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File #: MO 23-04    Version: 1 Name: Designate 2023 Official Depositories
Type: Motion Status: Passed
File created: 1/4/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/4/2023 Final action: 1/4/2023
Title: Designate Official City Depositories for 2023
Sponsors: Joe Huss

Organizational Business - Joe Huss, Finance Director/Asst. City Manager

 

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Designate Official City Depositories for 2023

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Executive Summary

Pursuant to Minnesota statutes, Council is required to annually designate depositories of city funds.

 

Background

This item fulfills the requirement of Minnesota State Statute 118A.02.  21st Century Bank serves as the City’s primary banking services provider and US Bank is used as a depository for certain investment transactions.  Village Bank is the primary provider for Twin Cities Gateway (TCG), the local tourism board for which Blaine serves as the fiscal agent. It is noted that in 2023, the fiscal agent duties will be transferred from Blaine to the City of Fridley. The transition will take place in the first quarter of 2023.

 

Strategic Plan Relationship

Compliance with statutes governing the deposit and investment of city funds contributes to the financial stability of the City.

 

Board/Commission Review

Not required.

 

Financial Impact

The city incurs roughly $75,000 in banking and bank related fees annually.

 

Public Outreach/Input

None required.

 

Staff Recommendation

By motion, designate the following as official depositories for City funds in 2023:

21st Century Bank

Village Bank

US Bank

 

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