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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Workshop
Meeting date/time: 10/5/2017 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: 2nd Floor, City Hall
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17-5110 3  Agenda ItemEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Council Initiative: Enhance public safety and emergency response CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: This presentation is for the purpose of providing elected officials information on their role during an emergency situation. It is for informational purposes only. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action necessary.   Action details Not available
17-5112 1  Agenda ItemINVESTMENT POLICY COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Council Initiative: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: REQUIRED SUMMARY STATEMENT: This “draft” policy establishes standards and guidelines for the direction, management and oversight of the City of Longview’s investments. Funds must be invested prudently to ensure preservation of principal, supply needed liquidity for daily cash requirements, and provide a market rate of return. All investments of the City must conform to federal, state, and local statutes governing the investment of public funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize City Attorney to prepare Investment Policy Resolution. STAFF CONTACT: Kurt Sacha, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director   Action details Not available
17-5113 1  Agenda ItemCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT/EQUIPMENT FINANCING PLAN COUNCIL STRATEGIC INITIATIVE ADDRESSED: Council Initiative: Continue effective financial management CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW: N/A SUMMARY STATEMENT: The City of Longview is currently in the process of evaluating several capital projects and equipment purchases for which financing would be required if the decision were made to move forward with these projects/purchases. At this time, the list of capital projects and equipment which would require financing include a fire aerial apparatus; street and storm water facilities, equipment and improvements; and the City’s share of a new transit center. Alan Dashen and Scott Bauer from NW Municipal Advisors (City’s financial advisor) will present a recommended path forward for financing these projects. Additionally, Alan and Scott will highlight the benefits of refunding the 2007 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds for the City of Longview issued on behalf the Public Facilities District for the Columbia Theatre. In conjunction with    Action details Not available