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Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
With Compliance Matters and Responses
Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2013
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT
for the
Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2013
Prepared by
The Finance Department
City of Fort Walton Beach
107 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, Florida 32548
WWW.FWB.ORG
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CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
City Council
Left to right (standing):
Bobby Griggs (Seat 1), joyce gossom (Seat 2), Amy
Jamieson (Seat 5), Bull Rigdon (Seat 6), and Dick
Rynearson (Seat 7).
Left to right (seated):
John Mead (Seat 3), Mayor Mike Anderson, and Trey
Goodwin (Seat 4).
City Manager – Michael Beedie
City Clerk – Helen Spencer
City Attorney – Hayward Dykes, Jr.
Finance Director – Brandy Ferris
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I. INTRODUCTORY SECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Page Exhibit
TITLE PAGE
CITY OFFICIALS
I. INTRODUCTORY SECTION
Table of Contents i
Letter of Transmittal
City Manager and Finance Director iv
GFOA Certificate of Achievement ix
Organizational Chart x
II. FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor’s Report 1
A. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS 3
B. BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Government-Wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position 14 I
Statement of Activities 15 II
Fund Financial Statements
Governmental Funds
Balance Sheet 16 IIIA
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet to the Statement of Net Position 17 IIIB
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance 18 IVA
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes
in Fund Balance to the Statement of Activities 19 IVB
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance -
Budget and Actual - General Fund 20 VA
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance -
Budget and Actual – Community Redevelopment Agency 21 VB
Proprietary Funds
Statement of Net Position 22 VI
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 24 VII
Statement of Cash Flows 25 VIII
Fiduciary Funds
Statement of Fiduciary Net Position 27 IX
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position 28 X
Notes to Financial Statements 29
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Statement/
Page Schedule
II. FINANCIAL SECTION (CONTINUED)
C. REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Pension Schedules
Schedule of Funding Progress 76 A-1
Schedule of Contributions from the Employer and Other
Contributing Entities (unaudited) 77 A-2
Schedule of Other Post-Employment Obligations (unaudited) 78 A-3
D. COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL FUND STATEMENTS
AND SCHEDULES
Non-Major Governmental Funds
Combining Balance Sheet 79 B-1
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balance 80 B-2
Schedules of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance -
Budget and Actual
Law Enforcement Trust Special Revenue Fund 81 C-1
Law Enforcement Trust Training Special Revenue Fund 82 C-2
Florida Building Code Special Revenue Fund 83 C-3
Community Development Block Grant Special Revenue Fund 84 C-4
Beal Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care Special Revenue Fund 85 C-5
Debt Service Fund 86 C-6
Non-Major Fund – Enterprise Fund
Statement of Net Position 87 D-1
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 88 D-2
Statement of Cash Flows 89 D-3
III. STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED)
Net Position by Component 90 1
Changes in Net Position 91 2
Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 93 3
Changes in Fund Balances - Governmental Funds 94 4
Revenues and Other Sources 95 5
Assessed Value of Taxable Property 96 6
Property Tax Rates Per $1,000 of Taxable Value - All Direct and Overlapping
Governments 97 7
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Statement/
Page Schedule
III. STATISTICAL SECTION (UNAUDITED)
Principal Taxpayers 98 8
Property Tax Levies and Collections 99 9
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type 100 10
Ratio of Net General Bonded Debt Outstanding 101 11
Pledged Revenue Coverage – Schedule of Revenue Bond Coverage 102 12
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt – General Obligations 103 13
Major Employers 104 14
Miscellaneous Demographical Statistics 105 15
Full-Time Equivalent Employees by Function/Program 106 16
Permits, Licenses and Recreation Facilities 107 17
Elections - Okaloosa County Voter Registration 108 18
Special Assessment Billings and Collections 109 19
Major Revenue Sources 110 20
Water and Wastewater Service Rates 111 21
Sanitation and Recycling Service Rates 112 22
Operating Indicators by Function/Program 113 23
Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program 114 24
Insurance Coverage 115 25
IV. COMPLIANCE SECTION
Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial Assistance 119
Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial Assistance 120
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and
Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in
Accordance with Government Auditing Standards 121
Report on Compliance with Requirements Applicable to Each Major State
Project and Internal Control Over Compliance in Accordance With
Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General 123
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs 125
Management Letter 126
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City of Fort Walton Beach
America's Most Beautiful Beaches
107 Miracle Strip Parkway, SW * Fort Walton Beach, Fl 32548
(850) 833-9500 * Fax (850) 833-9640 *
www.fwb.org
March 3, 2014
Honorable Mayor, City Council Members,
and Citizens of the City of Fort Walton Beach
City of Fort Walton Beach
107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, is hereby submitted herewith pursuant to Florida Statutes
Chapter 218.39(1)(d) requiring each local government entity to complete an audit report within
nine months after the end of the fiscal year.
This report consists of management’s representations concerning the finances of the City of Fort
Walton Beach, Florida. Consequently, management assumes full responsibility for the
completeness and reliability of all the information presented in this report. To provide a
reasonable basis for making these representations, management of the City of Fort Walton Beach
has established a comprehensive internal control framework that is designed both to protect the
government’s assets from loss, theft, or misuse and to compile sufficient reliable information for
the preparation of the City’s financial statements in conformance with GAAP (Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles). Because the cost of internal controls should not outweigh their
benefits, the City’s comprehensive framework of internal controls has been designed to provide
reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the financial statements will be free from material
misstatement. As management, we assert that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, this
financial report is complete and reliable in all material respects.
The financial statements of the City of Fort Walton Beach have been audited by Warren Averett
LLC, a firm of licensed certified public accountants. The goal of the independent audit was to
provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the City for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2013, are free of material misstatement. The independent audit involved
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements; assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management; and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. The independent auditor
concluded, based upon the audit, that there was a reasonable basis for rendering an unmodified
opinion that the City of Fort Walton Beach’s financial statements for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2013, are fairly presented in conformity with GAAP. The independent auditor’s
report is presented in Section II - Financial Section as the first component of this section of the
report.
The independent audit of the financial statements of the City of Fort Walton Beach was part of a
broader, state mandated “Single Audit” designed to meet the special needs of state grantor
agencies. The standards governing Single Audit engagements require the independent auditor to
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report not only on the fair presentation of the financial statements, but also on the audited
government’s internal controls and compliance with legal requirements, with special emphasis on
internal controls and compliance with legal requirements involving the administration of state
awards. These reports are available in the Compliance section of this report.
Generally accepted accounting principles require 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 MD&A and should be read in conjunction with it. The City of Fort Walton Beach’s
MD&A can be found immediately following the report of the independent auditor.
GOVERNMENT PROFILE
DATE OF INCORPORATION: June 16, 1941
FORM OF GOVERNMENT: Council & Manager PAVED STREETS: 93.06 miles
GEOGRAPHIC AREA: 7.41 square miles SIDEWALKS: 63.93 miles
TAXABLE ASSESSED VALUE: $1,128,838,962 WATER & SEWER LINES: 237.39 miles
CITY MILLAGE RATE: 5.7697 STORM DRAIN: 41.64 miles
POPULATION: 20,194 POLICE STATIONS: 1 FIRE STATIONS: 2
EMPLOYEES: 344 positions, 291.02 FTE’s LIBRARIES: 1 MUSEUMS: 4
SWORN POLICE OFFICERS: 43 18-HOLE GOLF COURSES: 2
FIREFIGHTING PERSONNEL: 36 ACRES OF PARKS: 182.70
The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida prides itself on being a small, family-oriented seaside
community boasting a downtown area that was home to a significant prehistoric Native American
community on the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida. Situated at the junction of two major
highways - US 98 (Miracle Strip Parkway) and SR 85 (Eglin Parkway) - Fort Walton Beach
enjoys the benefits of its crossroads location along the coastal portion of the Northwest Florida
regional transportation network. The City offers a full-service government providing police and
fire protection; cultural and recreational activities including parks, a library, a museum, and two
championship golf courses; planning and zoning; public works such as street, sidewalk, right-of-
way, and cemetery maintenance; utilities service including water, sewer, and storm water; and
garbage and recycling collection.
The City has an exciting and romantic history. As early as 600 B.C., Indian tribes were attracted
to Fort Walton Beach from the Mississippi and Tennessee River Valleys and the Southeast
Georgia coast. The beginning for the City occurred following the War
Between the States when Alabama war veteran John Brooks selected a site of
111 acres where he built a three-room cabin in 1867. Other settlers soon
followed. By 1884, the population of the area required establishment of a
small schoolhouse. In 1902, the first hotel, Brooks House, was built along
Santa Rosa Sound and shortly thereafter the first post office was built in 1906.
The Montgomery, Alabama, Maxwell Field military base developed an
airfield in Fort Walton in 1933 on 137 acres of land and used it as a bombing
First Schoolhouse
and gunnery range. The most significant factor in the City's growth was the
creation and later expansion, of that airfield, which is now Eglin Air Force Base (the largest
military installation in the world).
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The presence of the military base provided the key economic stimulus for the City's early growth,
supplemented by the attractiveness of the location. The military base became less important to the
City's economy than the growing tourism industry. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s Fort
Walton Beach began to experience a decline in economic prosperity, some of which can be
attributed to the utility and transportation infrastructure getting older and commercial and
residential structures becoming deteriorated. New development began to take place in the
surrounding communities. The City, having nearly run out of developable land, started to focus
attention on finding ways to induce private enterprise investment in the City thus capturing a
greater share of the local and regional market.
With the purchase of the Fort Walton Landing Park in 1986, which has become the City’s
premier gathering place along Santa Rosa Sound, and building upon that with the complete
reconstruction of Brooks Street, including the Brooks Bridge Park in 2013, the City’s downtown
waterfront was opened up to an extent never before realized and spurred economic growth
downtown. Outside of downtown, the City began construction of a new recreational complex,
which promises to add to the attraction of the City.
New Recreation Complex Brooks Bridge Park
The financial reporting entity (the government) includes all the funds and account groups of the
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as well as component units. Component units are legally
separate entities for which the primary government is financially accountable. Accordingly, the
Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is reported as a blended component unit
of the City of Fort Walton Beach.
The annual budget serves as a foundation for the City of Fort Walton Beach’s financial planning
and control. The City of Fort Walton Beach prepares a budget designed to meet the highest
standards of performance in municipal budgeting.
A Budget Policy Workshop is held with City Council in May to determine City Council’s
priorities and position on issues critical to development of the operational and capital budgets.
City Council’s decisions on the issues presented provide the framework under which the
upcoming year’s budget is prepared to meet City Council’s programmatic objectives within
available fiscal resources. Department Directors, with the assistance of their division managers,
are responsible for identifying their staffing needs and operational funding needs within budget
development parameters. In addition, they must conduct a comprehensive review of departmental
objectives, accomplishments, and performance measures. A Budget Committee is formed
comprised of the City Manager, Finance Director, and Financial Analyst. The Committee
conducts comprehensive meetings with Department Directors and Division Managers to review
their budget requests and a collaborative effort is undertaken to achieve City Council and
department goals.
The City Council is required by Florida State Statute and City Charter to hold public hearings on
the proposed budget and adopt a final budget no later than September 30, the close of the City’s
fiscal year. The appropriated budget is prepared by fund, department (e.g. financial services), and
division (e.g. purchasing). Department Directors may request transfers of appropriations within a
department and between divisions to transfer appropriations between line items, not to increase
the total budget or to transfer resources between funds. Transfers of appropriations between funds
require the approval of the City Council. The budget may be amended at any time by Resolution
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of City Council. Budget-to-actual comparisons are provided in the report for each individual
governmental fund for which an appropriated annual budget has been adopted. For the General
Fund and the Community Development Agency Fund, this comparison is presented on page 20 &
21 as part of the basic financial statements for the governmental funds. For governmental funds
with appropriated annual budgets, other than those previously mentioned, this comparison is
presented in the combining and individual fund statements and schedules, Section D of this
report, which starts on page 79.
FACTORS AFFECTING FINANCIAL CONDITION
The information presented in the financial statements is best understood when it is considered
from the broader perspective of the specific environment within which the City of Fort Walton
Beach operates.
Local Economy
The City of Fort Walton Beach currently faces many of the same economic challenges that are
affecting the global economy, however economic stabilization is evident. For fiscal year 2013-14,
the State of Florida projects an increase for each of the City’s revenue sharing funds, which
suggests an uptick in discretionary spending. After five years of declining values, the Okaloosa
County Property Appraiser anticipates a 0.8% increase in taxable assessed value for the City. It
appears the downward spiral in the real estate market has ended. However, civilian furloughs at
Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, two of the area’s largest employers, could adversely affect the
local economy in the short-term.
Eglin Air Force Base is the world’s largest Department of Defense installation, spanning 724
square miles. Defense contractor companies are established throughout the Northwest Florida
region. It is estimated that local military bases currently represent a $6.0 billion annual economic
impact on the area, with approximately 73% of the local economy supported by the military.
Being located on the Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida, tourism is a large part of the regional
economy. Regional accolades continue to enhance the area’s image, promote visibility, and
generate additional tourism and sales tax dollars. Local tourism has benefited from the national
shift to vacation sites accessible by driving instead of flying. The Fort Walton Beach-Destin area
is a popular drive destination in Florida, according to a survey of auto visitors by Visit Florida.
Long-Term Financial Planning
The City undertakes several processes to assist in future planning, such as:
A 5-year CIP (Capital Improvement Program) Plan is developed and approved by City
Council each year during the annual budget process.
5-year replacement plans for capital equipment, including vehicles, machinery, and
computer hardware and software, are also developed and approved by Management each
year during the annual budget process
Relevant Financial Policies
The City has several financial policies that are utilized during daily operations, as well as during
the budget and financial planning processes. The City utilizes fund balance reserves only for one-
time non-recurring expenditures. In addition, the City maintains its fund balance level in the
General Fund at 30% of fund expenditures – this policy helps to ensure that the City has
sufficient funding in place for emergency and disaster relief.
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Major Initiatives
These indicators, as well as others, were taken into account when adopting the City’s budget for
fiscal year 2014. The City’s total budget for fiscal year 2014 totals $34.7 million, which is $2.7
million higher than the fiscal year 2013 approved budget, due to efforts to return the City to
financial stability and programmatic sustainability. The 2014 budget allocates $18.3 million, a
19.3% increase as compared to the fiscal year 2013 budget, to the General fund, $13.2 million to
the Enterprise funds, and $3.2 million to other funds.
For the fiscal year 2014 budget, the ad valorem rate increased to 5.7697 mills. A 3% increase in
water and sewer rates is included in the budget; no other significant changes to the City’s various
rate and fees are included in the fiscal year 2014 budget.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Awards
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Fort Walton
Beach for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30,
2012. This was the twenty-seventh consecutive year that the City received this prestigious award.
In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, the City must publish an easily readable and
efficiently organized Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, satisfying both GAAP and
applicable legal requirements. A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only.
We believe our current report continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program
requirements and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for another
certificate.
In addition, the government also received the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
for its annual budget dated October 1, 2013. This was the eighteenth consecutive year that the
City received this prestigious award. In order to qualify for the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award, the City’s budget document was judged proficient in several categories, including as a
policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.
Acknowledgments
The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the efficient and dedicated
services of the entire staff of the Finance Department. We would like to express our appreciation
to all members of the Department who assisted and contributed to the preparation of this report.
We would also like to thank the Mayor and City Council for their unfailing support for
maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in the management of the City of Fort
Walton Beach’s finances and for their attention in conducting the financial operations of the City
in a responsible and progressive manner.
Appreciation is also expressed to the accounting firm of Warren Averett, LLC for their continued
assistance and professionalism.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael D. Beedie, PE Brandy L. Ferris, CPA
City Manager Finance Director
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II. FINANCIAL SECTION
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL FUND
STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Report on the Financial Statements
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 Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as of and
for the year ended September 30, 2013, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise
the City's basic financial statements, as listed in the table of contents.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation,
and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor’s Responsibility
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 from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of
material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the
auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit
opinions.
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 Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as of September 30, 2013, and the respective
changes in financial position, and, where applicable, cash flows thereof, and the respective budgetary comparison for
the General Fund and Community Redevelopment Agency (special revenue fund) for the year then ended in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Independent Auditor's Report (Continued)
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that Management's Discussion and
Analysis on pages 3-13, the Schedule of Funding Progress on page 76, the Schedule of Contributions from the
Employer and Other Contributing Entities on page 77, and the Schedule of Other Post-Employment Obligations on
page 78 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic
financial statements, is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential
part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries
of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with
management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our
audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information
because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any
assurance.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise
the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's basic financial statements. The introductory section, combining and
individual non-major fund financial statements, and statistical section, as listed in the table of contents, are presented
for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements. The Schedule of
Expenditures of State Financial Assistance is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by Chapter
10.550, Rules of the Auditor General, and is also not a required part of the basic financial statements.
The combining and individual non-major fund financial statements and the Schedule of Expenditures of State
Financial Assistance are the responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to
the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures,
including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to
prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures
in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the
combining and individual non-major fund financial statements and the Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial
Assistance are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
The introductory and statistical sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the
basic financial statements and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on them.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated March 3, 2014, on our
consideration of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of
its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters. 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 internal control over financial reporting or
on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards in considering City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida’s internal control over financial reporting and
compliance.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
March 3, 2014
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As management of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, we offer readers of the City of Fort Walton
Beach’s financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City of
Fort Walton Beach for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. We encourage readers to consider the
information presented here in conjunction with additional information that we have furnished in our letter
of transmittal, which can be found on pages iv-viii of this report.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The assets of the City of Fort Walton Beach exceeded its liabilities by $65.4 million (net position). Of
this amount, $15.2 million represents unrestricted assets that are available to meet the City’s ongoing
obligations to citizens and creditors.
The government’s net position increased by $480,684, primarily attributable to an increase in capital
contributions from a joint project with Okaloosa County which, accompanied by a decrease in general
government expenses necessitated by declining revenues, was offset by an impairment loss in both
the general fund and the utilities fund. In the General Fund, the demolition of an outdated recreation
complex resulted in an impairment loss of $271,287. The impairment loss of $786,713 in the Utilities
Fund was the result of the disposition of a re-use water filtration system that was no longer viable.
As of the close of the fiscal year, the City of Fort Walton Beach’s governmental funds reported
combined ending fund balances of $22.1 million, an increase of $5.9 million in comparison with the
prior year. Approximately 43.6% of this amount, or $9.6 million, is available for spending at the
discretion of City Council.
At the end of the fiscal year, unrestricted fund balance for the General Fund was $7.6 million, or
38.0% of total General Fund expenditures.
The City of Fort Walton Beach’s total debt increased by $15.4 million, or 99.8%, during the fiscal
year. The City issued an $8.5 million Capital Improvement Revenue Note to finance the construction
of a new recreation complex and purchase golf equipment and a lift truck. In addition, the City’s
Water Utility Fund began construction of a new pump station and force main project, which is being
financed via a State Revolving Fund loan.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
This discussion and analysis intends to serve as an introduction to the City of Fort Walton Beach’s basic
financial statements, which are comprised of three components: 1) government-wide financial statements,
2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other
supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves.
The focus of financial statements prepared in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards
Board (GASB) Statement 34 is on both the City as a whole (government-wide) and on major individual
funds. Both perspectives (government-wide and major funds) allow the user to address relevant questions,
broaden a basis for comparison (year-to-year or government-to-government), and enhance the City’s
accountability.
Government-Wide Financial Statements
Designed to be corporate-like, the government-wide financial statements consolidate governmental and
business-type activities into two columns, which sum to a total for Primary Government. This provides
readers with a broad overview of the City of Fort Walton Beach’s finances in a manner similar to a
private-sector business. Two statements, the statement of net position and the statement of activities, are
utilized to provide information on a government-wide basis.
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The statement of net position presents information on all of the City of Fort Walton Beach’s assets and
liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net position. This statement combines and
consolidates the governmental funds’ current financial resources (short-term available resources) with
capital assets and long-term obligations. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as a
useful indicator of the financial position of the City of Fort Walton Beach.
The statement of activities presents information showing how the government’s net position changed
during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net position are reported as soon as the underlying event
giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and
expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flow in future fiscal
periods.
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City of Fort Walton Beach
that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from
other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and
charges (business-type activities). The governmental activities of the City of Fort Walton Beach include
general government (city clerk, city council, city manager, human resources, finance, purchasing, fleet
maintenance, service maintenance, and non-departmental expenses), public safety (police, fire, building,
and code enforcement services), physical environment (cemetery), transportation (engineering, streets,
public works, and right-of-way), economic development (Community Development Block Grant
Program, and community redevelopment agency), culture and recreation (parks, library, and museum),
and debt service interest. The business-type activities of the City of Fort Walton Beach include utilities
(water, sewer, and storm water), sanitation, and golf.
The government-wide financial statements include not only the City of Fort Walton Beach itself (known
as the primary government), but a component unit, the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA),
which is a legally separate entity for which the City of Fort Walton Beach is financially accountable. The
CRA is considered a blended component unit of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida and is presented
as a special revenue fund as part of the primary government. The government-wide financial statements
are found on pages 14-15 of this report.
Fund Financial Statements
A fund is a grouping of related accounts used to maintain control over resources that have been
segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City of Fort Walton Beach, like other state and local
governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal
requirements. All of the funds of the City of Fort Walton Beach can be divided into three categories:
governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
FUNDS
Governmental Funds
Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental
activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the government-wide financial
statements, governmental fund financial statements are reported using an accounting method called
modified accrual accounting, the focus of which is on near-term inflows and outflows of spendable
resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such
information may be useful in evaluating a government’s near-term financial requirements. The basic
governmental fund financial statements are on pages 16-21 of this report.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing
so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government’s near-term financing
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decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues,
expenditures, and changes in fund balance provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between
governmental funds and governmental activities.
The City of Fort Walton Beach maintains eight individual governmental funds (General Fund,
Community Redevelopment Agency Fund, Florida Building Code Fund, Law Enforcement Trust Fund,
Law Enforcement Training Fund, Debt Service Fund, Community Development Block Grant Fund, and
Beal Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund). Information is presented separately in the governmental
fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in
fund balance for the General Fund and the Community Redevelopment Agency Fund. Data from the other
six governmental funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each
of these non-major governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements elsewhere in this
report.
The City of Fort Walton Beach adopts an annual appropriated budget for its General Fund, as well as each
of the other governmental funds. A budgetary comparison statement is provided for the General Fund on
page 20 and the Community Redevelopment Agency Fund on page 21 of this report.
Proprietary Funds
All proprietary funds of the City of Fort Walton Beach are maintained as enterprise funds. Enterprise
funds are used to report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the statement of net
position and the statement of activities. The City of Fort Walton Beach uses enterprise funds to account
for its utilities operations (water operations and distribution, sewer collections and treatment, and
stormwater management), sanitation operations (garbage), and golf club operations.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements, only
in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information on utilities
operations, sanitation operations, stormwater operations, and golf club operations, all of which are
considered major funds of the City of Fort Walton Beach except for stormwater, which is considered non-
major. The basic proprietary fund financial statements are found on pages 22-26 of this report.
Fiduciary Funds
Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government.
The City’s fiduciary funds include the Pension Trust Funds (general employees, police officers, and
firefighters). Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statements because the
resources of those funds are not available to support the City of Fort Walton Beach’s own programs. The
accounting used for fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds. The basic fiduciary fund
financial statements are found on pages 27-28 of this report.
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The notes to the financial statements provide additional information that is essential to the full
understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes to
the financial statements begin on page 29 of this report.
OTHER INFORMATION
In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also presents certain
required supplementary information concerning the City of Fort Walton Beach’s progress in funding its
obligation to provide pension benefits to its employees. The required supplementary information is found
on pages 76-78 of this report.
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The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with non-major governmental funds
immediately follow the required supplementary information on Pension funds and can be found beginning
on page 79 of this report.
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
As noted earlier, net position may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government’s financial
position. In the case of the City of Fort Walton Beach, assets exceeded liabilities by $65.4 million (net
position), as reported in Table 1. The government’s net position increased by $480,684 for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2013.
By far, the largest portion of the City’s assets, $44.3 million or 67.7%, reflects its investment in capital
assets (e.g. land, infrastructure, buildings, machinery, and equipment) less any related debt still
outstanding that was used to acquire those assets. The City uses these capital assets to provide services to
citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the City of Fort
Walton Beach reports investment in its capital assets net of related debt, it should be noted that the
resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since capital assets themselves
cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. An additional portion of the City’s assets, 9.0%, represents
resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of
$15.2 million is unrestricted and may be used to meet the government’s ongoing obligations to citizens
and creditors.
Table 1
Statement of Net Position
As of September 30
(In Thousands of Dollars)
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Current and Other $23,855 $18,004 $10,916 $ 11,127 $34,771 $ 29,131
Capital Assets 29,478 30,469 37,834 24,900 67,312 55,369
Total Assets 53,333 48,473 48,750 36,027 102,083 84,500
Long-Term Liabilities
Outstanding 14,159 5,900 17,193 10,292 31,352 16,192
Other Liabilities 1,819 1,400 3,478 1,955 5,297 3,355
Total Liabilities 15,978 7,300 20,671 12,247 36,649 19,547
Net position
Invested in Capital
Net of Related Debt 23,532 25,379 20,767 14,930 44,299 40,309
Restricted 4,494 4,306 1,393 298 5,887 4,604
Unrestricted 9,329 11,488 5,919 8,552 15,248 20,040
Total Net Position $37,355 $41,173 $28,079 $23,780 $65,434 $ 64,953
The overall increase in the City’s net position was $480,684 during the fiscal year. The governmental
activities experienced a decrease, primarily related to the forgiveness of an advance made to the golf fund,
an increase in the other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liability, and an impairment loss on the
disposal of a recreation center due to the construction of a new, consolidated complex.
The business activities experienced an increase primarily related to the forgiveness of an advance made to
the golf fund by the general fund, coupled with an increase in capital contributions and grants due to a
joint project with Okaloosa County and reduction in expenses due to budgetary constraints. This increase
was partially offset by an impairment loss of $786,713, due to the disposition of a re-use water filtration
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system that was no longer viable. The details related to this increase are analyzed further in the Financial
Impacts section of this discussion.
Reported in Table 2 are the key elements of the increase in net position for the current year.
Table 2
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total Activities
2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012
Revenues
Program Revenue:
Charges for Services $ 1,985,972 $ 1,820,410 $ 14,472,546 $ 13,642,515 $ 16,458,518 $ 15,462,925
Operating Grants & 786,652 589,253 1,071 - 787,723 589,253
Contributions
Capital Grants & Contributions 80,936 156,794 1,871,295 331,609 1,952,231 488,403
General Revenue:
Property Taxes 4,175,136 4,295,068 - - 4,175,136 4,295,068
Other Taxes 6,002,679 5,937,581 - - 6,002,679 5,937,581
Tax Increments for 1,311,101 1,386,521 - - 1,311,101 1,386,521
Redevelopment
Other Revenue 2,789,436 3,071,232 38,273 153,283 2,827,709 3,170,515
Total Revenues 17,131,912 17,202,859 16,383,185 14,127,407 33,515,097 31,330,266
Expenses
Primary Government
General Government 2,262,406 4,314,050 - - 2,262,406 4,314,050
Public Safety 9,729,228 9,805,368 - - 9,729,228 9,805,368
Physical Environment 379,681 383,970 - - 379,681 383,970
Transportation 1,631,665 1,592,150 - - 1,631,665 1,592,150
Economic Development 1,090,025 707,603 - - 1,090,025 707,603
Culture & Recreation 2,715,977 2,880,815 - - 2,715,977 2,880,815
Debt Service Interest 324,405 254,516 - - 324,405 254,516
Business-Type Activities
Utilities - - 7,644,240 7,017,160 7,644,240 7,017,160
Sanitation - - 3,163,638 2,741,266 3,163,638 2,741,266
Golf - - 2,023,186 2,012,165 2,023,186 2,012,165
Other - - 611,962 497,211 611,962 497,211
Total Expenses 18,533,387 19,938,472 13,443,026 12,267,802 31,976,413 32,206,274
Increase/(Decrease) in Net Position (1,401,475) (2,735,613) 2,940,159 1,859,605 1,538,684 (876,008)
before Transfers
Transfers (2,145,441) 1,656,032 2,145,441 (1,656,032) - -
Special Item – Impairment Loss (271,287) - (786,713) (588,652) (1,058,000) (588,652)
Increase/(Decrease) in Net (3,818,203) (1,079,581) 4,298,887 (385,079) 480,684 (1,464,660)
Position
Nets Position – 10/1/2012 41,173,477 42,253,058 23,779,613 24,164,692 64,953,090 66,417,750
Net Position – 9/30/2013 $ 37,355,274 $ 41,173,477 $ 28,078,500 $ 23,779,613 $ 65,433,774 $ 64,953,090
Current Year Impacts – Governmental Activities
Governmental activities decreased the City’s net position by $3.8 million for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2013. Key elements of this change are as follows:
Operating grants increased $197,399, or 33.5% due to an additional funding received through the
Assistance to Firefighters and the Local Agency Program grants.
Capital grants for governmental activities decreased $75,858, or 37.5% as a result of the prior
year’s receipt of an infrastructure grant, the loss of which was offset by an increase in the Florida
Department of Transportation local agency grant.
Other revenue decreased $281,763, or 9.2%, attributable primarily to lower investment earnings
and decreased franchise fees due to the final piece of the correction in the method of allocation by
one of the primary revenue sources.
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Other post-employment benefits (OPEB) liability and an impairment loss related to the
demolition of an outdated recreation complex resulted in a decrease in net position of $371,683.
Overall, expenses for governmental activities decreased from prior year by $1.4 million, or 7.0%.
This decrease was offset by a related revenue decrease due to the reclassification of the expense
reimbursements related to the cost allocation plan from transfers to expense reductions.
Expenses for economic development increased by $382,422, or 54.0%, attributable to economic
incentive grants provided through the Community Redevelopment Agency.
The general fund forgave an advance made to the golf fund, which resulted in a decrease of $2.6
million.
Chart 1
Expense and Program Revenue – Governmental Activities
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
Expenses
$4,000,000 Revenues
$2,000,000
$‐
Chart 2
Revenues by Source – Governmental Activities
Other Revenue, Charges for Services, Operating Grants &
Franchise Fees, $206,664 , 1.2% $1,985,972 , 11.6% Contributions,
$1,764,733 , 10.3% $786,652 , 4.6%
Municipal Revenue
Sharing, $818,039 , Capital Grants &
4.8% Contributions,
$80,936 , 0.5%
Tax Increments for
Redevelopment, Property Taxes,
$1,311,101 , 7.7% $4,175,136 , 24.4%
Other Taxes, Sales Tax,
$3,761,437 , 22.0% $2,241,242 , 13.1%
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Current Year Impacts – Business-Type Activities
Business-type activities increased the City’s net position by $4.3 million for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2013. Key elements of this change are as follows:
Capital Grants and Contributions increased $1.5 million, or 464.3% due to funding received for a
joint project with Okaloosa County.
Other Revenue decreased by $115,010, or 75.0%, the majority of which is related to a decline in
investment earnings.
Expenses throughout the enterprise funds increased by $1.2 million, or 9.6%. This increase was
primarily due to the reclassification of the expense reimbursements related to the cost allocation plan
from transfers out to expenses; transfers saw a related increase, a portion of which is attributable to
the forgiveness of an advance made to the Golf Fund.
The Utilities Fund recognized an impairment loss of $786,713, due to the disposition of a re-use
water filtration system that was no longer viable.
Chart 3
Expenses and Program Revenue – Business-Type Activities
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
Expenses
$6,000,000
Revenues
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$‐
Utilities
Sanitation
Golf
Stormwater
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Chart 4
Revenues by Source – Business-Type Activities
Miscellaneous
Income, $38,273 ,
0.2%
Operating Grants &
Contributions,
$1,071 , 0.0%
Charges for Services,
$14,472,546 , 88.3%
Capital Grants &
Contributions,
$1,871,295 , 11.4%
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE CITY’S FUNDS
As noted earlier, the City of Fort Walton Beach uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate
compliance with finance-related legal requirements.
Governmental Funds
The focus of the City’s governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows, outflows, and
balances of available resources. Such information is useful in assessing the City’s financing requirements.
In particular, unrestricted fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government’s net resources
available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.
As of September 30, 2013, the City of Fort Walton Beach’s governmental funds have combined ending
fund balances of $22.1 million, an increase of $5.9 million in comparison with the prior year.
Approximately 43.6% of this amount, or $9.6 million, is available for spending at the discretion of City
Council. The remainder of fund balance is non-spendable or restricted. Details of the fund balance
classifications can be found on page 16 of this report, as well as in Note 18.
The General Fund is the chief operating fund of the City. At the end of this fiscal year, unrestricted fund
balance of the General Fund was $7.6 million, while total fund balance reached $15.7 million. As a
measure of the General Fund’s liquidity, it may be useful to compare both unrestricted fund balance and
total fund balance to total expenditures. Unrestricted fund balance represents 38.0% of the total General
Fund expenditures, while total fund balance represents 78.6% of that same amount.
During the 2013 fiscal year, the fund balance of the City’s General Fund increased by $5.7 million. This
increase was primarily related to the issuance of an $8.5 million Capital Improvement Revenue Note to
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finance the construction of a new recreation complex and purchase golf equipment and a lift truck. This
increase was offset by the forgiveness of an advance to the City’s golf fund.
The Community Redevelopment Agency Fund increased by $97,330. This increase is due to lower than
anticipated spending levels.
Proprietary Funds
The City of Fort Walton Beach’s proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the
government-wide financial statements, but in more detail.
Unrestricted net position of the proprietary funds totaled $5.9 million at September 30, 2013, of which the
Utilities Fund amounted to $3.6 million, the Sanitation Fund totaled $2.1 million, and the Stormwater
Utility Fund was $511,359. The Golf Fund had negative unrestricted net position of $316,714 as a result
of an improper chemical application that substantially impacted course play. In total, net position of the
proprietary funds increased $4.3 million. The factors concerning the finances of these four funds have
already been addressed in the discussion of the City of Fort Walton Beach’s business-type activities.
GENERAL FUND BUDGETARY HIGHLIGHTS
A schedule comparing the original to the final budget and the variance from the final budget to the actual
results is included on page 20 of the financial statements.
Differences between the original budget and the final amended budget were $12.7 million. Significant
information related to this difference is summarized as follows:
The City issued the 2013A Capital Improvement Revenue Note to finance the construction of a
new recreation complex in an amount of $8.5 million.
The City refunded its 2001 Capital Improvement Revenue Bond with the $4.4 million proceeds
from the issuance of the 2013 Capital Improvement Revenue Note.
Actual results, when compared to the final budget, show a variance of $9.0 million for expenditures. This
variance is primarily due to amending the budget for grant revenue received and capital debt issued, but
not yet expended.
CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION
Capital Assets
The City’s investment in capital assets for its governmental and business-type activities, as of September
30, 2013, was $44.3 million (net of accumulated depreciation and related debt). This represents a net
increase of $4.0 million, or 9.9%. Highlights are summarized as follows:
Fewer assets were purchased that were over the GASB 34 threshold.
Capital assets outdated, unserviceable, and no longer used are systematically disposed of on an
annual basis.
An impairment loss of $271,287 and $786,713, due to the demolition of an outdated recreation
complex and the disposition of a re-use water filtration system that was no longer viable were
recorded.
The City began construction of a new force main and pump station. Of the $16.0 million project,
$14.2 million was expended during the fiscal year and added to Construction in Progress, a
portion of which was financed through existing reserves and a contribution from Okaloosa
County.
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Table 3
Total Capital Assets
Net of Accumulated Depreciation
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total Activities
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2012
Land $ 9,961,261 $ 9,961,261 $ 765,078 $ 765,078 $ 10,726,339 $ 10,726,339
Buildings 6,434,774 7,057,626 1,926,888 2,052,313 8,361,662 9,109,939
Improvements Other Than Buildings 5,926,341 6,110,056 17,212,291 16,783,482 23,138,632 22,893,538
Infrastructure 4,121,764 4,431,266 - - 4,121,764 4,431,266
Intangible Assets 281,928 393,935 18,277 23,253 300,205 417,188
Machinery & Equipment 1,713,565 2,026,331 2,455,379 2,618,635 4,161,944 4,644,966
Equipment under Capital Lease 58,565 397 - 12,429 58,565 12,826
Easements - - 34,642 28,532 34,642 28,532
Construction in Progress 979,617 488,118 15,421,355 2,616,944 16,400,972 3,105,062
$ 29,477,815 $ 30,468,990 $ 37,833,910 $ 24,900,666 $ 67,311,725 $ 55,369,656
Additional information on the capital assets of the City of Fort Walton Beach can be found in Note 5 of
this report on page 48.
Long-Term Debt
As shown in the following table, as of September 30, 2013, the City had total bonded debt, revenue notes,
and capital leases outstanding of $30.7 million. All of the City’s debt represents bonds and notes secured
solely by specified revenue sources (i.e. revenue bonds/notes) and capital leases. The City has no general
obligation or special assessment debt. The State of Florida does not place a legal limit of debt on
municipalities. For general obligation debts greater than one year, the City is required to conduct a voter
referendum.
Table 4
Outstanding Debt
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total Activities
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2012
Revenue Bonds $ - $ 4,428,144 $ 9,925,055 $ 10,199,963 $ 9,925,055 $ 14,628,107
Revenue Notes 13,535,936 661,796 73,533 61,221 13,609,469 723,017
State Revolving Fund - - 7,068,522 - 7,068,522 -
Capital Leases 101,696 - - 13,458 101,696 13,458
$ 13,637,632 $ 5,089,940 $ 17,067,110 $ 10,274,642 $ 30,704,742 $ 15,364,582
Additional information on the City of Fort Walton Beach’s long-term debt can be found in Note 13 and
14 of this report on pages 63-68.
ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET AND RATES
Economic indicators and factors that are useful for evaluating the framework within which the City
operates are discussed below.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is 1.3% higher than a year ago. This indicator translates into a
higher cost of providing services to residents.
The Municipal Cost Index is 1.9% higher than a year ago. This index is prepared to show the
effects of inflation on the cost of providing municipal services.
The Consumer Confidence Index is at its highest level since 2008. This indicator measures
economic conditions by gauging the future spending of consumers.
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The Leading Economic Index has grown steadily over the last year and is designed to signal
turning point patterns in economic data.
The military has a significant presence in our community. These installations are essential to the
continued long-term economic vitality of this area. Combined, the military and defense-related
industries have a $6.0 billion annual impact on Okaloosa County’s economy, with approximately
73% of our local economy supported by the military.
These indicators, as well as others, were taken into account when adopting the City’s budget for fiscal
year 2014. The City’s budget for fiscal year 2014 totals $34.7 million, which is $2.7 million higher than
the fiscal year 2013 approved budget, due to efforts to return the City to financial stability and
programmatic sustainability. The 2014 budget allocates $18.3 million, a 19.3% increase as compared to
the fiscal year 2013 budget, to the General fund, $13.2 million to the Enterprise funds, and $3.2 million to
other funds.
For the fiscal year 2014 budget, the ad valorem rate increased to 5.7697 mills. A 3% increase in water and
sewer rates is included in the budget; no other significant changes to the City’s various rate and fees are
included in the fiscal year 2014 budget.
Personnel expenses account for approximately 50.0% of the City’s budget. The City’s fiscal year 2014
budget remains relatively stable in this category, at 291.02 full time equivalent positions.
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
This financial report is designed to provide citizens, taxpayers, customers, and creditors with a general
overview of the City of Fort Walton Beach’s finances and to demonstrate the City’s accountability for the
money it receives. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report, or requests for
additional information, should be addressed to the Finance Director, 107 Miracle Strip Parkway S.W.,
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32548. This document and other financial information are available
on the City’s website at www.fwb.org. Inquiries may also be sent via email to the Finance Department at
finance@fwb.org.
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EXHIBIT I
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30, 2013
Primary Government
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 12,769,564 $ 8,468,736 $ 21,238,300
Investments 2,005,963 - 2,005,963
Receivables, net 225,017 795,954 1,020,971
Internal balances 157,846 (157,846) -
Due from other governments 97,007 - 97,007
Inventory, at cost 254,229 58,157 312,386
Restricted assets
Cash and cash equivalents 7,712,549 1,552,512 9,265,061
Capital assets
Non-depreciable/amortizable 10,940,878 16,221,075 27,161,953
Depreciable/amortizable, net 18,536,937 21,612,835 40,149,772
Other assets
Bond issue costs, net 26,879 182,649 209,528
Net pension asset 606,629 - 606,629
Other receivables, net - 15,917 15,917
TOTAL ASSETS 53,333,498 48,749,989 102,083,487
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable 463,363 2,262,918 2,726,281
Accrued liabilities 585,242 184,071 769,313
Due to other governments - 338,525 338,525
Unearned revenue - 55,708 55,708
Payable from restricted assets
Accrued interest 3,783 108,672 112,455
Customer deposits - 164,599 164,599
Non-current liabilities
Due within one year
Compensated absences 172,537 55,236 227,773
Leases payable 12,042 - 12,042
Notes payable 582,311 18,643 600,954
Revenues bonds payable - 290,000 290,000
Due in more than one year
Compensated absences 517,612 165,701 683,313
Leases payable 89,654 - 89,654
Notes payable 12,953,625 54,890 13,008,515
Revenue bonds payable - 9,635,055 9,635,055
State revolving loan payable - 7,068,522 7,068,522
Other post-employment benefits 598,055 268,949 867,004
TOTAL LIABILITIES 15,978,224 20,671,489 36,649,713
NET POSITION
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 23,531,576 20,766,800 44,298,376
Restricted
Debt service 21,156 1,087,405 1,108,561
System improvements - 305,508 305,508
Improvement districts 3,833,430 - 3,833,430
Public safety 462,375 - 462,375
Other purposes 177,129 - 177,129
Unrestricted 9,329,608 5,918,787 15,248,395
TOTAL NET POSITION $ 37,355,274 $ 28,078,500 $ 65,433,774
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT II
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Program Revenues Net (Expense) Revenue and Changes in Net Position
Primary Government
Charges for Operating Grants Capital Grants and Governmental Business-Type
Expenses Services and Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total
Function/Program Activities
Government activities
General government $ 2,662,406 $ 409,983 $ 1,500 $ - $ (2,250,923) $ - $ (2,250,923)
Public safety 9,729,228 640,271 410,609 8,427 (8,669,921) - (8,669,921)
Physical environment 379,681 404,429 216,930 - 241,678 - 241,678
Transportation 1,631,665 122,275 - 72,509 (1,436,881) - (1,436,881)
Economic environment 1,090,025 34,652 55,411 - (999,962) - (999,962)
Culture and recreation 2,715,977 374,362 102,202 - (2,239,413) - (2,239,413)
Debt service interest 324,405 - - - (324,405) - (324,405)
Total government activities 18,533,387 1,985,972 786,652 80,936 (15,679,827) - (15,679,827)
Business-type activities
Utilities 7,644,240 8,623,082 - 1,871,295 - 2,850,137 2,850,137
Sanitation 3,163,638 3,499,559 1,071 - - 336,992 336,992
Golf 2,023,186 1,758,709 - - - (264,477) (264,477)
Stormwater 611,962 591,196 - - - (20,766) (20,766)
Total business-type activities 13,443,026 14,472,546 1,071 1,871,295 - 2,901,886 2,901,886
Total primary government $ 31,976,413 $ 16,458,518 $ 787,723 $ 1,952,231 $ (15,679,827) $ 2,901,886 $ (12,777,941)
General Revenues
Taxes
Property taxes $ 4,175,136 $ - $ 4,175,136
Sales taxes 2,241,242 - 2,241,242
Utility service taxes 3,761,437 - 3,761,437
Tax increments for redevelopment district 1,311,101 - 1,311,101
Franchise fees 1,764,733 - 1,764,733
Intergovernmental, unrestricted 818,039 - 818,039
Gain on sale of assets 37,833 20,662 58,495
Miscellaneous 106,546 6,504 113,050
Investment earnings 62,285 11,107 73,392
Special item: loss on impairment of capital asset (271,287) (786,713) (1,058,000)
Transfers (2,145,441) 2,145,441 -
Total general revenues, transfers and special item 11,861,624 1,397,001 13,258,625
Change in net position (3,818,203) 4,298,887 480,684
Net position - beginning of year 41,173,477 23,779,613 64,953,090
Net position - end of year $ 37,355,274 $ 28,078,500 $ 65,433,774
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT IIIA
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 2013
Community Other Total
Redevelopment Governmental Governmental
General Fund Agency Funds Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,391,042 $ 3,871,136 $ 507,386 $ 12,769,564
Investments - - 2,005,963 2,005,963
Receivables 224,872 36 109 225,017
Due from other funds 165,600 - - 165,600
Due from other governments 76,336 - 20,671 97,007
Inventory, at cost 254,229 - - 254,229
Restricted assets
Cash and cash equivalents 7,691,393 - 21,156 7,712,549
TOTAL ASSETS $ 16,803,472 $ 3,871,172 $ 2,555,285 $ 23,229,929
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 426,158 $ 21,767 $ 15,438 $ 463,363
Accrued liabilities 553,185 15,975 16,082 585,242
Due to other funds - - 7,754 7,754
Deferred revenue 110,564 - - 110,564
Total liabilities 1,089,907 37,742 39,274 1,166,923
Fund balance
Nonspendable 254,229 - - 254,229
Restricted 7,868,522 3,833,430 483,531 12,185,483
Committed 5,501,353 - 2,035,225 7,536,578
Assigned 1,301,385 - - 1,301,385
Unassigned 788,076 - (2,745) 785,331
Total fund balance 15,713,565 3,833,430 2,516,011 22,063,006
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 16,803,472 $ 3,871,172 $ 2,555,285 $ 23,229,929
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT IIIB
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET TO THE
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30, 2013
Fund balance - total governmental funds (page 16) $ 22,063,006
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position are
different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and therefore
are not reported in the funds.
Governmental non-depreciable/amortizable assets 10,940,878
Governmental depreciable/amortizable assets 45,918,558
Less accumulated depreciation/amortization (27,381,621)
29,477,815
Other assets used in governmental activities are not current financial resources and
therefore are not reported in the governmental funds.
Net pension asset 606,629
Bond issuance costs 239,956
Less related accumulated amortization (213,077)
633,508
Deferred revenue in governmental funds is susceptible to full accrual on the entity-wide
statements.
Special assessment for street resurfacing 110,564
Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and therefore are not
reported in the governmental funds.
Notes payable (13,535,936)
Accrued interest (3,783)
Capital leases (101,696)
Compensated absences (690,149)
Other post-employment benefits (598,055)
(14,929,619)
Net position of governmental activities (page 14) $ 37,355,274
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT IVA
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Community Other Total
Redevelopment Governmental Governmental
General Agency Funds Funds
REVENUES
Taxes $ 9,141,063 $ 760,094 $ - $ 9,901,157
Permits and fees 1,810,136 - 411,270 2,221,406
Intergovernmental 2,563,283 766,007 71,586 3,400,876
Charges for services 882,824 182,492 - 1,065,316
Fines and forfeits 201,691 - 40,232 241,923
Miscellaneous 371,729 9,840 50,056 431,625
TOTAL REVENUES 14,970,726 1,718,433 573,144 17,262,303
EXPENDITURES
Current
General governmental services 2,514,734 - - 2,514,734
Public safety 8,339,581 464,149 262,516 9,066,246
Physical environment 303,042 - 8,642 311,684
Transportation 1,010,687 1,700 - 1,012,387
Economic environment - 976,508 56,151 1,032,659
Culture and recreation 2,267,141 - - 2,267,141
Capital outlay 1,094,998 178,746 8,398 1,282,142
Debt service
Principal 4,470,000 - 70,488 4,540,488
Interest - - 202,719 202,719
Other debt service costs - - 628 628
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 20,000,183 1,621,103 609,542 22,230,828
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES (5,029,457) 97,330 (36,398) (4,968,525)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Issuance of debt 13,046,323 - - 13,046,323
Transfers in 453,826 - 220,010 673,836
Transfers out (2,815,987) - (3,290) (2,819,277)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) 10,684,162 - 216,720 10,900,882
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 5,654,705 97,330 180,322 5,932,357
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR 10,058,860 3,736,100 2,335,689 16,130,649
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ 15,713,565 $ 3,833,430 $ 2,516,011 $ 22,063,006
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT IVB
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds (page 18) $ 5,932,357
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities are different
because:
Governmental funds do not report capital assets on the balance sheet; however, they are
reported in the government-wide financial statements. Governmental funds report
capital outlays as expenditures; however, in the statement of activities, the cost of those
assets is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Expenditures for capital assets 1,222,017
Less current year depreciation/amortization (1,962,126)
(740,109)
Governmental funds do not report capital assets on the balance sheet; however, they are
reported in the government-wide financial statements. Accordingly, proceeds received
for disposals of capital assets are shown as income in the governmental financial
statements and a gain or loss is reported in the statement of activities.
Disposals of capital assets and adjustments (1,219,967)
Accumulated depreciation associated with disposals and adjustments 968,900
(251,067)
Transfer of capital assets to stormwater fund (13,975)
Accumulated depreciation associated with transfers 13,975
-
Special assessment revenue in the governmental funds is recognized when due;
however, the revenue was recognized in the Statement of Activities when it was earned
(when levied).
Special assessment for street resurfacing (4,715)
Special assessment for affordable housing (147,840)
Special assessment interest and penalties 1,942
(150,613)
The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to governmental
funds, while the repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current
financial resources of governmental funds. Neither transaction, however, has any effect
on net position. Also, governmental funds report the effect of issuance costs, premiums,
discounts and similar items when debt is first issued, whereas these amounts are
deferred and amortized in the statement of activities.
Note proceeds (13,046,323)
Debt principal payments 4,540,488
Amortization of current year bond discount (41,857)
Amortization of bond and note issue costs (134,488)
Change in accrued interest on long-term debt 55,287
(8,626,893)
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.
Net pension asset 101,226
Change in long-term compensated absences 17,292
Change in other post-employment benefits (100,396)
18,122
Change in net position of governmental activities (page 15) $ (3,818,203)
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VA
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
GENERAL FUND
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND
BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts
Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Taxes $ 8,906,921 $ 8,906,921 $ 9,141,063 $ 234,142
Permits and fees 2,077,249 2,077,249 1,810,136 (267,113)
Intergovernmental 2,471,016 3,203,908 2,563,283 (640,625)
Charges for services 915,081 919,185 882,824 (36,361)
Fines and forfeits 103,700 103,700 201,691 97,991
Miscellaneous 376,472 425,117 371,729 (53,388)
TOTAL REVENUES 14,850,439 15,636,080 14,970,726 (665,354)
EXPENDITURES
Current
General government services 4,103,468 2,997,149 2,514,734 482,415
Public safety 8,079,102 8,228,146 8,339,581 (111,435)
Physical environment 287,085 304,641 303,042 1,599
Transportation 1,139,634 1,141,107 1,010,687 130,420
Culture and recreation 2,388,130 2,432,494 2,267,141 165,353
Capital outlay 294,302 9,408,563 1,094,998 8,313,565
Debt service - 4,470,000 4,470,000 -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 16,291,721 28,982,100 20,000,183 8,981,917
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES (1,441,282) (13,346,020) (5,029,457) 8,316,563
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Debt proceeds - 13,045,712 13,046,323 611
Transfers in 1,886,863 454,871 453,826 (1,045)
Transfers out (510,229) (426,158) (2,815,987) (2,389,829)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
(USES) 1,376,634 13,074,425 10,684,162 (2,390,263)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (64,648) (271,595) 5,654,705 5,926,300
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR 64,648 271,595 10,058,860 9,787,265
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 15,713,565 $ 15,713,565
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VB
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND
BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts
Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Taxes $ 760,094 $ 760,094 $ 760,094 $ -
Intergovernmental 551,007 602,252 766,007 163,755
Charges for services - - 182,492 182,492
Miscellaneous 15,000 15,000 9,840 (5,160)
TOTAL REVENUES 1,326,101 1,377,346 1,718,433 341,087
EXPENDITURES
Current
Public safety 414,838 470,507 464,149 6,358
Transportation - 1,700 1,700 -
Economic environment 694,420 1,733,675 976,508 757,167
Capital outlay 85,000 354,162 178,746 175,416
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,194,258 2,560,044 1,621,103 938,941
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES 131,843 (1,182,698) 97,330 1,280,028
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers out (131,843) (43) - 43
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (1,182,741) 97,330 1,280,071
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR - 1,182,741 3,736,100 2,553,359
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 3,833,430 $ 3,833,430
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VI
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30, 2013
Other
Sanitation Enterprise
Utilities Fund Fund Golf Fund Funds Total
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,757,274 $ 2,175,998 $ - $ 535,464 $ 8,468,736
Restricted assets - cash and cash
equivalents 1,547,479 740 4,293 - 1,552,512
Receivables, net 546,997 213,068 182 35,707 795,954
Inventory - at cost 26,497 - 31,660 - 58,157
Total current assets 7,878,247 2,389,806 36,135 571,171 10,875,359
Capital assets, net
Non-depreciable/amortizable 16,137,143 - 55,400 28,532 16,221,075
Depreciable/amortizable, net 16,781,547 1,396,235 2,563,974 871,079 21,612,835
Total capital assets 32,918,690 1,396,235 2,619,374 899,611 37,833,910
Other assets
Bond issue costs, net 180,434 - 2,215 - 182,649
Other receivables, net 15,917 - - - 15,917
Total other assets 196,351 - 2,215 - 198,566
Total non-current assets 33,115,041 1,396,235 2,621,589 899,611 38,032,476
TOTAL ASSETS $ 40,993,288 $ 3,786,041 $ 2,657,724 $ 1,470,782 $ 48,907,835
Continued...
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VI
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30, 2013
Other
Sanitation Enterprise
Utilities Fund Fund Golf Fund Funds Total
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 2,114,152 $ 109,198 $ 33,184 $ 6,384 $ 2,262,918
Accrued liabilities
Compensated absences 29,884 13,702 8,838 2,812 55,236
Wages 81,157 39,713 39,225 18,172 178,267
Other 1,539 1,102 386 2,777 5,804
Due to other governments 323,582 7,806 7,137 - 338,525
Due to other funds - - 157,846 - 157,846
Revenue bonds payable 290,000 - - - 290,000
Revenue note payable - - 18,643 - 18,643
Payable from restricted assets
Accrued interest 108,190 - 482 - 108,672
Customer deposits 163,859 740 - - 164,599
Unearned revenue 31,630 - 24,078 - 55,708
Total current liabilities 3,143,993 172,261 289,819 30,145 3,636,218
Non-current liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Compensated absences 89,650 41,104 26,513 8,434 165,701
Revenue bonds payable 9,635,055 - - - 9,635,055
Revenue note payable - - 54,890 - 54,890
State revolving loan payable 7,068,522 - - - 7,068,522
Other post-employment benefits 127,397 67,237 53,082 21,233 268,949
Total non-current liabilities 16,920,624 108,341 134,485 29,667 17,193,117
TOTAL LIABILITIES 20,064,617 280,602 424,304 59,812 20,829,335
NET POSITION
Invested in capital assets, net of
related debt 15,925,113 1,396,235 2,545,841 899,611 20,766,800
Restricted
Debt service 1,083,112 - 4,293 - 1,087,405
System improvements 305,508 - - - 305,508
Unrestricted 3,614,938 2,109,204 (316,714) 511,359 5,918,787
TOTAL NET POSITION $ 20,928,671 $ 3,505,439 $ 2,233,420 $ 1,410,970 $ 28,078,500
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VII
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Other
Sanitation Enterprise
Utilities Fund Fund Golf Fund Funds Total
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for services $ 8,606,702 $ 3,499,559 $ 1,661,260 $ 591,196 $ 14,358,717
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personal services 1,792,104 970,497 997,780 286,977 4,047,358
Operating 4,374,686 1,948,071 763,272 258,553 7,344,582
Depreciation/amortization expense 1,293,383 245,070 239,887 66,432 1,844,772
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 7,460,173 3,163,638 2,000,939 611,962 13,236,712
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 1,146,529 335,921 (339,679) (20,766) 1,122,005
NON-OPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Rental income 16,380 - 97,449 - 113,829
Interest expense (170,222) - (21,482) - (191,704)
Amortization (13,447) - (765) - (14,212)
Gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets (7,243) 26,729 - 1,176 20,662
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment (11,948) (4,343) - (1,022) (17,313)
Realized gain (loss) on investment (18,159) (6,601) - (1,553) (26,313)
Interest 37,762 13,877 - 3,094 54,733
Grants in aid (398) - - - (398)
Miscellaneous 1,228 4,106 1,265 976 7,575
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUES
(EXPENSES) (166,047) 33,768 76,467 2,671 (53,141)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS,
SPECIAL ITEM AND OPERATING TRANSFERS 980,482 369,689 (263,212) (18,095) 1,068,864
CONTRIBUTIONS, SPECIAL ITEM AND
TRANSFERS
Capital grants and contributions 1,871,295 - - - 1,871,295
Special item: impairment loss on capital asset (786,713) - - - (786,713)
Transfers in - - 2,595,977 - 2,595,977
Transfers out (320,536) (130,000) - - (450,536)
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS, SPECIAL ITEM
AND TRANSFERS 764,046 (130,000) 2,595,977 - 3,230,023
CHANGE IN NET POSITION 1,744,528 239,689 2,332,765 (18,095) 4,298,887
NET POSITION - BEGINNING OF YEAR 19,184,143 3,265,750 (99,345) 1,429,065 23,779,613
NET POSITION - END OF YEAR $ 20,928,671 $ 3,505,439 $ 2,233,420 $ 1,410,970 $ 28,078,500
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VIII
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Other
Sanitation Enterprise
Utilities Fund Fund Golf Fund Funds Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers and users $ 8,639,973 $ 3,481,869 $ 1,665,710 $ 619,417 $ 14,406,969
Payments to suppliers (3,233,670) (1,948,961) (747,233) (281,268) (6,211,132)
Payments to employees (1,758,836) (943,292) (953,625) (263,404) (3,919,157)
Miscellaneous income 17,608 4,106 98,714 976 121,404
Net cash provided by operating activities 3,665,075 593,722 63,566 75,721 4,398,084
CASH FLOWS FROM NON-CAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Borrowings (repayments)
Change in intergovernmental balances 628,706 105 595 - 629,406
Due to other funds - - 127,785 - 127,785
Grants and aids (398) - - - (398)
Transfers out (320,536) (130,000) - - (450,536)
Net cash used by non-capital
financing activities 307,772 (129,895) 128,380 - 306,257
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of capital assets (15,196,541) (284,308) (104,441) (21,500) (15,606,790)
Proceeds from disposal of capital assets 29,068 33,216 - 439 62,723
Capital grants and contributions 1,871,295 - - - 1,871,295
Principal paid on advance from other fund - - (64,708) - (64,708)
Principal paid on leases payable - - (13,458) - (13,458)
Proceeds from note payable - - 28,071 - 28,071
Proceeds from state revolving loan 7,068,523 - - - 7,068,523
Principal paid on bonds and notes payable (280,000) - (15,759) - (295,759)
Interest paid on bond, loan, lease and advance payables (172,672) - (21,651) - (194,323)
Net cash used by capital and related financing
activities (6,680,327) (251,092) (191,946) (21,061) (7,144,426)
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES
Interest income 7,655 2,933 - 519 11,107
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,699,825) 215,668 - 55,179 (2,428,978)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING
OF YEAR 10,004,578 1,961,070 4,293 480,285 12,450,226
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF
YEAR $ 7,304,753 $ 2,176,738 $ 4,293 $ 535,464 $ 10,021,248
Continued...
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT VIII
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Other
Sanitation Golf Enterprise
Utilities Fund Fund Fund Funds Total
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
CONSIST OF
Current assets $ 5,757,274 $ 2,175,998 $ - $ 535,464 $ 8,468,736
Restricted assets, current 1,547,479 740 4,293 1,552,512
Total cash and cash equivalents $ 7,304,753 $ 2,176,738 $ 4,293 $ 535,464 $ 10,021,248
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING
ACTIVITIES
Operating income (loss) $ 1,146,529 $ 335,921 $ (339,679) $ (20,766) $ 1,122,005
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation 1,293,383 245,070 239,887 66,432 1,844,772
Miscellaneous revenue 17,608 4,106 98,714 976 121,404
Decrease (increase) in assets
Accounts receivable 3,004 (17,175) 722 28,221 14,772
Inventory (13,290) - (976) - (14,266)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable 1,155,626 (608) 17,205 (22,449) 1,149,774
Compensated absences payable 268 4,597 (4,045) (1,005) (185)
Wages 11,313 2,882 601 5,805 20,601
Other liabilities (1,320) (282) (190) (266) (2,058)
Customer deposits 16,490 (515) - - 15,975
Other post-employment benefits 21,687 19,726 47,599 18,773 107,785
Deferred revenue 13,777 - 3,728 - 17,505
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 3,665,075 $ 593,722 $ 63,566 $ 75,721 $ 4,398,084
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH
TRANSACTIONS
Amortization of bond and note issue costs $ 8,356 $ - $ 765 $ - $ -
Amortization of discounts and deferred loss on
refunding $ 5,091 $ - $ - $ - $ -
Forgiveness of advance from other fund $ - $ - $ 2,595,977 $ - $ -
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT IX
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
September 30, 2013
Employee
Retirement
Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,992,932
Investments, at market
U.S. Government and Agency obligations 9,635,255
Corporate obligations 8,515,594
Corporate equity 33,592,964
Mutual funds 14,025,140
Total investments 65,768,953
Due from State of Florida 18,571
TOTAL ASSETS $ 68,780,456
NET POSITION
Held in trust for pension and employee retirement benefits $ 68,780,456
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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EXHIBIT X
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
FIDUCIARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Employee
Retirement
Funds
ADDITIONS
Contributions
Employer $ 2,777,112
Plan members 456,677
State of Florida 375,111
Total contributions 3,608,900
Investment income (loss) 7,729,489
Less investment expense (269,105)
Net investment income (loss) 7,460,384
Miscellaneous revenue 109,598
TOTAL ADDITIONS 11,178,882
DEDUCTIONS
Benefits and refunds paid
Retirement payments 4,881,143
Disability payments 156,257
Refunds 80,170
Total benefits and refunds paid 5,117,570
Administrative expenses
Legal 11,360
Contractual services 115,844
Other 26,105
Total administrative expenses 153,309
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS 5,270,879
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 5,908,003
NET POSITION HELD IN TRUST FOR PENSION BENEFITS
BEGINNING OF YEAR 62,872,453
END OF YEAR $ 68,780,456
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these financial statements.
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, (the City) was originally chartered as a
municipality under laws of the State of Florida Special Act of the Florida Legislature in
1937. The City Manager-Council form of government was established in 1953. As
authorized by its charter, the City provides the following services: public safety (police,
fire, and inspection), highways and streets, water and sewer, sanitation, stormwater, culture
and recreation, public improvements, planning and zoning, and general administrative
services.
The financial statements of the City have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted (GAAP) in the United States of America applicable to
governmental units and the Uniform Accounting System mandated by Chapter 218.33,
Florida Statutes. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the standard-
setting body for governmental accounting and financial reporting.
The following is a summary of the more significant accounting policies of the City:
A. The Reporting Entity
A seven member City Council and a Mayor govern the City, each elected at-large for
four-year terms. The Council has no powers other than those expressly vested in it by
State Statute and the City Charter, and their governmental powers cannot be delegated.
As required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America, these financial statements present the City of Fort Walton Beach (the
primary government) and its component unit. In evaluating the City as a reporting
entity, management has considered all potential component units for which the City
may or may not be financially accountable and, as such, be included within the City's
financial statements. Management utilized criteria set forth in GASB No. 61 for
determining financial accountability of potential component units in evaluating all
potential component units. In accordance with GASB No. 61, the City (primary
government) is financially accountable if it appoints a voting majority of the potential
component unit's governing board and 1) it is able to impose its will on the
organization or 2) there is a potential for the organization to provide specific financial
benefit to or impose specific financial burden on the City. In addition, component
units can be other organizations for which the nature and significance of their
relationship with the primary government are such that exclusion would cause the
reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
A. The Reporting Entity (Continued)
As of September 30, 2013, the City of Fort Walton Beach had one component unit, as
defined by GASB 61, which has been presented in the financial statements of the
primary government using the blended presentation method, and is presented as a
governmental fund type with a fiscal year end of September 30. The Fort Walton
Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (the Agency) was formed to prepare a
community redevelopment plan for a designated geographic area within the City of
Fort Walton Beach, Florida. All of the City's council members serve as board
members of the Agency. The Agency's governing body is the same as the governing
body of the City and the Agency provides services specifically to the Community
Redevelopment Area of the City. Due to the nature and significance of the Agency's
relationship with the City, exclusion of the Agency's financial operations would render
the City's financial statements incomplete or misleading.
The Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority (the Authority) is considered a related
organization to the City rather than a component unit. The City Council of Fort
Walton Beach, Florida appoints the board members of the Authority. However, the
Authority's board operates independently of the City Council and does not create a
financial burden or benefit to the City.
B. Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements
The basic financial statements include both government-wide (based on the City as a
whole) and fund financial statements. The government-wide financial statements (i.e.,
the statement of position and the statement of activities) report information on all of
the nonfiduciary activities of the primary government and its component unit. For the
most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from these statements.
Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental
revenues, are reported separately from business-type activities, which rely, to a
significant extent, on fees and charges for support.
The Statement of Activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a
given function or segment is offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those
that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues
include 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit
from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and 2)
grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital
requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not properly
included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
B. Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
Separate fund financial statements are provided for governmental funds, proprietary
funds, and fiduciary funds, even though fiduciary funds are excluded from the
government-wide financial statements. Major individual governmental funds and
major enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial
statements.
C. Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting
The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources
measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary fund
and fiduciary fund financial statements. Revenues are recorded when earned and
expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of related
cash flows. Pension plans recognize revenue when contributions are due as there is a
statutory requirement to make the contribution. Property taxes are recorded as
revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are recognized
as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been
met.
Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial
resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues
are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are
considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon
enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the City
considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 6 months of the end of
the current fiscal period, except for property taxes, for which the period is 60 days.
Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual
accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to
compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded only when payment is
due.
Franchise fees, licenses, and interest associated with the current fiscal period are all
considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as revenues of the
current fiscal period. Only the portion of special assessments receivable within the
current fiscal period is considered to be susceptible to accrual as revenue of the current
period. Sales taxes, gasoline taxes, and other intergovernmental revenues collected
and held by the state at year-end on behalf of the City, are also recognized as revenue.
All other revenue items are considered to be measurable and available only when cash
is received by the government.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting (Continued)
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector bills and collects property taxes for the City in
accordance with the laws of the State of Florida. Property taxes attach as an
enforceable lien on property as of the date of assessment and remain in effect until
discharge by payment. Taxes are payable when levied (on November 1, or as soon
thereafter as the assessment roll becomes available to the Tax Collector).
The following is the current property tax calendar:
Lien Date January 1, 2013
Levy Date November 1, 2013
Due Date November 1, 2013
Delinquent Date April 1, 2014
Discounts of 1% for each month taxes are paid prior to March 2014 are granted.
Revenue recognition criteria for property taxes under the GASB requires that property
taxes expected to be collected within 60 days of the current period be accrued. No
accrual has been made for 2013 ad valorem taxes because property taxes are not
legally due until subsequent to the end of the fiscal year. Current year taxes, which are
uncollected as of the end of the fiscal year, are generally immaterial in amount and
highly susceptible to uncollectibility and, therefore, are not recorded as a receivable on
the balance sheet date.
D. Basis of Presentation
The financial transactions of the City are recorded in individual funds. Each fund is a
separate accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and
other financial resources, together with all related liabilities and residual equities or
balances, and changes therein, which are segregated for the purpose of carrying on
specific activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with special regulations,
restrictions or limitations. As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been
eliminated from the government-wide financial statements. Exceptions to this general
rule are other charges between the government's utility function and various other
functions of the government. Elimination of these charges would distort the direct
costs and program revenues reported for the various functions concerned.
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants
for goods, services, or privileges provided, 2) operating grants and contributions, and
3) capital grants and contributions, including special assessments. Internally dedicated
resources are reported as general revenues rather than as program revenues. Likewise,
general revenues include all taxes.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
D. Basis of Presentation (Continued)
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 revenues of the City's enterprise funds are
charges to customers for sales and services. The City considers all impact fee revenue
as capital contributions for the water and sewer system; therefore, no amount from the
impact fee is included in operating revenue. Operating expenses for enterprise funds
include the cost of sales and service, administrative expenses, and depreciation on
capital assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as
non-operating revenues and expenses.
The following three broad classifications are used to categorize the fund types used by
the City:
Governmental
Governmental funds focus on the determination of financial position and changes in
financial position (sources, uses, and balances of financial resources) and not net
income. The City has the following major governmental funds:
General Fund - This is the City's primary operating fund and is used to account for all
financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
Community Redevelopment Fund - The community redevelopment fund is the
operating fund of the Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (the
"Agency"). It is used to account for the activities of the Agency.
Proprietary
Proprietary funds focus on the determination of net income, changes in net position,
financial position, and cash flows. All of the City's proprietary funds are enterprise
funds, as fees are charged to external users for services. The following is a description
of the major proprietary funds of the City:
Utilities Fund - Used to account for the operations of the City, which provides
distribution of potable water, sales and service and sanitary wastewater collection,
treatment and disposal.
Sanitation Fund - Accounts for the operation of the City that provides for solid waste
collection and disposal.
Golf Fund - Accounts for the operations and maintenance of the City-owned golf
courses.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
D. Basis of Presentation (Continued)
Fiduciary
Fiduciary funds are used to account for the assets held on behalf of outside parties,
including other governments, or on behalf of other funds within the City. The City has
the following type of Fiduciary funds:
Pension Trust Funds - Used to report the resources that are required to be held in trust
for the members and beneficiaries of the three defined benefit pension plans
administered by the City: General Employees' Retirement Fund, Police Officers'
Retirement Fund, and Firefighters' Retirement Fund.
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The City considers all highly liquid investments (including restricted assets) with a
maturity of 90 days or less when purchased, and investments with the State Board of
Administration (SBA), to be cash equivalents. Additionally, each fund's equity in the
City's investment pool (see Note 3) is considered to be cash equivalent since the funds
can deposit or effectively withdraw cash at any time without prior notice or penalty.
Deposits and Investments
Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, requires the investment of surplus public funds and
prescribes the instruments in which those investments are authorized, specifically the
State of Florida Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund, direct obligations of the
United States Government or other obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the
United States Government, collateralized interest-bearing time deposits or savings
accounts in state or federal banks or savings and loan associations, debt securities of
the Federal Farm Credit Banks, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, the
Federal Home Loan Bank, the Government National Mortgage Association, the
Federal National Mortgage Association, and securities of or other interest in certain
investment companies or investment trusts, the portfolio of which is limited to United
States Government obligations or repurchase agreements fully collateralized by such
obligations. The City adheres strictly to the provisions of those cited Statutes, as well
as with Chapter 280, Florida Statutes, which requires the City to maintain deposits
only with "Qualified Public Depositories." The City maintains a cash and investment
pool available for use by all funds. Earnings from such investments are allocated to
the respective funds based on applicable cash participation by each fund.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Deposits and Investments (Continued)
In addition, restricted cash accounts, certificates of deposit, and other investments are
separately maintained by a few City funds in accordance with bond ordinances,
retirement fund plan documents and other contractual agreements. The Beal Memorial
Cemetery Perpetual Care Special Revenue Fund also invests excess cash in allowable
debt and equity investments to maximize return on investment. Investments are stated
at fair value, based on quoted market prices.
The City's cash and investment pool and certain individual funds participate in the
Local Government Surplus Trust Fund - Florida PRIME and Fund B, operated by
Florida's State Board of Administration (SBA). The SBA is governed by Chapter 19-1
of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC). The FAC provides guidance and
establishes the general operating procedures for the administration of the Local
Government Surplus Trust Funds. Additionally, the Florida Auditor General performs
an operational audit of activities and investments of the SBA. GASB Statement No.
31, titled Accounting and Financial Reporting for Certain Investments and for
External Investment Pools, applies to the Florida PRIME and Fund B. GASB 31
outlines the two options for accounting and reporting for money market investment
pools as either "2a-7 like" or fluctuating net asset value (NAV). GASB 31 describes a
"2a-7 like" pool as an external investment pool that is not registered with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment company, but
nevertheless has a policy that it will, and does, operate in a manner consistent with
Rule 2a-7 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). Rule 2a-7 is the
rule that permits money market funds to use amortized cost to maintain a constant
NAV of $1.00 per share, provided that such funds meet certain conditions. City
investments with the SBA may be made or liquidated by wire on a same day basis,
subject to limitations described in Note 3.
The Florida PRIME is considered a SEC "2a-7 like" fund, thus the account balance is
also considered the fair value of the City's investment.
The Fund B is accounted for as a fluctuating NAV pool. The Fair Value factor for
September 30, 2013, was 1.13262284 percent. The account balance was multiplied by
the factor in order to report the fair value of the City's investment in Fund B.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Deposits and Investments (Continued)
Pension Trust Funds may invest in direct obligations of the United States Government
or other obligations unconditionally guaranteed by the United States Government,
collateralized interest-bearing time deposits or savings accounts in state or federal
banks or savings and loan associations, bonds or indebtedness of United States
corporations rated BAA or better, stocks of U.S. corporations which are listed on the
national stock exchanges (limited to 50% of the assets of the fund) and investment
accounts maintained by major national banks and insurance companies given the top
rating by Best. In addition to the above investment options, the Firefighters'
Retirement Pension Trust Fund may invest up to 20% of its assets at cost in real estate.
The Beal Memorial Cemetery Special Revenue Fund may invest in domestic equities,
international equities, real estate investment trusts, Treasury Inflation Protected
Securities ("TIPS"), fixed income investments and Rule 2(a)-7 like cash equivalents.
Bond Sinking Fund Investments are limited by bond ordinances to investments in
direct obligations of the United States government or other marketable securities
eligible as security of trust funds under regulations of the Board of Governors of the
Federal Reserve System. The maturity date on Sinking Fund Investments is limited by
the individual bond ordinances to correspond to the related debt service payments.
Receivables and Payables
Interfund transactions are reflected as loans, services provided, reimbursements, or
transfers. Loans between funds outstanding at the end of the fiscal year are referred to
as either "due to other funds" or "due from other funds" (i.e., the current portion of
interfund loans) or "advances" (i.e., the non-current portion of interfund loans). Any
residual balances outstanding between governmental activities and business-type
activities are reported in the government-wide financial statements as "internal
balances."
Advances between funds, as reported in the fund financial statements, are offset by a
fund balance nonspendable account in applicable governmental funds to indicate that
they are not available for appropriation and are not expendable available financial
resources.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Receivables and Payables (Continued)
Services provided, deemed to be at market, or near market rates, are treated as
revenues and expenditures/expenses. Reimbursements occur when one fund incurs a
cost, charges the appropriate benefiting fund, and reduces its related cost as a
reimbursement. All other interfund transactions are treated as transfers. Transfers
between governmental or proprietary funds are netted as part of the reconciliation to
the government-wide columnar presentation.
All proprietary fund receivables are shown net of an allowance for uncollectibles. The
allowance is computed by considering 100% of receivables in excess of 90 days, past
trends on collections of accounts, and current year account write-offs.
Inventory
Inventory is valued at cost (first-in, first-out). The consumption method is used to
account for inventory. Under the consumption method, inventory items are recorded
as expenditures during the period inventory is used. The General Fund inventory
balance is considered nonspendable in the fund financial statements to indicate that it
is not available for appropriation.
Restricted Assets
Certain resources in the following funds are restricted for specific purposes: in the
Debt Service Fund, for the repayment Capital Improvement Note, Series 2011; in the
Utility Fund, for the repayment of the Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005; in
the Golf Fund, for the repayment of the Capital Improvement Note, Series 2011; and,
customer utility deposits and impact fees received are restricted in the Utilities Fund
and Sanitation Fund.
Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastructure assets
(roads, bridges, curbs and sidewalks, drainage systems, lighting systems and similar
items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activities columns
in the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined by the City as
assets with an initial cost more than the following:
Land All
Buildings and improvements $ 10,000
Infrastructure $ 10,000
Improvements - other $ 10,000
Equipment, vehicles, computers $ 1,000
Library books All
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Capital Assets (Continued)
In the case of the initial capitalization of general infrastructure assets (i.e. those
reported by governmental activities) the government chose to include all such items
regardless of their acquisition date or amount. The government was able to estimate
the historical cost for the initial reporting of these assets through various allowable
estimating techniques. As the government constructs or acquires additional capital
assets each period, including infrastructure assets, they are capitalized and reported at
historical cost. The reported value excludes normal maintenance and repairs which are
essentially amounts spent in relation to capital assets that do not increase the capacity
or efficiency of the item or extend its useful life beyond the original estimate. Donated
capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation.
Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized in proprietary funds
as projects are constructed. The amount of interest to be capitalized is calculated by
offsetting interest expense incurred from the date of the borrowing until the
completion of the project with interest earned on the invested proceeds over the same
period.
Property, plant, and equipment of the primary government are depreciated using the
straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Assets Years
Buildings 20-50 Years
Improvements other than buildings 7-40 Years
System infrastructure 20-40 Years
Machinery and equipment 3-10 Years
Compensated Absences
It is the City's policy to permit employees to accumulate earned but unused vacation
and sick leave based on the length of service to the City.
All vacation leave is accrued when incurred in the government-wide and proprietary
fund financial statements. Sick leave is accrued in the government-wide and
proprietary fund financial statements based on a ratio of the sum of sick leave paid
over the last several years to the total balance of sick leave at the end of each fiscal
year. A liability for the amounts of vacation and sick leave is reported in the
governmental fund financial statements only if they have matured, for example, as a
result of employee resignations and retirements. Compensated absences of the
governmental activities are primarily paid from the General Fund.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Long-Term Obligations
In the government-wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the fund
financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as
liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business-type activities, or
proprietary fund type statement of net position. Bond premiums and discounts, as well
as issuance costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the
effective and straight-line interest methods. Bonds payable are reported net of the
applicable bond premium or discount. Bond issuance costs are reported as deferred
charges and amortized over the term of the related debt.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums
and discounts, as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face
amount of debt issued is reported as other financing sources. Issuance costs, whether
or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service
expenditures.
Classification of Fund Balance
GASB Statement No. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Type
Definitions, establishes fund balance classifications that comprise a hierarchy based
primarily on the extent to which a government is bound to observe constraints imposed
upon the use of the resources reported in governmental funds. Fund balance
classifications, under GASB 54, are comprised of the following:
Nonspendable – includes amounts that are (a) not in spendable form, or (b) legally
or contractually required to be maintained intact. The "not in spendable form"
criterion includes items that are not expected to be converted to cash, for example:
inventories, deposits, prepaid items, and advances to other funds.
Restricted – includes amounts that can be spent only for the specific purposes
stipulated by external resource providers, constitutionally or through enabling
legislation. Restrictions may effectively be changed or lifted only with the consent
of resource providers.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Classification of Fund Balance (Continued)
Committed – includes fund balance amounts that can be used only for the specific
purposes that are internally imposed by a formal action (a Resolution) of the
government’s highest level of decision making authority, the City Council.
Commitments may be changed or lifted only by the City taking the same formal
action (a Resolution) that imposed the constraint initially. Contractual obligations
are included to the extent that existing resources in the fund have been specifically
committed for use in satisfying those contractual obligations.
Assigned – includes spendable fund balance amounts that are intended to be used
for specific purposes that are neither considered restricted or committed. Intent is
expressed by (a) the City Council or (b) a body (for example: a budget or finance
committee) or official to which the City Council has delegated the authority to
assign amounts to be used for specific purposes. This indicates that resources in
these funds are, at a minimum, intended to be used for the purposes of that fund.
The City Council has delegated authority to the City Manager and Finance Director
in accordance with the City's fund balance policy.
Unassigned – includes residual positive fund balance within the General Fund
which has not been classified within the other above mentioned categories.
Unassigned fund balance may also include negative balances for any governmental
fund if expenditures exceed amounts restricted, committed, or assigned for those
specific purposes.
These classifications reflect not only the nature of funds, but also provide clarity to the
level of restriction placed upon fund balance. Fund balance can have different levels
of restraint, such as external versus internal compliance requirements. Unassigned
fund balance is a residual classification with the General Fund. The General Fund
should be the only fund that reports a positive unassigned balance. In all other funds,
unassigned is limited to negative residual fund balance. The City's General Fund
formal fund balance policy establishes a targeted minimum reserve balance in its
Committed Fund Balance equal to 30% of annual budgeted expenditures.
In circumstances when an expenditure is made for a purpose for which amounts are
available in multiple fund balance classifications, fund balance is generally depleted in
the order of restricted, committed, assigned, and unassigned.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
E. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Position or Equity (Continued)
Net Positions
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the
government's policy to use restricted resources first and then unrestricted resources, as
they are needed.
F. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
NOTE 2 - STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY
A. Budgets
Budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting
principles. Annual appropriated budgets are adopted by resolution for all governmental
and proprietary funds. However, budgets for proprietary funds are not legally required
to be reported on and are not included in these financial statements. All appropriations
lapse at fiscal year-end except for appropriations related to multi-year capital projects.
Budgetary data reflected in the financial statements are established by the following
procedures:
Prior to September 1 of each year, proposed budgets are received by the City Council
from the City Manager. These proposed expenditures, along with all estimated
receipts, taxes to be levied, and balances expected to be brought forward are
considered by the City Council. The City Council requires such changes as deemed
necessary, sets proposed millages, and establishes dates for tentative and final public
budget hearings as prescribed by Florida Statutes.
Proposed budgets are advertised in a newspaper of general circulation in the City.
Public hearings are conducted for the purposes of receiving input, responding to
complaints, and providing reasons and explanations for intended actions to all citizens
participating.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 2 - STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY (CONTINUED)
A. Budgets (Continued)
Prior to October 1, the budget for all governmental and proprietary funds of the City is
legally enacted through passage of a resolution. Budget amendments are periodically
passed via resolutions during the fiscal year. Appropriations lapse at year-end except
for appropriations related to multi-year capital projects. Budgeted beginning fund
balance in the accompanying financial statements reflects planned utilization of prior
years' unreserved/undesignated fund balance to the level required to accomplish
current year objectives.
The level of budgetary control (that is the level at which expenditures cannot legally
exceed appropriations) has been established at the fund level. The City Manager and
Finance Director are authorized to transfer budgeted amounts within departments of a
fund and between departments of a fund; however, any revisions that alter the total
expenditures of any fund must be approved by the City Council.
Budget amounts reflected in the financial statements are originally adopted amounts as
amended by action of the City Council by revision of fund totals. All amendments to
originally adopted amounts were made in a legally permissible manner.
B. Encumbrances
Encumbrances represent commitments related to unperformed contracts for goods or
services. Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders, contracts, and other
commitments for the expenditure of resources are recorded in order to reserve that
portion of the applicable appropriation, is employed in the governmental funds.
Encumbrances outstanding at year-end are reported as reservations of fund balances
and do not constitute expenditures or liabilities because the commitments will be
reappropriated and honored during the subsequent year.
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
The City maintains a cash and investment management pool in which each fund (except
Pension Trust Funds) participates on a dollar equivalent and daily transaction basis. The
City's cash and investment management pool includes pooled cash maintained in interest-
bearing demand deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, and pooled investments of the
Local Government Surplus Trust Fund. Interest income (which includes unrealized gains
and losses) is distributed monthly based on balance at date of distribution.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
The City's cash and investment management pool is considered to be cash equivalent for
reporting purposes because it is an internally managed fund, which allows individual funds
to, at any time, deposit additional cash or make withdrawals without prior notice or
penalty. The Local Government Surplus Trust Fund - Fund B does not meet the
requirements of a SEC 2a7-like fund defined by GASB No. 31 and is considered an
investment; however, the City has chosen not to reclass Fund B from cash equivalent to
investment for reporting purposes due to its immaterial balance of approximately $119,000
at September 30, 2013 in comparison to the City's pooled cash of approximately $31
million. As of September 30, 2013, Fund B recorded an unrealized gain on investment in
the amount of $25,665.
Deposits
Custodial Credit Risk - It is the City's policy to maintain its deposits only with "Qualified
Public Depositories" as defined in Chapter 280, Florida Statutes. The provisions of this
statute allow "Qualified Public Depositories" to participate in a multiple financial
institution collateral pool to ensure the security for public deposits. All qualified public
depositories must place with or in the name of the Chief Financial Officer of the State of
Florida, collateral in the amount of the average daily balance of public deposits multiplied
by the average monthly balance of public deposits or 125 percent of the average daily
balance of public deposits greater than capital. In the event of default by a qualified public
depository, excess losses over insurance and collateral will be recovered through
assessments to all qualified public depositories of the same type as the depository in
default. Under this method, all City deposits, including certificates of deposit, are
considered fully insured.
At year-end, the value of the City's deposits was $30,516,802, all of which was held by
qualified public depositories or permitted investments under Chapter 280, Florida Statutes.
Investments
As of September 30, 2013, the City's investments consist of those held in the various
pension trust funds and the Beal Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care Special Revenue
Fund. The types of investments, which can be made by the City, are restricted by state
statutes, retirement fund plan documents, and other contractual agreements. A description
of the requirements and the types of investments allowed can be found in Note 1-E.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investments (Continued)
As of September 30, 2013, the City held the following investments and related maturities:
INVESTMENT MATURITIES (YEARS)
Fair Value <1 1-5 5-10 10-15 15-20 20-25 25-30 >30
Investments subject to
interest rate risk
Corporate debt $ 8,515,594 $ 323,433 $ 1,312,290 $ 6,785,878 $ - $ 50,681 $ 5,594 $ 37,718 $ -
Corporate CMOs 106,753 - - - - 41,381 33,564 - 31,808
U.S. Treasury 5,417,688 505,493 2,641,523 714,138 - 130,259 144,454 1,281,821 -
U.S. Government Agencies 1,437,360 - 1,318,161 119,199 - - - - -
U.S. Government Agency
Pools 3,439,377 - - 1,603,978 1,648,826 31,890 101,817 52,866 -
$ 18,916,772 $ 828,926 $ 5,271,974 $ 9,223,193 $ 1,648,826 $ 254,211 $ 285,429 $ 1,372,405 $ 31,808
Investments not
subject to interest
rate risk
Money market funds $ 171,440
Corporate equities 34,661,564
Mutual funds 14,025,140
48,858,144
Total $ 67,774,916
Interest Rate Risk - The City's investment policy does not limit its investment maturities as
a means of managing its exposure to fair value losses arising from changes in interest rates.
The City's policy encourages shorter-term investments for operating funds in order to meet
the anticipated cash flows requirements. The investment policies for the pension plans do
not specifically address interest rate risk.
Credit Rate Risk - State law limits investments of surplus public funds to those investments
described above. According to the City's General Employees' Pension Plan investment
policy, investment in all domestic corporate fixed income securities is limited to those
securities rated "A" or higher by Moody, S&P, or Fitch, except that up to 10% of the fixed
income securities may have a rating below "A" but not less than "Baa". As of September
30, 2013, the General Employees' Pension Plan held no investments whose rating was
below Baa; the Plan's intent, in compliance with Florida Statutes 112.661(5)(b), is to sell
any investment, whose rating falls below the policy threshold, as soon as it is economically
feasible. Investments in the General Employees' Pension Plan whose rating was less than
"A" at September 30, 2013, comprised 9.05% of the total cost of fixed income securities in
the Plan. The Police Officers' Pension Fund limits investment in fixed income securities to
those rated "Baa/BBB" or higher by a major rating service. The Firefighters' Pension Fund
limits investment in fixed income securities to those securities rated "Baa/BBB" or higher
by a major rating service. All Pension Plans were in compliance with its respective
investment policy regarding credit rate risk as of September 30, 2013.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investments (Continued)
Credit Rate Risk (Continued)
The Moody's rating ranges of the different investment classes held by each respective plan
at September 30, 2013, are as follows:
General Pension Police Pension
Plan Plan Fire Pension Plan
Money market funds Aaa-A Aaa-A Aaa-A
Corporate CMOs Aaa-Aa1 N/A N/A
Corporate debt Aaa-Baa3 Aa2-A3 Aa2-Baa2
U.S. Treasury Aaa Aaa Aaa
U.S. government agencies Aaa-A2 Aaa Aaa
U.S. government pools A1 N/A N/A
The Beal Memorial Cemetery investment policy does not limit investments to those with
specific credit ratings for domestic or international equities. The overall rating of fixed
income investments shall be at least investment grade based on the rating of two of the
three Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations (NRSRO).
Concentration Credit Risk - The City places no limit on the amount that may be invested in
any one issuer, in regards to its general operations investments. The City encourages
portfolio diversification to minimize each of the types of risk related to investments.
The General Employees' Pension Fund limits investment of fixed income securities of any
single issuer to no more than 5% of the cost of all fixed income securities. Investments in
collateralized mortgage obligations are limited to 15% of the market value of the total fixed
income portfolio and must be backed by mortgage securities rated "Aaa" by Moody's or
"AAA" by Standard & Poor's and Fitch rating services. As of September 30, 2013, the
largest investment in a single corporate issuer of debt was below 1% of the cost of all fixed
income securities. Total investments in collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) were
1.12% of the total market value of the total fixed income portfolio.
No more than 5% of the market value of the total fixed income portfolio in the Police
Officers' Pension Fund may be invested in the securities of any single corporate issuer.
Investments in collateralized mortgage obligations are not specifically permitted by the
policy. As of September 30, 2013, the largest investment in a single corporate issuer of
debt was 1.39% of the value of all corporate fixed income securities. The Police Officers'
Pension Fund did not hold any investments in collateralized mortgage obligations as of
September 30, 2013.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Investments (Continued)
Concentration Credit Risk (Continued)
No more than 5% of the market value of the total fixed income investments may be held in
the Firefighters' Pension Fund may be held in any single corporate issuer. Investments in
collateralized mortgage obligations are limited to 15% of the market value of the total fixed
income portfolio and are restricted to issues backed by securities issued by the Government
National Mortgage Association (GNMA), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
(FHLMC), or the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA), or that are rated "Aaa"
by Moody's or "AAA" by Standard & Poor's rating services. As of September 30, 2013, the
largest investment in a single corporate issuer of debt was 6.97% of the market value of all
fixed income securities; the Plan's intent, in compliance with Florida Statutes
112.661(5)(b), is to sell any investments that exceed the policy threshold when it is
economically feasible. Total investments in collateralized mortgage obligations were 7%
of the total market value of the total fixed income portfolio.
The Beal Memorial Cemetery investment policy limits investment concentrations as
follows:
Domestic Equities - no more than 5% of the total equity portfolio valued at market may
be invested in the equity of any one corporation; ownership of the shares of one
company shall not exceed 2% of those outstanding and not more than 25% of equity
valued at market may be held in any one sector.
International Equities - no more than 5% of the total equity portfolio valued at market
may be invested in the common equity of any one corporation; ownership of the shares
of one company shall not exceed 2% of those outstanding and not more than 25% of
equity valued at market may be held in any one sector.
Fixed Income Investments - securities of any one issuer shall not exceed 5% of a total
bond portfolio at time of purchase.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 3 - DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (CONTINUED)
Deposits Held in Florida State Board of Administration's Local Government Investment
Pool
In addition to the investments subject to credit risk, listed above, the City maintains
investments in the Florida State Board of Administration's (SBA) Local Government
Surplus Funds Trust Pools, and these deposits are included in the City's pooled cash
accounts. At September 30, 2013, the City maintained $105,145 invested in the State
Board of Administration’s Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund Investment Pool
B (Fund B) with a fair value of $119,090. Fund B consists of assets that have defaulted on
payment, paid more slowly than expected, and/or were assessed as having significant credit
and liquidity risk. Fund B has been "frozen" by the SBA since December 2007, but has
distributed portions of the pool to participants since that date. Since December 2007, the
City has received $1,652,010 in distributions from Fund B, including $124,530 received
during the year ended September 30, 2013. Fund B will continue to distribute funds to all
participants as the assets within the Fund are able to be liquidated. The primary goal of the
Fund is to make members "whole" and not realize a loss on the investment. Fund B has not
received a credit rating by any of the nationally-recognized rating agencies as of September
30, 2013. The City believes that it will not incur a loss on the realizable value of the
remaining investments held in the Fund.
Due to the nature of securities in Fund B, the interest rate risk information required by
GASB 40 is not available. However, an estimate of weighted average life (WAL) is
available. In the calculation of WAL, the time at which an expected principal amount is to
be received (measured in years) is weighted by the principal amount received at that time
divided by the sum of all expected principal payments. The principal amounts used in the
WAL calculation are not discounted to present value as they would be in a weighted
average duration calculation. The WAL (based on expected future cash flows) of Fund B
at September 30, 2013, is estimated at 4.04 years. However, because Fund B consists of
restructured or defaulted securities there is considerable uncertainty regarding the weighted
average life.
The City also maintains $10,417 invested in the SBA's Florida PRIME. The Florida
PRIME current credit rating is AAAm by Standard and Poor's. The weighted average to
maturity (WAM) of the Florida PRIME at September 30, 2013, is 44 days. Next interest
rate reset dates for floating rate securities are used in the calculation of the WAM.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 4 - RECEIVABLES
Receivables at September 30, 2013, were as follows:
Governmental Activities
Community Other
Redevelopment Governmental
General Fund Funds Total
Taxes $ 17,322 $ - $ - $ 17,322
Accounts 96,986 36 109 97,131
Assessments 110,564 - - 110,564
Total receivables $ 224,872 $ 36 $ 109 $ 225,017
Business-Type Activities
Other
Proprietary
Utilities Sanitation Golf Funds Total
Accounts $ 588,817 $ 222,476 $ 182 $ 38,399 $ 849,874
Less allowance for doubtful
accounts (44,333) (9,408) - (2,692) (56,433)
Assessments 18,430 - - - 18,430
Total receivables, net $ 562,914 $ 213,068 $ 182 $ 35,707 $ 811,871
Due from Other Governments
The City's receivables from other governments for governmental activities as of September
30, 2013, are $97,007. Due from other governments consist of $93,681 due from the
federal government. All receivables from the federal government are related to grant
revenues, primarily for public safety, transportation, and community development. The
remainder of the balance, $3,326, is receivable from the City’s Police Officers’ Pension
Fund for reimbursement for payment of the Pension Plan’s fiduciary insurance premium.
NOTE 5 - CHANGES IN CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital asset activity for the year ended September 30, 2013, was as follows:
Beginning Decreases/ Ending
Balance Increases Transfers Balance
Governmental Activities
Capital assets not being
depreciated/amortized
Land $ 9,961,261 $ - $ - $ 9,961,261
Construction in progress 488,118 811,651 (320,152) 979,617
Total capital assets not being
depreciated/amortized 10,449,379 811,651 (320,152) 10,940,878
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 5 - CHANGES IN CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Beginning Decreases/ Ending
Balance Increases Transfers Balance
Governmental Activities (Continued)
Capital assets being depreciated/amortized
Buildings 14,389,863 3,862 (830,880) 13,562,845
Improvements other than buildings 11,229,824 130,536 98,437 11,458,797
Infrastructure 12,432,298 10,920 - 12,443,218
Software 499,248 - - 499,248
Machinery and equipment 7,856,469 205,658 (167,067) 7,895,060
Equipment under capital lease 14,280 59,390 (14,280) 59,390
Total capital assets being
depreciated/amortized 46,421,982 410,366 (913,790) 45,918,558
Less accumulated depreciation/amortization
Buildings (7,332,237) (355,428) 559,593 (7,128,072)
Improvements other than buildings (5,119,768) (631,536) 218,849 (5,532,455)
Infrastructure (8,001,032) (320,422) - (8,321,454)
Software (105,313) (112,007) - (217,320)
Machinery and equipment (5,830,138) (541,511) 190,154 (6,181,495)
Equipment under capital lease (13,883) (1,222) 14,280 (825)
Total accumulated depreciation/amortization (26,402,371) (1,962,126) 982,876 (27,381,621)
Total capital assets being
depreciated/amortized, net 20,019,611 (1,551,760) 69,086 18,536,937
Governmental Activities, Net $ 30,468,990 $ (740,109) $ (251,066) $ 29,477,815
Business-Type Activities
Capital assets not being
depreciated/amortized
Land $ 765,078 $ - $ - $ 765,078
Construction in progress 2,616,944 14,820,580 (2,016,169) 15,421,355
Easements 28,532 6,110 - 34,642
Total capital assets not being
depreciated/amortized 3,410,554 14,826,690 (2,016,169) 16,221,075
Capital assets being depreciated/amortized
Buildings 3,642,155 - (16,265) 3,625,890
Improvements other than buildings 37,911,833 240,968 (1,685,094) 36,467,707
Software 32,644 6,686 - 39,330
Machinery and equipment 10,755,653 532,446 (2,660,496) 8,627,603
Equipment under capital lease 248,589 - (248,589) -
Total capital assets being
depreciated/amortized 52,590,874 780,100 (4,610,444) 48,760,530
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 5 - CHANGES IN CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Beginning Decreases/ Ending
Balance Increases Transfers Balance
Business-Type Activities (Continued)
Less accumulated depreciation/amortization
Buildings (1,589,842) (119,326) 10,166 (1,699,002)
Improvements other than buildings (21,128,351) (1,059,132) 2,932,066 (19,255,417)
Software (9,391) (11,661) - (21,052)
Machinery and equipment (8,137,018) (642,224) 2,607,018 (6,172,224)
Equipment under capital lease (236,160) (12,429) 248,589 -
Total accumulated
depreciation/amortization (31,100,762) (1,844,772) 5,797,839 (27,147,695)
Total capital assets being
depreciated/amortized, net 21,490,112 (1,064,672) 1,187,395 21,612,835
Business-Type Activities, Net $ 24,900,666 $13,762,018 $ (828,774) $ 37,833,910
Amortization of equipment under capital lease is included with depreciation expense in the
financial statements. Depreciation and amortization expense was charged to
functions/programs of the primary government as follows:
Governmental Activities
General government $ 155,958
Public safety 648,365
Physical environment 65,855
Transportation 610,149
Economic environment 54,177
Culture and recreation 427,622
Total depreciation/amortization expense - governmental activities $ 1,962,126
Business-Type Activities
Utilities Fund $ 1,293,383
Sanitation Fund 245,070
Golf Fund 239,887
Other Proprietary Funds 66,432
Total depreciation/amortization expense - business-type activities $ 1,844,772
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 5 - CHANGES IN CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Construction Commitments
In fiscal year 2013, the City began replacing a thirty inch pre-stressed concrete cylinder
pressure (PCCP) force main, construction of a four million gallon wet weather storage
tank, and upgrades to Pump Station #1. The City spent $14,211,922 during the fiscal year,
and has expended $15,178,680 to date on these projects which are expected to be
completed in fiscal year 2014. The estimated total cost for these projects is $16 million
and is being funded with a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan from the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (FDEP), available proceeds from the 2005 Utility
Improvement Bond, and cost sharing with Okaloosa County for the common portion of the
force main.
In 2011, the City began the next phase of streetscape and pedestrian crosswalk
improvements in the downtown area. To date $18,550 has been spent. These projects are
funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency. The Department of Transportation’s
(DOT) approval of the plans was received in early fiscal year 2014. Construction is
projected to begin in 2014, with completion in either late fiscal year 2014 or early 2015.
In fiscal year 2012, the City began a project to consolidate four recreation centers into a
new recreation complex. Construction began in late 2013, and $735,909 was expended in
fiscal year 2013. To date $859,888 has been spent on the complex with an estimated total
cost of $8.1 million dollars. The City is funding the construction with a Capital
Improvement Revenue Note and intends to obtain additional funding by applying for
grants, obtaining private sponsors, and evaluating current City properties for lease or sale
opportunities.
In fiscal year 2010, the City accepted grant funds from the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA) and the Florida Department of Transpiration (FDOT) to construct
sidewalks on both sides of Wright Parkway between Miracle Strip Parkway and Mary
Esther Cutoff. Sidewalk design was completed in fiscal year 2012 and construction began
in fiscal year 2013. To date $88,878 has been spent with an estimated total cost of
$235,366. Construction is projected to be completed in early 2014.
NOTE 6 - SPECIAL ITEMS - LOSS ON IMPAIRMENTS OF CAPITAL ASSETS
In fiscal year 2013, the City began construction of a new recreation complex. The existing
recreation complex was demolished to allow construction on the current site. The original
recreation complex was placed in service in 1987 with an expected life of thirty years. The
demolition of the recreation complex resulted in an impairment loss in the governmental
activities of $271,287 for the year ended September 30, 2013.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 6 - SPECIAL ITEMS - LOSS ON IMPAIRMENTS OF CAPITAL ASSET
(CONTINUED)
As part of the decommissioning of the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) in fiscal
year 2011, the City determined that the re-use water filtration system located at the WWTP
should be maintained in the event re-use water could not be supplied by Okaloosa County.
At that time, the City reduced the remaining life of the re-use water filtration system from
thirty two years to seventeen years. In fiscal year 2013, it was determined that the re-use
water filtration system was no longer viable and it was disposed. The disposal of the re-use
water filtration system resulted in an impairment loss in the Utilities Fund of $786,713 for
the year ended September 30, 2013.
NOTE 7 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS
The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida sponsors three single-employer defined benefit
pension plans: the General Employees' Retirement Fund (GERF), Police Officers'
Retirement Fund (PORF) and the Firefighters' Retirement Fund (FRF). These plans
provide benefits for all qualifying employees of the City. The financial activity of each
plan is reported as a Pension Trust Fund in the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's
internal combined financial statements and can also be found in Section E of this note.
There is no separate report available for the individual pension plans.
A. Basis of Accounting and Method Used to Value Investments
Each plan's financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting.
Plan member contributions are recognized in the period in which the contributions are
due. Employer contributions to the plan are recognized when due and the employer
has made a formal commitment to provide the contributions. Benefits and refunds are
recognized when due and payable in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Investments are reported at fair value. Securities traded on a national or international
exchange are valued at the last reported sales price at current exchange rates.
Administrative costs are financed from each respective fund's investment earnings.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 7 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
B. Plan Descriptions
Membership of each plan consisted of the following as of October 1, 2013, the date of
the latest actuarial valuation:
GERF PORF FRF
Retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits 130 39 24
Terminated plan members entitled to but not yet
receiving benefits 13 11 1
Disabled participants 4 6 -
Active plan members 121 39 36
Total 268 95 61
General Employees' Retirement Fund (GERF) - Plan Description
Plan Description - The GERF provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to
plan members and beneficiaries. Participation in the plan is mandatory for all full-
time general municipal employees hired after May 14, 1996 through December 31,
2009. Employees hired after this date are not eligible to participate. Cost-of-living
increases of up to 3% are provided to retirees and beneficiaries every year. City
ordinance assigns the authority to establish and amend benefit provisions to the City.
Police Officers' Retirement Fund (PORF) - Plan Description
Plan Description - The PORF is administered by the Police Officers' Pension Fund
Board of Trustees. The PORF provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to
plan members and beneficiaries. Participation in the plan is mandatory for all certified
police officers. Cost-of-living increases of up to 3% are provided to retirees and
beneficiaries every year. City ordinance assigns the authority to establish and amend
benefit provisions to the Board of Trustees, with final approval resting with City
Council.
Firefighters' Retirement Fund (FRF) - Plan Description
Plan Description - The FRF is administered by the Firefighters' Pension Fund Board
of Trustees. The FRF provides retirement, disability, and death benefits to plan
members and beneficiaries. Participation in the plan is mandatory for all firefighters.
Cost-of-living increases of up to 3% are provided to retirees and beneficiaries every
year. City ordinance assigns the authority to establish and amend benefit provisions to
the Board of Trustees, with final approval resting with City Council.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 7 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
C. Contributions, Funding Policy and Annual Pension Cost
The contribution requirements of plan members and the City are established annually
and amended by City ordinance. Plan members are required to contribute at a set
percentage of their annual covered salaries. The City is required to contribute at an
actuarially determined rate. The State of Florida also contributes to the Police
Officers' Retirement Fund (PORF) and the Firefighters' Retirement Fund (FRF).
Contributions from the State for the PORF of $170,885 and $204,226 for the FRF are
included in the governmental activities revenue and expenses for the year ending
September 30, 2013.
None of the three Plans addresses maximum contribution rates.
The City's annual pension cost as of the most recent actuarial date and related
information for each plan is as follows:
GERF PORF FRF
Contribution rates (percentage of
covered payroll)
City and State 27.91 % (1) 44.0 % 40.4 %
Plan members 5.0 % 5.0 % (2) 6.6 %
Annual pension cost $ 1,278,925 $ 880,475 * $ 812,997 *
Contributions made
Employer $ 1,318,790 $ 754,704 $ 703,618
State of Florida $ - $ 170,885 $ 204,226
Net pension obligation (asset) $ (152,674) $ (174,368) $ (279,588)
Actuarial valuation date for disclosure 10/01/2013 10/01/2013 10/01/2013
Actuarial cost method Individual Entry Age Entry Age Normal Entry Age Normal
Amortization method Normal Cost, closed Level percentage of Level percentage of
pay, closed pay, closed
Remaining amortization period 15 years 30 years 30 Years
Asset valuation method 5-year smoothed 4-year smoothed 4-year smoothed
market market market
Actuarial assumptions
Invested rate of return 7.9 % 8.0 % 8.0 %
Projected salary increases** 0.0-6.5% 7.5 % 6.5 %
** Includes inflation at 3.0 % 3.0 % 3.0 %
Post retirement COLA Up to 3% 3.0 % 3.0 % (3)
*Beginning 9/30/2012, this includes both City and State contributions
(1) GERF does not include State
(2) Until 75% maximum accrued is a attained, and .5% thereafter
(3) Starting at age 58
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 7 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
C. Contributions, Funding Policy and Annual Pension Cost (Continued)
GERF PORF FRF
Three-Year Trend Information
Actuarially
Determined Percentage Net Pension
Year Ending Contribution Contribution Obligation (Asset)
GERF October 1, 2011 $ 1,091,338 106 % $ (70,081)
October 1, 2012 1,258,659 104 % (112,809)
October 1, 2013 1,268,253 104 % (152,674)
PORF October 1, 2011 521,425 100 % (36,146)
October 1, 2012 875,055 * 111 % (129,254)
October 1, 2013 881,697 * 105 % (174,368)
FRF October 1, 2011 514,872 100 % (175,351)
October 1, 2012 700,045 * 112 % (263,340)
October 1, 2013 817,997 * 101 % (279,588)
*Beginning 9/30/2012, this includes both City and State contributions
The components of net pension cost, the increase in Net Pension Asset, and the Net
Pension Asset for the year ended September 30, 2013, most recent actuarial date, for
the General Employees', Police Officers' and Firefighters' Retirement Funds are as
follows:
General Police
Employees' Officers' Firefighters'
Actuarially determined contribution $ 1,268,253 $ 881,697 * $ 817,997 *
Interest on net pension asset (8,912) (10,340) (21,067)
Adjustment to actuarially determined annual
pension cost 19,584 9,118 16,067
Annual pension cost 1,278,925 880,475 812,997
Contribution made 1,318,790 925,589 * 829,245 *
Change in net pension asset 39,865 45,114 16,248
Net pension asset - beginning of year 112,809 129,254 263,340
Net pension asset - end of year $ 152,674 $ 174,368 $ 279,588
*Beginning 9/30/2012, this includes both City and State contributions
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 7 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
C. Contributions, Funding Policy and Annual Pension Cost (Continued)
The funded status of each plan as of October 1, 2013, the most recent actuarial
valuation date, is as follows:
Actuarial
Accrued Liability Annual
Actuarial Value (AAL) Entry Age Unfunded AAL Funded Covered UAAL as %
of Assets (a) (b) (UAAL) (b-a) Ratio (a/b) Payroll (c) of Payroll
GERF $ 37,122,638 $ 42,285,695 $ 5,163,057 87.79 % $ 4,259,070 121.22 %
PORF 19,091,795 25,634,521 6,542,726 74.48 % 2,038,886 320.90 %
FRF 11,979,697 18,477,592 6,497,895 64.83 % 2,153,568 301.73 %
D. Required Supplementary Information
The schedule of funding progress immediately following the notes to the financial
statements presents multi-year trend information about whether the actuarial value of
plan assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued
liability for benefits over time. The schedule of employer contributions can also be
found in the supplemental information of this comprehensive annual report.
E. Fund Financial Statements
The following are the financial statements for the individual pension trust funds
(GERF, PORF and FRF) for the year ended September 30, 2013:
COMBINING STATEMENT OF PLAN NET POSITION
Employee Retirement Funds
Total
General Police Employee
Employees' Officers' Firefighters' Retirement
Retirement Retirement Retirement Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,641,053 $ 832,663 $ 519,216 $ 2,992,932
Due from State of Florida - - 18,571 18,571
Investments, at market
U.S. Government and Agency obligations 5,420,607 2,889,854 1,324,794 9,635,255
Corporate obligations 4,035,043 2,501,784 1,978,767 8,515,594
Corporate equity 17,692,322 8,972,261 6,928,381 33,592,964
Mutual funds 8,333,613 3,959,594 1,731,933 14,025,140
Total investments, at market 35,481,585 18,323,493 11,963,875 65,768,953
TOTAL ASSETS $ 37,122,638 $ 19,156,156 $ 12,501,662 $ 68,780,456
NET POSITION HELD IN TRUST FOR PENSION
BENEFITS AND OTHER PURPOSES $ 37,122,638 $ 19,156,156 $ 12,501,662 $ 68,780,456
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 7 - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS (CONTINUED)
E. Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PLAN NET POSITION
Employee Retirement Funds
Total
General Police Employee
Employees' Officers' Firefighters' Retirement
Retirement Retirement Retirement Funds
ADDITIONS
Contributions
Employer $ 1,318,790 $ 754,704 $ 703,618 $ 2,777,112
Plan members 227,204 95,840 133,633 456,677
State of Florida - 170,885 204,226 375,111
Total contributions 1,545,994 1,021,429 1,041,477 3,608,900
Investment income (loss) 4,890,131 1,670,230 1,169,128 7,729,489
Less investment expense (154,599) (61,974) (52,532) (269,105)
Net investment income (loss) 4,735,532 1,608,256 1,116,596 7,460,384
Miscellaneous revenue 69,579 39,817 202 109,598
TOTAL ADDITIONS 6,351,105 2,669,502 2,158,275 11,178,882
DEDUCTIONS
Benefits and refunds paid
Retirement payments 2,364,007 1,487,713 1,029,423 4,881,143
Disability payments 48,340 102,023 5,894 156,257
Other 60,277 12,877 7,016 80,170
Total benefits and refunds paid 2,472,624 1,602,613 1,042,333 5,117,570
Administrative expenses
Legal 778 5,043 5,539 11,360
Contractual services 43,483 43,345 29,016 115,844
Other 9,678 (225) 16,652 26,105
Total administrative expenses 53,939 48,163 51,207 153,309
TOTAL DEDUCTIONS 2,526,563 1,650,776 1,093,540 5,270,879
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) 3,824,542 1,018,726 1,064,735 5,908,003
BEGINNING OF YEAR 33,298,096 18,137,430 11,436,927 62,872,453
END OF YEAR $ 37,122,638 $ 19,156,156 $ 12,501,662 $ 68,780,456
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 8 - DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION PLAN
City of Fort Walton Beach Defined Contribution Plan
In December 2009, City Council closed the General Employees’ Defined Benefit Plan. All
general, full-time employees hired on or after January 1, 2010, are members of the Defined
Contribution Retirement Plan (Plan). The Plan is a money purchase defined contribution
retirement plan administered by ICMA Retirement Corporation, with the City serving as
trustee. All funds are held in the ICMA Retirement Corporation Governmental Money
Purchase Plan & Trust. The City finance director serves as the coordinator for the Plan.
The Plan requires a 5% payroll contribution by the employee with a 5% employer (City)
match. Employees can increase their contribution; however, only an additional 2½% is
eligible for City match. Members of the General Employees’ Defined Benefit Pension Plan,
who were not fully or partially vested at the time the Plan was opened, were permitted to
transfer their contributions to the Plan as a one-time, irrevocable election.
The authority for establishing and amending the Plan's provisions lies with the City
Council. The City Council also has the authority for amending contribution requirements.
Contributions made to the Plan by the employees and by the City were $80,841 and
$80,841, respectively, for the year ending September 30, 2013.
NOTE 9 - DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The City offers employees a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with
Internal Revenue Code Section 457 (Plan). The Plan is a tax-deferred supplemental
retirement program that allows City employees to contribute a portion of their salary,
before federal income taxes, to a retirement account. The assets are held in trust for the
employees’ benefit. The Plan participants individually select and make changes in funding
options, which are made available by the independent plan administrator. Since
participants select the investment fund or funds in which their deferred compensation
accounts are invested, the City has no liability for investment losses. The City’s fiduciary
responsibility is to administer the Plan properly and to assure the investment alternatives
made available are reasonable.
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 32, the assets and liabilities of the Plan are not
reflected in the City’s financial statements since the City has no fiduciary responsibilities,
other than administrative, in connection with the Plan.
Assets of the plan have a fair value of $2,793,835 at September 30, 2013. Contributions
made by plan members during the year ended September 30, 2013, were $84,245.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 10 - OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB)
The following disclosures are represented as of September 30, 2013, the date of the latest
actuarial valuation (except for the plan funded status, which is represented as of October 1,
2012):
A. Plan Description
Pursuant to Section 112.0801, Florida Statutes, the City is mandated to permit eligible
retirees (as defined in the City's pension plans) and their eligible dependents to
participate in the health insurance program at a cost to the retiree that is no greater than
the cost at which coverage is available for active employees. Retirees pay 100% of the
blended (active and retiree combined) equivalent premium rates. The blended rates
provide an implicit subsidy for retirees because, on an actuarial basis, their current and
future claims are expected to result in higher costs to the plan on average than those of
active employees. The City provides this benefit to its employees through a single-
employer defined benefit plan. The plan does not issue a separate report.
B. Funding Policy
The City is financing the post employee benefits on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. For fiscal
year 2013, 136 retirees and/or dependents received health care benefits. Annual
required contributions were $483,101 for the current fiscal year, towards which the
City made a contribution of $275,934. Retiree contributions totaled $325,621 for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. At September 30, 2013, the City recorded a net
OPEB obligation of $598,055 for governmental activities and $268,949 for business-
type activities in its government-wide statement of net position. The OPEB obligation
is a function of the annual required contribution, interest, adjustments to the annual
required contribution, annual pension costs, and actual employers' contributions made
to the plan.
C. Membership
At September 30, 2013, membership consisted of:
Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits 87
Terminated employees entitled to benefits but not receiving them -
Active employees 224
Total 311
Participating employers 1
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 10 - OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) (CONTINUED)
D. Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation
The City's annual other post employment benefit (OPEB) cost (expense) is calculated
based on the annual required contribution (ARC) of the employer, an amount
actuarially determined in accordance with the parameters of GASB 45. The ARC
represents a level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover
normal costs each year and amortize any unfunded actuarial liabilities (or funding
excess) over a closed period not to exceed thirty years.
The following table shows the components of the City's annual OPEB cost for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, the amount actually contributed to the plan, and
changes in the City's net OPEB obligation to the retiree health plan:
Annual required contribution $ 483,101
Interest on net OPEB obligation 26,353
Adjustment to annual required contribution (25,339)
Annual OPEB cost (expense) total 484,115
Employer contributions (275,934)
Increase in net OPEB obligation 208,181
Net OPEB obligation - beginning of year 658,823
Net OPEB obligation - end of year $ 867,004
For the governmental activities, the net other postemployment benefit obligation is
generally liquidated by the general fund.
The City's annual OPEB cost, the percentage of annual OPEB cost contributed to the
plan, and the net OPEB obligation for the past three years, were as follows:
Three-Year Trend Information
Net OPEB
Annual OPEB City* Percentage Obligation
Cost Contributions Contributed (Asset)
October 01, 2011 469,170 262,096 55.86 % 446,202
October 01, 2012 490,753 278,132 56.67 % 658,823
October 01, 2013 484,115 275,935 57.00 % 867,004
*Limited to the difference between age-adjusted and composite premiums paid for retirees during the year.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 10 - OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) (CONTINUED)
E. Funded Status and Funding Progress
As of October 1, 2012, the most recent actuarial valuation date, the plan funded status
was as follows:
Actuarial
Accrued Annual
Actuarial Value of Liability (AAL) Unfunded AAL Funded Ratio Covered UAAL as %
Assets (a) Entry Age (b) (UAAL) (b-a) (a/b) Payroll (c) of Payroll
$ - $ 5,651,699 $ 5,651,699 - % $ 7,300,258 77.42 %
F. Required Supplementary Information
The schedule of funding progress immediately following the notes to the financial
statements presents multi-year trend information about whether the actuarial value of
plan assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued
liability for benefits. The schedule of employer contributions can also be found in the
supplemental information of this comprehensive annual report.
The projection of future benefit payments for an ongoing plan involves 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. The schedule of funding progress, presented as
required supplementary information following the notes to the financial statements,
presents multi-year trend information about whether the actuarial value of plan assets
is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued liabilities for
benefits.
G. 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 plan members) and include the types
of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing
of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. Actuarial
valuations involve estimates of the value of reported amounts and assumptions about
the probability of events far into the future. Actuarially determined amounts are
subject to continual revision as results are compared to past expectations and new
estimates are made about the future. The actuarial methods and assumptions used
include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in
actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-
term perspective of the calculations.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 10 - OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (OPEB) (CONTINUED)
G. Actuarial Methods and Assumptions (Continued)
In the latest actuarial valuation as of October 1, 2013, the Individual Entry Age
Normal Cost Method (with an increasing Normal Cost pattern consistent with the
salary increase assumptions) was used. The actuarial assumptions included a 4%
investment rate of return and an annual healthcare costs trend rate of 1.3%, which will
be increased to an ultimate rate of 5.42% beginning in fiscal year ending September
30, 2032. The investment rate of return included a 3% inflation assumption. The
unfunded actuarial accrued liability is being amortized in a closed amortization,
calculated as a level percent of payroll over a twenty-six year period.
NOTE 11 - RISK MANAGEMENT
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and
destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; employee medical
benefits and natural disasters. The City purchases insurance through commercial carriers.
Insurance coverage for workers' compensation, liability, casualty, inland marine, flood,
police accidental death, public officials' bonds, fiduciary and fuel tanks were purchased
from several commercial carriers during the year ended September 30, 2013. There has
been no significant reduction in insurance coverage from the prior year. Commercial
insurance coverage has been sufficient to cover all claims made in the prior three fiscal
years.
NOTE 12 - OPERATING LEASES
Lessor
The City receives rental income from leasing various parcels of land under cancelable
operating agreements. The lease periods vary from one to forty years. Income for the year
ended September 30, 2013, was $232,280 in the General Fund, $16,380 in the Utilities
Funds and $24,600 in the Golf Fund.
In addition, the City also leases a portion of its Golf Clubhouse for retail and food service
operations. The rent received for this lease for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013,
totaled $72,849.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 12 - OPERATING LEASES (CONTINUED)
Lessor (Continued)
Future minimum lease payments are as follows:
Governmental Business-Type Activities
Year Ending September 30 Activities Utilities Golf
2014 $ 226,947 $ 16,871 $ 97,620
2015 202,999 17,377 97,620
2016 202,404 17,898 97,784
2017 197,533 18,435 101,034
2018 165,226 18,988 105,516
Total minimum lease payments $ 995,109 $ 89,569 $ 499,574
Lessee
The City leases golf course equipment and golf carts in the Golf Fund through operating
leases with two finance companies. The original lease term began July 1, 2009 and
terminated January 1, 2013. During 2011, a new operating lease was signed for additional
equipment. The new lease term began April 1, 2011 and terminates March 31, 2015. A
new lease for golf carts and utility vehicles began January 1, 2013 and terminates June 30,
2016. In fiscal year 2014, Golf operations were moved from the Golf Fund to the General
Fund. Monthly lease payments are $9,128. Lease expense for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2013 was $111,370.
Future minimum lease payments are as follows:
Business-Type
Activities
Year Ending September 30 Golf
2014 $ 109,534
2015 108,653
2016 80,829
Total minimum lease payments $ 299,016
NOTE 13 - CAPITAL LEASES
The City has entered into a lease agreement as lessee for financing the acquisition of a
telephone system. The lease agreement qualifies as a capital lease for accounting purposes
as a result of the transfer of title or bargain purchase option and therefore has been recorded
at the present value of the future minimum lease payments as of the inception date in the
General Fund.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 13 - CAPITAL LEASES (CONTINUED)
The assets acquired through capital leases are as follows:
Governmental
Assets Activities
Telephone system $ 103,784
Accumulated depreciation (825)
Assets acquired by lease, net $ 102,959
The future minimum lease obligations and net present value of these minimum lease
payments as of September 30, 2013, are as follows:
Governmental
Year Ending September 30 Activities
2014 $ 25,058
2015 25,058
2016 25,058
2017 25,058
2018 25,058
2019 22,970
Total minimum lease payments 148,260
Less amount representing interest (46,564)
Present value of minimum lease payments $ 101,696
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM DEBT
Changes in Long-Term Debt Liabilities
The following is a summary of changes in long-term debt liabilities of the City for the year
ended September 30, 2013:
Beginning Ending Due Within
Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year
Governmental Activities
Revenue bonds payable $ 4,470,000 $ - $(4,470,000) $ - $ -
Less deferred amounts for issuance
discount (41,856) - 41,856 - -
Revenue notes payable 661,796 12,942,539 (68,399) 13,535,936 582,311
Capital leases - 103,784 (2,088) 101,696 12,042
Compensated absences 707,441 500,602 (517,894) 690,149 172,537
Total Governmental Activities $ 5,797,381 $ 13,546,925 $(5,016,525) $ 14,327,781 $ 766,890
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
Changes in Long-Term Debt Liabilities (Continued)
Beginning Ending Due Within
Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year
Business-Type Activities
Revenue bonds payable $ 10,315,000 $ - $ (280,000) $ 10,035,000 $ 290,000
Less deferred amounts for issuance
discounts (115,037) - 5,092 (109,945) -
Revenue notes payable 61,221 28,071 (15,759) 73,533 18,643
State revolving loans - 7,068,522 - 7,068,522 -
Compensated absences 221,122 185,408 (185,593) 220,937 55,236
Capital leases 13,458 - (13,458) - -
Total Business-Type Activities $ 10,495,764 $ 7,282,001 $ (489,718) $ 17,288,047 $ 363,879
Description of Long-Term Debt Outstanding
Current Long-Term Total
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
Revenue Notes
$8,500,000 City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Capital
Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2013A, $8,471,929
representing governmental activities portion, 2.69%
interest due semi-annually and principal due annually
ranging from $324,491 to $464,334 through 2027 with a
balloon payment of $3,000,000 due in 2028. Budgeted
and appropriated half-cent sales tax is pledged for
payment of the bonds. Governmental activities portion
of proceeds used to finance the construction of the City's
new recreational complex and to purchase a bucket
truck. $ 324,491 $ 8,147,438 $ 8,471,929
$4,470,610 City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Capital
Improvement Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2013,
2.30% interest due semi-annually and principal due
annually ranging from $187,659 to $299,010 through
2031. Available non-ad valorem revenues are pledged
for payment of the bonds. Proceeds used for refunding
Series 2001 revenue bonds for construction of certain
capital improvements. 187,659 4,282,951 4,470,610
$739,805 City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Capital
Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2011, due in
quarterly installments of $21,156 through 2021; interest
at 2.55%. Available non-ad valorem revenues are
pledged for payment of the bonds. Proceeds used for
purchase of a fire truck. 70,161 523,236 593,397
Total revenue notes 582,311 12,953,625 13,535,936
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
Description of Long-Term Debt Outstanding (Continued)
Current Long-Term Total
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
Leases
$103,784 capital lease payable, 2013, due in monthly
installments of $2,088 through August 2019,
collateralized by a the City's phone system. 12,042 89,654 101,696
Accrued Compensated Absences
Total long-term portion of accumulated, vested annual
and sick leave for governmental fund types. 172,537 517,612 690,149
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $ 766,890 $ 13,560,891 $ 14,327,781
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES
Revenue Bonds
$10,910,000 Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series
2005, due in annual installments of $160,000 to
$690,000 beginning 2010 through 2035, with interest-
only payments from 2005 through 2009; interest at 3.1%
to 4.6%. Net revenues derived by the City from the
utility operations are pledged for the payment of the
bonds. Proceeds used for water system and wastewater
system improvements. $ 290,000 $ 9,745,000 $ 10,035,000
Less unamortized bond discount - (109,945) (109,945)
Total revenue bonds 290,000 9,635,055 9,925,055
Revenue Notes
$8,500,000 City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Capital
Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2013A, $28,071
representing business-type activities portion, 2.69%
interest due semi-annually and principal due annually
ranging from $2,478 to $3,155 through 2023. Budgeted
and appropriated half-cent sales tax is pledged for
payment of the bonds. Business-type activities portion
of proceeds used to purchase a grounds sweeper for
City's municipal golf course. 2,478 25,593 28,071
$79,195 City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Capital
Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2011, due in
quarterly installments of $4,293 through 2016; interest at
2.55%. Available non-ad valorem revenues are pledged
for payment of the bonds. Proceeds used for purchase of
certain equipment for City's municipal golf course. 16,165 29,297 45,462
Total revenue notes 18,643 54,890 73,533
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
Description of Long-Term Debt Outstanding (Continued)
Current Long-Term Total
BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
State revolving loans
$19,504,447 State of Florida Department of
Environmental Protection Revolving Loan Fund; semi-
annual payments of $594,037 including interest at
1.90% beginning November 15, 2014, through May 15,
2034 if fully drawn. As of September 30, 2013,
$7,068,522 has been drawn on the loan. Proceeds used
for force main replacement, storage tank construction
and pump station upgrades as disclosed in Note 5. - 7,068,522 7,068,522
Accrued Compensated Absences
Accumulated, vested annual compensation for
Enterprise Funds. 55,236 165,701 220,937
TOTAL BUSINESS-TYPE ACTIVITIES $ 363,879 $ 16,924,168 $ 17,288,047
GRAND TOTAL LONG-TERM DEBT $ 31,615,828
For the governmental activities, compensated absences are generally liquidated by the
General Fund.
Annual Requirements to Amortize Debt Outstanding
The annual requirements to amortize all debt outstanding except accrued and annual leave
and advances from other funds as of September 30, 2013, are as follows:
Governmental Activities
Leases Revenue Note
Year Ending September 30 Principal Interest Principal Interest
2014 $ 12,042 $ 13,016 $ 582,311 $ 362,792
2015 13,774 11,284 617,795 330,332
2016 15,755 9,303 630,920 314,618
2017 18,021 7,036 648,985 298,562
2018 20,613 4,444 661,948 282,049
2019-2023 21,491 1,477 3,385,263 1,153,318
2024-2028 - - 6,127,340 720,645
2029-2033 - - 881,374 40,788
Total $ 101,696 $ 46,560 $ 13,535,936 $ 3,503,104
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 14 - LONG-TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
Annual Requirements to Amortize Debt Outstanding (Continued)
Business-Type Activities
Municipal Loan/Revenue Bonds Revenue Note State Revolving Loan
Year Ending September 30 Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2014 $ 290,000 $ 432,459 $ 18,643 $ 2,753 $ - $ -
2015 300,000 422,246 19,132 2,250 972,932 215,142
2016 310,000 410,996 15,336 1,755 1,077,351 110,723
2017 320,000 399,371 2,690 1,522 1,097,918 90,156
2018 335,000 386,571 2,763 1,450 1,118,877 69,197
2019-2023 1,900,000 1,716,748 14,969 6,092 2,801,444 78,649
2024-2028 2,325,000 1,279,188 - - - -
2029-2033 2,905,000 707,950 - - - -
2034-2039 1,350,000 91,800 - - - -
Total $ 10,035,000 $ 5,847,329 $ 73,533 $ 15,822 $ 7,068,522 $ 563,867
Refunding
On May 6, 2013, the City issued $4,470,610 of Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue
Notes, Series 2013, with a fixed interest rate of 2.69% for the purpose of current refunding
the remaining outstanding principal on its Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2001, which
bore interest ranging from 2.50% to 5.00%. The refunding was undertaken to take
advantage of favorable interest rates.
The cash flow requirements of the refunded 2001 bonds, prior to the refunding, was
$6,898,278 from July 1, 2013 to July 1, 2031. The cash flow requirements of the 2013
refunding notes are $5,529,544. The current refunding resulted in an economic gain
(difference between the present value of the debt service payments on the old and new
debt) of approximately $1,200,000.
NOTE 15 - COMMENTS REQUIRED BY THE BOND AND NOTE ORDINANCES
Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005
1. The Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Balance
of the Utility Fund are shown in the financial section of the report.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 15 - COMMENTS REQUIRED BY THE BOND AND NOTE ORDINANCES
(CONTINUED)
Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2005 (Continued)
2. The City is required to establish Sinking Fund amounts sufficient to pay 1/6 of all
interest becoming due on the Bonds on the next semi-annual interest payment date and
1/12 of all principal maturing on the Bonds in the current Bond Year.
Sinking Fund
Principal/Interest Requirement at
Payments Due September 30, 2013
Principal due at July 1, 2014 $ 290,000 $ 72,500
Interest due at January 1, 2014 216,379 108,190
Total $ 506,379 $ 180,690 (1)
(1) Amounts are included in restricted cash amounts on the Balance Sheet of the Utility Fund.
3. The City is required to establish a reserve in the amount of the Reserve Requirement
established by the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the 2005 Bonds. The Reserve
Requirement is the maximum bond service amount in the current or any subsequent
year. The City satisfied the Reserve Requirement by establishing a reserve of $902,422
at September 30, 2013.
4. The City is not aware of any noncompliance with the bond ordinances.
Capital Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2011
1. The Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues, Expenses, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balance of the Debt Service Fund and Golf Fund are shown in the financial
section of the report.
2. The City is required to establish Sinking Fund amounts sufficient to pay all principal
and interest becoming due on the bonds on the next quarter payment date.
Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities
Sinking Fund Sinking Fund
Requirement at Requirement at
Principal/Interest September 30, Principal/Interest September 30,
Payments Due 2013 Payments Due 2013
Principal due at October 1, 2013 $ 17,373 $ 17,373 $ 4,003 $ 4,003
Interest due at October 1, 2013 3,783 3,783 290 290
Total $ 21,156 $ 21,156 (1) $ 4,293 $ 4,293 (2)
(1) Amounts are included in restricted cash amounts on the Balance Sheet of the Debt Service Fund.
(2) Amounts are included in restricted cash amounts on the Balance Sheet of the Golf Fund.
3. The City is not aware of any noncompliance with the bond ordinances.
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 15 - COMMENTS REQUIRED BY THE BOND AND NOTE ORDINANCES
(CONTINUED)
Capital Improvement Refunding Revenue Note, Series 2013
1. The Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balance of the Debt Service Fund are shown in the financial section of the report.
2. The City is required to establish Sinking Fund amounts sufficient to pay all principal
and interest becoming due on the notes on the next semi-annual payment date. The
sinking fund was not required to be funded at September 30, 2013.
3. The City is not aware of any noncompliance with the note covenants.
Capital Improvement Revenue Note, Series 2013A
1. The Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues, Expenses, Expenditures, and Changes in
Fund Balance of the Debt Service Fund and Golf Fund are shown in the financial
section of the report.
2. The City is required to establish Sinking Fund amounts sufficient to pay all principal
and interest becoming due on the notes on the next semi-annual payment date. The
sinking fund was not required to be funded at September 30, 2013.
3. The City is not aware of any noncompliance with the note covenants.
NOTE 16 - DEFERRED AND UNEARNED REVENUE
Governmental funds report deferred revenue in connection with receivables that are not
considered to be available to liquidate liabilities of the current period. Governmental and
proprietary funds also defer revenue recognition in connection with resources received, but
not yet earned. At September 30, 2013, the various components of deferred and unearned
revenue were as follows:
Unavailable Unearned Total
Governmental Funds
Special assessment for street resurfacing not yet due $ 110,564 $ - $ 110,564
Utilities Fund
Prepaid utility bills - 31,630 31,630
Golf Fund
Prepaid lease revenue - 4,339 4,339
Gift and prepaid cards - 19,739 19,739
Total Golf Fund - 24,078 24,078
Total $ 110,564 $ 55,708 $ 166,272
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September 30, 2013
NOTE 17 - INTERFUND RECEIVABLES, PAYABLES AND TRANSFERS
The composition of interfund balances as of September 30, 2013, is as follows:
Due to/from Other Funds
Receivable Fund Payable Fund Amount
General Golf $ 157,846
General Community Development Block Grant 7,754
$ 165,600
General Fund receivables from the Golf Fund and Community Development Block Grant
Fund in the amount of $165,600 are the result of eliminating temporary deficit cash
balances.
Transfers In
Nonmajor
Govern-
Transfers Out General Fund mental Fund Golf Fund Total
General $ - $ 220,010 $ 2,595,977 $ 2,815,987
Nonmajor governmental 3,290 - - 3,290
Utilities 320,536 - - 320,536
Sanitation 130,000 - - 130,000
$ 453,826 $ 220,010 $ 2,595,977 $ 3,269,813
The transfers out of the General Fund are $2,815,987. This transfer consist of an $181,484
transfer to the Debt Service Fund (Nonmajor Governmental Fund) for principal and interest
payments on debt, and a $38,526 transfer to the Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund (Nonmajor
Governmental Fund) for maintenance. In addition, City Council voted to terminate the golf
enterprise fund and collapse operations into the City’s general fund during the fiscal year
2013-14 budget process. In doing so, City Council forgave a $2.9 million interfund loan
that was originally made from the general fund to the golf enterprise fund in fiscal year
2010 in order to provide for the defeasance of the then outstanding 1999 Capital
Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series A and B. The outstanding balance of the loan,
$2,595,977, makes up the remaining balance of the transfers out of the General Fund.
Transfers in to the General Fund of $453,826 consist of a $3,290 transfer from the Beal
Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund (Nonmajor Governmental Fund) to cover improvements
made to the Beal Memorial Cemetery, franchise fees from the Utility Fund of $320,536 and
compensation from the Sanitation fund for additional wear & tear caused by the heavy
trucks in the amount of $130,000.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 18 - GOVERNMENTAL FUND BALANCES
At September 30, 2013, the City's governmental fund balances were classified as follows:
Community Other Total
Redevelopment Governmental Governmental
General Fund Agency Funds Funds
Nonspendable
Inventory $ 254,229 $ - $ - $ 254,229
Restricted for
Improvement districts - 3,833,430 - 3,833,430
Capital projects 7,691,393 - - 7,691,393
Library 175,765 - - 175,765
Public safety - - 462,375 462,375
Debt service - - 21,156 21,156
Other purposes 1,364 - - 1,364
Total restricted 7,868,522 3,833,430 483,531 12,185,483
Committed
Cemetery maintenance - - 2,035,225 2,035,225
Natural disaster recovery 5,501,353 - - 5,501,353
Total committed 5,501,353 - 2,035,225 7,536,578
Assigned to
Capital projects 1,065,883 - - 1,065,883
Self-insurance dental program refund 52,536 - - 52,536
Citizen police academy 3,052 - - 3,052
Main Street 5,504 - - 5,504
Other 1,328 - - 1,328
FY 2014 budget appropriation 173,082 - - 173,082
Assigned 1,301,385 - - 1,301,385
Unassigned 788,076 - (2,745) 785,331
TOTAL FUND BALANCE $ 15,713,565 $ 3,833,430 $ 2,516,011 $ 22,063,006
NOTE 19 - ENCUMBRANCES
The amount of encumbrances outstanding as of September 30, 2013, is as follows:
Governmental Funds -
General Fund $ 543,248
Community Redevelopment Agency 81,362
Total $ 624,610
Encumbrances at year end do not constitute expenditures or liabilities; therefore, they are
not reflected in the financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 20 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Grants
Amounts received or receivable from grant agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by
grantor agencies, principally the federal government. Any disallowed claims, including
amounts already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount, if
any, of expenditures which may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this
time, although the City expects such amount, if any, to be immaterial.
Soundside Apartments Planned Unit Development
In June 2010, the City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Fort
Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, the Fort Walton Beach Housing
Authority, and Soundside Apartments, LLC for the Soundside Apartments planned unit
development (PUD). According to the Memorandum, Germany Terrace, a 50-unit public
housing development, will be redeveloped into a 200-unit affordable housing complex. The
City also entered into an amended Interlocal Agreement whereby the City approved the use
of up to $700K in Community Redevelopment Agency Special Revenue Trust Fund for site
demolition, infrastructure improvements, site restoration and other costs for the project.
The total amount will be eventually repaid by the property owner, Soundside LLC, to the
City’s Community Redevelopment Agency, at no more the $52,142 per year at 1.5%
interest, and shall become payable no sooner than three (3) years after the closing date,
payable over a 40-year period. The total amount provided from the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City, which remains unpaid as of September 30, 2013, is
$294,365.
Wastewater Service Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County
On August 11, 2009, the City adopted the Wastewater Service Interlocal Agreement with
Okaloosa County (Agreement). The Agreement outlines a long-term association with
Okaloosa County Water & Sewer for the treatment of the City’s influent wastewater flow
at a set percentage of the County’s base sewer rate plus a locked-in annual rate escalator.
The agreement provides other ancillary benefits to the City such as the provision of “no
cost” tertiary treated effluent for use as irrigation water at the City’s’ 36-hole municipal
Golf Club. The Agreement is effective for 30 years and can be automatically extended for
up to two additional terms for a period of ten years for each extension term.
On a monthly basis, the County will bill the City at a rate equal to $2.46 per each 1,000
gallons of wastewater flow. Additionally, the City will pay to the County the Sewer
Readiness to Serve Fee, which is equal to $4,098 per month. Each year in March, the
Readiness to Serve Fee will increase by 3%. The minimum commitment by the City under
the Agreement is as follows:
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 20 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (CONTINUED)
Wastewater Service Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County (Continued)
Fiscal Year Ending September 30
2014 50,033
2015 51,534
2016 53,080
2017 54,673
2018 56,313
2019 through 2023 307,942
2024 through 2028 356,989
2029 through 2033 413,848
2034 through 2038 479,764
2039 104,758
Total $ 1,928,934
Fees paid for wastewater treatment to Okaloosa County, Florida during the year ended
September 30, 2013, were $2,331,977.
Interlocal Agreement with Okaloosa County on Force Main Project
The City and Okaloosa County entered into an interlocal agreement for the replacement of
a thirty inch pre-stressed concrete cylinder pressure force main. According to the
agreement, Okaloosa County is to provide funding to the City via a capital contribution for
50% of the common portion of the force main replacement. The asset will be owned and
operated by the City's Utility Fund for twenty-years and then possession of the asset will
transfer to Okaloosa County. During the year ended September 30, 2013, capital
contributions from Okaloosa County to the City related to this project totaled $1,676,418.
NOTE 21 - GASB PRONOUNCEMENTS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED
In June 2012, the GASB issued GASB Statement No. 67, Financial Reporting for Pension
Plans - an amendment to Statement No. 25. This Statement enhances the financial
reporting by state and local governmental pension plans. This Statement replaces the
requirement of Statement No. 25, Financial Reporting for Defined Benefit Pension Plans
and Note Disclosures for Defined Contribution Plans and No. 50, Pension Disclosures, as
they relate to pension plans that are administered through trusts or equivalent arrangements
that meet certain criteria. This statement enhances note disclosures and required
supplemental information (RSI) for both defined benefit and defined contribution pension
plans. It also requires the presentation of new information about annual money-weighted
rates of return in the notes to the financial statements and in 10 year RSI schedules. The
provisions of this Statement are effective for financial statements for periods beginning
after June 15, 2013, which requires the City to implement this statement in FY 2013-2014.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2013
NOTE 21 - GASB PRONOUNCEMENTS ISSUED BUT NOT YET ADOPTED
(CONTINUED)
In June 2012, the GASB issued GASB Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial
Reporting for Pensions - an amendment to Statement No. 27. This Statement enhances the
financial reporting by state and local governments for pensions. It also improves
information provided by state and local governmental employers about financial support
for pensions that is provided by other entities. This statement requires governments
providing defined benefit pensions to recognize their long-term obligation for pension
benefits as a liability for the first time, and to more comprehensively and comparably
measure the annual costs of pension benefits. It also enhances accountability and
transparency through revised and new note disclosures and required supplementary
information. Management believes GASB Statement No. 68 will have a significant impact
on the financial position and changes in net position of the City; however, the amounts are
not quantifiable as of the date of this report. The provisions of this Statement are effective
for financial statements for periods beginning after June 15, 2014, which requires the City
to implement this statement in FY 2014-2015.
NOTE 22 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Landmark Development Agreement
The City approved a development agreement for the Landmark Center. The development
calls for a parking garage to support the hotel and shopping complex and the agreement
requires the City to transfer ownership of a portion of five (5) parcels of property, with a
current book value of $293,166. The developer is permitted to participate in various
economic incentive programs currently active in the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Golf Enterprise Fund Transfer of Operations
During the fiscal year 2013-14 budget development, City Council voted to terminate the
golf enterprise fund and collapse operations into the City’s general fund. This will take
place effective October 1, 2013.
International Association of Firefighters’ Union Contract
The City’s three-year contract with the International Association of Firefighters’ (both for
its firefighters’ and its battalion chiefs) expired September 30, 2013. A Memorandum of
Understanding between the parties extended the contracts until negotiations were
completed, which occurred in December 2013. The contract was finalized and accepted by
City Council for a three-year term in January 2014. The contract term is retroactive to
October 1, 2013 and expires September 30, 2016, although all terms continue so long as
active negotiations for the new contract continue.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Schedule A-1
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF FUNDING PROGRESS
Unaudited
Actuarial
Accrued
Actuarial Liability Unfunded Funded Annual UAAL as
Actuarial Valuation Value of (AAL) Entry AAL (UAAL) Ratio Covered % of
Date Assets (a) Age (b) (b-a) (a/b) Payroll (c) Payroll
General Employees' Retirement Fund
September 30, 2013 $ 37,122,638 $ 42,285,695 $ 5,163,057 87.79 % $ 4,259,070 121.22 %
September 30, 2012 32,776,563 41,280,063 8,503,500 79.40 % 4,542,537 187.20 %
September 30, 2011 33,678,210 40,196,872 6,518,662 83.78 % 5,004,486 130.26 %
September 30, 2010 34,352,072 40,510,991 6,158,919 84.80 % 5,595,076 110.08 %
September 30, 2009 33,336,278 38,412,778 5,076,500 86.78 % 7,252,396 70.00 %
September 30, 2008 33,388,423 37,349,742 3,961,319 89.39 % 7,521,520 52.67 %
September 30, 2007 32,271,940 34,783,263 2,511,323 92.78 % 8,199,930 30.63 %
September 30, 2006 29,449,082 33,885,353 4,436,271 86.91 % 7,715,643 57.50 %
September 30, 2005 27,938,158 31,397,476 3,459,318 88.98 % 7,190,199 48.11 %
September 30, 2004 27,560,774 27,815,278 254,504 99.09 % 7,064,964 3.60 %
Police Officers' Retirement Fund*
September 30, 2013 $ 19,091,795 $ 25,634,521 $ 6,542,726 74.48 % $ 2,038,886 320.90 %
September 30, 2012 18,379,668 25,755,221 7,375,553 71.36 % 2,178,847 338.51 %
September 30, 2011 17,912,258 25,394,666 7,482,408 70.54 % 2,239,545 334.10 %
September 30, 2010 18,874,149 24,702,783 5,828,634 76.40 % 2,195,529 265.48 %
September 30, 2009 18,858,173 23,738,682 4,880,509 79.44 % 2,557,811 190.81 %
September 30, 2008 18,832,627 22,743,407 3,910,780 82.80 % 2,530,182 154.57 %
September 30, 2007 18,586,034 21,595,595 3,009,561 86.06 % 2,602,616 115.64 %
September 30, 2006 17,266,489 19,896,104 2,629,615 86.78 % 2,257,286 116.49 %
September 30, 2005 16,143,601 18,672,706 2,529,105 86.46 % 2,426,479 104.23 %
September 30, 2004 15,294,319 16,603,462 1,309,143 92.12 % 2,245,042 58.31 %
Firefighters' Retirement Fund
September 30, 2013 $ 11,979,697 $ 18,477,592 $ 6,497,895 64.83 % $ 2,153,568 301.73 %
September 30, 2012 10,927,529 18,139,496 7,211,967 60.24 % 1,946,811 370.45 %
September 30, 2011 10,314,290 17,609,820 7,295,530 58.57 % 1,961,080 372.02 %
September 30, 2010 10,591,930 17,167,805 6,575,875 61.70 % 2,116,516 310.69 %
September 30, 2009 10,492,503 15,950,522 5,458,019 65.78 % 1,988,762 274.44 %
September 30, 2008 10,537,442 14,539,341 4,001,899 72.48 % 1,632,275 245.17 %
September 30, 2007 10,264,599 13,579,972 3,315,373 75.59 % 1,409,038 235.29 %
September 30, 2006 9,499,462 11,757,764 2,258,302 80.79 % 1,807,962 124.91 %
September 30, 2005 8,907,687 10,992,666 2,084,979 81.03 % 1,455,105 143.29 %
September 30, 2004 8,602,487 9,919,601 1,317,114 86.72 % 1,293,587 101.82 %
*The aggregate method of valuation used for the Police Officers' Retirement Fund does not identify or separately
amortize the unfunded actuarial liabilities.
Note: The information presented in this schedule was determined as part of the actuarial valuations at the dates
indicated. Additional information as of the latest actuarial valuation can be found in Note 7 to the financial
statements.
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Schedule A-2
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE
EMPLOYER AND OTHER CONTRIBUTING ENTITIES
Unaudited
Annual Required Employer Other Entity Percentage
Contribution Contribution Contribution Contributed
General Employees' Retirement Fund
September 30, 2013 $ 1,268,253 $ 1,318,790 $ - 103.98 %
September 30, 2012 1,258,659 1,306,268 - 103.78 %
September 30, 2011 1,091,338 1,159,438 - 106.24 %
September 30, 2010 1,477,933 1,477,777 - 100.00 %
September 30, 2009 1,268,428 1,268,260 - 100.00 %
September 30, 2008 1,268,019 1,267,864 - 100.00 %
September 30, 2007 1,231,003 1,231,004 - 100.00 %
September 30, 2006 1,070,599 1,071,742 - 100.11 %
September 30, 2005 678,947 680,552 - 100.24 %
September 30, 2004 491,258 491,258 - 100.00 %
Police Officers' Retirement Fund
September 30, 2013 $ 881,697 $ 754,704 $ 170,885 104.98 %
September 30, 2012 875,055 799,961 168,042 110.62 %
September 30, 2011 682,860 521,425 161,435 100.00 %
September 30, 2010 665,220 500,007 165,213 100.00 %
September 30, 2009 578,670 407,159 171,511 100.00 %
September 30, 2008 488,381 306,805 181,576 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2007 516,528 334,952 181,576 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2006 433,829 252,252 181,576 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2005 460,501 278,925 181,576 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2004 360,576 179,000 181,576 100.00 %
*"Frozen" at $181,576 per Chapter 185, as amended, though actual contribution has been higher.
Firefighters' Retirement Fund
September 30, 2013 $ 817,997 $ 703,618 $ 125,627 * 101.38 %
September 30, 2012 700,045 669,871 114,834 * 112.09 %
September 30, 2011 675,386 514,872 160,514 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2010 708,063 574,278 133,785 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2009 555,720 421,935 133,785 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2008 326,864 225,055 133,785 * 109.78 %
September 30, 2007 299,027 169,381 129,646 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2006 240,332 110,686 129,646 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2005 200,627 77,963 122,664 * 100.00 %
September 30, 2004 174,346 51,682 122,664 100.00 %
*"Frozen" per Chapter 175, as amended, though actual contribution has been higher.
Additional information as of the latest actuarial valuation can be found in Note 7 to the financial statements.
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Schedule A-3
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT OBLIGATIONS
Unaudited
Actuarial
Accrued Annual UAAL as
Actuarial Valuation Liability Actuarial Value Unfunded Percentage Covered % of
Date (AAL) of Assets AAL (UAAL) Funded Payroll Payroll
October 1, 2012* $ 5,651,699 $ - $ 5,651,699 - % $ 7,300,258 77.42 %
October 1, 2010* 6,312,795 - 6,312,795 - % 6,578,002 95.97 %
September 30,
2010** 4,768,818 - 4,768,818 - % 8,291,828 57.51 %
September 30, 2009 6,496,763 - 6,496,763 - % 9,000,120 72.19 %
*Determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
**Determined using the Entry Age Normal Method, payroll shown accounts only for employees with medical coverage.
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CITY OF
FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Combining and Individual
Fund Statements and Schedules
These financial statements provide a more detailed view of the
“Basic Financial Statements” presented in the preceding subsection.
Combining statements are presented when there is more than one
fund of a given fund type. Individual fund statements are necessary
to present budgetary comparisons.
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
The Special Revenue Funds are used to account for the proceeds of
specific revenue sources (other than special assessments, expendable
trusts, or for major capital projects) that are legally restricted to
expenditure for specified purposes.
Law Enforcement Trust Special Revenue Fund
To account for funds received from the sale of confiscated property
to be utilized for drug enforcement.
Law Enforcement Trust Training Special Revenue Fund
To account for funds received from court fines to be used for
additional police department training.
Florida Building Code Fund
To account for funds received from building permits and inspections
to be utilized for enforcing the Florida Building Code per State
Statute.
Community Development Block Grant Special Revenue Fund
To account for funds received under the Community Development
Block Grant and expenditures of such funds in accordance with
federal guidelines.
Beal Memorial Cemetery Perpetual Care Special Revenue Fund
To accumulate funds to meet the requirements of maintaining the
City owned cemetery.
DEBT SERVICE FUND
The Debt Service Fund is used to account for the accumulation of
resources for, and the payment of, general long-term debt principal
and interest in accordance with bond ordinances.
Statement B-1
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
September 30, 2013
Special Revenue Funds
Beal Total
Law Law Community Memorial Nonmajor
Enforcement Enforcement Florida Development Cemetery Governmental
Trust Trust Training Building Code Block Grant Perpetual Care Debt Service Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 267,794 $ 11,188 $ 195,125 $ - $ 33,279 $ - $ 507,386
Investments - - - - 2,005,963 - 2,005,963
Accounts receivable - - 109 - - - 109
Due from other governments 4,627 - - 16,044 - - 20,671
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted - - - - - 21,156 21,156
TOTAL ASSETS $ 272,421 $ 11,188 $ 195,234 $ 16,044 $ 2,039,242 $ 21,156 $ 2,555,285
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
Liabilities
Accounts payable $ - $ - $ 386 $ 11,035 $ 4,017 $ - $ 15,438
Accrued liabilities 4,351 - 11,731 - - - 16,082
Due to other funds - - - 7,754 - - 7,754
Total liabilities 4,351 - 12,117 18,789 4,017 - 39,274
Fund balance
Restricted 268,070 11,188 183,117 - - 21,156 483,531
Committed - - - - 2,035,225 - 2,035,225
Unassigned - - - (2,745) - - (2,745)
Total fund balance 268,070 11,188 183,117 (2,745) 2,035,225 21,156 2,516,011
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE $ 272,421 $ 11,188 $ 195,234 $ 16,044 $ 2,039,242 $ 21,156 $ 2,555,285
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Statement B-2
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Special Revenue Funds
Beal Total
Law Law Community Memorial Nonmajor
Enforcement Enforcement Florida Development Cemetery Governmental
Trust Trust Training Building Code Block Grant Perpetual Care Debt Service Funds
REVENUES
Permits and fees $ - $ - $ 411,270 $ - $ - $ - $ 411,270
Intergovernmental 16,174 - - 55,412 - - 71,586
Fines and forfeits 33,017 7,215 - - - - 40,232
Miscellaneous 1,253 8 - - 48,795 - 50,056
TOTAL REVENUES 50,444 7,223 411,270 55,412 48,795 - 573,144
EXPENDITURES
Current
Public safety 29,721 5,904 226,891 - - - 262,516
Physical environment - - - - 8,642 - 8,642
Economic environment - - - 56,151 - - 56,151
Capital outlay 5,432 - 1,262 1,704 - - 8,398
Debt service
Principal - - - - - 70,488 70,488
Interest - - - - - 202,719 202,719
Other debt service costs - - - - - 628 628
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 35,153 5,904 228,153 57,855 8,642 273,835 609,542
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER) EXPENDITURES 15,291 1,319 183,117 (2,443) 40,153 (273,835) (36,398)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in - - - - 38,526 181,484 220,010
Transfers out - - - - (3,290) - (3,290)
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) - - - - 35,236 181,484 216,720
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 15,291 1,319 183,117 (2,443) 75,389 (92,351) 180,322
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - BEGINNING OF YEAR 252,779 9,869 - (302) 1,959,836 113,507 2,335,689
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - END OF YEAR $ 268,070 $ 11,188 $ 183,117 $ (2,745) $ 2,035,225 $ 21,156 $ 2,516,011
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Schedule C-1
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Intergovernmental $ - $ 16,306 $ 16,174 $ (132)
Fines and forfeits - - 33,017 33,017
Miscellaneous 1,800 1,800 1,253 (547)
TOTAL REVENUES 1,800 18,106 50,444 32,338
EXPENDITURES
Current operations
Public safety 16,500 29,685 29,721 (36)
Capital outlay - 5,564 5,432 132
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 16,500 35,249 35,153 96
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE (14,700) (17,143) 15,291 32,434
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR 14,700 17,143 252,779 235,636
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 268,070 $ 268,070
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Schedule C-2
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
LAW ENFORCEMENT TRUST TRAINING SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Fines and forfeits $ 7,000 $ 7,000 $ 7,215 $ 215
Miscellaneous - - 8 8
TOTAL REVENUES 7,000 7,000 7,223 223
EXPENDITURES
Current operations
Public safety 7,000 7,000 5,904 1,096
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - 1,319 1,319
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR - - 9,869 9,869
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 11,188 $ 11,188
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Schedule C-3
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Permits and fees $ 254,740 $ 254,740 $ 411,270 $ 156,530
EXPENDITURES
Current operations
Public safety 247,916 263,444 226,891 36,553
Capital outlay - - 1,262 (1,262)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 247,916 263,444 228,153 35,291
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES 6,824 (8,704) 183,117 191,821
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 8,704 8,704 - (8,704)
Transfers out (15,528) - - -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
(USES) (6,824) 8,704 - (8,704)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - 183,117 183,117
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - BEGINNING OF
YEAR - - - -
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 183,117 $ 183,117
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Schedule C-4
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Intergovernmental $ 124,541 $ 124,541 $ 55,412 $ (69,129)
EXPENDITURES
Current operations
Economic environment 101,643 161,771 56,151 105,620
Capital outlay - 14,493 1,704 12,789
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 101,643 176,264 57,855 118,409
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES 22,898 (51,723) (2,443) 49,280
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers out (22,898) - - -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - (51,723) (2,443) 49,280
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - BEGINNING OF
YEAR - 51,723 (302) (52,025)
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ (2,745) $ (2,745)
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Schedule C-5
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
BEAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Miscellaneous $ 6,000 $ 15,000 $ 48,795 $ 33,795
EXPENDITURES
Physical environment - 9,000 8,642 358
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENDITURES 6,000 6,000 40,153 34,153
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 29,600 29,600 38,526 8,926
Transfers out (1,000) (4,290) (3,290) 1,000
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
(USES) 28,600 25,310 35,236 9,926
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 34,600 31,310 75,389 44,079
FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT) - BEGINNING OF
YEAR (34,600) (31,310) 1,959,836 1,991,146
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 2,035,225 $ 2,035,225
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Schedule C-6
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
DEBT SERVICE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
Year Ended September 30, 2013
Budgeted Amounts Variance with
Final Budget -
Positive
Original Final Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Miscellaneous $ - $ - $ - $ -
EXPENDITURES
Debt service
Principal 233,400 233,400 70,488 162,912
Interest 242,500 242,500 202,719 39,781
Other debt service costs 377 377 628 (251)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 476,277 476,277 273,835 202,442
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES (476,277) (476,277) (273,835) 202,442
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers in 476,277 476,277 181,484 (294,793)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - - (92,351) (92,351)
FUND BALANCE - BEGINNING OF YEAR - - 113,507 113,507
FUND BALANCE - END OF YEAR $ - $ - $ 21,156 $ 21,156
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NON-MAJOR FUND
ENTERPRISE FUND
Stormwater Fund
Accounts for the operations and maintenance of the City's
stormwater system.
Statement D-1
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NON-MAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30, 2013
Stormwater
Fund
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 535,464
Receivables, net 35,707
Total current assets 571,171
Capital assets, net
Non-depreciable 28,532
Depreciable, net 871,079
Total capital assets 899,611
TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,470,782
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 6,384
Accrued liabilities
Compensated absences 2,812
Wages 18,172
Other 2,777
Total current liabilities 30,145
Non-current liabilities
Accrued liabilities
Compensated absences 8,434
Other post-employment benefits 21,233
Total non-current liabilities 29,667
TOTAL LIABILITIES 59,812
NET POSITION
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 899,611
Unrestricted 511,359
TOTAL NET POSITION $ 1,410,970
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Statement D-2
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NON-MAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
For the Year Ended September 30, 2013
Stormwater
Fund
OPERATING REVENUES
Charges for services $ 591,196
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personal services 286,977
Operating 258,553
Depreciation/amortization expense 66,432
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 611,962
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (20,766)
NON-OPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Gain (loss) on disposal of capital assets 1,176
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment (1,022)
Realized gain (loss) on investment (1,553)
Interest 3,094
Miscellaneous 976
TOTAL NON-OPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES) 2,671
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE CONTRIBUTIONS AND OPERATING TRANSFERS (18,095)
CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRANSFERS
Transfer out -
TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND TRANSFERS -
CHANGE IN NET POSITION (18,095)
NET POSITION - BEGINNING OF YEAR 1,429,065
NET POSITION - END OF YEAR $ 1,410,970
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Statement D-3
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NON-MAJOR PROPRIETARY FUNDS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended September 30, 2013
Stormwater
Fund
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Receipts from customers and users $ 619,417
Payments to suppliers (281,268)
Payments to employees (263,404)
Miscellaneous income 976
Net cash provided by operating activities 75,721
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisitions of capital assets (21,500)
Proceeds from disposal of capital assets 439
Net cash provided (used) by capital and related financing activities (21,061)
NET CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest income 519
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 55,179
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF YEAR 480,285
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF YEAR $ 535,464
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH
PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating income $ (20,766)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided by
operating activities
Depreciation 66,432
Miscellaneous revenue 976
Decrease (increase) in assets
Accounts receivable 28,221
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable (22,449)
Compensated absences payable (1,005)
Wages 5,805
Other liabilities (266)
Other post-employment benefits 18,773
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 75,721
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III. STATISTICAL SECTION
This section contains statistical tables reflecting various
supplemental financial data concerning General
Government and Proprietary Fund Operations. When
applicable, a 10-year history has been depicted to
disclose trends in finance-related matters. These tables
have been included as a part of this report for
information purposes only, and therefore, have not been
subjected to audit by the City’s independent certified
public accountants.
The statistical section of the City's comprehensive annual financial
report presents detailed information as a context for understanding
what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures and
required supplementary information says about the City's overall
financial health.
Financial Trends
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader
understand how the City's financial performance and well-being
have changed over time.
Revenue Capacity
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the
City's most significant local revenue source, the property tax.
Debt Capacity
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the
affordability of the City's current levels of outstanding debt and the
City's ability to issue additional debt in the future.
Demographic and Economic Information
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help
the reader understand the environment within which the City's
financial activities take place.
Operating Information
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the
reader understand how the information in the City's financial report
relates to the services the City provides and the activities it performs.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is
derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the
relevant year. The City implemented GASB 34 in 2002; schedules
presenting government-wide information include information
beginning in that year.
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 1
NET POSITION BY COMPONENT
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(full accrual basis of accounting)
(amounts expressed in thousands)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Governmental Activities
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt $ 19,401,390 $ 17,236,582 $ 21,097,792 $ 22,013,431 $ 21,095,355 $ 20,563,790 $ 20,605,683 $ 24,756,705 $ 25,379,050 $ 23,531,576
Restricted
Debt service 92,153 92,544 92,788 92,730 91,713 91,713 92,880 113,816 113,507 21,156
Capital projects 685,174 700,975 241,114 56,550 - - - - - -
Improvement districts - - - - - - - 4,212,984 3,736,100 3,833,430
Public safety 301,230 305,647 266,492 307,983 307,983 254,409 269,600 268,820 262,648 462,375
Perpetual care - expendable 1,488,402 1,556,661 1,663,521 1,787,789 1,877,086 1,869,558 1,898,445 - - -
Other purposes 817,932 533,486 474,924 657,116 473,655 463,168 477,194 234,568 194,193 177,129
Unrestricted 10,131,552 13,959,800 11,385,751 8,564,657 9,821,155 9,347,576 8,975,046 12,666,165 11,487,979 9,329,608
Total governmental activities net position $ 32,917,833 $ 34,385,695 $ 35,222,382 $ 33,480,256 $ 33,666,947 $ 32,590,214 $ 32,318,848 $ 42,253,058 $ 41,173,477 $ 37,355,274
Business-Type Activities
Invested in capital assets net of related debt $ 19,907,722 $ 20,014,208 $ 20,352,399 $ 21,051,160 $ 21,043,965 $ 17,577,019 $ 18,928,438 $ 17,037,456 $ 14,929,648 $ 20,766,800
Restricted
Debt service 317,444 319,139 333,522 323,430 316,153 471,441 481,023 184,711 184,933 1,087,405
System improvements 160,754 352,360 106,434 39,414 60,709 98,292 61,559 82,573 112,863 305,508
Unrestricted 7,820,602 7,652,753 8,358,417 9,011,906 8,301,545 8,276,703 6,791,840 6,859,952 8,552,169 5,918,787
Total business-type activities net position $ 28,206,522 $ 28,338,460 $ 29,150,772 $ 30,425,910 $ 29,722,372 $ 26,423,455 $ 26,262,860 $ 24,164,692 $ 23,779,613 $ 28,078,500
Primary Government
Invested in capital assets net of related debt $ 39,309,112 $ 37,250,790 $ 41,450,191 $ 43,064,591 $ 42,139,320 $ 38,140,809 $ 38,728,907 $ 41,794,161 $ 40,308,698 $ 44,298,376
Restricted 3,863,089 3,860,812 3,178,795 3,265,012 3,127,299 3,257,332 3,297,029 5,097,472 4,604,244 5,887,003
Unrestricted 17,952,154 21,612,553 19,744,168 17,576,563 18,122,700 17,624,279 16,805,772 19,526,117 20,040,148 15,248,395
Total primary government net position $ 61,124,355 $ 62,724,155 $ 64,373,154 $ 63,906,166 $ 63,389,319 $ 59,022,420 $ 58,831,708 $ 66,417,750 $ 64,953,090 $ 65,433,774
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB Statement 34 in 2002;
schedules presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
Note: Beginning in FY11, the Community Redevelopment Area was included with the Governmental Activities and the Perpetual care - expendable was reclassified from Restricted to Unrestricted
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 2
CHANGES IN NET POSITION
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(full accrual basis of accounting)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Expenses
Governmental activities
General government $ 5,884,025 $ 6,935,799 $ 4,841,926 $ 4,563,855 $ 5,494,094 $ 4,625,871 $ 5,306,003 $ 3,765,536 $ 4,314,050 $ 2,662,406
Public safety 6,952,351 7,623,363 8,032,018 9,641,338 10,048,884 9,908,644 9,231,632 9,206,784 9,805,368 9,729,228
Physical environment 276,987 276,525 299,362 354,439 343,411 350,374 304,907 393,752 383,970 379,681
Transportation 1,562,995 1,678,395 1,791,455 1,943,966 2,135,639 1,672,741 1,543,310 1,570,038 1,592,150 1,631,665
Economic environment 210,649 199,284 313,153 335,185 127,355 266,132 98,996 545,242 707,603 1,090,025
Culture and recreation 2,712,947 2,754,947 2,989,900 3,115,151 3,097,289 3,028,285 2,944,221 2,677,051 2,880,815 2,715,977
Debt service interest 267,160 238,090 309,094 331,771 302,948 247,703 240,940 214,470 254,516 324,405
Total government activities 17,867,114 19,706,403 18,576,908 20,285,705 21,549,620 20,099,750 19,670,009 18,372,873 19,938,472 18,533,387
Business-type activities
Utilities 4,403,421 4,938,340 5,329,682 5,859,301 5,809,192 5,474,550 6,725,349 9,162,926 7,017,160 7,644,240
Sanitation 2,738,742 2,945,209 2,888,403 3,008,205 2,609,129 2,493,357 2,466,881 2,524,994 2,741,266 3,163,638
Golf 2,596,450 2,603,460 2,631,289 2,780,632 2,547,992 2,479,804 2,203,739 2,199,453 2,012,165 2,023,186
Stormwater - - - - - 469,421 374,951 339,543 497,211 611,962
Total business-type activities 9,738,613 10,487,009 10,849,374 11,648,138 10,966,313 10,917,132 11,770,920 14,226,916 12,267,802 13,443,026
Total primary government expenses $ 27,605,727 $ 30,193,412 $ 29,426,282 $ 31,933,843 $ 32,515,933 $ 31,016,882 $ 31,440,929 $ 32,599,789 $ 32,206,274 $ 31,976,413
Program Revenues
Governmental activities
Charges for services
General government $ 1,973,238 $ 2,108,169 $ 2,381,669 $ 2,456,663 $ 2,752,330 $ 2,921,887 $ 2,759,080 $ 2,556,270 $ 430,718 $ 409,983
Public safety 567,601 873,041 600,259 579,365 641,941 642,364 467,835 430,017 373,855 640,271
Physical environment 345,529 302,727 342,815 316,520 348,838 286,623 289,654 394,513 439,555 404,429
Transportation 102,068 68,402 72,815 241,622 93,987 87,654 83,586 104,776 118,067 122,275
Economic environment - - - - - - - 16,400 58,000 34,652
Culture and recreation 351,450 382,858 400,175 421,733 417,253 426,110 408,351 404,047 400,215 374,362
Debt service interest - - - - - - - - - -
Operating grants and contributions 2,541,755 3,228,819 642,631 1,266,681 903,079 1,119,033 639,370 761,643 589,253 786,652
Capital grants and contributions 56,332 261,332 373,994 233,878 50,687 88,941 731,275 351,006 156,794 80,936
Total governmental activities program revenues 5,937,973 7,225,348 4,814,358 5,516,462 5,208,115 5,572,612 5,379,151 5,018,672 2,566,457 2,853,560
Business-type activities
Charges for services
Utilities 5,888,862 6,279,899 6,552,526 7,006,005 6,505,297 6,403,262 6,761,654 7,608,355 7,974,601 8,623,082
Sanitation 3,244,899 3,315,188 3,374,157 3,433,172 3,446,397 3,384,375 3,345,127 3,311,744 3,313,559 3,499,559
Golf 2,275,678 2,335,114 2,621,957 2,558,253 2,380,448 2,181,988 1,934,392 2,052,501 1,776,649 1,758,709
Stormwater - - - - - 654,346 626,903 481,854 577,706 591,196
Operating grants and contributions - - - - 39,403 - - 118,226 - 1,071
Capital grants and contributions 100,027 198,568 95,644 1,079,034 92,872 555,698 173,370 65,496 331,609 1,871,295
Total business-type activities program revenues 11,509,466 12,128,769 12,644,284 14,076,464 12,464,417 13,179,669 12,841,446 13,638,176 13,974,124 16,344,912
Total primary government program revenues $ 17,447,439 $ 19,354,117 $ 17,458,642 $ 19,592,926 $ 17,672,532 $ 18,752,281 $ 18,220,597 $ 18,656,848 $ 16,540,581 $ 19,198,472
Continued…
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 2
CHANGES IN NET POSITION
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(full accrual basis of accounting)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Net (Expense)/Revenue
Governmental activities $ (11,929,141) $ (12,481,055) $ (13,762,550) $ (14,769,243) $ (16,341,505) $ (14,527,138) $ (14,290,859) $ (13,354,201) $ (17,372,015) $ (15,679,827)
Business-type activities 1,770,853 1,641,760 1,794,910 2,428,326 1,498,104 2,262,537 1,070,526 (588,740) 1,706,322 2,901,886
Total primary government net expense $ (10,158,288) $ (10,839,295) $ (11,967,640) $ (12,340,917) $ (14,843,401) $ (12,264,601) $ (13,220,333) $ (13,942,941) $ (15,665,693) $ (12,777,941)
General Revenues and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental activities
Taxes
Property taxes $ 3,763,976 $ 3,913,016 $ 4,557,414 $ 5,180,212 $ 5,052,903 $ 4,631,028 $ 4,380,221 $ 4,482,819 $ 4,295,068 $ 4,175,136
Sales taxes 2,393,744 2,466,783 2,529,028 2,363,078 2,214,232 1,977,959 1,943,337 2,066,834 2,198,270 2,241,242
Utility service taxes 3,163,325 3,690,239 4,006,985 1,420,142 5,094,918 3,454,691 3,914,362 3,926,930 3,739,311 3,761,437
Tax Increments for Redevelopment district - - - - - - - 1,547,609 1,386,521 1,311,101
Franchise Fees - - - - - - - - 1,876,575 1,764,733
Intergovernmental, unrestricted 619,197 877,198 889,450 845,090 740,554 709,550 712,776 825,591 809,756 818,039
Gain on sale of assets 99,587 456,675 (1,053) 477,494 2,592 2,950 795,860 16,865 16,440 37,833
Miscellaneous 100,950 46,174 37,595 56,788 61,199 54,223 492,052 96,105 154,996 106,546
Investment earnings 226,863 324,687 599,818 755,389 444,488 269,896 152,884 133,419 159,465 62,285
Special item: Impairment loss - - - - - - - - - (271,287)
Transfers 1,991,333 1,875,000 1,980,000 1,928,924 2,917,310 2,310,464 1,667,644 1,682,717 1,656,032 (2,145,441)
Total governmental activities 12,358,975 13,649,772 14,599,237 13,027,117 16,528,196 13,410,761 14,059,136 14,778,889 16,292,434 11,861,624
Business-type activities
Taxes
Utility service taxes 7,807 - 14,200 7,844 5,930 4,597 - - - -
Gain on sale of assets 27,641 - 174,610 34,978 482 98,907 56,795 75,904 35,111 20,662
Miscellaneous 12,342 10,261 73,714 15,118 129,678 141,406 177,657 31,424 48,550 6,504
Investment earnings 128,808 354,915 734,878 713,872 579,578 340,155 202,071 65,961 69,622 11,107
Special item: Impairment loss - - - - - (3,836,055) - - (588,652) (786,713)
Transfers (1,991,333) (1,875,000) (1,980,000) (1,925,000) (2,917,310) (2,310,464) (1,667,644) (1,682,717) (1,656,032) 2,145,441
Total business-type activities (1,814,735) (1,509,824) (982,598) (1,153,188) (2,201,642) (5,561,454) (1,231,121) 173,289 (2,091,401) 1,397,001
Total primary government $ 10,544,240 $ 12,139,948 $ 13,616,639 $ 11,873,929 $ 14,326,554 $ 7,849,307 $ 12,828,015 $ 14,952,178 $ 14,201,033 $ 13,258,625
Change in Net Position
Governmental activities $ 429,834 $ 1,467,862 $ 836,687 $ (1,742,126) $ 186,691 $ (1,116,377) $ (231,722) $ 1,424,688 $ (1,079,581) $ (3,818,203)
Business-type activities (43,882) 131,936 812,312 1,275,138 (703,538) (3,298,917) (160,595) (2,098,168) (385,079) 4,298,887
Total primary government $ 385,952 $ 1,599,798 $ 1,648,999 $ (466,988) $ (516,847) $ (4,415,294) $ (392,317) $ (673,480) $ (1,464,660) $ 480,684
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB Statement 34 in 2002;
schedules presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
Note: Beginning in FY11, the Community Redevelopment Area was included with the Governmental Activities
Note: Beginning in FY12, Franchise Fees were reported as General Revenues - in prior years they were included in General Government - charges for services
Note: Beginning in FY13, Cost Allocations were reported as expense reductions in General Government - in prior years they were reported as transfers.
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SCHEDULE 3
FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
General Fund
Reserved $ 957,768 $ 4,756,085 $ 539,749 $ 701,829 $ 509,080 $ 482,179 $ 499,384 $ - $ - $ -
Unreserved 10,179,527 10,022,750 11,129,373 12,161,545 9,367,864 9,709,202 9,314,142 - - -
Nonspendable - - - - - - - 3,032,726 2,857,963 254,229
Restricted - - - - - - - 234,768 194,193 7,868,522
Committed - - - - - - - 5,219,706 5,040,585 5,501,353
Assigned - - - - - - - 1,537,572 354,999 1,301,385
Unassigned - - - - - - - 1,189,562 1,611,120 788,076
Total general fund $ 11,137,295 $ 14,778,835 $ 11,669,122 $ 12,863,374 $ 9,876,944 $ 10,191,381 $ 9,813,526 $ 11,214,334 $ 10,058,860 $ 15,713,565
All Other Governmental Funds
Reserved $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 50,117 $ 12,783 $ - $ - $ -
Unreserved, reported in
Capital projects 685,174 700,975 241,114 56,550 8,751 - - - -
Debt service 92,153 92,544 92,788 92,730 91,713 91,713 92,880 - - -
Special revenue funds 1,789,633 1,862,308 1,933,979 2,095,772 2,153,440 2,073,850 2,158,878 - - -
Nonspendable - - - - - - - - - -
Restricted - - - - - - - 4,595,420 4,112,255 4,316,961
Committed - - - - - - - 1,929,448 1,959,836 2,035,225
Assigned - - - - - - - - - -
Unassigned - - - - - - - (306) (302) (2,745)
Total all other governmental funds $ 2,566,960 $ 2,655,827 $ 2,267,881 $ 2,245,052 $ 2,245,153 $ 2,224,431 $ 2,264,541 $ 6,524,562 $ 6,071,789 $ 6,349,441
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB Statement
34 in 2002; schedules presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
Note: The City implemented GASB 54 in FY11 and the Community Redevelopment Districted was included with All Other Governmental Funds
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SCHEDULE 4
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Revenues
Taxes $ 9,102,668 $ 9,872,190 $ 11,086,466 $ 10,804,833 $ 9,039,398 $ 9,160,133 $ 9,414,513 $ 10,438,481 $ 10,065,983 $ 9,901,157
Licenses, permits, and fees 358,675 706,345 517,728 496,614 2,225,224 2,320,683 2,406,916 2,428,621 2,142,995 2,221,406
Intergovernmental 4,990,501 6,261,885 3,836,216 3,661,644 2,914,162 2,950,179 3,502,904 3,358,615 3,291,693 3,400,876
Charges for services 933,006 848,651 900,170 911,026 1,216,687 1,132,681 907,476 911,405 969,560 1,065,316
Fines and forfeits 305,851 329,038 247,329 247,493 268,415 387,449 204,849 151,616 142,936 241,923
Miscellaneous 637,460 1,052,422 850,248 3,588,708 1,211,662 1,020,342 1,370,077 817,975 537,975 431,625
Total Revenues 16,328,161 19,070,531 17,438,157 19,710,318 16,875,548 16,971,467 17,806,735 18,106,713 17,151,142 17,262,303
Expenditures
General governmental services 5,722,625 6,737,331 4,646,594 4,355,885 5,306,276 4,419,077 5,095,790 3,699,506 3,899,740 2,514,734
Public safety 6,497,304 7,124,082 7,750,191 9,170,719 9,614,744 9,379,319 8,872,424 8,676,620 9,154,002 9,066,246
Physical environment 211,388 211,178 233,942 276,086 278,273 283,460 250,691 306,365 295,459 311,684
Transportation 1,183,153 1,284,018 1,364,414 1,550,204 1,750,680 1,316,954 1,207,449 994,272 966,050 1,012,387
Economic environment 210,649 199,284 313,153 335,185 127,355 266,132 98,996 493,526 652,086 1,032,659
Culture and recreation 2,250,304 2,277,069 2,503,469 2,636,387 2,698,993 2,582,642 2,535,682 2,233,104 2,383,239 2,267,141
Capital outlay 1,402,355 1,558,462 5,612,616 1,457,758 652,734 520,722 1,335,369 1,561,057 2,609,203 1,282,142
Debt service
Principal 145,097 195,722 194,675 355,459 2,052,797 168,949 175,629 198,699 211,683 4,540,488
Interest and other costs 265,769 274,122 307,334 330,136 297,335 246,774 240,093 236,268 243,959 203,347
Total expenditures 17,888,644 19,861,268 22,926,388 20,467,819 22,779,187 19,184,029 19,812,123 18,399,417 20,415,421 22,230,828
Excess of revenue over (under) expenditures (1,560,483) (790,737) (5,488,231) (757,501) (5,903,639) (2,212,562) (2,005,388) (292,704) (3,264,279) (4,968,525)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers in 2,516,798 2,376,403 2,618,738 2,644,727 5,367,633 3,191,822 2,342,226 2,296,944 2,284,416 673,836
Transfers out (525,465) (501,403) (638,738) (715,802) (2,450,323) (685,545) (674,583) (614,227) (628,384) (2,819,277)
Insurance recoveries - 299,145 - - - - - - - -
Lease proceeds 143,698 299,948 - - - - - - - 103,784
Debt issuance - 2,039,191 - - - - - 739,805 - 12,942,539
Contributions from others 40,929 7,860 10,572 - - - - - - -
Total other financing sources (uses) 2,175,960 4,521,144 1,990,572 1,928,925 2,917,310 2,506,277 1,667,643 2,422,522 1,656,032 10,900,882
Net change in fund balance $ 615,477 $ 3,730,407 $ (3,497,659) $ 1,171,424 $ (2,986,329) $ 293,715 $ (337,745) $ 2,129,818 $ (1,608,247) $ 5,932,357
Debt service as a percentage of noncapital expenditures 2.49% 2.57% 2.90% 3.61% 10.62% 2.23% 2.25% 2.58% 2.56% 22.65%
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB Statement 34 in 2002; schedules
presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
Note: Beginning in FY11, the Community Redevelopment Area was included with the Governmental Funds
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SCHEDULE 5
REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES (1)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Other
Fiscal Licenses, fees, Intergovernmental Charges for Fines and Interest and Financing
Year Taxes and Permits Revenues Services Forfeitures Other Revenues Sources TOTAL
2013 $9,901,157 $2,221,406 $3,400,876 $1,065,316 $241,923 $431,625 $13,720,159 $30,982,462
2012 10,065,983 2,142,995 3,291,693 969,560 142,936 537,975 2,284,416 19,435,558
2011 10,438,481 2,428,621 3,358,615 911,405 151,616 817,975 2,296,944 20,403,657
2010 9,414,513 2,406,916 3,502,904 907,476 204,849 1,370,077 2,342,226 20,148,961
2009 9,160,133 2,320,683 2,950,179 1,132,681 387,449 1,020,342 3,191,822 20,163,289
2008 9,039,398 2,225,224 2,914,162 1,216,687 268,415 1,211,662 5,367,633 22,243,181
2007 10,804,833 496,614 3,661,644 911,026 247,493 3,588,708 2,644,727 22,355,044
2006 11,086,466 517,727 3,836,216 900,170 247,329 860,820 2,618,738 20,067,466
2005 10,379,692 706,345 6,699,651 848,651 329,038 1,387,243 4,715,542 25,066,162
2004 9,506,835 358,675 5,514,537 933,006 305,851 653,600 2,701,425 19,973,929
(1)
Includes General Fund, LETFs, CDBG Fund, FBC Fund, CRA Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Beal Memorial Fund
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City
implemented GASB Statement 34 in 2002; schedules presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
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SCHEDULE 6
ASSESSED VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY (1)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Total Assessed Total
Tax Real Personal Assessed Value for Direct Tax
Year Property Property Value Exemptions Operations Rate
2013 $ 1,451,775,552 $ 118,155,863 $ 1,569,931,415 $ 442,204,485 $ 1,127,726,930 5.7697
2012 1,445,327,759 120,653,616 1,565,981,375 446,565,401 1,119,415,974 4.5383
2011 1,478,072,570 126,412,302 1,604,484,872 452,378,818 1,152,106,054 4.5383
2010 1,550,325,157 129,348,680 1,679,673,837 469,933,333 1,209,740,504 4.5383
2009 1,864,657,624 148,104,763 2,012,762,387 476,888,476 1,309,056,015 4.1986
2008 2,046,319,844 147,625,998 2,193,945,842 816,366,365 1,377,579,477 4.1986
2007 2,100,890,582 148,394,292 2,249,284,874 777,377,988 1,471,906,886 4.1986
2006 1,980,162,078 137,191,649 2,117,353,727 761,995,075 1,355,358,652 4.6458
2005 1,518,656,395 129,244,507 1,647,900,902 548,237,161 1,099,663,741 4.9700
2004 1,194,748,692 123,444,654 1,318,193,346 400,213,897 917,979,449 4.9700
(1)
Florida State Law requires all property to be assessed at current fair market.
The January 2013 assessment is the basis for Fiscal Year 2013-14 tax revenues.
Source: Okaloosa County Property Appraiser
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SCHEDULE 7
PROPERTY TAX RATES PER $1,000 OF TAXABLE VALUE - ALL DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING
GOVERNMENTS (1)
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
City of Fort Walton Beach Direct Rate Overlapping Rates*
Okaloosa Northwest Total
Fiscal Total Direct Okaloosa County School Florida Water Overlapping
Year Basic Rate Rate County Board Management Rates
2013 5.7697 5.7697 3.4308 7.5510 0.0400 11.0218
2012 4.5383 4.5383 3.2899 7.4760 0.0400 10.8059
2011 4.5383 4.5383 3.2899 7.7690 0.0400 11.0989
2010 4.5383 4.5383 3.2899 7.5340 0.0450 10.8689
2009 4.1986 4.1986 3.2899 7.6390 0.0450 10.9739
2008 4.1986 4.1986 3.2995 7.6240 0.0450 10.9685
2007 4.1986 4.1986 3.3443 7.6390 0.0450 11.0283
2006 4.6458 4.6458 3.6500 7.7860 0.0500 11.4860
2005 4.9700 4.9700 4.2500 8.0630 0.0500 12.3630
2004 4.9700 4.9700 4.2500 8.2940 0.0500 12.5940
(1)
As of levy date, November 1 of each year listed.
The 2013 millage rate is the basis for Fiscal Year 2013-14 tax revenues.
* Overlapping rates are those of local and county governments that apply to property owners within the City of Fort Walton Beach
Source: Okaloosa County Tax Collector
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SCHEDULE 8
PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS
Unaudited
2013 2004
Total Total
Assessed Assessed
Taxpayer Value Percentage Rank Value Percentage Rank
Gulf Power Co. $ 17,394,520 1.54% 1 $ 14,327,675 1.56% 2
DRS Training & Control Systems 14,955,171 1.33% 2 4,967,997 0.54% 7
Suso 2 Uptown, LP 14,233,565 1.26% 3 10,180,490 1.11% 3
Cox Communications Gulf Coast, LLC 7,108,180 0.63% 4
Fort Walton Machining, Inc. 6,742,312 0.60% 5
Presidio Developers, LLC 6,081,000 0.54% 6
BLC Westwood, LLC 6,034,454 0.54% 7
Embarq Corp. 5,592,401 0.50% 8
HSU Paul S & Majes 4,969,909 0.44% 9
DDRM Shoppes at Paradise Pointe, LLC 4,420,321 0.39% 10
Sprint Florida, Inc. 22,563,122 2.46% 1
Aero Technical Service 9,670,506 1.05% 4
American Senior Living of FWB 8,039,951 0.88% 5
Inland Southeast Paradise Point 5,009,660 0.55% 6
Home Depot USA, Inc. 4,749,285 0.52% 8
Emerald Coast Housing Corp. 4,635,287 0.50% 9
Mariner Plaza Realty Assoc. 4,592,717 0.50% 10
Total Taxable Assessed Value
of Principal Taxpayers 87,531,833 7.76% 88,736,690 9.67%
Total Taxable Assessed Value
of Other Taxpayers 1,040,195,097 92.24% 829,242,759 90.33%
Total Taxable Assessed Value $ 1,127,726,930 100.00% $ 917,979,449 100.00%
(1)
The 2013 tax roll is the basis for Fiscal Year 2013-14 tax revenues.
Source: Okaloosa County Property Appraiser
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SCHEDULE 9
PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Ratio of Ratio of
Amount of Percent of Amount of Total Total Taxes Delinquent
Current Current Delinquent Collected Collected to Amount of Taxes to
Tax Total Tax Taxes Taxes Taxes for the Current Delinquent Current
Year Levy (1) Collected Collected Collected Year Levy Taxes Levy
2013 The 2013 tax levy is the basis for Fiscal Year 2013-14 tax revenues.
2012 $ 5,096,206 $ 4,880,002 95.8% $ 50,880 $ 4,930,882 96.8% $ 10,265 0.2%
2011 5,251,483 5,050,661 96.2% 38,067 5,088,728 96.9% 19,826 0.4%
2010 5,519,832 5,309,040 96.2% 78,863 5,387,903 97.6% 11,576 0.2%
2009 5,523,136 5,280,090 95.6% 45,233 5,325,323 96.4% 59,371 1.1%
2008 5,814,307 5,606,480 96.4% 25,515 5,631,996 96.9% 22,112 0.4%
2007 6,215,424 5,976,218 96.2% 23,448 5,999,666 96.5% 16,699 0.3%
2006 6,317,712 6,085,783 96.3% 17,701 6,103,484 96.6% 17,752 0.3%
2005 5,481,001 5,271,070 96.2% 23,903 5,294,973 96.6% 17,072 0.3%
2004 4,577,392 4,408,022 96.3% 16,643 4,424,665 96.7% 15,383 0.3%
2003 4,305,962 4,151,604 96.4% 16,263 4,167,867 96.8% 11,174 0.3%
(1)
Includes discount taken for early payment of taxes (maximum of 4%).
Source: Okaloosa County Tax Collector
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SCHEDULE 10
RATIOS OF OUTSTANDING DEBT BY TYPE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Governmental Activities Business Activities
General General State Total Percentage
Fiscal Obligation Lease Revenue Revenue Obligation Lease Revenue Revolving Revenue Primary of Personal Per
Year Bonds Payable Notes Bonds Bonds Payable Notes Loans Bonds Government Income (1) Capita (2)
2013 $ - $ 101,696 $ 13,535,936 $ - $ - $ - $73,533 $ 7,068,522 $ 10,035,000 $ 30,814,687 0.36% 1,521.26
2012 - - 661,796 4,470,000 - 13,458 61,221 - 10,315,000 15,521,475 0.20% 768.62
2011 - - 728,480 4,615,000 - 66,118 76,586 - 10,585,000 16,071,184 0.21% 822.73
2010 - 47,374 - 4,755,000 - 141,737 - - 14,005,000 18,949,111 0.26% 930.93
2009 - 93,003 - 4,885,000 - 226,886 - - 14,740,000 19,944,889 0.28% 964.69
2008 - 197,509 - 5,010,000 - 584,170 - - 15,300,000 21,091,679 0.31% 1,008.30
2007 - 260,306 - 7,000,000 - 479,246 - - 15,835,000 23,574,552 0.35% 1,122.17
2006 - 320,764 - 7,295,000 - 614,203 - - 16,345,000 24,574,967 0.37% 1,176.85
2005 - 400,433 - 7,410,000 - 447,370 - - 16,830,000 25,087,803 0.39% 1,209.93
2004 - 186,213 - 5,475,000 - 594,046 - - 6,385,000 12,640,259 0.21% 613.04
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB
Statement 34 in 2002; schedules presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
(1)
See Schedule 15 for personal income data.
(2)
See Schedule 15 for population data.
Note: Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
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SCHEDULE 11
RATIO OF NET GENERAL BONDED DEBT OUTSTANDING
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Governmental
Activities
Percentage of
General Actual Taxable
Fiscal Year Obligation Bonds Value of Property (1) Per Capita (2)
2013 $ - 0.00% $ -
2012 - 0.00% -
2011 - 0.00% -
2010 - 0.00% -
2009 - 0.00% -
2008 - 0.00% -
2007 - 0.00% -
2006 - 0.00% -
2005 - 0.00% -
2004 - 0.00% -
2003 - 0.00% -
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual
financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB Statement 34 in 2002; schedules presenting
government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
(1)
See Schedule 6 for property value data.
(2)
See Schedule 15 for population data.
Note: Details regarding the City's outstanding debt can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
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SCHEDULE 12
PLEDGED REVENUE COVERAGE
SCHEDULE OF REVENUE BOND COVERAGE
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Average
Non-Ad Valorem
Revenues
Fiscal Non-Ad Valorem Avail. for Debt Service Requirements (2)
Year Revenues (1) Debt Service Principal Interest Total Coverage
2013 $ 26,338,776 $ 25,803,342 $ 364,156 460,197 $ 824,353 31.30
2012 $ 25,267,908 $ 25,556,504 $ 497,049 697,060 $1,194,109 21.40
2011 25,845,100 26,274,792 468,935 695,713 1,164,648 22.56
2010 26,704,483 26,355,374 510,000 874,423 1,384,423 19.04
2009 26,006,265 28,208,317 340,000 889,985 1,229,985 22.93
2008 30,410,368 31,235,238 325,000 904,730 1,229,730 25.40
2007 32,060,108 30,760,329 315,000 918,699 1,233,699 24.93
2006 29,460,549 31,084,778 300,000 931,488 1,231,488 25.24
2005 32,709,007 29,841,670 285,000 552,986 837,986 35.61
2004 26,974,332 26,011,445 275,000 492,124 767,124 33.91
(1)
Non-Ad Valorem Revenues of General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, other governmental funds, and
proprietary funds.
(2)
Combined Debt Service requirements for Capital Improvement Revenue Note Series 2013 & 2013A,
Utility System Revenue Bond, Series 2005, and 2011 Revenue Notes. See Financial Statement Notes for
detail.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive
annual financial reports for the relevant year. The City implemented GASB Statement 34 in 2002; schedules
presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
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SCHEDULE 13
DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES DEBT
Unaudited
Percentage Amount
Net Debt Applicable to Applicable to
Governmental Unit Outstanding Fort Walton Beach Fort Walton Beach
Overlapping Debt
Okaloosa County
Revenue Bonds $ 29,192,000 (1) 10.84% (3) $ 3,164,014
Okaloosa County School District
Certificates of Participation $ 53,576,000 31.11% (2) $ 16,668,089
Subtotal: Overlapping Debt $ 82,768,000 $ 19,832,103
Direct Debt
City of Fort Walton Beach Revenue Notes $ 661,796 100.00% $ 661,796
City of Fort Walton Beach Revenue Bonds $ 4,470,000 100.00% $ 4,470,000
Subtotal: Direct Debt $ 5,131,796 $ 5,131,796
Total Direct and Overlapping Debt $ 87,899,796 $ 24,963,900
Source: Okaloosa County, Okaloosa County School Board
(1) Clerk of Courts financial statements not available for FY 2012-2013, number estimated from FY 2011-2012 information.
(2) Calculation based on total schools in Okaloosa County School District versus schools in Fort Walton Beach.
(3) Calculation based on total population in Okaloosa County versus population in Fort Walton Beach.
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SCHEDULE 14
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Unaudited
2013 2004
Percentage Percentage
of Total of Total
Employer Product Employees Employment Ranking Employees Employment Ranking
USAF - Eglin(1) Air Force Development Test Center 19,101 19.66% 1 20,000 21.95% 1
(2)
USAF - Hurlburt Air Force Special Ops Command 10,055 10.35% 2 8,734 9.59% 2
Okaloosa County School District Education Services 3,417 3.52% 3 3,718 4.08% 3
Jacobs Technology - TEAS Group Military Technical Support 1,483 1.53% 4
(3)
Okaloosa County Local Government Services 1,378 1.42% 5 1,360 1.49% 4
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Medical Services 1,250 1.29% 6 975 1.07% 6
Northwest Florida State College Education Services 1,152 1.19% 7
L-3 Cresview Aerospace Military Technical Support 1,064 1.09% 8
Lockheed Martin Corporation Military Technical Support 800 0.82% 9
InDyne Inc Military Technical Support 800 0.82% 10
ResortQuest Property Management 0.00% 1,300 1.43% 5
DRS Training and Control Systems Defense Electronics 0.00% 747 0.82% 9
BAE Systems Technical Services Military Technical Support 0.00% 900 0.99% 8
North Okaloosa Medical Center Medical Services 0.00% 625 0.69% 10
State of Florida State Government Services 0.00% 966 1.06% 7 7
40,500 43.03% 39,325 45.57%
(1)
Includes military, civilian, and contractor personnel; a portion of contractor personnel may be duplicated with private sector employees also listed here.
(2)
Includes military and civilian personnel.
(3)
Includes County Commission, Clerk of Court, Property Appraiser, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, and Tax Collector.
Source: Personnel Department of each employer
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SCHEDULE 15
MISCELLANEOUS DEMOGRAPHICAL STATISTICS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Fiscal Fort Walton Beach Okaloosa County FWB as a % Personal Income Per Capita Unemployment
Year Population Population of the County (thousands of dollars) Personal Income Rate
2013 20,256 186,887 10.84% $ 8,546,210 $ 44,960 4.7%
2012 20,194 185,803 10.87% 7,913,960 43,132 6.0%
2011 19,534 180,280 10.84% 7,497,082 42,007 7.3%
2010 20,355 195,346 10.42% 7,369,683 41,050 8.0%
2009 20,675 196,237 10.54% 7,090,979 39,158 7.2%
2008 20,918 197,597 10.59% 6,861,716 37,497 4.8%
2007 21,008 196,540 10.69% 6,781,908 37,423 2.9%
2006 20,882 192,672 10.84% 6,761,736 36,529 2.4%
2005 20,735 188,939 10.97% 6,360,148 34,755 2.9%
2004 20,619 185,778 11.10% 5,982,411 33,068 3.4%
OKALOOSA COUNTY EDUCATION
FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011
Schools: Grades K-5 18 18 18
Grades 6-8 7 7 7
Grades 9-12 4 4 4
PK-12 / Charter / Alternate 2 / 4 / 10 2 / 4 / 10 2 / 4 / 10
Grades K-8 1 1 1
Vocational / Technical 1 1 1
Exceptional Children 2 2 2
Students: Grades K-5 14,197 13,509 13,891
Grades 6-8 6,698 6,546 6,046
Grades 9-12 8,917 8,954 8,381
Adult Students 310 288 280
Exceptional Children 3,995 4,037 4,031
Personnel: Instructional (Classroom) 1,888 1,844 1,896
Non-Instructional 868 933 941
Source: Office of Economic & Demographic Research, FL Research & Economic Information Database, Okaloosa County School Board
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SCHEDULE 16
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Full-Time Equivalent Employees as of September 30
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
General Government
City Manager 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Administrative Services 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Risk Management - - - 1.00 1.00 - - - - -
Information Technology 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.75 2.75 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
City Clerk 2.50 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Finance 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.75 8.00 9.00
Purchasing 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.50 2.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Public Safety
Police 59.99 70.99 67.99 67.59 68.05 74.05 73.17 72.95 72.95 74.95
Fire 37.00 37.00 37.00 38.00 38.00 39.00 39.00 39.00 33.00 33.00
Recreation & Cultural Services
Administration 13.45 13.67 13.81 15.93 17.19 32.09 32.64 34.04 34.04 34.04
Parks Maintenance 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.90 - - - - -
Right-of-Way Maintenance 1.00 1.00 1.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 10.00
Senior Citizens Center 1.85 1.85 1.85 1.85 1.85 2.38 2.58 2.58 2.58 3.08
Library 8.02 8.02 8.10 9.90 9.90 10.60 11.10 11.10 11.10 11.10
Museum 3.60 3.60 2.60 3.85 4.98 5.18 6.01 7.01 7.01 7.01
Cemetery 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 3.50 3.50 3.50 3.00 3.00 3.00
Engineering Services
Administration 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 8.00 10.00 10.00
Planning & Zoning 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 - 4.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.00
Building & Permitting 4.00 3.70 3.00 3.00 3.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Code Enforcement 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 - - - - -
Fleet Maintenance 9.00 8.75 8.75 10.00 11.00 12.00 12.00 12.00 13.00 13.00
Facilities Maintenance 8.00 8.00 8.00 11.00 11.00 10.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 11.00
Streets Maintenance 5.50 5.50 5.50 6.50 6.50 14.50 13.50 15.00 15.00 15.00
Community Development Block Grant 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 0.48 1.48 1.48 1.48 1.48
Community Redevelopment Agency 3.00 3.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.75 1.75 1.00 1.00
Utility (Water/Sewer) Enterprise
Administration 7.00 7.00 6.75 1.00 2.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 - -
Customer Service 5.50 5.50 5.50 7.50 7.50 8.00 9.00 9.00 8.00 8.00
Water Operations 9.00 9.00 10.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00 7.00
Sewer Operations - - - 2.00 11.00 11.00 13.00 13.00 16.00 16.00
Water Distribution 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 7.00 6.00 6.00
Sewer Collections 13.00 12.00 12.00 11.00 11.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 11.00 11.00
Sanitation Enterprise
Solid Waste 19.00 19.00 18.75 19.62 19.87 21.00 21.00 21.00 22.00 22.00
Recycling - - - - - 4.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Golf Enterprise
Golf Club 14.26 14.26 14.26 14.26 31.01 36.51 36.56 36.56 36.36 37.56
Golf Grounds Maintenance 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 - - - - - -
Stormwater Enterprise
Stormwater 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 - - - - -
Total 289.40 300.07 296.09 312.48 329.48 362.29 375.29 377.22 370.52 376.22
Source: City of Fort Walton Beach Adopted Budget for the relevant year.
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SCHEDULE 17
PERMITS, LICENSES AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
Year Mechanical Electrical Gas Plumbing Water & Sewer
2013 148 188 121 82 26
2012 148 168 102 100 39
2011 249 255 74 159 18
2010 212 290 87 154 27
2009 142 285 52 158 16
2008 168 298 97 178 20
2007 177 340 109 157 30
2006 202 473 126 235 32
2005 152 438 103 162 37
2004 163 396 61 182 53
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS ISSUED (formerly referred to as occupational licenses)
Year Number Sold
2013 2,087
2012 1,947
2011 2,269
2010 2,311
2009 2,364
2008 2,426
2007 2,499
2006 2,483
2005 2,496
2004 2,391
MUNICIPAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
2 18-hole Golf Courses 1 Library
1 18-hole Disc Golf Course 4 Museums
1 Auditorium 23 Playgrounds
6 Baseball-Softball Facilities 1 Racquetball Court Facility
1 BMX/Skateboard Facility 3 Recreation Centers
5 Boat Ramps 1 Soccer Field Facilities
5 Exercise/Walking Tracks 4 Tennis Court Facilities
1 Fairgrounds 7 Undeveloped Parks
1 Football Stadium 4 Waterfront Parks
Sources: City of Fort Walton Beach Customer Service, Building & Permitting, and Recreation departments.
Note: Change in facility totals due to the demolition of Hendrick Recreation Center and Athletic Fields.
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SCHEDULE 18
ELECTIONS - OKALOOSA COUNTY VOTER REGISTRATION
Unaudited Registered Voters
Pct Place Name Total Dems Reps NPA Other
01 BAKER 2,006 383 1,382 222 19
02 BLACKMON 606 142 402 58 4
03 MILLIGAN 1,147 232 709 182 24
04 HOLT 1,090 239 658 175 18
05 LAUREL HILL 953 266 512 161 14
06 GARDEN CITY 2,608 523 1,631 421 33
07 DORCAS 1,341 291 776 253 21
08 HONEY CREEK 3,598 861 2,073 612 52
09 YELLOW RIVER 3,385 707 2,048 583 47
10 WEST WRIGHT 5,280 1,280 2,774 1,109 117
11 EAST CRESTVIEW 6,908 1,498 3,804 1,471 135
12 WEST CRESTVIEW 836 478 195 157 6
13 NORTH CRESTVIEW 3,246 719 1,943 540 44
14 WEST NICEVILLE 2,408 470 1,413 482 43
15 VALPARAISO 2,758 505 1,644 553 56
16 SHALIMAR 2,676 610 1,483 522 61
17 CENTRAL WRIGHT 2,993 791 1,441 704 57
18 OCEAN CITY 2,286 577 1,176 488 45
19* EAST FWB 1,335 436 573 302 24
20 WEST DESTIN 2,245 430 1,311 452 52
21 MARY ESTHER 2,476 554 1,445 428 49
22* S CENTRAL FWB 1,842 591 865 354 32
23 EGLIN AFB 486 100 218 157 11
24* WEST FWB 2,602 750 1,285 516 51
25 N CENTRAL NICEVILLE 1,658 333 1,023 278 24
26 SEMINOLE 2,361 350 1,609 355 47
27 CINCO BAYOU 264 60 139 62 3
28* GARNIERS 341 62 231 42 6
29* GOLF COURSE 2,005 318 1,344 311 32
30 OKALOOSA ISLAND 1,299 203 768 295 33
31 LONGWOOD 1,748 271 1,240 212 25
32* FERRY PARK 2,245 447 1,374 382 42
33 ROCKY BAYOU 4,064 498 2,963 553 50
34 FLOROSA 3,196 740 1,658 727 71
35 NORTH DESTIN 2,711 341 1,765 561 44
36 SOUTH NICEVILLE 2,306 358 1,561 334 53
37 LAKE LORRAINE 2,646 355 1,840 402 49
38 NORTHGATE 2,053 478 1,152 380 43
39 EAST WRIGHT 2,226 568 1,186 434 38
40 SOUTH BLUEWATER 2,778 330 1,999 409 40
41* N CENTRAL FWB 1,281 229 834 197 21
42* NEW HEIGHTS 2,103 664 949 449 41
43 S CENTRAL NICEVILLE 2,031 424 1,198 372 37
44 CENTRAL DESTIN 1,613 312 884 389 28
45 SOUTH CRESTVIEW 4,099 915 2,161 951 72
46 NORTH BLUEWATER 4,122 536 2,829 685 72
47 WYNNEHAVEN BEACH 1,695 365 856 430 44
48* WESTWOOD RETIREMENT 142 37 95 10 0
49 EAST DESTIN 2,705 349 1,870 447 39
50 SOUTH DESTIN 2,827 381 1,904 486 56
51 AIRPORT ROAD 1,591 261 1,030 281 19
52 LIVE OAK 3,183 647 1,820 660 56
Countywide Total 118,404 24,265 70,043 21,996 2,100
*City Precinct City Total 11,854 2,995 6,522 2,130 207
Source: Okaloosa County Supervisor of Elections
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 19
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Total
Ratio of Outstanding
Assessments Collections Current and
Fiscal Collected or to Amount Delinquent
Year Assessments (1) Released Assessed Assessment
2013 $ - $ 5,302 $ - $ 119,704
2012 - 12,779 - 125,006
2011 - 5,986 - 137,785
2010 - 19,801 - 143,771
2009 - 6,528 - 163,572
2008 - 7,511 - 170,100
2007 218,730 72,576 33.18% 177,610
2006 0.00 1,965 - 31,456
2005 0.00 50,257 - 33,421
2004 0.00 37,510 - 83,678
(1)
Assessments are payable over a 20 year period.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the
comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year.
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 20
MAJOR REVENUE SOURCES
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Other
Fiscal Property % of Total Taxes/ % of Total Sewer % of Total Sanitation % of Total Water % of Total Golf % of Total
Year Taxes Revenues Franchise Fees Revenues Fees Revenues Fees Revenues Fees Revenues Fees Revenues
2013 $ 5,486,237 17.3% $ 6,355,549 20.1% $ 4,949,525 15.7% $ 3,499,459 11.1% $ 3,078,174 9.7% $ 1,591,423 5.0%
2012 $ 5,681,589 18.5% $ 6,482,596 21.1% $ 4,839,764 15.8% $ 3,313,559 10.8% $ 3,052,071 9.9% $ 1,656,721 5.4%
2011 $ 6,030,428 19.2% $ 6,673,824 21.2% $ 4,631,992 14.7% $ 3,307,993 10.5% $ 2,753,590 8.8% $ 1,954,589 6.2%
2010 5,332,480 17.5% 6,645,189 21.8% 4,154,795 13.6% 3,335,342 10.9% 2,379,913 7.8% 1,914,053 6.3%
2009 5,629,812 19.0% 6,425,482 21.7% 3,943,722 13.3% 3,363,185 11.4% 2,245,512 7.6% 2,164,174 7.4%
2008 6,021,743 20.6% 5,706,534 19.5% 3,984,282 13.6% 3,441,588 11.8% 2,271,327 7.8% 2,365,739 8.1%
2007 6,123,749 15.7% 5,645,463 14.5% 4,162,172 10.7% 3,427,925 8.8% 2,492,378 6.4% 2,441,793 6.3%
2006 5,303,877 14.9% 6,544,881 18.4% 3,932,591 11.1% 3,369,729 9.5% 2,360,766 6.6% 2,500,736 7.0%
2005 4,421,852 11.8% 5,957,840 15.8% 3,727,073 9.9% 3,311,508 8.8% 2,179,849 5.8% 2,224,935 5.9%
2004 4,166,452 13.1% 4,983,270 15.7% 3,544,738 11.2% 3,240,131 10.2% 689,910 2.2% 2,173,351 6.9%
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the comprehensive annual financial reports for the relevant year. The city implemented GASB Statement 34 in
2002; schedules presenting government-wide information include information beginning in that year.
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 21
WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICE RATES
Unaudited
Monthly Water Rates (1,2) Residential Commercial Number of
Inside Outside(3) Inside Outside(3) Meters
Lifeline Rate(4) $8.30 $10.37 $8.30 $10.37
Monthly Base Charge(5), Meter Size:
3/4" $8.30 $10.37 $8.30 $10.37 8,677
1.0" $8.30 $10.37 $8.30 $10.37 333
1.5" $11.29 $14.11 $11.29 $14.11 107
2.0" $19.17 $23.96 $19.17 $23.96 216
3.0" $29.22 $36.52 $29.22 $36.52 14
4.0" $36.52 $45.65 $36.52 $45.65 19
6.0" $58.10 $72.62 $58.10 $72.62 0
8.0" or 10.0" $87.07 $108.83 $87.07 $108.83 1
Multi-Residential, Addt'l per Unit $6.14 $7.67 $8.30 $10.37
9,367
Residential Customers (6) 8,170
Commercial Customers (6) 1,109
Total Customers 9,279
Gallonage Rate (per 1,000 gallons per unit) Inside Outside
Block 1 (0 - 2,000) Included in monthly base charge
Block 2 (2,001 - 4,000) $2.48 $3.10
Block 3 (4,001 - 8,000) $3.03 $3.78
Block 4 (8,001 +) $4.54 $5.67
Monthly Wastewater Rates (2) Residential Commercial
Lifeline Rate(4) $18.20
Monthly Base Charge $18.20 $21.84
Gallonage Rate (per 1,000 gallons per unit) (5)
Block 1 (0 - 2,000) Included in monthly base charge
Block 2 (2,001 +) $5.72 $6.86
(1)
Irrigation customers subject to water rates as outlined herein
(2)
Monthly Base Charge is per Unit. Residential Single Family and Commercial count as 1 unit.
Multi-Family and Multi-Commercial are billed according to meter size and unit count.
(3)
Outside City surcharge of 25% for water.
(4)
Single family residence with less than 2,000 gallons per month
(5)
Residential service capped at 16,000 gallons per unit
(6)
Billed in September
Source: City of Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Fee Schedule
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 22
SANITATION AND RECYCLING SERVICE RATES
Unaudited
Basic Garbage Rates Garbage Tipping Total
Residential
One Container $ 10.60 $ 6.45 $ 17.05
Two Containers 21.20 12.80 34.00
Residential Dumpsters, Individual Meters 10.60 6.45 17.05
Commercial
One Container 28.60 7.25 35.85
Two Containers 57.20 14.55 71.75
Shared Dumpster (minimum charge) 28.60 7.25 35.85
Garbage and Trash Collection Garbage Tipping Total
2 Cubic Yards
2 times per week $ 60.70 $ 52.40 $ 113.10
3 times per week 91.05 78.50 169.55
4 times per week 121.45 104.55 226.00
5 times per week 151.75 130.70 282.45
6 times per week 182.10 156.80 338.90
4 Cubic Yards
2 times per week 85.70 104.55 190.25
3 times per week 128.55 156.80 285.35
4 times per week 171.40 209.05 380.45
5 times per week 214.25 261.30 475.55
6 times per week 257.10 313.55 570.65
6 Cubic Yards
2 times per week 112.50 156.80 269.30
3 times per week 168.75 235.20 403.95
4 times per week 224.95 313.55 538.50
5 times per week 281.20 391.90 673.10
6 times per week 337.45 470.35 807.80
8 Cubic Yards
2 times per week 135.70 209.05 344.75
3 times per week 203.55 313.55 517.10
4 times per week 271.40 418.05 689.45
5 times per week 339.25 522.60 861.85
6 times per week 407.10 627.05 1,034.15
Compactor Commercial Rate x 3 x Bulk Container(s)
Commercial Recycling Garbage Tipping Total
4 Cubic Yards
2 times per week 112.70 - 112.70
3 times per week 169.00 - 169.00
4 times per week 225.35 - 225.35
5 times per week 281.70 - 281.70
6 Cubic Yards
2 times per week 169.00 - 169.00
3 times per week 253.50 - 253.50
4 times per week 338.00 - 338.00
5 times per week 422.50 - 422.50
8 Cubic Yards
2 times per week 225.35 - 225.35
3 times per week 338.00 - 338.00
4 times per week 450.70 - 450.70
5 times per week 563.35 - 563.35
Contaminated Load Fee (per dump)
4 CY 20.00 31.20 51.20
6 CY 20.00 56.10 76.10
8CY 20.00 87.20 107.20
Source: City of Fort Walton Beach Comprehensive Fee Schedule
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 23
OPERATING INDICATORS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Function Unaudited Fiscal Year
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Public Safety
Police
Arrests 867 1,042 1,265 1,773 2,298 2,526 2,201 1,916 1,708 1,801
Traffic citations 3,413 3,773 3,246 6,207 6,430 7,211 5,171 5,399 5,633 7,138
Fire
Emergency medical responses 3,231 3,197 3,041 2,791 2,645 2,484 2,567 2,441 1,671 1,605
Fire responses 1,277 1,288 1,224 1,158 477 479 517 335 403 143
Inspections 800 758 1,431 2,040 2,863 3,277 3,319 2,605 1,658 1,876
Code Enforcement
Code violations 2,118 2,158 2,456 2,426 2,513 2,108 1,793 1,914 1,674 1,632
Engineering Services
Building permits issued n/a n/a n/a n/a 1,429 1,582 1,710 2,341 3,151 1,907
Residential building permits issued 1,095 697 588 630 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Commercial building permits issued 457 164 284 380 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Value of permits (in millions) n/a n/a n/a n/a $46.20 $37.40 $28.70 $31.10 $61.70 $20.80
Value of residential permits (in millions) $14.659 $9.100 $10.067 $7.108 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Value of commercial permits (in millions $22.659 $9.200 $7.276 $7.094 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Street resurfacing (lane miles) - 1.70 2.25 5.71 1.53 0.78 0.46 2.25 3.55 3.17
Pot holes (hours spent repairing) 813 989 1,014 617 1,257 1,476 1,022 713 861 613
Sanitation
Refuse collected (tons) 24,059 25,374 25,332 25,676 25,485 27,873 28,374 28,446 34,378 28,813
Recyclables collected (tons) 615 375 251 161 150 112 367 400 385 417
Culture and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
(3)
Recreation program participants n/a 92,267 106,486 103,121 116,565 118,890 125,697 120,329 86,312 79,991
Recreation program registrations 571 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Adult athletic participants (3) n/a 6,728 9,003 10,009 11,406 14,591 14,669 14,239 1,155 968
Adult athletic registrations 467 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Youth athletic participants (3) n/a 14,548 13,038 12,525 14,211 15,570 14,418 14,254 1,674 1,327
Youth athletic registrations 1,253 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Skate/tennis park participants (4) n/a 13,114 18,291 15,297 18,480 24,100 29,088 29,396 24,741 24,670
Library
Circulation volume 142,888 139,196 126,146 135,314 142,148 137,002 126,271 124,489 118,368 116,883
Museum
Number of visitors/participants(1) 22,901 21,480 28,200 39,935 47,700 45,168 28,916 30,144 31,531 35,598
Water System
New connections 26 39 18 27 16 20 30 32 37 53
Water customers 9,279 8,846 8,804 8,795 8,741 8,927 8,996 8,966 8,984 8,928
Water produced (million gallons) 855 868 899 897 943 963 1,071 1,127 1,046 1,047
Wastewater System
(2)
Wastewater treated (million gallons) - - - 381 769 916 796 839 1,164 935
(1)
Decline in 2011 primarily in outreach numbers; reducing outreach to be more in line with in-house service numbers at the suggestion of City Council
(2)
Wastewater treatment transferred to County in March 2010
(3)
FY 2012-2013 total participants was changed to total registrations
(4)
FY 2012-2013 numbers were not required to be collected for the BMX Park or the Tennis Center
Source: City of Fort Walton Beach Performance Measures.
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 24
CAPITAL ASSET STATISTICS BY FUNCTION/PROGRAM
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Unaudited
Function/Program Fiscal Year
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Public Safety
Police
Stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sworn Officers 43 51 48 49 49 55 53 52 N/A N/A
Engineering Services
Miles of roads 93.12 93.06 92.65 (2) 112.76 112.76 (1) 99.35 98.50 98.50 98.50 98.50
Miles of sidewalks 64.05 63.93 62.80 62.11 61.35 61.32 60.92 60.82 N/A N/A
Signs fabricated and installed 785 935 976 910 1,110 1,223 1,481 1,412 1,509 894
Culture and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Recreational Amenities 117 (4) 122 122 122 (3) 91 90 90 89 82 89
Parks (acres) 180.26 180.26 180.26 180.26 180.26 180.26 180.26 173.58 143.55 144.44
Library
Inventoried collection 74,649 74,448 72,873 74,317 73,641 71,006 69,061 68,064 67,517 59,843
Water and Sewer System
Potable water lines (miles) 145.9 (5) 118.63 118.57 118.52 118.10 118.09 118.09 115.95 115.69 115.54
Sanitary sewer lines (miles) 118.76 118.76 118.76 118.77 118.77 118.77 118.77 118.77 118.64 118.64
Reuse water lines (miles) 7.14 3.82 3.82 3.82 4.14 4.14 4.14 4.14 2.19 2.19
Potable Water Elevated Storage Tank Capacity: 1 (6) tank 200,000 gal; 1 tank 750,000 gal; 2 tanks 500,000 gal
Potable Water Ground Storage Tank Capacity: 1 tank 135,000 gal; 1 tank 250,000 gal; 1 tank 1,000,000 gal
Pumping Capacity of Potable Water Wells: 9.231 million gallons per day
Sanitary Sewer Ground Storage Tank Capacity: 4,000,000 gal
Reuse Water Elevated Storage Tank Capacity: 1 tank 200,000 gal
Reuse Water Ground Storage Tank Cpacity: 1 tank 1,000,000 gal
Stormwater System
Storm drains (miles) 42.01 41.64 41.64 (2) 45.70 45.66 (1) 34.73 34.73 34.73 N/A N/A
(1)
FY 2009 Increase due to better data with GIS system and methodology change for calculation.
(2)
FY 2011 Adjustment to only include City-maintained roads and stormwater pipe (collector, culvert, french drain)
(3)
FY 2010 Adjustment due to re-evaluation of how amenities are counted.
(4)
Decrease due to demolition of the Rec Center and fields.
(5)
Increase due to better data output from GIS system.
(6)
One elevated tank with 200,000 gallon capacity was converted to reuse water.
N/A: Not available.
Source: City of Fort Walton Beach Performance Measures.
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 25
INSURANCE COVERAGE
September 30, 2011
Unaudited
Agent, Broker, or
Effective Dates Company Policy Number Company Rep. Type Amount Location
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113370 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 4th Avenue & Carson
$ 16,300 C Chester Pruitt Building
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113362 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 50 Ferry Road
$ 23,500 C Docie Bass Recreation Building
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113371 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 14 Robinwood Drive SW
$ 84,500 C Sanitation Building
12/06/13 to 12/06/14 Wright National 1150167295 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 500,000 B #7 Hollywood Boulevard
$ 500,000 C Police Department
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113360 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 500,000 B #5 Hollywood Boulevard
$ 260,100 C Fire Department
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113366 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 366,100 B Memorial Parkway
$ 31,100 C Senior Citizens Building
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113367 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 107 Miracle Strip Parkway
$ 128,200 C Auditorium
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113368 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 107 Miracle Strip Parkway
$ 382,900 C City Hall
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113361 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 177,300 B 107 Miracle Strip Parkway
$ 16,300 C Council Chamber
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113365 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 107 Miracle Strip Parkway
$ 382,900 C Annex Building
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113363 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 389,700 B 107 Miracle Strip Parkway
$ 16,300 C Utility Building
Continued…
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 25
INSURANCE COVERAGE
September 30, 2011
Unaudited
Agent, Broker, or
Effective Dates Company Policy Number Company Rep. Type Amount Location
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113369 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 402,700 B 141 Miracle Strip Parkway
$ 51,200 C City Museum
10/12/13 to 10/12/14 Wright National 1150113364 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 324,200 B 22 McGriff Street
7,900 C Child Care Facility
12/02/13 to 12/02/14 Wright National 1150164378 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 38,500 B 338 Miracle Strip Parkway
Restroom, East of Pavillion
Liza Jackson Park
12/02/13 to 12/02/14 Wright National 1150164379 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 38,500 B 338 Miracle Strip Parkway
Restroom Near Ditch
Liza Jackson Park
05/17/13 to 05/17/14 Wright National 1150342974 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 98,300 B 55 Ferry Road
Boy Scout Hut
07/23/13 to 07/23/14 Wright National 1150518779 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 266,200 B 18 Robinwood Drive
$ 33,600 C Pump Station #1
06/23/13 to 06/23/14 Wright National 1150458831 Fisher-Brown Agency Flood $ 55,000 B 168 Coral Drive SW
City Hall Ball Field Restrooms
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 Indian Harbor Ins. Co. PEC002924704 Public Risk Insurance Agency Petroleum $ 1,000,000/inc Golf Course, Police, City Shop, Fuel Station
Liability $ 1,000,000/agg
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Inland $ 555,260 Fine Arts
Marine $ 250,000 Rented, Borrowed, Leased Equipment
$ 2,033,411 Contractor's Mobile Equipment
$ 603,740 EDP/Minicomputer/Word Processor
$ 250,000 Valuable Papers
$ 238,361 Other Inland Marine
$ 321,638 Emergency Svcs Portable Equipment
$ 255,211 Communication Equipment
Continued…
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 25
INSURANCE COVERAGE
September 30, 2011
Unaudited
Agent, Broker, or
Effective Dates Company Policy Number Company Rep. Type Amount Location
09/16/13 to 09/16/14 Hartford 21BSBDB7459 Fisher-Brown Agency Public Official $ 50,000 Finance Director
Bond
04/18/13 to 04/18/14 Hartford 21BSBDB7454 Fisher-Brown Agency Public Official $ 50,000 Customer Service Administrator, Finance
Bond Department
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Auto $ 100,000 Uninsured Motorist
$ 1,000,000 CSL Liability
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Forgery $ 250,000
Alteration
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Money & $ 10,000
Securities
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Crime $ 250,000 Public Employees
Blanket Fidelity Bond
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency General $ 1,000,000 Occurance
Liability Aggregate
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Property $ 45,451,357 Blank Real & Personal
Property
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Property $ 500,000 Business Income
500,000 Additional Expense
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT WC-FL1046200313-04 Public Risk Insurance Agency Worker's $ 1,000,000 Accident
Comp $ 1,000,000 Disease
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Public Officials $ 5,000,000
Empl. Practice 5,000,000
Continued…
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE 25
INSURANCE COVERAGE
September 30, 2011
Unaudited
Agent, Broker, or
Effective Dates Company Policy Number Company Rep. Type Amount Location
10/01/13 to 10/01/15 Federal Insurance 9906-62-32 LB Bryan & Co. AD&D $ 59,695 Occupational Death
$ 59,695 Response to Emergency
$ 179,085 Unlawful/Unintentional
10/01/13 to 10/01/14 PGIT PKFL1046200313-09 Public Risk Insurance Agency Boiler & $ 45,451,357
Machinery
05/01/13 to 05/01/14 Travelers 105927344 Fisher-Brown Agency Fiduciary $ 2,000,000 Retirement Fund for General Liability
Employees and Fire
Source: City of Fort Walton Beach Risk Management Department
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IV. COMPLIANCE SECTION
COMPLIANCE MATTERS
MANAGEMENT LETTERS
RESPONSES TO THE MANAGEMENT
LETTER
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Year Ended September 30, 2013
State Agency
Pass-Through Entity CSFA Contract/Grant
State Project Number Number Expenditures
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Direct Program
Wastewater Treatment Facility Construction 37.077 WW284100 $ 10,529,441
Florida Department of Community Affairs
Direct Program
Disaster Funding Agreement - Hurricane Isaac 97.036 13IS3S015601551 455
Florida Executive Office of the Governor
Direct Program
Infrastructure Grant Agreement 31.003 DIG1113 194,876
TOTAL EXPENDITURES OF STATE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE $ 10,724,772
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of this schedule.
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City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF
STATE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Year Ended September 30, 2013
NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying Schedule of Expenditures of State Financial Assistance includes the
state grant activity of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and is presented on the
accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance
with the requirements described in Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General.
Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in,
or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements.
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Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
We have audited, 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, the financial statements of governmental activities, the business-type activities, each
major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as of and for
the year ended September 30, 2013, and the related notes to the financial statements, which collectively comprise
the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's basic financial statements and have issued our report thereon dated March
3, 2014.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit, we considered the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's internal control over
financial reporting (internal control) as a basis for designing our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing
our opinions on the financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the
effectiveness of the City's internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or
employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect and correct
misstatements on a timely basis. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal
control, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the entity's financial statements
will not be prevented, or detected and corrected on a timely basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a
combination of deficiencies, in internal control that is less severe than a material weakness, yet important enough
to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph of this section and
was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be material weaknesses or significant
deficiencies. Given these limitations, during our audit, we did not identify any deficiencies in internal control that
we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not been identified.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's financial
statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,
regulations, contracts, and grant agreements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on
the determination of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those
provisions was not an objective of our audit, and accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of
our tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards.
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Internal Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on
an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance
with Government Auditing Standards (Continued)
Purpose of this Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and compliance and the
results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control or on
compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing
Standards in considering the entity’s internal control and compliance. Accordingly, this communication is not
suitable for any other purpose.
We noted certain matters that we reported to the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida in a separate letter dated
March 3, 2014.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
March 3, 2014
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
APPLICABLE TO EACH MAJOR STATE PROJECT AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 10.550, RULES OF THE
AUDITOR GENERAL
Report on Compliance for Each Major State Project
We have audited City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's compliance with the types of compliance requirements
described in the Florida Department of Financial Services' State Projects Compliance Supplement that could have a
direct and material effect on each of City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's major state projects for the year ended
September 30, 2013. City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's major state projects are identified in the summary of
auditor’s results section of the accompanying Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs.
Management's Responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants
applicable to its state projects.
Auditor’s Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for each of City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida’s major
state projects based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements referred to above. We conducted our
audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America; the
standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller
General of the United States; and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General. Those standards and Chapter
10.550 require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance
with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on a major
state project occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about City of Fort Walton Beach,
Florida’s compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in
the circumstances.
We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance for each major state project.
However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida's compliance.
Opinion on Each Major State Project
In our opinion, City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida complied, in all material respects, with the types of compliance
requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each of its major state projects for
the year ended September 30, 2013.
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Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for
Each Major Project and on Internal Control Over
Compliance Required by Chapter 10.550,
Rules of the Auditor General (Continued)
Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
Management of City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective
internal control over compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above. In planning and
performing our audit of compliance, we considered City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida’s internal control over
compliance with the types of requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major state project
to determine the auditing procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on compliance for each major state project and to test and report on internal control over compliance in
accordance with Chapter 10.550, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of internal
control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of City of Fort Walton
Beach, Florida’s internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control over compliance
does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent,
or detect and correct, noncompliance with a type of compliance requirement of a state project on a timely basis. A
material weakness in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal
control over compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of
compliance requirement of a state project will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, on a timely basis. A
significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in
internal control over compliance with a type of compliance requirement of a state project that is less severe than a
material weakness in internal control over compliance, yet important enough to merit attention by those charged
with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph
of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control over compliance that might be
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over
compliance that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not
been identified.
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of our testing of
internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the requirements of Chapter 10.550.
Accordingly, this report is not suitable for any other purpose.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
March 3, 2014
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
Year Ended September 30, 2013
I. SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS
Financial Statements
Type of auditor's report issued: Unmodified
Internal control over financial reporting:
Material weakness(es) identified? Yes X No
None
Significant deficiency(ies) identified? Yes X Reported
Noncompliance material to financial statements
noted? Yes X No
State Financial Assistance
Internal control over major programs:
Material weakness(es) identified? Yes X No
None
Significant deficiency(ies) identified? Yes X Reported
Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major programs: Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to
be reported in accordance with Chapter 10.550? Yes X No
Identification of major project:
CFDA Number Name of State Project
37.077 Wastewater Treatment Facility Construction
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between type A and
type B programs $300,000
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee? Yes X No
II. FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS
The results of our audit of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida did not disclose any findings
required to be reported under Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General.
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MANAGEMENT LETTER
We have audited the financial statements of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, as of and for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2013, and have issued our report thereon dated March 3, 2014.
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, and Chapter 10,550, Rules of the Florida Auditor General. We have
issued our Independent Auditor's Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with
Government Auditing Standards; Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance With Requirements Applicable to
Each Major State Project and on Internal Control over Compliance in Accordance with Chapter 10.550, Rules of
the Florida Auditor General; and the Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Disclosures in this report, which
are dated March 3, 2014, should be considered in conjunction with this management letter.
Additionally, our audit was conducted in accordance with Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General, which
govern the conduct of local governmental entity audits performed in the State of Florida. This letter includes the
following information, which is not included in the aforementioned auditor's reports or schedules:
Section 10.554(1)(i)1., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that we determine whether or not corrective actions
have been taken to address findings and recommendations made in the preceding annual financial report.
Corrective actions have been taken or are in progress to address findings and recommendations made in the
preceding annual financial audit report. (please see status under the heading "Prior Year Comments")
Section 10.554(1)(i)2, Rules of the Auditor General, requires our audit to include a review of the provisions of
Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, regarding the investment of public funds. In connection with our audit, we
determined that the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, complied with Section 218.415, Florida Statutes.
Section 10.554(1)(i)3., Rules of Auditor General, requires that we address in the management letter any
recommendations to improve financial management. In connection with our audit, we did not have any such
recommendations.
Section 10.554(1)(i)4., Rules of Auditor General, requires that we address noncompliance with provisions of
contracts or grant agreements, or abuse, that have occurred, or are likely to have occurred, that have an effect on
the financial statements that is less than material but which warrants the attention of those charged with
governance. In connection with our audit, we did not have any such findings.
Section 10.554(l)(i)5., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that the name or official title and legal authority for
the primary government and each component unit of the reporting entity be disclosed in this management letter,
unless disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was established
as a municipality by a Special Act of the Florida Legislature in 1937. The City's original charter was enacted as
Chapter 18539, Laws of Florida.
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Management Letter (Continued)
The present charter was enacted in 1953 as Chapter 29093, Laws of Florida. The City of Fort Walton Beach,
Florida, had one component unit within its reporting entity. The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment
Agency was created pursuant to provisions of Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes. This action, adopted by
Resolution Number 77-38, also outlines the rights, powers, duties, privileges, and immunities invested in the
governing body. City ordinance 1262, adopted on September 27, 1994, gave the City Council the authority to
appoint an independent Board of Commissioners in place of the City Council effective January 1, 1995.
During 1992, the Florida Department of Community Affairs determined that the Fort Walton Beach Housing
Authority was a dependent special district of the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Utilizing the standards set
forth in GASB 61, the Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority was not considered as having met sufficient criteria
for inclusion within the City's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2013. As a result, the
Fort Walton Beach Housing Authority is not included in the City's annual financial report.
During 2011, the Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (the Agency) became a blended
component unit of the City. The City's council members serve as board members of the Agency. The Agency's
governing body is the same as the governing body of the City and the Agency provides services specifically to the
Community Redevelopment Area of the City. Due to the nature and significance of the Agency's relationship with
the City, exclusion of the Agency's financial operations would render the City's financial statements incomplete or
misleading.
Section 10.554(1)(i)6,.a., Rules of the Auditor General, requires a statement be included as to whether or not the
local government entity has met one or more of the conditions described in Section 218.503(1), Florida Statutes,
and identification of the specific condition(s) met. In connection with our audit, we determined that the City of
Fort Walton Beach, Florida did not meet any of the conditions described in Section 218.503(1), Florida Statutes.
Section 10.554(1)(i)6.b., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that we determine whether the annual financial
report for the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013, filed with the
Florida Department of Financial Services pursuant to Section 218.32(1)(a), Florida Statutes, is in agreement with
the annual financial audit report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. In connection with our audit, we
determined that these two reports were in agreement.
Pursuant to Sections 10.554(1)(i)6.c., and 10.556(7), Rules of the Auditor General, we applied financial condition
assessment procedures. It is management's responsibility to monitor the City's financial condition, and our
financial condition assessment was based in part on representations made by management and the review of
financial information provided by same. Our assessment was performed as of September 30, 2013.
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Management Letter (Continued)
PRIOR YEAR COMMENTS
2012-MC-01: DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLANS
Prior Year Comment Summarized
In June, 2012 the GASB adopted two statements, GASB 67 – Financial Reporting for Pension Plans, an
amendment of GASB 25 and GASB 68 – Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions, an amendment
of GASB 27. The provisions of the Statement 68 will be effective for the year ended September 30, 2015.
This statement will require the recognition of the net pension liability in the full accrual financial
statements which represents the total pension liability less the fiduciary net position of the pension plan
which is currently presented in the supplementary information as the unfunded AAL (Actuarial Accrued
Liability).
The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has funded 100% of the actuarially required contributions of the
three defined benefit pension plans over the last ten year period. However the overall funded status of each
plan has declined over the same time period. If the City, as the plans' sponsor, were to adopt the provisions
of GASB early, the effect is consequential.
We recommend the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida as the plans sponsor review alternatives as it
related to the existing benefit structure in an effort to stabilize current and future pension costs and liability
while providing benefits that meet the objectives of employees covered by the plans.
Status
The City Council, acting as the Board of Trustees for the General Employees’ Pension Plan, recently
agreed to expand its Investment Policy to allow for a larger diversity in its portfolio and to respond to the
changing economic environment. At the fiscal 2013-14 strategic planning session, alternative structures for
the Plan will be presented for implementation during the fiscal year 2014-15 budget process.
2012-MC-02: GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND
Prior Year Comment Summarized
The Golf Fund reported a net loss of approximately $265,000 for the year ended September 30, 2012 and
has deficit unrestricted net position of approximately $99,000 at September 30, 2012. The fund generated
positive cash flow from operating activities of approximately $110,000 in FY 12; however that is not
sufficient to cover the fund’s debt payments to creditors and the advance repayment to the General Fund.
We recommended that City management continue to closely monitor the fiscal operations of the Golf
Fund. If the fund continues operating at a loss, the City should consider temporarily suspending the
repayments of the general fund advance or make additional budget transfers to eliminate the deficit fund
balance.
Status
Effective October 1, 2014, the City opted to combine the Golf Enterprise Fund with the City’s General
Fund operations, recognizing that self-sustainability was not a viable option in the Golf Fund’s current
state.
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Management Letter (Continued)
CURRENT YEAR COMMENTS (CONTINUED)
2012-MC-03: ANTI-FRAUD PROGRAM
Prior year comment summarized
The City maintains a strong ethical culture and positive environment to deter fraud and promote ethical
behavior. None the less, fraud can occur in any entity and the City would benefit by formally reviewing its
fraud prevention, detection and reaction programs on an annual basis.
We recommended City Council and senior management would strengthen its anti-fraud program with the
adoption of the following:
Periodic documented fraud risk assessments
A written fraud response plan
Training for City employees on warning signs of fraud and what to do if they suspect fraud is
occurring
Implementation of a whistleblower policy
Status
While there have been no reported incidents of ethics or fraud violations at the City of Fort Walton Beach,
the Senior Management team is being proactive in reviewing all policies and procedures and drafting a
new Code of Ethics for both City Council and its employees. The City continues to research the various
anti-fraud programs throughout the State and is currently implementing a fraud hotline. This will be the
first step in the development of an anti-fraud program that is customized to the City of Fort Walton Beach.
2012-MC-04: ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT
Prior year comment summarized
The City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida has not formally documented management’s identification of
strategic, operational and financial risks and the related monitoring of the risks identified.
We recommended documenting enterprise risk assessments as they will provide additional assurances that
key business processes have appropriate control activities in place. The assessment and documentation
will help management identify control gaps, strengthen existing controls, and remove redundancies where
applicable.
Status
The City recently completed its review of the Hurricane Response Plan and continues to make adjustments
and revisions to its Continuity of Operations Plan. Effective with the fiscal year 2013-14 budget, both five-
and ten-year replacement programs for Fleet and IT were adopted.
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Management Letter (Continued)
Our management letter is intended solely for the information and use of the Legislative Auditing Committee,
members of the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives, the Florida Auditor General, and
applicable management, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified
parties.
We greatly appreciate the assistance and cooperation extended us during our audit.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
March 3, 2014
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