Item No. 3
Town of Atherton
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT – CONSENT AGENDA
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
GEORGE RODERICKS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROBERT BARRON III, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DATE: MARCH 20, 2024
SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF TREASURER’S REPORT FOR THE SECOND QUARTER ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the Treasurer’s Report for the second Quarter Ended December 31, 2023.
BACKGROUND
The Treasurer’s Report provides an update on the cash and investment position of the Town of Atherton.
The Second Quarter Treasurer’s report for FY 2023/24 as of December 31, 2023, is attached.
The total cash and investments for the Town is $34,059,169. Of the total amount, $25,667,018 is listed as “non-restricted” and although may be listed as such, this amount is not all available for spending. “Non-restricted” is to mean not legally restricted but the Town does have obligations and unfunded liabilities that must or may be met with non-restricted funds. Also attached is the PARS Trust account available balance as of December 31, 2023. The total amount in the PARS account is $8,526,510. This is a “restricted” investment that is used for the Town’s OPEB liabilities.
Insight Asset Management provides non-discretionary investment advisory services to the Town for investments. Staff is working in conjunction with Insight to ensure cash and investments adhere to our goals of safety, liquidity, and yield. To facilitate the trading and safekeeping of securities, Principal serves as the safe-keeping agent for the Town.
Staff will continue to ensure cash liquidity of funds are readily available for operational needs and capital projects. LAIF offers the most liquidity and as of December 31, 2023 holds $11,426,785.
POLICY FOCUS
The Town’s Statement of Investment Policy requires the City Manager or designee to submit quarterly and annual Treasurer’s Report to the City Council. The California Government Code Treasurer’s Report
March 20, 2024
Section 53646, Subsection B (1) requires that the quarterly Treasurer’s Report be submitted to the legislative body within 30 days of the close of a given quarter or within a reasonable time of scheduled council meetings. Staff strives to make this deadline. The current reporting quarter closed on December 31, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
GOAL ALIGNMENT
This report and its contents are in alignment with the following Council Policy Goals:
• Goal A – Maintain Fiscal Transparency
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public notification was achieved by posting the agenda, with this agenda item being listed, at least 72 hours prior to the meeting in print and electronically. Information about the project is also disseminated via the Town’s electronic News Flash and Atherton Online. There are approximately 1,200 subscribers to the Town’s electronic News Flash publications. Subscribers include residents as well as stakeholders – to include, but be not limited to, media outlets, school districts, Menlo Park Fire District, service provides (water, power, and sewer), and regional elected officials.
In addition, the Town keeps its financial information up to date via a transparency webpage. https://ca-atherton.civicplus.com/index.aspx?NID=269
COMMISSION/COMMITTEE FEEDBACK/REFERRAL
This item ____ has or __X___ has not been before a Town Committee or Commission. ____ Audit/Finance Committee (meets every other month)
____ Bicycle/Pedestrian Committee (meets as needed)
____ Civic Center Advisory Committee (meets as needed)
____ Environmental Programs Committee (meets every other month) ____ Park and Recreation Committee (meets each month)
____ Planning Commission (meets each month)
____ Rail Committee (meets every other month)
____ Transportation Committee (meets every other month)
ATTACHMENTS
Treasurer’s Report for Second Quarter Ended December 31, 2023