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RESOLUTION 14-033
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT TOWNSEND, WASHINGTON,
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF CITY MONIES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INVESTMENT POOL
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 294, Laws of 1986, the Legislature created a trust fund
to be known as the public funds investment account (commonly referred to as the Local
Government Investment Pool (LGIP)) for the contribution and withdrawal of money by an
authorized governmental entity for purposes of investment by the Office of the State Treasurer;
and
WHEREAS, from time to time it may be advantageous to the authorized governmental
entity, the City of Port Townsend, the "governmental entity,"to contribute funds available for
investment in the LGIP; and
WHEREAS, the investment strategy for the LGIP is set forth in its policies and
procedures; and
WHEREAS, any contributions or withdrawals to or from the LGIP made on behalf of the
governmental entity shall be first duly authorized by the Port Townsend City Council, the
"governing body"or any designee of the governing body pursuant to this resolution or a
subsequent resolution; and
WHEREAS the governmental entity will cause to be filed a certified copy of said
resolution with the Office of the State Treasurer; and
WHEREAS the governing body and any designee appointed by the governing body with
authority to contribute or withdraw funds of the governmental entity has received and read a copy
of the prospectus and understands the risks and limitations of investing in the LGIP; and
WHEREAS, the governing body attests by the signature of its members that it is duly
authorized and empowered to enter into this agreement, to direct the contribution or withdrawal
of governmental entity monies, and to delegate certain authority to make adjustments to the
incorporated transactional forms, to the individuals designated herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body does hereby
authorize the contribution and withdrawal of governmental entity monies in the LGIP in the
manner prescribed by law, rule, and prospectus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governing body has approved the Local
Government Investment Pool Transaction Authorization Form as completed by City Manager
David Timmons and incorporates said form into this resolution by reference and does hereby
attest to its accuracy.
Resolution 14-033
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governmental entity designates Finance
Director Nora Mitchell, the "authorized individual" to authorize all amendments, changes, or
alterations to the Form or any other documentation including the designation of other individuals
to make contributions and withdrawals on behalf of the governmental entity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this delegation ends upon the written notice, by
any method set forth in the prospectus, of the governing body that the authorized individual has
been terminated or that his or her delegation has been revoked. The Office of the State Treasurer
will rely solely on the governing body to provide notice of such revocation and is entitled to rely
on the authorized individual's instructions until such time as said notice has been provided.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Form as incorporated into this resolution or
hereafter amended by delegated authority, or any other documentation signed or otherwise
approved by the authorized individual shall remain in effect after revocation of the authorized
individual's delegated authority, except to the extent that the authorized individual whose
delegation has been terminated shall not be permitted to make further withdrawals or
contributions to the LGIP on behalf of the governmental entity. No amendments, changes, or
alterations shall be made to the Form or any other documentation until the entity passes a new
resolution naming a new authorized individual; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the governing body acknowledges that it has
received, read, and understood the prospectus as provided by the Office of the State Treasurer. In
addition, the governing body agrees that a copy of the prospectus will be provided to any person
delegated or otherwise authorized to make contributions or withdrawals into or out of the LGIP
and that said individuals will be required to read the prospectus prior to making any withdrawals
or contributions or any further withdrawals or contributions if authorizations are already in place.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Port Townsend at a regular meeting
thereof, held this 16th day of June, 2014.
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David King, Mayo
Attest: Approved as to form:
Pamela Kolacy, MMC f, John P. Watts
City Clerk City Attorney