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100% of active members are assumed to be married, with husbands 3 years older
than wives.
Salary increases: Service Years Assumption
Less than 1 10.0%
1-4 6.5%
5-9 6.0%
10-14 5.5%
15-19 4.5%
20+ 3.5%
In addition to the table on the previous page, projected salary at retirement is
increased 20.0% to account for non-regular compensation.
Disability rate:
% Becoming
Disabled During the
Age Year
20 0.28%
25 0.30%
30 0.36%
35 0.46%
40 0.60%
45 1.02%
50 2.00%
55 3.10%
60 4.18%
It is assumed that 75% of disablements are service-related.
Termination rate: Service Years Termination Probability
Less than 2 15.0%
2-4 12.0%
5-6 10.0%
7-9 2.0%
10 8.0%
11 7.5%
12 7.0%
13 6.5%
14-19 6.0%
20+ 2.0%
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CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS (UNAUDITED)
FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT FUND
Valuation Date: October 1, 2023
Notes: Actuarially determined contribution rates are calculated as of October 1, which is two
years prior to the end of the fiscal year in which contributions are reported.
Methods and Assumptions Used to Determine Contribution Rates:
Actuarial cost method: Entry Age Normal Actuarial Cost Method
Mortality rates: Projected generationally with Scale MP-2018
Healthy lives:
Female: PubS.H-2010 (Below Median) for Employees,set forward one year.
Male: PubS.H-2010 (Below Median) for Employees,set forward one year
Disabled lives:
Female: 80% PubG.H-2010 for Disabled Retirees / 20% PubS.H-2010 for Disabled Retirees
Male: 80% PubG.H-2010 for Disabled Retirees / 20% PubS.H-2010 for Disabled Retirees
Interest rate: 7.00% per year compounded annually, net of investment related expenses
Disability rate: See table below; it is assumed that 75% of disablements and active Member deaths
are service related.
Termination rate: See table below; assumed rates were approved in conjunction with an actuarial
experience study dated June 2022.
Salary increases: See table below; assumed rates were approved in conjunction with an actuarial
experience study dated June 2022.
Cost-of-living increase: 3.00% per year beginning at age 58
Payroll growth: 1.49% per year, in compliance with Part VII of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes
Actuarial asset All assets are valued at fair value with an adjustment made to uniformly spread
method: actuarial investment gains and losses (as measured by actual fair value investment
return against expected fair value investment return) over a five-year period.
Salary increases: Service Years Increase
0 14.00%
1-9 6.00%
10-14 5.50%
15+ 4.75%
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF PENSION CONTRIBUTIONS (UNAUDITED) – CONTINUED
FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT FUND
Disability rate: Age Disability Rate
20 0.14%
25 0.15%
30 0.18%
35 0.23%
40 0.30%
45 0.51%
50 1.00%
55 1.55%
60+ 2.09%
Termination rate: Service Years Termination Rate
0-2 12.00%
3-9 9.00%
10+ 3.00%
Retirement age: Member Age Retirement Probability
45 - 54 3.00%
55+ 100.00%
In addition to the above table, 100% are assumed to retire upon completion of 25
years of service. The assumed rates in this table were approved in conjunction with
an actuarial experience study dated June 2022.
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CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Special Revenue Funds – used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources
that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified purposes other than debt service or
capital projects.
Law Enforcement Trust Fund
This fund is used to account for the revenues received from grants or forfeitures that are legally
restricted for specific purposes, such as crime prevention, community policing, and drug education.
Funds cannot be used for normal operating expenditures.
Law Enforcement Trust Training Fund
This fund is used to account for the revenues received from traffic fines that are legally restricted for
specific purposes, such as school crossing guards and police officer training.
Florida Building Code Fund
This fund is used to account for the revenues from building permits and inspections, which are legally
restricted for enforcing the Florida Building Code, as defined by State statutes.
Community Development Block Grant Fund
This fund is used to account for grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development that are legally restricted for specific purposes, primarily assistance to benefit low- and
moderate-income families.
CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Special Revenue Funds
Law Total
Law Enforcement Florida Community Nonmajor
Enforcement Trust Building Development Governmental
Trust Training Code Block Grant Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 282,286 $ 40,867 $ 1,674,743 $ - $ 1,997,896
Due from other governments 1,778 - - 6,117 7,895
TOTAL ASSETS $ 284,064 $ 40,867 $ 1,674,743 $ 6,117 $ 2,005,791
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ - $ - $ 6,656 $ - $ 6,656
Accrued liabilities 111,143 - 26,686 - 137,829
Due to other funds - - - 14,899 14,899
Total liabilities 111,143 - 33,342 14,899 159,384
FUND BALANCE
Restricted 172,921 40,867 1,641,401 - 1,855,189
Unassigned - - - (8,782) (8,782)
Total fund balance 172,921 40,867 1,641,401 (8,782) 1,846,407
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCE $ 284,064 $ 40,867 $ 1,674,743 $ 6,117 $ 2,005,791
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025
Special Revenue Funds
(Formerly
Law Non-Major) Total
Law Enforcement Florida Community Beal Memorial Nonmajor
Enforcement Trust Building Development Cemetery Governmental
Trust Training Code Block Grant Perpetual Care Funds
REVENUES
Permits and fees $ - $ - $ 631,908 $ - $ - $ 631,908
Intergovernmental 1,778 - - 121,027 - 122,805
Fines 17,533 3,651 - - - 21,184
Miscellaneous 7,573 1,179 48,865 -
