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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20092103.tiffRESOURCE COLORADO WATER AND SANITATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT 141 Union Boulevard, Suite 150 Lakewood, Colorado 80228-1898 Tel: 303-987-0835 • 800-741-3254 Fax: 303-987-2032 July 31, 2009 Weld County Board of County Commissioners PO Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 RE: Resource Colorado Water and Sanitation Metropolitan District; 2008 Annual Report To Whom It May Concern: Enclosed is the 2008 Annual Report for the Resource Colorado Water and Sanitation Metropolitan District. Please acknowledge your receipt of the information and documents by signing this letter below and returning to this office in the enclosed self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, JCS Terri L. Maulik Assistant to Lisa A. Johnson District Manager Enclosures cc: McGeady Sisneros - Jennifer Henry Division of Local Government State Auditor The above referenced information a d documents were received this day of August, 2009. °� (13 Wel. County '1 7791c;.v/rv*n c)/L/> I 'h L 2009-2103 ANNUAL REPORT (Year Ending December 31, 2008) RESOURCE COLORADO WATER AND SANITATION METROPOLITAN DISTRICT (THE "DISTRICT") Pursuant to Section VII. of the Service Plan for the District approved July 19, 2004, the District hereby submits the following information and attachments. A. Changes in the District's taxing boundary or Service Area boundary. There were no changes to the District's taxing boundary or service area boundary in 2008. B. Intergovernmental Agreements The District has entered into the following intergovernmental agreements: Lost Creek Ground Water Management District Intergovernmental Agreement (07/10/05); describes the agreement for funding a USGS study and the sharing of the information derived from the study. Term: Indefinite Town of Keenesburg Agreement (4/25/06); sets forth the terms and conditions of the purchase of the water right associated with Well Permit No. 31652 -FP by the Town from the District. Term: Indefinite Assignment (7/26/06); assigns all right, title and interest to the water right associated with Well Permit No. 31652 -FP to the Town by the District. Term: Indefinite Easement Deed (7/26/06); grants an easement to the Town for access to the Tank Site. Term: Indefinite Agreement (7/26/06); sets forth the terms and conditions regarding certain specified obligations regarding the decrees and stipulations related to the water right associated with Well Permit No. 31652 -FP. Term: Indefinite Agreement (7/26/06); defines the terms and conditions for the District to use and reuse the water right associated with Well Permit No. 31652 -FP, subject to a certain reservation. Term: Indefinite Intergovernmental Agreement (06/22/07); sets forth the understanding that the District will conduct a feasibility study regarding the respective water supplies and wastewater treatment options and determine if there are operations, projects or opportunities for the parties that will reduce costs for their respective customers. Term: Until project is complete C. Changes in the District's rules and regulations The District did not amend its rules and regulations in 2008. D. Summary of any litigation which involves the District The District was involved in the following litigation in 2008. Case No. 06CW256, Water Division No. 1, Application for Approval of Plan for Augmentation, Including Claims for Conditional Ground Water Rights, Storage Rights, Change of Water Rights and Appropriative Rights of Substitution and Exchange ("Augmentation Plan")This case pertains to a plan for augmentation for the Pioneer Development. Pioneer Communities Inc. is a co -applicant in the case. Status: The case is still pending. E. Status of construction of improvements The District did not construct any improvements in 2008. F. Annual audited financial statements of the District or appropriate exemptions from Audit A copy of the Application for Exemption from Audit for the year ended December 31, 2008 is attached hereto. G. Summary of total debt authorized, issued and outstanding See attached summary. MEMORANDUM To: Weld County, CO From: McGeady Sisneros, PC Date: July 25, 2009 Re: Resource Colorado Water and Sanitation Metropolitan District Election Authorization as of 12/31/09 t .e- --- P Pur I i se - Im • rovments 5A Streets $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 58 Water Sup .lyS stem $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 5C Sanitary Sewer System $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 5D Mosquito Control $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 --- Pur. • a - Other Authorizations 5E Refunding of District debt or other obligations $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 5F IGAs that are MFY obligations; payable from unlimited ad valorem property tax levy $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 5G Operating Expenses and Reimbursement of Operating Advances to the District $50,000,000.00 $0.00 $50,000,000.00 5H IGAs that are MFY obligations; payable from unlimited ad valorem property tax levy $324,000,000.00 $0.00 $324,000,000.00 51 IGAs for Regional Improvements that are MFY obligations Allowed 5,1 Authority to Collect/Spend Facilities Fees, charges, tap fees Allowed xtb i, Note: IGA = Intergovernmental Agreement; MFY = Multiple Fiscal Year Debt: All authorized debt is in the form of revenue bonds or other obligations of the District including but not limted to contracts, leases and other agreements, except as otherwise noted. Date of Last Election: November 2, 2004 Page 1 W:\Clients\857\ServiceP\00151584 Clifton Gunderson LLP Cerlified Public Act unlants B Consullanls March 13, 2009 Office of the State Auditor Local Government Audit Division 255 East 16th Avenue, Suite 555 Denver, CO 80203 Enclosed are copies of the Application for Exemption from Audit for each of the following Districts for the year ended December 31, 2008: Fitzsimons Village Metropolitan Districts No. 1 — 3 Highfield Metropolitan District Pioneer Metropolitan District Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Pioneer Regional Metropolitan District Resource Colorado Water & Sanitation Metropolitan District Second Creek Farm Metropolitan District Nos. 2, 3, 4 Sheridan Sanitation District No. 2 Please mail the Acceptance of Exemption from Audit directly to our offices at: 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 600 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 If you have any questions concerning this report, please contact us at (303) 779-5710. Very truly yours, Patricia Van Deman Assistant Office Administrator Enclosures 8390 E. Gex.nr Park Way, Sorre 600 Greenwood Pillage, Colorado 80111 col: 303.779.5710 fax: 303.779.0348 www.cliftoncpa.com HLB Inter•atioral APPLICATION FOR REVENUES OR EXPENDITURES EXEMPTION FROM AUDIT - LONG FORM - FOR GOVERNMENTS WITH MORE THAN $500,000 GREATER THAN $100,000 BUT NOT Name of Government: Resource Colorado Water & Sanitation Metropolitan District For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008 or fiscal year ended: Address: 8390 E. Crescent Parkway Suite 600 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Contact Person: Jason Carroll Telephone: 303-779-5710 E -Mail: jason.carroll@cliftoncpa.com Fax: 303-779-0348 Return to: Office of the State Auditor Local Government Audit Division 225 E. 16th Ave., Suite 555 Denver, CO 80203 Fax: (303) 8664062 Call (303) 866-3338 if you need help completing this form. Email: OSA.LG@state.co.us Section 29-1-604, C.R.S. outlines neither revenues nor expenditures If either revenues or expenditures form. If both revenues and for exemption from audit. Instructions: In order to ensure that your the following: 1. Prepare this form completely 2. File this form with the Office ended December 31, the 3. The form must be completed the provisions for an exemption from audit. Generally, any exceed $500,000 in any fiscal year qualify for an exemption. are $100,000 or greater, but not more than $500,000, expenditures are less than $100,000 individually, use the short government's application will be accepted by the Office of the State and accurately. of the State Auditor within 3 months after the end of the fiscal form must be received by the Office of the State Auditor by March local government where you may use this form application Auditor, you must do year. For years 31. knowledge of a resolution of the that includes the 1 plus by an independent accountant (separate from the entity) with faxed, or emailed as indicated above. If faxed or emailed, the application from exemption from audit in a format the governing body (see sample resolution). If mailed, an original the application that is submitted in order for it to be accepted. be attached to the exemption at the preparers discretion. governmental accounting. 4. The application may be mailed, governing board must accompany signatures of a majority of one copy should be sent. 5. The preparer must sign 6. Additional information may CERTIFICATION OF PREPARER I certify that I am an independent** accountant with knowledge of governmental accounting and that the information in the Application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Name: Jason Carroll 'Title: Accountant for the District Firm Name: Clifton Gunderson LLP Firm Address: 8390 E. Crescent Parkway, Suite 600, Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Date Prepared: February 27, 2009 (Telephone Number: 303-779-5710 Signature: See Accountant's Compilation Report the Audit Law requires that a person independent** of the entity complete the Application if revenues or expenditure are at east $100,000 but not more than $500,000. Please describe what your relationship is with the entity. :PA firm for the District Independent means someone who is separate from the entity. Page 2 PART 1 - Financial Statements - Balance Sheet , Proprietary/Fiduciary Funds V C' J!_ LL ., .... WIG a N VI W N W 0 Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities _I $ - I $ - 4 Due to other Entities or Funds I $ - I $ - I Proprietary Debt Outstanding (from Part 3) $ - $ Other Liabilities (specify) $ - $ Developer Advance Payable I $ 371,565 5 Interest payable on developer advance I $ 54,853 I S N wVP H N r 411 W 0. 40. N co , r;" to 4, 10 N 01 2 r r N Cc. a 0 N 0 J O 1- E ui Investment in Capital Assets, Net of Debt $ - $ - Fund Equity Other Designations/Reserves I $• W W N N gate Name of Fund • Attach additional sheets as necessary. Please Check the box below to indicate the basis of accounting used to complete this form: _ x Accrual Basis Cash Basis Is this a change from last year? Yes x No , NN co N W 0 W CO MM1 N O N N CO W Enterprise Fund' Assets _. .. • Investments I $ - I Receivables $ (� Due from other Entities or Funds $ - Capital Assets, net (from Part 5) I $ 87,204 WNi V Y o d r r W C N N n co U1 U n designatedlUnreservedlUnrestricted Total Equity (add lines 28 through 33 - this total should be the same as line 101 on page 4) Total Liabilities and Equity (add tines 26 and 34- I this total should be the same as line 10) Total Assets (add lines 2 through 9) Liabilities and Fund Equity Liabilities Assets r VI .r. r w J C 0 $� C Receivables I $ _ _ 300 I $ - I Due from other Entities or Funds I $ __I $ it W ift C 0 0 w3 to N Q m O W . QV r N r• ta. N 4. Total Assets (add lines 2 through 9) I $ 874 I $ - Liabilities and Fund Equity Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 40,861 $ Accrued Payroll and Related Liabilities I $ 2,584 I $ Accrued Interest Payable I $ I $ -I Due to other Entities or Funds I $ - I $ - r p WwN M g r W r• ill r V 1 Ww r w ilTotal Liabilities (add lines 14 through 25) I $ 43,445 I $ - ) Fund Equity-.-- ) Emergency Reserves $ - $ Other Designations/Reserves $ - I $ _ Restricted I $ - I $ - 3 I UndesianatedAinreservedlUnrestricted I $ (42,571)! $ Total Equity (add lines 30 through 33 - this total should he the same as line 101 on page 4) $ (42,571) $ Total Liabilities and Equity (add lines 26 and 34- this total should be the same as line 10) $ 874 $ I !General I 17 r N th < N (0 1-- W O) O r N r r r CO n CO 01 N N N CO N in CO N CO N M M CCf) 01 I C 0 O C 0 LL I- N C U. 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If no, please explain: The entity's debt consists of developer advances which will be repayed when and if the entity is capable. X Please complete the following debt schedule, if applicable Outstanding at beginning of fiscal year Total issued during fiscal year (add) Total retired during fiscal year (less) Total outstanding at fiscal year end Governmental (G) or Proprietary (P) General Obligation Bonds $ - $ - $ - $ - Revenue Bonds $ - $ - $ $ - Notes/Loans $ - $ - $ - $ Developer Advances $ 268,390 $ 33,753 $ • $ 302,143 O Developer Advances $ 291,094 $ 80.472 $ - $ 371,566 P Other (specify): Interest on developer adv. $ 27,461 $ 27,392 $ - $ 54,853 P Total $ 586,945 $ 141,617 $ - $ 728,562 - ... Please pnswertl'relolowing queetioniWinarkla5'in theiapProPriate boxes +fn.+s4 ' .N.. `.i 4 Yee"'. 3-2 Does the entdy have authorized, but unissued debt? X If yes. How much? $ 2,318,000,000 X Date debt was authorized: 11/2/2004 (2009)7 3-3 Does the entity intend to issue debt within the next calendar year If yes: How much? I $ - Please'ali$wer the4bllowid9'iguestion by malidng in ,tti`e"approptiaie'.b'eses. 3,.x.!s+' 1e WP Yee,* ::. '' .N.is'i 3-4 Does the entity have defeased debt? X If yes' What is the amount outstanding? I $ - 14147 aeratleklie tholendwin9"Stres'Baha.by'raaflrfng in the isPeePriaf 905i -es v«' 'Af #airk,:."( Does the entity have any lease agreements? a Ypa'AMPL .i=Nui> X 3-5 If yes: What is being leased? What is the original date of the lease? Number of years of lease? Is the lease subject to annual appropriation? What are the entity's annual lease payments? $ - PART 4 - CASH AND INVESTMENTS HELD AT END OF FISCAL YEAR I . ' Pliasa,prdvfila'wtH"eientlty's';Ease"tlepbsitandYhve9trn`eAtb9laAsed a.. re=� ?,a �£r}.w;kj;, ,t Checking Accounts , si+r"A1naUht';':-,...,7-44'7.74$1004:,:.' $ 574 ...'_.: 4-1 4-2 Savings Accounts $ - 4-3 Certificates of Deposit $ - $ 574. Total Cash Deposits _.. $ S - Investments (if investment is a mutual fund, please list underlying investments): 4-4 4-5 1 $ - 4-6 $ - 4-7 $ ' - '" ( Total Investments Total Cash and Investments $ 574 Please answer the following ;questions'by maikingjnMe appropriate boxes. .Yes.- No' 4.3 Are the entity's deposits in en eligible (PDPA) public depository? (Section 11-10.5-101 et. Seq., C.R.S.) If no, please explain: X PART 5 - CAPITAL ASSETS Beginning of the Year Additions Deletions End of Year Balance s-1 For Governmental Funds Land $ - $ - $ - $ - Buildings $ - $ - $ - $ - Machinery and Equipment $ - $ - $ - $ - Furniture and Fixtures $ - $ - $ - $ - Infrastructure 5 - $ - $ - $ - Accumulated Depreciation $ - $ - $ - $ - Other $ - $ - $ - $ - Total for Governmental Funds $ - $ - $ - $ - Beginning of the Year Additions Deletions End of Year Balance 5-2 For Proprietary Funds Land $ - 5 - $ - $ Buildings $ - 3 - $ - $ - Machinery and Equipment $ - $ - $ - $ - Furniture and Fixtures $ - 5 - $ - $ - Infrastructure $ 84,404 $ 2,800 $ - $ 87,204 Accumulated Depreciation 3 - $ - $ - $ - Other $ - 3 - $ - $ - Total for Proprietary Funds $ 84,404 $ 2,600 $ - $ 87,204 Please:AiH$ti rifle trig&Wihfuesflen g qsby marking in lhdsppYdpriiate baxb's- : Yes 5-3 Did the entity inventory the capital assets? (Section 29-1-506, C Rap If no, please explain: 6-1 6-2 If yes: PART 6 - PENSION INFORMATION PfatiWAMiTe»YIfleddllewiRlifirdeiUarieWil"faikirig'In the aDPl piidte bdxes+„^', sx 'yir ... ' . AYes'*sre*:: Does the entity have an "old hire" fire pension plan? Does the entity have a volunteer firemen's pension plan? Who administers the plan? Indicate the contributions from: Tax: (Property, SO, Sales, etc) State Contribution Amount. Other: (Gifts, Donations, etc) What is your monthly benefit paid for 20 years of service per retiree as of Jan 1st? $ $ $ $ Yee Na PART 7- BUDGET INFORMATION 7-1 e Answorthe following.questtoris by marking tut *lip appropriate boxes Did the entity file a 2008 budget with the Department of Local Affairs? If no, please explain If yes. Please indicate the amount appropriated for each of your funds for 2008 Fund Name General Fund Enterprise Fund Budgeted 2008 Expenditures $ 150,000 $ 12 800 000 x PART 8 -TABOR 8-1 P,,iease Answer the followia q}leetlona bymarking inthe'ellp'Ypprtete'boXea Is the entity in compliance with all the provisions of TABOR? ]State Constitution Article X, Section 20 (5)]? If no, please explain: Note: An election to exempt the government from the spending limitations of TABOR don not exempt the government from the 3% emergency reserve requirement. In this case, you should see If the entity meets this requirement and check yes or no above. PART 9 - GENERAL INFORMATION PJOd`kA19st"9britheloll0ii fi stlontbiittifefkut litshhe wito' Nkti'bate 4Md t-"i- 9-1 Is this entity a newly formed governmental entity? 9-2 Is this a metropolitan district? 9-3 Please Indicate what services are provided: Construction, installation, financing and operation of public improvements, including water, sanitary sewer, drainage facilities. ancillary streets, and mosquito control. 9-4 Does the entity have an agreement with another government entity to provide services? If yes: List the name of the other government entity and the services provided: X PART 10 - GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL We, the undersigned, certify that this Application for Exemption from Audit has been: Prepared consistent with Section 29-1-604, C.R.S., which states that an application with revenues and expenditures at least 8100,000 but not more than 5500,000 must be prepared by an independent accountant with knowledge of governmental accounting. Completed to the best of our knowledge and is accurate and true. Reviewed and approved by a majority of the goveming body. Note: Please list all current members signatures must be of the governing body. In addition, original provided for a majority of those Iiste. Name (please print or type all current members of the governing body) Date Term Expires Ori r' a Sign' ; . nle resolution Is attached) Christopher R. Paulson May 2012 • , 2 Joel H. Farkas May 2010 f 1 s Toni L. Serra May 2010 ' I QJJ CU 4 Jack E. Reutzel May 2012 0 5 William V. Hibbert May 2010 A$ �`��� 6 ,,,a,- 7 MI Clifton Gunderson LLF Certified Public Accountants & Consultants ACCOUNTANT'S COMPILATION REPORT Board of Directors Resource Colorado Water and Sanitation Metropolitan District Weld County, Colorado We have compiled the Application for Exemption from Audit of Resource Colorado Water and Sanitation Metropolitan District as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, included in the accompanying prescribed form in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Our compilation was limited to presenting in the form prescribed by the Colorado State Auditor's office information that is the representation of management. We have not audited or reviewed the accompanying Application for Exemption from Audit and, accordingly, do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on it. The Application for Exemption from Audit is presented in accordance with the requirements of the State Auditor's office, which may differ from generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, the Application for Exemption from Audit is not designed for those who are not informed about such differences. We are not independent with respect to Resource Colorado Water and Sanitation Metropolitan District. Greenwood Village, Colorado February 27, 2009 PA•mbogr of Offices in 15 states and Washington, DC HLB International Hello