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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-1297 11-11-2008RESOLUTION NO. 08 -1297 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN TEXSTAR AND DELEGATING AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES WHEREAS, the City of Euless, TX is a local government of the State of Texas and is empowered to delegate to a public funds investment pool the authority to invest funds and to act as a custodian of investments purchased with local investment funds; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of Euless to invest its funds jointly with other Texas local governments in the Texas Short Term Asset Reserve Program (TexSTAR) in order to better preserve and safeguard the principal and liquidity of such funds and to earn an acceptable yield; and WHEREAS, the City of Euless is authorized to invest its public funds and funds under its control in TexSTAR and to enter into the participation agreement authorized herein; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF EULESS, TEXAS: SECTION 1 THAT the application for participation in TExSTAR attached to this resolution as Exhibit A is approved. The officers of the City of Euless specified in the application are authorized to execute and submit the application, to open accounts, to deposit and withdraw funds, to designate other authorized representatives, and to take all other action required or permitted by the City of Euless under the agreement created by the application, all in the name and on behalf of City of Euless. SECTION 2 THAT the TExSTAR Investment Policy is adopted as the City of Euless' investment policy, the TExSTAR investment officers are designated as the City of Euless' investment officers, and the TExSTAR Board is designated as custodian and depository, in each case for the City of Euless' public funds and funds under its control that are deposited with TExSTAR. Unless the City of Euless provides a contrary investment policy to TExSTAR, it shall be the City of Euless' investment policy that any or all of its public funds and funds under its control may be invested in and through TExSTAR. SECTION 3 THAT this resolution will continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by the City of Euless and written notice of the amendment or revocation is delivered to the TexSTAR Board. SECTION 4 THAT terms used in this resolution have the meanings given to them by the application. APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Euless City Council on the 11th day of November, 2008, by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 nays, and o abstentions. APPROVED: ATTEST: Susan Crim, TRMC, City Secretary Resolution No. 08 -1297, Page 2 of 4 T APPLICATION FOR PARTICIPATION IN TExSTAR The undersigned local government (Applicant) applies and agrees to become a Participant in the Texas Short Term Asset Reserve Program ( TEXSTAR). 1. Authorization. The governing body of Applicant has duly authorized this application by adopting the following resolution at a meeting of such governing body duly called, noticed, and held in accordance with the Texas Open Meeting Law, chapter 551, Texas Government Code, on November 11 , 2008: WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of this governmental unit ( "Applicant ") to invest its funds jointly with other Texas local governments in the Texas Short Term Asset Reserve Program ( TEXSTAR) in order better to preserve and safeguard the principal and liquidity of such funds and to earn an acceptable yield; and WHEREAS, Applicant is authorized to invest its public funds and funds under its control in TEXSTAR and to enter into the participation agreement authorized herein; NOw, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: SECTION 1. The form of application for participation in TEXSTAR attached to this resolution is approved. The officers of Applicant specified in the application are authorized to execute and submit the application, to open accounts, to deposit and withdraw funds, to designate other authorized representatives, and to take all other action required or permitted by Applicant under the Agreement created by the application, all in the name and on behalf of Applicant. SECTION 2. The TEXSTAR Investment Policy is adopted as Applicant's investment policy, the TEXSTAR investment officers are designated as Applicant's investment officers, and the TEXSTAR Board is designated as custodian and depository, in each case for Applicant's public funds and funds under its control that are deposited with TEXSTAR. Unless Applicant provides a contrary investment policy to TEXSTAR, it shall be Applicant's investment policy that any or all of its public funds and funds under its control may be invested in and through TEXSTAR SECTION 3. This resolution will continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by Applicant and written notice of the amendment or revocation is delivered to the TEXSTAR Board. SECTION 4. Terms used in this resolution have the meanings given to them by the application." 2. Agreement. Applicant agrees with other TDCSTAR Participants and the TEXSTAR Board to the Terms and Conditions of Participation in TEXSTAR, effective on this date, which are incorporated herein by reference. Applicant makes the representations, designations, delegations, and representations described in the Terms and Conditions of Participation. 3. Authorized Representatives. Each of the following Participant officials is designated as Participants Authorized Representative authorized to give notices and instructions to the Board in accordance with the Agreement, the Bylaws, the Investment Policy, and the Operating Procedures: Name Diana Ayala Jackie Theriot Vicki Rodriquez Loretta Getchell Signature Title Direct Phone Accountant 817 685 -1414 sst. Director of Finance 817 685 -1448 Director of Finance 817 685 -1444 Deputy City Manager 817 685 -1452 The following Participant official listed above is designated as the Primary Contact and will receive all TexSTAR correspondence including transaction confirmations and monthly statements [required]: Name Diana Ayala E -mail address dayala @ci.euless.tx.us The following Participant official not listed above is designated as a Participant Inquiry Only Representative authorized to obtain account information [optional]: Name Signature Title Applicant may designate other authorized representatives by written instrument signed by an existing Applicant Authorized Representative or Applicant's chief executive officer. 4. Taxpayer Identification Number. Applicant's taxpayer identification number is 75- 6004644 5. Bank Information Sheet(s). The attached 1 Bank Information Sheet(s) is or are approved and incorporated herein by reference to establish account(s) in the name of Applicant. Dated this /3 Ala vt A.4 S — °1o.4 City of Euless e of Applicant) Approved and accepted: TEXAS S HO RT TERM ASSET RESERVE FUND By: F IRSTSOUTHWESTASSET MANAGEMENT INC., Participant Services Administrator (Signature of official) Gary McKamie, City Manager (Printed name and title) By: Date: Authorized Signer