HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2008-43Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT TO ALASKA PERMANENT CAPITAL
MANAGEMENT INC. TO MANAGE THE AIRPORT PERMANENT FUND INVESTMENTS.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2326-2008 requires the Finance Director to contract out the
management of the Airport Permanent Fund investments with one or more
professional investment managers with experience handling institutional endowment
investments; and,
WHEREAS, Alaska Permanent Capital Management Inc. is an established professional
money management firm located in Anchorage which has the necessary expertise and
experience to manage the Airport Permanent Fund investments; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed. fee is .30% per annum of the market value of the funds
invested up to $10 million and .25% per annum of the market value of the funds
invested between $10 million and $90 million and,
WHEREAS, the fee is approximately $48,500 annually; and,
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends the award of this contract.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I"I RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CI'i'Y OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that the City Administration is authorized to execute a contract with Alaska
Permanent Capital Management Inc. to manage the investments of the Airport
Permanent fund according to the asset allocation set by resolution of the City Council.
Performance shall be reviewed quarterly against the target allocations and the
benchmarks set by Council.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day of July
2008.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
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Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Finance:
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MEMO:
TO: City Council
FROM: Rick Koch
DATE: July 10, 2008
SUBJECT: Resolution 2008-43, Professional Services Contract for
Management of Airport Permanent Fund Investments
The administration recommends Council approval of the above referenced Resolution.
Alaska Permanent Capital Management presently manages over $ 2.2 billion in Alaskan
accounts, maintains a strong track record of performance atld is highly regarded in the
industry. The Ciry's former Finance Director, Larry Sermnens has worked with this firm
during his tenure with the Alaska Retirement Management Board and they have exhibited
strong performance.
This is an exciting change to the mamier in which we manage the assets of the Kenai
Municipal Airport. An investment strategy designed to produce increased rehuns over
time is the appropriate strategy for a permanent fund, and one which we believe will
provide increased returns to the airport as a component of an overall strategy designed to
make the airporC financially self surficient.
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
PROFESSIONAL, SERVICES AGREEIYIENT
Dated:
THIS AGREEMENT made effective on the above-written date between City of
Kenai, hereinafter "CLIENT" and Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company,
hereinafter "INVESTMENT MANAGER."
1. Services of INVESTMENT MANAGER
(a) This Agreement is for professional services to CLIENT. The
INVESTMENT MANAGER shall perform the professional services described in Exhibit
A, which is attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof.
(b) The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall at the INVESTMENT
MANAGER'S own expense furnish to CLIENT a copy of all information requested by
CLIENT for review of the INVESTMENT MANAGER's services while in progress.
(c) CLIENT shall provide the INVESTMENT MANAGER access in a timely
manner, to those records, personnel and other items necessary for the INVESTMENT
MANAGER to perform the services described in Exhibit A.
2. Compensation
CLIENT shall compensate the INVESTMENT MANAGER for the services
described in Exhibit A in the amounts and in the manner set forth in Exhibit B, which is
attached ro rh;s ab eernent and by reference made a part hereof The IN~IESTMENT
MANAGER shall receive no other compensation in connection with the purchase, sale or
exchange of any investment for CLIENT and will not accept, or knowingly permit any of
its officers or employees or any member of their immediate families to accept, any
compensation, bonuses, commissions, rebates, discounts, gifts or any other thing of value
from any other person or party in connection with any such purchase, sale or trade,
provided that the receipt by the INVESTMENT MANAGER of research reports and
materials or statistical data from a securities broker shall not be deemed to violate this
provision.
3. General Provisions
(a) Independent Contractor. The INVESTMENT MANAGER is an
independent contractor. It is neither an employee, partner nor joint venture with CLIENT.
(b) No Assignment. The INVESTMENT MANAGER may neither assign this
agreement or any rights thereunder nor delegate any of its duties without first obtaining
the written consent o£CLIENT.
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(c} Insurance. The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall procure and maintain
insurance coverage in such amounts as set forth in Exhibit B. The INVESTMENT
MANAGER shall provide to CLIENT, upon request, certificates indicating .such
insurance is in effect. The insurance shall be in effect upon the date of execution of this
agreement and shall be effective through the term of this agreement.
(d) Indemnity. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the INVESTMENT
MANAGER shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless CLIENT from and against all
claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, caused
in whole or in part by any failure of the INVESTMENT MANAGER to comply with
fiduciary standards or by any other breach of this Agreement by the .INVESTMENT
MANAGER. The obligations of the INVESTMENT MANAGER described in this
paragraph shall not extend to the liability of CLIENT, its agents or employees, arising out
of the giving of or the failure to give directions or instructions by the custodian, its agents
or employees provided such giving or failure to give is the primary cause of the injury or
damage. The federal securities laws impose liabilities under certain circumstances on
persons who act in good faith and therefore nothing herein shall in any way constitute a
wavier or limitation of any rights which the undersigned may have under federal
securities laws.
(e) Ownership of Documents. All work. products prepazed by the
INVESTMENT MANAGER in fulfilling its duties under this agreement shall be and
remain the property of CLIENT and CLIENT shall have the right to use such products for
any purpose without any further claim on the part of the INVESTMENT MANAGER for
additional compensation. In the event that CLIENT uses the INVESTMENT
MANAGER's work products for other than this project, CLIENT hereby agrees to hold
the IPv JESTMENT ivSANAGER harmless from any claims arising therefrom. CLIENT
may retain a copy of any work product prepared by the INVESTMENT MANAGER in
fulfilling its duties under this agreement for CLIENT'S records.
(f) Termination. CLIENT may terminate this agreement in whole or in part
whenever for any reason CLIENT determines that such termination is in its best interest.
Such termination shall be effected by personal delivery or by sending to the
INVESTMENT MANAGER by certified mail notice of termination specifying the extent
to which performance of work under this agreement is terminated. In the event of any
termination, the INVESTMENT MANAGER shall be paid for services rendered to the
date of termination. The date of termination shall be no earlier than the fifteenth calendar
day after the INVESTMENT MANAGER'S receipt of the notice of termination.
(g) Law and Venue. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the
State of Alaska. Venue for any legal proceeding relating to this contract shall be
Anchorage, Alaska.
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(h) Payment of Taxes. The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall not be
responsible for the provision or payment of insurance, taxes or costs incurred by
subcontractors or personnel not on the INVESTMENT MANAGER'S payroll.
(i) Term. This agreement shall commence on , 200_ and shall be
subject to termination in accordance with Section 3.(f) of this Agreement.
(k) Notice. Unless otherwise provided herein, any notices or other
communications required or permitted by this agreement to be delivered to CLIENT or
the INVESTMENT MANAGER shall be in writing and shall be considered delivered
when personally delivered to the party to whom it is addressed, or in lieu of such personal
delivery, when deposited in the United States mail, certified, postage prepaid, addressed
to CLIENT or the INVESTMENT MANAGER at the address set forth below:
City of Kenai
Attn: Finance 1Director
210 Fidatgo Avenue
Kenai, AK 99611
Alaska Permanent Capital Management Company
900 West 5th Avenue, Suite 601
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2029
(k) Entire Agreement. This agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between CLIENT and the INVESTMENT MANAGER. It supersedes all prior oral and
written understandings and agreements. It may be amended, supplemented, modified or
canceled only by a duly executed written instrument. It shall bind CLIENT and the
INVESTMENT MANAGER, its successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal
representatives.
(1) Benefits. Nothing contained in this agreement shall be construed to give
any rights or benefits hereunder to anyone .other than to CLIENT and to the
INVESTMENT MANAGER.
(m} Consultants. CLIENT reserves the right to enter into separate agreements
directly with any INVESTMENT MANAGER for any services.
4. Form ADV II. CLIENT acknowledges receiving the INVESTMENT
MANAGER's Form ADV Part II at least 48 hours prior to signing this contract.
5. Special Provisions. Any special provisions applicable to this agreement
are set forth in Exhibit C.
DATED the day and year written on Page 1.
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City of Kenai
By:
Date:
By:
Date:
AYaska Permanent Capital i'Ianagement Company
By:
Evan D. Rose
Chairman and CEO
Date:
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EXHIBIT A
The work which the INVESTMENT MANAGER is required to perform for this project
consists of the following:
1. Appointment CLIENT hereby appoints the INVESTMENT MANAGER as
INVESTMENT MANAGER of all securities and cash received by it from or for the
account of CLIENT. The INVESTMENT MANAGER agrees to act in that capacity with
regard to such securities and cash as a fiduciary, and upon the terms and conditions set
forth. The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall advise CLIENT in the investment and
reinvestment of assets of CLIENT and shall have full authority to make purchases and
sales of securities for the account of CLIENT, subject to the provisions of Section 3
below.
2. Investment Account
2.1. Custody. Exclusive responsibility for the custody and safekeeping of the
cash and securities under this agreement shall remain with the custodian and safekeeping
agent (the "Custodian") to be designated in writing by CLIENT. All transactions, cash
and securities, unless otherwise specifically agreed in writing by CLIENT, will be held in
and transacted through an account held with the Custodian. CLIENT acknowledges and
accepts responsibility in selecting a custodian. INVESTMENT MANAGER is not
responsible for custodian's processes, procedures, safeguarding of client information or
errors, and client hereby indemnifies INVESTMENT MANAGER for any losses
associated with custodian actions.
The INVESTMENT MANAGER agrees to cooperate with CLIENT and the
Custodian, including but not limited to:
(a) timely reporting of all transactional information to the Custodian;
(b) reconciling security holdings and cash balances of the INVESTMENT
MANAGER with similar reports by the Custodian;
(c) cooperating in the identification and remedy of failed transactions; and
(d) responding in a timely manner to all reasonable requests for information
by the Custodian.
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3. Services to be Perfformed
3.1. The INVESTMENT MANAGER is responsible for providing investment
services to CLIENT and other funds as may be designated by CLIENT. In this capacity,
the INVESTMENT MANAGER shall invest and reinvest the cash and securities from
time to time allocated to it hereunder and deposited in the account, without distinction
between principal and interest. The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall act as CLIENT'S
fiduciary, and will discharge its duties with respect to the investments solely in the
interest of CLIENT.
4. The INVESTMENT MANAGER will manage and invest the assets in a
appropriate and prudent'manner in compliance with CLIENT'S Investment Policy. The
performance of the INVESTMENT MANAGER will be measured against fixed income
and equity indexes as outlined in CLIENT'S Investment Policy.
5. Authorization The INVESTMENT MANAGER is hereby authorized to
invest or reinvest or dispose of any cash, either U. S. or non-U. S., or securities held in
the Account and invest the proceeds of any disposition in accordance with section 3
above.
6. BrokeraEe and Commissions In carrying out its functions hereunder, the
INVESTMENT MANAGER will use its best efforts to obtain prompt execution of orders
at the most favorable prices reasonably obtainable and in doing so will consider a number
of factors, including the overall direct net economic result to CLIENT, the financial
strength and stability of the broker, the efficiency with which the transaction is effected,
the ability to effect the transaction at all where a large block is involved, the availability
of the broker to stand ready to execute possible difficult transactions in the future and
other matters involved in the receipt of "brokerage and research services" as defined in
and in compliance with Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and regulations thereunder.
7. Rule of Prudence. In performing its services, the INVESTMENT
MANAGER will follow the Prudent Man Rule. When evaluating investments, the
INVESTMENT MANAGER will give appropriate consideration to the 1) composition
and diversification of the portfolio, 2) liquidity of the portfolio, and 3) projected return of
the portfolio.
8. Instructions All instructions given by the INVESTMENT MANAGER
to the Custodian shall be in writing, signed by an authorized representative of the
INVESTMENT MANAGER; provided, however, that the Custodian may accept oral
instructions from the INVESTMENT MANAGER, subject to confirmation in writing
within ten (10) business days. Fax or email transmissions may be used when acceptable to
both parties.
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9. Reports by the INVESTMENT MANAGER The INVESTMENT MANAGER
shall deliver to CLIENT, or any person or persons designated by CLIENT:
(a) monthly statements in such form as may be reasonably .directed by
CLIENT or its designated agent. Such statements are to be delivered to CLIENT within
15 calendar days following month end, and shall include:
(1) a listing of all cash and securities in the Account and their respective cost
and market values in U. S. dollars as of the close of business on the last
business day of each month;
(2) a listing in chronological order of each purchase and sale transaction for
the Account during the month;
(3) a listing of transactions resulting in realized capital gains or losses in U. S.
dollars during the month;
(b) quarterly statements with investment performance and a narrative of
economic analysis to include the INVESTMENT MANAGER's outlook for the next
quarterly period.
10. Appearances The IlWESTMENT MANAGER will make a presentation
to CLIENT at least annually and will be available to make additional presentations as
CLIENT may desire.
il. Representation of the INVESTMENT MANAGER The
INVESTMENT MANAGER represents and warrants:
(a) that it is an "investment advisor" as defined in the Investment Advisors
Act of 1940, as amended;
(b) that it has completed, obtained and performed all registrations, filings,
approvals, authorizations, consents or examinations required by any government or
governmental authority for acts contemplated by this Contract; and
12. Inspection CLIENT may, at reasonable times, inspect the INVESTMENT
MANAGER's facilities and activities that are related to the performance of this contract,
and audit the INVESTMENT MANAGER'S services.
13. Miscellaneous This Contract may not be amended or modified except by
an instrument in writing signed by each of the parties hereto. The headings in this
Contract are for convenience only and shall not expand, limit or otherwise affect the
meaning hereof. The Contract may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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EXHIBIT B
(I} Comnensation. CLIENT shall pay to the INVESTMENT MANAGER as
compensation for services the INVESTMENT MANAGER rendered in accordance with
the terms of this agreement as follows:
.30 of 1% annually on market value of assets under management up to $10,000,000
.25 of 1% annually on market value of assets under management over $10,000,001
Payable monthly, in arrears, and based on the month-end account market value,
which includes accrued interest. The INVESTMENT MANAGER utilizes IDC pricing
service to determine market value.
(2) Reimbursables. Reimbursables shall include hotel and travel expenses
outside of Anchorage, Alaska should such additional travel be requested and authorized
in writing by CLIENT. The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall submit actual invoices for
ail reimbursable expenses for which the INVESTMENT MANAGER seeks
reimbursement hereunder.
(3) Manner of Payment. CLIENT shall make payments to the INVESTMENT
MANAGER as follows: The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall submit monthly invoices
for services rendered. The invoice shall itemize the manner ih which the billing is
calculated. Payment will be made by CLIENT by check or electronic payment. The
INVESTMENT MANAGER does not have the authority to direct payment to itself from
the investment account.
(4) Insurance. The INVESTMENT MANAGER shall maintain the following
insurance in accordance with Paragraph 3(c) of this agreement:
(a) Professional Liability
(b) General Liability
(c) Statutory Workers'
Compensation Protection
Limit
$5,000,000 aggregate
$2,000,000 general aggregate
$1,000,000 each accident
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EXHIBIT C
Proxy Voting
INVESTMENT MANAGER, as a matter of policy and as a fiduciary to CLIENT,
has responsibility for voting proxies for portfolio securities consistent with the best
economic interests of CLIENT. INVESTMENT MANAGER maintains written policies
and procedures as to the handling, research, voting and reporting of proxy voting and
makes appropriate disclosures about our firm's proxy policies and practices.
Due to the nature of our business and the types of securities held in CLIENT
portfolios, INVESTMENT MANAGER votes proxies for all securities held in CLIENT
accounts, including mutual funds, ETF, and debt instruments. INVESTMENT
MANAGER does not vote proxies for individual equities. Individual securities are held in
a CLIENT'S account as an accommodation to CLIENT, and are neither part of
INVESTMENT MANAGER'S overall management strategy nor an appropriate focus for
research. CLIENT are notified that we do not vote proxies for these types of securities
and that we will arrange for CLIENT to receive these proxies directly should they choose
to vote these proxies itself.
Our policy and practice includes the responsibility to monitor corporate actions,
receive and vote CLIENT proxies and disclose any potential conflicts of interest as well
as making information available to CLIENT about the voting of proxies for their portfolio
securities and maintaining relevant and required records.
At any time, CLIENT may request INVESTMENT MANAGER's Proxy Policy
and a record of proxies voted for their account.
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