
business and situated in the State of Florida, provided that any such deposits are secured
by the Florida Security for Public Deposits Act, Chapter 280, Florida Statutes.
Additionally, the bank shall not be listed with any recognized credit watch information
service.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 10% of available funds may be invested in non-negotiable interest
bearing time certificates of deposit.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 10% of available funds may be deposited with any one issuer.
4. The maximum maturity on any certificate shall be no greater than one (1) year from the
date of purchase.
F. Repurchase Agreements
1. Purchase Authorization
a. 'rhe Finance Director or designee may invest in repurchase agreements
composed of only those investments authorized in Section XII.B, C, and D. All
firms are required to sign the City's Master Repurchase Agreement prior to the
execution of a repurchase agreement transaction.
b. A third party custodian with whom the City has a current custodial agreement
shall hold the collateral for all repurchase agreements with a term longer than
one (1) business day. A clearly marked receipt that shows evidence of
ownership must be supplied to the Finance Director or designee and retained.
C. Securities authorized for collateral must have maturities under ten (10) years and
with market value for the principal and accrued interest of 102 percent of the
value and for the term of the repurchase agreement. Immaterial short-term
deviations from 102 percent requirement are permissible only upon the approval
of the Finance Director or designee.
d. The overnight sweep arrangement shall adhere to the agreement between the
City and the City's depository bank.
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2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 20% of available funds may be invested in repurchase agreements
excluding one (1) business day agreements and overnight sweep agreements.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 10% of available funds may be invested with any one institution
excluding one (1) business day agreements and overnight sweep agreements.
4. limits on Maturities
The maximum length to maturity of any repurchase agreement is 90 days from the date
of purchase.
G. Commercial Paper
1. Purchase Authorization
'rhe Finance Director or designee may invest in commercial paper of any United States
company that is rated, at the time or purchase, "Prime -1" by Moody's and "A-1" by
Standard &c Poor's (prime commercial paper). if the commercial paper is backed by a
letter of credit ("LOC."), the long-term debt of the LOC provider must be rated "A" or
better by at least two nationally recognized rating agencies.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 351% of available funds may be directly invested in prime commercial
paper.
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 10% of available funds may be invested with any one issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity for prime commercial paper shall be 270 days from the
date of purchase.
H. Corporate Notes
1. Purchase Authorization
The Finance Director or designee may invest in corporate notes issued by corporations
organized and operating within the Unitcd 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.
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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 10% of available funds may be invested with any one issuer.
4. Maturity Limitations
The maximum length to maturity for corporate notes shall be (2) two years from the date
of purchase.
1. Bankers' Acceptances
1. Purchase Authorization
The Finance Director or designee may invest in Bankers' Acceptances issued by a
domestic bank or a federally chartered domestic office of a foreign bank, which are
eligible for purchase by the Federal Reserve System, at the time or purchase, the short-
term pater is rated, at a minimum, "P-1" by Moody's Investors Services and "A-1"
Standard & Poor's.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of l0% of available funds may be directly invested in Bankers' Acceptances
3. Limits on Individual Issuers
A maximum of 5'% of available funds may be invested with any one issuer.
4. Maturity !.imitations
The maximum length to maturity for hankers' Acceptances shall be 180 days from the
date of purchase.
J. State and/or Local Government Taxable and/or Tax -Exempt Debt
1. Purchase Authori7ation
1'he Finance Director or designee may invest in state and/or local government taxable
and/or tax-exempt debt, general obligation and/or revenue bonds, rated at least "An" by
Moody's and "AA" by Standard & Poor's for long-term debt, or rated at least "MIG -2"
by Moody's and "SP -2" by Standard & Poor's for short-term debt.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 25% of available funds may be invested in taxable and tax-exempt
General Obligation bonds.
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A maximum of 10% of available funds may be invested in taxable and tax-exempt
Revenue and Excise tax bonds of the various municipalities of the State of Florida,
provided none of such securities have been in default within five (5) years prior to the
date of purchase.
3. Maturity Limitations
A maximum length to maturity for an investment in any state or local government debt
security is (2) two years from the date of purchase.
K. Registered Investment Companies (Money Market Mutual funds)
1. Investment Authorization
The Finance Director or designee 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. § 270.2a-7, which stipulates that
money market funds must have an average weighted maturity of 90 days or less.
2. Portfolio Composition
A maximum of 20% of available funds may be invested in money market funds.
3. Limits of Individual Issuers
A maximum of 10% of available funds may be invested with any one money market
fund.
4. Rating Requirements
The money market funds shall be rated "AAm" or "AAm-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 or
designee that will contain a list of questions that covers the major aspects of any
investment pool/fund.
L. Intergovernmental Investment Pool
1. Investment Authorization
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'rhe Finance Director or designee may invest in intergovernmental investment pools that
are authorized pursuant to the Flonda Interlocal Cooperation Act, as provided in Section
163.01, Florida Statutes and provided that said funds contain no derivatives.
2. Portfolio Composition
A nuiximum of 25% of available funds may he invested in intergovernmental investment
pools.
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 or
Designee that will contain a list of questions that covers the major aspects of any
investment pool/fund.
XIII. DERIVATIVES AND REVERSE REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The City may invest in investment products that include the use of derivatives as long as the dollar
amount invested by the investment product is minuscule to the total dollar amount invested by the
investment product. The Finance Director or 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 denved from, the value of one or more underlying assets
or indices or asset values. If the Finance Director 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 City has sufficient resources and expertise to manage
them.
XIV. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMFNTS
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 to the same mc.rkets.
A. The short-term investment portfolio shall be designed with the annual objective of exceeding the
weighted average return (not book value rate of return) of the Florida Local Government Surplus
Funds Trust Fund (SBA).
H. The long-term investment portfolio shall be designed with the annual objective of exceeding the
return of the Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year 'Treasury Index compared to the portfolio's total rate of
return. The Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Treasury Index reprex:nts all U.S. Treasury securities
maturing over one year, but less than three years. This maturity range is an appropriate
benchmark based on the objectives of the City.
XV, REPORTING
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A. The Finance Director or designee will prepare quarter]), investment reports. Schedules in the
quarterly report should include the following:
1. A listing of individual securities held at the end of the reporting period
2. Pereentage of available funds tepresented by each investment type
3. Coupon, discount or earning rate
4. Average lite or duration and final maturity of all investments
5. Par value, and market value
13. Annual Investment Report
On an annual basis, the Finance Director shall prepare and submit to the City Commissi(m a
written report on all invested tends. 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
and the yield on each investment. The annual report will show performance on both a hook
value and total rate of return basis and will compare (lie results to the above -stated performance
benchmarks. All investments shall be reported at fair value per GASB standards. Investment
reports shall be available to the public.
C. Investment Committee
The City shall have an investment committee comprised of the Finance Director, Assistant
Finance Director, Treasurer, and investment Coordinator to report to this committee as often us
requested. Reports shall be prepared and distributed to the committee quarterly.
XVI. THIRD -PARTY CUSToDIAL AGREEMENTS
Securities, with the exception of certificates of deposits, shall be held with a third party cusludiam and all
securities purchased by, and all collateral obtained by; the City should he 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 I I nitcd States which has a branch
or principal place of business to the State of Florida as defined in Sectiun 658.12, Florida Statutes, or by
a national association organized and existing under the laws of the United Stutcs which is authorized to
accept and execute trusts and which is doing business in the State of Florida. Certificates ot'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 Director of Finance and which authorization has been provided, in writing, to the
custodian. No withdrawal of securities, in whole or in pan, shall be made from safekeeping, shall he
permitted unless by such a duly authorized person.
The custodian shall provide the Finance Director or designee with safekeeping receipts that provide
detail information on the securiucs held by the custodian, In addition, the custodian shall report at lcust
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quarterly and the Finance Director or designee shall verify the reports. Security transactions between a
broker/dealer and the custodian involving the purchase or sale of securities by transfer of money or
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. Only after
receiving written authorization from the Director of Finanec shall the City Treasurer be authorized to
deliver securities "free". Securities held as collateral shall be held free and clear of any liens.
XVII. INVESTMENT POLICY ADOPTION
The investment policy shall he adopted by City resolution. The Director of Finance, Treasurer, and the
Investment Committee shall review the policy annually and the City Commission shall approve any
modification made thereto.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
ATTEST:
wAt; ('ER J. FOREMAN
CITY CLERK
Approved as to form and correctness
AL17JANDRO VILARELLO
C117YATTORNEY
City of'Vtianu Investment Policy
JOT: CAROLLO, MAYOR
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and Members LE
of the City Commission
5..S.Ec" Resolution Approving
Investment Policy
= Carlos A. Gimenez
City Manager
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Recommendation:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
establishing a written Investment Policy in accordance with Section 218.415, Florida
Statute. This resolution further directs the City Manager to implement the Investment
Policy.
Background
In accordance with Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, this Investment Policy applies to all
cash and investments held or controlled by the City and shall be identified as "General
Operating Funds" of the City. The objective of this investment program is the safety of
the principal of those funds within the portfolios. To attain this objective, diversification'
is required in order generate maximum yield at the same time reduce investment risk.
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