City Investment Policy and Portfolio Performance
Summary
The City's roughly $250 million-range of idle cash is invested under a State-law-constrained policy prioritizing safety, liquidity, then return. The portfolio has earned about $25 million since 2014 and beats its benchmark by 28 basis points, but the Council debated whether it should accept more risk for higher returns given long-term fiscal pressures.
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Last discussed May 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The portfolio has generated about $25 million in interest earnings since 2014, directly offsetting general fund costs.
All residents benefit from taxpayer dollars earning stable, low-risk returns while awaiting use.
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