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WASHINGTON
2008
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
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CITY OF AUBURN
WASHINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
Fiscal Year January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
AUBURN
WASHINGTON
Prepared by
Finance Department
Shelley Coleman, Finance Director
CITY OF
AUBURN
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR TABLE OF CONTENTS
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
For the Year Ended December 31, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Page
Title Page
Table of Contents i
City Officials .....................................................................................................................................1
Organizational Chart (City and Council Committees) ......................................................................2
Letter of Transmittal .........................................................................................................................3
Certificate of Achievement ..............................................................................................................11
II. FINANCIAL SECTION
Auditor's Report
.........13
Management's Discussion and Analysis
.........15
Basic Financial Statements
Government-wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Assets
.........35
Statement of Activities
.........36
Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet - Governmental Funds
.........39
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in
Fund Balance - Governmental Funds
.........40
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances of Government Funds to the Statement of Activities
.........41
Statement of Net Assets - Proprietary Funds
.........44
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in
Fund Net Assets - Proprietary Funds
.........45
Statement of Cash Flows - Proprietary Funds
.........46
Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets - Fiduciary Funds
.........49
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets - Fiduciary Funds
.........50
Notes to the Financial Statements
.........51
Required Supplemental Information:
Schedule of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in
Fund Balance - Budget and Actual:
General Fund
.........91
Arterial Street Fund
.........92
Combining and Individual Fund Financial Statements and Schedules:
Combining Balance Sheet - Nonmajor Government Funds
.........94
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances - Nonmajor Government Funds
.........95
Combining Balance Sheet - Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
.........98
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances - Nonmajor Special Revenue Funds
........100
Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances - Budget and Actual:
Local Street Special Revenue Fund
........102
Hotel/Motel Tax Special Revenue Fund
........103
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Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances - Budget and Actual:
(continued)
Page
Drug Forfeiture Special Revenue Fund
..104
Local Law Enforcement Grant Special Revenue Fund
..105
Housing & Community Development Special Revenue Fund
..106
Recreation Trails Special Revenue Fund
..107
Business Improvement Area Special Revenue Fund
..108
Cumulative Reserve Special Revenue Fund
..109
Mitigation Special Revenue Fund
..110
Combining Balance Sheet - Debt Service Funds
..112
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balance - Nonmajor Debt Service Funds
..113
Balance Sheet - Capital Project Fund
..115
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balances - Capital Project Fund
..116
Balance Sheet - Permanent Fund
..118
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance -
Permanent Fund
..119
Combining Statement of Net Assets - Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
..121
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund
Net Assets - Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
..122
Combining Statement of Cash Flows - Nonmajor Enterprise Funds
..123
Combining Statements of Net Assets - Internal Service Funds
..126
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in
Fund Net Assets - Internal Service Funds
..127
Combining Statement of Cash Flows - Internal Service Funds
..128
Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities - Agency Fund
..131
III. STATISTICAL SECTION
Schedule
Net Assets by Component
..........1
..134
Changes in Net Assets
..........2
..135
Fund Balances, Government Funds
..........3
..136
Changes in Fund Balances, Government Funds
..........4
..137
Tax Revenues by Source, Government Funds
..........5
..138
Assessed Value by Type
..........6
..139
Property Tax Data
..........7
..140
Property Tax Levies and Collections
..........8
..142
Principal Taxpayers - Property Taxes
..........9
..143
Retail Tax Collections by Sector
........10
..144
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
........11
..145
Computation of Legal Debt Margin
........12
..146
Legal Debt Margin Ratios
........13
..146
Computation of Net Direct and Estimated Overlapping Debt
........14
..147
Ratio of Net General Bonded Debt to Assessed Value
........15
..148
Pledged Revenue Bond Coverages
........16
..149
Population, Income and Housing Trends
........17
..150
Major Employers
........18
..151
Staffing Levels by Department
........19
..152
Operating Indicators by Department
........20
..153
Capital Asset Indicators by Department
........21
..154
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CITY COUNCIL
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Nancy Backus
Lynn Norman
Bill Peloza
CITY OFFICIALS
MAYOR
Pete Lewis
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Virginia Haugen
Sue Singer Rich Wagner
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Director
Shelley Coleman
City Attorney
Dan Heid
Director of Human Resources & Risk Management
Brenda Heineman
Information Services
Lorrie Rempher
Parks Director
Daryl Faber
Planning Director
Cindy Baker
Police Chief
Jim Kelly
Public Works Director
Dennis Dowdy
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR ORGANIZATION
JUDGE
Patrick Burns
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
CITIZENS
MAYOR
Pete Lewis
PUBLIC SERVICES
PARKS & PLANNING
RECREATION
Daryl Faber Cindy Baker
HUMAN
FINANCE RESOURCES
ShelleyColeman [Brenda Heineman
PUBLIC
SAFETY
POLICE
Jim Kelly
CITYCOUNCIL
PUBLIC WORKS
Dennis Dowdy
INFORMATION
SERVICES
Lorrie Rem pher
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Nancy Backus, Chairperson
Sue Singer
Bill Peloza
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Lynn Norman, Chairperson
Nancy Backus
Rich Wagner
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Gene Cerino, Chairperson
Bill Peloza
Lynn Norman
PUBLIC WORKS
Rich Wagner, Chairperson
Gene Cerino
Virginia Haugen
LEGAL
Dan Heid
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WASHINGTON
June 30, 2009
Peter B. Lewis, Mayor
25 West Main Street * Auburn WA 98001-4998 * www.d.auburnmo,us * 253-93] -3000
Honorable Peter Lewis, Mayor
Members of the Auburn City Council
Citizens of the City of Auburn
25 W Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
We are pleased to present the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended
December 31, 2008. We publish this financial statement in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP). It has been audited in accordance with generally accepted
auditing standards by the Washington State Auditor's Office.
Therefore, we issue and transmit to you the City of Auburn's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. This transmittal letter provides an
overview of the report and the financial condition of the City. It also provides insight into the
history of the City and the economic conditions affecting it, and describes the systems and
controls employed by the Finance department.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report has several significant uses. First, it provides a
general overview of the City's finances to the general public and taxpayers. Second, it is
referenced by bond buyers and rating agencies to evaluate the City's fiscal stability and
creditworthiness. Finally, the CAFR is a series of financial statements that have been audited by
the State Auditor's Office and provides assurances that assets are safeguarded and funds are
expended as they were legally appropriated in the biennial budget.
INTRODUCTION
A. MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION
The Auburn Finance Department prepared the report and accepts complete responsibility for the
accuracy, completeness, and fairness of presentation of the information included. The data is
believed to be accurate in all material respects, and it is believed that all significant information
necessary for an understanding of the affairs and financial condition of the City has been
disclosed. The report has been prepared in conformance with generally accepted accounting
principals and in conformance with financial reporting standards issued by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
City management has developed and evaluated a comprehensive internal control structure that
is designed to protect the City's assets from loss, theft, or misuse and to compile sufficient
reliable information for the preparation of the City's financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. Because the cost of internal controls should not
outweigh the benefits, the City's internal control structure is designed to provide reasonable,
rather than absolute, assurance that the financial statements will be free from material
misstatement. As management, we attest that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, this
financial report is complete and reliable in all material aspects.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
As a recipient of federal, state and county financial assistance the City is required to undergo an
annual single audit in conformity with U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133,
Audits of State and Local Governments. The audit is conducted by the State Auditor's Office in
conjunction with the City's annual independent audit. The results of the City's annual single
audit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 provided no instances of material weakness
in the internal control structure or significant violations of applicable laws.
GAAP requires that management provide a narrative introduction, overview and analysis to
accompany the basic financial statements in the form of Management's Discussion and Analysis
(MD&A). This letter of transmittal is designed to complement the MD&A and should be read in
conjunction with it. Auburn's MD&A can be found immediately following the independent
auditor's report.
B. ORGANIZATION OF THE REPORT
The report is divided into three sections: the Introductory Section, the Financial Section, and the
Statistical Section. The Introductory Section contains the table of contents, a list of the City's
principal officials, an organizational chart, this letter of transmittal, and the Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers'
Association of the United States and Canada for the 2007 CAFR. The Financial Section
contains the Washington State Auditor's Report, completed by the Washington State Auditor,
Management's Discussion and Analysis, Government-Wide Financial Statements, the Fund
Financial Statements, Notes to the Financial Statements and Other Required Combining and
Supplemental Information. The Statistical Section, which is unaudited, contains a range of
statistical tables and charts that present various financial, economic, social, and demographic
data about the City. This information depicts various trends that have affected the fiscal
condition of the City over the last ten years. The data presented in this section complies with the
requirements of GASB Statement No. 44, Economic Condition Reporting: The Statistical
Section.
C. REPORTING ENTITY
The City of Auburn was incorporated in 1891 and currently operates as a non-charter Code City
under the laws of the State of Washington. Code City status in Washington provides "home rule"
authority to cities. Auburn has a Mayor/Council form of government, and the Mayor is elected
and is the full-time Chief Administrator. The seven-member City Council is elected at large,
rather than by district. Members of the City Council are responsible for establishing the general
direction and policies for the City and for providing the resources necessary to carry out those
policies. As the City's chief administrator, the Mayor is responsible for carrying out the policy
and direction set by the City Council. This includes the enforcement of laws and ordinances, the
execution of contracts and agreements, and maintenance of peace and order in the city. The
City is located primarily in southern King County (county seat, Seattle) and a small northeastern
portion of Pierce County. These are the two most populous counties in the State of Washington,
comprising over 40% of the population. The City is strategically located in relation to the labor
and consumer markets of the two largest cities in the area: Seattle in King County and Tacoma
in Pierce County. Auburn currently serves approximately 67,000 people within its incorporated
limits.
The City provides a wide range of services, both beneficial and necessary, to its residents as
well as to the adjacent area. These services include police protection; parks and recreational
facilities that include a senior center, golf course and museum; land use management and
development regulation; infrastructure construction and maintenance; water, sanitary sewage
collection, storm drainage, and solid waste services; a general aviation airport; and a municipal
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cemetery. The City also has a municipal court and jail facilities that provide services to other
governmental agencies through interlocal agreements.
II. ECONOMIC CONDITION
A. SUMMARY OF LOCAL ECONOMY
Auburn began as a small rural community based on agriculture and the railroad, which
maintained a significant switching and repair facility. The City has grown significantly since
World War II, both as a residential community and as a commercial and industrial area. Auburn
has become a significant area for automobile sales and has also developed a significant
manufacturing and distribution base with the largest employer being The Boeing Co., which
employs over 5,000 people in its Auburn facility. Boeing is a worldwide supplier of aircraft and
related products. The City's assessed valuation in 2008, for 2009 property tax collection, was
$8,719,721,892.
Auburn has enjoyed steady residential and industrial growth over the years as development has
moved outward from the major cities. The City currently has a growing array of manufacturing
facilities, as well as distribution, wholesaling, and retailing operations. Auburn Regional Medical
Center, located in Auburn, serves the local geographic area and is a major trauma center of the
northwest. The medical center is expanding to include an oncology center and also has a
parking garage currently under construction.
Auburn also has a significant retailing base, and in addition to maintaining its downtown core
businesses, has attracted significant retailers who have constructed major new facilities in
Auburn in recent years. The SuperMall of the Great Northwest has increased the retail base as
the area surrounding the SuperMall continues to develop as well as the 277th Street business
corridor. In addition, in the past 10 years Auburn has seen the development of a new YMCA, a
new Justice Center, downtown revitalization, Emerald Downs, Muckleshoot Casino, Auburn
Performing Arts Center, White River Museum, White River Amphitheater, Washington National
Golf Course, the commuter rail station, the new Safeway distribution center, and the newly
finished Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse.. Auburn has also been a center for automobile sales
for a number of years, drawing customers from a wide area.
Since 1999 the City's total assessed property valuation has more than doubled from $3.0 billion
to over $6.5 billion. The sales tax receipts went from $12.4 million to $17.5 million in the same
time period. Sales taxes dropped from their high in 2007 of $17.5 million to $15.4 million in 2008
from the impact of the Streamlined Sales Tax (SST) laws enacted by the State of Washington
that were effective July 1, 2008. The SST eliminates approximately $200,000 a month of sales
tax revenue to the City. The State of Washington has a mitigation plan for cities that are
severely impacted by the SST and the City of Auburn received one mitigation payment in 2008,
however, there is no certainty that the mitigation payments will continue.
The City has suffered in the recession and has not been insulated from the same effects being
felt at the State and National levels. The economic climate suddenly changed mid year 2008 and
has steadily declined through the first quarter 2009. Sales Tax revenue which constitutes
approximately forty percent of the General Fund budget appears to have leveled off and `reset'.
Construction permits and Real Estate Excise Tax revenue is expected to be less than half of
past years receipts. The City has reduced staff and corresponding budgets to align the budgets
and live within its means.
There is a more positive note regarding City projects that are in the early development and
planning stages including the creation of the Auburn Environmental Park and a recently
constructed bird viewing tower in the park. The City has also acquired property in the downtown
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area and entered into development contracts with a clear goal to revitalize the downtown area.
Recently the State Legislature identified the Auburn downtown redevelopment area as a
demonstration area and the City is the planned recipient of an annual revenue stream from the
State that will provide $3.3 million of infrastructure improvements in the downtown. This
revitalization trend is positive for the aging downtown core and is designed to integrate the
existing downtown with the planned development area(s).
Other projects currently underway include The Auburn Regional Medical Center campus
expansion. The campus is located in the downtown area of the city and the expansion includes
an oncology center and a 300 stall parking garage which is a public private partnership with the
City where the City will own 149 of the stalls. The project completion is scheduled for fall 2009.
Also under construction is a new professional office building which will provide
medical/professional office space, relocation of the Key Bank, and over 50,000 square feet of
new space for the City Hall. This project is adjacent to the Medical Center project and City Hall.
Other factors continue to strengthen the local economy over the past several years. Emerald
Downs a major thoroughbred horseracing facility in Auburn, was constructed to replace
Longacres - the area's former racing facility located in Renton, Washington. The addition of the
Thoroughbred Breeders Association headquarters was completed in 1998. Emerald Downs also
provides facilities for meetings, banquets and seminars. A major gambling facility is located on
the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation in Auburn. In 1999, 2004 and again in 2006, the facility was
expanded for additional gambling which includes a non-smoking facility, entertainment, and the
addition of a 24-hour family restaurant. The casino recently completed construction of a five-
story parking garage to accommodate casino growth and increased numbers of patrons. The
Tribe is in the planning stages at this time for further expansion of the facility in the near future.
The Tribe also opened the White River Amphitheater, a 25,000 seat outdoor facility in 2003. The
total impact of these facilities on the City has been an increased demand for public safety, and a
large transportation impact, as the main arterial accessing these sites goes directly through the
City.
The Boeing Company's layoffs and divesture over the past several years in the Puget Sound
area has had an effect on the regional and local economy. Boeing has reduced approximately
57% of its jobs in Auburn. The Boeing downsizing operation has led to new economic growth in
Auburn as available property and the adjacent land open up to development opportunities for
other businesses. These new businesses are relocating to Auburn by using property vacated by
the Boeing Company. In the long term, the City will benefit from the economic diversity.
Despite economic cycles, the City has continually focused on enhancing the quality of life in the
community. In recent years, through strategically placed bond issues, special levies, successes
in grant procurements, and conservative operations, parks have been expanded, streets
improved, commercial and residential sidewalks have been upgraded, and buildings have been
advantageously renovated to house a new senior center and parks department. In 1997, the
voters elected to annex to the King County Library System. The System completed construction
of a new library in the City early in 2000. In 2001, the City renovated the former library building
into a new Senior Center at the Les Gove Park campus. In 2003, the City was successful in
negotiating the purchase of the former YMCA building located on this campus. The building was
recently demolished and site prepared in anticipation of the future construction of a Community
and Activity Center. The campus currently hosts the Library, White River Valley Museum, Parks
and Recreation department and Senior Center.
The City's budgeting process is based on financial policies directed at conserving fiscal
resources while supporting programmatic strategies. Budget recommendations reflect a long-
range analysis of fiscal trends. These policies and practices have not only averted serious
funding problems in the past, particularly in the current and recent recession years of 2001 and
2002, but have maintained the General fund on a firm financial basis.
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The City is maintaining a stable financial condition by reducing expenditure budgets to match the
current revenue streams. All funds contain adequate balances, and the City's debt is
manageable. The General and Cumulative Reserve funds contain satisfactory balances, a
significant Insurance fund has been set aside for contingencies, and the Equipment Rental fund
is adequate for vehicle replacement. The Proprietary and Fiduciary funds are generally in
satisfactory condition and have adequate balances for their purposes. The Water fund has been
under some economic pressure due to an aggressive capital program to meet federal and state
requirements. Rates were increased during 2007, 2008 and 2009. The City completed a
comprehensive plan update in 2008 for all utilities and will complete an associated cost-of-
service study for the utilities in 2009.
B. FUTURE ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Auburn is in a continuous process of both short-term and long-term financial planning. Short-
term financial planning is inherent in the development of the City's biennial budget. Concurrent
with the biennial budget is the review of the City's long-term capital needs. Funding sources are
assessed with the development of the six-year capital facility plan. The capital facility plan is a
component of the Comprehensive Master Plan, which outlines how the City should look and
function in twenty years and creates a vision that can be realistically implemented. An integral
part of this vision is determining how to allocate the City's financial resources to achieve the
desired goals.
The City has several long-term planning and capital projects underway. Several projects include
the reconstruction of aged utility infrastructure, reconstruction of local neighborhood streets and
the Intelligent Traffic System (ITS). The ITS project will allow the City to program and monitor
intersections from a central location for highly traveled corridors like Auburn Way. Also
underway is a master plan for the Les Gove Park Campus which will house a community center
in the future.
The Pierce County area of the City continues to grow through the development of new single
and multifamily housing in Lakeland Hills. Madera town homes and Pinnacle single-family homes
are some of the newest developments with more in the planning stages.
Growth is predicted to continue, but not at the rate experienced in the late 1990's. The
challenge is to control costs that grow at a faster rate than revenue. Areas of concern are health
care costs and public safety costs related to incarceration and labor contracts. Continuing to
fund these sectors will draw valuable resources from other areas such as infrastructure
replacement and capital programs. As Auburn moves forward, economic conditions will be
continually monitored and adjustments to city spending and services made to maintain the City's
financial health. Long-term plans will be focused on ensuring the City continues to be an
economically strong and viable city.
III. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. CASH MANAGEMENT
The City invests in U.S. Treasury and Agency Issues, Prime Bankers Acceptances, Time
Deposits, and Repurchase Agreements. Investment policies and procedures, established by the
Mayor and adopted by the City Council, require the City to establish a trustee to take delivery of
all investment transactions at time of payment. The City has contracted with the Bank of New
York to provide delivery versus payment trustee services on all government agency investments.
The State of Washington maintains an investment pool to provide economies of scale in
investing to smaller- and medium-sized cities in the State. The City uses this service for all
funds not invested in longer-term securities. The pool operates under the same legal restrictions
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that apply to all municipalities in the State and, consequently, uses the same instruments as
listed above. The State also takes delivery of all investment transactions.
The City has adopted a comprehensive investment policy statement to guide City investment
practices. These policies are closely patterned after the recommendations in Investing Public
Funds published by the Government Finance Officer's Association (GFOA). Investments are
restricted to less than three years in order to maintain liquidity on all investments in all funds, yet
enable the City to take advantage of the yield curve. Fiduciary funds, which involve long-term
reserves and require minimal liquidity, are invested for longer time periods. The City undertakes
repurchase agreements only with financial institutions that offer the City full protection in the
event of default, by providing the delivery of the underlying security to the City.
B. RISK MANAGEMENT
Types and Level of Risk Assumed
The City participates in the Washington Cities' Insurance Authority (an insurance pool of over
100 cities). The City actively pursues risk reduction in the operation of its programs.
The City purchases, with employee participation, most of its health insurance for its employees
through commercial policies administered by the Association of Washington Cities. Employees
represented by the Teamsters Union have insurance through the Teamsters organization. The
City participates in the Washington State Workers' Compensation program.
In order to keep its long-term options open and to provide for any uninsured losses that might
occur, the City has elected to build an insurance reserve (the Insurance fund). The Insurance
fund supplements various insurance coverages maintained by the City. This fund is also used to
self-insure some limited exposures, the most significant of which is accidental loss to City-owned
vehicles.
2. Risk Control Policies
The Washington Cities' Insurance Authority not only provides a sharing of risk by pooling of
losses, it also provides an extensive array of professional services in risk management. The
pool monitors the City's management practices and damage claims. The City follows the
guidelines provided by the pool in an effort to minimize risk exposure in the day-to-day
operations of the City's programs. The City also maintains an extensive employee safety
program managed by the Human Resources department.
IV. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
A. INDEPENDENT AUDIT
State law requires an annual audit of all City books of accounts and financial records by the
Office of the State Auditor, which is headed by an independently elected State official, the State
Auditor. The Auditor has broad legal authority to inquire into all financial and legal compliance
matters and such audits are considered equal to audits by certified public accounting firms. The
2008 financial audit of the City is complete and was conducted in conformance with Generally
Accepted Auditing Standards. The financial statements of all City funds have been included in
this audit. The City has been given an unqualified opinion for 2008. Please see the Auditor's
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Report. The State Auditor's Office also audits the City's administration of its federal grants under
the single audit concept.
B. AWARDS
The Government Finance Officer's Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)
awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Auburn
for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
This was the twenty first consecutive year that the City has achieved this prestigious award. In
order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, a government must publish an easily readable
and efficiently organized comprehensive annual financial report. This report must satisfy both
generally accepted accounting principles and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement
Program's requirements and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for
another certificate.
The City has also received the Government Finance Officer's Association Distinguished Budget
Presentation award for seventeen years. The City was one of just twenty-two cities in the state to
receive both the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting and the
Distinguished Budget Presentation award for 2007.
C. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Preparation of this report could not have been accomplished without the professional, efficient,
and dedicated staff of the Finance department and various other City employees who assisted in
its production. Further appreciation is extended to the Mayor and City Council for their
encouragement, interest, and support in conducting the financial affairs of the City in a sound
and progressive manner. The assistance of the auditors from the Washington State Auditor's
Office is also greatly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley R. Coleman
Finance Director
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
June 30, 2009
Mayor and City Council
City of Auburn
Auburn, Washington
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the
business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the
City of Auburn, King County, Washington, as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008,
which collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements as listed in the table of
contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our
responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government
Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test
basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.
In.our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each
major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Auburn, King County,
Washington, as of December 31, 2008, and the respective changes in financial position and,
where applicable, cash flows thereof for the year then ended in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As described in Note 10, during the year ended December 31, 2008, the City implemented the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board's Statement 45.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we will also issue our report dated June
26•, 2009, on our consideration of the City's internal control over financial reporting and on our
tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant
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agreements and other matters. That report will be issued under separate cover in the City's
Single Audit Report. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal
control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide
an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an
integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and
should be considered in assessing the results of our audit.
The management's discussion and analysis on pages 15 through 34 and budgetary comparison
information on pages 91 through are not a required part of the basic financial statements but
are supplementary information required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. We
have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of management
regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the required supplementary
information. However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it.
Our audit was performed for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements. The accompanying information listed
as combining and individual fund financial statements and schedules on pages 94 through 131
is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial
statements. This information has been subjected to auditing procedures applied in the audit of
the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
The information identified in the table of contents as the Introductory and Statistical Sections is
presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial
statements of the City. Such information has not been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion on
it.
Sincerely,
BRIAN SONNTAG, CGFM
STATE AUDITOR
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The City of Auburn's (the "City") discussion and analysis is designed to:
• Assist the reader in focusing on significant financial issues
• Provide an overview of the City's financial activity
• Identify changes in the City's financial position (its ability to meet future years' challenges)
• Identify any material deviations from the approved budget
• Identify individual fund issues or concerns
Management's Discussion and Analysis is designed to focus on the current year's activities, resulting
changes and currently known facts. Therefore, it should be read in conjunction with the Transmittal
Letter and the City's financial statements.
Financial Highlights
Total government-wide net assets, the amount by which total assets exceed total liabilities,
equal $539.9 million. A total of $448.2 million, or 83% of total net assets, is invested in
capital assets, net of debt related to the capital assets, and includes assets such as utility
systems, streets, buildings, land, vehicles and equipment. An additional $2.1 million of net
assets is restricted for purposes of endowment and debt service. Of the remaining $89.6
million of net assets, $27.8 million is legally restricted, reserved by City policy for specific
purposes, or is restricted for use by the City's utilities and $61.8 million is unrestricted.
• The net increase in government-wide net assets during 2008 was $103.6 million. Of this
amount, $105.0 million was directly related to the increase in City-owned capital assets and
infrastructure.
• On a government-wide basis, governmental net assets increased by $94.6 million during
2008. Of this amount $90 million is attributable to the infrastructure assets received as a
result of the annexation of the Lea Hill and West Hill areas.
• Business-type net assets increased by $9.0 million during 2008. While the business-type
activities had a net loss of $922,000 net assets increased due to $10.7 million of utility
capital contributions. Of this amount, $9.4 million is related to utility infrastructure
contributed to the City by developers, and $1.3 million is related to new customer
connections.
• Governmental fund balances at year-end totaled $42.2 million. Of this amount, $40.7
million, or 96%, is unreserved and available to fund ongoing activities. However, the
majority of the unreserved fund balance relates to special revenue funds and, as such, is
legally restricted for specific purposes. Included in unreserved fund balance is $5.9 million in
the cumulative reserve fund that is intended to provide resources in the event of significant
downturns in certain City funds or provide for capital needs as designated by the City
Council.
Compared to 2007, total governmental fund balances increased by $3.0 million. This
increase is primarily a result of the recognized gain of $2.7 million from the sale of two city
properties in 2008.
• The general fund's unreserved fund balance decreased $1.4 million from 2007. This
decrease resulted from transfers out of the general fund of $1.3 million to the capital projects
fund and $697,000 to the equipment rental fund for the purchase of equipment and vehicles
needed as a result of the annexations in 2008. The transfers out were only partially offset by
net revenue of $2.2 million in 2008.
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• Total City debt payments during the year, net of compensated absences, were $2.6 million.
Total outstanding debt, including bonds and loans, totaled $25.9 million at December 31St
This ending debt balance is a decrease of $1.9 million from 2007 and is the result of
scheduled debt repayments and removal of the compensated absence liability for firefighters
and EMS that was partially offset by additional Public Works Trust Fund loans. See note 12
for further information on debt activity during the year and note 16 for information related to
incorporation of what was the City's fire department into a new regional fire protection
district.
Other City Highlights:
• The City worked with other regional governments on future regional water supplies, climate
change, water demand, source exchange and small systems management.
• The expanded use of Photosafe Red Light Photo Enforcement and Speed Enforcement
within the City to enhance the public safety of our pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Expansion included one new intersection and two school zones.
• Police reduced crime through community programs educating citizens on reducing crimes.
• Continued implementation of the neighborhood traffic calming program using revenues from
the Photo Safe Red Light Enforcement program.
• Improvement in animal control.
• The completion of the second Gateway project at M Street and Auburn Way South.
• The initiation of the Auburn Junction Downtown Plan.
• The provision of support to the Save Our Streets program for local street projects.
• The completion of West Main Street, Bike Trail and Streetscape improvements incorporating
public art.
• The completion of the annexation of Lea Hill and West Hill areas and commencement of the
update of our Comprehensive Plans for Arterial Streets, Storm Drainage, Water and Sewer.
Total population increase from the annexations was approximately 15,500.
• The City undertook implementation of Economic Development Strategies.
• The City provided greater opportunity to citizens in need of human service agency services
to use those services in a more coordinated manner.
• Construction of a bird viewing tower in Auburn Environmental Park.
• Renovated, redeveloped the use of, and began programming at the Auburn Avenue Theater.
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Overview of the Financial Statements
The City's basic financial statements are presented in three parts:
1) Government-wide financial statements
2) Fund financial statements
3) Notes to the financial statements
Other supplementary information, in addition to the basic financial statements, is also contained in
this report. This section of the management's discussion and analysis is intended to introduce and
explain the basic financial statements.
Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements are designed to be corporate-like in that all governmental
and business-type activities are consolidated into columns which add to a total for the City. The
focus of the Statement of Net Assets is designed to be similar to bottom-line results for the City and
its governmental and business-type activities. This statement combines and consolidates
governmental funds' current financial resources (short-term spendable resources) with capital assets
and long-term obligations. Over time, increases or decreases in net assets may be one indicator of
improvement or deterioration in the City's overall financial health.
The Statement of Activities is focused on both the gross and net cost of various functions, including
both governmental and business-type activities, which are supported by the City's general tax and
other revenues. This is intended to summarize and simplify the user's analysis of cost of various
governmental services and/or subsidy to various business-type activities. The revenue generated by
the specific functions (charges for services, grants, and contributions) is compared to the expenses
for those functions to show how much each function either supports itself or relies on taxes and other
general funding sources for support. All activity on this statement is reported on the accrual basis of
accounting, requiring that revenues are reported when they are earned and expenses are reported
when they are incurred, regardless of when cash is received or disbursed.
Governmental activities of the City include general government (executive, finance, legal, human
resources, and court), security (police), physical environment, economic environment, transportation,
health and human services, and culture and recreation. The City's business-type activities include
water, sanitary sewer, storm water and solid waste utilities, as well as the operations of a golf
course, airport, cemetery and commercial retail space. Governmental activities are primarily
supported by taxes, charges for services, and grants while business-type activities are self-
supporting through user fees and charges.
Fund Financial Statements
The Fund Financial Statements are the traditional reporting format for governments. A fund is a
fiscal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts used to account for specific
activities or meet certain objectives. While the government-wide statements present the City's
finances based on the type of activity (general government vs. business type), the Fund Financial
Statements are presented by fund type, such as the general fund, special revenue funds and
proprietary funds, with the focus on major funds.
Governmental Funds are used to account for essentially the same functions that are reported as
governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. The government major fund
presentation is used, utilizing the "sources and uses of liquid resources" basis. This is the manner in
which the budget is typically developed. The basis of accounting is different between the
governmental fund statements and the government-wide financial statements. The governmental
fund statements focus on the near-term revenues/financial resources and expenditures while the
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government-wide financial statements include both near-term and long-term revenues/financial
resources and expenditures. The information in the governmental fund statements can be used to
evaluate the City's near-term financing requirements and immediate fiscal health. Comparing the
governmental fund statements with the government-wide statements can help the reader better
understand the long-term impact of the City's current-year financing decisions.
Because the basis of accounting is different between the governmental fund statements and the
government-wide financial statements, reconciliations are provided. The reconciliation between the
governmental fund Balance Sheets and the government-wide Statement of Net Assets is found on
the bottom of the governmental funds' Balance Sheet, while the reconciliation between the
governmental fund Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance and the
government-wide Statement of Activities is found directly following the governmental funds'
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Balance.
The City maintains seventeen individual governmental funds. Of these, three are considered major
(the general fund, the arterial street fund, and the capital improvement projects fund) and are
presented separately in the governmental fund Balance Sheet and the governmental fund Statement
of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances. The remaining governmental funds are
combined into a single column labeled "Other Governmental Funds". Individual fund data for each of
the other governmental funds can be found in the combining statements later in this report.
The City maintains budgetary control over its operating funds through the adoption of a biennial
budget. Budgets are adopted at the fund level according to state law. Budgetary comparison
statements are presented for the general and arterial street funds as required supplemental
information. Other budgetary comparison schedules are included following the other government
funds' combining statements in this report.
Proprietary funds are used by governments to account for their business-type activities and use the
same basis of accounting as utilized in private industry. Business-type activities provide specific
goods or services to a group of customers that are paid for by fees charged to those customers.
There is a direct relationship between the fees paid and the services rendered.
The City has two types of proprietary funds: enterprise funds and internal service funds. Enterprise
funds are used to account for goods and services provided to citizens, while internal service funds
are used to account for goods and services provided internally to various City departments.
Enterprise funds report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the government-
wide statements, but in greater detail. The City's enterprise fund statements provide information on
the City's four utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm water, and solid waste) as well as the City-
owned airport, cemetery, and golf course and the City-leased retail space.
Internal service funds are an essential accounting tool used to accumulate and allocate costs
internally among the City's various functions. The City uses internal service funds to account for its
fleet of vehicles, the City-wide provision of computer hardware and software services, and its
insurance premiums. Internal service funds benefit both governmental and business-type activities,
and are allocated accordingly in the government-wide statement of activities.
Fiduciary funds account for assets held by the City in a trustee capacity or as an agent for
individuals, private organizations, other governments or other funds. Fiduciary funds are not
included in the government-wide financial statements because their assets are not available to
support the City's activities.
The City has two fiduciary funds: a pension fund and an agency fund, and are accounted for on the
accrual basis. As agency funds are custodial in nature, they do not include revenues and expenses.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided
in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial statements can be
found at the end of the Basic Financial Statements section.
Other Information
In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also presents
certain required supplementary information concerning the budget vs. actual reports of the City's
general fund and major special revenue funds. The budget vs. actual required supplementary
information can be found in the tab labeled "Required Supplemental Information" and the pension
benefit and other postemployment benefit required supplementary information is found in note 10.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with nonmajor governmental funds,
nonmajor enterprise funds, and internal service funds are presented in the section titled "Fund
Financial Statements and Schedules".
Government-wide Financial Analysis
The statement of net assets can serve as a useful indicator of the City's financial position. The City
of Auburn's net assets (assets in excess of liabilities) at December 31, 2008 totaled $539.9 million.
Following is a condensed version of the government-wide statement of net assets with a comparison
to 2007:
CityofAubum Net Assets
Governmental Activities
Business-ty
pe Activities
Total
As of 12J31/08
As of 12J31/07
As of 12J31/08
As of 12/31/07
As of 12/31/08
As of 12/31/07
Current and other assets
$ 61,772,384
$ 58,618,809
$ 44,721,537
$ 46,338,621
$ 106,493,921
$ 104,957,430
Capital assets, net of
accunulateddepreciation
310,061,603
217,146,886
159,692,228
151,684,341
469,753,831
368,831,227
Total assets
371,833,987
275,785,695
204,413,765
198,022,962
576,247,752
473,788,657
Long-term Iiabilities
8,354,361
7,461,126
20,348,476
22,422,501
28,702,837
29,883,627
Other liabilities
4,994,178
4,400,206
2,645,390
3,202,642
7,639,568
7,602,848
Total liabilities
13,348,539
11,861,332
22,993,866
25,625,143
36,342405
37,486,475
Net assets
Invested in capital assets,
net of related debt
303,564,348
212,611,232
144,626,496
130,515,163
448,190,844
343,126,395
Restricted
28,965,599
24,519,024
933,914
1,227,395
29,899,513
25,746,419
Unrestricted
25,955,501
26,774,107
35,859,489
40,655,261
61,814,990
67,429,368
Total net assets
$ 353,485,448
$ 263,904,363
$ 181,419,899
$ 172397,819
$ 539,905,347
$ 436,302,182
The largest component of the City's net assets, $448.2 million, or 83%, is its investment in capital
assets, less debt related to the acquisition or construction of those assets. These capital assets,
such as streets, parks, trails, and vehicles and equipment related to police and public works, are
used to provide services to the citizens. As a result, these assets are not for sale, and are therefore
not available to fund current and future City obligations. The City elected the GASB 34 reporting
option to include all general infrastructure of the City acquired or substantially renovated since 1980.
The largest component of unrestricted net assets, $35.9 million, represents the unrestricted net
assets of the City's business-type activities and may only be spent on activities related to one of the
four City utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm water and solid waste) or to the City-owned ventures
(airport, golf course, cemetery, and commercial retail property). Examples of utility activities include
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maintenance of water/sewer mains, pump and lift stations, storm drain flushing, water meter reading,
and garbage collection. Activities related to the other City-owned ventures include maintenance of
hangars and runways at the airport, and grooming and landscaping at the golf course and cemetery.
Restricted governmental fund net assets are $28.9 million and are restricted for purposes such as
capital project construction, debt service, mitigation, and endowment.
The remaining net assets of the City may be used for functions such as public safety employee
salaries and supplies, park and road maintenance, and other general governmental services.
Changes in Net Assets
The change in net assets represents the increase or decrease in City net assets resulting from its
various activities.
Following is a condensed version of the City's changes in net assets. The table shows the revenues,
expenses and related changes in net assets for both governmental-type and business-type activities:
City of Auburn's Changes in Net Assets
Governmental Activities
Business-ty
pe Activities
Total
2008
2007
2008
2007
2008
2007
Revenues:
Program revenues
Charges for services
$ 9,077,556 $
10,049,930 $
39,883,386
$ 38,784,127
$ 48,960,942 $
48,834,057
Operating grants and contributions
2,567,788
2,923,968
55,024
43,263
2,622,812
2,967,231
Capital grants and contributions
94,905,563
9,213,115
10,670,660
12,479,500
105,576,223
21,692,615
General revenues
Property taxes
10,804,825
16,164,073
-
-
10,804,825
16,164,073
Sales taxes
17, 620, 661
18, 958, 484
17, 620, 661
18, 958, 484
Interfund utility taxes
2,507,213
2,095,901
2,507,213
2,095,901
Admission &utility taxes
8,075,355
6,073,429
8,075,355
6,073,429
Excise taxes
3,477,517
3,862,692
3,477,517
3,862,692
Cthertaxes
2,949,430
2,005,836
2,949,430
2,005,836
Investment earnings
1,589,837
2,993,174
1,242,363
2,098,417
2,832,200
5,091,591
Miscellaneous revenue
2,751,495
(406,847)
330,472
427,522
3,081,967
20,675
Total revenues
156,327,240
73,933,755
52,181,905
53,832,829
208,509,145
127,766,584
Expenses:
General government
8,000,715
7,196,492
8,000,715
7,196,492
Publicsafety
28,217,844
33,396,630
28,217,844
33,396,630
Transportation
12, 974, 861
8,077,154
12, 974, 861
8,077,154
Physical environment
3,096,696
3,269,334
3,096,696
3,269,334
Culture and recreation
6,271,924
6,539,281
6,271,924
6,539,281
Economic environment
2,608,980
2,400,031
2,608,980
2,400,031
Health and human services
776,224
416,456
776,224
416,456
Interest on long-term debt
226,651
163,916
226,651
163,916
Water
-
-
8,565,231
7,873,191
8,565,231
7,873,191
Sanitary sewer
14, 479, 299
13, 974, 607
14, 479, 299
13, 974, 607
Storm drainage
5,226,823
4,224,881
5,226,823
4,224,881
Solid waste
10,781,426
10,368,901
10,781,426
10,368,901
Golf course
1,958,703
1,576,126
1,958,703
1,576,126
Other business-type activities
1,720,603
1,735,118
1,720,603
1,735,118
Total expenses
62,173,895
61,459,294
42,732,085
39,752,824
104,905,980
101,212,118
Increase in net assets before transfers
94,153,345
12,474,461
9,449,820
14,080,005
103,603,165
26,554,466
Transfers
427,740
(371,660)
(427,740)
371,660
-
-
Change in net assets
94,581,085
12,102,801
9,022,080
14,451,665
103,603,165
26,554,466
Net assets-beginning of period
263,904,363
251,801,562
172,397,819
157,946,154
436,302,182
409,747,716
Net assets-end of period
$ 358,485,448
$ 263,904,363
$ 181,419,899
$ 172,397,819
$ 539,905,347
$ 436,302,182
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Governmental activities contributed $94.2 million to the total increase in City net assets of which $90
million is attributable to the infrastructure assets received as a result of the annexation of the Lea Hill
West Hill areas. Revenues to fund capital assets are recorded as program or general revenues in
the statement of activities. However, asset purchases are not recorded as expenses in the year
purchased and construction costs are not recorded as expenses in the year incurred. Instead, the
costs are recorded as long-term assets and are depreciated over their useful life. This amount
equaled $11.9 million, which was offset by an overall increase in the cost and variety of
governmental services provided.
General tax revenues decreased in the current fiscal year by 7.6%, compared to an increase of 6.4%
in the prior fiscal year:
• Property tax revenue fell $5.4 million, or 33.2%. This decrease is a result of a combination
of lower property valuations, a rise in foreclosures and a reduction in the City's levy rate due
to the creation of the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
• Sales tax collections fell $1.3 million, or 7.1% as a result of the economic downturn and the
Streamlined Sales Tax legislation enacted in Washington State.
• Utility and admission tax revenue rose by $2.0 million or 33.0%. The increase is primarily
attributable to the annexing Lea Hill and West Hill areas.
• Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) revenue decreased by $385,175, or 9.97%. The decline in
excise taxes reflects the decline in real estate activity both in number of transactions and in
the average value per transaction.
• Investment revenue fell by $1.4 million, or 46.9%. These declines reflect the tumultuous
conditions in the market.
• Miscellaneous revenue increased $3.2 million which was primarily from the gain on sale of
two city owned properties in 2008.
Governmental activities expenses in the primary government as a whole rose slightly from $61.5
million to $62.2 million in 2008 an increase of 1.2%. An increase in transportation expense of $4.9
million or 60.6% and general government expense of $804,000 or 11.2% were offset by a decline in
public safety expense of $5.2 million or 15.5% as a result of the transfer of the City's fire protection
services to the newly created Valley Regional Fire Authority.
The first chart on the following page summarizes the government activity revenue by source, while
the second chart reflects the specific programs' revenues and related expenses for the various
activities of the City. Gaps between specific programs' revenues and their related expenditures are
funded through general tax revenues.
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Revenues by Source -Government Activities
Utility & admissioi
5%
Interfund utility to
2%
Sales taxes
11%
Property ta:
7%
grants &
ibutions
Operating grants &
contributions
60%
Program Expenses and Revenues - Governmental Activities
$100,000,000
$90,000,000
$80,000,000
$70,000,000
$60,000,000
$50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
$10,000,000
$0
ZZN'
a
❑ Program revenues
■ Expenses
Business-type net assets increased by $9.0 million. Key components of this increase include:
• $10.7 million of the increase relates to utility capital contributions. Of this amount, $9.4
million is related to utility infrastructure contributed to the City by developers, and $1.3 million
is related to new customer connections.
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Charges for services
Other revenue 6%
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• Income (loss) before capital contributions and transfers amounted to:
o Water fund:
$ (461,949)
o Sanitary sewer fund:
(152,683)
o Storm fund:
306,838
o Solid waste fund:
(363,862)
o Golf course:
(234,377)
o Non-major funds:
(16,746)
$ (922,779)
• Net transfers-out totaled $427,740.
Below is a chart that shows the relative net asset balances for each business-type fund:
Business-type Net Assets - By Fund
Golf course
3%
Solid wa
2%
Storm drainage
22%
Water
32%
The majority of net assets in the City's enterprise funds relate to capital asset infrastructure, such as
water and sewer mains, the airport runway, and the golf course land. As such, most of the net
assets are not available to support the ongoing expenses of the funds. Following are two charts that
contrast the total net assets to the spendable portion of net assets for each enterprise fund:
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Sanitary sewer
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Comparison of Total Net Assets to Spendable Net Assets
Utility Funds
$70,000,000
$60,000,000
$50,000,000
$40,000,000
$30,000,000
$20,000,000
$10,000,OOC
OW1111 Ulaulaye
Solid waste
The first chart following depicts the revenues and expenses for business-type funds, while the
second shows the various sources of business-type revenue:
Comparison of Total Net Assets to Spendable Net Assets
Other Enterprise Funds
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,OOC
$1,000,00(
VUII I:VUIJC
Commercial retail
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Business-type Activity Revenues and Expenses
Before Capital Contributions and Transfers
$15,000,000
$13,500,000
$12,000,000
$10,500,000
$9,000,000
$7,500,000
$6,000,000
$4,500,000
$3,000,000
$1,500,000
$0
❑ Revenues
■ Expenses
Business-type Activity Revenues - By Source
Investment earnings
2%
Capital contributions
20%
Business-type
ll miscellaneous
income
j
Charges for services
77%
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Water Sanitary Storm Solid waste Golf course Minor
sewer drainage business-type
activities
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Financial Analysis of Governmental Funds
The purpose of the City's governmental funds is to report on near-term revenues/financial resources
and expenditures. This information helps determine the City's financial requirements in the near
future. Specifically, fund balance is a good indicator of the City's financial resources.
As of December 31, 2008, the City's governmental funds had combined fund balances of
$42,176,454, an increase of $3,043,726 or 7.78%. This increase is related to:
• General fund ($1,391,629)
• Arterial street fund $710,275
• Capital improvement projects fund $3,019,851
• Other governmental funds $705,229
Of the government funds' total fund balances, $40,668,889 is unreserved. Of this unreserved total,
$12,990,032 is earmarked for capital projects and $14,463,370 is in special revenue funds and is
earmarked for specific purposes. Of the $1,507,565 of fund balances that are reserved, $1,336,000
is reserved for endowment.
The general fund is the primary operating fund of the City. All receipts and payments of ordinary City
operations are processed through it unless they are required to be accounted for in another fund. At
the end of 2008, the general fund had a fund balance of $13,071,091, all of which is unreserved.
Other funds that had significant fund balances include:
• $12,705,203 in the capital improvement projects fund; used for various governmental capital
asset projects.
• $5,866,566 in the cumulative reserve fund; used for revenue stabilization or capital projects.
• $5,468,420 in the mitigation fund; used to collect fees from new development to mitigate the
cost of new roads and other infrastructure.
• $1,336,000 in the cemetery endowed care fund; used for maintenance of the cemetery.
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The following chart shows the relative fund balances for governmental funds:
Governmental Funds - Fund Balances
All other government
4:..-,4-
i
e
Mitigation fu
13%
Cumulative reserve
fund
14%
3eneral fund
30%
Arterial street fund
4%
The decrease in the general fund balance of $1.4 million is primarily attributable to a decrease of
$5.4 million in property taxes that resulted from a combination of a reduced levy rate as a result the
creation of the Valley Regional Fire Authority, a decline in property valuations and a significant
decline in the housing market in 2008. In addition, sales tax revenues declined $1.3 million or 7.1%
reflecting the negative impact of the Streamlined Sales Tax legislation enacted in the State of
Washington as well as the impacts of the economic downturn over the fiscal year. These decreases
in revenue were partially offset by an increase in intergovernmental revenues of $2.3 million; the
majority of which is attributable to $1.3 million received from the King County annexation agreement
and $596,000 received from the State for streamlined sales tax mitigation.
General fund expenditures decreased by $5.3 million or 9.8% from 2007. The decrease reflects the
reduction in the cost of security of persons and property as a result of the transfer of fire protection
services to the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) in 2007 as described in note 16. In 2007,
$10.5 million of tax revenue was paid to the VRFA and was reflected in the general fund as an
operating expenditure for security of persons and property. There was no corresponding tax
revenue paid in 2008 as the VRFA now receives these taxes directly from the State of Washington.
Also, contributing to the decrease in the general fund balance were transfers out of the general fund
of $3.3 million to the capital projects fund and $697,000 to the equipment rental fund for the
purchase of equipment and vehicles needed as a result of the annexations in 2008.
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The general fund revenue decrease of $3.5 million came from the following sources:
2008 General Fund Revenue Increases / (Decreases) - By Source
$3,000,000
1 Intergovernmental
$2,336,700
$2,000,000 Utility & admission taxes
$1,414,394
$1,000,000
Interfund utility taxes Fines & forfeitures
$228,724 $129,382
$0
Charges for services Miscellaneous
($110,087)
($1,000,000) ($266,763)
Licenses & permits
Sales taxes ($496,228)
($2,000,000) ($1,337,823)
($3,000,000)
($4,000,000)
($5,000,000) I~
Property taxes
($6,000,000) ($5,408,017)
The increase of $3.0 million in the capital improvement projects fund is largely due to $2.7 million
gain from the sale of two city owned properties in 2008.
Other significant changes in fund balances include:
• The mitigation fund increased by $348,375 as revenues exceeded expenditures and net
transfers.
• The local streets fund increased by $225,952 due to transfers in from the capital
improvement projects and mitigation funds.
Financial Analysis of Proprietary Funds
The City's proprietary funds provide the same type of information as found in the government-wide
financial statements, but in greater detail. Factors affecting the finances of the City's proprietary
funds have already been addressed in the discussion of the City's business-type activities.
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General Fund Budgetary Highlights
The City budgets biannually by adopting a budget at the end of the preceding fiscal year, and then
making adjustments as necessary via budget amendments throughout the next two years. Major
budget revisions included:
• Decreasing property tax revenue by $5.6 million to adjust for both a reduction in the levy rate
after the formation of the Valley Regional Fire Authority for fire protection services and an
increase in the King County road levy.
• Decreasing Building Permits by $500,000 as construction declines due to the economic
downturn.
• Increasing tax revenue from natural gas utility taxes by $312,000, motor vehicle fuel taxes by
$443,300, electric utility taxes by $788,300 and telephone utility taxes by $820,700 due to
the annexations in 2008.
• Increase King County annexation contribution by $625,000 due to the annexations.
• Increase the sales tax credit revenue by $733,000 for a 4 month credit.
• Increasing traffic photo enforcement revenue by $900,000 for the implementation of this
program in 2008.
• Decreasing fire protection services expenditures by $11.1 million after the formation of the
Valley Regional Fire Authority for fire protection services.
• Increasing intergovernmental professional services by $515,000 for additional jail costs due
to the annexation.
• Increasing police salaries and benefits by $695,700 for 10 Patrol Officers and 1 Traffic
Officer due to the annexation.
• Increasing jail costs by $515,000 due to the annexation.
• Increasing police professional services for Redflex traffic lights, adding three school zones,
and one traffic light.
• Increasing police salaries by $646,900 for 10 Police Officers due to the savings achieved
from the formation of the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
• Increasing transfers out to the Capital Improvement Projects Fund by $2.0 million for
property purchases for the downtown revitalization.
Reasons for the significant variances in the general fund between the final budget and actual results
include:
• Intergovernmental revenues exceeded the budgeted amount by $1.3 million because the
City received the King County annexation agreement payment of $1.3 million and the
streamlined sales tax mitigation payment of $596,000 from the State of Washington which
were not included in the 2008 budget.
• Security of persons and property expenditures were below budget by $3.3 million as fire
protection services for the City were transferred to the Valley Regional Fire Authority.
Economic Environment expenditures were $1.1 million less than budgeted reflecting salary
savings of $700,000 and the carry forward of $700,000 of budget for the code update
project.
Capital Asset and Debt Administration
Capital Assets
The City's investment in capital assets for both its governmental and business-type activities as of
December 31, 2008 totaled $469.8 million (net of accumulated depreciation), an increase of $101.0
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million from 2007. This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings, improvements,
machinery and equipment, construction in progress, utility transmission/distribution systems, roads,
bridges, and other infrastructure.
Major capital asset changes during the year include:
• Annexation of Lea Hill and West Hill areas effective January 1, 2008 resulted in an increase
in governmental infrastructure of $88.9 million net of depreciation.
• Developer contributions resulted in an increase of $9.4 million in utility infrastructure assets
and $2.5 million in governmental infrastructure assets.
• $3.4 million was spent by proprietary funds on construction projects during the year. Some
of the larger ones include:
o $2.3 million on Local Street Pavement Preservation
o $1.2 million on Arterial Pavement Preservation
o $0.9 million on Fenster property
o $0.7 million on Auburn Community Center
A summary of the City's net assets follows:
Summary of Capital Assets (net of depreciation)
Governmental Activities
Business-ty
pe Activities
Total
As of 12/31/08
As of 12/31/07
As of 12/31/08
As of 12/31/07
As of 12/31/07
As of 12/31/07
Land
$ 105,137,747
$ 48,969,057
$ 14,464,998
$ 14,158,803
$ 119,602,745
$ 63,127,860
Building
15,569,974
16,789,533
8,454,977
8,666,798
24,024,951
25,456,331
Joint venture
3,276,716
2,885,788
-
-
3,276,716
2,885,788
Site improvements
4,957,637
4,077,270
132,648,835
121,837,398
137,606,472
125,914,668
Equipment
6,613,918
6,109,008
1,188,638
1,042,068
7,802,556
7,151,076
Intangibles
616,633
649,137
-
-
616,633
649,137
Infrastructure
168,394,251
134,140,672
-
-
168,394,251
134,140,672
Construction in progress
5,494,727
3,526,421
2,934,771
5,979,274
8,429,498
9,505,695
$ 310,061,603
$ 217,146,886
$ 159,692,219
$ 151,684,341
$ 469,753,822
$ 368,831,227
More detailed information on capital assets is provided in note 7
Long-term Debt
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City had total bonded debt outstanding of $13,584,827. Of
this amount, $10,053,000 is general obligation bonds, $3,495,000 is revenue bonds for the water
and storm utilities, and $36,827 is special assessment debt with government commitment. The City
currently maintains a rating of Al with Moody's for its general obligation debt.
The following schedule summarizes the City's bonded debt:
Summary of bonded debt
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
General obligation bonds $ 3,868,000 $ 3,275,000 $ 7,143,000
Special assessment bonds - - 0
Revenue bonds - 1,030,000 1,030,000
$ 3,868,000 $ 4,305,000 $ 8,173,000
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Below is a summary of additional, non-bonded long-term debt of the City:
Other Long-term Debt
Public Works Trust Fund loans $ 2,321,053
Employee leave benefits -
$ 2,321,053
Washington State law limits the amount of general obligation debt a governmental entity may issue
to 7.5% of its total assessed value. Of the 7.5% limit, 2.5% is for general purposes, 2.5% is for open
spaces/parks, and 2.5% is for utilities. Non-voted (limited tax) general obligation indebtedness is
limited to 1.5% of assessed valuation. The combination of unlimited tax and limited tax general
obligation debt for all purposes cannot exceed 7.5% of assessed valuation. Following is a summary
of the City's legal debt limitations and capacity:
Summary of legal debt limits and capacity
With a Vote
General
Open spaces/parks
Utilities
Totals
Without a Vote
General
Totals
Auburn
Legal Limitation
Capacity
-
$ 217,993,047
$ 207,263,695
217,993,047
217,993,047
217,993,047
217,993,047
$ 653,979,142
$ 643,249,790
$ 130,795,828 $ 120,066,476
130,795, 828 -120,066,476
Additional information can be found in note 11 and in the statistical section of this report.
Economic Factors
The outlook for 2009 and beyond is guarded. The economy in the county and the City has
experienced the same deep, lingering recession as that of the nation. The largest impact on the City
is the decline in sales tax and development revenues. Many existing businesses have reduced their
forces and unemployment in Auburn ranges between 9% for blue collar workers and close to 12% for
middle management. However in spite of the recession there is development occurring in the City:
• Auburn Regional Medical Center is currently under construction with an 11,000-square foot
cancer treatment center adjacent to the hospital, along with a public/private mix 300-stall
parking garage.
• A new three story building that will house a floor of City offices (City Hall Annex) is under
construction on an adjacent block to City Hall. The building will feature Key Bank as its
anchor, along with medical/professional offices and a restaurant.
• Downtown redevelopment is planned on several blocks (4+) near the Transit Station. A
developer has been selected and the project value is estimated to be $240 million. The State
has identified the Auburn project as a demonstration project during the recent legislative
session. The City will receive up to $250,000 a year that will support approximately $3.35
million in infrastructure improvements in this area.
• Plans are moving forward to develop a large retail/office project in the City's north end that
had been a drive-in movie complex. Up to 65 acres may be involved. Significant new retail
sales tax revenues would be generated from this project.
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• A new Super Wal-Mart is about to begin its 2 year construction cycle adjacent to the Super
Mall that will also provide the City with new jobs and new tax revenues.
The City has and is adjusting the current expenditure budget in order to live within its means. The
recession is anticipated to end late 2009 or early 2010. However, the return of revenue levels will be
sometime further off in the future. The City views this economic event as a `reset' of revenue to a
lower base and expectations are that it may be several years before they return to prior levels.
Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City of Auburn's finances for
readers with an interest in the City's finances. Questions concerning this report, or requests for
additional information, may be addressed to the Finance Director, City of Auburn, 25 West Main
Street, Auburn WA 98001-4998.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The City presents two government-wide financial statements.
The Statement of Net Assets provides information all on city assets and
liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net assets.
The Statement of Activities is focused on both the gross and net cost of
various functions, including both governmental and business-type activities,
which are supported by the City's general tax and other revenues.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 3)
$ 48,844,885 $
29,156,008 $
78,000,893
CASH WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES
-
-
-
INVESTMENTS (Note 3)
4,038,330
6,169,076
10,207,406
RECEIVABLES:
TAXES
342,949
-
342,949
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
190,789
4,303,421
4,494,210
OTHER RECEIVABLES
2,630,829
92,769
2,723,598
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
646,408
-
646,408
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS (Note 6)
3,177,376
55,024
3,232,400
INTERNAL BALANCES
193,124
-
193,124
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES INVENTORY
143,945
269,039
412,984
LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND NOTES
4,723
1,115,752
1,120,475
DEFERRED CHARGES
1,559,026
-
1,559,026
RESTRICTED ASSETS:
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (Note 3)
-
3,560,448
3,560,448
DEPRECIABLE CAPITAL ASSETS (NET OF ACCUMULATED
DEPRECIATION): (Note 7)
199,493,336
142,292,458
341,785,794
NON-DEPRECIABLE CAPITAL ASSETS
110,568,267
17,399,770
127,968,037
TOTALASSETS
371,833,987
204,413,765
576,247,752
LIABILITIES:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
4,736,405
2,124,956
6,861,361
INTERFUND PAYABLE
-
-
-
INTERNAL BALANCES
193,124
193,124
DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
-
-
-
OTHER LIABILITIES PAYABLE
257,773
52,216
309,989
PAYABLE FROM RESTRICTED ASSETS:
ACCRUED INTEREST
-
195,837
195,837
DEPOSITS
79,257
79,257
MATURED BONDS PAYABLE
-
-
-
UNEARNED REVENUE
1,074,801
901,051
1,975,852
DEFERRED CREDITS
-
-
-
BONDS AND OTHER DEBT PAYABLE:
DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR (Note 12)
1,791,228
1,904,985
3,696,213
DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR (Note 12)
4,658,301
17,542,440
22,200,741
SPEC ASSESSMENT DEBT WITH GOV'T COMMITMENT (Note 12)
36,827
-
36,827
NET OPEB OBLIGATION
793,204
793,204
TOTAL LIABILITIES
13,348,539
22,993,866
36,342,405
NET ASSETS:
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT
303,564,348
144,626,496
448,190,844
RESTRICTED NET ASSETS:
CAPITAL PROJECTS
13,012,383
-
13,012,383
SPECIAL REVENUE FUND PROJECTS
14,463,370
-
14,463,370
DEBT SERVICE
141,096
648,190
789,286
NON EXPENDABLE PERPETUAL CARE
1,348,750
-
1,348,750
CONSTRUCTION
-
285,724
285,724
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS
25,955,501
35,859,489
61,814,990
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$ 358,485,448 $
181,419,899 $
539,905,347
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
Page 1 of 2
XPENSES
CHARGES
FOR SERVICES
PROGRAM REVENUES
OPERATING
GRANTS AND
CONTRIBUTIONS
CAPITAL
GRANTS AND
CONTRIBUTIONS
FUNCTIONS / PROGRAMS:
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
$ 8,000,715 $
2,316,125
$ 330,125
$ 90,047,644
PUBLIC SAFETY
28,217,844
2,674,777
1,488,163
-
TRANSPORTATION
12,974,861
1,272,751
-
3,601,553
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
3,096,696
257,780
289,701
115,496
CULTURE AND RECREATION
6,271,924
917,544
83,332
1,140,910
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
2,608,980
1,638,579
-
(40)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
776,224
-
376,467
-
INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT
226,651
62,173,895
-
9,077,556
-
2,567,788
-
94,905,563
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES:
WATER
8,565,231
7,664,443
2,653,883
SANITARY SEWER
14,479,299
13,602,387
7,095,833
STORM DRAINAGE
5,226,823
5,160,386
- 920,944
SOLID WASTE
10,781,426
10,294,411
55,024 -
GOLF COURSE
1,958,703
1,701,487
-
NONMAJOR BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES
1,720,603
1,460,272
- -
42,732,085
39,883,386
55,024 10,670,660
TOTAL PRIMARY GOVERNMENT i
$ 104,905,980 $
48,960,942 $
2,622,812 $ 105,576,223
GENERALREVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
RETAIL SALES AND USE
INTERFUND UTILITY
UTILITY
EXCISE
OTHER
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
GAIN ON SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENDOWMENT FUNDS
TRANSFERS (Note 5)
TOTAL GENERAL REVENUES
NET ASSETS - BEGINNING
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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NET (EXPENSE) REVENUE AND
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS-TYPE
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY TOTAL
$ 84, 693,179 $
$ 84, 693,179
(24, 054, 904)
(24, 054, 904)
(8,100, 557)
(8,100, 557)
(2, 433, 719)
(2, 433, 719)
(4,130,138)
(4,130,138)
(970, 441)
(970, 441)
(399, 757)
(399, 757)
(226, 651)
(226, 651)
44, 377, 012
44, 377, 012
1,753,095
1,753,095
6,218,921
6,218,921
854,507
854,507
(431,991)
(431,991)
(257,216)
(257,216)
(260,331)
(260,331)
7,876,985
7,876,985
$ 44,377,012 $ 7,876,985 $ 52,253,997
$ 10,804,825 $
$
10,804,825
17, 620, 661
17, 620, 661
2,507,213
2,507,213
8,075,355
8,075,355
3,477,517
3,477,517
2,949,430
2,949,430
1,589,837
1,242,363
2,832,200
-
329,872
329,872
2,699,062
600
2,699,662
52,433
-
52,433
427,740
(427,740)
-
50, 204, 073
1,145, 095
51, 349,168
263, 904, 363 172, 397, 819 436, 302,182
$ 358, 485, 448 $ 181, 419, 899 $ 539, 905, 347
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MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
General Fund
The general fund accounts for all of the City's financial resources except those
required by statute or generally accepted accounting principles to be accounted
for in another fund. As is the case with most municipalities, the general fund is
the largest and most important accounting entity of the City. As noted in the
statements that follow, the general fund receives the bulk of its revenues from
local taxes, followed by State shared revenues, service charges, and other
income.
The general fund is accounted for on a modified accrual basis. Annual budgets
are adopted with appropriations lapsing at year-end.
Arterial Street Fund
This fund is supported by the State's one-half cent gas tax and is used for major
street construction.
Capital Improvement Projects Fund
This fund accounts for major capital acquisitions, and streets and parks
construction projects.
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
INVESTMENTS
RECEIVABLES:
TAXES
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
OTHER RECEIVABLES
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
INTERFUND RECEIVABLE (Note 5)
LONG-TERM NOTES AND CONTRACTS
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
DEFERRED CHARGES
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES:
CURRENT PAYABLES
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
OTHER LIABILITIES PAYABLE
DEFERRED REVENUE
FUND BALANCES:
RESERVED FOR
DEBT SERVICE
ENDOWMENT
UNRESERVED,REPORTEDIN:
GENERALFUND
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
CAPITAL PROJECT FUNDS
PERMANENTFUND
TOTAL FUND BALANCES
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES
$ 8,839,983 $ 1,960,615 $ 11,706,497 $ 14,418,573 $ 36,925,668
1,999,580 - 1,024,375 1,014,375 4,038,330
342,949 -
-
-
342,949
111,630 432
56,532
1,995
170,589
2,587,064 -
25,825
-
2,612,889
- -
-
646,408
646,408
- -
96,875
-
96,875
- -
585,126
-
585,126
2,481,381 283,027
-
412,968
3,177,376
- -
-
4,320
4,320
$ 16,362,587 $ 2,244,074 $
13,495,230 $
16,498,639 $
48,600,530
$ 2,724,414 $ 263,944 $ 179,076 $ 1,003,808 $ 4,171,242
227,062 - - - 227,062
242 - - - 242
339,778 428,393 610,951 646,408 2,025,530
3,291,496 692,337 790,027 1,650,216 6,424,076
- - - 171,565 171,565
- - - 1,336,000 1,336,000
13,071,091 - - - 13,071,091
- 1,551,737 - 12,911,633 14,463,370
- - 12,705,203 284,829 12,990,032
- - - 144,396 144,396
13,071,091 1,551,737 12,705,203 14,848,423 42,176,454
$ 16,362,587 $ 2,244,074 $ 13,495,230 $ 16,498,639 $ 48,600,530
Total governmental fund balances as reported on this statement
$
42,176,454
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and therefore not reported in the funds.
304,363,380
Other long-term assets are not available to pay for current-period expenditures and therefore are deferred in the funds.
Prepaid expenses
1,530,966
Interest receivable on investments
48,488
Unearned revenue beyond the city's 30-day measurable and available period
339,778
Deferred charges for bond issue costs
1,023
1,920,255
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the cost of certain activities, such as insurance and fleet
maintenance, to individual funds. The assets and liabilities of these internal service funds are included in governmental
17,209,359
activities in the statement of net assets.
Some liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not reported in the funds.
Bonds and loans payable
(4,335,983)
Interest payable
(30,469)
Net pension obligation
23,740
Net other postemployment obligations
(793,204)
Compensated absences payable
(1,401,286)
Capital lease payable
(646,798)
(7,184, 000)
58,485,448
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTALFUNDS
DECEMBER 31. 2008
CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
OTHER
TOTAL
GENERAL
ARTERIAL
CAPITAL
GOVERNMENTAL GOVERNMENTAL
FUND
STREET
IMPROVEMENT
FUNDS
FUNDS
REVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
$ 9,757,999 $
$
$ 2,282,125 $
12,040,124
RETAIL SALES & USE
17,620,661
-
17,620,661
I NTERFUN D UTILITY
2,324,625
182,588
2,507,213
UTILITY
7,487,823
587,532
-
8,075,355
EXCISE
1,160,700
-
2,230,280
86,537
3,477,517
OTHER
-
-
60,660
60,660
LICENSES AND PERMITS
1,110,722
-
-
-
1,110,722
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
5,788,294
1,062,911
4,875
1,513,808
8,369,888
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
2,397,025
-
-
1,387,519
3,784,544
FINES AND FORFEITURES
2,059,771
-
2,059,771
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
-
-
-
57,402
57,402
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
521,647
27,254
364,576
449,898
1,363,375
MISCELLANEOUS
849,839
-
154,595
291,915
1,296,349
TOTALREVENUES
51,079,106
1,860,285
2,754,326
6,129,864
61,823,581
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7,010,742
-
-
-
7,010,742
SECURITY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
26,157,394
89,155
485,826
26,732,375
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
3,490,636
-
-
-
3,490,636
TRANSPORTATION
2,784,963
3,757,294
2,368,710
8,910,967
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
2,018,159
-
512,668
2,530,827
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
776,224
-
776,224
CULTURE AND RECREATION
6,296,743
-
-
6,296,743
DEBT SERVICE:
PRINCIPAL
201,482
35,578
219,595
456,655
INTERESTANDOTHER COSTS
116,760
534
-
147,703
264,997
CAPITAL OUTLAY
-
-
2,494,212
2,284,122
4,778,334
TOTAL EXPENDITURES *
48,853,103
3,793,406
2,583,367
6,018,624
61,248,500
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
2,226,003
(1,933,121)
170,959
111,240
575,081
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
SALES OF CAPITAL ASSETS
-
-
2,698,677
-
2,698,677
PROCEEDS OF LONG-TERM DEBT
-
360,000
-
360,000
PROCEEDS FROM CAPITAL LEASE
17,728
-
-
-
17,728
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
643,132
2,283,396
2,644,800
1,814,754
7,386,082
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5)
(4,278,492)
(2,494,585)
(1,220,765)
(7,993,842)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES AND USES
(3,617,632)
2,643,396
2,848,892
593,989
2,468,645
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
(1,391,629)
710,275
3,019,851
705,229
3,043,726
FUNDBALANCES- BEGINNING
14,462,720
841,462
9,685,352
14,143,194
39,132,728
FUNDBALANCES - ENDING
$ 13,071,091 $
1,551,737
$ 12,705,203
$ 14,848,423 $
42,176,454
The notes to the financial statements are an
integral part of this statement.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENT FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
Net change in fund balances per the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
$ 3,043,726
Amount reported as change in net assets in the Statement of Activities are different because:
Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement
of activities the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and
reported as depreciation expense. This is the amount by which capital outlay ($10,296,604)
exceeded depreciation ($9,375,543) in the current period.
938,789
Gain on sale of capital assets
-
Debt proceeds are reported as financing sources in governmental fund and thus contribute to the
change in fund balances. In the government-wide statements, however, issuing debt increases
long-term liabilities in the statement of net assets and does not affect the statement of activities.
(377,728)
Revenues in the Statement of Activities that do not provide current financial resources
are not reported as revenues in the funds:
Deferred revenue
(1,254,723)
Donation of property
-
Amortization of bond premium
3,138
Investment interest receivable
(33,263)
(1,284,848)
Developer contributions and annexation of infrastructure assets are reported as revenue in the statement
of activities, but do not provide current financial resources and are not reported as fund revenue.
91,416,052
Repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of
governmental funds but has no effect on the net assets.
432,060
Internal service funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain activities,
such as insurance and fleet maintenance, to individual funds. The net revenue (expense)
of certain internal service funds is reported with governmental activities.
1,543,726
Some expenses reported in the Statement of Activities do not require the use of current
financial resources and therefore are not reported as expenditures in governmental funds.
Amortization of debt issue costs
(3,240)
Amortization of prepaid expenses
(109,355)
Change in accrued interest payable
2,259
Change in net pension obligation
(25,213)
Change in net other postemployment benefits
(793,204)
Change in compensated absences payable
(201,939)
(1,130,692)
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
The City's enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed
and operated in a manner similar to private business operations. The goods and
services these funds provide to the general public are primarily financed by
service charges. Enterprise funds are self-supporting and use the accrual
method of accounting. Auburn has five major enterprise funds.
The Water Fund
This fund accounts for all maintenance, construction, and debt service
requirements associated with the water system.
The Sanitary Sewer Fund
This fund accounts for maintenance, construction, and debt requirements for
Auburn's sanitary sewer system.
The Storm Drainage Fund
This fund accounts for the maintenance, construction and debt service
requirements of Auburn's storm drainage system.
The Solid Waste Fund
Garbage collection services for the City are accounted for in this fund, supported
almost entirely by garbage collection fees. Expenses include payment to the
City's garbage contractor and other service charges.
The Golf Course Fund
Accounts for services, maintenance, and operations associated with the Auburn
Municipal Golf Course.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
DECEMBER 31. 2008
ATER
SANITARY
SEWER
STORM
DRAINAGE
SOLID
WASTE
GOLF
COURSE
NON-MAJOR
PROPRIETARY
FUNDS
TOTAL
PROPRIETARY
FUNDS
GOVERNMENTAL
ACTIVITIES
INTERNAL
SERVICE FUNDS
ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 6,695,075 $
11,337,351 $
6,328,751
$ 2,359,384
$ 221,139
$ 2,214,308
$ 29,156,008
$ 11,919,217
INVESTMENTS
3,112,826
2,003,750
1,052,500
-
-
-
6,169,076
-
RESTRICTED CASH:
BONDS PAYMENTS
1,009,122
-
442,329
-
26,726
-
1,478,177
-
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
33,745
18,471
-
-
-
79,258
131,474
-
OTHER
468,199
738,017
479,991
264,590
-
1,950,797
-
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
768,978
1,636,060
720,823
1,173,651
-
3,909
4,303,421
20,200
OTHER RECEIVABLES
51,179
37,069
4,521
-
-
-
92,769
-
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
-
-
-
55,024
-
-
55,024
-
INVENTORIES
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
242,852
12,381,976
8,968
15,779,686
8,764
9,037,679
3,588,059
512,455
8,455
2,305,930
269,039
43,605,785
143,945
12,083,362
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND NOTES
-
1,073,400
-
-
-
42,352
1,115,752
-
CAPITAL ASSETS:
LAND
897,971
1,654,958
5,686,254
-
2,229,636
3,996,179
14,464,998
-
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
3,113,583
1,131,744
201,255
496,618
6,570,141
5,237,606
16,750,947
13,069,916
IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDINGS
81,599,892
65,113,774
38,271,397
-
3,023,053
6,628,275
194,636,391
46,591
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
920,761
846,620
808,357
-
-
359,034
2,934,772
64,206
LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
(32,146,881)
(15,200,016)
(12,887,006)
(277,337)
(2,082,876)
(6,500,764)
(69,094,880)
(7,482,490)
TOTAL CAPITALASSETS(NET OF A/D)
54,385,326
53,547,080
32,080,257
219,281
9,739,954
9,720,330
159,692,228
5,698,223
TOTAL NONCURRENT ASSETS
54,385,326
54,620,480
32,080,257
219,281
9,739,954
9,762,682
160,807,980
5,698,223
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES:
66,767,302
70,400,166
41,117,936
3,807,340
10,252,409
12,068,612
204,413,765
17,781,585
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
CURRENT PAYABLES
477,679
424,743
218,480
892,898
48,294
62,862
2,124,956
565,163
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
33,745
18,471
-
-
-
-
52,216
-
INTERFUND PAYABLES
-
-
-
-
96,875
-
96,875
-
EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS-CURRENT
123,306
69,282
92,777
15,907
50,012
13,701
364,985
91,969
REVENUE BONDS PAYABLE-CURRENT
896,500
-
398,500
-
-
-
1,295,000
-
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PAYABLE-CURRENT
-
-
-
-
180,000
65,000
245,000
-
ACCRUED INTEREST
138,825
13,183
43,829
-
-
-
195,837
-
DEPOSITS
79,257
79,257
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
1,670,055
525,679
753,586
908,805
375,181
220,820
4,454,126
657,132
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
DEFERRED REVENUE
42,200
162,203
597,204
-
57,092
42,352
901,051
-
EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS
15,208
8,545
11,443
1,962
6,168
1,690
45,016
11,343
LOANS PAYABLE
5,323,768
4,046,557
-
-
-
-
9,370,325
-
REVENUE BONDS PAYABLE
1,655,846
-
581,326
-
-
-
2,237,172
-
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PAYABLE
4,133,266
1,756,661
5,889,927
TOTAL OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
7,037,022
4,217,305
1,189,973
1,962
4,196,526
1,800,703
18,443,491
11,343
TOTAL LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS:
8,707,077
4,742,984
1,943,559
910,767
4,571,707
2,021,523
22,897,617
668,475
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT
46,509,213
53,547,080
31,100,432
-
5,426,689
8,043,082
144,626,496
4,095,046
RESTRICTED FOR
DEBT SERVICE
468,199
-
179,991
-
-
-
648,190
-
CONSTRUCTION
-
21,398
-
-
264,326
-
285,724
-
UNRESTRICTED
11,082,813
12,088,704
7,893,954
21896,573
(10,313)
2,004,007
35,955,738
13,018,064
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$ 58,060,225 $
65,657,182 $
39,174,377 $
2,896,573 $
5,680,702 $
10,047,089 $
181,516,148 $
17,113,110
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation
ofinternal service funds related to
enterprise funds (96,249)
Net assets of business-type activities $ 181,419,899
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
ATER
SANITARY
SEWER
STORM
DRAINAGE
SOLID
WASTE
GOLF
COURSE
NONMAJOR
ENTERPRISE
FUNDS
TOTAL
PROPRIETARY
FUNDS
GOVERNMENTAL
ACTIVITIES
INTERNAL
SERVICE FUNDS
OPERATING REVENUES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
$ 7,664,443
$ 13,601,390
$ 5,159,389
$ 10,294,411
$ 1,635,232
$ 1,455,318
$ 39,810,183
$ 7,135,162
INTEREST
-
-
-
-
-
2,363
2,363
-
OTHER OPERATING REVENUE
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
7,664,443
997
13,602,387
997
5,160,386
10,294,411
66,255
1,701,487
2,591
1,460,272
70,840
39,883,386
181,776
7,316,938
OPERATING EXPENSES:
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
3,266,201
10,071,648
1,551,406
8,894,606
1,264,494
617,014
25,665,369
5,312,504
ADMINISTRATION
2,192,538
1,774,962
1,979,083
712,645
67,581
572,323
7,299,132
936,657
DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION
2,098,916
1,282,599
1,241,980
20,534
337,451
425,426
5,406,906
1,363,084
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
867,789
1,029,045
417,130
1,153,641
64,724
10,099
3,542,428
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
8,425,444
14,158,254
5,189,599
10,781,426
1,734,250
1,624,862
41,913,835
7,612,245
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(761,001)
(555,867)
(29,213)
(487,015)
(32,763)
(164,590)
(2,030,449)
(295,307)
NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE):
INTEREST REVENUE
383,491
426,168
295,975 65,278 20,614 50,837
1,242,363
291,706
OTHER NON-OPERATING REVENUES
55,348
-
77,300 57,875 2,225 192,148
384,896
9,182
GAIN ON SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
-
-
- - - 600
600
385
INTEREST EXPENSE
(137,855)
(20,807)
(37,224) - (224,453) (95,741)
(516,080)
-
OTHER NON-OPERATING EXPENSES
(1,932)
(2,177)
(4,109)
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS & TRANSFERS
299,052 403,184
(461,949) (152,683)
336,051 123,153 (201,614) 147,844 1,107,670 301,273
306,838 (363,862) (234,377) (16,746) (922,779) 5,966
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
2,653,883
7,095,833
920,944 - - -
10,670,660
260,198
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
-
-
- - 56,092 115,000
171,092
994,500
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5)
(50,000)
(50,000)
(159,100) (339,732)
(598,832)
(15,000)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
2
141
934
6
893
150
1
068
682 (363
862) (178
285) (241
478)
9
320
141
1
245
664
TOTAL NET ASSETS BEGINNING OF YEAR
,
,
55,918,291
,
,
58,764,032
,
,
,
,
,
38,105,695 3,260,435 5,858,987 10,288,567
,
,
172,196,007
,
,
15,867,445
TOTAL NET ASSETS END OF YEAR
$ 58,060,225
$ 65,657,182
$ 39,174,377 $ 2,896,573 $ 5,680,702 $ 10,047,089 $
181,516,148 $
17,113,109
Change in net assets from this statement
9,320,141
Adjustment to reflect the consolidation of internal service fund
activities related to enterprise funds
(298,061)
Change in net assets of business-type activities $
9,022,080
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of th
is statement.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
INTERFUND LOAN PAYABLE
-
-
-
-
(37,500)
-
(37,500)
-
OPERATING GRANT RECEIVED
-
-
-
(11,761)
-
-
(11,761)
-
TRANSFERS IN
-
-
-
-
56,092
115,000
171,092
994,500
TRANSFERS OUT
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY NOW
CAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(50,000)
(50
000)
(50,000)
(50
000)
(159,100)
(159
100)
(11
761)
18
592
(339,732)
(224
732)
(598,832)
(477
001)
(15,000)
979
500
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTI
,
VITIES:
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF EQUIPMENT
2,844
-
-
-
-
600
3,444
62,770
PURCHASE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
(1,058,931)
(1,427,191)
(793,200)
-
(202,189)
(523,411)
(4,004,922)
(1,789,109)
CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL
691,401
371,044
248,347
-
-
-
1,310,792
64,584
CAPITAL GRANTS
-
-
76,000
-
-
-
76,000
-
PROCEEDS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS
-
90,000
-
55,024
-
190,881
335,905
-
PROCEEDS FROM INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
619
-
1,300
2,851
-
-
4,770
8,560
PREMIUM & BOND ISSUANCE COSTS
11,841
-
5,118
-
4,666
9,772
31,397
-
PRINCIPAL PAYMENT ON DEBT
(1,290,668)
(236,792)
(379,900)
-
(175,000)
(60,000)
(2,142,360)
-
INTEREST PAYMENT ON DEBT
(208,337)
(20,118)
(67,739)
-
(229,215)
(96,236)
(621,645)
-
OTHER CASH RECEIVED (PAID)
-
-
-
-
-
1,267
1,267
-
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) FOR CAPITAL
AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF INVESTMENTS
4,003,125
4,038,131
3,485,344
1,001,290
-
-
12,527,890
1,001,250
PURCHASE OF INVESTMENTS
(3,075,000)
(2,036,213)
(1,000,000)
(950)
-
-
(6,112,163)
-
INTEREST RECEIVED
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
327,925
1,256,050
413,788
2,415,706
306,323
2,791,667
85,139
1,085,479
20,614
20,614
50,837
50,837
1,204,626
7,620,353
285,912
1,287,162
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS
770,655
1,126,752
2,761,757
745,732
(325,459)
(389,493)
4,689,944
1,687,285
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-BEGINNING OF YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-END OF YEAR
7,435,486
$ 8,206,141 $
10,967,087
12,093,839 $
4,489,314
7,251,071 $
1,613,651
2,359,383 $
837,914
512,455 $
2,683,057
2,293,564 $
28,026,509
32,716,453 $
10,231,932
11,919,217
CASH AT END OF YEAR CONSISTS OF
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 6,695,075 $
11,337,351 $
6,328,751 $
2,359,383 $
221,139 $
2,214,308 $
29,156,007 $
11,919,217
RESTRICTED CASH-BOND PAYMENTS
1,477,321
738,017
922,320
-
26,726
-
3,164,384
-
RESTRICTED CASH-CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
33,745
18,471
264,590
79,256
396,062
TOTAL CASH
$ 8,206,141 $
12,093,839 $
7,251,071 $
2,359,383 $
512,455 $
2,293,564 $
32,716,453 $
11,919,217
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
CASH RECEIVED FROM USERS $ 7,635,074 $ 13,586,852 $ 4,929,187 $ 10,337,998 $ 1,701,487 $ 1,459,572 $ 39,650,170 $ 7,353,739
CASH PAID TO SUPPLIERS (2,499,652) (10,698,658) (1,402,454) (9,098,466) (678,804) (602,201) (24,980,235) (2,718,078)
CASH PAID FOR TAXES (867,789) (1,029,044) (417,130) (1,153,641) (64,724) (10,099) (3,542,427) (33,125)
CASH PAID FOR INVENTORY (19,812) (4,638) (1,167) - - 513 (25,103) (1,024,191)
CASH PAID TO EMPLOYEES (2,831,986) (1,855,054) (2,072,104) (471,752) (736,617) (586,256) (8,553,769) (2,504,526)
OTHER CASH RECEIVED (PAID) (15,356) 2,932 15,731 3,307
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1,415,835 (15,898) 1,039,264 (385,861) 237,073 261,529 2,551,942 1,073,818
CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
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GOVERNMENT
NON-MAJOR
ACTIVITIES
W
ATER
SANITARY
SEWER
STORM
DRAINAGE
SOLID
WASTE
GOLF
COURSE
ENTERPRISE
FUND
TOTAL
INTERNAL
SERVICE FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF NET OPERATING INCOME TO NEW CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
OPERATING INCOME
LOSS
761
001
555
867
29
213
487
015
32
763
164
590
2
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448
295
307
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ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH
(
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)
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PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
DEPRECIATION
2,098,916
1,282,599
1,241,980
20,534
337,452
425,425
5,406,906
1,363,084
ASSET (INCREASES) DECREASES
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
(19,449)
(15,535)
(231,199)
43,587
-
-
(222,595)
36,801
INVENTORY
(19,812)
(4,638)
(1,167)
-
-
513
(25,103)
(8,671)
LIABILITY (INCREASES) DECREASES
ACCOUNTS & VOUCHERS PAYABLE
126,629
(741,725)
(21,340)
32,238
(92,776)
5,692
(691,283)
(52,134)
DEPOSITS PAYABLE
(9,920)
(15,356)
-
-
-
1,891
(23,385)
-
WAGES & BENEFITS PAYABLE
(24,386)
23,507
49,955
1,490
281
(1,791)
49,056
20,319
COMPENSATED ABSENCES PAYABLE
24,858
11,117
30,248
3,305
9,148
(5,611)
73,065
9,727
DEFERRED REVENUE
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
2,176,837
539,969
1,068,477
101,154
15,731
269,836
426,119
4,582,391
1,369,126
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING, CAPITAL AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CAPITAL ASSETS ACQUIRED BY CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL $ 2,014,367 $ 6,724,789 $ 672,597 $
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENT 37,826 4,750 30,500
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
$ - $ - $ 9,411,753 $ 131,030
73,076 -
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FIDUCIARY FUNDS
Fiduciary funds are used to account for assets held by the City of Auburn as a
trustee or agent for various individuals, private organizations, and other
governmental units. The Fire Relief and Pension Fund is accounted for on an
accrual basis. The agency fund is custodial in nature, therefore, no annual
budget is adopted.
TRUSTFUNDS
The Fire Relief and Pension Fund
This fund accounts for the payment of administrative costs and benefits for
retired firefighters (and beneficiaries) who were employed prior to March 1, 1970.
Primary revenue sources are general property tax allocations, fire insurance
premium tax, and investment interest, in accordance with actuarial
recommendations.
AGENCYFUNDS
The Agency Fund
This fund accounts for the funds over which the City is strictly a short-term custo-
dian.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
FIRE
RELIEF
PENSION AGENCY
TRUST FUND FUND
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
INVESTMENTS
RECEIVABLES:
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
INTEREST
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
LIABILITIES:
CURRENT PAYABLES
NET ASSETS:
HELD IN TRUST FOR PENSION BENEFITS
AND OTHER PURPOSES
$ 1,807,664 $ 1,566,226
1,134,354 -
- 5,321
3,437 -
- 2,613
$ 2,945,455 $ 1,574,160
$ 4,688 $ 1,574,160
4,688 1,574,160
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
FIRE
RELIEF
PENSION
TRUST FUND
ADDITIONS:
FIRE INSURANCE PREMIUMS-TRANSFERRED FROM GENERAL FUND $
56,000
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
115,948
TOTAL ADDITIONS
171,948
DEDUCTIONS:
BENEFIT PAYMENTS
86,317
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
-
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
43,833
S
NET ASSETS - BEGINNING 2,898,968
NET ASSETS - ENDING $ 2,940,766
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Auburn
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2008
NOTE 1 -
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
......52
A.
REPORTING ENTITY
......52
B.
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
.....52
C.
MEASUREMENT FOCUS, BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, AND
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
53
D.
BUDGET AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING
56
E.
ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND FUND EQUITY
......57
1. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
57
2. RECEIVABLES
......57
3. INTERFUND RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
58
4. AMOUNTS DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
58
5. INVENTORIES
......58
6. RESTRICTED ASSETS
58
7. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS
58
8. CAPITAL ASSETS
58
9. DEFERRED CREDITS/CHARGES
59
10. COMPENSATED ABSENCES
59
11. DEFERRED REVENUES
60
12. RESERVATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS OF FUND EQUITY
......60
F.
REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES
60
G.
ESTIMATES
......61
NOTE 2 -
STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
61
NOTE 3 -
DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
61
NOTE 4 -
PROPERTY TAXES
63
NOTE 5 -
INTERFUND ACTIVITY
65
NOTE 6 -
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
67
NOTE 7 -
CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
68
NOTE 8 -
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION
69
NOTE 9 -
RECORDED VACATION, SICK LEAVE, AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
70
NOTE 10
- PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
70
NOTE 11
- ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST
81
NOTE 12
- LONG-TERM DEBT
81
NOTE 13
- CONSTRUCTION COMMITMENTS
84
NOTE 14
- CEMETERY ENDOWED CARE FUND
84
NOTE 15
- JOINT VENTURE / RELATED PARTY
85
NOTE 16
- JOINTLY GOVERNED ORGANIZATION / RELATED PARTY
87
NOTE 17
- CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION
87
NOTE 18
- RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE
87
NOTE 19
- SUBSEQUENT EVENT
89
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NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The City of Auburn, King County, Washington, was incorporated in 1891. It operates under the
laws of the State of Washington applicable to a Non-Charter Code City under a Mayor/Council
form of government. A full-time mayor and seven part-time council members administer Auburn,
all elected at-large to four-year terms. The City provides a range of municipal services authorized
by state law, including water services, sanitary sewer collection, solid waste collection, storm
drainage, a general aviation airport, a municipal cemetery and a municipal golf course.
The accounting and reporting policies of the City of Auburn, which conform to Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) for governments, are regulated by the Washington State Auditor's
Office. The City's significant accounting policies are described in the following notes.
A. REPORTING ENTITY
In accordance with the criteria set forth in Statement No. 14 of the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR) includes all funds controlled by the City.
Joint Venture - Based on the criteria of Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) Statement No. 14 as modified by GASB Statement No. 34, the Valley
Communications Center is included in the accompanying government-wide statement of
net assets as a joint venture. (Please refer to Notes 7 and 15).
Jointly Governed Organization - The cities of Auburn, Algona and Pacific formed the
Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) effective January 1, 2007. The VRFA is a
separate municipal corporation of the State of Washington, organized as a regional fire
protection service authority under RCW 52.26. The VRFA is not financially accountable
to the member cities, none of the participating cities has an ongoing financial interest in
the VRFA, and the VRFA is not financially dependent upon any member city. The VRFA
imposes its own property tax levy and fire benefit charge. The City of Auburn is fiscal
agent for the VRFA, and as such activity for the VRFA is accounted for in the City's
agency fund.
The government-wide financial statements consist of the government-wide statement of
net assets and the government-wide statement of activities.
B. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The City's basic financial statements consist of government-wide financial statements
and fund financial statements. The government-wide financial statements, which include
the statement of net assets and the statement of activities, summarize the entire
operation of the City. The fund financial statements, which include balance sheets,
statements of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances, budget and actual
statements, and statements of cash flows, provide a more detailed level of reporting.
The government-wide financial statements report information on all of the non-fiduciary
activities of the City. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been
eliminated from these statements. Because governmental activities are normally
supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenue, while business-type activities are
generally supported through user fees and charges, governmental activities are reported
separately from business-type activities on all government-wide financial statements.
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The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of
various functions and activities of the City are offset by program revenues. Direct
expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or activity.
Program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or
directly benefit from goods, services or privileges provided by a function or activity, and
2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital
requirements of a particular function or activity. Taxes and other items that are not
properly included among function or activity revenues are instead reported as general
revenues. The City does not allocate indirect expenses to functions in the statement of
activities.
Separate financial statements are included for government funds, proprietary funds, and
fiduciary funds, even though fiduciary funds are excluded from the government-wide
financial statements. Major individual governmental funds and major individual
enterprise funds are reported in separate columns in the fund financial statements.
C. MEASUREMENT FOCUS, BASIS OF ACCOUNTING, AND BASIS OF
PRESENTATION
The accounts of the City are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is
considered a separate accounting entity. Each fund is accounted for with a separate set
of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenue, and
expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. The City resources are allocated to, and
accounted for in, individual funds according to the purpose for which they are spent and
how they are controlled.
The basis of accounting refers to the timing of when revenues and expenditures or
expenses are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial statements.
The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources
measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary and
pension trust fund financial statements. Interfund services provided and used are not
eliminated in the process of consolidation. Governmental fund financial statements are
reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified
accrual basis of accounting.
The modified accrual basis of accounting is followed in all governmental and permanent
funds of the City. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are
recognized when measurable and available. Revenues are generally considered
available if they are collected within the current period or soon enough thereafter (30
days) to pay current liabilities. For derived tax revenues, such as sales tax and utility
business and occupation taxes, revenues are recognized in the period when the
underlying exchange has occurred. For imposed non-exchange taxes, such as property
taxes, revenues are recognized when the use of resources is permitted, or when
resources are available. Grant revenue is recognized in the period in which the
expenditure occurs and the eligibility requirements have been met. Non-exchange
transactions, such as contributions, are recognized when the donation eligibility
requirements have been satisfied. Those specific major revenue sources accrued are:
Property Taxes - King County and Pierce County collect property taxes and remit to the
City daily or monthly. December collections by each County, remitted in January, are
recognized as revenues in current year even though received in the subsequent year
since they are considered to be measurable and available. Property taxes remaining
uncollected at year-end are reported as "deferred revenue", since they are not
considered to be available.
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Sales Tax Revenues - The State of Washington collects all sales taxes. Auburn's
portion is remitted to the City by the State monthly. The sales tax received in January is
recognized as revenue in current year even though received in the subsequent year
because of when the underlying transaction occurred and the resources are considered
to be measurable and available.
Grant Revenues - On cost reimbursement, grant revenue is recognized when the
expenditure is incurred.
Under the modified accrual basis, expenditures are recorded when the fund liability is
incurred, except for the un-matured interest and principal on general long-term debt,
which is recognized when due, and for compensated absences which are recorded as
expenditures when liquidated from expendable available fund resources. Purchases of
capital assets from governmental funds are reported as expenditures during the year
incurred and the asset is capitalized and reported on the government-wide statement of
net assets. Long-term liabilities, including compensated absences not currently due and
payable, are also reported on the government-wide statement of net assets.
The accrual basis of accounting is followed in all proprietary, agency, and pension trust
funds. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when earned
and expenses are recorded when incurred.
The three broad fund categories and nine fund types presented in this report are
described below:
1. GOVERNMENTAL FUND TYPES
All governmental funds are accounted for on a spending or "financial flow"
measurement focus. This means that only current assets and current liabilities
generally are included on their balance sheets. Their reported fund balance (net
current assets) is considered a measure of "available spendable resources".
Governmental fund operating statements focus on measuring cash flows rather than
net income; they present increases (revenues and other financing sources) and
decreases (expenditures and other financing uses) in net current assets.
a. General fund - This fund is used to account for all financial resources and
transactions of the City not accounted for in another fund, as required. The
general fund is always considered a major fund.
b. Special Revenue funds - These funds are used to account for the proceeds
of specific revenue sources (other than major capital projects) that are legally
restricted to expenditures for specified purposes. One special revenue fund
is considered major: the arterial street fund. This fund is supported by the
State of Washington's one-half cent gas tax and is used for major street
construction.
c. Debt Service funds - These funds account for the accumulation of resources
for, and the payment of, general long-term and special assessment debt
principal, interest, and related costs. These funds also include the LID
guarantee fund which provides financial security for outstanding LID bonds.
d. Capital Projects funds - These funds are used to account for financial
resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital
facilities other than those financed by proprietary funds. One capital project
fund is considered major: the capital improvement projects fund. This fund
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accounts for major capital acquisitions, and street and parks construction
projects.
e. Permanent funds - These funds are used to account for resources that are
legally restricted to the extent that only earnings, and not principal, may be
used for purposes of supporting a specific City program.
2. PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES
Financial statements for proprietary funds use the economic resources measurement
focus and the accrual basis of accounting. This means that all assets and all
liabilities (whether current or non-current) associated with their activity are included
on their balance sheets. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are
recognized when earned and expenses are recorded when incurred. The proprietary
fund measurement focus is applied in the determination of financial position, net
income, and cash flow.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non-operating
items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services
and producing and delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fund's principal
ongoing operations. The principal operating revenue of the City's utility funds, other
enterprise funds, and internal service funds are charges to customers for sales and
services, vehicle and computer replacement, and insurance. Operating expenses for
enterprise funds and internal service funds include the cost of sales and services,
administrative expenses, taxes, and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and
expenses not meeting this definition are reported as non-operating revenues and
expenses, or as capital contributions.
Pursuant to Statement No. 20 of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB), Accounting and Financial Reporting for Proprietary Funds and Other
Governmental Entities That Use Proprietary Fund Accounting, the City has chosen to
apply all applicable GASB pronouncements as well as the following pronouncements
issued on or before November 30, 1989, unless those pronouncements conflict with
or contradict GASB pronouncements: FASB Statements and Interpretations, APB
Opinion, and ARBs.
Enterprise funds - These funds are used to account for services to the
general public where all or most of the costs, including depreciation, are to
be financed or recovered from users of such services. Five enterprise funds
are considered major funds. Utilities provided to residents are accounted for
in the water fund, sanitary sewer fund, storm drainage fund and the solid
waste fund. The golf course fund is used to account for business operations
at the City's municipal golf course.
b. Internal Service funds - These funds are used to account for the financing of
goods and services provided to other funds, departments, or governments on
a cost reimbursement basis.
3. FIDUCIARY FUND TYPES
Fiduciary funds are used to account for assets held by the City in a trustee capacity
or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governments, and/or other
funds. These include a Fire Relief and Pension Trust Fund and Agency Fund. Each
fiduciary fund is classified for accounting measurement purposes as either a
governmental fund or a proprietary fund.
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The Fire Relief and Pension Trust Fund is accounted for on the accrual basis in
essentially the same manner as proprietary funds since capital management is
critical. Based on actuarial recommendations, there are no employee or employer
contributions to the Fire Relief and Pension Plan. Pension benefits are recognized
when due; plan administration costs are also recognized when incurred in this fund.
The Agency Fund is custodial in nature (assets equal liabilities) and does not involve
a measurement of results of operations.
D. BUDGET AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING
The City of Auburn budgets in accordance with the Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
35A.33 for the general and special revenue funds. For governmental funds, there are no
substantial differences between the budgetary basis and generally accepted accounting
principles. Budgetary accounts are integrated in fund ledgers for all budgeted funds, but
the financial statements include budgetary comparisons for biannually budgeted
governmental funds only. Budgets established for proprietary and trust funds are
"management budgets", and are not legally required to be reported and, as such, are not
reported in the CAFR.
The biennial budget is proposed by the Mayor and adopted by the City Council with legal
budgetary control at the fund level; i.e., expenditures and other financing sources may
not exceed budgeted appropriations at the fund level. The Mayor may authorize
transfers within funds; however, the City Council must approve by ordinance any
amendments that increase the total for the fund. Any unexpended appropriation
balances lapse at the end of the fiscal year.
The City prepares the biennial budget on the modified accrual basis, which conforms to
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The CAFR includes budgetary
comparisons for those governmental funds with legally adopted budgets. Budget
amounts include the adopted current year budget appropriations and any revisions
made during the year.
State law establishes the budget process and the time limits under which a budget must
be developed. The City follows the procedures outlined below to establish its biennial
budget:
1. Sixty days prior to each odd numbered fiscal year, the Mayor submits to the City
Council a preliminary budget for the biennium commencing the following January
1St. The operating budget includes proposed expenditures and funding sources.
2. Public hearings are conducted at the Auburn City Council Meetings to obtain
taxpayer comments.
3. Prior to December 31St, the budget is legally enacted through passage of an
ordinance.
4. The final operating budget as adopted is published and distributed after adoption.
Copies of the budget are made available to the public.
Amounts shown in the accompanying financial statements represent the original
budgeted amounts and all supplemental appropriations.
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ORIGINAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS
Original Final
Budget Revisions Budget
Governmental funds
General fund $
44,827,000
$ 14,805,982 $
59,632,982
Total governmental funds
44,827,000
14,805,982
59,632,982
Special revenue funds:
Local street
1,200,000
1,395,000
2,595,000
Arterial street
3,638,400
4,142,700
7,781,100
Hotel/motel tax
75,000
47,000
122,000
Drug forfeiture fund
181,200
79,400
260,600
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
29,000
-
29,000
Housing and Community Development
409,800
-
409,800
Business Improvement Area
53,500
20,000
73,500
Mitigation fees
909,000
771,200
1,680,200
Total special revenue funds
6,495,900
7,491,500
13,987,400
Total budgeted funds $
51,322,900
$ 22,297,482 $
73,620,382
E. ASSETS, LIABILITIES, AND FUND EQUITY
1. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
It is the City's policy to invest all temporary cash surplus. At December 31, 2008, the
Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) was holding $77,340,548 in short-term
investments. This amount is classified on the balance sheet as cash and cash
equivalents. The interest on these investments is prorated to the various funds
based upon ownership of investments. For purposes of the Statement of Cash
Flows, cash and cash equivalents includes cash on deposit with financial institutions
in both demand and time deposit accounts, and amounts invested in the Local
Government Investment Pool, administered by the State Treasurer's Office.
The City, by state law, is authorized to purchase certificates of deposit issued by
Washington State depositories that participate in the state investment pool, U.S.
Treasury and Agency securities, banker's acceptances, and repurchase
agreements. The City purchases repurchase agreements only from institutions that
use authorized securities for collateral. The City of Auburn also has signed a
"master repurchase agreement" with its primary bank, Key Bank.
For purposes of the statement of cash flows, all proprietary fund types and similar
trust funds consider all highly liquid investments (including restricted assets) with
maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Investments are recorded at fair
investments amortized over the
Statement No. 31.
value. Adjustments are made to cost for
period to maturity in accordance with GASB
2. RECEIVABLES
Taxes receivable consist of property taxes (see Note 4). Accrued interest receivable
consists of amounts earned on notes and contracts at the end of the year.
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Customer accounts receivable consist of amounts owed by private individuals or
organizations for goods and services provided. Uncollectible amounts are
considered immaterial and the direct write-off method is used.
Special assessments are levied against certain property owners and become liens
against the property benefited by the improvement. Special assessments receivable
consist of current assessments, which are due within one year, delinquent
assessments remaining unpaid after the due date, and deferred, uncollected
assessments, which have been levied, but are not due within one year.
Other receivables include utility taxes due from private organizations and customer
accounts receivable, which consist of amounts owed from private individuals or
organizations for goods and services, including amounts owed for which billings
have not been prepared. Notes and contracts receivable consist of amounts owed
on open accounts from private individuals or organizations for goods and services
rendered.
3. INTERFUND RECEIVABLES AND PAYABLES
These accounts include all interfund receivables and payables. A separate schedule
of interfund activity is furnished in Note 5.
4. AMOUNTS DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
This account includes amounts due from other governments for grants, entitlements
and charges for services. A schedule by fund of amounts due from other
governmental units is presented in Note 6.
5. INVENTORIES
Inventories in the enterprise and internal service funds are valued at cost using the
weighted average costing method. Governmental fund types recognize the cost of
inventory items as expenditures when purchased. In governmental funds, materials
and supplies remaining at year-end are immaterial and not included in inventory.
6. RESTRICTED ASSETS
There are three types of restricted assets: customer deposits, proceeds of revenue
bonds issued by City utilities that are restricted by applicable bond ordinances to pay
bond and construction costs, and funds contributed by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
that have been restricted for use in certain construction projects.
7. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS
During the course of normal operations, the City has numerous transactions
between City funds. Interfund services provided and used, such as buying goods
and services, are recorded as revenues and expenditures. Internal service fund
billings are recorded as revenues in the equipment rental fund and as expenditures
in the paying fund. Transfers between funds are included as "other financing
sources or uses".
8. CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital assets are recorded at historical cost when known or at estimated historical
cost when actual costs are not known. Infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and
water mains, is reported in the applicable government or business-type activities
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columns in the government-wide statement of net assets. All infrastructure costs
have been calculated and are reported. Government-donated capital assets are
stated at their market value on the date donated.
Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are
constructed. The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the
value of the asset or materially extend asset lives are not capitalized.
Capital assets of enterprise and internal service funds are recorded at cost. The
capital assets of the airport are carried at cost and include those acquired with
capital contributed by the Federal Government. Capital improvements financed by
special assessments that provide capital assets to a government's proprietary funds
are capitalized on the fund's balance sheet and are offset by equity.
Capital assets of all funds are depreciated, and are calculated on the straight-line
method using estimated lives as follows:
Capitalization
Depreciation
Estimated
Asset
Threshold
Method
Useful Life
Building
$5,000
Straight-line
20 - 50 years
Improvement
$5,000
Straight-line
10 - 50 years
Equipment
$5,000
Straight-line
3 - 20 years
Infrastructure
$5,000
Straight-line
25 - 50 years
At the inception of capital leases at the government fund reporting level, the net
present value of future minimum lease payments allocable to the capital asset is
reflected as expenditures and an "other financing source" of an equal amount.
9. DEFERRED CREDITS/CHARGES
Deferred charges and credits include the premium, discount and issuance costs of
revenue bonds that are amortized over the life of the bond issue. Deferred credits
and charges also include undistributed court receipts.
10. COMPENSATED ABSENCES
City employees accrue vacation leave at a variable rate based on years of service.
In general, employees are allowed to accumulate vacation leave up to what would be
earned in two years.
Unaffiliated employees accrue sick leave at the rate of eight hours per month up to
960 hours. Sick leave accumulations over 960 hours at year-end are paid at 25%.
Sick leave is not paid upon termination except in some instances upon separation in
good standing, where employees hired before 12/31/1984 can be reimbursed at their
current rate for unused sick leave up to a maximum of 960 hours, at a rate based on
years of service. The City's union contracts have varied sick leave accruals and
payout options.
In general, non-exempt employees can accrue up to 80 hours of compensatory time.
The City reports compensated absences as liabilities in the government-wide
statement of net assets and in proprietary funds. Vacation, compensatory time, and
sick leave are calculated separately for each employee using the rules described
above.
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Governmental funds recognize expenditures for vacation, sick, and compensatory
time when paid. Proprietary and pension trust funds recognize the expense and
accrue a liability for vacation and sick leave pay as the leave is earned.
All compensated absence liabilities include salary-related payments, where
applicable.
11. DEFERRED REVENUES
This account reflects the amounts of taxes and other long-term receivables for which
the revenue recognition criteria have not been met. It also reflects prepayments on
accounts and grants received in advance.
12. RESERVATIONS AND DESIGNATIONS OF FUND EQUITY
In governmental funds, reserves are used to indicate a portion of fund balance that is
not appropriable for expenditure or is legally segregated, and designations are used
to indicate tentative managerial plans for financial resource utilization in a future
period. In proprietary funds, net assets are generally reserved in connection with
restricted assets or for legal segregation. These reserves are identified on the
balance sheet of each fund type.
F. REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES
Under the modified accrual basis of accounting:
Charges for services, interest on investments, and rents generally are considered
measurable and available when earned in governmental funds.
Taxes and federal or state entitlements or shared revenues that have been collected
but not remitted by an intermediary collection agency to the City are considered
measurable and available.
Special assessments are considered measurable and available when they become
due.
Grants are considered measurable and available to the extent that expenditures have
been made. Other intergovernmental revenues are considered measurable and
available when earned.
Interfund revenues for goods and services are considered measurable and available
when earned.
Proceeds from sale or loss of capital assets are recognized as other financing
sources.
Revenues from taxpayer-assessed taxes (i.e., sales tax), net of estimated refunds,
are recognized when measurable and available to finance expenditures of the current
period.
All other revenues are either not measurable or considered not available until
collected.
Expenditures are generally recognized when incurred, except for principal and
interest on general long-term debt, which are reported as expenditures when paid,
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and compensated absences, which are reported as expenditures when liquidated
from expendable available financial resources.
Under the accrual basis of accounting:
Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred.
Contributions of capital in proprietary fund financial statements arise from internal
and external contributions of capital assets or from grants or outside contributions of
resources restricted to capital acquisition and construction.
Transfers between government and business-type activities on the government-wide
statement of activities are reported as general revenues. Transfers between funds
reported in the governmental activities column are eliminated, as are transfers between
funds reported in the business-type activities column.
G. ESTIMATES
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2 - STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
There have been no material violations of finance-related legal or contractual provisions, and
there have been no expenditures exceeding legal appropriations in any of the funds of the City of
Auburn.
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
At December 31, 2008, the carrying amount of the City's cash demand deposits with Key Bank
totaled $8,656,392 while the bank balance was $8,454,758. In addition, there was $10,000 in the
Drug Forfeiture Fund to be used for enforcement purposes, and $6,325 in various petty cash and
cashier change funds.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures the City's deposits up to $100,000
and the Washington Public Deposit Protection Commission (WPDPC) insures amounts over
$100,000. The WPDPC is a multiple financial institution collateral arrangement, which provides
for additional assessments against members of the pool on a pro rata basis.
As required by State law, all investments of the City's funds are obligations of the U.S.
Government, or deposits with Washington State banks. Pension and permanent funds are not
subject to these limitations. All temporary investments are stated at cost. Other investments are
shown on the balance sheet at fair value. Investments that were not at par value (cost) as of
December 31, 2008 are reported at fair value. The fair value of the position in the state
investment pool is the same as the value of shares held by the City in the pool.
During 2008, the net decrease in the fair value of investments being held for more than one year
is $144,694 at year-end.
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As of December 31, 2008, the City had the following investments and maturities:
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY MATURITIES
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
Investment maturities
Fair
Less than
1 to 2 2 to 3 Greater than
Investment Type
Value
1 year
years years 3 years
State investment pool
$ 77,340,548
$ 77,340,548 $
$ $ -
US Treasuries
93,729
-
93,729
US Agencies
11,248,031
10,195,531
1,052,500 -
$ 88,682,308 $ 87,536,079 $ 1,052,500 $ - $ 93,729
Reconciliation to government
wide statement of net assets:
Total investments above $ 88,682,308
Plus: cash in checking and petty cash 7,594,684
Less: cash investments in fiduciary funds (4,508,244)
Total cash and investments, government-
wide statement of net assets $ 91,768,748
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates of debt investments will adversely affect
the fair value of an investment. As a means of limiting its exposure to fair value losses arising
from rising interest rates, the City's investment policy limits the maximum maturity of an
investment to not greater than three years, unless an investment is matched to an anticipated
future cash flow.
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulfill its
obligations. State law and the City's investment policy limits the instruments in which the City
may invest. These include:
1. United States bonds.
2. United States certificates of indebtedness.
3. Bonds or warrants of the State of Washington.
4. General obligation or utility revenue bonds or warrants of its own or of any other city or
town in the State.
5. Its own bonds or warrants of a local improvement district which are within the protection
of the local improvement guaranty fund.
6. Savings or time accounts in designated public depositories.
7. Certificates, notes or bonds of United States agencies, or corporations wholly owned by
the United States.
8. Repurchase agreements.
9. Banker's acceptances.
10. Federal Home Loan Bank notes and bonds, Federal Land Bank bonds, Federal National
Mortgage Association notes, debentures and guaranteed certificates of participation, or
obligations of any other government sponsored corporation whose obligations are or may
be eligible as collateral for advances to member banks as determined by the Board of
Governors of the Federal Reserve System or any portion thereof in investment deposits
as defined in RCW 39.8.010 secured by collateral in accordance with RCW 39.58.
11. Interim financing warrants of local improvement districts.
12. State Local Government Investment Pool.
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As of December 31, 2008, the City had investments in a limited number of investment
instruments as follows:
• Federal Home Loan Bank bonds
• Federal National Mortgage Association bonds
• Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation bonds
• U.S. Treasuries
• State Local Government Investment Pool
With the exception of the State Local Government Investment Pool, which is not rated, all of the
investments above carried a rating of AAA by Standard & Poor's rating service at December 31,
2008.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss attributed to the magnitude of an investment in a
single issuer. The City diversifies its investments by security type and institution. The investment
policy states: "With the exception of US Treasury securities and the State Investment Pool, no
more than 20% of the City's total investment portfolio will be invested in a single security type or
with a single financial institution".
Other information
Effective 2002, the City has established arrangements with Bank of New York for safekeeping of
all investments.
Below is a schedule of investments by fund type:
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS BY FUND CATEGORY AND INVESTMENT TYPE
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
State
Investment U. S.
Pool Securities Total
General Fund $ $ 1,999,580 $ 1,999,580
Capital Project Funds 1,024,375 1,024,375
Permanent Funds 1,014,375 1,014,375
Enterprise Funds 6,169,076 6,169,076
Fiduciary Funds 1,134,354 1,134,354
Treasurer's Residual Funds 77,340,548 - 77,340,548
Total $ 77,340,548 $ 11,341,760 $ 88,682,308
NOTE 4 - PROPERTY TAXES
Property taxes received during tax year 2008 were $10,827,132, including collection of prior year
delinquent assessments. Property taxes assessed for collection in tax year 2008 were based on a
regular tax levy of $1.48 per $1,000 on a total 2007 assessed value of $6,526,294,998.
For levy year 2008, to be received in 2009, the City's regular tax levy is $1.48 per $1,000 on a
2008 assessed valuation of $8,719,721,892, as of December 31, 2008, for a total regular levy of
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$12,964,308. State law provides that debt cannot be incurred in excess of the following
percentages of the taxable property of the City.
1.50% of assessed value without a vote of the people
2.50% of assessed value with a vote of the people
The City has additional authority to incur the following debt as a percentage of total valuation.
2.50% of assessed value with a vote of the people, indebtedness is for utilities
2.50% of assessed value with a vote of the people, indebtedness is for parks, or open
space development
At December 31, 2008, the debt limits for the City were as follows:
With a
Vote
For Parks or
Without
General
For
Open Space
Item a Vote
Purposes
Utilities
Development
Total
1.50%
1.00%
2.50%
2.50%
Capacity
Legal Limit $ 130,795,828
$ 87,197,219
$ 217,993,047
$ 217,993,047
$ 653,979,142
Outstanding indebtedness (13,854,520)
-
-
-
(13,854,520)
Assets available 3,125,168
-
-
-
3,125,168
Margin available $ 120,066,476
$ 87,197,219
$ 217,993,047
$ 217,993,047
$ 643,249,789
The County Treasurer acts as an agent to collect property taxes levied in the county for all taxing
authorities. Taxes are levied annually on January 1 on property values listed as of the prior
August 31.
The County assesses property at 100% of fair value. A revaluation of all property is required at
least once every four years and a physical inspection is required at least once every six years.
Property taxes levied by the County Assessor and collected by the County Treasurer become a
lien on the first day of the levy year and may be paid in two installments if the total amount
exceeds $10. The first half of real property taxes is due on April 30 and the balance is due
October 31. Delinquent taxes bear interest at the rate of 12% and are subject to additional
penalties if not paid as scheduled.
At year-end, property taxes are recorded as a receivable with the portion not expected to be
collected within 30 days offset by deferred revenue. In the statement of activities, this deferred
revenue is referred to as "Unearned Revenue". During the year, property tax revenues are
recognized when cash is received.
The Washington State Constitution limits the total regular property taxes to 1% of
assessed valuation or $10 per $1,000 of value. If the taxes of all districts exceed this
amount, each is proportionately reduced until the total is at or below the 1 % limit.
Washington State law in RCW 84.55.010 limits the annual growth of regular property
taxes to the lesser of 1 % or the rate of inflation. With a vote of the majority of the voters
within a taxing district, the 1% levy limitation can be "lifted" and additional taxes may be
levied.
The City may voluntarily levy taxes below the legal limit.
Special levies approved by the voters are not subject to the above limitations.
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Property taxes are recorded as receivable and offset by a deferred revenue account when levied.
Since state law allows for the sale of property for failure to pay taxes, no estimate of uncollectible
taxes is made.
NOTE 5 - INTERFUND ACTIVITY
The next two tables summarize interfund activity during 2008. The first table details transfers
while the second lists loan activity. Transfers are legally authorized transfers of resources from a
fund receiving revenue to the fund through which resources are to be expended.
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Funds
Transfers
Transfer Out
Transfer In
Governmental funds:
General fund
$ 4,278,492 $
643,132
Special revenue funds:
City street fund
Local street fund
-
375,000
Arterial street fund
2,283,396
Local Law Enforce Block Grants
2,600
Recreational trails
-
5,100
Cumulative reserve
256,843
-
Mitigation fees
794,122
-
Total special revenue funds
1,050,965
2,666,096
Debt service funds:
1998 library GO
-
307,200
LID guarantee
54,800
-
Total debt service funds
54,800
307,200
Capital projects funds:
Park construction
-
1,124,854
Capital improvement projects
2,494,585
2,644,800
Total capital projects funds
2,494,585
3,769,654
Proprietary funds:
Water
50,000
-
Sew er
50,000
Storm drainage
159,100
-
Cemetery
-
115,000
Golf course
-
56,092
Commercial retail
339,732
-
Total proprietary funds
598,832
171,092
Internal service funds:
Information services
8,000
273,900
Equipment rental
7,000
720,600
Total internal service funds
15,000
994,500
Fiduciary funds:
Fire pension & relief fund
-
56,000
Permanent funds:
Cemetery endow ed care
115,000
-
Total
All transfers are considered routine
Loans between funds are classified as interfund loans receivable and payable or advances to and
from other funds on the balance sheet, depending on the time period for which the loan was
made. Interfund loans do not affect total fund equity.
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Interfund Loans Balance Balance
Due From Due To 1/1/2008 New Loans Repayments 12/31/2008
Golf course fund Capital projects fund $ 134,375 $ 83,000 $ 120,500 $ 96,875
Park construction fund General fund 150,000 150,000 -
Comm Dev BIk Grant General fund 59,000 - 59,000
Local Law BIk Grant General fund 20,000 20,000
Total interfund loans $ 363,375 $ 83,000 $ 349,500 $ 96,875
All interfund loans are considered short-term cash loans.
NOTE 6 - DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
As of December 31, 2008, the City had receivables due from other governmental units as follows:
General fund:
WAState Treasurer-Sales taxes
$ 1,108,457
WAAuto Theft Prevention Authority- Auto theft prevention grant
22,455
WAState Administrative Office ofthe Courts
9,039
King County- Road tax
1,130,867
King County-4 Culture -Arts sustained support grant
17,000
King County- Real estate excise taxes
167,448
Pierce County- Real estate excise taxes
15,490
King County Sheriffs Registered Sex Offender grant
10,625
Total general fund
2,481,381
Arterial street fund:
WA Dept. of Transportation -Arterial street improvements
283,027
Drug Forfeiture Fund:
Tacoma Narcotics Enforcement Team grant
13,993
Local law enforcement block grant:
U.S. Dept. of Justice -Justice assistance grant
26,235
Housing & community development:
U.S. Dept. of Housing - Community development block grant
29,163
Municipal park construction:
WA Recreation and Conservation Office - Park imp. grants
343,577
Solid waste fund:
King County- Local hazardous waste management grant
16,206
King County-Waste reduction and recycling grant
38,818
Total solid waste fund
55,024
Agency disbursement fund:
Bail Trust
362
City of Algona - Court administration
2,251
Total agency disbursement fund
Total
2,613
$ 3
235
013
Reconciliation to government-wide statement of net assets:
,
,
Total above due from other governmental units
$ 3,235,013
Amount due to fiduciaryfund
Total due from other governmental units,
government-wide statement of net assets
(2,613)
$ 3,232,400
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NOTE 7 - CAPITAL ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Capital asset activity for the year ended December 31, 2008 is as follows:
Schedule of Capital Asset Activity
Balance
1/1/08 Increases
Decreases/
Adjustments
Balance
12/31/08
Governmental activities:
Capital assets, not being depreciated:
Land
$ 48,969,057
$ 56,547,239
$ (378,549)
$ 105,137,747
Construction in progress
3,526,421
5,430,522
(3,462,216)
5,494,727
Total capital assets, not being depreciated
52,495,478
61,977,761
(3,840,765)
110,632,474
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Buildings
24,204,348
271,757
(846,785)
23,629,320
Improvements other than buildings
12,322,974
1,260,579
-
13,583,553
Machinery and equipment
14,948,288
2,141,720
(350,088)
16,739,920
Joint venture
3,849,690
390,928
-
4,240,618
Intangibles
695,504
17,728
(1)
713,231
Infrastructure
191,186,630
43,492,419
-
234,679,049
Total capital assets being depreciated
247,207,434
47,575,131
(1,196,874)
293,585,691
Less: accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings
(7,414,815)
(7,818)
(636,713)
(8,059,346)
Improvements other than buildings
(8,245,704)
(2,544)
(377,668)
(8,625,916)
Machinery and equipment
(8,839,280)
(1,352,722)
66,000
(10,126,002)
Joint venture
(963,902)
-
(963,902)
Intangibles
(46,367)
(50,231)
(96,598)
Infrastructure
(57,045,958)
(9,238,840)
(66,284,798)
Total accumulated depreciation
(82,556,026)
(1,363,084)
(10,237,452)
(94,156,562)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net
164,651,408
46,212,047
(11,434,326)
199,429,129
Business-type activities:
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land
$ 14,158,803
$ 306,195
$ -
$ 14,464,998
Construction in progress
5,979,274
3,394,959
(6,439,462)
2,934,771
Total capital assets, not being depreciated
20,138,077
3,701,154
(6,439,462)
17,399,769
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Buildings
12,784,732
159,350
12,944,082
Improvements other than buildings
178,919,442
15,716,951
194,636,393
Machinery and equipment
3,546,173
277,296
(16,606)
3,806,863
Total capital assets being depreciated
195,250,347
16,153,597
(16,606)
211,387,338
Less: accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings
(4,117,934)
(371,171)
(4,489,105)
Improvements other than buildings
(57,082,044)
(4,905,514)
-
(61,987,558)
Machinery and equipment
(2,504,105)
(130,222)
16,102
(2,618,225)
Total accumulated depreciation
(63,704,083)
(5,406,907)
16,102
(69,094,888)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net
131,546,264
10,746,690
(504)
142,292,450
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Depreciation/amortization expense was charged to functions/programs of the City as follows:
Governmental activities:
General government $ 243,097
Public safety 413,877
Transportation 9,046,907
Physical environment 63,629
Culture and recreation 728,035
Capital assets held by the City's internal service funds are charged to the various
functions based on their usage of the assets 1,362,558
Total depreciation/amortization expense - governmental activities 3 $ 11,858,103
Business-type activities:
Water
$ 2,098,916
Sanitary sewer
1,282,599
Storm water
1,241,980
Solid waste
20,534
Golf course
337,451
Airport
224,961
Cemetery
79,957
Commercial retail
Total depreciation expense - business-type activities
120,508
$ 5,406,906
NOTE 8 - CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION
During 2007 the City entered into a capital lease agreement for the Auburn Avenue Theater
facility for a 15 year term. The intent is for the City's Parks, Arts and Recreation department to
offer performances to the public, as well as make the facility available for short-term rentals.
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS
Lease
Payable
2009
$ 71,524
2010
71,524
2011
71,524
2012
71,524
2013-2017
357,621
2018-2021
286,097
Total minimum lease payments
929,815
Less: Amounts representing interest
Present value of future minimum lease payment
(267,405)
s $ 662,410
As of December 31, 2008, the value of capital assets acquired under the capital lease is
$616,633. Monthly lease payments of $5,960 are payable through the end of the lease period on
December 1, 2021. Interest on the lease was imputed at five percent plus an annual inflation
adjustment based on the U.S. CPI-W index.
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NOTE 9 - RECORDED VACATION, SICK LEAVE, AND POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 16, the City accrues vacation and sick leave pay. The
accrual is shown on the government-wide statement of net assets for both governmental and
proprietary funds. The accrual is also seen in the separate proprietary fund balance sheets, but
is excluded from the separate governmental fund balance sheets since it is not currently due and
payable at year-end (please refer to Note 11).
In addition to pension benefits described in Note 10, the City provides postemployment benefits,
in accordance with state statutes, to all LEOFF 1 retirees. Currently, 65 retirees meet the
eligibility requirements. The City provides long-term care, medical insurance, and reimburses all
validated claims for medical, dental and hospitalization costs incurred by retirees. Expenditures
for postretirement health care benefits are recognized as retirees report claims. During the year,
expenditures of $919,019 were recognized for postemployment health care. This represents a
decrease of $101,274 from the previous year.
NOTE 10 - PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTEMPLOYM ENT BENEFITS
Substantially all City full-time and qualifying part-time employees participate in one of the
following statewide retirement systems administered by the Washington State Department of
Retirement Systems, under cost-sharing multiple-employer public employee defined benefit and
defined contribution retirement plans. The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS), a
department within the primary government of the State of Washington, issues a publicly available
comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) that includes financial statements and required
supplementary information for each plan. The DRS CAFR may be obtained by writing to:
Department of Retirement Systems, Communications Unit, P.O. Box 48380, Olympia, WA
98504-8380. The following disclosures are made pursuant to GASB Statement 27, Accounting
for Pensions by State and Local Government Employers.
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) Plans 1, 2, and 3
Plan Description
PERS is a cost-sharing multiple-employer retirement system comprised of three separate plans
for membership purposes: Plans 1 and 2 are defined benefit plans and Plan 3 is a defined benefit
plan with a defined contribution component.
Membership in the system includes: elected officials; state employees; employees of the
Supreme, Appeals, and Superior courts (other than judges currently in a judicial retirement
system); employees of legislative committees; community and technical colleges, college and
university employees not participating in national higher education retirement programs; judges of
district and municipal courts; and employees of local governments.
PERS participants who joined the system by September 30, 1977 are Plan 1 members. Those
who joined on or after October 1, 1977 and by either, February 28, 2002 for state and higher
education employees, or August 31, 2002 for local government employees, are Plan 2 members
unless they exercise an option to transfer their membership to Plan 3. PERS participants joining
the system on or after March 1, 2002 for state and higher education employees, or September 1,
2002 for local government employees have the irrevocable option of choosing membership in
either PERS Plan 2 or PERS Plan 3. The option must be exercised within 90 days of
employment. An employee is reported in Plan 2 until a choice is made. Employees who fail to
choose within 90 days default to PERS Plan 3. Notwithstanding, PERS Plan 2 and Plan 3
members may opt out of plan membership if terminally ill, with less than five years to live.
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PERS defined benefit retirement benefits are financed from a combination of investment earnings
and employer and employee contributions. PERS retirement benefit provisions are established in
state statute and may be amended only by the State Legislature.
Plan 1 members are vested after the completion of five years of eligible service. Plan 1 members
are eligible for retirement at any age after 30 years of service, or at the age of 60 with five years
of service, or at the age of 55 with 25 years of service. The annual benefit is two percent of the
average final compensation per year of service, capped at 60 percent. The average final
compensation is based on the greatest compensation during any 24 eligible consecutive
compensation months. Plan 1 members who retire from inactive status prior to the age of 65 may
receive actuarially reduced benefits. The benefit is actuarially reduced to reflect the choice of a
survivor option. A cost-of living allowance (COLA) is granted at age 66 based upon years of
service times the COLA amount, increased by three percent annually. Plan 1 members may also
elect to receive an additional COLA amount that provides an automatic annual adjustment based
on the Consumer Price Index. To offset the cost of this annual adjustment, the benefit is
reduced.
PERS Plan 2 members are vested after the completion of five years of eligible service. Plan 2
members may retire at the age of 65 with five years of service with an allowance of two percent of
the AFC per year of service. (The AFC is based on the greatest compensation during any eligible
consecutive 60-month period. Plan 2 members who retire prior to the age of 65 receive reduced
benefits. If retirement is at age 55 or older with at least 30 years of service, a three percent per
year reduction applies; otherwise an actuarial reduction will apply. The benefit is also actuarially
reduced to reflect the choice of a survivor option. There is no cap on years of service credit; and
a cost-of-living allowance is granted (based on the Consumer Price Index), capped at three
percent annually.
PERS Plan 3 has a dual benefit structure. Employer contributions finance a defined benefit
component, and member contributions finance a defined contribution component. The defined
benefit portion provides a benefit calculated at one percent of the average final compensation per
year of service. The average final compensation is based on the greatest compensation during
any eligible consecutive 60-month period. Effective June 7, 2006, Plan 3 members are vested in
the defined benefit portion of their plan after ten years of service; or after five years of service, if
twelve months of that service are earned after age 44; or after five service credit years earned in
PERS Plan 2 prior to June 1, 2003. Plan 3 members are immediately vested in the defined
contribution portion of their plan. Vested Plan 3 members are eligible to retire with full benefits at
age 65, or at age 55 with 10 years of service. Plan 3 members who retire prior to the age of 65
receive reduced benefits. If retirement is at age 55 or older with at least 30 years of service, a
three percent per year reduction applies; otherwise an actuarial reduction will apply. The benefit
is also actuarially reduced to reflect the choice of a survivor option. There is no cap on years of
service credit, and Plan 3 provides the same cost-of-living allowance as Plan 2.
The defined contribution portion can be distributed in accordance with an option selected by the
member, either as a lump sum or pursuant to other options authorized by the Employee
Retirement Benefits Board.
Judicial Benefit Multiplier
Beginning January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007, judicial members of PERS were given
the choice to participate in the Judicial Benefit Multiplier Program (JBM). Justices and judges in
PERS Plan 1 and 2 were able to make a one-time irrevocable election to pay increased
contributions that would fund a retirement benefit with a 3.5 percent multiplier. The benefit would
be capped at 75 percent of average financial compensation. Judges in PERS Plan 3 could elect
a 1.6 percent of pay per year of service benefit, capped at 37.5 percent of average compensation.
Members who choose to participate in JBM would: accrue service credit at the higher multiplier
beginning with the date of their election, be subject to the benefit cap of 75% of average financial
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compensation, pay higher contributions, stop contributing to the Judicial Retirement Account
(JRA), and be given the option to increase the multiplier on past judicial service. Members who
did not choose to participate would: continue to accrue service credit at the regular multiplier;
continue to participate in JRA, if applicable; never be a participant in the JBM Program; and
continue to pay contributions at the regular PERS rate.
Newly elected or appointed justices and judges who chose to become PERS members on or after
January 1, 2007, or who had not previously opted into PERS membership, were required to
participate in the JBM Program. Members required into the JBM program would: return to prior
PERS Plan if membership had previously been established; be mandated into Plan 2 and not
have a Plan 3 transfer choice, if a new PERS member; accrue the higher multiplier for all judicial
service; not contribute to JRA; and not have the option to increase the multiplier for past judicial
service.
There are 1,190 participating employers in PERS. Membership in PERS consisted of the
following as of the latest actuarial valuation date for the plans of June 30, 2007:
Retirees and Beneficiaries Receiving Benefits 71,244
Terminated Plan Members Entitled to but not yet Receiving Benefits 26,583
Active Plan Members Vested 105,447
Active Plan Members Non-vested 52,575
Total 255,849
Funding Policy
Each biennium, the state Pension Funding Council adopts Plan 1 employer contribution rates,
Plan 2 employer and employee contribution rates, and Plan 3 employer contribution rates.
Employee contribution rates for Plan 1 are established by statute at 6 percent for state agencies
and local government unit employees, and at 7.5 percent for state government elected officials.
The employer and employee contribution rates for Plan 2 and the employer contribution rate for
Plan 3 are developed by the Office of the State Actuary to fully fund Plan 2 and the defined
benefit portion of Plan 3. All employers are required to contribute at the level established by the
Legislature. Under PERS Plan 3, employer contributions finance the defined benefit portion of the
plan, and member contributions finance the defined contribution portion. The Employee
Retirement Benefits Board sets Plan 3 employee contribution rates. Six rate options are available
ranging from 5 to 15 percent; two of the options are graduated rates dependent on the
employee's age. As a result of the implementation of the Judicial Benefit Multiplier Program in
January 2007, a second tier of employer and employee rates was developed to fund, along with
investment earnings, the increased retirement benefits of those justices and judges that
participate in the program. The methods used to determine the contribution requirements are
established under state statute in accordance with chapters 41.40 and 41.45 RCW.
The required contribution rates expressed as a percentage of current year covered payroll, as of
December 31, 2008, were as follows:
Members not participating in JBM:
PERS Plan 1 PERS Plan 2 PERS Plan 3
Employer' 8.31 8.31 8.31
Employee 6.00°k"" 5.45°k""
The employer rates include the employer administrative expense fee currently set at 0.16%.
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The employer rate for state elected officials is 12.39% for Plan 1 and 8.31% for Plan 2 and
Plan 3.
Plan 3 defined benefit portion only.
The employee rate for state elected officials is 7.50% for Plan 1 and 5.45% for Plan 2.
Variable from 5.0% minimum to 15.0% maximum based on rate selected by the PERS 3
member.
Members participating in JBM:
Employer' 8.31% 8.31% 8.31
Employee 12.26% 13.63% 7.50%***
* The employer rates include the employer administrative expense fee currently set at 0.16%.
Plan 3 defined benefit portion only.
Minimum rate.
Both City and the employees made the required contributions. The City's required contributions
for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
2008 $54,719 $1,173,956 $238,108
2007 $49,744 $765,172 $144,898
2006 $37,733 $386,786 $65,820
The increase in contributions each year is primarily due to an increase in the employer
contribution rate. The employer contribution rate for the City was 3.69% in 2006, 6.13% in 2007,
and 8.31 % in 2008.
Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF) Plans 1 and 2
Plan Description
LEOFF is a cost-sharing multiple-employer retirement system comprised of two separate defined
benefit plans. LEOFF participants who joined the system by September 30, 1977 are Plan 1
members. Those who joined on or after October 1, 1977 are Plan 2 members. Membership in the
system includes all full-time, fully compensated, local law enforcement officers and firefighters
and, as of July 24, 2005, those emergency medical technicians who were given the option and
chose LEOFF Plan 2 membership. LEOFF membership is comprised primarily of non-state
employees, with Department of Fish and Wildlife enforcement officers, who were first included
prospectively effective July 27, 2003, being an exception.
Effective July 1, 2003, the LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board was established by Initiative 790 to
provide governance of LEOFF Plan 2. The Board's duties include adopting contribution rates and
recommending policy changes to the Legislature for the LEOFF Plan 2 retirement plan.
LEOFF defined benefit retirement benefits are financed from a combination of investment
earnings, employer and employee contributions, and a special funding situation in which the state
pays through state legislative appropriations. LEOFF retirement benefit provisions are
established in state statute and may be amended by the State Legislature.
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LEOFF Plan 1 members are vested after the completion of five years of eligible service. Plan 1
members are eligible for retirement with five years of service at the age of 50. The benefit per
year of service calculated as a percent of final average salary (FAS) is as follows:
Term of Service Percent of Final Average Salary
20 or more years 2.0%
10 but less than 20 years 1.5%
5 but less than 10 years
1.0%
The FAS is the basic monthly salary received at the time of retirement, provided a member has
held the same position or rank for 12 months preceding the date of retirement. Otherwise, it is
the average of the highest consecutive 24 months' salary within the last ten years of service. A
Cost-of-living allowance is granted (based on the Consumer Price Index).
LEOFF Plan 2 members are vested after the completion of five years of eligible service. Plan 2
members may retire at the age of 50 with 20 years of service, or at the age of 53 with five years
of service, with an allowance of two percent of the FAS per year of service. The FAS is based on
the highest consecutive 60 months. Plan 2 members who retire prior to the age of 53 receive
reduced benefits. Benefits are actuarially reduced for each year that the benefit commences prior
to age 53 and to reflect the choice of a survivor option. If the member has at least 20 years of
service and is age 50, the reduction is three percent for each year prior to age 53. There is no
cap on years of service credit; and a cost-of-living allowance is granted (based on the Consumer
Price Index), capped at three percent annually.
There are 374 participating employers in LEOFF. Membership in LEOFF consisted of the
following as of the latest actuarial valuation date for the plans of June 30, 2007:
Retirees and Beneficiaries Receiving Benefits 9,085
Terminated Plan Members Entitled to but not yet Receiving Benefits 633
Active Plan Members Vested 12,904
Active Plan Members Non-vested 3,708
Total 26,330
Funding Policy
Starting on July 1, 2000, Plan 1 employers and employees contribute zero percent as long as the
plan remains fully funded. Employer and employee contribution rates are developed by the Office
of the State Actuary to fully fund the plan. LEOFF Plan 2 employers and employees are required
to pay at the level adopted by the LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board. All employers are required to
contribute at the level required by state law. The Legislature, by means of a special funding
arrangement, appropriated money from the state General Fund to supplement the current service
liability and fund the prior service costs of LEOFF Plan 2 in accordance with the requirements of
the Pension Funding Council and the LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board. However, this special
funding situation is not mandated by the state constitution and this funding requirement could be
returned to the employers by a change of statute.
The required contribution rates expressed as a percentage of current-year covered payroll, as of
December 31, 2008, were as follows:
LEOFF Plan 1 LEOFF Plan 2
Employer" 0.16% 5.46%""
Employee 0.00% 8.83%
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* The employer rates include the employer administrative expense fee currently set at 0.16%.
The employer rate for ports and universities is 8.99%.
Both the City of Auburn and the employees made the required contributions. The City's required
contributions for the years ended December 31 were:
2008 $221 $459,489
2007 $216 $382,356
2006 $1,049 $585,329
Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) Plan 2
Plan Description
PSERS is a cost-sharing multiple-employer retirement system comprised of a single defined
benefit plan, PSERS Plan 2. PSERS was created by the 2004 Legislature and became effective
July 1, 2006.
PSERS Plan 2 membership includes full-time employees of a covered employer on or before July
1, 2006, who met at least one of the PSERS eligibility criteria, and elected membership during the
election period of July 1, 2006 to September 30, 2006; and those full-time employees, hired on or
after July 1, 2006 by a covered employer, that meet at least one of the PSERS eligibility criteria.
A covered employer is one that participates in PSERS. Covered employers include: State of
Washington agencies: Department of Corrections, Department of Natural Resources, Parks and
Recreation Commission, Gambling Commission, Washington State Patrol, and Liquor Control
Board; Washington state counties; and Washington state cities except for Seattle, Tacoma and
Spokane.
To be eligible for PSERS, an employee must work on a full-time basis and:
• have completed a certified criminal justice training course with authority to arrest, conduct
criminal investigations, enforce the criminal laws of Washington, and carry a firearm as
part of the job: OR
• have primary responsibility to ensure the custody and security of incarcerated or
probationary individuals; OR
• function as a limited authority Washington peace officer, as defined in RCW 10.93.020;
OR
• have primary responsibility to supervise eligible members who meet the above criteria.
PSERS defined benefit retirement benefits are financed from a combination of investment
earnings and employer and employee contributions. PSERS retirement benefit provisions are
established in state statute and may be amended only by the State Legislature.
Plan 2 members are vested after the completion of five years of eligible service. PSERS Plan 2
members may retire at the age of 65 with five years of service, or at the age of 60 with at least 10
years of PSERS service credit, with an allowance of two percent of the average final
compensation (AFC) per year of service. The AFC is the monthly average of the member's 60
consecutive highest-paid service credit months, excluding any severance pay such as lump-sum
payments for deferred sick leave, vacation or annual leave. Plan 2 members who retire prior to
the age of 60 receive reduced benefits. If retirement is at age 53 or older with at least 20 years of
service, a three percent per year reduction for each year between the age at retirement and age
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60 applies. There is no cap on years of service credit; and a cost-of-living allowance is granted
(based on the Consumer Price Index), capped at three percent annually.
There are 71 participating employers in PSERS. Membership in PSERS consisted of the
following as of the latest actuarial valuation date for the plan of June 30, 2007:
Retirees and Beneficiaries Receiving Benefits -
Terminated Plan Members Entitled to but not yet Receiving Benefits -
Active Plan Members Vested -
Active Plan Members Non-vested 2,755
Total 2,755
Funding Policy
Each biennium, the state Pension Funding Council adopts PSERS Plan 2 employer and
employee contribution rates. The employer and employee contribution rates for Plan 2 are
developed by the Office of the State Actuary to fully fund Plan 2. All employers are required to
contribute at the level established by the Legislature. The methods used to determine the
contribution requirements are established under state statute in accordance with Chapters 41.37
and 41.45 RCW.
The required contribution rates expressed as a percentage of current-year covered payroll, as of
December 31, 2008, were as follows:
PSERS
Plan 2
Employer* 9.43%
Employee 6.57%
*The employer rate includes and employer administrative expense fee of 0.16%.
Both the City and the employees made the required contributions. The City's required
contributions for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
PSERS
Plan 2
2008 $ 57,147
2007 $ 48,549
2006 $ 7,225
City of Auburn Fire Relief and Pension Plan
The City is the administrator of the Firemen's Pension Plan (Plan), which is a closed, single-
employer defined benefit pension plan that was established in conformance with RCW Chapters
41.16 and 41.18. This plan provided retirement and disability benefits, annual cost-of-living
adjustments, and death benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. Membership is limited to
firefighters employed prior to March 1, 1970 when the LEOFF retirement system was established.
The City's obligation under the Firemen's Pension Plan consists of paying all benefits, including
payments to beneficiaries and healthcare, for firefighters who retired prior to March 1, 1970, and
excess pension and healthcare benefits of LEOFF for covered firefighters who retired after March
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1, 1970. Benefits and refunds of the defined benefit pension plan are recognized when due and
payable in accordance with the Plan. The Plan does not issue a separate financial report.
Under state law, the Firemen's Pension Plan is provided an allocation of 25% of all monies
received by the state from taxes on fire insurance premiums, interest earnings, member
contributions made prior to the inception of LEOFF, and City contributions required to meet
projected future pension obligations. The actuary determined as of January 1, 2007 that no
future City contributions would be required beyond future revenues from state fire insurance taxes
and interest earnings. On-behalf payments of fringe benefits and salaries for the City's
employees were recognized as revenues and expenditures/expenses during the period.
Administrative costs, such as City staff time and actuarial valuation costs are funded from interest
earnings or City contributions.
Membership of the Firemen's Pension Plan consisted of 14 eligible, of which 12 are receiving
benefits.
GASB STATEMENTS No. 26 and No. 27 SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS
(rounded to thousands)
Unfunded
Actuarial
Actuarial
UAAL as a
Actuarial Accrued
Accrued
Percentage
Actuarial Value Liabilities-
Liabilities Funded
Covered of Covered
Valuation Date of Assets Entry Age
(UAAL) Ratio
Payroll Payroll
January 1, 1999
$2,096
$2,157
January 1, 2001
$3,632
$2,332
January 1, 2003
$3,514
$2,428
January 1, 2005
$3,160
$2,172
January 1, 2007
$2,868
$2,802
This plan primarily covers inactive participants.
$60
97.17%
$119
51%
($1,300)
155.75%
$58
-2241%
($1,086)
144.73%
$61
-1780%
($988)
145.00%
$64
-1544%
($66)
102.00%
$0
N/A
There are no
current member contribu
tions.
Prior to adoption of GASB Statement No. 25 in 1997, the Annual Required Contribution (ARC)
was not determined pursuant to the parameters required by the statement. Therefore, no liability
prior to 1997 has been shown.
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GASB STATEMENT No. 25
GASB STATEMENT No. 27
SCHEDULE
OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
THREE YEAR
TREND INFORMATION
Fiscal
Actual
Annual Required
Percentage
Annual
Percentage
Net
Year
Employer
Contribution
of ARC
Pension Cost
of APC
Pension
Ending
Contributions
(ARC)
Contributed
(APC)
Contributed
Obligation
December 31, 1999
$52,738
$5,381
980%
December 31, 2000
$31,721
$5,381
590%
$5,520
574.66%
($48,808)
December 31, 2001
$37,281
$0
N/A
$341
10932.84%
($85,748)
December 31, 2002
$40,869
$0
N/A
$684
5975.00%
($125,933)
December 31, 2003
$45,664
$0
N/A
$1,137
4016.18%
($170,460)
December 31, 2004
($137,783)
($91,881)
N/A
($90,143)
N/A
($122,820)
December 31, 2005
($144,746)
($78,690)
N/A
($76,827)
N/A
($54,901)
December 31, 2006
($149,327)
($78,690)
N/A
($77,774)
N/A
$16,652
December 31, 2007
$17,920
($5,048)
N/A
($5,420)
N/A
($48,953)
December 31, 2008
$12,167
($5,048)
N/A
($4,885)
N/A
($23,740)
GASB STATEMENT No. 27
Annual Development of Pension Cost
Fiscal
ARC at
Amort. Annual
Total
Year
End of
Interest on
ARC Factor Pension Cost
Employer
Change in NPO
Ending
Year (1)
NPO (2)
Adjustment (APC)
Contributions
NPO Balance (3)
12/31/1999
$5,381
$1,742
$1,874
13.28%
$5,249
$52,738
($47,489)
($22,667)
12/31/2000
$5,381
($1,582)
($1,721)
13.14%
$5,520
$31,721
($26,201)
($48,808)
12/31/2001
$0
($3,417)
($3,758)
12.99%
$341
$37,281
($36,940)
($85,748)
12/31/2002
$0
($6,002)
($6,686)
12.83%
$684
$40,869
($40,185)
($125,933)
12/31/2003
$0
($8,815)
($9,952)
12.65%
$1,137
$45,664
($44,527)
($170,460)
12/31/2004
($91,881)
($11,932)
($13,670)
12.47%
($90,143)
($137,783)
$47,640
($122,820)
12/31/2005
($78,690)
($7,369)
($9,232)
13.30%
($76,827)
($144,746)
$67,919
($54,901)
12/31/2006
($78,690)
($3,294)
($4,210)
13.04%
($77,774)
($149,327)
$71,553
$16,652
12/31/2007
($5,048)
$833
$1,205
13.82%
($5,420)
$17,920
($23,340)
($6,688)
12/31/2008
($5,048)
($334)
($497)
13.46%
($4,885)
$12,167
($17,052)
($23,740)
(1) A change in consulting actuaries resulted in a recommended change in the actuarial methods and assumptions.
(2) 8.00% interest rate was used for years prior to January 1, 1999: 7.00% thereafter.
(3) The Net Pension Obligation (NPO) balance is reflected as part of Deferred Credits on the Government-wide
Statement of Net Assets
Based on 30-year level-dollar closed amortization as of January 1, 1999.
The information presented in the preceding required schedules was determined as part of the
actuarial valuations at the date indicated.
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Actuarial Assumptions
Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) Other Than Pensions for LEOFF 1
Plan Description
In addition to the pension benefits described above the City is required to pay post employment
benefits in accordance with Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 41.16, all medical,
hospital, and nursing care as long as a disability exists are covered for any active firefighter hired
prior to March 1, 1970. For any retired firefighter hired prior to March 1, 1970, medical, hospital,
and nursing care are covered at the discretion of the Retirement Board. Members retired prior to
1961 for reasons other than duty disability are not eligible for medical benefits during retirement.
In 1970, LEOFF was established by the Legislature under RCW Chapter 41.26. LEOFF members
who joined the system by September 30, 1977 are Plan 1 members. For Plan 1 members, the
necessary hospital, medical, and nursing care expenses not payable by workers' compensation,
Social Security, etc, are covered.
Funding Policy
The funding policy is based upon the pay-as-you-go financing requirements.
LEOFF 1 RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS
GASB STATEMENTS No. 43 and No. 45 SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS
(rounded to thousands)
Actuarial Unfunded Actuarial UAAL as a
Actuarial Value Accrued Accrued Liabilities Funded Covered Percentage of
Valuation Date of Assets Liabilities (UAAL) Ratio Payroll Covered Payroll
January 1, 2008 $0 $20,738 $20,738 0.00° N/A N/A %
Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation
The City's annual other postemployment benefit (OPEB) cost is calculated based upon the
annual required contribution (ARC), an amount actuarially determined in accordance with the
parameters of GASB Statement 45. The ARC represents a level of funding that, if paid on an
ongoing basis, is projected to cover the normal cost each year and amortize any unfunded
actuarial liabilities over a period of 21 years as of January 1, 2008. The table below shows the
components of the City's annual OPEB cost for the year, the amount actually contributed to the
plan and changes in the City's net OPEB for LEOFF.
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Fiscal Year Ending
12/31/2008
Annual required contribution (ARC)
1. Annual Normal Costs at beginning of year $ 90,257
2. Amortization of UAAL at beginning of year 1,540,432
3. Interest to end of year 81,534
4. ARC at end of year $ 1,712,223
5. Interest on Net OPEB Obligation $
6. Adjustment to ARC -
7. Annual OPEB Cost $ 1,712,223
8. Employer Contributions 919,019
9. Change in Net OPEB Obligation 793,204
10. Net OPEB Obligation at beginning of year -
11. Net OPEB Obligation at end of year $ 793,204
The City's annual OPEB cost, the percentage of OPEB costs contributed to the plan, and the net
OPEB obligation for 2008 were as follows:
Contributions as a
Annual Percentage of Net OPEB
Fiscal Year Ending OPEB Cost Annual OPEB Cost Obligation
December 31, 2008 $ 1,712,223 54% $ 793,204
Funded Status and Funding Progress
As of January 1, 2008, the most recent actuarial valuation date, the plan was 0% funded. The
accrued liability for benefits was $20.7 million, and the actuarial value of assets was $0, resulting
in a UAAL of $20.7 million.
Actuarial valuations involve estimates of the value of reported amounts and assumptions about
the probability of occurrence of events far into the future. Examples include assumptions about
future employment, mortality, and the healthcare cost trend. Amounts determined regarding the
funded status of the plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject to
continual revision as actual results are compared with past expectations and new estimates are
made about the future.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
Projections of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive plan (the
plan as understood by the employer and the plan members) and include the types of benefits
provided at the time of each valuation. The actuarial methods and assumptions used include
techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in actuarial accrued
liabilities, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculations.
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In the January 1, 2008 actuarial valuation, the entry age normal actuarial cost method was used.
The actuarial assumptions used included a 5.0% discount rate, which is based upon the long-
term investment yield on the investments that are expected to be used to finance the payment of
benefits.
The UAAL is being amortized on a closed basis at the assumed discount rate. The remaining
amortization period at January 1, 2008 was 21 years.
NOTE 11 - ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUST ("Trust")
Trust Description
The City is a Participating Employer in the Association of Washington Cities Employee Benefit
Trust ("Trust"), a cost-sharing multiple-employer welfare benefit plan administered by the
Association of Washington Cities. The Trust provides medical benefits to certain eligible retired
employees of Participating Employers and their eligible family members. Under Article VII of the
Trust document, the Trustees have the authority and power to amend the amount and the nature
of the medical and other benefits provided by the Trust. The Trust issues a publicly available
financial report that includes financial statements and requires supplementary information for
Trust. That report, along with a copy of the Trust document, may be obtained by writing to Trust
at 1076 Franklin Street SE, Olympia, WA 98501-1346 or by calling 1-800-562-8981.
Funding Policy
The Trust provides that contribution requirements of Participating Employers and of participating
employees, retirees and other beneficiaries, if any, are established and may be amended by the
Board of Trustees of the Trust. Retirees of the City receiving medical benefits from the Trust
contribute $644.35 per month for non-Medicare enrolled retiree-only coverage, $1,288.70 for non-
Medicare enrolled retiree and spouse coverage, $987.25 for Medicare enrolled retiree and non-
Medicare enrolled spouse (or non-Medicare enrolled retiree and Medicare-enrolled spouse) and
$685.80 for Medicare-enrolled retiree and spouse coverage.
Participating Employers are contractually required to contribute at a rate assessed each year by
Trust, currently 12.2 percent of annual covered payroll. The City's contributions to the Trust for
the year ended December 31, 2008, was $4.2 million, which equaled the required contributions of
that year.
NOTE 12 - LONG-TERM DEBT
General Obligation Bonds are direct obligations of the City for which its full faith and credit are
pledged. Debt service for voter-approved issues, of which the City has none, would be funded by
special property tax levies. Debt service for City Council authorized bonds, also called
councilmanic bonds, is funded from regular property taxes or general revenues, and is generally
paid from debt service funds but can be paid from other designated funds.
General Obligation Bonds outstanding at year-end are as follows:
• 1998 Limited Tax General Obligation bonds were issued for construction of a library to be
owned and operated by the King County Rural Library District. These 20-year bonds
mature in 2018 and are paid from the Debt Service fund.
• 1999 Limited Tax General Obligation bonds were issued for construction of hangars at
the Auburn Municipal Airport. These 20-year bonds mature in 2019 and are paid from
the Airport fund.
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• Valley Communication Center Development Authority issued General Obligation bonds in
2000 for a new dispatch facility. The City is contracted to pay 20% of the debt service of
these 15-year bonds that mature in 2015. This debt is paid from the General fund.
• 2005 Limited Tax General Obligation refunding bonds were issued to partially advance
refund the 1999 Limited Tax Obligation bonds.
• 2006 Limited Tax General Obligation bonds were issued to fund improvements at the
Auburn Golf Course including a pro shop, clubhouse and related facilities, as well as
construction of a columbarium at the Mountain View Cemetery.
• 2006 Limited Tax General Obligation (taxable) bonds were issued to construct and equip
restaurant, banquet and related facilities for a restaurant facility to be located at the
Auburn Golf Course clubhouse.
Revenue Bonds are payable from water and storm drainage utility revenues generated by those
enterprise funds.
Special Assessment Bonds are not a direct responsibility of the City, but are funded from the
collection of special assessment payments. Debt service principal and interest costs are paid
from the individual LID funds. The City is obligated for special assessment debt to the extent that
it is required to establish an LID Guarantee fund for the purpose of guaranteeing the payment of
local improvement bonds in the event there are insufficient funds in the individual LID fund.
State of Washington Public Works Trust Fund Loans are a direct responsibility of the City.
Auburn currently has seven outstanding loans with a remaining total balance of $9,801,401. Six
of the loans are being repaid from water and sewer fund revenues over a 20-year period that
begins upon each project completion. The other loan is being repaid from arterial street fund
revenues over a 4-year period that began in 2007 upon project completion.
The following schedules summarize the long-term debt transactions of the City for the year ended
December 31, 2008. The first table summarizes all debt transactions for Auburn, while the second
provides detailed information on all long-term debt. Additional schedules reflect total annual debt
service requirements to maturity and the reconciliation of debt by fund type.
CHANGES IN LONG-TERM DEBT SUMMARY
General Special Employee Leave
Obligation Utility Assessment Benefit Deferred Charges Total
Long-term debt payable 12/31/07 $ 11,313,553 $ 14,879,419 $ 36,827 $ 1,629,872 $ (24,632) $ 27,835,039
Added 377,728 - - 1,780,848 - 2,158,576
Retired (631,482) (1,942,938) - (1,496,122) 10,707 (4,059,835)
Long-term debt payable 12/31/08 $ 11,059,799 $ 12,936,481 $ 36,827 $ 1,914,598 $ (13,925) $ 25,933,780
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DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENT TO MATURITY
2009
625,000
469,878
36,247
31,517
2,002,938
218,483
- 2,558
1,704,389
4,368,573
722,435
2010
669,000
439,857
38,101
29,662
982,938
151,371
- 2,558
21,021
1,711,060
623,448
2011
718,000
408,540
40,050
27,713
982,360
135,789
- 2,558
21,021
1,761,431
574,599
2012
752,000
374,718
42,099
25,664
997,360
119,685
36,827 2,558
21,021
1,849,307
522,624
2013
795,000
339,292
44,253
23,510
1,002,360
102,981
- -
21,021
1,862,634
465,782
2014
831,000
300,712
46,517
21,246
1,017,360
86,076
- -
21,021
1,915,898
408,034
2015
873,000
259,514
48,897
18,866
1,032,360
66,135
- -
21,021
1,975,278
344,515
2016
685,000
215,340
51,399
16,364
1,047,360
45,668
- -
21,021
1,804,780
277,372
2017
725,000
183,730
54,029
13,735
692,360
24,676
- -
21,021
1,492,409
222,141
2018
755,000
151,665
56,793
10,971
692,360
20,172
- -
21,021
1,525,173
182,808
2019
495,000
118,125
59,698
8,065
692,360
15,668
- -
21,021
1,268,079
141,858
2020
320,000
95,850
62,753
5,011
509,991
11,164
- -
-
892,744
112,024
2021
330,000
81,450
65,963
1,800
509,991
8,483
- -
-
905,955
91,733
2022
345,000
66,600
-
-
282,906
5,802
- -
-
627,906
72,402
2023
360,000
51,075
-
-
256,791
4,257
- -
-
616,791
55,332
2024
380,000
34,875
-
-
256,791
2,973
- -
-
636,791
37,848
2025
395,000
17,775
-
-
148,947
1,689
- -
-
543,947
19,464
2026
-
-
-
-
148,947
945
- -
-
148,947
945
2027
-
-
-
-
20,000
200
- -
-
20,000
200
2028
TOTALS $
10,053,000 $
3,608,993 $
646,799 $
234,124
20,000
$ 13,296,481 $
100
1,022,317 7
36,827 $ 10,231
$ 1,914,598
20,000
$ 25,947,705 $
100
4,875,665
CHANGES IN LONG-TERM DEBT
Interest
Maturity
Original
Principal
Balance
Balance
Due Within
Issue Name
Rates
Date
Amount
Installments
12/31/07 Additions
Reductions 12/31/08
One Year
Governmental debt:
General obligation bonds:
Limited G.O. Library
3.75-5.00%
12/1/2018 $
4,000,000
$110,000-$290,000
$ 2,635,000 $ -
$ (195,000) $ 2,440,000
$ 205,000
Valley Communication G.O.
4.30-5.75%
12/1/2015
2,551,600
$96,600-$233,000
1,595,000 -
(167,000) 1,428,000
175,000
Capital lease
Employee leave benefit
Compensated absences - 1,292,934 1,399,489 (1,187,826) 1,504,598 1,339,404
Public Works Trust Fund loans:
PWTF 2006(a) 0.50% 7/1/2010 142,313 106,735 - (35,578) 71,157 35,578
PWTF 2008 0.50% 7/1/2028 1,800,000 - 360,000 360,000
Total Public Works Trust Fund loans 1,942,313 106,735 360,000 (35,578) 431,157 35,578
Business-type debt:
General obligation bonds
GObond 1999
5.00-5.10%
11/1/2009 $
1,655,000
$45,000-$65,000
$ 125,000 $
- $ (60,000) $
65,000
$ 65,000
GO refunding bond 2005
4.00-5.00%
12/1/2019
1,375,000
$10,000-$190,000
1,345,000
- -
1,345,000
-
GO bond 2006
4.25-5.00%
12/1/2025
3,275,000
$5,000 - $395,000
3,275,000
- -
3,275,000
-
GO bond 2006 taxable
5.40-5.52%
12/1/2015
1,885,000
$45,000-$245,000
1,675,000
(175,000)
1,500,000
180,000
Total GO bonds
8,190,000
6,420,000
- (235,000)
6,185,000
245,000
Revenue bonds'
Utility sys. revenue 1999(2)
5.00-5.10%
11/1/2009
8,345,000
$670,000-$1,030,000
2,010,000
- (980,000)
1,030,000
1,030,000
Utility sys. refunding bonds 2005 (2)
Total revenue bonds
3.004.75%
11/1/2016
2,765,000
11,110,000
$45,000-$355,000
2,720,000
4,730,000
(255,000)
- (1,235,000)
2,465,000
3,495,000
265,000
1,295,000
Employee leave benefit:
Compensated absences
336,938 381
,359 (308,296)
410,000
364,985
Public Works Trust Fund loans:
PWTF 1999
1.00%
7/1/2019
3,465,000
$182,368
2,188,421
- (182,368)
2,006,053
182,368
PWTF 2001
0.50%
7/1/2021
4,290,405
$227,086
3,179,198
- (227,086)
2,952,112
227,086
PWTF 2002
1.00%
7/1/2022
641,250
$26,114
391,717
- (26,115)
365,602
26,114
PWTF 2004
0.50%
7/1/2024
2,049,036
$107,844
1,833,348
- (107,844)
1,725,504
107,844
PWTF 2006(b)
Total Public Works Trust Fund loans
0.50%
7/1/2026
2,450,000
12,895,691
$128,947
2,450,000
10,042,684
(128,947)
- (672,360)
2,321,053
9,370,324
128,947
672,359
(1) Imputed interest rate of 5.00%.
(2) Subject to federal arbitrage rules.
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LONG-TERM DEBT RECONCILIATION
Enterprise Governmental
Funds Funds 12/31/08
Liabilities payable from restricted assets
Revenue bonds
$ 648,190
$ -
$ 648,190
Long-term bonds payable:
General obligation bonds
6,185,000
3,868,000
10,053,000
Capital lease
-
646,799
646,799
Revenue bonds
2,846,810
-
2,846,810
Special assessments with
-
36,827
36,827
government commitment
Public Works Trust Fund loans
9,370,324
431,157
9,801,481
Employee leave benefits
410,000
1,504,598
1,914,598
Deferred charges
(12,902)
(1,024)
(13,925)
Total long-term debt
$ 19,447,423
$ 6,486,357
$ 25,933,780
Revenue Bond Debt Service Coverage
The required debt service coverage for the 1999 utility revenue bonds and the 2005 utility
revenue refunding bonds is 1.25. Debt service coverage for 2008 was 2.03. Please refer to
Schedule 16 in the statistical section.
The restricted rate stabilization fund for the utility revenue bonds was established to minimize the
effect on rates of revenue fluctuations between years. By transferring cash into this stabilization
fund, adjusted net revenue available for debt service, as defined, would be decreased by the
amount of the transfer. Conversely, transfers out of the account would increase adjusted net
revenue available for debt service.
NOTE 13 - CONSTRUCTION COMMITMENTS
At December 31, 2008 the City had the following contractual obligations on construction projects:
SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING CONSTRUCTION OBLIGATIONS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
Amount Outstanding
Traffic projects
Street projects
Utilities projects
Total commitments
$ 166,601
156,813
362,882
$ 686,296
NOTE 14 - CEMETERY ENDOWED CARE FUND
The City maintains one permanent fund known as the cemetery endowed care fund. Paid into
this fund are 15% of all proceeds received from the sale of each grave, niche or crypt. This fund
is irreducible in principal and no part of the income of this fund shall ever be used for purposes
other than those specified upon the creation of the fund.
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RCW 68.44.020 restricts the use of endowment net appreciation to endowment care "stipulated in
the instrument by which the fund was established". For the City, the instrument that established
the fund is Auburn City Code section 3.04.080, and section 3.040.120 governs the use of the
fund.
ACC 3.04.120 restricts net interest or income from investments to the care of the lots and in the
improvement or embellishment of the cemetery or the erection or preservation of any buildings or
structures, fences or walks, or for the repair, preservation, erection or renewal of any tomb,
monument, grave, stone, fence, railing or other erection in or around the cemetery. The funds
may also be used for planting and cultivating trees, shrubs, flowers or plants in or around the
cemetery. All expenditures of income from the fund must first be authorized by the City Council.
For 2008, of the $105,046 net appreciation on investments, $38,238 was available for
expenditure, and the rest was related to an unrealized gain on a long-term investment that
matures in 2009. Amounts that are available for expenditure are reflected as unrestricted net
assets.
NOTE 15 - JOINT VENTURE / RELATED PARTY
The "Valley Communications Center" was established August 20, 1976, when an Interlocal
Agreement was entered into by four participating municipal corporations: Renton, Kent, Auburn
and Tukwila. The provisions and terms of the "Interlocal Cooperation Act", pursuant to RCW
39.34, sanction the agreement. The initial duration of the agreement was five years and
thereafter is automatically extended for consecutive two-year periods, unless terminated by one
or more of the participating cities. Any such termination must be in writing and served upon the
other cities on or before July 1 in any one year and such termination shall then become effective
on the last day of such year.
On August 4, 1999 the Administration Board of Valley Communications Center voted to include
the City of Federal Way as a full participating member city as of January 1, 2000. The five
participating municipal corporations that include the cities of Renton, Kent, Auburn, Tukwila, and
Federal Way on April 17, 2000 entered into a new interlocal Agreement, pursuant to RCW 39.34,
et seq. This agreement reaffirmed Valley Communications Center as a governmental
administration agency pursuant to RCW 39.34.030 (3) (b).
The purpose of the joint operation, hereafter referred to as Valley Com, is to provide improved
consolidated emergency communications (dispatch) services for police, fire and medical aid to
the five participating cities and to the several subscribing agencies, which include King County
Fire Districts #2, #20, #40, #43, #44, #47, Black Diamond Fire Department, Vashon Island Fire
Department, City of Pacific Police and Fire Departments, City of Algona Police Department, City
of Black Diamond Police Department, City of Des Moines Police Department, SeaTac Fire
Department, North Highline Fire Department, and King County EMS Units. In 1988, King County
Fire District #1 was annexed to the City of Tukwila. A separate agreement between Valley Com
and the subscribing agencies has been executed, which set forth condition of services and rates
charged.
The participating cities provide the majority of revenues to Valley Com. The method of allocating
revenue source was changed in 1990 to a basis of prior year's calls with actual first and second
quarter and estimated third and fourth quarter calls. The allocation of prorated financial
participation among the five participating cities is the percentage of estimated dispatched calls
attributed to each jurisdiction compared to the total actual and estimated dispatched calls, for the
period for January 1, through December 31. The percentages are applied to the current
approved budget, less revenue from subscribing agencies and all other sources.
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The 2008 cost distribution for the five participating cities is as follows:
Dispatchable Percent of
Calls Total *
Renton
67,075
18.03%
Kent
101,281
27.23%
Auburn
79,591
21.40%
Tukwila
38,934
10.47%
Federal Way
85,075
22.87%
Total
371,956
100.00%
Distribution of current year net income is based on these budgeted percentages.
Valley Com is served by an Administration Board composed of the Mayors or designated
representatives from the five participating cities of Renton, Kent, Auburn, Tukwila and Federal
Way. The Administration Board is responsible for the following functions: 1) Budget review and
recommendation to the legislative bodies of the participating cities, and budget adoption after
each legislative body has approved the required financial participation for the ensuing year; 2)
Approval of appointment and/or discharge of the Director; 3) Approval of personnel policy and
final decisions on all major policy changes; 4) Review and approval of all contracts.
In addition, an Operations Board provides direction and consists of two members of each
participating City's public safety departments, including the heads of such departments or their
designees. The Operations Board performs the following functions: 1) Oversees the operation of
Valley Com, advises and makes recommendations to the Administration Board; 2) Makes
recommendations on Director selection; 3) Presents proposed policies and budget to the
Administration Board; 4) Approves disbursement of funds by the Director.
The Director presents a proposed budget to the Operations Board on or before August 15 of each
year. Said budget is then presented to the Administration Board by September 1 of each year.
The Administration Board can make changes to the proposed Valley Com budget as it finds
necessary, but final approval falls to the legislative body of each participating city in accordance
with the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement.
In August 1993, Valley Com entered into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, pursuant to
Chapter 39.34 RCW, with the sub-regions of King County, Seattle and Eastside Public Safety
Communications Agency (EPSCA). This agreement governs the development, acquisition and
installation of the 800 MHz emergency radio communications system (system) funded by the $57
million King County levy.
This agreement provides that upon voluntary termination of any sub-region participation in the
system, it surrenders its radio frequencies, relinquishes its equipment and transfers any
unexpended levy proceeds and association equipment replacement reserves to another sub-
region or consortium of sub-regions.
The share of equity belonging to the five participating cities is as follows:
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Item Renton Kent Auburn Tukwila Federal Way Total
Equity Dec. 31, 2007 $ 4,144,201 $ 5,857,547 $ 3,849,684 $2,428,951 $ 2,271,890 $ 18,552,273
Current year change 315,033 522,452 390,928 144,391 424,182 1,796,986
Equity Dec 31, 2008 $ 4,459,234 $ 6,379,999 $ 4,240,612 $ 2,573,342 $ 2,696,072 $ 20,349,259
of equity 21.91% 31.35% 20.84% 12.65% 13.25%
of 2008 distribution 17.53% 29.07% 21.75% 8.04% 23.61%
Liabilities are the responsibility of the five participating cities in direct proportion to their equity
position.
Complete audited financial statements for Valley Communications Center can be obtained from
Valley Communications Center, 27519 108th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98030, or telephone 253-372-
1300.
NOTE 16 - JOINTLY GOVERNED ORGANIZATION / RELATED PARTY
Residents of the cities of Auburn, Algona and Pacific approved in the November 7, 2006 general
election the creation of a regional fire authority pursuant to RCW 52.26. The new regional fire
protection service authority, called the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA), provides first
responder fire and emergency medical services to residents of Auburn, Algona and Pacific. The
VRFA is a new municipal corporation, with its own Governing Board, and is legally separate from
the three cities it serves. The Governing Board of the VRFA consists of the Mayors of the three
cities within the VRFA service area, as well as two Councilmembers from each city. Membership
on the Governing Board is made by appointment from the city council of the respective member
cities. Effective January 1, 2007, all personnel, assets, equipment and contractual obligations of
the former Auburn Fire Department were transferred to the VRFA. Similar transfers were made by
the cities of Algona and Pacific.
In accordance with the interlocal agreement at time of formation, each member city retained its
obligation for LEOFF 1 firefighter and Fire Relief and Pension Plan obligations. During 2008
Auburn paid $50,738 for the employer's share of active LEOFF 1 firefighter medical premiums
and benefit payments. Premium and benefit payments for retired LEOFF 1 firefighters for 2008
were $132,347. Medical premiums and benefit payments made under the Fire Relief and Pension
Plan for 2008 were $159,818.
NOTE 17 - CONTINGENCIES AND LITIGATION
As of December 31, 2008, a number of claims were pending against the City for damages and
legal actions. While the outcome of these actions is uncertain, no losses are clearly anticipated
at this time due to these pending claims. In the event of a liability finding against the City, it is
anticipated that any potential adverse judgment against the City also would be subject to
coverage under the City's comprehensive liability insurance, including public officials' errors and
omission insurance and general liability insurance.
NOTE 18 - RISK MANAGEMENT & INSURANCE
Risk Management
The City is exposed to various risks of loss such as: theft and damage and destruction of assets,
errors and omissions, injuries or property damage to others, employees' health, and natural
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disasters. To insure against risks of loss the City of Auburn is a member of the Washington Cities
Insurance Authority (WCIA).
Utilizing Chapter 48.62 RCW (self-insurance regulation) and Chapter 39.34 RCW (Interlocal
Cooperation Act), nine cities originally formed WCIA on January 1, 1981. WCIA was created for
the purpose of providing a pooling mechanism for jointly purchasing insurance, jointly self-
insuring, and / or jointly contracting for risk management services. WCIA has a total of 129
Members.
New members initially contract for a three-year term, and thereafter automatically renew on an
annual basis. A one-year withdrawal notice is required before membership can be terminated.
Termination does not relieve a former member from its unresolved loss history incurred during
membership.
Liability coverage is written on an occurrence basis, without deductibles. Coverage includes
general, automobile, police, public officials' errors or omissions, stop gap, and employee benefits
liability. Limits are $4 million per occurrence self insured layer, and $16 million per occurrence in
the re-insured excess layer. The excess layer is insured by the purchase of reinsurance and
insurance and is subject to aggregate limits. Total limits are $20 million per occurrence subject to
aggregate sublimits in the excess layers. The Board of Directors determines the limits and terms
of coverage annually.
Insurance coverage for property, automobile physical damage, fidelity, inland marine, and boiler
and machinery are purchased on a group basis. Various deductibles apply by type of coverage.
Property insurance and auto physical damage are self-funded from the members' deductible to
$500,000, for all perils other than flood and earthquake, and insured above that amount by the
purchase of reinsurance.
In-house services include risk management consultation, loss control field services, claims and
litigation administration, and loss analyses. WCIA contracts for the claims investigation
consultants for personnel issues and land use problems, insurance brokerage, and lobbyist
services.
WCIA is fully funded by its members, who make annual assessments on a prospectively rated
basis, as determined by an outside, independent actuary. The assessment covers loss, loss
adjustment, and administrative expenses. As outlined in the interlocal, WCIA retains the right to
additionally assess the membership for any funding shortfall.
An investment committee, using investment brokers, produces additional revenue by investment
of WCIA's assets in financial instruments which comply with all State guidelines. These revenues
directly offset portions of the membership's annual assessment.
A Board of Directors governs WCIA, which is comprised of one designated representative from
each member. The Board elects an Executive Committee and appoints a Treasurer to provide
general policy direction for the organization. The WCIA Executive Director reports to the
Executive Committee and is responsible for conducting the day to day operations of WCIA.
No settlement has exceeded insurance coverage over the past three years.
Workers' Compensation
Title 51 RCW requires the City to ensure payment of benefits for job-related injuries and diseases
through the Workers' Compensation fund or through self-insurance. The City participates in the
State of Washington's Workers' Compensation program. Premiums are based on individual
employer's reported payroll hours and insurance rates based on each employer's risk
classification and past experience. The premium is paid by employer and employee contributions.
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NOTE 19 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
SCORE
On January 20, 2009, the City Council of the City of Auburn authorized the execution of an
interlocal agreement relating to the South Correctional Entity Facility (SCORE) and the formation
of the South Correctional Entity Facility Public Development Authority. The agreement allows for
the construction of a 680 bed misdemeanant facility jointly with seven other south King County
Cities; Burien, Des Moines, Federal Way, Renton, SeaTac, and Tukwila . The City of Auburn will
own approximately 29 percent of the beds in the facility and will be responsible for the same
percentage of debt service and operations and maintenance of the facility. The Public
Development Authority is authorized to issue debt in the aggregate principal amount of not to
exceed $100,000,000 to finance the acquisition, construction, equipping and improvement of the
facility on behalf of the member cities.
Reduction in Force
The 2009 budgeted revenue for the City's General Fund is under pressure, specifically sales tax
and development revenues. The City has done one budget amendment and is scheduled to do
another which will reduce 2009 sales tax revenue by 18 percent and development revenues by
25 percent. To offset this revenue decrease, the City has frozen 14 vacant positions and reduced
work force via lay off by another 22 positions. This is in addition to 22 positions that were frozen
in 2008. Other budget elements were also reduced to balance the General Fund budgeted
expenses to the revised revenue levels.
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SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
GENERALFUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
ORIGINAL
BUDGET
(GAAP BASIS)
FINAL
BUDGET
(GAAP BASIS)
ACTUAL
RESULTS
VARIANCE WITH
FINAL BUDGET
POSITIVE
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
$ 15,200,000
$ 9,616,900
$ 9,757,999
$ 141,099
RETAIL SALES & USE
17,680,000
18,514,700
17,620,661
(894,039)
INTERFUND UTILITY
1,906,200
2,000,400
2,324,625
324,225
UTILITY
5,525,100
7,656,800
7,487,823
(168,977)
EXCISE
1,006,500
996,500
1,160,700
164,200
LICENSES AND PERMITS
1,795,000
1,295,000
1,110,722
(184,278)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
2,976,500
4,460,600
5,788,294
1,327,694
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
1,757,500
1,979,500
2,397,025
417,525
FINES AND FORFEITURES
771,000
1,671,000
2,059,771
388,771
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
300,000
300,000
521,647
221,647
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL REVENUES
351,100
49,268,900
523,800
49,015,200
849,839
51,079,106
326,039
2,063,906
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
8,130,400
8,679,875
7,010,742
1,669,133
SECURITY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
22,221,500
28,753,625
26,157,394
2,596,231
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
2,716,300
3,653,050
3,490,636
162,414
TRANSPORTATION
2,208,900
2,931,100
2,784,963
146,137
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
2,003,200
3,109,800
2,018,159
1,091,641
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
605,200
885,600
776,224
109,376
CULTURE AND RECREATION
5,384,800
6,720,300
6,296,743
423,557
DEBT SERVICE
250,500
250,500
318,242
(67,742)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
43,520,800
54,983,850
48,853,103
6,130,747
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
PROCEEDS FROM CAPITAL LEASE - - 17,728 17,728
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5) 17,000 643,132 643,132 -
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5) (1,306,200) (4,649,132) (4,278,492) 370,640
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
4,458,900
(9,974,650)
(1,391,629)
8,583,021
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
10,288,125
14,462,720
14,462,720
-
FUND BALANCES - ENDING
$ 14,747,025 $
4,488,070 $
13,071,091 $
8,583,021
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
ARTERIAL STREET FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET
ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS)
RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
TAXES:
UTILITY
$
$ 554,500
$ 182,588
$ (371,912)
BUSINESS
-
587,532
587,532
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
1,646,000
4,165,300
1,062,911
(3,102,389)
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
TOTAL REVENUES
25,000
1,671,000
25,000
4,744,800
27,254
1,860,285
2,254
(2,884,515)
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
TRANSPORTATION
DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL LEASES
CAPITAL OUTLAY
TOTAL EXPENDITURES ■
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
- 553,800
3,757,294
(3,203,494)
48,300 48,300
-
48,300
- -
35,578
(35,578)
3,590,100 7,179,000
534
7,178,466
3,638,400 7,781,100
3,793,406
3,987,694
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
PROCEEDS OF LONG-TERM DEBT
-
80,000
360,000
280,000
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
1,956,300
3,015,300
2,283,396
(731,904)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES AND U
SES 1,956,300
3,095,300
2,643,396
(451,904)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
(11,100)
59,000
710,275
651,275
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
518,647
841,462
841,462
-
FUND BALANCES - ENDING
$ 507,547
$ 900,462 $
1,551,737
$ 651,275
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
THE CITY HAS FOUR TYPES OF NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS:
Special Revenue Funds
Special revenue funds account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources and
are segregated into individual funds to ensure that expenditures are made
exclusively for qualified purposes. Special revenue funds are accounted for on a
modified accrual basis. Annual budgets are adopted with appropriations lapsing at
year-end.
Debt Service Funds
Debt service funds account for payments of principal and interest on general
obligation and special assessment long-term debt.
Capital Project Funds
Capital project funds account for the City of Auburn's financial resources used for the
acquisition or construction of major non-proprietary capital facilities.
Permanent Funds
Permanent funds are used to report resources that are legally restricted to the extent
that only earnings, and not principal, may be used for purposes that support City
programs that are for the benefit of the City or its citizens.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENT FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
NONMAJOR
NONMAJOR
NONMAJOR
NONMAJOR
NONMAJOR
SPECIAL REVENUE
DEBT SERVICE
CAPITAL PROJ
PERMANENT
GOVERNMENTAL
FUNDS
FUNDS
FUNDS
FUNDS
FUNDS
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 13,040,662
$ 171,565
$ 740,325
$ 466,021
$ 14,418,573
INVESTMENTS
-
-
-
1,014,375
1,014,375
RECEIVABLES:
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
1,995
-
-
-
1,995
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
-
646,408
-
-
646,408
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
69,391
-
343,577
-
412,968
DEFERRED CHARGES
4,320
4,320
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 13,116,368
$ 817,973
$ 1,083,902
$ 1,480,396
$ 16,498,639
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES:
CURRENT PAYABLES $ 204,735 $ - $ 799,073 $ - $ 1,003,808
DEFERRED REVENUE 646,408 646,408
TOTAL LIABILITIES 204,735 646,408 799,073 - 1,650,216
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENT FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
SPECIAL REVENUE
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
DEBT SERVICE
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
CAPITAL PROJECTS
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
PERMANENT
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
GOVERNMENTAL
REVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
$ 2,200,000 $
$ 82,125
$
$ 2,282,125
EXCISE
86,537
-
86,537
OTHER
60,660
-
60,660
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
433,370
1,080,438
1,513,808
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
1,268,048
67,038
52,433
1,387,519
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
-
57,402
-
-
57,402
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
348,373
47,395
1,517
52,613
449,898
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL REVENUES
266,915
4,663,903
-
104,797
25,000
1,256,118
-
105,046
291,915
6,129,864
EXPENDITURES
CURRENT:
SECURITY OF PERSONS & PROPERTY 485,826
485,826
TRANSPORTATION 2,368,710
2,368,710
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 512,668 -
512,668
DEBT SERVICE
PRINCIPAL - 219,595
219,595
INTEREST 147,703 -
147,703
CAPITAL OUTLAY - - 2,284,122
2,284,122
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,367,204 367,298 2,284,122
- 6,018,624
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 1,296,699 (262,501) (1,028,004) 105,0
46 111,240
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5) 382,700 307,200 1,124,854 1,814,754
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5) (1,050,965) (54,800) - (115,000) (1,220,765)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (668,265) 252,400 1,124,854 (115,000) 593,989
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 628,434 (10,101) 96,850 (9,954) 705,229
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 12, 283,199 181,666 187,979 1,490,350 14,143,194
FUNDBALANCES - ENDING 12,911,633 $ 171,565 $ 284,829 $ 1,480,396 $ 14,848,423
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CITY OF
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds
Special revenue funds account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources
and are segregated into individual funds to ensure that expenditures are
made exclusively for qualified purposes. Special revenue funds are
accounted for on a modified accrual basis. Annual budgets are adopted with
appropriations lapsing at year-end.
The City has ten non-major special revenue funds.
The Local Street Fund - This fund was created when Auburn voters
approved the Save Our Streets lid lift in 2004 and is used to account for all
revenues and expenditures related to this initiative.
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund - This fund was created to account for the hotel/motel
taxes levied to support City tourist promotion.
Drug Forfeiture Fund - Money seized and forfeited from drug activity is
deposited in this fund to be used exclusively for drug investigation and
enforcement.
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant - Accounts for police overtime relating
to community oriented policing.
The Housing and Community Development Fund - Accounts for projects
associated with the Community Development Block Grant program.
The Recreational Trails Fund - Created for the purpose of trail development.
This is a tax-supported fund.
The Business Improvement Area Fund - Accounts for special assessments
on downtown merchants for ongoing services and for improvements made to
the downtown area.
The Cumulative Reserve Fund - Created for the purpose of revenue
stabilization for future operations.
Mitigation Fees - Accounts for the receipt of contracted mitigation fees for
streets and fire service.
Special Parks and Recreation Accounts for funds that are donated to the
City for specific parks and recreation uses.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NON-MAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
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HOTEL/
LOCAL
LOCAL
MOTEL
DRUG
LAW
STREEETS
TAX
FORFEITURE
ENFORCEMENT
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 701,145
$ 97,730
$ 688,956
$ 2,684
RECEIVABLES:
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
1,995
-
-
-
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS
-
-
13,993
26,235
DEFERRED CHARGES
-
4,320
-
-
TOTALASSETS
$ 703,140
$ 102,050
$ 702,949
$ 28,919
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES:
CURRENT PAYABLES
$ 35,747
$ 14
$ 29,059
$ -
TOTAL LIABILITIES
35,747
14
29,059
FUND BALANCES:
UNRESERVED
DESIGNATED FOR MITIGATION - - - -
UNDESIGNATED 667,393 102,036 673,890 28,919
TOTAL FUND BALANCES 667,393 102,036 673,890 28,919
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 703,140 $ 102,050 $ 702,949 $ 28,919
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TOTAL
HOUSING BUSINESS NONMAJOR
COMMUNITY RECREATION IMPROVEMENT CUMULATIVE MITIGATION SPECIAL REVENUE
DEVELOPMENT TRAILS AREA RESERVE FEES FUNDS
$ 34,287 $ 37,661 $ 59,878 $ 5,866,566 $ 5,551,755 $ 13,040,662
- 1,995
29,163 69,391
- - - - - 4,320
$ 63,450 $ 37,661 $ 59,878 $ 5,866,566 $ 5,551,755 $ 13,116,368
$ 32,208 $ $ 24,372 $ $ 83,335 $ 204,735
32,208 24,372 , 83,335 204,735
31,242 37,661 35,506 5,866,566
31,242 37,661 35,506 5,866,566
5,468,420 5,468,420
- 7,443,213
5,468,420 12,911,633
$ 63,450 $ 37,661 $ 59,878 $ 5,866,566 $ 5,551,755 $ 13,116,368
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
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HOTEL/
LOCAL LAW
LOCAL
MOTEL
DRUG
ENFORCEMENT
STREETS
TAX
FORFEITURE
GRANT
REVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
$ 2,200,000
$ -
$
$
EXCISE
-
86,537
OTHER
-
-
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
-
30,708
26,235
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
-
9,500
-
-
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
19,662
2,395
15,599
377
MISCELLANEOUS
-
-
265,948
-
TOTAL REVENUES
2,219,662
98,432
312,255
26,612
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
SECURITY OF PERSONS & PROPERTY - 209,072 12,554
TRANSPORTATION 2,368,710 - -
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT - 83,790 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,368,710 83,790 209,072 12,554
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (149,048) 14,642 103,183 14,058
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5) 375,000 2,600
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5) - -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 375,000 - 2,600
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 225,952 14,642 103,183 16,658
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 441,441
87,394
570,707
12,261
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 667,393
$ 102,036
$ 673,890
$ 28,919
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TOTAL
HOUSING BUSINESS NONMAJOR
COMMUNITY RECREATION IMPROVEMENT CUMULATIVE MITIGATION SPECIAL REVENUE
DEVELOPMENT TRAILS AREA RESERVE FEES FUNDS
$ $ $ $ $ $ 2,200,000
86,537
60,660 60,660
376,427 - 433,370
- - 1,258,548 1,268,048
1,750 160,441 148,149 348,373
967 - - - 266,915
264,200 485,826
- - - 2,368,710
355,416 73,462 - 512,668
355,416 73,462 264,200 3,367,204
5,100
382,700
- (256,843) (794,122)
(1,050,965)
- 5,100 (256,843) (794,122)
(668,265)
21,011 6,067 (11,052) (96,402) 348,375
628,434
10,231 31,594 46,558 5,962,968 5,120,045
12,283,199
$ 31,242 $ 37,661 $ 35,506 $ 5,866,566 $ 5,468,420 $
12,911,633
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
LOCAL STREETS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
EXPENDITURES
CURRENT:
$ 810,000 $ 2,200,000 $ 2,200,000 $ -
20,000 20,000 19,662 (338)
830,000 2,220,000 2,219,662 (338)
TRANSPORTATION
1,200,000
2,595,000 2,368,710 226,290
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
1
200
000
2
595
000 2
368
710 226
290
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
(370,000)
(375,000) (149,048) 225,952
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
375,000
375,000 375,000 -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
375,000
375,000 375,000 -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
5,000
- 225,952 225,952
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
41,520
441,441 441,441 -
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
TAXES:
EXCISE
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
TOTALREVENUES
$ 62,000 $ 76,000 $ 86,537 $ 10,537
1,000 1,800 2,395 595
63,000 77,800 98,432 20,632
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 75,000 122,000 83,790 38,210
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 75,000 122,000 83,790 38,210
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (12,000) (44,200) 14,642 58,842
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
(12,000) (44,200) 14,642 58,842
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 31,717 87,394 87,394 -
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 19,717 $ 43,194 $ 102,036 $ 58,842
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
DRUG FORFEITURE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
$ - $ 15,000 $ 30,708 $ 15,708
15,000 15,000 15,599 599
200,000 200,000 265,948 65,948
215,000 230,000 312,255 82,255
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
SECURITY OF PERSONS & PROPERTY 181,200 260,600 209,072 51,528
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 181,200 260,600 209,072 51,528
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 33,800 (30,600) 103,183 133,783
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
33,800 (30,600) 103,183 133,783
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 497,745 570,707 570,707 -
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 531,545 $ 540,107 $ 673,890 $ 133,783
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
TOTALREVENUES
$ 26,300 $ 26,300 $ 26,235 $ (65)
100 100 377 277
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
SECURITY OF PERSONS & PROPERTY 29,000 29,000 12,554 16,446
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 29,000 29,000 12,554 16,446
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (2,600) (2,600) 14,058 16,658
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5) 2,600 2,600 2,600
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5) - - -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 2,600 2,600 2,600
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES - - 16,658 16,658
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 6,295 12,261 12,261 -
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 6,295 $ 12,261 $ 28,919 $ 16,658
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
ORIGINAL FINAL
BUDGET BUDGET
(GAAP BASIS) (GAAP BASIS)
VARIANCE WITH
FINAL BUDGET
ACTUAL POSITIVE
RESULTS (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
INTERGOVERNMENTAL $ 409,800 $ 409,800 $ 376,427 $ (33,373)
TOTAL REVENUES 409,800 409,800 376,427 (33,373)
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 409,800 409,800 355,416 54,384
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 409,800 409,800 355,416 54,384
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES - 21,011 21,011
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
21,011 21,011
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 10,231 10,231 -
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ $ 10,231 $ 31,242 $ 21,011
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
RECREATION TRAILS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
$ 800 $ 800 $ - $ (800)
- - 967 967
30,624 31,594 31,594 -
$ 36,524 $ 37,494 $ 37,661 $ 167
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
ORIGINAL FINAL
BUDGET BUDGET
(GAAP BASIS) (GAAP BASIS)
VARIANCE WITH
FINAL BUDGET
ACTUAL POSITIVE
RESULTS (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
TAXES:
OTHER $ 53,000 $ 53,000 $ 60,660 $ 7,660
INVESTMENT EARNINGS 500 500 1,750 1,250
TOTAL REVENUES 53,500 53,500 62,410 8,910
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT 53,500 73,500 73,462 38
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 53,500 73,500 73,462 38
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES - (20,000) (11,052) 8,948
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
(20,000) (11,052) 8,948
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 101 46,558 46,558 -
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 101 $ 26,558 $ 35,506 $ 8,948
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
CUMULATIVE RESERVE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
TAXES:
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
$ 200,000 $ 200,000 $ 160,441 $ (39,559)
200,000 200,000 160,441 (39,559)
44,800 (44,800)
(991,400) (256,843) 734,557
200,000 (791,400) (96,402) 694,998
4,595,983 5,962,968 5,962,968 -
$ 4,795,983 $ 5,171,568 $ 5,866,566 $ 694,998
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
MITIGATION SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
VARIANCE WITH
ORIGINAL
FINAL
FINAL BUDGET
BUDGET
BUDGET ACTUAL
POSITIVE
(GAAP BASIS)
(GAAP BASIS) RESULTS
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
EXPENDITURES:
CURRENT:
SECURITY OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
$ 470,000 $ 1,020,000 $ 1,258,548 $ 238,548
50,000 50,000 148,149 98,149
520,000 1,070,000 1,406,697 336,697
264,200 264,200
264,200 264,200
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 520,000 805,800 1,142,497 336,697
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5) (909,000) (1,416,000) (794,122) 621,878
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) (909,000) (1,416,000) (794,122) 621,878
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES (389,000) (610,200) 348,375 958,575
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 2,911,295 5,120,045 5,120,045 -
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 2,522,295 $ 4,509,845 $ 5,468,420 $ 958,575
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Debt Service Funds
Debt service funds account for payments of principal and interest on general
obligation and special assessment long-term debt. The City of Auburn has
one outstanding general obligation issue, and three special assessment funds.
The 1998 General Obligation Library Bonds - Accounts for debt service on
a Council-approved bond issue to finance, in conjunction with King County, the
construction of a new library in the City.
The L.I.D. Guarantee Fund - This fund provides financial security for out-
standing L. 1. D. bonds and special assessment debt.
Special Assessment Debt Fund - Accounts for the special assessment
collections and debt service payments for all local improvement districts
located within the City.
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COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
TOTAL
1998 GO
NONMAJOR
LIBRARY
LID SPECIAL
DEBT SERVICE
BOND DEBT
GUARANTEE ASSESSMENTS
FUNDS
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 41,603
$ 62,230 $ 67,732 $
171,565
RECEIVABLES:
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
-
- 646,408
646,408
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 41,603
$ 62,230 $ 714,140 $
817,973
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
NONMAJOR DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
TOTAL
1998 G.O.
NONMAJOR
LIBRARY
L I D
SPECIAL
DEBT SERVICE
BOND DEBT
GUARANTEE
ASSESSMENTS
FUNDS
REVENUES:
TAXES:
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
$ -
$ -
$ 57,402
$ 57,402
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
5,783
2,007
39,605
47,395
TOTAL REVENUES
5,783
2,007
97,007
104,797
EXPENDITURES:
DEBT SERVICE
PRINCIPAL
195,000
-
24,595
219,595
INTEREST
112,190
35,513
147,703
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
307,190
-
60,108
367,298
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES
(301,407)
2,007
36,899
(262,501)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
307,200
-
-
307,200
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5)
-
(54,800)
(54,800)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
307,200
(54,800)
-
252,400
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
5,793
(52,793)
36,899
(10,101)
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
35,810
115,023
30,833
181,666
FUND BALANCES - ENDING
$ 41,603
$ 62,230
$ 67,732
$ 171,565
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Capital Project Funds
Capital projects funds account for the City of Auburn's financial resources
used for the acquisition or construction of major non-proprietary capital
facilities. Auburn has one non-major capital project fund.
The Municipal Park Construction Fund - Accounts for park related
construction activity and includes funding from a portion of field rental income
and adult athletic team fees.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
BALANCE SHEET
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
DECEMBER 31, 2008
MUNICIPAL
PARK
CONSTRUCTION
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 740,325
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS 343,577
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,083,902
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES:
CURRENT PAYABLES $ 799,073
TOTAL LIABILITIES 799,073
FUND BALANCES:
UNRESERVED
UNDESIGNATED
284,829
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
CAPITAL PROJECT FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
MUNICIPAL
PARK
CONSTRUCTION
REVENUES:
TAXES:
PROPERTY
$ 82,125
INTERGOVERNMENTAL
1,080,438
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
67,038
INVESTMENT EARNINGS
1,517
MISCELLANEOUS
25,000
TOTAL REVENUES
1,256,118
EXPENDITURES:
CAPITAL OUTLAY 2,284,122
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,284,122
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES
OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES (1,028,004)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5) 1,124,854
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 1,124,854
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES 96,850
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING 187,979
FUND BALANCES - ENDING $ 284,829
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Permanent Funds
Permanent funds are used to report resources that are legally restricted to the
extent that only earnings, and not principal, may be used for purposes that
support City programs that are for the benefit of the City or its citizens. Auburn
has one permanent fund.
The Cemetery Endowed Care Fund - Accounts non-expendable investments
held by the City's trustee. The interest income from investments is available for
use by the cemetery fund for capital enhancement and maintenance.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
BALANCE SHEET
PERMANENTFUND
DECEMBER 31, 2008
CEMETERY
ENDOWED
CARE
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
NON-EXPENDABLE TRUST
$ 466,021
INVESTMENTS
1,014,375
FUND BALANCES:
RESERVED FOR:
ENDOWMENT $ 1,336,000
UNRESERVED
UNDESIGNATED 144,396
TOTAL FUND BALANCES 1,480,396
. TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $ 1,480,396
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
PERMANENT FUND
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
CEMETERY
ENDOWED
CARE
REVENUES:
INCREASE TO ENDOWMENT FROM LOT SALES
52,433
INVESTMENT EARNINGS 52,613
TOTAL REVENUES 105,046
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
(115,000)
(115,000)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE
(9,954)
FUND BALANCE- BEGINNING
1,490,350
FUNDBALANCE- ENDING
$ 1,480,396
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NON-MAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Enterprise Funds
The City's enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are
financed and operated in a manner similar to private business operations. The
goods and services these funds provide to the general public are primarily
financed by service charges. Enterprise funds are self-supporting and use the
accrual method of accounting. Auburn has three non-major enterprise funds.
The Airport Fund - Provides accounting of the activities of the Auburn
Municipal Airport. Sources of income for the fund are leases, rentals, fuel
charges, investment interest, and grant funding as available.
The Cemetery Fund - Accounts for Mountain View Cemetery's operations.
The Commercial Retail Fund - Accounts for revenues and expenses related
to City-owned or leased property that is rented to commercial tenants.
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
NON-MAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
COMMERCIAL PROPRIETARY
AIRPORT CEMETERY RETAIL FUNDS
ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
RESTRICTED CASH:
CUSTOMER DEPOSITS
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
INVENTORIES
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
LONG-TERM CONTRACTS AND NOTES
CAPITAL ASSETS:
LAN D
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDINGS
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS (NET OF A/D)
LIABILITIES:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
CURRENT PAYABLES
EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS-CURRENT
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PAYABLE-CURRENT
DEPOSITS
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
DEFERRED REVENUE
EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS PAYABLE
1,076,357 $ 487,674 $ 650,277 $ 2,214,308
79,258 - - 79,258
3,909 - - 3,909
- 8,455 - 8,455
1,159,524 496,129 650,277 2,305,930
42,352 - 42,352
3,653,343
342,836
-
3,996,179
2,476,174
1,024,034
1,737,398
5,237,606
5,189,952
1,082,094
356,229
6,628,275
354,505
4,529
-
359,034
(4,172,448)
(1,100,591)
(1,227,725)
(6,500,764)
7,501,526
1,352,902
865,902
9,720,330
3,101
59,761
- 62,862
2,206
11,495
- 13,701
65,000
-
- 65,000
79,257
-
- 79,257
149,564
71,256
- 220,820
-
42,352
- 42,352
272
1,418
- 1,690
1,257,794
498,867
- 1,756,661
1,258,066
542,637
- 1,800,703
NET ASSETS:
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT 6,178,732 739,169 1,125,181 8,043,082
UNRESTRICTED 1,074,688 538,321 390,998 2,004,007
TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 7,253,420 $ 1,277,490 $ 1,516,179 $ 10,047,089
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
IRPORT
EMETERY
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE
RETAIL FUNDS
OPERATING REVENUES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
$ 660,062
$ 795,256
$
$ 1,455,318
INTEREST
-
2,363
2,363
OTHER OPERATING REVENUE
TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES
-
660,062
-
797,619
2,591
2,591
2,591
1,460,272
OPERATING EXPENSES:
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
1,504
615,510
-
617,014
ADMINISTRATION
365,839
206,484
-
572,323
DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION
224,961
79,957
120,508
425,426
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
143
9,956
-
10,099
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
592.447
911.907 120.508
1.624.862
NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE)
INTEREST REVENUE
28,735
15,840
6,262
50,837
OTHER NON-OPERATING REVENUES
190,881
1,267
-
192,148
GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
600
-
600
INTEREST EXPENSE
(73,962)
(21,779)
-
(95,741)
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS & TRANSFERS
146,254
213
869
(4,672)
(118
960)
6,262
(111
655)
147,844
(16
746)
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
,
-
,
115,000
,
,
115,000
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5)
-
-
(339,732)
(339,732)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
213,869
(3,960)
(451,387)
(241,478)
TOTAL NET ASSETS BEGINNING OF YEAR
7,039,551
1,281,450
1,967,566
10,288,567
TOTAL NET ASSETS END OF YEAR
$ 7,253,420 $
11277,490 $
11516,179 $
10,047,089
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
Pagel of 2
TOTAL
NONMAJOR
COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
CASH RECEIVED FROM USERS
$ 661,953
$ 797,619 $
-
$ 1,459,572
CASH PAID TO SUPPLIERS
(351,419)
(246,062)
(4,720)
(602,201)
CASH PAID FOR TAXES
(143)
(9,956)
(10,099)
CASH PAID FOR INVENTORY
-
513
513
CASH PAID TO EMPLOYEES
(22,447)
(563,809)
(586,256)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
287,944
(21,695)
(4,720)
261,529
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
TRANSFERS FROM OTHER FUNDS
-
115,000
115,000
OPERATING TRANSFERS OUT
-
(339,732)
(339,732)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY NON-
CAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES
-
115,000
(339,732)
(224,732)
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF EQUIPMENT
600
-
600
PURCHASE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
(212,764)
(310,647)
(523,411)
PROCEEDS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS
190,881
190,881
PREMIUM & BOND ISSUANCE COSTS
9,772
9,772
PRINCIPAL PAYMENT ON DEBT
(60,000)
(60,000)
INTEREST PAYMENT ON DEBT
(73,963)
(22,273)
(96,236)
OTHER CASH RECEIVED (PAID)
1,267
1,267
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) FOR CAPITAL
AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(145,474)
(331,653)
(477,127)
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
INTEREST RECEIVED 28,735 15,840 6,262 50,837
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES 28,735 15,840 6,262 50,837
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 171,205 (222,508) (338,190) (389,493)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-BEGINNING OF YEAR 984,408 710,181 988,467 2,683,057
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-END OF YEAR $ 1,155,613 $ 487,674 $ 650,277 $ 2,293,564
CASH AT END OF YEAR CONSISTS OF:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 1,076,357 $ 487,674 $ 650,277 $ 2,214,308
RESTRICTED CASH-CUSTOMER DEPOSITS 79,256 - - 79,256
TOTAL CASH i $ 1,155,613 $ 487,674 $ 650,277 $ 2,293,564
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH
PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
DEPRECIATION
INVENTORY
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TOTAL
NONMAJOR
COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE
224,961 79,957 120,508 425,425
- 513 - 513
LIABILITY (INCREASES) DECREASES
ACCOUNTS & VOUCHERS PAYABLE
(6,627) 19,629 (7,311)
5,692
DEPOSITS PAYABLE
1,891 -
1,891
WAGES & BENEFITS PAYABLE
163 (1,954)
(1,791)
COMPENSATED ABSENCES PAYABLE
(59) (5,552) -
(5,611)
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS
220,329 92,593 113,197
426,119
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITI
ES $ 287,944 $ (21,695) $ (4,720) $
261,529
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING, CAPITAL AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CAPITAL ASSETS ACQUIRED BY CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL $ $ $ $
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN FAIR VALUE OF INVESTMENT
TOTAL NON CASH INVESTING, CAPITAL AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES $ $ $ $
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RECONCILIATION OF NET OPERATING INCOME TO NEW CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
NON-MAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Internal Service Funds
The City of Auburn's internal service funds are used to account for the
financing of goods and services provided by one department of operation to
other departments on a cost reimbursement basis. Internal service funds are
self-supporting and use the accrual method of accounting. Auburn has three
internal service funds.
The Insurance Fund - Provides a source of funds to pay unemployment
claims and property and casualty claims which fall below deductible levels.
The Information Services Fund - Accounts for the costs of purchasing and
maintaining the City's various computer and telecommunications systems.
The Equipment Rental Fund - Accounts for the costs of purchasing,
maintaining, and operating Auburn's fleet of vehicles and related equipment.
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COMBINING STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
DECEMBER 31, 2008
INFORMATION
INSURANCE SERVICES
EQUIPMENT
RENTAL
TOTAL
ASSETS:
CURRENT ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
$ 2,481,572 $ 3,345,884
$ 6,091,761
$ 11,919,217
CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS
- 13,000
7,200
20,200
INVENTORIES
TOTAL CU RRE NT ASS ETS
- -
2,481,572 3,358,884
143,945
6,242,906
143,945
12,083,362
NONCURRENT ASSETS:
CAPITAL ASSETS:
BUILDINGS AND EQUIPMENT
3,159,905 9,910,011 13,069,916
IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDINGS
- 46,591 46,591
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
64,206 - 64,206
LESS: ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION
TOTAL CAPITALASSETS(NETOFA/D)
(2,018,397) (5,464,093) (7,482,490)
1,205,714 4,492,509 5,698,223
LIABILITIES:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
CURRENT PAYABLES 426,399 138,764 565,163
EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS-CURRENT 66,593 25,376 91,969
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 492,992 164,140 657,132
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:
EMPLOYEE LEAVE BENEFITS 8,213 3,130 11,343
TOTAL NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 8,213 3,130 11,343
NET ASSETS:
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS, NET OF RELATED DEBT
UNRESTRICTED
TOTAL NET ASSETS
- 64,584 4,030,462 4,095,046
2,481,572 3,998,809 6,537,683 13,018,064
$ 2,481,572 $ 4,063,393 $ 10,568,145 $ 17,113,110
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CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
INFORMATION EQUIPMENT
INSURANCE SERVICES RENTAL TOTAL
OPERATING REVENUES:
CHARGES FOR SERVICES
OTHER OPERATING REVENUE
OPERATING EXPENSES:
OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
ADMINISTRATION
DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE):
INTEREST REVENUE
OTHER NON-OPERATING REVENUES
GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF CAPITAL ASSETS
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSE)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
TRANSFERS IN (Note 5)
TRANSFERS OUT (Note 5)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
TOTAL NET ASSETS BEGINNING OF YEAR
TOTAL NET ASSETS END OF YEAR
$ $
3,983,304 $
3,151,858 $
7,135,162
181,776
181,776
4,165,080
3,151,858
7,316,938
3,798,513
1,513,991
5,312,504
289,148
-
647,509
936,657
-
477,010
886,074
1,363,084
289,148
4,275,523
3,047,574
7,612,245
(289,148)
(110,443)
104,284
(295,307)
55,202
81,283
155,221
291,706
-
-
9,182
9,182
-
-
385
385
55,202
81,283
164,788
301,273
(233,946)
(29,160)
269,072
5,966
64,584
195,614
260,198
273,900
720,600
994,500
(8,000)
(7,000)
(15,000)
(233,946)
301,324
1,178,286
1,245,664
2,715,518
3,762,068
9,389,859
15,867,445
$ 2,481,572 $
4,063,392 $
10,568,145 $
17,113,109
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 2008
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IN
SURANCE
INFORMATION
SERVICES
EQUIPMENT
RENTAL
TOTAL
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
CASH RECEIVED FROM USERS $
-
$ 4,201,881
$ 3,151,858
$ 7,353,739
CASH PAID TO SUPPLIERS
(256,003)
(1,900,927)
(561,148)
(2,718,078)
CASH PAID FOR TAXES
(33,145)
20
(33,125)
CASH PAID FOR INVENTORY
(1,024,191)
(1,024,191)
CASH PAID TO EMPLOYEES
(1,878,242)
(626,284)
(2,504,526)
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED)
BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
(289,148)
422,712
940,255
1,073,819
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
TRANSFERS IN
273,900
720,600
994,500
TRANSFERS OUT
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY NOW
CAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(8,000)
265,900
(7,000)
713,600
(15,000)
979,500
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF EQUIPMENT 62,770 62,770
PURCHASE OF CAPITAL ASSETS (546,064) (1,243,045) (1,789,109)
CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL 64,584 - 64,584
PROCEEDS FROM INSURANCE SETTLEMENT - 8,560 8,560
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) FOR CAPITAL
AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES (481,480) (1,171,715) (1,653,195)
CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
PROCEEDS FROM SALE OF INVESTMENTS
INTEREST RECEIVED
- - 1,001,250 1,001,250
55,202 81,283 149,427 285,912
55,202 81,283 1,150,677 1,287,162
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS-BEGINNING OF YEAR
CASH AT END OF YEAR CONSISTS OF:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
TOTAL CASH
(233,946)
288,415
1,632,816
1,687,285
2,715,518
3,057,469
4,458,945
10,231,932
$ 2,481,572 $ 3,345,884 $ 6,091,761 $ 11,919,217
$ 2,481,572 $ 3,345,884 $ 6,091,761 $ 11,919,217
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COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
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INFORMATION EQUIPMENT
INSURANCE SERVICES RENTAL TOTAL
RECONCILIATION OF NET OPERATING INCOME TO NEW CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
ADJUSTMENTS TO RECONCILE OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH
PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
DEPRECIATION
ASSET (INCREASES) DECREASES :
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
INVENTORY
477,010 886,074 1,363,084
36,801 - 36,801
- (8,671) (8,671)
LIABILITY (INCREASES) DECREASES :
ACCOUNTS & VOUCHERS PAYABLE 4,427 (56,561) (52,134)
WAGES & BENEFITS PAYABLE 9,613 10,706 20,319
COMPENSATED ABSENCES PAYABLE 5,304 4,423 9,727
TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS 533,155 835,971 1,369,126
NET CASH PROVIDED (USED) BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (289,148) $ 422,712 $ 940,255 $ 1,073,819
SCHEDULE OF NONCASH INVESTING, CAPITAL AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
CAPITAL ASSETS ACQUIRED BY CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL $ - $ (64,584) $ 195,614 $ 131,030
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AGENCYFUNDS
The agency fund accounts for monies over which the City is strictly a short-
term custodian. Agency funds typically involve only the receipt, temporary
investment, and remittance of fiduciary resources to individuals, private
organizations, or other governments.
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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AGENCYFUND
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008
1/1/2008 ADDITIONS DEDUCTIONS 12/31/2008
ASSETS:
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS $ 2,203,513 $ 3,874,859 $ 4,512,146 $ 1,566,226
OTHER CURRENT ASSETS 3,984 181,136 179,799 5,321
DUE FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS 394,508 2,613 394,508 2,613
TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,602,005 $ 4,058,608 $ 5,086,453 $ 1,574,160
LIABILITIES:
DUE TO OTHER GOVERNMENTAL UNITS $ 2,602,005 $ 6,002,417 $ 7,030,262 $ 1,574,160
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 2,602,005 $ 6,002,417 $ 7,030,262 $ 1,574,160
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STATISTICAL SECTION
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Financial Trends Information
Financial trends schedules are intended to provide users with information to assist them in
understanding and assessing how the City's financial position has changed over time.
Schedule 1
Net assets by component
134
Schedule 2
Changes in net assets
135
Schedule 3
Fund balances, governmental funds
136
Schedule 4
Changes in fund balances, governmental funds
137
Schedule 5
Tax revenues by source, governmental funds
138
Revenue Capacity Information
The objective of providing revenue capacity information is to help users understand and assess
the factors affecting the City's ability to generate its most significant local source revenues.
Schedule 6
Assessed value by type
139
Schedule 7
Property tax data
140
Schedule 8
Property tax levies and collections
142
Schedule 9
Principal taxpayers-property taxes
143
Schedule 10
Retail tax collections by sector
144
Debt Capacity Information
Debt capacity information is intended to assist users to understand and assess the City's current
levels of outstanding debt and ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Schedule 11
Ratios of outstanding debt by type
145
Schedule 12
Computation of legal debt margin
146
Schedule 13
Legal debt margin ratios
146
Schedule 14
Computation of net direct and estimated overlapping debt
147
Schedule 15
Ratio of net general bonded debt to assessed value
148
Schedule 16
Pledged revenue bond coverages
149
Demographic and Economic Information
These schedules offer demographic and economic information to assist users in understanding
certain aspects of the environment within which the City operates and to provide information that
facilitates comparisons of financial statement information over time and across governmental units.
Schedule 17 Population, income and housing trends 150
Schedule 18 Major employers 151
Operating Information
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help users understand how the
information in the City's financial report relates to the services the City provides and the activities it
performs.
Schedule 19
Staffing levels by department
152
Schedule 20
Operating indicators by department
153
Schedule 21
Capital indicators by department
135
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Governmental activities:
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total governmental activities net assets
Business-type activities:
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt
Restricted
Unrestricted
Primary government:
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt
Restricted
Unrestricted
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE1
NET ASSETS BY COMPONENTS
LAST SIX FISCAL YEARS
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
$ 167,057,262
$ 171,921,373
$ 194,121,232
$ 200,814,063
$ 212,611,232 $
303,564,348
23,384,709
25,615,116
23,442,309
26,839,342
24,519,024
28,965,599
29,547,005
28,490,736
24,095,336
24,148,157
26,774,107
25,955,501
$ 219,988,976
$ 226,027,225
$ 241,658,877
$ 251,801,562
$ 263,904,363 $
358,485,448
$ 104,513,351
$ 106,783,634
$ 115,137,273
$ 125,265,152
$ 130,515,163 $
144,626,496
1,919,515
1,969,809
2,238,611
6,987,485
1,227,395
933,914
29,489,320
31,849,110
32,513,576
25,693,517
40,655,261
35,859,489
7 135,922,186
$ 140,602,553
$ 149,889,460
$ 157,946,154
$ 172,397,819 $
181,419,899
$ 271,570,613
$ 278,705,007
$ 309,258,505
$ 326,079,215
$ 343,126,395 $
448,190,844
25,304,224
27,584,925
25,680,920
33,826,827
25,746,419
29,899,513
59,036,325
60,339,846
56,608,912
49,841,674
67,429,368
61,814,990
7 355,911,162
$ 366,629,778
$ 391,548,337
$ 409,747,716
$ 436,302,182 $
539,905,347
(1) Information available for 2003-2008 only due to new accounting and
reporting standards beginning in 2003 with GASB Statement No. 34.
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CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
LAST SIX FISCAL YEARS t')
(ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007 2008
Expenses
Governmental activities:
General government
$ 5,968,367 $
4,235,953 $
5,284,440
$
6,462,578 $
7,196,492 $
8,000,715
Public safety
23,045,701
26,076,348
28,048,087
29,804,864
33,396,630
28,217,844
Transportation
3,071,195
8,239,795
7,956,286
7,619,268
8,077,154
12,974,861
Physical environment
1,845,059
2,415,047
2,209,652
2,418,543
3,269,334
3,096,696
Culture and recreation
5,108,683
4,949,050
5,324,543
5,729,431
6,539,281
6,271,924
Economic environment
1,379,552
2,866,473
1,919,780
1,848,988
2,400,031
2,608,980
Health and human services
639,678
597,423
602,726
763,156
416,456
776,224
Interest on long-term debt
322,653
362,051
188,945
203,180
163,916
226,651
Total governmental activities expenses
41,380,888
49,742,140
51,534,459
54,850,008
61,459,294
62,173,895
Business-type activities:
Water
6,868,291
6,913,709
6,962,997
7,647,935
7,873,191
8,565,231
Sewer
9,949,763
11,207,786
12,044,330
11,878,252
13,974,607
14,479,299
Storm drainage
2,955,179
3,169,350
3,354,899
3,852,335
4,224,881
5,226,823
Solid waste
8,553,801
8,645,372
9,121,727
9,936,222
10,368,901
10,781,426
Golf course
874,809
973,110
1,032,733
1,020,070
1,576,126
1,958,703
Non-major business-type activities
1,730,969
1,624,365
1,593,944
1,618,285
1,735,118
1,720,603
Total business-type activities expenses
30,932,812
32,533,692
34,110,630
35,953,099
39,752,824
42,732,085
Total primary government expenses
$ 72,313,700 $
82,275,832 $
85,645,089
$
90,803,107 $
101,212,118 $
104,905,980
Program revenues
Governmental activities:
Charges for services
General Government
$ 359,398 $
561,013 $
663,309
$
820,585 $
1,126,258 $
2,316,125
Public Safety
1,354,900
1,767,687
2,109,284
2,514,867
3,100,973
2,674,777
Transportation
570,100
447,036
1,052,110
631,340
1,930,504
1,272,751
Physical Environment
237,772
365,681
244,766
436,503
576,539
257,780
Culture and Recreation
597,300
654,417
726,753
881,318
1,245,122
917,544
Economic Environment
2,088,948
3,097,230
3,169,262
2,590,763
2,070,534
1,638,579
Total charges for services
5,208,418
6,893,064
7,965,484
7,875,376
10,049,930
9,077,556
Operating grants and contributions
1,959,919
2,178,951
2,445,913
2,714,324
2,923,968
2,567,788
Capital grants and contributions
12,336,814
5,192,593
11,162,241
5,174,350
9,213,115
94,905,563
Total governmental activities program revenues
19,505,151
14,264,608
21,573,638
15,764,050
22,187,013
106,550,907
Business-type activities:
Charges for services
31,233,491
31,747,066
32,658,440
36,226,324
38,784,127
39,883,386
Operating grants and contributions
33,384
33,384
54,999
47,961
43,263
55,024
Capital grants and contributions
6,985,742
4,351,278
7,857,856
3,988,202
12,479,500
10,670,660
Total business-type activities program revenues
38,252,617
36,131,728
40,571,295
40,262,487
51,306,890
50,609,070
Total primary government program revenues
57,757,768
50,396,336
62,144,933
56,026,537
73,493,903
157,159,977
Net (expense)/revenue
Governmental activities
(21,875,737)
(35,477,532)
(29,960,821)
(39,085,958)
(39,272,281)
44,377,012
Business-type activities
Total primary government net expense
7,319,805
$ (14,555,932) $
3,598,036
(31,879,496) $
6,460,665
(23,500,156)
$
4,309,388
(34,776,570) $
11,554,066
(27,718,215) $
7,876,985
52,253,997
General revenues and other changes in net assets
Governmental activities:
Taxes:
Property taxes
$ 12,440,724 $
12,598,954 $
13,464,390
$
15,186,456 $
16,164,073 $
10,804,825
Retail sales and use tax
13,970,383
15,429,527
16,333,169
17,784,374
18,958,484
17,620,661
Interfund utility taxes
1,696,389
1,714,102
1,792,136
1,983,652
2,095,901
2,507,213
Utility taxes
4,225,725
5,012,010
5,349,713
5,893,041
6,073,429
8,075,355
Excise taxes
3,401,498
3,384,515
4,633,037
4,568,549
3,862,692
3,477,517
Othertaxes
1,699,275
1,678,485
1,796,224
1,859,428
2,005,836
2,949,430
Investment earnings
769,239
708,259
1,465,102
2,454,694
2,993,174
1,589,837
Miscellaneous
96,168
192,469
564,416
69,037
(406,847)
2,751,495
Transfers
(1,225,054)
627,000
194,286
(570,588)
(371,660)
427,740
Total governmental activities
37,074,347
41,345,321
45,592,473
49,228,643
51,375,082
50,204,073
Business-type activities:
Investment earnings
306,862
421,803
895,870
1,574,444
2,098,417
1,242,363
Miscellaneous
545,087
1,287,528
2,124,658
1,602,274
427,522
330,472
Transfers
1,225,054
(627,000)
(194,286)
570,588
371,660
(427,740)
Total business-type activities:
Total primary government
2,077,003
$ 39,151,350 $
1,082,331
42,427,652 $
2,826,242
48,418,715
$
3,747,306
52,975,949 $
2,897,599
54,272,681 $
1,145,095
51,349,168
Change in net assets
Governmental activities
$ 15,198,610 $
5,867,789 $
15,631,652
$
10,142,685 $
12,102,801 $
94,581,085
Business-type activities
9,396,808
4,680,367
9,286,907
8,056,694
14,451,665
9,022,080
Total primary government
$ 24,595,418 $
10,548,156 $
24,918,559
$
18,199,379 $
26,554,466 $
103,603,165
(1) Information available for 2003-2008 only due to new accounting and
reporting standards beginning in 2003 with GASB Statement No. 34.
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FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
LAST SIX FISCAL YEARS (1)
(MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
General Fund
Unreserved $ 18,496,495 $ 20,702,250 $ 15,938,825 $ 14,448,328 $ 14,462,720 $ 13,071,091
Total general fund $ 18,496,495 $ 20,702,250 $ 15,938,825 $ 14,448,328 $ 14,462,720 $ 13,071,091
All other governmental funds
Reserved
$ 1,133,206 $
1,270,769 $
1,375,591 $
1,376,798 $
1,501,033 $
1,507,565
Unreserved, reported in:
Special revenue funds
9,776,846
10,612,069
8,967,039
10,738,431
13,124,661
14,463,370
Capital projects funds
13,930,030
13,852,020
13,111,273
14,727,423
9,873,331
12,990,032
Permanent funds
233,800
222,020
232,832
188,524
170,983
144,396
Total all other governmental funds
$ 25,073,882 $
25,956,878 $
23,686,735 $
27,031,176 $
24,670,008 $
29,105,363
(1) Information available for 2003-2008 only due to new accounting and
reporting standards beginning 2003 with GASB Statement No. 34.
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CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES, GOVERNMENT FUNDS
LAST SIIX FISCAL YEARS
(MODIFIED ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Revenues
Taxes
$ 35,734,592
$ 38,258,799 $
41,467,853 $
44,867,161 $
46,721,651 $
43,781,530
Licenses and permits
1,255,582
2,248,576
2,227,963
1,683,320
1,606,950
1,110,722
Intergovernmental
6,756,672
4,697,501
6,826,222
6,831,240
5,766,484
8,369,888
Charges for services
2,924,962
3,393,178
3,939,610
3,659,773
5,017,224
3,784,544
Fines and forfeits
836,244
845,721
777,241
1,054,201
2,155,120
2,059,771
Special assessments
177,588
127,976
153,627
75,574
52,291
57,402
Investment earnings
300,213
336,442
1,175,258
1,477,368
2,456,291
1,363,375
Miscellaneous
1,102,089
2,452,468
1,247,252
1,865,079
877,473
1,296,349
Total revenues
49,087,942
52,360,661
57,815,026
61,513,716
64,653,484
61,823,581
Expenditures
General government
5,737,882
5,472,630
5,308,663
6,062,037
6,834,084
7,719,205
Public safety
22,658,127
25,870,873
27,169,657
29,148,278
33,568,753
26,023,912
Transportation
4,327,863
5,152,344
10,337,587
9,403,147
7,385,929
8,910,967
Physical environment
1,911,616
2,304,248
2,191,796
2,435,201
3,352,466
3,490,636
Economic environment
1,316,782
2,796,902
1,877,675
1,928,978
2,142,282
2,530,827
Health and human services
639,678
597,423
602,726
763,156
416,456
776,224
Culture and recreation
4,453,173
4,806,217
4,815,643
5,016,554
6,571,275
6,296,743
Capital outlay (2)
3,357,827
12,100,966
507,484
3,822,895
7,346,316
4,778,334
Debt service:
Principal
1,162,465
1,018,355
10,582,246
420,631
435,093
456,655
Interest/other
333,439
248,005
315,960
247,551
203,266
264,997
Total expenditures
45,898,852
60,367,963
63,709,437
59,248,428
68,255,920
61,248,500
Excess of revenues
over (under) expenditures
3,189,090
(8,007,302)
(5,894,411)
2,265,288
(3,602,436)
575,081
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in
5,458,804
3,946,424
9,753,294
8,873,200
6,103,144
7,386,082
Transfers out
(6,561,204)
(3,319,424)
(11,703,804)
(9,554,816)
(5,542,988)
(7,993,842)
Capital leases
-
10,350,000
-
-
695,504
17,728
Issuance of long-term debt
-
-
-
142,313
-
360,000
Sales of capital assets
26,930
119,053
811,353
127,959
2,698,677
Total other financing sources (uses)
Net change in fund balances
(1,075,470)
$ 2,113,620
11,096,053
$ 3,088,751 $
(1,139,157)
(7,033,568) $
(411,344)
1,853,944 $
1,255,660
(2,346,776) $
2,468,645
3,043,726
Debt service as a percentage of noncapital
expenditures
3.52%
2.62%
17.24%
1.21%
1.05%
1.28%
(1) Information available for 2003-2008 only due to
new accounting and
reporting standards beginning 2003 with GASB
Statement No. 34.
(2) Capital outlay of $4,778,334 for 2008 is for Gov
ernmental Funds only.
Proprietary Funds captial out
lay was
$5,518,270 for total capital outlay of $10,296,604 as reported on the R
econciliation of the Statemen
t of
Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances of Governm
ental Funds to the Statememt
of Activities.
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TAX REVENUES BY SOURCE, GOVERNMENT FUNDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Fiscal
Year
Property
Sales
& Use
Interfund
Utility
Utility
Excise
Other
Total
1999
$ 9,224,087
$ 12,388,117
$ 913,629 $
3,694,650
$ 603,461 $
83,858
$ 26,907,802
2000
10,209,181
13,376,907
972,327
4,704,155
850,570
78,265
30,191,405
2001
11,016,263
13,467,184
1,016,366
6,143,060
1,172,417
44,660
32,859,950
2002
11,673,939
13,568,518
1,078,845
4,193,983
829,537
52,839
31,397,661
2003
12,396,502
13,970,383
1,696,389
4,225,725
3,401,498
44,095
35,734,592
2004
12,680,361
15,429,527
1,714,102
5,012,010
3,384,515
38,284
38,258,799
2005
13,319,740
16,333,169
1,792,136
5,349,713
4,633,037
40,058
41,467,853
2006
14,582,829
17,784,374
1,983,652
5,893,041
4,568,549
54,716
44,867,161
2007
15,666,016
18,958,484
2,095,901
6,073,429
3,862,692
65,129
46,721,651
2008
12,040,124
17,620,661
2,507,213
8,075,355
3,477,517
60,660
43,781,530
Change
1999-2008 30.5% 42.2% 174.4% 118.6% 476.3% -27.7% 62.7%
Fiscal years 1999-2002 include tax revenues collected in the general and special revenue funds.
Fiscal years 2003-2008 include all governmental funds.
FIGURE 5: TAX REVENUES BY SOURCE
1998 - 2008
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000 ■ Excise & other
v^, ❑ Utility
$30,000
❑lnterfund utility
u) $25,000
$20,000 a ■Sales&use
$15,000 ❑ Property
$10,000
$5,000
$0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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ASSESSED VALUE BY TYPE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS)
State
Total
Total
Fiscal
Property
Personal
Land and
Assessed
Direct
Year
and Other
Property
Building
Value
Rate
1999
$ 84,456
$ 719,317
$ 2,200,628
$ 3,004,401
$ 3.04
2000
82,105
746,579
2,345,551
3,174,235
3.00
2001
104,117
751,709
2,510,519
3,366,345
2.99
2002
115,189
800,159
3,104,524
4,019,872
2.93
2003
140,531
787,022
3,344,271
4,271,824
2.93
2004
150,458
742,255
3,599,466
4,492,179
2.87
2005
137,611
704,061
3,834,629
4,676,301
2.88
2006
116,895
623,298
4,359,276
5,099,469
2.87
2007
101,419
607,875
5,055,734
5,765,028
2.73
2008
112,101
640,004
5,804,585
6,556,690
1.48
Source: King County Dept of Assessments & Pierce County Assessor-Treasurer
FIGURE 6: ASSESSED VALUE BY TYPE
1999 - 2008
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000 ❑State property
$2,000,000 ❑ Personal property
$1,000,000 ■Land and building
$0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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SCHEDULE7
PROPERTY TAX DATA
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Page 1 of 2
Item
1999
2000
2001 2002
Assessed and estimated actual values
Estimated and actual value (in thousands)
$ 3,004,401 $
3,174,235 $
3,366,345 $ 4,019,872
Assessed value (in thousands)
$ 3,004,401 $
3,174,235 $
3,366,345 $ 4,019,872
Ratio of assessed to actual
100%
100%
100% 100%
Property tax rates (1)
Direct regular and special
General fund
Debt service funds
Subtotal
Overlapping regular and special (1)
$ 3.04212 $ 3.00157 $ 2.98932 $ 2.93353
$ 3.04212 $ 3.00157 $ 2.98932 $ 2.93353
5.47999 $
5.47810
1.55218
1.44949
3.14502
2.98946
0.19029
0.18956
0.24624
0.25000
0.55737
0.52581
Auburn School District $ 5.86647 $ 5.80795 $
King County 1.77385 1.68951
State of Washington 3.35872 3.30278
Port of Seattle 0.23898 0.21585
Emergency Medical Services 0.29000 0.27299
King County Library District 0.59120 0.58651
Valley Regional Fire Authority - -
King County Flood Zone
King County Ferry District - -
Subtotal 12.1 1922 1 1 .87559
Total direct and overlapping $ 15.16134 $ 14.87716 $
Sources:
(1) King County and Pierce County Deparments of Assessments; real and personal property
has been assessed at 100% of the estimated actual value.
(2) The decrease in property tax levy to $1.48 is due to the incorporation of the new Valley
Regional Fire Authority effective 1/1/07. The VRFA will assess its own property tax levy
in 2008, partially offsetting what was previously levied by the City.
FIGURE 7A: TEN YEARS CITY PROPERTY TAX RATES
1999 - 2008
$3.50
0
'N $3.00
m
a
$2.50
Q
0
°o $2.00
0
a $1.50
$1.00
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
11.17109 10.88242
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2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008(2)
$ 4,271,824 $ 4,492,179 $ 4,676,301 $ 5,099,469 $ 5,765,028 $ 6,556,690
$ 4,271,824 $ 4,492,179 $ 4,676,301 $ 5,099,469 $ 5,765,028 $ 6,556,690
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
$ 2.92857 $ 2.87319 $ 2.88000 $ 2.86520 $ 2.73076 $ 1.48385
$ 2.92857 $ 2.87319 $ 2.88000 $ 2.86520 $ 2.73076 $ 1.48385
$ 5.35720 $
5.34914 $
5.37195 $
5.37383 $
4.94903 $
4.40970
1.34948
1.43146
1.38229
1.32869
1.28956
1.20770
2.89680
2.75678
2.68951
2.49787
2.32535
2.13233
0.25895
0.25402
0.25321
0.23330
0.23158
0.22359
0.24143
0.23717
0.23182
0.21982
0.20621
0.30000
0.54568
0.53653
0.53255
0.53424
0.50027
0.45336
-
-
-
-
-
1.00000
0.10000
-
-
-
-
-
0.05500
10.64954
10.56510
10.46133
10.18775
9.50200
9.88168
$ 13.57811 $
13.43829 $
13.34133 $
13.05295 $
12.23276 $
11.36553
$14.00
$12.00
N $10.00
U)
U) $8.00
o
o a $6.00
a~
$4.00
$2.00
$0.00
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
■
King County Ferry District
■
King County Flood Zone
❑
Valley Regional Fire
Authority
■
King County Library
District
❑
Emergency Medical
Services
■
PortofSeattle
❑ State of Washington
❑ King County
■ Auburn School District
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FIGURE 713: PROPERTY TAX RATES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE8
PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Total Tax
Collected Within the
Collections
Fiscal
Levy for
Fiscal Year of the Levy
in Subsequent
Total Collections to Date
Current Year
Year
Fiscal Year
Amount % of
Levy
Years
Amount
% of Levy
Levy Balance
King County:
1999 $
9,653,173 $
9,312,513
96.5% $
340,660
$ 9,653,173
100.000%
$
2000
10,105,107
10,022,441
99.2%
82,666
10,105,107
100.000%
2001
11,134,267
10,814,089
97.1%
319,335
11,133,424
99.992%
843
2002
11,530,359
11,261,600
97.7%
256,026
11,517,626
99.890%
12,733
2003
12,082,591
11,765,654
97.4%
311,485
12,077,139
99.955%
5,452
2004
12,212,321
12,031,253
98.5%
174,705
12,205,958
99.948%
6,363
2005
12,639,642
12,393,241
98.1%
236,853
12,630,094
99.924%
9,548
2006
13,399,943
13,164,248
98.2%
208,684
13,372,932
99.798%
27,011
2007
13,846,324
13,605,301
98.3%
167,168
13,772,469
99.467%
73,855
2008
9,554,019
9,406,398
98.5%
-
9,406,398
98.455%
147,621
$
283,426
Pierce County:
1999 $
- $
$
$
-
$ -
0.000%
$
-
2000
60,601
59,086
97.5%
1,515
60,601
100.000%
2001
114,323
105,707
92.5%
8,616
114,323
100.000%
2002
267,001
258,385
96.8%
8,616
267,001
100.000%
2003
435,886
423,834
97.2%
12,052
435,886
100.000%
2004
579,828
566,356
97.7%
13,472
579,828
100.000%
2005
783,135
769,223
98.2%
13,912
783,135
100.000%
-
2006
1,242,039
1,220,642
98.3%
19,454
1,240,096
99.844%
1,943
2007
1,852,229
1,816,706
98.1%
27,546
1,844,252
99.569%
7,977
2008
1,227,268
1,177,665
96.0%
-
1,177,665
95.958%
49,603
$
59,523
Total current levy balance
$
342,950
Source: King County Finance and Business Operations Division
Pierce County Budget and Finance Department
FIGURE 8: TEN YEARS COLLECTION OF LEVIED PROPERTY TAXES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
0 Collection
percentage
100.0% within the fiscal
99.0% year of the levy
98.0% (Total collection
970% percentage
96.0%
95.0
94.0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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SCHEDULE9a
PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS-PROPERTY TAXES
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
2008 1999
axpayer
Assessed
Value
ank
Percentage
of Total City
Taxable
Assessed Value
Assessed
Value
ank
Percentage
of Total City
Taxable
Assessed Value
Boeing Company
$ 457,846,367
1
6.98%
$ 742,858,235
1
24.73%
Glimcher Realty Trust (Supermall)
124,696,902
2
1.90%
135,999,497
2
4.53%
Safeway
121,011,972
3
1.85%
-
EPropertyTax Inc.
74,665,100
4
1.14%
-
Puget Sound Energy
58,958,636
5
0.90%
26,670,286
4
0.89%
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
57,234,500
6
0.87%
-
Investco Realty Advisors
53,946,000
7
0.82%
-
Universal Health
47,220,355
8
0.72%
26,638,455
5
0.89%
Qwest Corporation
24,144,890
9
0.37%
19,830,156
8
0.66%
Roundup Co. (Fred Meyer)
19,217,762
10
0.29%
12,449,446
10
0.41%
La Terra Limited Partnership
-
44,380,100
3
1.48%
Quadrant Corporation
-
25,024,000
6
0.83%
Fritz Companies
-
21,764,700
7
0.72%
West Valley 29 Partners
-
12,480,126
9
0.42%
Source: King County and Pierce County Departments of Assessments
Total assessed value for 2008 is $6,556,690,000
Total assessed value for 1999 is $3,004,401,000
FIGURE 9a-1: TOP TAXPAYER ASSESSED VALUE AS A
PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
1999 2008
FIGURE 9a-2: TOP 10 TAXPAYERS ASSESSED VALUE AS
A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL ASSESSED VALUE
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
1999 2008
CITY OFAUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE9b
PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS-SALES TAXES
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
2008
1999
Percentage Percentage
Sales
of Total City Sales of Total City
Tax
Sales Taxes Tax Sales Taxes
Received Sector (1)
Rank
Received Received Sector (1) Rank Received
$ 401,376 Automotive
1
2.6%
388,323 Distribution
2
2.5% NOT AVAILABLE
340,904 Automotive
3
2.2%
332,807 General retail
4
2.1%
296,036 General retail
5
1.9%
281,174 General retail
6
1.8%
269,511 Automotive
7
1.7%
253,829 Manufacturing
8
1.6%
236,397 General retail
9
1.5%
207.144 General retail
10
1.3%
Source: Washington State Department of Revenue
(1) It is illegal to disclose specific taxpayer sales tax information, so the
above information is being provided without identification
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SCHEDULE10
RETAIL TAX COLLECTIONS BY SECTOR
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS)
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
RETAIL TRADE SECTOR
Automotive/gas
$ 2,429 $
2,755 $
2,607 $
2,827 $
2,862 $
2,893 $
3,326 $
3,428 $
3,643 $
3,255
Furniture
300
336
306
276
318
438
218
263
268
241
Electronics & appliances
-
-
-
-
-
-
451
288
262
242
Building materials
201
202
314
371
412
479
488
594
615
521
Food stores
532
542
538
526
401
395
358
346
378
360
Health & personal care
-
-
-
-
-
-
120
130
143
152
Apparel
609
600
624
646
649
765
836
874
899
873
General merchandise
420
373
468
646
909
990
970
941
974
872
Food/Drink
502
542
566
560
596
651
-
-
-
-
Misc retail trade
886
1,205
1,228
1,017
864
905
724
939
1,334
1,234
$ 5,879 $
6,555 $
6,651 $
6,869 $
7,011 $
7,515 $
7,491 $
7,803 $
8,516 $
7,750
SERVICE SECTOR
Information
$ - $
-
$ - $
- $
-
$ - $
506 $
507
$ 531 $
489
Finance & insurance
-
-
-
-
-
-
86
84
85
85
Real estate, rental, leasaing
-
-
-
-
-
-
294
311
330
394
Professional, scientific, technical
-
-
-
-
-
-
119
116
162
146
Administrative, supply & remediation Services
-
-
-
-
-
-
197
195
301
261
Educational
-
-
-
-
-
-
81
81
87
91
Healthcare & social services
-
-
-
-
-
-
45
33
88
98
Arts & entertainment
-
-
-
-
-
-
104
126
172
171
Accomodation & food service
-
-
-
-
-
-
764
833
870
915
Other services
477
492
502
457
$ - $
-
$ - $
- $
-
$ - $
2,673 $
2,779
$ 3,128 $
3,107
OTHER SECTORS:
Services *
$ 1,206 $
1,248
$ 1,162 $
1,154 $
1,182
$ 1,152 $
- $
-
$ - $
-
Construction
1,238
1,374
1,472
1,448
1,514
2,402
2,008
2,453
2,240
1,647
Manufacturing
357
288
368
607
882
793
414
486
625
643
Transportation
401
433
459
426
400
401
31
26
22
76
Wholesaling
2,245
2,166
2,184
1,676
1,674
1,795
2,313
2,571
2,943
2,306
Banking
101
70
89
110
98
127
-
-
-
-
Other business
75
94
102
126
121
108
73
72
143
72
Subtotal - other sectors
$ 5,623 $
5,673
$ 5,836 $
5,547 $
5,871
$ 6,779 $
4,839 $
5,607
$ 5,973 $
4,744
GRAND TOTAL
$ 11
502 $
12
228
$ 12
487 $
12
416 $
12
882
$ 14
294 $
15
003 $
16
189
$ 17
617 $
15
601
OVERLAPPING SALES TAX RATES
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
,
Basic sales tax rates
City of Auburn
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
0.8415%
Washington State
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
6.5000%
King County
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.1585%
0.2585%
0.3585%
Regional Transit Authority
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
0.4000%
Metro
0.6000%
0.6000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
0.8000%
Criminal Justice
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
0.1000%
Soecial sales tax rates
Restaurants-for stadium funding 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000% 0.5000%
Motor vehicles-for multimodal transportation - - - - 0.3000% 0.3000% 0.3000% 0.3000% 0.3000% 0.3000%
(1) Starting in March of 2005, the State of Washington switched from classifying retail sales using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code to the North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS). As a result, specific trend comparisons of 2005 results to prior year may not be meaningful.
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SCHEDULE11
RATIO OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Govrnmental Activities
Business-type Activities
General
Special
Public Works
Total
Percentage
Fiscal
Obligation
Assessment
Capital
Revenue
Trust Fund
Primary
of Personal
Per
Year
Bonds
Bonds
Leases
Bonds
Loans
Government
Income (1)
Capita
1999
$ 5,545,000
$ 541,077 $
-
$ 12,825,000
$ -
$ 18,911,077
2.94% $
485
2000
7,956,600
1,013,904
-
11,990,000
-
20,960,504
3.05%
498.53
2001
7,700,000
738,904
-
11,110,000
7,367,157
26,916,061
3.85%
611.94
2002
7,402,000
548,904
1,367,108
10,190,000
7,826,039
27,334,051
3.84%
611.71
2003
7,088,000
347,904
689,643
9,230,000
7,428,695
24,784,242
3.27%
546.45
2004
6,754,000
228,354
10,322,787
8,220,000
7,066,042
32,591,183
4.16%
706.43
2005
6,478,000
132,354
-
7,020,000
8,679,509
22,309,863
2.68%
469.98
2006
11,210,000
36,827
-
5,905,000
9,853,410
27,005,237
3.04%
551.63
2007
10,650,000
36,827
663,553
4,730,000
10,149,419
26,229,799
2.77%
519.71
2008
10,053,000
36,827
646,799
3,495,000
9,730,324
23,961,950
1.82%
357.61
Source: City of Auburn, Finance Department
(1) Personal income data provided by Hebert Research for 2000, 2004 and 2005 only, other years are city estimates
FIGURE 11: PER CAPITA DEBT
Last Ten Fiscal Years
$1,000
$750
$500
$250
$0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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SCHEDULE12
COMPUTATION OF LEGAL DEBT MARGIN
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
General Capacity Special Purpose Capacity
Parks and Utility Total
Councilmanic Excess Levy Open Spaces Purpose Capacity
December 31, 2008 - Total Assessed Value:
$8,719,721,892
2.5% of assessed value $
- $
217,993,047 $
217,993,047 $ 217,993,047 $ 653,979,142
1.5% of assessed value
130,795,828
(130,795,828)
- - -
Statutory debt limit
130,795,828
87,197,219
217,993,047 217,993,047 653,979,142
Debt outstanding
10,770,955
-
- - 10,770,955
Less redemption fund assets:
Available to pay principal
3,125,168
3,125,168
Plus liabilities:
Payables
1,610,708
1,610,708
Vacation/sick leave
1,472,857
1,472,857
Net debt outstanding
10,729,352
-
- - 10,729,352
Remaining debt capacity $
120,066,476 $
87,197,219 $
217,993,047 $ 217,993,047 $ 643,249,790
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON
SCHEDULE13
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN RATIOS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
(EXPRESSED IN THOUSANDS)
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Debt Limit
Total net debt
applicable to limit
Legal debt margin
Total net debt
applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit
$ 238,068 $ 252,476 $ 252,476 $ 294,669 $ 336,913 $ 350,782 $ 350,782 $ 432,377 $ 489,472 $ 653,979
468 4,866 (4,871) (1,610) 3,576 17,055 17,055 11,352 10,757 10,771
0.20% 1.93% -1.93% -0.55% 1.06% 4.86% 4.86% 2.63% 2.20%
1.65%
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SCHEDULE 14
COMPUTATION OF NET DIRECT AND ESTIMATED OVERLAPPING DEBT
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008
Net Debt Percent Bonded Amount
Outstanding Applicable (3) Applicable
Net direct debt:
Net direct debt - City of Auburn
Estimated net overlapping debt: (2)
King County
Port of Seattle
School District No. 210
School District No. 408
School District No. 415
Rural Library District
Pierce County
Total estimated net overlapping debt
$ 10,053,000
$ 1,040,881,000
1.68%
$ 17,486,801
378,065,000
1.68%
6,351,492
178,635,000
0.09%
160,772
108,255,000
63.56%
68,806,878
225,895,000
1.48%
3,343,246
66,359,355
2.75%
1,824,882
125,756,218
0.93%
1,169,533
99,143,603
Sources:
(1) City of Auburn finance department; includes both bonded and non bonded general long-term debt
(2) Overlapping governments
(3) King County Assessors office, except for Pierce Co.
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SCHEDULE15
RATIOS OF NET GENERAL BONDED DEBT TO ASSESSED VALUE
AND GROSS BONDED DEBT PER CAPITA
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Ratio
of Net
Debt
Net Bonded
Gross
Assessed Gross Service
Bonded Debt to
Bonded
Fiscal Value (1) Bonded Amount (3)
Debt Assessed
Debt per
Year Population (Thousands) Debt (2) Available
(Thousands) Value
Capita
1999
38,980 $
3,201,769 $
3,890,000
$ 47,274 $
3,843
0.12% $
100
2000
42,045
3,392,920
7,956,600
1,807,092
6,150
0.18%
189
2001
43,985
3,752,065
7,700,000
1,923,800
5,776
0.15%
175
2002
44,685
3,928,917
8,769,108
1,843,957
6,925
0.18%
196
2003
45,546
4,492,179
7,088,000
66,779
7,021
0.16%
156
2004
46,135
4,677,093
6,754,000
159,042
6,595
0.14%
146
2005
47,470
5,099,469
6,478,000
218,498
6,260
0.12%
136
2006
48,955
5,765,028
11,210,000
144,449
11,066
0.19%
229
2007
50,470
5,765,028
10,650,000
181,666
10,468
0.18%
211
2008
67,005
6,556,690
10,053,000
171,565
9,881
0.15%
150
Notes:
(1) From Figure 6
(2) Amount does not include special assessment and revenue bond debt.
(3) Fund balances from debt service funds.
FIGURE 15: BONDED DEBT RATIOS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
0.0100
$250
0
0090
.
0
0080
$200
.
0
0070
.
"
0
0060
-A
$150
m
.
0
0050
L
a
.
0
0040
$100
.
0
0
0030
.
0.0020
$50
0
0010
.
0
$
1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
2007 2008
Year
f Debt/AV A Debt/Pop
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SCHEDULE 16
PLEDGED REVENUE BOND COVERAGES
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Direct(2) Debt Service Requirements
Gross (1) Operating Net Revenue Times
Year Revenue Expense Available Principal Interest Total Coverage
1999
$ 15,760,351 $
11,848,912 $
3,911,439
$ 835,000 $
650,945 $
1,485,945
2.63
2000
17,749,951
11,961,126
5,788,825
880,000
614,245
1,494,245
3.87
2001
18,638,847
12,866,310
5,772,537
1,102,368
579,260
1,681,628
3.43
2002
19,928,128
13,917,916
6,010,212
1,142,368
707,581
1,849,949
3.25
2003
21,243,060
15,611,753
5,631,307
1,407,343
603,357
2,010,700
2.80
2004
21,958,359
16,834,837
5,123,522
1,633,533
539,754
2,173,287
2.36
2005
24,562,487
18,078,747
6,483,740
1,800,568
417,834
2,218,402
2.92
2006
27,087,351
19,615,315
7,472,036
1,718,412
333,016
2,051,428
3.64
2007
27,492,779
21,237,294
6,255,485
1,914,523
281,065
2,195,588
2.85
2008
27,665,498
23,149,802
4,515,696
1,942,938
279,765
2,222,703
2.03
Source: City of Auburn, Finance Department
(1) Includes water, sewer & storm drainage operating, interest and other revenues.
(2) Includes water, sewer & storm drainage operating expenses less depreciation.
FIGURE 16: UTILITY BOND COVERAGES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
$8,000,000
$7,000,000
$6,000,000
$5,000,000
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
YEAR
Net revenue available f Debt service requirements
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SCHEDULE17
POPULATION, INCOME AND HOUSING TRENDS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
School enrollment (1)
13,063
13,079
13,222
13,504
13,461
13,838
13,760
14,367
14,559
14,716
Rate of unemployment (2)
3.8%
4.0%
5.1%
6.1%
6.2%
5.1%
4.6%
4.1%
3.7%
4.2%
Population(')
38,980
43,047
43,985
45,010
45,355
46,135
47,470
48,955
50,470
67,005
Personal income (thousands ofdollars)
$794,529
$913,500
$974,196
$1,040,462
$1,094,254
$1,161,714
$1,247,566
$1,342,818
$1,444,871
$2,024,087
Per capita personal income
$20,383
$21,221
$22,148
$23,116
$24,126
$25,181
$26,281
$27,430
$28,628
$30,208
Housing units (5)
One unit
7,377
8,125
8,247
8,671
8,745
8,990
9,105
9,402
9,625
14,186
Two or more
7,217
7,520
7,667
7,452
7,790
8,078
8,655
8,943
9,623
10,375
Mobile home or special
2,204
2,212
2,302
2,144
2,474
2,421
2,346
2,407
2,382
2,761
Total housing units
16,798
17,857
18,216
18,267
19,009
19,489
20,106
20,752
21,630
27,322
Sources:
(1) Auburn School District No. 408
(2) WA State Employment Security Department - average King County rate
(3) WA State Office of Financial Management
(4) ESRI report data, 2000 and 2008 only, other years are City estimates
(5) Office of Financial Management
80,000--
70
000
FIGURE 17: POPULATION AND HOUSING TRENDS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
,
60
000-
,
50,000 40
000
,
30
000-
,
20
000
,
10
000
1
0-
1999
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
( Population 6 Total housing units
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION
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SCHEDULE18
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
CURRENT YEAR AND NINE YEARS AGO
2008 1999
Percentage Percentage
of Total City of Total City
Employer Product/service Employees Rank Employment Employees Rank Employment
The Boeing Company Aerospace
5,000
1
20.1%
9,689
1
50.5%
Muckleshoot Tribal Enterprises Gaming
2,200
2
8.8%
900
3
4.7%
Auburn School District Education
1,800
3
7.2%
1,453
2
7.6%
Super Mall Retail
1,700
4
6.8%
Green River Community College Education
1,067
5
4.3%
650
4
3.4%
Safeway GrocertyRetail/Distribution
900
6
3.6%
Auburn Regional Medical Center Hospital
805
7
3.2%
575
6
3.0%
Emerald Downs Racetrack Horse racing
678
8
2.7%
600
5
-
Social Security Administration Gov't/ public offices
600
9
2.4%
536
7
2.8%
Zones, Inc. Technology reseller
500
10
2.0%
Federal Aviation Administration Federal government
500
10
2.0%
500
8
2.6%
General Services Administration Federal government
500
10
2.0%
325
10
1.7%
City of Auburn City government
385
9
2.0%
TOTALS
16
250
65
3%
15
613
78
3%
Sources: WA Employment Security Department
,
.
,
.
City of Auburn Economic Development Department
FIGURE 18A: AUBURN EMPLOYMENT BASE
PERCENTAGE OF TOP EMPLOYER COMPARED TO ALL
EMPLOYERS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
100%
80%
60% ■ Top employer
40% ❑ All employers
20%
0%
1999 2008
FIGURE 1813: AUBURN EMPLOYMENT BASE PERCENTAGE OF
TOP 10 EMPLOYERS COMPARED TO ALL EMPLOYERS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
100%
80% ■Top 10 employers
60% DAII employers
40%
20%
0% ,
1999 2008
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SCHEDULE 19
STAFFING LEVELS BY DEPARTMENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Department 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 200
Mayor
3
3
3
3
4
4
8
10
11
12
Human resources
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
15
17
18
Finance
25
25
26
27
28
28
21
23
24
25
Municipal court
9
10
11
12
12
13
14
15
17
21
Legal
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
14
16
Planning
12
12
12
13
31
31
32
25
29
34
Police
107
110
112
114
115
115
117
118
121
152
Fire (1)
76
78
78
81
81
81
82
82
-
-
Public works
58
62
62
62
48
49
48
48
54
63
Parks & recreation
34
34
34
35
37
37
36
36
38
40
Street
13
13
13
13
13
13
11
11
15
14
Water
13
14
14
14
16
16
16
16
19
20
Sewer
6
7
7
7
7
6
8
8
11
11
Storm utility
7
7
7
7
7
7
9
9
12
16
Solid waste
6
6
6
6
2
2
2
2
2
2
Airport
4
3
3
3
3
3
-
-
-
-
Cemetery
7
7
7
7
7
7
6
6
7
7
Golf course
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
9
9
Equipment rental
8
8
8
8
10
10
10
9
9
10
Information services
-
-
-
-
-
-
10
11
15
18
Source: City of Auburn Finance Department
(1) No data is presented for Fire employees for 2007 and thereafter due to incorporation
of Fire department into a separate legal entity effective 1/1/07.
FIGURE 19: STAFFING LEVELS
BY TYPE OF SERVICE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
160
140
■ 1999
120
❑ 2000
a~
❑ 2001
o
100
■ 2002
p
t
❑ 2003
w
o
80
■ 2004
❑ 2005
60
■ 2006
z
■ 2007
40
❑ 2008
20
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SCHEDULE 20
OPERATING INDICATORS BY DEPARTMENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
Planning
Commercial permits
Commercial construction value ($1,000's)
Residential permits
Residential construction value ($1,000's)
Police
Crimes:
Arson
Assault
Burglary
DUI
Homicide
Narcotics
Rape
Robbery
Theft
Theft- motor vehicle
Traffic:
Non-criminal
Parking
Fire rsr
Type of response:
Building
Non-building
Alarm systems
Service
Other
First Aid
Parks and Recreation
Athletic teams
Recreation activities
Golf course rounds
Senior center visits (2)
Cultural activities
Museum audience served (3)(4)
Cemetery burials
432 471 431 434 337 217 240
$93,971 $75,011 $74,924 $56,257 $50,269 $77,121 $71,047
361 583 422 421 583 766 604
$22,961 $65,077 $65,326 $55,108 $89,415 $155,551 $112,125
28 31 35 46 45 43 33
125 139 143 169 145 135 168
581 541 686 578 596 861 623
198 150 204 170 189 240 218
2 - 3 2 1 1
426 628 606 499 506 399 472
19 28 19 33 32 24 13
82 65 69 68 69 91 85
2,412 2,273 2,300 2,243 2,082 2,344 2,509
672 594 692 875 816 802 869
7,599 7,690 9,072 9,643 9,946 7,962 6,850
1,555 1,802 1,803 2,188 1,821 1,827 2,140
81 92 103 101 114 107 94
184 275 236 260 305 249 198
515 496 562 511 486 497 474
390 352 387 370 465 493 493
537 673 747 819 917 940 870
4,510 4,815 4,902 5,177 5,155 5,562 5,679
512 455 464 467 523 507 445
1,301 1,551 1,483 1,527 1,708 1,896 2,086
55,672 56,527 53,864 53,967 41,753 45,336 47,501
29,778 31,949 29,572 32,121 31,418 32,103 35,308
118 117 56 88 55 56 56
9,000 11,000 11,000 8,994 9,417 10,274 9,340
291 300 301 277 272 271 277
248 214 95
$63,658 $63,658 $22,887
485 293 165
$61,872 $61,872 $27,048
36 30 24
158 143 154
686 590 630
158 145 194
1 -
493 368 439
24 12 14
122 92 102
2,216 1,962 2,343
642 672 639
4,978 6,865 6,794
3,965 4,802 3,740
98 - -
238
524
618
979
5,616
459 479 416
2,069 2,719 2,056
43,454 50,500 54,993
35,381 34,427 36,805
58 84 84
9,400 12,090 11,921
277 245 289
Sources: Various city departments
(1) 2003 - Portion of golf course closed for two months
(2) 2001 - Senior center had reduced programs and 16 additional closure dates to facilitate move to new facility
(3) 2002 - Museum actual service has increased, decline in count due to change in calculation method
(4) 1998 & 2001 - Museum closed for renovations for several months
(5) 2007 - Effective 1/1/2007 Valley Regional Fire Authority formed replacing the Fire Departments of Auburn, Pacific and Algona.
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SCHEDULE 21
CAPITAL ASSET INDICATORS BY DEPARTMENT
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
General City
Total area (square miles)
21.0
21.0
22.6
22.7
22.8
22.8
23.3
23.4
23.4
30.0
Public Works
Miles of streets
155
155
160
166
180
180
180
180
186
272
Number of streetlights
2,690
2,790
2,790
2,934
2,934
3,355
3,410
3,575
3,602
5,074
Number of traffic signals
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
66
72
72
72
83
Utilities
Number of services
11,330
11,546
11,645
12,014
12,077
12,144
12,833
12,633
12,954
13,050
Miles of water mains
221
220
243
247
252
254
278
279
287
283
Miles of sanitary sewers
156
156
166
149
176
177
177
177
182
205
Miles of storm sewers
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
185
190
195
197
197
Number of fire hydrants
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2,270
2,285
2,300
2,369
2,969
Public Safety
Number of fire stations
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
-
-
Number of police stations
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Parks and Recreation
Total park acreage
429
478
547
533
535
592
596
596
596
598
Number of softball/baseball fields
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
19
19
19
19
19
Number of soccer/football fields
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
3
3
3
3
3
Number of playgrounds
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
25
29
30
30
32
Sources: Various city departments
(1) Effective 1/1/2007 Valley Regional Fire Authority formed replacing th
e Fire Depart
ments of Aub
urn, Pacific an
d Algona.
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CITY OF AUBURN: 2008 CAFR STATISTICAL SECTION
Prepared by:
Shelley Coleman
Finance Director
Maggie Coleman
Assistant Finance Director
Lanny Petitjean
Senior Accountant
Teri Ashton
Accountant
Teresa Mattson
Utility & Accounting Services Manager
Karen Jester
Financial Planning Manager
Michelle Surdez
Senior Accountant
Consuelo Rogel
Financial Analyst
Kristen Hollis
Finance Secretary
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