Memorandum
Date: July 20, 2021
To: The Honorable Bruno Sabatier, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Carol J. Huchingson, County Administrative Officer
Subject: (a) Consideration of County Investment Policy; and (b) Consideration of Agreement for Investment Advisory and Management Services
Executive Summary: (include fiscal and staffing impact narrative):
Proposed Agreement for Investment Advisory and Management Services
On October 28, 2020, per your Board's direction, a request for proposals (RFP) was issued for Investment Advisory and Management Services. Proposals were received from three different firms, and ultimately Chandler Asset Management Inc. (Chandler) was selected with the highest score after the review process was completed.
Chandler will assist the County by providing a variety of services, including advisory functions and the production of comprehensive reporting on the County's investments. As part of the process, Chandler will review the County's investment policy and help create an investment portfolio that most effectively serves the County's needs.
The agreement would begin on August 1, 2021, and the compensation is based on a variable percentage depending on the balance of the County's portfolio. A rough estimate of annual cost, based off past balances, would be approximately $116,800. This would represent an increased cost for the County of approximately $95,200, however, the increase in costs should be offset by the ability to safely maximize the County's return on investments. Furthermore, the County will benefit from additional services provided by Chandler, including production of investment reporting that is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Delegation of Investment Authority
The Board of Supervisors can, pursuant Government Code 53607 & 27000.1, delegate its investment authority to the County Treasurer on an annual basis. This delegation has lapsed as it has not been brought before the Boar...
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