Report Prepared by: Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Approving an Update to the City's Investment Policy Which Includes Modifications to Several Areas of the Policy
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving an update to the City's Investment Policy.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Resolution 2026-55, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, adopting Investment Policy.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt as recommended by staff; or
2. Refer back to staff with specific direction.
AUTHORITY
California Government Code Section 53646, subdivision (a)(2).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2026-27 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
California Government Code Section 53646 states that the Finance Officer may annually render to the legislative body a statement of investment policy, which the legislative body shall consider at a public meeting.
A good investment policy drives the cash, treasury, and investment management functions of an agency. It serves as a guide for setting and achieving program objectives, defines rules and establishes benchmarks, and reduces the exposure to liability of the investment staff and the governing board.
The Investment Policy is reviewed annually per the policy to determine if there should be any necessary or recommended changes that would benefit the City. The last time revisions to the Investment policy were adopted by City Council was in 2021 due to changes per SB998. Every year since there have been no recommended changes to the policy until now. The current revisions being proposed are to incorporate California best practices and to ensure it appropriately embodies the City's investment objectives, risk profile, and expected outcomes.
Staff are recommending the following revisions to the Investment Policy which includes a brief summary of the change below with the redlined version attached for reference:
* Section 7-Expands institution...
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