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File #: 19-8937    Version: 1 Name: TexSTAR Authorized Representatives
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
File created: 4/30/2019 In control: Finance
On agenda: 6/18/2019 Final action: 6/18/2019
Title: Resolution Amending the Authorized Representatives for TexSTAR
Attachments: 1. Texstar June 2019 City, 2. Texstar June 2019 City-Removal

From

Brady Olsen                     

 

Title

Resolution Amending the Authorized Representatives for TexSTAR

 

Presenter

Becky Brooks, CFO

 

Recommended Action

Approve

 

Analysis

The City of Grand Prairie is a participant in TexSTAR which is a public funds investment pool created on behalf of entities.  The investment objectives are consistent with the Public Funds Investment Act of Texas and are, in order of priority, the preservation and safety of principal, liquidity, and yield.

 

TexSTAR requires a resolution for adding or changing the names of individuals authorized to make transactions on behalf of the City/TexSTAR participant.  These individuals are identified as the Authorized Representatives of the City/TexSTAR participant.  We are proposing the authorized at TexSTAR for the City be:  Becky Brooks, CFO, Brady Olsen, Treasury & Debt Manager, and Jacqueline Hathorn, Treasury Analyst. 

 

Financial Consideration

None

 

Body

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE THE CITY AS A TEXSTAR PARTICIPANT.

 

Whereas,   The city of Grand Prairie (the "Government Entity") by authority of the Application for Participation in TexSTAR (the "Application") has entered into an Interlocal Agreement (the "Agreement") and has become a participant in the public funds investment pool created thereunder known as TexSTAR Short Term Asset Reserve Fund ("TexSTAR");

 

Whereas,                      the Application designated one or more "Authorized Representatives" within the meaning of the Agreement;

 

Whereas,                      the Government Entity now wishes to update and designate the following persons as the "Authorized Representatives" within the meaning of the Agreement;

 

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

 

Section 1.  The following officers, officials or employees of the Government Entity specified in this document are hereby designated as "Authorized Representatives" within the meaning of the Agreement, with full power and authority to open accounts, to deposit and withdraw funds, to agree to the terms for use of the website for online transactions, to designate other authorized representatives, and to take all other action required or permitted by Government Entity under the Agreement created by the application, all in the name and on behalf of the Government Entity.

 

                                          Becky Brooks                                                               _________________________________

                                          Chief Financial Officer                                          Signature

                                          972-237-8090

 

                                          Brady Olsen                                                                                    _________________________________

                                          Treasury and Debt Manager                     Signature

                                          972-237-8089

 

                                          Jacqueline Hathorn                                                               _________________________________

                                          Treasury Analyst                                                                Signature

                                          972-237-8114

 

 

Section 2.  This document supersedes and replaces the Government Entity's previous designation of officers, officials, or employees of the Government Entity as Authorized Representatives under the agreement.

 

SECTION 3.                     This resolution will continue in full force and effect until amended or revoked by Government Entity 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.

 

SECTION 5.                     Authorized Representatives listed below will have primary authority for performing transactions and receiving confirmations and monthly statements under the participation agreement. 

 

                                                               Brady Olsen, Treasury and Debt Manager

                                                               Jacqueline Hathorn, Treasury Analyst

 

PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE, 2019.