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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC17-374 Public Trust AdvisorsINVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
This Investment Advisory Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of 11/15/2017
(the "Effective Date"), by and between Public Trust Advisors, LLC, (Public Trust) a Colorado
limited liability company (the "Investment M a n a g e r ") and Eagle County, Colorado, a body
corporate and politic (the "Client").
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Agreement, Investment Manager
and Client agree as follows:
1. Appointment as Investment Manager.
Client appoints Investment Manager, and Investment Manager accepts such appointment, to
provide investment advisory services and act as an investment adviser with respect to only the
specified assets placed by Client under the Investment Manager's supervision (collectively, the
"Account" or "Accounts"). Nothing herein shall preclude Client for placing assets with other or
different investment managers or modifying the assets which comprise the Account or Accounts all
as determined by Client in its sole discretion.
2. Investment Manager Services.
(a) Subject to the Investment Policy Statement (as defined below), the Investment Manager,
commencing on the Effective Date, shall provide the services set forth in Exhibit A and as set forth
in this Agreement and shall make such recommendations to Client concerning the investment,
reinvestment or management of the assets in the Account. The Investment Manager agrees to make
such recommendations to the Client as to changes, including the acquisition and sale of securities
held, in the Account as the Investment Manager from time to time deems appropriate and
permissible under the laws governing this Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the
Client will have the sole responsibility for transmitting orders for the Account to the broker/dealer it
selects. The Investment Manager will assist Client in seeking competitive bids and offers from
primary broker/dealers for each transaction involving the Account. The Investment Manager shall
not provide, or otherwise be responsible for, the maintenance of books and records, reporting, audit,
tax or other general administrative services with respect to the Account.
(b) In furtherance of this Agreement, including but not limited to Section 2(a) above, and
except for the express limitations contained herein and in the Investment Policy Statement, Client
hereby designates and appoints Public Trust Advisors, LLC, as one of Client's investment
managers.
3. Investment Guidelines, Investment Policy Statement.
The Investment Manager agrees to provide management advice concerning Client's assets
within the Account or Accounts in accordance with the Client's Investment Policy Statement
which is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Investment Policy Statement contains written
investment guidelines and restrictions for the management of the Account. Investment Manager
agrees to use its best efforts to make investment decisions in accordance, and consistent with, the
Investment Policy Statement and applicable Colorado and Federal law. Client may provide the
Investment Manager an amended Investment Policy Statement at any time, from time to time, and
the Investment Manager will use its best efforts to implement such amended Investment Policy
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Statement as soon as practicable. Notwithstanding the preceding, in no event will the Investment
Manager follow any provision of the Investment Policy Statement or any provision of this
Agreement that Investment Manager determines would contravene any applicable law, rule, or
regulation of any governmental authority or securities exchange to which it is subject; provided that
Investment Manager shall give Client prompt written notice of such determination.
4. Custody of Assets.
(a) Investment Manager shall not have authority to hold or have custody or have possession
of any cash, securities or other properties of Client or assets of the Account or cause Custodian to
deliver Assets or pay cash to Investment Manager, other than with respect to Investment Manager
directly billing the Account for the fee payable to Investment Manager under this Agreement in
accordance with the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act') and Rule
206(4)-2 thereunder or other applicable law. Client shall designate a custodian(s) (the "Designated
Custodians") which will be a "qualified custodian" under Rule 206(4)-2 of the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"). The parties agree that the Designated
Custodians shall have the sole responsibility to consummate and settle all purchases, sales,
deliveries, receipts and other transactions made with respect to the Account, the collection of all
income (including, but not limited to, interest and dividends) and the acquisition and safekeeping of
the assets, securities, funds, and other properties comprising the Account. Client agrees not to grant
the Investment Manager any additional rights or access to the Account except as specifically set
forth in this Agreement.
(b) Client agrees to promptly furnish, or to cause the Designated Custodians to promptly
furnish, to Investment Manager all data and information Investment Manager may reasonably request
to render the services described in this Agreement. Client acknowledges that it receives custodial
statements at least quarterly from the Designated Custodians indicating the amount of funds and each
asset in the Account at the end of reporting period (which shall be no less frequently than quarterly)
and sets forth all transactions of the Account during such period. Client acknowledges it has been
advised to reconcile the report from Investment Manager with the statement from Designated
Custodians and notify Investment Manager immediately if there are any discrepancies.
(c) The Client shall instruct the Designated Custodians to (i) carry out all transactions
directed, in writing or electronically, by the Client and not Investment Manager, (i) confirm, in
writing or electronically, all completed transactions to the Investment Manager and (ii) cooperate
with the Investment Manager in its performance under this Agreement. Investment Manager shall
instruct all brokers and dealers executing orders on behalf of the Account (i) to forward to the
Designated Custodians and Client copies of all confirmations promptly after execution of
transactions, and (ii) that all transactions must be completed using delivery vs. payment (DVP).
(d) Exhibit D includes a list of the individuals who are authorized to act on behalf of the
Client and which may be modified by written notice from Client to Investment Manager from time
to time. The Investment Manager will be fully protected in relying upon any notice, instruction,
direction, or communication that it reasonably believes (based upon the most recent notice that has
been received by the Investment Manager) to have been executed by an individual who is authorized
to act on behalf of the Client.
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S. Management Fee and Expenses.
For the Investment Manager's services to the Client under this Agreement, the Client agrees to
pay the Investment Manager an annual fee, in monthly installments, payable on the first day of each
month,
based on the average daily market value plus accrued interest of the assets under management
in the Account (including cash and cash equivalents) and based on the number of days in the month
and year for the specified billing cycle.
Assets Under Basis 'o(bps)
All Assets under 6.0 bps (0.06%)
Management with Investment
Manager
Client will not withhold any taxes from monies paid to the Investment Manager hereunder and
Investment Manager agrees to be solely responsible for the accurate reporting and payment of any
taxes related to payments made pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Client shall have no
obligations under this Agreement after, nor shall any payments be made to Investment Manager in
respect of any period after December 31 of any year, without an appropriation therefor by Client in
accordance with a budget adopted by the Board of County Commissioners in compliance with
Article 25, title 30 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Local Government Budget Law (C.R.S. 29-
1-101 et. seq.) and the TABOR Amendment (Colorado Constitution, Article X, Sec. 20).
6. Track Record.
The Investment Manager shall have the right to acknowledge Client as its client and use the
track record of (i) the Account from the Effective Date until the Termination Date and (ii) the
Client's investment assets. During the term of this Agreement and for such period thereafter that
Investment Manager continues to show any such track record, and for a period of at least the period
shown in any such track period plus six years thereafter, the Client shall make available, and/or
cause the Designated Custodians to make available, to the Investment Manager, at the Investment
Manager's expense, all information reasonably necessary for the Investment Manager to compile,
verify and to use these track records;rop vided such information shall not be unreasonably
burdensome to the Client (other than pursuant to the satisfaction of applicable law or regulation).
The Investment Manager shall indemnify and hold harmless, including payment of attorney fees
and costs, the Client for any claims that arise from the Investment Manager's use of such
information.
7. Term and Termination.
This Agreement shall be for a one (1) year term from the date of execution and may be amended for
additional terms as agreed between the parties in writing. The Agreement shall terminate at the
Client's discretion, with or without cause and without penalty therefor, any time provided the Client
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has provided the Investment Manager at least 30 days' prior written notice or at the Investment
Manager's discretion, with or without cause and without penalty any time provided the Investment
Manager has provided the Client at least 30 days' prior written notice. As fees are payable monthly,
in arrears, the Client will pay to the Investment Manager after any such termination a prorated share
of fees due it computed as of the date of termination.
8. Contributions and Withdrawals.
The Client shall determine what assets will be transferred to or from the Account from time to
time and shall promptly notify the Investment Manager, in writing, of its determinations in this
regard, prior to doing so. The Client shall provide the Investment Manager with reasonable written
notice of all withdrawals and contributions.
9. Other Clients; Allocation; Other Disclosures.
Client acknowledges it has received the Investment Managers' ADV Part II dated March 28,
2017, as amended (the "ADV Part II"). Client acknowledges that the Investment Manager may give
advice and take action with respect to other clients that may differ from advice given or the timing or
nature of action taken with respect to Client.
10. Brokerage Fees; Account Transactions.
As outlined in Client's Investment Policy Statement, Client hereby agrees that Investment
Manager shall have full authority and discretion to select brokers, dealers or counterparties through
whom any transaction in respect of the Account shall be executed. Investment Manager will seek
"best execution," as described more fully in Form ADV Part 2A, for any such transactions. In
addition, Client acknowledges that Investment Manager may aggregate trades for Client in
accordance with its policies described in Form ADV Part 2A.
11. Client's Representations and Warranties.
The Client represents, warrants, and agrees that:
(a) the Client's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement does not violate or
conflict with any agreement or obligation to which the Client is a party or by which the Client or its
property is bound, whether arising by contract, operation of law, or otherwise;
(b) this Agreement has been duly authorized by all appropriate action of the Client and when
executed and delivered will be a legal, valid, and binding agreement of the Client;
(c) this Agreement constitutes an arms -length agreement between the Client and the
Investment Manager, and the Client understands the method of compensation provided for herein
and its risks;
(d) it has received and read a copy of the ADV Part II.
12. Investment Manager's Representations and Warranties.
The Investment Manager represents, warrants, and agrees that:
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(a) it is duly incorporated, validly existing, and in good standing (to the extent any
representation as to good standing can be made under applicable law) under the laws of its
jurisdiction of organization;
(b) the Investment Manager's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement do
not violate or conflict with any agreement or obligation to which the Investment Manager is a party or
by which the Investment Manager or its property is bound, whether arising by contract, operation of
law, or otherwise;
(c) this Agreement has been duly authorized by all appropriate action of the Investment
Manager and when executed and delivered will be a legal, valid, and binding agreement of the
Investment Manager, enforceable against the Investment Manager in accordance with its terms, and
the Investment Manager will deliver to the Client such evidence of such authority as the Client may
reasonably require, whether by way of a certified resolution or otherwise;
(d) as of the date of this Agreement the Investment Manager is a registered investment
adviser under the Advisers Act, and at all times that this Agreement is in effect, the Investment
Manager shall be either registered or exempt from such registration. Further, Investment Manager
shall immediately notify Client if Investment Manager's registration is suspended or terminated
during the term hereof;
(e) to the best of Investment Manager's knowledge, neither the Investment Manager nor its
affiliates are subject to any order, judgment or decree described in Section 203(e) or (f) of the
Advisers Act or has received notice that it is currently under investigation by any regulatory body
that could give rise to such an order, judgment or decree; and
(f) the foregoing representations and warranties shall be continuing during the term of this
Agreement, and if at any time during such term any event occurs which would make any of the
foregoing representations and warranties untrue or inaccurate in any material respect, the
Investment Manager promptly will notify the Client of such event and of any resulting untruths or
inaccuracies.
13. Standard of Care, Indemnification and Insurance.
(a) The Investment Manager, its employees, officers, directors, agents or sub -contractors
will at all times perform the services and duties called for in this Agreement in a competent,
professional manner in accordance with industry standards and applicable law.
(b) Investment Manager agrees to faithfully discharge the duties set forth herein and shall
indemnify and hold harmless Eagle County, its officers, officials, agents and employees (hereinafter
referred to as "Indemnitees" from and against all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, losses, and
expenses including without limitation reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, (hereinafter referred to
collectively as "claims") from and against any and all claims resulting from the acts, omissions and
negligent conduct of Investment Manager or any of its employees, officers, directors, agents or
subcontractors with respect to the duties and services to be provided under this Agreement. This
indemnity includes any claim arising out of Investment Manager's failure to conform to any federal,
state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree. It is the specific intention of the
parties that the Indemnitees shall, in all instances, except for claims arising solely from the negligent
or willful acts or omissions of the Indemnitees, be indemnified by Investment Manager from and
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against any and all claims. It is agreed that Investment Manager will be responsible for primary loss
investigation, defense and judgment costs where this indemnification is applicable. In consideration of
the award of this agreement, Investment Manager agrees to waive all rights of subrogation.
(c) Investment Manager agrees to provide and maintain at its sole cost and expense the
following insurance coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below. The insurance
requirements herein are minimum requirements for this Agreement and in no way limit the indemnity
covenants contained in this Agreement.
a. Types of Insurance.
i. Workers' Compensation insurance as required by law.
ii. Commercial General Liability coverage to include bodily injury and property
damage and liability assumed under an Insured Contract including defense costs. The policy shall be
endorsed to include the following additional insured language "Eagle County, its subsidiary, parent,
associated and/or affiliated entities, successors or assigns, its elected officials, trustees, employees,
agents and volunteers shall be named as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of the
activities performed by, or on behalf of Investment Manager" Limits of liability shall be not less
than $1,000,000 in the general aggregate; $1,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate;
$1,000,000 per occurrence, and $1,000,000 personal/advertising injury.
iii. Bankers Professional Liability (including errors and omissions liability) or its
equivalent. This policy shall cover professional misconduct or lack of ordinary skill for those
employees, officers, directors, agents or subcontractors of Investment Manager performing any duties
or services under this Agreement. In the event the professional liability insurance required by this
Agreement is written on a claims made basis, Investment Manager warrants that any retroactive date
under the policy shall precede the effective date of this Agreement; and that either continuous
coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2)
years from the time the Agreement ends or is earlier terminated. The insurance shall be in a form and
with an insurer or insurers satisfactory to Client, with limits of liability of not less than $10,000,000
per loss and $10,000,000 in the aggregate. In the event the professional liability insurance is on a
claims -made basis, Investment Manager warrants that any retroactive date under the policy shall
precede the effective date of this Agreement.
b. Other Requirements.
i. Insurance shall be placed with insurers duly licensed or authorized to do
business in the State of Colorado and with an "A.M. Best" rating of not less than ANN.
ii. Investment Manager's insurance coverage shall be primary and non-
contributory with respect to all other available sources. Investment Manager's policy shall contain a
waiver of subrogation against Eagle County.
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iii. All policies must contain an endorsement affording an unqualified thirty (30)
days notice of cancellation to Client in the event of cancellation of coverage.
iv. All insurers must be licensed or approved to do business within the State of
Colorado and all policies must be written on a per occurrence basis unless otherwise provided herein.
V. Investment Manager's certificate of insurance evidencing all required
coverage(s) is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Upon request, Investment Manager shall provide a copy
of the actual insurance policy and/or required endorsements required under this Agreement within
five (5) business days of a written request from Client, and hereby authorizes Investment Manager's
broker, without further notice or authorization by Investment Manager, to immediately comply with
any written request of Client for a complete copy of the policy.
Vi. Investment Manager shall advise Client in the event the general aggregate or
other aggregate limits are reduced below the required per occurrence limit. Investment Manager, at
its own expense, will reinstate the aggregate limits to comply with the minimum limits and shall
furnish Client a new certificate of insurance showing such coverage.
vii. If Investment Manager fails to secure and maintain the insurance required by
this Agreement and provide satisfactory evidence thereof to Client, Client shall be entitled to
immediately terminate this Agreement.
viii. The insurance provisions of this Agreement shall survive expiration or
termination hereof.
ix. The parties hereto understand and agree that the Client is relying on, and does
not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Agreement, the monetary limitations or rights,
immunities and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, as from time to
time amended, or otherwise available to Client, its affiliated entities, successors or assigns, its elected
officials, employees, agents and volunteers.
X. Investment Manager is not entitled to workers' compensation benefits except
as
provided by the Investment Manager, nor to unemployment insurance benefits unless unemployment
compensation coverage is provided by Investment Manager or some other entity. The Investment
Manager is obligated to pay all federal and state income tax on any moneys paid pursuant to this
Agreement.
xi. On insurance policies where Client is named as an additional insured, the
Client shall
be an additional insured to the full limits of liability purchased by the Investment Manager even if
those limits of liability are in excess of those required by this Agreement.
xii. The insurance requirements herein are minimum requirements for this
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Agreement and in no way limit the indemnity covenants contained in this Agreement.
14. Anti -Money Laundering.
(a) The Client understands and agrees that the Investment Manager prohibits the investment
of funds by any persons or entities that are acting, directly or indirectly, (i) in contravention of any
applicable laws and regulations, including anti -money laundering regulations or conventions, (ii) on
behalf of terrorists or terrorist organizations, including those persons or entities that are included on
the List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the U.S. Treasury
Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"), available at http:llwww.treas.gov/ofac,
as such list may be amended from time to time, (iii) for a senior foreign political figure, any member
of a senior foreign political figure's immediate family or any close associate of a senior foreign
political figure, unless the Investment Manager, after being specifically notified by the Client in
writing that it is such a person, conducts further due diligence, and determines that such investment
shall be permitted, or (iv) for a foreign shell bank (as defined in USA PATRIOT Act) (such persons
or entities in (i) — (iv) are collectively referred to as "Prohibited Persons").The Client represents,
warrants, and covenants that; (i) it is not, nor is any person or entity controlling, controlled by
or under common control with it, a Prohibited Person.
15. Agency Transactions.
The Client acknowledges that it is aware and understands that the Investment Manager or its
affiliates may effect agency transactions between their respective advisory clients, which may
include the Account, provided, with respect to any such agency transaction, neither the Investment
Manager nor any of its affiliates acts as a broker within the meaning of Section 206(3) of the
Advisers Act. The Investment Manager shall obtain Client's advance written approval to
effect such agency transaction involving the Account.
16. General Provisions.
(a) Notice. Unless otherwise specified herein, all notices, instructions, and any advice in
connection with transactions or other matters contemplated by this Agreement shall be deemed to be
duly given when received by hand, by email (if confirmed by reply email or by telephone), or by
facsimile with confirmation of receipt, as follows:
If to the Investment Manager:
Public Trust Advisors, LLC
717 17`i' St. Suite 1850
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (343) 244-0463
Fax: (343) 292-3402
If to the Client:
Teak Simonton
County Treasurer
Eagle County
500 Broadway (Currier Service)
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Post Office Box 479 (USPS Service)
Eagle, CO 81531
Phone: (970) 328-8868
Fax: (970) 328-8879
Either party hereto may, from time to time by notice in writing served upon the other as set
forth above designate a different mailing address or a different or additional person to which all
such notices or demands thereafter are to be addressed.
(b) Governing Law; Jurisdiction. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the state of Colorado, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles
thereof. The Investment Manager and the Client agree that any dispute, controversy or action,
whether equitable or legal, shall be brought in the Eagle County District Court located in Eagle
County, Colorado and the parties to this Agreement unconditionally and irrevocably waive any and
all jurisdictional venue and convenience objections and defenses that they may have in any such
action in either jurisdiction.
(c) Severability. Each section of this Agreement and any and every provision therein shall be
severable from every other section of the Agreement and any and every provision thereof, and the
invalidity or unenforceability of any section or provision by any court shall not affect the
validity of any other section or provision of this Agreement and such remaining provisions shall
remain and continue to be in full force and effect.
(d) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and all attached exhibits and documents which are
incorporated herein embodies the entire Agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject
matter hereof. All prior agreements, understandings, and negotiations (including, without
limitation, any memoranda of understanding or letters of intent) are merged herein and superseded
hereby. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and any exhibit or
attachment hereto or any document incorporated herein, the provisions of this Agreement shall
control.
(e) Amendment. This Agreement, including the exhibits hereto (with the exception of
Client's Investment Policy Statement which may be amended from time to time by Client as set
forth in this Agreement), may not be amended unless such Amendment is in writing and signed
by the parties sought to be bound. Except as provided herein, no alteration or variation of the
terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by the parties hereto, and
no oral understanding or agreement not incorporated herein shall be binding on any of the parties
hereto.
(f) Force Majeure. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither
party shall be responsible or liable for its failure to perform under this Agreement or for any losses to
the Account resulting from any event beyond the reasonable control of such party or its agents,
including but not limited to nationalization, expropriation, devaluation, seizure, or similar action by
any governmental authority, de facto or de jure; or enactment, promulgation, imposition, or
enforcement by any such governmental authority of currency restrictions, exchange controls, levies,
or other charges materially impairing the Account's property; or the breakdown, failure or
malfunction of any utilities or telecommunications systems, or any order or regulation of any
banking or securities industry, including changes in market rules and market conditions materially
impairing the execution or settlement of transactions; or acts of war, terrorism, insurrection, or
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revolution; or acts of God.
(g) Waivers. No delay on the part of any party in exercising any right, power or privilege
hereunder shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any waiver on the part of any party of any
right, power, or privilege hereunder, nor any single or partial exercise of any right, power, or
privilege hereunder, preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right,
power or privilege hereunder.
(h) Titles or Headings. Titles or headings are not part of this Agreement, are for
convenience of reference only, and shall have no effect on the construction or legal effect of this
Agreement.
(i) Independent Contractor. The Investment Manager represents and warrants that it is
and shall be an independent contractor and shall, at its sole cost and expense, and without any
additional compensation (except as provided herein), comply with all applicable laws, rules and
regulations, including the payments of all income taxes, social security contributions and other
applicable local, state and federal taxes and insurance for Investment Manager, including the
Primary Account Manager and its other employees.
0) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
(k) Additional Documents. The Investment Manager and the Client agree to execute such
additional documents, and to perform such further acts, as may be reasonable and necessary to carry
out the provisions of this Agreement.
(1) Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies provided herein are cumulative and are
not exclusive of any rights or remedies which any party may otherwise have at law or in equity.
(m) Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by Client without the prior written
consent of the Investment Manager, and this Agreement may not be assigned by the Investment
Manager without the prior written consent of the Client, provided (i) the Investment Manager may
assign this Agreement to an entity controlled by the Investment Manager or its general partner
without the consent of the Client; and (ii) the Client may assign its interests, indirectly or directly, to
any entity controlled by Client without the consent of the Investment Manager. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, an assignment shall not be made without giving a least 30 days prior written notice to the
other party regardless of whether consent to the assignment is required.
(n) No Waiver. Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way constitute a waiver or limitation
of any rights that Client may have under federal or state securities laws.
(o) Cooperation. In order that the Client may be kept informed of the status and activities in
the Account, the Investment Manager will take all steps necessary to ensure that each broker/dealer
who executes a transaction on behalf of Client shall furnish a copy of the brokerage account
confirmation to Client, as well as any periodic statements relating to the Account. In addition, the
Investment Manager will notify the Client of any changes in personnel assigned the Account. The
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Client agrees to notify Investment Manager promptly of any change in the amount of assets in the
Account and withdrawal of any funds from the Account.
(p) Reports. The Investment Manager agrees to furnish the Client with a comprehensive
monthly statement showing a detail of all transactions involving the Account. Such statement shall
include the market value of the securities and cash held in the Account, as well as information
regarding performance of the Account. Such statement will be furnished to Client within seven (7)
business days after the close of each month.
(q) No Third Party Beneficiary. Enforcement of this Agreement and all rights and obligations
hereunder are reserved solely for the parties, and not to any third party.
17. Prohibitions on Government Contracts.
As used in this Section 17, the term undocumented individual will refer to those individuals from
foreign countries not legally within the United States as set forth in C.R.S. 8-17.5-101, et. seq.
Investment Manager, hereinafter "Consultant" for purposes of this section 17, has any employees or
subcontractors, Consultant shall comply with C.R.S. 8-17.5-101, et. seq., and this Agreement. By
execution of this Agreement, Consultant certifies that it does not knowingly employ or contract with
an undocumented individual who will perform under this Agreement and that Consultant will
participate in the E -verify Program or other Department of Labor and Employment program
("Department Program") in order to confirm the eligibility of all employees who are newly hired for
employment to perform Services under this Agreement.
a. Consultant shall not:
i. Knowingly employ or contract with an undocumented individual to perform
Services under this Agreement; or
ii. Enter into a subcontract that fails to certify to Consultant that the subcontractor
shall not knowingly employ or contract with an undocumented individual to perform work under the
public contract for services.
b. Consultant has confirmed the employment eligibility of all employees who are newly
hired for employment to perform Services under this Agreement through participation in the E -Verify
Program or Department Program, as administered by the United States Department of Homeland
Security. Information on applying for the E -verify program can be found at:
http://www.dhs.gov/xprevprot/prpgrams/gc—1 185221678150.shtm
C. Consultant shall not use either the E -verify program or other Department Program
procedures to undertake pre-employment screening of job applicants while the public contract for
services is being performed.
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d. If Consultant obtains actual knowledge that a subcontractor performing work under the
public contract for services knowingly employs or contracts with an undocumented individual,
Consultant shall be required to:
i. Notify the subcontractor and Client within three (3) days that Consultant has
actual knowledge that the subcontractor is employing or contracting with an undocumented
individual; and
ii. Terminate the subcontract with the subcontractor if within three days of
receiving the notice required pursuant to subparagraph (i) of the paragraph (d) the subcontractor does
not stop employing or contracting with the undocumented individual; except that Consultant shall not
terminate the contract with the subcontractor if during such three (3) days the subcontractor provides
information to establish that the subcontractor has not knowingly employed or contracted with an
undocumented individual.
e. Consultant shall comply with any reasonable request by the Department of Labor and
Employment made in the course of an investigation that the department is undertaking pursuant to its
authority established in C.R.S. 5-17.5-102(5).
f. If Consultant violates these prohibitions, Client may terminate the Agreement for
breach of contract. If the Agreement is so terminated specifically, for breach of this provision of this
Agreement, Consultant shall be liable for actual and consequential damages to Client as required by
law.
g. Client will notify the Colorado Secretary of State if Consultant violates this provision
of this Agreement and Client terminates the Agreement for such breach.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date
first set forth above.
Investment Manager:
Public Trust Advisors, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company
Name: Steve Dixon
Title: Managing Director
Client:
Eagle County, Colorado
By and through its Board of County Commissioners
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Name: ]illian H. Ryan
Title: Chair
Attest
By:
Regina O'Brien, Clerk to the Board
Approved s,o �.,.s,.m,s.oa..wm
By:
Teak Simonton
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Additional information about Public Trust Advisors, LLCis also available on the SEC's website
at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. Public TrustAdvisors, LLC's CRD number is: 159189
71717 1h St. Suite 1850
Denver, CO 80202
1-855-395-3954
www. pubI ictrusta dvi so rs.com
Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.
Version Date:
03/28/2017
Item 2: Material Changes
This section describes the material changes to Public Trust's Brochure since its annual updating amendment on April
26, 2016. This Brochure contains the following updates:
• Types of Advisory Services (Item 4, Part B) has been updated to provide more details on the types of business
products offered, including the new product offering of Term Series Investments and Public Trust took over the
portfolio management, fund accounting, administrative and transfer agency services for Virginia Investment
Pool Trust Fund ("VML").
• Types of Advisory Services (Item 4, Part B) has been updated to include language on reporting on Non -Managed
Accounts.
• Fees and Compensation (Item 5, Part A) has been updated to include the fee structure associated with VML and
the Term Series Investments. Additionally, the Separately Managed Account (SMA) Fees have been modified to
be more descriptive on the calculation methodology.
• Types of Clients (Item 7) has been updated to denote that the Term Series Investment has a minimum investment
amount of $500,000.00.
• Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of Investment Loss (Item 8, Part A) has been updated to
include the Term Series Investments as one of the investment strategies.
• Brokerage Practices (Item 12, Part B) has been updated to include language on odd lots with small allocations and
the possibility of non -discretionary accounts being excluded from block trades.
• Brokerage Practices (Item 12, Part E) section on Trade Errors has been added.
• Client Referrals and Other Compensation (Item 14, Part B) has been updated for solicitation arrangements as
previously Public Trust did not have any arrangements in place but now do. This section now includes the
compensation arrangements that can be used for solicitation arrangements.
• Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations (Item 10, Part B) has been updated to reflect that PT Asset
Management, LLC is no longer an SEC registered investment adviser.
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Item 3: Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Item 2: Material Changes
Item3: Table of Contents........................................................................................................................ ii
Item4: Advisory Business.......................................................................................................................1
Item 5: Fees and Compensation.............................................................................................................4
Item 6: Performance -Based Fees and Side -By -Side Management.........................................................6
Item7: Types of Clients...........................................................................................................................7
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of ...........................................................
7
InvestmentLoss......................................................................................................................................7
Item 9: Disciplinary Information...........................................................................................................10
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations................................................................10
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading ..........
11
Item 12: Brokerage Practices................................................................................................................12
Item 13: Reviews of Accounts...............................................................................................................14
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation..............................................................................15
Item15: Custody...................................................................................................................................15
Item 16: Investment Discretion.............................................................................................................16
Item 17: Voting Client Securities (Proxy Voting)...................................................................................16
Item 18: Financial Information..............................................................................................................16
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Item 4: Advisory Business
A. Description of the Advisory Firm
Public Trust Advisors, LLC is a Limited Liability Company organized in the state of
Colorado.
This firm has been in business since September of 2011, with offices in 8 states including CA, CO,
CT, FL, NM, NY, OH and TX. The principal owners are Thomas D Jordan, Gregory S Wright, Randy
S Palomba, Thomas N Tight, John F Grady and Chris M. DeBow.
Public Trust Advisors, LLC (hereinafter "Public Trust") may from time to time utilize the services
of a third party in a sub -advisory capacity to provide certain services to its clients, including, but
not limited to, arbitrage rebate compliance services. In these cases, Public Trust will obtain
written permission from the client and ensure the client receives all required disclosure
information regarding the sub -adviser. Public Trust will continually monitor the services
provided by the sub -adviser.
B. Types of Advisory Services
Public Trust offers the following services to advisory clients:
Investment Advisory Services
Public Trust offers investment advisory services predominantly to state and local U.S.
government entities, non-profit corporations and charitable organizations. Service Product
Offerings:
• Separately Managed Accounts {SMA} - These services are provided on either a
discretionary or non -discretionary basis, depending upon each Client's needs and
requirements and subject to the written investment guidelines provided by each Client.
The investment guideline information provided by each Client, together with any other
information re lati ng to t he Client's overall investment requirements ("Investment Policy
Statement"), will be used by Public Trust to determine the appropriate investment
strategy for each client portfolio.
• Local Government Investment Pools (LGIP) - These services are provided to individual
Participants within each respective LGIP on a discretionary basis, subject to each LGIP's
written investment guidelines. These guidelines together with any other information
relatingto the LGIP's overall investment requirements ("Investment Policy Statement"),
will be used by Public Trust to determine the appropriate investment strategy far each
client portfolio. LGIP's managed by Public Trust are: Colorado Local Government Liquid
Asset Trust ("COLOTRUST"), Michigan Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System
("Michigan CLASS"), New York Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System ("NYCLASS"),
Texas Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System Trust ("Texas CLASS"), Florida
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Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System ("FLCLASS"), Virginia Investment Pool Trust
Fund ("VML") and TrustlNdiana.
• Term Series Investments. These services are provided on a discretionary basis to
Participants within certain LGIP's. Term Series investments adhere to the Investment
Policy Statements of the respective LGIP and have an investment minimum.
Public Trust does not assume any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided by
a Client and is not obligated to verify any information received from a Client. Under all
circumstances, Clients should promptly notify Public Trust in writing of any changes to their
Investment Policy Statement. In the event that a Client notifies Public Trust of changes to its
Investment Policy Statement, Public Trust will review such changes, perform a compliance
verification to identify any non-compliant securities, and implement any necessary revisions or
remedial actions to the Client's portfolio.
Public Trust invests Client assets in fixed income securities. Please refer to Item 8 for additional
information about Public Trust's methods of analysis, investment strategies, and their
associated risks.
Administrative and TransferAgency Services
Public Trust provides administrative and transfer agency services to the LGIP's of COLOTRUST,
Michigan CLASS, NYCLASS, Texas CLASS, TrustlNdiana, Louisiana Asset Management Pool
("LAMP"), FLCLASS and VM L. Services provided include, but are not limited to, the maintenance
of Participant records, transactions and account balances; and money movements based on
client requests.
Fund Accounting Services
Public Trust provides fund accounting services for COLOTR UST, Michigan CLASS, NYC LASS, Texas
CLASS, TrustlNdiana, LAMP, FLCLASS and VML., Services provided include, the daily accounting
of assets, income earned and expenses incurred to derive a daily Net Asset Value {NAV} and a
daily dividend rate to be paid to Participants. Additional services provided are annual financials
and Board reports.
Consulting Services
Public Trust also provides investment related consulting services to clients. Consulting services
may include the following:
• Request for proposal {RFP} creation and implementation.
• Review of investment portfolio{s} and investment policies.
• Review of organization structure and functions regarding the investment activities.
• Review of investment compliance with applicable state and internally imposed
requirements.
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• Future investment planning strategies and implementation analysis and recommendations.
• Broker/Dealer selection assistance.
• Banking institution selection assistance.
• Investment risk analysis.
Nan -Managed Account Services
Upon discretion and final approval by Public Trust, some clients may be permitted to establish
one or mare non -managed accounts for the purposes of client reporting. These accounts do not
receive ongoing supervision and monitoring services like those provided to accounts through
our Investment Advisory Services described above. Public Trust does not make any investment
recommendations and will not monitor specific securities or general portfolios for these
accounts. The primary purpose far this service is to include non -managed accounts awned by
the client in the performance reports provided by Public Trust to certain clients. Although we do
not provide on-going management services or specific investment recommendations for these
accounts, non -managed accounts will be included in the performance reports that are prepared
and provided to clients. Clients are solely responsible for initiating the purchase and sale of
securities held in non -managed accounts. Therefore, clients with non -managed accounts, and
not Public Trust or any of its employees, will have the exclusive responsibility for the
performance and monitoring of the underlying securities that are purchased for, or held, in a
non -managed account. Public Trust does not currently charge a fee far this service. However,
clients will be required to enter into a written agreement with Public Trust, and they will be
provided a copy of this disclosure brochure prior to establishing a non -managed account.
C. Client Tailored Services and Client Imposed Restrictions
Public Trust offers the same suite of services to all of its SMA clients. However, specific client
financial plans and their implementation are dependent upon the client Investment Policy
Statement which outlines each client's current investment objectives (income, tax levels, and
risk tolerance levels) and is used to construct a client specific plan to aid in the selection of a
portfolio that matches restrictions, needs, and targets.
At the beginning of the client relationship, Public Trust contacts the client to gather
and discuss information regarding their overall investment objectives and guidelines. Where
applicable, an Investment policy is requested from the client and utilized to tailor the
investments and objectives of the portfolio. From there we assist the client in determining the
investment strategy or strategies that are best suited to meet the client's needs and objectives.
Once a client has selected an investment strategy or strategies, we provide continuous
supervision and management of the assets. Clients are responsible for informing us of any
changes to their investment objectives and /or restrictions.
Clients may not impose restrictions in investing in certain securities or types of securities in
accordance with theirvaIues or beliefs.
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D. Wrap Fee Programs
A wrap fee program is an investment program where the investor pays one stated fee that
includes management fees, transaction costs, fund expenses, and any other administrative fees.
Public Trust does not participate in any wrap fee programs.
E. Amounts Under Management
As of February 28, 2017, Public Trust had discretionary assets under management in the amount
of $21,594,727,300 and non -discretionary assets under management in the amount of
$3,148,170,276. In addition, Public Trust offers fund accounting, administrative, and transfer
agency services to one LGIP with respect to assets in the amount of $1,521,320,947.
Item 5: Fees and Compensation
A. Fee Schedule
Loco] Government Investment Pool (LGIP) Fees
LGIP account fees are calculated using one of the following methods:
(Previous Closed Period's Net Asset Value) The net assets of the previous closed period
(i.e. Thursday's net asset figure is utilized as the basis for the fee calculation for Friday,
Saturday and Sunday. This methodology holds true for holiday days as well days that
fall on a Monday through Friday) will be multiplied by the applicable fee rate{s} and
divided by 365 or 366 days in the event of a leap year to equal the daily Fee accrual.
(Current Day's Shares Outstanding) The current day's shares outstanding will be
multiplied by the applicable fee rate{s} and divided by 365 or 366 days in the event of a
leap year to equal the daily Fee accrual. For weekend days and holidays, the shares
outstanding for the previous business day will be utilized for the calculation of the fees.
(Ending Market Value of the Net Assets excluding accrued interest and accrued
expenses) The ending market value of the net assets {excluding accrued interest and
accrued expenses} of the previous business day {closed period} (i.e. Thursday's net asset
figure is utilized as the basis for the fee calculation far Friday, Saturday and Sunday. This
methodology holds true for holiday days as well days that fall on a Monday through
Friday) will be multiplied by the applicable fee rate{s} and divided by 365 or 366 days in
the event of a leap year to equal the daily Fee accrual.
(Ending Market Value of the Net Assets excluding accrued interest and accrued
expenses) The ending market value of the net assets (excluding accrued interest and
accrued expenses) of the 15" day and last calendar day will be multiplied by the
applicable fee rate{s} and divided by 365 or 366 days in the event of a leap year and
multiplied by the number of days in the semi-monthly period to equal the monthly
accrual.
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Fees may be tiered or at a fixed rate depending on the Agreement for the specific LGIP. Fees
may be charged up to an annual rate of 0.15%. Fees paid to Public Trust for the LGIP accounts
cover portfolio management (where applicable), fund accounting, administrative and transfer
agency services and can cover various auxiliary expenses, including but not limited to, legal,
audit, and board expenditures. These fees are payable on a monthly basis by the client to Public
Trust. Certain agreements between Public Trust and the Board of Trustees of the LGIP may allow
for fees to be waived. Fees maybe waived or abated at anytime, or from time to time, at the
sale discretion of Public Trust. Any such waived fees may be restored by the written agreement
of the Board of Trustees.
Term Series Investment Fees
Term series Investment fees are based on the original principal amount invested by the
Participant up to 0.15% (annualized). Fees are automatically withdrawn from the initial
investment. Public Trust may waive fees without Board of Trustee approval. Early withdraw
penalties will be assessed.
Separately Managed Account {SMA} Fees
SMA account fees are calculated using ane of the following methods:
• average market value
• average market value plus accrued interest
• average monthly book value of the underlying net assets under management
• ending market value for the month or quarter or per portfolio
Fees will be calculated based on the number of days in the month or quarter of the billing period.
Fees may be based on the number of the days in the year, (lea pyea r, 366 days) or at a fixed basis
of 365 days. Fees may be prorated if the billing period is not a full monthly or quarterly period.
Fees may be charged at a fixed rate, tiered rate structure or a fixed dollar amount per billing
period, based on the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement. Certain Agreements cap fees
at a maximum amount per quarter or year. Public Trust can also impose a minimum fee of up to
$1,000 per month in accordance with the Agreement. Certain states impose taxes for doing
business in that state. These taxes may be collected in addition to the fees associated with
services provided by Public Trust. Overall, fees are based upon the needs of the client and
complexity of the situation, agreed to in writing with the client and evidenced in the final fee
schedule of the executed Agreement. Fees are invoiced to the client and are paid either monthly
or quarterly in arrears. Clients may terminate their contracts per the terms of their Agreement
with Public Trust. Because fees are charged in arrears, no refund policy is necessary. If the
Agreement is terminated by either the client or Public Trust prior to the end of a billing period,
fees shall be prorated to the effective date of termination. Annual fees can be up to 0.30%,
depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to, the amount of assets being
managed. Fees will be collected via check, Automated Clearing House (ACH), bank wire, or paid
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directly from the client's custodian account(s). Fees associated with Public Trust services are
negotiated individually with each client.
Consulting Services Fees
Payment received by Public Trust providing consulting services to clients is based on the scope
of work to be performed, the time frame of the work, and complexity of the work to be
completed. These fees are generally charged at a fixed rate. Fees may be charged based on a
percentage of net assets or at an hourly rate.
All fees charged to clients are fully described in the Investment Advisory Agreement between
the client and Public Trust.
The firm may from time to time charge a fixed rate for services. The amount is negotiable and
depends on the extent of services required and is mutually agreed to, in writing, by the Client
and Public Trust.
B. Other Fees and Expenses
Clients should understand that the advisory fees described herein may not include certain
charges imposed by third parties such as custodial fees and expenses. Client assets may also be
subject to (as applicable) transaction costs, retirement plan administration fees, odd-lot
differentials, transfer taxes, wire transfer and electronic fund fees, and other fees and taxes on
brokerage accounts and securities transactions.
These fees and expenses are separate from and in addition to the fees charged by Public Trust.
Accordingly, each Client should review all applicable fees, to fully understand the total amount
of fees to be paid by the Client and to thereby evaluate the advisory services being provided.
C. Prepayment of Fees
Not Applicable.
D. Outside Compensation for the Sale of Securities to Clients
Neither Public Trust nor its supervised persons accept any compensation forthe sale of securities
or other investment products, including asset-based sales charges or services fees from the sale
of mutual funds.
Item 5: Performance -Based Fees and Side -By -Side Management
Public Trust does not charge or accept performance-based fees or other fees based on a share
of capital gains on or capital appreciation of the assets of a client.
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Item 7: Types of Clients
Public Trust offers investment advisory services predominantly to state and local U.S. government
entities, non-profit corporations and charitable organizations. Public Trust investment advisory clients
generally include state and municipal governmental entities, non-profit corporations including
hospitals, schools, colleges and cultural institutions that have raised funds through the issuance of tax
exempt debt obligations
Minimum Account Sire
Currently, Public Trust has only one product that has a minimum account investment. The Term Series
minimum investment account amount is $500,000.00. Public Trust evaluates all other accounts on a
case by case basis.
Item 8: Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies, and Risk of
Investment Loss
A. Methods of Analysis and Investment Strategies
Methods of Analysis
Public Trust's methods of analysis include fundamental and technical analysis.
• Fundamental analysis - Involves the evaluation of a security that attempts to measure
its intrinsic value by studying related economic, financial and other qualitative and
quantitative factors.
• Technical analysis - Involves the examination of past market data such as prices and the
volume of trading, which may provide an estimate of the future value of a security.
Investment Strategies
Public Trust has five (5) investment strategies with different investment objectives as outlined below.
Money Market - This strategy is offered only to LGIP's emphasizing convenient short-term
investment opportunities carefully chosen to optimize interest earnings while at the same time
maximizing safety and liquidity. Short-term, high quality fixed income securities are utilized due
to their minimal credit and volatility risk with the objective of maintaining a constant $1.00 net
asset value. Typically, this strategy can invest in U.S. Treasury and Agency securities, commercial
paper, repurchase agreements and bank deposits, certificates of deposit and corporate notes
with a weighted average maturity (WAM) to reset of 60 days and WAM to final of 90-120 days.
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Enhanced Cash - The overall objectives are to preserve capital while providing high current
income with a high degree of liquidity and lower excess risk than shortterm benchmarks. Short-
term, high quality fixed income securities are utilized due to their minimal credit and volatility
risk. Generally, the weighted average maturity of the investments in this strategy can range from
six to eighteen months. Typically, this strategy invests in U.S. Treasury and Agency securities,
commercial paper, short-term corporate notes and bonds, and municipal bonds.
Core Assets- The overall objectives are to provide a steady stream of income with longer-term
capital appreciation. High quality fixed income investments are utilized to ensure minimal credit
and volatility risk. This strategy involves active management of duration, sector and security
selection. Common benchmarks for this strategy can be the Merrill Lynch 1-3 and 1-5 U.S.
Treasury & Agency Indexes or as specified in the client's investment policy. Typically, this
strategy invests in U.S. Treasury and Agency securities as well as medium-term corporate and
municipal bonds.
Bond Proceeds - For portfolios where there are liability -driven investment considerations, such
as clients whose portfolios are funded with bond proceeds that are utilized to make payments
associated with certain projects, we recommend securities specifically matched to meet
appropriate draw schedules and we modify the portfolio as the schedule changes or as
investment opportunities present themselves.
Term Series Investments— The Term Series Investment is designed to complement the daily
liquidity of the underlying LGIP by offering Participants the opportunity to invest in fixed -term
securities with maturities ranging between 90 and 365 days. A projected dividend rate is
determined when investments are executed for each Term Series and is declared and paid on
the agreed upon maturity date. Each Term Series Investment is owned by that specific
Participant within the LGIP. The permissible investments for the Term Series will mirror the
underlying permissible investments of the LGIP. Term Series accounts seek to return all invested
principle on the selected maturity date. Early withdrawals from Term Series Investments may
result in penalties.
B. Material Risks Involved
Investing involves risks, including possible loss of principal, which clients would have to bear.
The investment decisions made by Public Trust for clients are subject to certain risks, and such
decisions may not always be profitable. Public Trust does not guarantee returns or performance
against stated benchmarks. Past performance is not aguarantee of future results. The following
is a summary of common risks associated with investing in fixed-income securities.
Interest Rate Risk - A bond's price and yield share an inverse relationship. Interest rate risk may
change a bond's value due to a change in the absolute level in interest rates, the spread between
two rates or a shift in the yield curve. The actual degree of a bond's sensitivity to changes in
interest rates depends on various characteristics of the investment such as coupon and maturity.
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Credit Risk - The risk that a bond issuer may fail to make payments for which it is obligated.
Public Trust focuses on an issuer's financial condition to gauge its ability to make payments of
interest and principal in a timely manner. Credit risk is also gauged by quality ratings
organizations such as Moody's and Standard & Poor's.
Liquidity Risk - The degree to which an investment can be sold at or near it's fair
value. The size of a bond's market, the frequency of trades, ease of valuation and issue size
impact liquidity risk.
Market Risk - The risk that the value of securities awned may go up or dawn sometimes rapidly
or unpredictably, due to factors affecting securities markets generally or particular industries.
Issuer Risk - The risk that the value of a security may decline for a reason directly related to the
issuer, such as management performance, financial leverage and reduced demand for the
issuer's goods or services.
Default Risk - The risk that a bond issuer {or counterparty} will default, by failing to repay
principal and interest in a timely manner.
The market value of bands will generally fluctuate inversely with interest rates and other market
conditions prior to maturity and will equal par value at maturity. Interest rates for bonds may
be fixed at the time of issuance, and payment of principal and interest may be guaranteed by
the issuer and, in the case of U.S. Treasury obligations, backed by the full faith and credit of the
U.S. Treasury. Since U.S. Treasury bonds have longer maturities, the market value of U.S.
Treasury bonds will generally fluctuate more than U.S. Treasury bills.
Public Trust generally seeks investments that do not involve significant or unusual risk beyond
the scope of the domestic high-grade fixed income universe. Public Trust believes that the
common risks involved with investing in fixed income securities as outlined above can be
mitigated by prudently diversifying a portfolio's holdings. Public Trust also manages these
portfolio holdings in concert with the client's individual investment policy and tolerances.
C. Risks of Specific Securities Utilized
Public Trust generally seeks investment strategies that do not involve significant or unusual risk
beyond that of the general domestic and/or international band markets.
• Treasury Inflation Protected/inflation Linked Bonds: The Risk of default on these bonds
is dependent upon the U.S. Treasury defaulting (extremely unlikely); however, they carry
a potential risk of lasing share price value, albeit rather minimal.
• Fixed Income is an investment that guarantees fixed periodic payments in the future that
may involve economic risks such as inflationary risk, interest rate risk, default risk,
repayment of principal risk, etc.
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• Debt securities carry risks such as the possibility of default on the principal, fluctuation
in interest rates, and counterparties being unable to meet obligations.
• Short term trading risks include liquidity, economic stability and inflation.
Past performance is not aguarantee of future returns. Investing in securities involves a risk of loss
that you, as a client, should recognize.
Item 9: Disciplinary Information
A. Criminal or Civil Actions
Neither Public Trust nor any of its employees have been subject to regulatory disciplinary action.
B. Administrative Proceedings
There are no administrative proceedings to report.
C. Self-regulatory Organization (SRO) Proceedings
There are no self-regulatory organization proceedings to report.
Item 10: Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
A. Registration as a Broker/Dealer or Broker/Dealer Representative
Neither Public Trust nor any of our management persons are registered, or have an application
pending to register, as a broker-dealer or a registered representative of a broker-dealer. Public
Trust does not recommend or select other investment advisers for clients in exchange for
compensation from those advisers.
Public Trust maintains two affiliated entities; 1) PT Asset Management, LLC, a wholly owned
subsidiary under common control, and 2) PT Advisors, LLC, a limited liability company organized
under the laws of Colorado and registered to do business in Colorado as well as additional states.
Each of these entities maintains separate client agreements for each respective entity.
B. Registration as a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool
Operator, or a Commodity Trading Advisor
Neither Public Trust nor its representatives are registered as or have pending applications to
become a Futures Commission Merchant, Commodity Pool Operator, or a Commodity Trading
Advisor.
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C. Registration Relationships Material to this Advisory Business and
Possible Conflicts of Interests
Neither Public Trust nor its representatives have any material relationships to this advisory
business that would present a possible conflict of interest.
D. Selection of Cit her Advisers or Managers and How This Adviser is
Compensated for Those Selections
All client assets are managed by Public Trust. The firm does not select or utilize third party
managers or other advisers.
Item 11: Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client
Transactions and Personal Trading
A. Code of Ethics
Public Trust maintains a policy of strict compliance with the highest standards of ethical business
conduct and the provisions of applicable federal securities laws, including rules and regulations
promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Public Trust has adapted a written
Code of Ethics that covers the following areas: Statement of General Policy, Access Persons, Chief
Compliance Officer ("CCO") Designee, Standards of Business Conduct, Protecting the
Confidentiality of Client Information, Social Media, Prohibition Against Insider Trading,
Preclearance, Personal Securities Transactions, Reporting Procedures, Participation in Affiliated
Limited Offerings, Gifts & Entertainment, Political Contributions, Covered Associates, Rumor
Mongering, Whistleblower Policy, Reporting of Violations and Sanctions, Records, and
Acknowledgement. Our Code of Ethics is available free upon request to any client or prospective
client.
B. Recommendations Involving Material Financial Interests
Public Trust does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in which a related person
to Public Trust or Public Trust has a material financial interest.
C. Investing Personal Money in the Same Securities as Clients
Public Trust does not recommend that clients buy or sell any security in which a related person
to Public Trust or Public Trust has a material financial interest.
D. Trading Securities At/Around the Same Time as Clients' Securities
On infrequent occasions, aur personnel may buy or sell a security for their awn accounts, which
coincidentally is being purchased or sold for the accounts of our clients. The fixed-income
securities Public Trust recommends far purchase and sale are of the type which the Securities and
Exchange Commission has expressly recognized as presenting little opportunity for the type of
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improper trading which compliance with the Code of Ethics reporting requirements is designed
to uncover. As noted above, whenever aur personnel act in a fiduciary capacity, we will endeavor
to consistently put the client's interest ahead of the firm's.
Item 12: Brokerage Practices
A. Selection Criteria and Best Execution
As a fiduciary, Public Trust has an obligation to use its best efforts to seek to obtain the best
available price and mast favorable execution given the circumstances with respect to all portfolio
transactions placed by Public Trust on behalf of aur clients. This process is commonly referred to
as "best execution". As part of aur best execution process Public Trust evaluates broker-dealers
on a variety of criteria, including, but not limited to: {i} capital strength and stability, {ii} execution
capabilities, {iii} trading expertise in fixed income securities, (iv)inventory of fixed income
securities, {v} liquidity, {vi} any transaction costs, and {vii} reliable and accurate communications
and settlement capabilities. From the evaluation, Public Trust selects and maintains a list of
brokers ("Approved Brokers") that are used for client transaction execution. To help ensure the
firm is meeting our best execution obligations, Public Trust performs a periodic (no less than
annually) review of our trading practices and executions.
B. Order Aggregation and Allocation
From time to time Public Trust may determine, based on a variety of reasons, that the purchase
or sale of a particular security is appropriate for multiple client accounts. When this happens, we
may also determine that it is appropriate in the interest of efficient and effective execution to
attempt to execute the trade orders as ane or mare block trades (i.e. aggregate the securities to
be traded for each such account into one or more trade orders). These circumstances may, in
turn, give rise to actual or potential conflicts of interest among the accounts for whom the
security purchase or sale is appropriate, and among the subset of those accounts actually
participating in a block trade, especially if the block trade order results in a partial fill. To address
these conflicts, Public Trust has adopted policies and procedures regarding allocating investment
opportunities and executing block trades to provide an objective and equitable method of
allocation so that all clients are treated fairly. The basic objectives of these policies and
procedures are as follows:
• Public Trust will always allocate investment opportunities among clients' accounts in a
fair and equitable manner based on each client's overall investment objectives and
strategy, and any restrictions placed on the management of the account;
• Public Trust will only aggregate clients'trades when it believes that such aggregations are
consistent with its duty to seek best execution for its clients; and
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• Public Trust will strive to ensure that no single client participating in the block trade would
be favored over any other participating client.
• To avoid add lots containing small allocations, certain adjustments may be made under
certain circumstances.
• Nan -Discretionary accounts may or may not participate in block trades due to liquidity,
availability and cash flow needs.
The Custodian, when applicable, will be chosen based on their relatively law transaction fees and
their ability to perform their required duties. The Custodian provides for the safekeeping of
client's assets. The choice of Custodian will be subject to periodic review by Public Trust.
C. Soft Dollar Considerations
Public Trust prohibits the use of third party soft dollar arrangements and has never entered into
a soft dollar arrangement. Therefore, our customers are never charged for any soft dollar
research. However, during the course of doing business we may receive research including
unsolicited research from broker dealers. This information is often the same material that is made
available to all of their clients and publicly available through the internet. This information is
further outlined in Section 28{e} of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and although
customary and permitted, could possibly be deemed as an implied economic benefit. Accordingly,
Public Trust has adopted written policies and procedures regarding trading and brokerage
selection. The firm performs periodic reviews of all trading practices to help ensure that
transactions are executed in the best interest of each individual client.
D. Directed Brokerage
In certain circumstances, Public Trust may accept written direction from a client regarding the use
of a particular broker-dealer to execute some or all transactions for the client. When that
happens, the client has usually negotiated terms and arrangements for the account with that
broker-dealer, and Public Trust will not seek better execution services or prices from other broker-
dealers. In addition, depending on the arrangement, Public Trust may not be able to aggregate a
directed brokerage client's transactions with other Public Trust client transactions far the same
security and Public Trust. Importantly, Public Trust will have limited ability to ensure the broker-
dealer selected by the client will provide best possible execution, and thus, the client may pay
higher commissions or other transaction costs or greater spreads, or receive less favorable net
prices, on transactions for the account than would otherwise be the case. Subject to its duty of
best execution, Public Trust may decline a client's request to direct brokerage if, in Public Trust's
sole discretion, such directed brokerage arrangements would result in additional operational
difficulties and not be in the best interest of the requesting client. Further, from time to time,
Public Trust may examine current market information for the benefit of the client in assessingthe
cost versus benefit of using a directed broker.
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E. Trade Errors
Public Trust has internal controls for the prevention of trade errors; however, trade errors in
client accounts cannot always be avoided. Public Trust strives to correct all trade errors prior to
the settlement of any transaction. Public Trust maintains records of all errors it identifies,
including the original trade ticket, trade date, broker, client affected, identification of the source
of the error, and the results of the error and any correction, including future preventative
measures. Consistent with its fiduciary duty, it is the policy of Public Trust to correct trade errors
in a manner that is in the best interest of the client. Public Trust will promptly notify the client if
a trade error results in a gain or lass to the client. In cases where the client causes the trade error,
the client will be responsible for any lass resulting from the correction. Depending on the specific
circumstances of the trade error, the client may not be able to receive any gains generated as a
result of the error correction. If the error was caused by Public Trust, the client will be made whole
and any lass resulting from the trade error will be absorbed by Public Trust. If the error is caused
by the broker-dealer, the broker-dealer will be responsible far covering all trade error costs. If an
investment gain results from the correcting trade, the gain will remain in the client's account.
Public Trust may also confer with clients to determine if the client should forego the gain (e.g.,
due to tax reasons),
Public Trust will never retain any portion of any gains made resulting from trade error corrections
or profit in any wayfrom trade errors. If the gain does not remain in the account, Public Trust will
donate the amount to charity. Generally, if related trade errors result in bath gains and losses in
an account, they may be netted.
Item 13: Reviews of Accounts
A. Frequency and Nature of Periodic Reviews and Who Makes Those
Reviews
A member of Portfolio Management will review clients' accounts with regards to their investment
policies, risk tolerance levels and allocations at least monthly.
B. Factors That Will Trigger a Non -Periodic Review of Client Accounts
Reviews may be triggered by material market, economic or political events, or by changes in
client's financial situations.
C. Content and Frequency of Regular Reports Provided to Clients
Custodians have been instructed to provide each client with a monthly statement and/or online
access to view their custody statements. These statements detail the assets held and asset values
of the client's accounts. Monthly reports and/or online access to client transaction activity, are
provided to all SMA clients. These reports and online access disclose such items as portfolio
returns, holdings, transactions and issuer concentrations. Monthly reports are provided to the
LGIP Participants denoting their balances, transactions and income earned for the period. LGIP
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custodian statements are provided to the Boards or at a minimum a contact of the LGIP on a
quarterly basis.
Item 14: Client Referrals and Other Compensation
A. Economic Benefits Provided by Third Parties for Advice Rendered to Clients
(Includes Sales Awards or other Prizes)
Public Trust does not receive any economic benefit, directly or indirectly from any third party for
advice rendered to Public Trust clients.
B. Compensation to Non -Advisory Personnel for Client Referrals
Public Trust has entered into a Solicitation arrangement with a third -party firm pursuant to which
representatives of their firm may offer Public Trust's services to the public. Through this
arrangement, Public Trust will pay a cash referral fee to the solicitor or soliciting firm based on
percentage of revenue collected from the client. The Solicitation Agreement is in writing and
complies with the requirements of Rule 206(4)-3 of the Advisers Act. If a client is introduced to
Public Trust by a solicitor, Public Trust will pay that solicitor a fee in accordance with the
requirements of Rule 206(4)-3 of the Advisers Act and any corresponding state securities law
requirements. While the specific terms of each agreement may differ, generally, the
compensation will be based upon Public Trust's engagement of new clients and the retention of
those clients and is calculated using a varying percentage of the fees paid to Public Trust by such
clients. Any such fee shall be paid solely from Public Trust's investment management fee, and
shall not result in any additional charge to the client.
Each prospective client who is referred to Public Trust under such an arrangement will receive a
copy of Public Trust's firm brochure and a separate written disclosure document disclosing the
nature of the relationship between the third- party solicitor and Public Trust and the amount of
compensation that will be paid by Public Trust to the solicitor.
Item 15: Custody
SMA clients should receive statements on at least a quarterly basis directly from the qualified
custodian that holds and maintains their assets. Clients are urged to carefully review all custodial
statements and compare them to any account reports provided by Public Trust. In certain cases,
our reports may vary from custodial statements based on accounting procedures, reporting
dates, orvaluation methodologies of certain securities.
Participants in LGIP accounts receive, at a minimum, audited financial statements within 120 days
of LGIP's fiscal year end.
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Item 15: Investment Discretion
For accounts where Public Trust is granted discretionary authority in writing, Public Trust will
normally determine (without first obtaining client's permission for each transaction): 1) the type
of securities to be bought and sold, 2) the dollar amounts of the securities to be bought and sold,
3) the broker-dealers through which transactions will be executed, 4) whether a client's
transaction should be combined with those of other Clients and traded as a "block", and 5) the
commission rates and/or transactions casts paid to effect the transactions.
For non -discretionary accounts, Public Trust will, for securities purchase or portfolio
recommendations, provide suggestions to the client and if agreed upon for investment, will
implement the transactions.
Item 17: Voting Client Securities (Proxy Voting)
Public Trust will not ask for, nor accept voting authority for client securities. Further, the types of
securities purchased for clients' accounts are non -equity securities, which typically do not have
voting rights.
Item 18: Financial Information
A. Balance Sheet
Public Trust does not solicit prepayment of more than $1,200 in fees per client, six months or
more in advance and therefore is not required to provide, and has not provided a balance sheet.
B. Financial Conditions Reasonably Likely to Impair Ability to Meet
Contractual Commitments to Clients
Neither Public Trust nor its management have any financial conditions that are likely to
reasonably impair aur ability to meet contractual commitments to clients.
C. Bankruptcy Petitions in Previous Ten Years
Public Trust has not been the subject of a bankruptcy petition in the last ten years.
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Eagle County, Colorado
Investment Policy
INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
Eagle County (the "County"), centrally located in the Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70, is
home to the internationally renowned ski resorts Vail and Beaver Creek. The County operates as
a statutory county, with a three-member Hoard of County Commissioners.
The Board of County Commissioners for Eagle County first adopted the County's Investment
Policy on October 13, 1992, by Resolution 92-128. The Board of County Commissioners
approved this version of the Investment Policy on &V C�_�� ��a _ 2017 by
Consent Agenda.
The following Investment Policy addresses the methods, procedures, and practices which must
be exercised to ensure effective and judicious fiscal and investment management of the County's
funds. This investment Policy shall apply to the investment management of those County funds
listed in Annex I of this Investment Policy.
All cash, except for certain restricted funds also listed in Annex I of this Investment Policy, shall
be pooled for investment purposes. The investment income derived from the pooled investment
account shall be allocated to the pooled funds listed in Annex I based upon the proportion of
their respective average balances relative to the total pooled balance.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES
The County's funds shall be invested in accordance with all applicable County policies and
codes, Colorado statutes, and federal regulations, and in a manner designed to accomplish the
following objectives, which are listed in priority order:
• Preservation of capital and protection of investment principal.
• Maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet anticipated cash flows.
• Diversification to avoid incurring unreasonable market risks.
• Attainment of a market value rate of return.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
In accordance with C.R.S. § 38-10-708, the Board of County Commissioners has granted the
County Treasurer (the "Treasurer") authority for conducting investment transactions. The
Deputy Treasurer and other authorized persons may be appointed to assist the Treasurer in
performing investment management functions. Annex 11 lists the persons authorized to transact
investment business for the County.
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The Treasurer shall establish written administrative procedures for the operation of the County's
investment program consistent with this Investment Policy.
The Treasurer may engage the support services of outside professionals in regard to her
investment program, so long as she Can clearly demonstrate that these services produce a net
financial advantage or necessary financial protection of the County's financial resources. Such
services may include engagement of financial advisors in conjunction with debt issuance,
portfolio management support, special legal representation, third party custodial services, and
independent rating services.
PRUDENCE
The standard of prudence to be used for managing the County's assets is the "prudent investor"
rule applicable to a fiduciary, which states that a prudent investor "shall exercise the judgment
and care, under circumstances then prevailing, which men of prudence, discretion, and
intelligence exercise in the management of the property of another, not in regard to speculation
but in regard to the permanent disposition of funds, considering the probable income as well as
the probable safety of capital." C.R.S. § 15-1-304, Standard for Investments.
The County's overall investment program shall be designed and managed with a degree of
professionalism that is worthy of the public trust. The County recognizes that no investment is
totally riskless and that the investment activities of the County are a matter of public record.
Accordingly, the County recognizes that occasional measured losses may occur in a diversified
portfolio and shall be considered within the context of the overall portfolio's return, provided
that adequate diversification has been implemented and that the sale of a security is in the best
long-term interest of the County.
The Treasurer and other authorized persons acting in accordance with written procedures and
exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal responsibility for an individual security's
credit risk or market price changes, provided that the deviations from expectations are reported
in a timely fashion to the Board of County Commissioners and appropriate action is taken to
control adverse developments.
ETHICS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Elected officials and employees involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal
business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment program or that
could impair or create the appearance of an impairment of their ability to make impartial
investment decisions. Employees and investment officials shall disclose to the Treasurer any
material financial interest they have in financial institutions that conduct business with the
County, and they shall subordinate their personal investment transactions to those of the County.
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The County adheres to the Government Finance Officers Association's Code of Professional
Ethics, a copy of which is available online at hiti)://www.gfoa.orL,.
AUTHORIZED SECURITIES AND TRANSACTIONS
All investments shall be made in accordance with the following Colorado laws: C.R.S. § 1 I-
10.5-101, et seq. Public Deposit Protection Act; C.R.S. § 24-75-60I, et. seq. Funds - Legal
Investments; C.R.S. § 24-75-603, Depositories; and C.R.S. § 24-75-702, Local Governments —
authority to pool surplus funds. Any revisions or extensions of these sections of the Colorado
Revised Statutes will be assumed to be part of this Investment Policy immediately upon being
enacted.
The Treasurer has further restricted the investment of County funds to the following types of
securities and transactions:
1. U.S. Treasury Obligations: Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Treasury Bonds, and Treasury
Strips with maturities not exceeding five years from the date of trade settlement.
2. Federal Instrumentality Securities: Debentures, discount notes, callable securities, step-up
securities, and stripped principal or coupons with maturities not exceeding five years from
the date of trade settlement. Subordinated debt shall not be purchased.
3. General Obli ations and Revenue Obli ations of state or local governments with a maturity
not exceeding five years from the date of trade _settlement: General Obligations and Revenue
Obligations of this state or any political subdivision of this state must be rated at the time of
purchase at least A- or the equivalent by at least two nationally recognized statistical rating
organizations ("NRSROs"). General Obligations and Revenue Obligations of any other state
or political subdivision of any other state must be rated at the time of purchase at least AA -
or the equivalent by at least two NRSROs. Exposure to municipal bonds shall not exceed
25% of the portfolio with no more than 5% held in any one issuer.
4. Cg-Wrate Debt: Corporate dent with a maturity not exceeding three years from the date of
trade settlement, issued by any corporation or bank organized and operating within the
United States. The County hereby further authorizes investments in dollar denominated
securities issued by a corporation or bank that is organized and operating within Canada or
Australia, not to exceed a portfolio allocation of 10% per each country. The debt trust be
rated at least AA-, Aa3 or the equivalent at the time of purchase by at least two NRSROs.
Subordinated debt shall not be purchased. The combined exposure to corporate debt,
commercial paper and bankers acceptances shall not exceed 50% of the portfolio, with no
more than 5% held in any one issuer.
5. Non-negotiable Certificates of Deppsit: Non-negotiable Certificates of Deposits ("CD") in
any Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. ("FDIC") insured state or national bank located
in Colorado that is an eligible public depository as defined in C.R.S. § 1.1-10.5-103. CDs
that exceed FDIC insurance limits shall be collateralized as required by the Public Deposit
Protection Act, The County shall Limit the aggregate value of CDs to no more than 25% of
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the County's total portfolio, and the amount of CDs that can be purchased from any one
financial institution shall be limited to 5% of the County's total portfolio.
b. Commercial Paper: Commercial paper with an original maturity of 270 days or less that is
rated at least A-1, P-1 or the equivalent at the time of purchase by at least two NRSROs. The
aggregate investment in commercial paper, corporate debt and banker's acceptances shall not
exceed 50% of the County's total portfolio, and no more than 5% of the County's total
portfolio may be invested in the obligations of any one issuer.
7. Eligible Banker's Acceptances: Eligible banker's acceptances with maturities not exceeding
180 days, issued by banks domiciled in the United States and operating under U.S. banking
laws. Eligible banker's acceptances shall be rated A-1, P-1 or the equivalent at the time of
purchase by at least two NRSRQs. The aggregate investment in banker's acceptances,
corporate debt and commercial paper shall not exceed SUclo of the County's total portfolio,
and no more than 5% of the County's total portfolio may be invested in the obligations of
any one issuer.
8. Repurchase Agreements: Repurchase agreements with a defined termination date of 180 days
or less collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities with a maturity not exceeding 10 years. For
the purpmse of this section, the term collateral shall mean purchased securities under the
terms of the County's approved Master Repurchase Agreement. The purchased securities
shall have a minimum market value including accrued interest of lag percent of the dollar
value of the transaction. Collateral shall be held in the County's custodial bank as
safekeeping agent, and the market value of the collateral securities shall be marked -to -the -
market daily.
Repurchase Agreements shall be entered into only with dealers who have executed a Master
Repurchase Agreement with the County and who are recognized as Primary Dealers by the
Federal Reserve Bank of New York or with firms that have a Primary Dealer within their
holding company structure.
9. Local Government Investment Pools: Local government investment pools authorized under
C.R.S. $ 24-75-742 that qualify as follows: are "no-load" (i.e., no commission or fee shall be
charged on purchases or sales of shares); have a constant net asset value of $1.00 per share;
limit assets of the fund to securities authorized by state statute; have a maximum stated
maturity and weighted average maturity in accordance with .Rule 2a-7 of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 and have a rating of AAAm or the equivalent by each NRSRD that
rates the pool.
10. _Money Market Mutual Funds: Money market mutual funds registered under the Investment
Company Act of 1940 that qualify as follows: are no-load; have a constant net asset value of
$1.00 per share); limit assets of the fund to securities authorized by state statute; have a
maximum Stated maturity and weighted average maturity in accordance with Rule 2a-7 of the
Investment Company Act of 1940; and have a rating of AAAm or the equivalent by each
NRSRO that rates the fund.
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Securities that have been downgraded below minimum ratings described herein may be sold or
held at the County's discretion. The portfolio will be brought back into compliance with
Investment Policy guidelines as soon as is practical.
The foregoing list of authorized securities shall be strictly interpreted. Any deviation from this
list must be pre -approved by the Treasurer in writing.
INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION
The County shall diversify its investments to avoid incurring unreasonable risks inherent in over-
investing in specific instruments, individual financial institutions, or maturities. Nevertheless,
the asset allocation in the portfolio should be flexible depending upon the outlook for the
economy, the securities market, and the County's anticipated cash flow needs. The County shall
limit investments to a maximum percentage of the portfolio as follows:
Security Types
(Aggregated when applicable)
Max %
Portfolio
Max %n Per
Lssuer
Non-negotiable CDs
25%
5%
General Obligation and Revenue Obligation Deist
25%
5%
Corporate Debt, Commercial Paper and Bankers Acceptances
5017c
5%
INVESTMENT MATURITY AND LIQUIDITY
Investments shall be limited to maturities not exceeding five years from the date of trade
settlement unless otherwise approved in writing by the Treasurer. The maximum weighted
average maturity for the portfolio shall be 2.5 years. The County's investable funds will be
invested to meet cash flow projections. Core funds (those funds that the County will not need for
expected, short-term liabilities) will be identified through cash flow projections so that they can
be invested longer -terra when market conditions are favorable for such strategies.
In the case of callable securities, the: first call date shall be used as the maturity date if, in the
opinion of the Treasurer, there is little doubt that the security will be called on that call date. The
final maturity date shall be used to disclose the maximum maturity liability in the County's
financial reports.
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COMPETITIVE TRANSACTIONS
With the exception of deposits, all investment transactions shall be conducted competitively with
authorized broker/dealers. At least three broker/dealers shall be contacted for each transaction
and their bid and offering prices shall be recorded. If the County is offered a security for which
there is no other readily available competitive offering, then the Treasurer will document
quotations for comparable or alternative securities.
SELECTION OF BROKERIDEALERS
The Treasurer shall maintain a list of broker/dealers approved for investment purposes, and it
shall be the County's policy to purchase securities only from those authorized firms.
To be eligible, a firm must meet at least one of the following criteria:
I . be recognized as a Primary Dealer by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York or have a
primary dealer within its holding company structure;
2. report voluntarily to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York; or
3. Qualify under Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 156-1 (Uniform Net Capital
Rule).
The County may engage the services of an investment advisory firm to assist in the management
of the portfolio. Such investment advisors may utilize their own approved list of broker/dealers.
Such approved brokers shall comply with the criteria listed above and shall provide the list of
broker/dealers to the County on an annual basis or upon request.
In the event that an investment advisor is not used by the County, the Treasurer will select
broker/dealers on the basis of their expertise in public cash management and their ability to
provide service to the County's account. Each authorized firm shall be required to submit and
annually update a County approved broker/dealer Information Request Form that includes the
firm's most recent financial statements.
The County may purchase commercial paper from direct issuers even though they are not on the
approved broker/dealer list as long as the commercial paper meets the criteria outlined in the
Section, "Authorized Securities and Transactions" of this Investment Policy.
SELECTION OF BANKS
Banks shall be approved by written resolution of the Board of County Commissioners to provide
depository and other banking services for the County. To be eligible for authorization, a bank
trust be a member of the FDIC and shall qualify as an eligible public depository as defined in
C.R_S. § 11-10.5-103. A list of approved banks is included in Annex III of this Investment
Policy.
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SAFEKEEPING AND CUSTODY
The Treasurer shall approve one or more banks to provide safekeeping and custodial services for
the County. Custodian banks shall be Selected on the basis of their ability to provide service to
the County's account and the competitive pricing of their services. A County approved custody
agreement shall be executed with each custodian bank prior to utilizing that bank's safekeeping
and custody services. To be eligible for designation as the County's safekeeping and custodian
bank, a financial institution shall qualify as an eligible public: depository as defined in C.R.S.
11-10.5-103.
The purchase and sale of securities and repurchase agreement transactions shall be settled on a
delivery versus payment basis. Ownership of all securities shall be perfected in the name of the
County. Sufficient evidence to title shall be consistent with modern investment, banking and
commercial practices.
All investment securities purchased by the County will be delivered by book entry and will be
held in third -party safekeeping by the County approved custodian bank, its correspondent bank
or the Depository Trust Company.
The County's custodian will be required to furnish the County monthly reports of holdings of
custodied securities as well as a report of monthly safekeeping activity.
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
The investment and cash management portfolio shall be designed to attain a market rate of return
throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking into account prevailing market conditions,
risk constraints for eligible securities, and cash flow requirements.
The County shall use a dynamic benchmark rate of return for the County's investment portfolio
which corresponds to the yield for the current U.S. Treasury security that matches the weighted
average maturity of the portfolio. All fees involved with managing the portfolio should be
included in the computation of the portfolio's rate of return.
REPORTING
Monthly, the Treasurer shall prepare a report listing the investments held by the County, the
current market valuation of the investments and performance results. The report shall include a
summary of investment earnings during the period. Portfolio reports prepared for the County
shall be compliant with all Governmental Accounting Standards Board requirements.
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POLICY REVISIONS
This Investment Policy shall be reviewed annually and may be amended as conditions warrant.
Policy annexes may be updated by the Treasurer as necessary provided the changes in no way
affect the substance or intent of this Investment Policy.
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Eagle County, Colorado Investment Policy prepared by:
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Teale Simonton, Treasurer
Eagle County, Colorado
Approved as to legal form:
Approved:
Eagle County, Colorado
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Eagle County Board of County Commissioners
Date: " &,u S T V; , 2017
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Annex I
Contributing Special Funds
The contributing special funds to the pooled investment portfolio that will be allocated
proportionate investment income are:
Offsite Road Improvement
School Dedication
Emergency 911
E.V. Transportation
E.V. Trails
R.F. Transportation
R.F. Trails
Emergency Reserve Fund
Transportation Vehicle Replacement Fund
Open Space Fund
Open Space Reserve Fund
Public Health Fund
The following funds are restricted funds and are not included in the pooled investment portfolio:
Health Insurance
Eagle County Reimbursement
Public Trustee Salary Accounts
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Annex II
Authorized Personnel
The following persons are authorized to transact investment business and wire Funds for
investment purposes on behalf of Eagle County, Colorado:
Teak Simonton, Treasurer
Anissa Berge, Chief Deputy Treasurer
Brandi Resa, Deputy Treasurer
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Annex Iii
Approved Banks and Savings and Loans
The following depositories have been approved by Eagle County, Colorado.
Alpine Bank
FirstBank of Avon
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS; LOCATIONS i VEHICLES (Attach ACORD'101, Addlllonal Remarks Schedule, M more space Is required)
Eagle County, its associated or affiliated entities, its successors and assigns, elected officials,
employees, agents and volunteers are Additional Insureds under the commercial general liability and
automobile liability policies of insurance.
Eagle County Treasurer
PO Box 479
Eagle, CO 81631
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE
THE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL BE DELIVERED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
C4 1988-ZU1U AGURU GURPURATIUN. All rights reserved.
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INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF CLIENT
Teak Simonton, County Treasurer
Anissa Berge, Chief Deputy Treasurer