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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.F.3. Updating list of individuals authorized to make bank transactions, Resolution No. 7548 General Business 8. F. 3. SHr\KO1'EE TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Kris Wilson, Acting City Administrator DATE: 02/03/2015 SUBJECT: Updating List of Individuals Authorized to Make Bank Transactions -- Resolution No. 7548 (F) Action Sought The Council is asked to offer Resolution No. 7548, a resolution designating individuals authorized to perform certain banking transactions, and move its adoption. Background The City's bank requires formal action of the City Council to change the list of people authorized to sign City checks and authorize certain bank transactions. Currently the Mayor and Finance Director sign all checks. With Finance Director JulieLinnihan's employment ending February 27, 2015, there is a need to designate a different authorized signer. Recommendation It is recommended that the Acting City Administrator be named as the second authorized signer on physical checks, due to the fact that I am in the office five days a week. Secondly, it is recommended that the Interim Finance Director be authorized to approve electronic transactions as these can be done from anywhere. Budget Impact This action has no budgetary impact. Relationship to Vision This is a housekeeping item. Requested Action The Council is asked to offer Resolution No. 7548, a resolution designating individuals authorized to perform certain banking transactions, and move its adoption. Attachments: Resolution No. 7548 RESOLUTION NO.7548 A Resolution Designating Individuals Authorized to Perform Certain Banking Transactions WHEREAS,Voyager Bank is designated as a depository of City funds; and WHEREAS,the City must designate individuals authorized to sign checks,transfer funds and approve transactions on behalf of the City; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that checks, drafts or other withdrawal orders issued against the funds of the City on deposit with said bank shall be signed by both the Mayor and the Acting City Administrator. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting City Administrator, Interim Finance Director,Accounting Manager, Payroll & Benefits Specialist and HR Specialist are authorized to make transfers into and out of the City accounts for various purposes including investments, payroll withholdings and debt service payments and other banking transactions as deemed appropriate. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that effective February 16, 2015 this Resolution supersedes all prior and conflicting resolutions, including Resolution No. 7105. Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota,this 3rd day of February, 2015. Mayor of the City of Shakopee ATTEST: Deputy City Clerk