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3.2. EDSR 08-13-2007REQUEST FOR ACTION To Item Number Economic Develo ment Authori ~ . 2 . Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Consent Au ust 13, 2007 Lori Ziemer, Asst. Finance Director Item Description Reviewed by Consider Resolution Authorizing Membership in the Minnesota Tim Simon, Finance Director Municipal Money Market Fund (4M Fund) Reviewed by Action Requested The EDA is asked to consider the resolution authorizing the Economic Development Authority membership in the Minnesota Municipal Money Market Fund (4M Fund). Background/Discussion The 4M Fund was formed in 1987, pursuant to the Joint Powers Act and in accordance with Minnesota Investment Statutes, authorizing municipalities of the State of Minnesota to become participants of the Fund. Participation in the Fund is for the purpose of joint investment with other municipalities so as to enhance the investment earnings to the EDA and yet maintain liquidity of EDA monies. Currently, the EDA is yielding interest at a rate of 3.10% on its idle monies while the 4M Fund is at 4.92%. The 4M Fund is an approved depository, as approved on January 8, 2007, and this is simply necessary to use the Fund. The City has used the 4M Fund since 1997. Financial Impact Once the resolution is approved, participation in the 4M Fund will allow for increased investment earnings on EDA monies for liquid funds. Attachments Resolution authorizing membership in the 4M Fund Action Motion by Second by Vote Follow Up C:ADocuments and Settings\cmchelich\Local SettingsV"Temporary Internet Piles\OLK79\EDA-4M Fund.doc RESOLUTION 07 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE 4M FUND WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes (the Joint Powers Act) provides that governmental units may j ointly exercise any power common to the contracting parties; and WHEREAS, the Ntinnesota Municipal Money Market Fund (the 4M Fund) was formed in 1987, pursuant to the Joint Powers Act and in accordance with Minnesota Investment Statutes, by the adoption of a joint powers agreement in the form of a Declaration of Trust; and WHEREAS, the Declaration of Trust, which has been presented. to this council, authorizes municipalities of the State of Minnesota to become Participants of the Fund and make use from time to time including the 4N1 Liquid Asset Fund, the 4M Plus Fund, the Fixed Rate Program, and other Fund services offered by the Fund; and WHEREAS, this Council deems it to be in the best interest for the municipality to make use of ,from time to rime, the approved services provided by the 4M Fund's service providers including the Investment Advisor and Administrator, Voyageur Asset Management, the Sub Administrator, PIMA Financial Network, Inc. or the Fixed Rate Investment Program Administrator, RBC Dain Rauscher, and the Custodian, li.S. Bancorp, ("Service Providers") and/or their successors. WHEREAS, this Council deems it advisable for this municipality to enter into the Declaration of Trust and become a Participant of the Fund for the purpose of joint investment with other municipalities so as to enhance the investment earnings accruing to each; now, therefore BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. This municipality shall become a Participant of the Fund and adopt and enter into the Declaration of Trust, a copy of which shall be filed in the minutes of this meeting. The appropriate officials are hereby authorized to execute those documents necessary to effectuate entry into the Declaration of Trust and the participation of all Fund programs. Section 2. This municipality is authorized to invest monies from time to time and to withdraw such monies from time to time in accordance with the provisions of the Declaration of Trust. The following officers of the municipality or their successors are designated as "Authorized Officials" with authority to e ~ tuate investments and withdrawals in accordance with the Declaration of Trust: ~~'!~ r e 3 ~1 ~ %ev~ ~ r c? t:~ ~1 '~j t:'~jf Print Name/Title Si.~trat re Print Name/Title Signature Print Name/Title Signature (Additional names may be added on a separate list. The treasurer shall advise the Fund of any changes in Authorized Officials in accordance with Fund procedures.) Section 3. T'ne Trustees of the Fund are designaied as having official custody or"those monies invested in accordance with the Declaration of Trust. Section =1. That the municipality may open depository accounts, enter into wire transfer agreements, safekeeping agreements, third party surety agreements securing deposits, collateral agreements and lockbox agreements with institutions participating in Fund programs including U.S. Bancorp, its successor, or programs of PNIA Financial Network, Inc., or Voyageur Asset Management or RBC Dain Rauscher and that these institutions shall be deemed eligible depositories for municipality. PMA Financial Network Inc., Voyageur Asset Manager and/or RBC Dain Rauscher and their successors are authorized to act on behalf of this municipality as its agent with respect to such accounts and agreements. Ylonies of this entity may be deposited in such depositories, from time to time in the discretion of the Authorized Officials, pursuant to the Fund's Programs available through its Services Providers. Passed and adopted by the Elk River Economic Development Authority this 13`h day of August, 2007. ATTEST: Jeffrey Gongoll, President Catherine Mehelich, Executive Director