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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 Q4 Cash and Investment Report Memorandum To: Luke Stowe, City Manager From: Hitesh Desai, CFO/ Treasurer Subject: 4th Quarter 2023 - Cash and Investment Report Date: May 06, 2024 Attached please find the Cash and Investment report as of December 31, 2023. A comparison between the 4th quarter 2023 and 3rd quarter 2023 cash/ investmen ts indicate a decrease in combined cash & investments of $8,003,362 from $136,006,453 to $128,000,098. The City continues to spend down its cash to pay for capital and operating expenses. During the 4th quarter, we continued to focus on maintaining liquidity while striving for the maximum returns on Cash and Investments. We will continue to monitor the interest rate environment and overall economy. Overall cash and Investment position: Cash and investments by individual financial institutions – 12/31/2023: Bank Balance % Of total (In millions) Balance Byline $39.7 31.0% Fifth Third $54.5 42.6% Wintrust Bank $23.1 18.0% IMET $6.6 5.1% Illinois Funds $3.6 2.9% Other Banks $0.3 0.2% 12/31/2023 09/30/2023 Change Cash 39,729,269 46,696,543 (6,967,280) Investments 88,270,828 89,306,910 (1,036,082) TOTAL 128,000,098 136,006,453 (8,003,362) Staff continue to focus on the right opportunity for higher investment returns by moving money amongst the banks or investing in municipal securities, Treasuries and agencies. At the same time, we strive to be compliant with our investment policy of not having over 50% in one institution . If you have any questions on this report or would like to discuss in greater detail, please contact me by phone at (847) 448.8082 or by e-mail at hdesai@cityofevanston.org.