Item Coversheet
 STAFF REPORT
For Meeting of February 25, 2019
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item # 10.B.

TITLE:  Revision of City of Hermiston Investment Policy 
Subject

Update and Revision of the current City of Hermiston Investment Policy

Summary and Background

Over the last 18 months there has been significant positive movement of interest rates (both short and long term) in the investment markets.

 

A revision of the Investment Policy now will allow the City to better position its investable funds in a more structured and deliberate manner  to optimize any opportunities to increase investment earnings while still staying focused on minimizing risk.



Tie-In to Council Goals:

NA

Fiscal Information

NA

Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives

Approve the proposed revisions to the City of Hermiston's Investment Policy.

 

Do not approve the proposed revisions of the City of Hermiston's Investment Policy.

 

Modify/change the proposed revisions of the City of Hermiston's Investment Policy.



Recommendation

Approve the proposed revisions to the City of Hermiston's Investment Policy.

Requested Action/Motion

Request a motion to approve the proposed revisions to the City of Hermiston's investment policy as presented.

Submitted By:  Mark Krawczyk
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Current Investment Policy Cover Memo
Proposed Revisions to Investment PolicyCover Memo