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Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2013 RECEIVED
with JUL 31 2014
Independent Auditors' Report WELD COUNTY
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CONTENTS
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Independent Auditors' Report
Basic Financial Statements
Balance Sheet/Statement of Net Position -Governmental Funds 1
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Fund Balances/Statement of Activities - Governmental Funds 2
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance -
Budget and Actual - General Fund 3
Notes to Financial Statements 4
Supplemental Information
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
Budget and Actual -Capital Projects Fund 17
L. PAUL GOEDECKE P.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
9S0 WADSWORTH BLVD.
SUITE 204
LAKEWOOD. COLORADO 80214
TELEPHONE (303) 232 2866
FAX (303) 232-9452
Board of Directors Ipgcpa®gwestoffice.net
St. Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No. I
Weld County,Colorado
Independent Auditors'Report
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major
fund of St. Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No. 1 as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013,
which collectively comprise the District's basic financial statements, as listed in the table of contents.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the District. Our responsibility is to express opinions
on these financial statements based on our audit.
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 an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America. 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 the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Economic Dependency
The District has not yet established a revenue base sufficient to pay its operational and capital
improvements expenditures. As discussed in Note 6, the District is dependent upon the Developer of the
District's service area to provide funds for such expenditures.
MEMBER OF AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS AND COLORADO SOCIETY OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Opinion
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of the St. Vrain Lakes
Metropolitan District No. 1 as of December 31, 2013, and the respective changes in financial position and
the respective budgetary comparison for the general fund for the year then ended in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Other Matters
Management has omitted the management's discussion and analysis that accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America require to be presented to supplement the basic financial
statements. Such missing 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. Our opinions on the basic financial statements are not affected by this missing information.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively
comprise the District's financial statements as a whole. The supplementary information as listed in the
table of contents is presented for purposes of legal compliance and additional analysis and is not a
required part of the financial statements. The supplementary information is the responsibility of
management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records
used to prepare the financial statements. The information has been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and
reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the
financial statements or to the financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion,
the information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a whole.
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L. Paul Goedecke, P.C.
June 24,2014
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ST VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
BALANCE SI IEET/STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
GOVERNMENTAL.FUNDS
December 31,2013
Statement
Capital of
General Projects Total Adjustments Net Position
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 330 $ - $ 330 $ - $ 330
Cash and cash equivalents-restricted - 83 83 - 83
Accounts receivable-developer - 163.990 163,9911 - 163.990
Prepaid expenses - 53.395 53,395 - 53.395
Capital assets not being depreciates - - - 17.080.727 17.080.727
Total Assets $ 330 S 217.468 $ 217.798 17,080,727 17.298,525
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ - 5 164.073 $ 164.073 - 164.073
Long-term liabilities:
Due in more than one yew - - - 23.186.348 23.186.34%
Total Liabilities - 164.073 164.073 23.186.348 23,350.421
FUND BALANCES/NET POSITION
Fund balances:
Nonspendahle:
Prcpaids - 53,395 53.395 (53.395) -
Restricted:
Emergencies 4,295 - 4.295 (4.295) -
Unassigned (3.965) - (3965) 3.965 -
Total Fund Balances 330 53,395 53.725 (53,725) -
Total Liabilities and Fund Balance) $ 330 $ 217,468 $ 217,798
Net Position:
Net investment in capital assets (5,887,823) (5.887.823)
Restricted fix:
Emergencies 4.295 4.295
Unrestricted ()68368) (168.368)
Total Net Position(Deficit; $ (6.051,896) $ (6.051,896)
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
ST VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES/STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
GOVERNMENTAL. FUNDS
For the Year Ended December 31,2013
Statement
Capital of
General Project Total Adjustments Activities
EXPENDITURES
Accounting $ 1,361 $ 5,443 $ 6,804 $ (5,443) $ 1,361
Legal 7.527 30,108 37,635 (30.108) 7,527
' Insurance 10.135 - 10.135 - 10.135
Capital improvements - 1.01 1956 1.011.956 11.011.956) -
Interest on developer advances-operations - - - 4.603 4.603
Interest on developer advances-capital - - - 990.526 990,526
Total Expenditures 19.023 1,047,507 1,066,530 (52,378) 1014.152
EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENDITURES (19023) (1,147.507) (1,066530) 52,378 11014.152)
OILIER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Developer advances 19.353 1,100,902 1.120,255 (974.390) 145.865
Total Other Financing Sources(Uses) 19.353 1,100.902 1,120.255 (974,390) 145.865
NET CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES 330 53.395 53.725 (53,725)
• CHANGES IN NET POSITION (868,287) (868,287)
FUND BALANCES/NET POSITION
BEGINNING 01:YEAR - - - (5,183,609) (5.183.609)
END OF YEAR $ 330 $ 53.395 $ 53.725 $ (6.105.621) $ (6,051.896)
The notes to the financial statements arc an integral part of these statements.
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ST VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE- BUDGET AND ACTUAL-
GENERAL FUND
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
Variance
Original & Final Favorable
Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
EXPENDITURES
Accounting $ 4,000 $ 1,361 $ 2,639
Audit 4,000 - 4,000
Legal 5,000 7,527 (2,527)
Insurance 10,000 10,135 (135)
Miscellaneous 5,000 - 5,000
Maintenance 20,000 - 20,000
Contingency 515 - 515
Emergency reserve 1,485 - 1,485
Total Expenditures 50,000 19,023 30,977
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER
EXPENDITURES (50,000) (19,023) 30,977
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Developer advances 50,000 19,353 (30,647)
Total Other Financing Sources 50,000 19,353 (30,647)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - 330 330
FUND BALANCE:
BEGINNING OF YEAR - - -
END OF YEAR $ - $ 330 $ 330
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Note L: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accounting policies of the St.Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No. 1 ("District"),located in
Weld County, Colorado, conform to the accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America("GAAP")as applicable to governmental units. The Governmental Accounting
Standards Board ("GASB") is the accepted standard setting body for establishing governmental
accounting and financial reporting principles. The following is a summary of the more significant
policies consistently applied in the preparation of financial statements.
Definition of Reporting Entity
The District was organized on November 22,2006,as a quasi-municipal organization established
under the State of Colorado Special District Act. The District was organized as part of a service
plan establishing the District, St. Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No.2 ("District No. 2"), St.
Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No. 3 ("District No. 3"), and St. Vrain Lakes Metropolitan
District No.4("District No.4"). The District is proposed to be the service district and is expected
to manage and oversee the permitted district activities. District No.2, District No. 3 and District
No. 4 are the proposed financing districts. The District was established to provide for the
construction and financing of the public improvements for the use and benefit of the residents and
property owners within the service area. The District is governed by an elected Board of
Directors.
As required by GAAP, these financial statements present the activities of the District, which is
legally separate and financially independent of other state and local governments. The District
follows the GASB, Statement No.61,The Financial Reporting Entity: Omnibus, which amended
GASB Statement No. 14, The Financial Reporting Entity and GASB Statement No. 39,
Determining Whether Certain Organizations are Component Units, which provides guidance for
determining which governmental activities,organizations and functions should be included within
the financial reporting entity. GASB sets forth the financial accountability of a governmental
organization's elected governing body as the basic criterion for including a possible component
governmental organization in a primary government's legal entity. Financial accountability
includes, but is not limited to, appointment of a voting majority of the organization's governing
body, ability to impose its will on the organization, a potential for the organization to provide
specific financial benefits or burdens and fiscal dependency. The pronouncements also require
including a possible component unit if it would be misleading to exclude it.
The District is not financially accountable for any other organization. The District has no
component units as defined by the GASB.
The District has no employees and all operations and administrative functions are contracted.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements That Could Affect This District
In March 2012, the GASB issued Statement 65, Items Previously Reported as Assets and
Liabilities. GASB 65 establishes accounting and financial reporting standards that reclassify,as
deferred outflows of resources or deferred inflows of resources,certain items that were previously
reported as assets and liabilities and recognize, as outflows of resources or inflows of resources,
certain items that were previously reported as assets and liabilities. The statements also limits the
use of the term deferred to items reported as deferred outflows of resources or deferred inflows of
resources. The provisions of this Statement are effective for financial statements for periods
beginning after December 15, 2012.
In November 2010,the GASB issued Statement 61, The Financial Reporting Entity: Omnibus an
amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No. 34. GASB 61 provides additional criteria for
classifying entities as component units to better assess the accountability of elected officials by
ensuring that the financial reporting entity includes only organizations for which the elected
officials are financially accountable or that are determined by the government to be misleading to
exclude. This statement is effective for periods beginning after June 15, 2012. The District has
adopted Statement 61.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements That Could Affect This District
There are no recently issued accounting pronouncements that could affect this District.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial statements are presented per GASB Statement No. 34 - Special
Purpose Governments.
The government-wide financial statements(i.e.the governmental funds balance sheet/statement of
net position and the governmental funds statement of revenues,expenditures,and changes in fund
balances/statement of activities) report information on all of the governmental activities of the
District. The statement of net position reports all financial and capital resources of the District.
The difference between the(a)assets and deferred outflows of resources and the(b)liabilities and
deferred inflows of resources of the District is reported as net position. The statement of activities
demonstrates the degree to which expenditures/expenses of the governmental funds are supported
by general revenues. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from
these statements.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct and indirect expenses of a
given function or segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are
clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include l)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.
Major individual governmental funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial
statements.
Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting and Financial Statement Presentation
The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources
measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recorded when earned and
expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timing of the related cash
flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are collected.
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 District considers revenues to be available if they are
collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. The material sources of revenue
subject to accrual are property taxes and interest. Expenditures, other than interest on long-term
obligations, are recorded when the liability is incurred or the long-term obligation is paid.
The District reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund - The General Fund is the general operating fund of the District. It is used
to account for all financial all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another
fund.
Capital Projects Fund — The Capital Projects Fund is used to account for all financial
resources that are restricted, committed or assigned to expenditures for capital outlays,
including the acquisition or construction of capital facilities and other assets.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Budgetary Accounting
Budgets are adopted on a non-GAAP basis for the governmental funds. In accordance with the
State Budget Law of Colorado,the District's Board of Directors holds public hearings in the fall of
each year to approve the budget and appropriate the funds for the ensuing year. The District's
Board of Directors can modify the budget by line item within the total appropriation without
notification. The appropriation can only be modified upon completion of notification and
publication requirements. The budget includes each fund on its basis of accounting unless
otherwise indicated. The appropriation is at the total fund expenditures level and lapses at year
end.
Assets, Liabilities and Net Position
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The District's financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and
accounts payable. The District estimates that the fair value of all financial instruments at
December 31,2013,does not differ materially from the aggregate carrying values of its financial
instruments recorded in the accompanying balance sheet. The carrying amount of these financial
instruments approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.
Deposits and Investments
The District's cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand and short-term
investments with maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Investments for
the government are reported at fair value.
The District follows the practice of pooling cash and investments of all funds to maximize
investment earnings. Except when required by trust or other agreements, all cash is deposited to
and disbursed from a minimum number of bank accounts. Cash in excess of immediate operating
requirements is pooled for deposit and investment flexibility. Investment earnings are allocated
periodically to the participating funds based upon each fund's average equity balance in the total
cash.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
Notes to Financial Statements
December 3I, 2013
Estimates
The preparation of these financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the District
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and
disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate section
for deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element,deferred outflows of
resources, represents a consumption of net position that applies to a future period(s)and so will
not be recognized as an outflow of resources(expense/expenditure)until then. The District has no
items that qualify for reporting in this category.
In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position will sometimes report a separate
section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred
inflows ofresources,represents an acquisition of net position that applies to a future period(s)and
so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources(revenue) until that time. The District has no
items that qualify for reporting in this category.
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Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment and infrastructure assets (e.g. roads,
bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental activities
columns in the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined by the District as
assets with an initial, individual cost of more than$5,000 and an estimated useful life in excess of
two years. Such assets are recorded at historical or estimated historical cost if purchased or
constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair value at the date of donation.
The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the assets or
materially extend the life of the asset are not capitalized. Improvements are capitalized and
depreciated over the remaining useful lives of the related fixed assets, as applicable using the
straight-line method. Depreciation on property that will remain assets of the District is reported
on the Statement of Activities as a current charge. Improvements that will be conveyed to other
governmental entities are classified as construction in progress and are not depreciated. Land and
certain landscaping improvements are not depreciated.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Property Taxes
Property taxes are levied by the District's Board of Directors. The levy is based on assessed
valuations determined by the County Assessor generally as ofJanuary 1 of each year. The levy is
normally set by December 15 by certification to the County Commissioners to put the tax lien on
the individual properties as ofJanuary 1 of the following year. The County Treasurer collects the
determined taxes during the ensuing calendar year. The taxes are payable by April or if in equal
installments,at the taxpayers'election, in February and June. Delinquent taxpayers are notified in
July or August and the sales of the resultant tax liens on delinquent properties are generally held
in November or December. The County Treasurer remits the taxes collected monthly to the
District.
Property taxes, net of estimated uncollectible taxes, are recorded initially as deferred inflows in
the year they are levied and measurable since they are not normally available nor are they
budgeted as a resource until the subsequent year. The deferred property taxes are recorded as
revenue in the subsequent year when they are available or collected.
The District has a limited amount of assessed valuation and therefore has not certified a mill levy.
Long-Term Obligations
In the government-wide financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are
reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities.
Fund Equity
Fund balance of governmental funds is reported in various categories based on the nature of any
limitations requiring the use of resources for specific purposes. Because circumstances differ
among governments, not every government or every governmental fund will present all of these
components. The following classifications make the nature and extent of the constraints placed on
a government's fund balance more transparent:
Nonspendable Fund Balance
Nonspendable fund balance includes amounts that cannot be spent because they are either not
spendable in form such as inventory or prepaids) or are legally or contractually required to be
maintained intact.
The nonspendable fund balance in the Capital Fund in the amount of$53,395 represents prepaid
expenditures.
Restricted Fund Balance
The restricted fund balance includes amounts restricted for a specific purpose by external parties
such as grantors, bondholders, constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
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Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
The restricted fund balance in the General Fund represents Emergency Reserves that have been
provided as required by Article X, Section 20 of the Constitution of the State of Colorado. A total
of$4,295 of the General Fund balance has been reserved in compliance with this requirement.
Unassigned Fund Balance
Unassigned fund balance includes amounts that are available for any purpose. Positive amounts
are reported only in the General Fund.
Net Position
Net Position represents the difference between assets and deferred outflows of resources less
liabilities and deferred inflows of resources. The District reports three categories of net position,
as follows:
Net investment in capital assets—consists of net capital assets, reduced by outstanding balances
of any related debt obligations and deferred inflows of resources attributable to the acquisition,
construction,or improvement of those assets and increased by balances of deferred outflows or
resources related to those assets.
Restricted net position — net position is considered restricted if their use is constrained to a
particular purpose. Restrictions are imposed by external organizations such as federal or state
laws. Restricted net position is reduced by liabilities and deferred inflows of resources related
to the restricted assets.
Unrestricted net position—consists of all other net position that does not meet the definition of
the above two components and is available for general use by the District.
When an expense is incurred for purposes for which both restricted and unrestricted net position
are available, the District will use the most restrictive net position first.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Note 2: Cash and Investments
As of December 31, 2013, cash and investments are classified in the accompanying financial
statements as follows:
Statement of Net Position:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 330
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted 83
Total $ 413
Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2013 consist of the following:
Deposits with financial institutions $ 413
$ 413
Deposits
Custodial Credit Risk
The Colorado Public Deposit Protection Act,("PDPA")requires that all units of local government
deposit cash in eligible public depositories. State regulators determine eligibility. Amounts on
deposit in excess of federal insurance levels must be collateralized. The eligible collateral is
determined by the PDPA. PDPA allows the institution to create a single collateral pool for all
public funds. The pool is to be maintained by another institution, or held in trust for all the
uninsured public deposits as a group. The market value of the collateral must be at least equal to
102% of the aggregate uninsured deposits. The State Commissioners for banks and financial
services are required by statute to monitor the naming of eligible depositories and reporting of the
uninsured deposits and assets maintained in the collateral pools.
The District follows state statutes for deposits. None of the District's deposits were exposed to
custodial credit risk.
Investments
Credit Risk
The District has not adopted a formal investment policy; however the District follows state
statutes regarding investments. Colorado statutes specify the types of investments meeting
defined rating and risk criteria in which local governments may invest. These investments include
obligations of the United States and certain U.S. Government agency entities, certain money
market funds, guaranteed investment contracts, and local government investment pools.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Custodial and Concentration of Credit Risk
None of the District's investments are subject to custodial or concentration of credit risk.
Interest Rate Risk
Colorado revised statutes limit investment maturities to five years or less unless formally
approved by the Board of Directors.
As of December 31, 2013, the District had no investments.
Note 3: Capital Assets
An analysis of the changes in capital assets for the year ended December 31, 2013 follows:
Balance Transfers/ Transfers/ Balance
Governmental Type Activities: 1/1/2013 Additions Deletions 12/31/2013
Capital assets not being depreciated:
Construction in progress $ 16,033,220 $ 1,047,507 $ - $ 17,080,727
Upon completion and acceptance,a majority of the fixed assets will be conveyed by the District to
other local governments. The District will not be responsible for maintenance.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Note 4: Long Term Debt
A description of the long-term obligations as of December 31, 2013, is as follows:
Reimbursement and Acquisition Agreement
On June 12,2007,the District entered into a Reimbursement and Acquisition Agreement whereby
the District agrees to reimburse Brookfield Residential, LLC (formerly CARMA, Inc.)
("Developer"), for all District costs incurred by the Developer,whether by construction of public
infrastructure or by advancement of funds to the District for the purpose of providing public
infrastructure including all related costs such as organization costs, operations and maintenance,
engineering, surveying, construction and the costs of acquiring public lands. The repayment of
such costs is not to exceed $100,000,000. The advances do constitute multiple fiscal year
financial obligations of the District and are not subject to annual appropriation by the District.
The advances bear interest at a rate of 6%per annum from the date of the advance. The advances
are to be repaid using bond proceeds or any other legally available revenues.
The following is an analysis of changes in long-term debt for the period ending December 31,
2013:
Balance Balance Current
1/1/2013 Additions Reductions 12/31/2013 Portion
Developer advances:
Capital - principal $ 16,017,278 $ 953,057 $ - $ 16,970,335 $
Capital - interest 5,128,880 990,526 - 6,119,406
Operations - principal 62,396 21,333 - 83,729
Operations - interest 8,275 4,603 - 12,878
$ 21,216,829 $ 1,969,519 $ - $23,186,348 $
Debt Authorization
On November 7,2006,a majority of the qualified electors of the District authorized the issuance
of indebtedness in an amount not to exceed$1,998,000,000 at an interest rate not to exceed 18%.
No general obligation debt has been issued as of December 31, 2013. The District has not
budgeted to issue new debt during 2014. Per the District's Service Plan,the District cannot issue
debt in excess of$166,500,000 as a combined level with Districts No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. I
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2013
Note 5: Economic Dependency
The District has not yet established a revenue base sufficient to pay the District's ongoing
operational and capital improvements requirements. Until an independent revenue base is
established, the continuation of operations and capital improvements in the District will be
dependent on funding by the Developer.
Note 6: Tax, Spending and Debt Limitations
Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, commonly known as the Taxpayer Bill of
Rights("TABOR"),contains tax, spending,revenue and debt limitations which apply to the State
of Colorado and all local governments.
Spending and revenue limits are determined based on the prior year's Fiscal Year Spending
adjusted for allowable increases based upon inflation and local growth. Fiscal Year Spending is
generally defined as expenditures plus reserve increases with certain exceptions. Revenue in
excess of the Fiscal Year Spending limit must be refunded unless the voters approve retention of
such revenue.
TABOR requires local governments to establish Emergency Reserves. These reserves must be at
least 3% of Fiscal Year Spending (excluding bonded debt service). Local governments are not
allowed to use the emergency reserves to compensate for economic conditions,revenue shortfalls,
or salary or benefit increases.
The District's management believes it is in compliance with the provisions of TABOR. However,
TABOR is complex and subject to interpretation. Many of the provisions, including the
interpretation of how to calculate Fiscal Year Spending limits will require judicial interpretation.
On November 7, 2006, a majority of the District's electors authorized the District to collect and
spend or retain in a reserve all currently levied taxes and fees of the District without regard to any
limitations under Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
Notes to Financial Statements
December 3I, 2013
Note 7: Risk Management
Except as provided in the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act, 24-10-101, et seq., CRS, the
District may be exposed to various risks of loss related to torts,theft of,damage to,or destruction
of assets; errors or omissions; injuries to agents;and natural disasters. The District has elected to
participate in the Colorado Special Districts Property and Liability Pool ("Pool") which is an
organization created by intergovernmental agreement to provide common liability and casualty
insurance coverage to its members at a cost that is considered economically appropriate. Settled
claims have not exceeded this commercial coverage in any of the past three fiscal years.
The District pays annual premiums to the Pool for auto,public officials' liability,and property and
general liability coverage. In the event aggregated losses incurred by the Pool exceed its amounts
recoverable from reinsurance contracts and its accumulated reserves, the District may be called
upon to make additional contributions to the Pool on the basis proportionate to other members.
Any excess funds which the Pool determines are not needed for purposes of the Pool may be
returned to the members pursuant to a distribution formula.
Note 8: Related Party
All of the Board of Directors are employees, owners or are otherwise associated with the
Developer and may have conflicts of interest in dealing with the District. Management believes
that all potential conflicts, if any, have been disclosed to the Board.
Note 9: Reconciliation of Government-Wide Financial Statements and Fund Financial Statements
The Government Funds Balance Sheet/Statement of Net Position includes an adjustments column.
The adjustments have the following elements:
I) capital improvements used in government activities are not financial resources and,
therefore are not reported in the funds; and,
2) long-term liabilities such as developer advances payable and accrued interest on developer
advances are not due and payable in the current period and,therefore,are not in the funds.
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ST. VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
Notes to Financial Statements
December 3 I, 2013
The Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balances/Statement of Activities includes an adjustments column. The adjustments have the
following elements:
1) governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures; however, in the statement of
activities,the costs of those assets are held as construction in progress pending transfer to
other governmental entities or depreciated over their useful lives;
2) governmental funds report interest expense on the modified accrual basis; however,
interest expense is reported on the full accrual method in the statement of activities;and,
3) governmental funds report developer advances as revenue and report interest as
expenditures; however, these are reported as changes to long-term liabilities on the
government-wide financial statements.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ST VRAIN LAKES METROPOLITAN DISTRICT NO. 1
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE - BUDGET AND ACTUAL -
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
For the Year Ended December 31,2013
Variance
Original & Final Favorable
Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
EXPENDITURES
Accounting $ 16,000 $ 5,443 $ 10,557
Legal 20,000 30,108 (10,108)
Capital improvements 1,164,000 1,011,956 152,044
Total Expenditures 1,200,000 1,047,507 152,493
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES (1,200,000) (1,047,507) 152,493
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Developer advances 1,200,000 1,100,902 (99,098)
Total Other Financing Sources(Uses) 1,200,000 1,100,902 (99,098)
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - 53,395 53,395
FUND BALANCE:
BEGINNING OF YEAR - - -
END OF YEAR $ - $ 53,395 $ 53,395
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM AUDIT- SHORT FORM - FOR GOVERNMENTS WITH REVENUES
AND EXPENDITURES OF$100,000 OR LESS
Name of Government: St.Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No.2 For the Fiscal Year
Address: do White Bear 8 Ankele Ended December 31, 2013
2154 E.Commons Ave.,Suite 2000 or fiscal year ended:
Centennial,CO 80122
Contact Person: Kristen Bear
Telephone: 303-858-1800
Email: kbearewbapc.com
Fax: 303-858-1801
Return to: Office of the State Auditor
Local Govemment Audit Division PLEASE READ THE
1525 Sherman St., 7th Floor ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS
Denver,CO 80203 BEFORE SUBMITTING
Fax:303-866-4062
Email: OSA.LG@state.co.us
Call(303)869-3000 if you need help completing this form.
Section 29-1-604,C.R.S.,outlines the provisions for an exemption from audit. Generally,any local government for which
neither revenues nor expenditures exceed$500,000 in any fiscal year may qualify for an exemption.
If either revenues or expenditures are$100,000 or greater,but not more than$500,000,you may NOT use this
form.Please use the LONG FORM of this application.If both revenues and expenditures are less than$100,000
individually,use this short form application for exemption from audit.
Please review ALL instructions prior to the completion of this form.
Instructions:
1. Prepare this form completely and accurately. Please note that there are 11 parts to this form,and all questions
must be answered for the application to be considered complete.
2. File this form with the Office of the State Auditor within 3 months after the end of the fiscal year.
For years ended December 31,the form must be received by the Office of the State Auditor by March 31.
3. The form must be completed by a person skilled in governmental accounting.
4. The application must be personally reviewed and approved by a majority of the governing body as evidenced by one of
the following methods:
a. Resolution of the goveming body-application may be emailed,faxed,or mailed.
b. Original signatures-application must be mailed. Email or fax will NOT be accepted.
5. The preparer must sign the application that is submitted in order for it to be accepted.
6. Additional information may be attached to the exemption at the preparer's discretion.
CERTIFICATION OF PREPARER
I certify that I am skilled in governmental accounting and that the information in the application is complete and accurate,to the best of my
Name: John Simmons
Title: District Accountant
Firm Name(if applicable): Simmons&Wheeler, P.C.
Address: 8005 S.Chester Street, Suite 150 Centennial,CO 80112
Telephone Number: 303-689-0833
Date Prepared: 3/7/2014
Preparer Signature (Required): The application will be rejected if not signed by the preparer.
Please indicate whether the following financial information is recorded Governmental Proprietary
using Governme tal or Proprietary fund types x
Page 2
PART 2-REVENUE
REVENUE: All revenues for all funds must be reflected in this section,including proceeds from the sale of the government's land,building,and
equipment,and proceeds from debt or lease transactions. Financial information will not include fund equity information.
Line# Description (Omit cents)
2-1 Taxes: Property $ -
2-2 Specific ownership $ -
2-3 Sales and use $ -
2-4 Other(specify): $ -
2-5 Licenses and permits $ -
2-6 Intergovernmental:Grants $ -
2-7 Conservation Trust Funds(Lottery) $ -
2-8 Highway Users Tax Funds(HUTF) $ -
2-9 Other(specify): $ -
2.10 Charges for services $ -
2-11 Fines and forfeits $ -
2-12 Special assessments $ -
2.13 Investment income $ -
I 2-14 Charges for utility services $ -
2-15 Debt proceeds (should agree with line 4-3,column 2) $ -
2-16 Lease proceeds $ -
2-17 Developer Advances received (should agree with line 4-3) $ -
2-18 Proceeds from sale of capital assets $ -
2-19 Fire and police pension $ -
2-20 Other(specify): $ -
2-21 $ -
2-22 $ -
2-23 $ -
2-24 (add lines 2-1 through 2-23) TOTAL REVENUE all sources $ -
PART 3-EXPENDITUAES
EXPENDITURE- S: All expenditures for all funds must be reflected in this section,including the purchase of capital assets and principal and interest
payments on long-term debt. Financial information will not include fund equity information,
Line# Description (Omit cents)
3-1 Administrative $ -
3-2 Salaries $ -
3-3 Payroll taxes $ -
3-4 Contract services $ -
3-5 Employee benefits $ -
3-6 Insurance $ -
3-7 Accounting and legal fees $ -
3-8 Repair and maintenance $ -
3-9 Supplies $ -
3-10 Utilities and telephone $ -
3-11 Fire/Police $ -
3-12 Streets and highways $ -
3-13 Public health $ -
3-14 Culture and recreation $ -
3-15 Utility operations $ -
3-16 Capital outlay (should agree with line 6-1,column 2) $ -
3-17 Debt service principal (should agree with line 4-3,column 2) $ -
3-18 Debt service interest $ -
3-19 Repayment of Developer Advances (should agree with line 4-3) $ -
3.20 Contribution to pension plan (should agree to line 7-2) $ -
3-21 Contribution to Fire&Police Pension Assoc. (should agree to line 7-2) $ -
3-22 Other(specify): $ -
3-23 $ -
3-24 $ -
3-25 (add lines 3-1 through 3-24) TOTAL EXPENDITURES all categories $ -
Note: If Total Revenue(Line 2-24)or Total Expenditures(Line 3-25)are greater than$100,000-STOP. You may
not use this form. Please use the "Application for Exemption from Audit-Long Form".
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PART 4- DEBT OUTSTANDING, ISSUED, AND RETIRED
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-1 Does the entity have outstanding debt? X
Is the debt repayment schedule attached?If no,please explain: N/A
4-2 Is the entity current in its debt service payments?If no,please explain: N/A
•
4-3 Please complete the following debt schedule,if applicable:
(please only include principal amounts) Outstanding at Issued during Retired during Outstanding at
end of prior year fiscal year fiscal year fiscal year-end
General obligation bonds $ - $ - $ - $ _
Revenue bonds $ - $ - $ _ $ _
Notes/Loans $ - $ - $ - $ _
Leases $ - $ - $ - $ •
Developer Advances $ - $ - $ -
Other(specify): $ - $
Total: $ - $ - $ - $ -
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-4 Does the entity have any authorized,but unissued,debt? X
If yes: How much? $ 166,500,000.00
Date the debt was authorized: 11/7/2006
4-5 Does the entity intend to issue debt within the next calendar year? X
If yes: How much? I $ _
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-6 Does the entity have debt that has been refinanced that it is still responsible for? X
If yes: What is the amount outstanding? I $
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-7 Does the entity have any lease agreements? X
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? N/A
What are the annual lease payments? I $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
4-8
PART 5- CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Please provide the entity's cash deposit and Investment balances. Amount Total
5-1 Checking accounts $ -
5-2 Savings accounts $ _
5-3 Certificates of deposit $ -
Total Cash Deposits $
Investments(if investment is a mutual fund,please list underlying investments):
5-4 $
5-5 $
5-6 $ -
5-7 $ .
Total Investments $
Total Cash and Investments - : $ _
Please answer the following question by marking in the appropriate box Yes No
5-8 Are the entity's deposits in an eligible(Public Deposit Protection Act) public depository(Section 11-10.5- N/A
101,et seq.C.R.S.)? If no,please explain:
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
5-9
Page 4
PART 6-CAPITAL ASSETS
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
6-1 Does the entity have capital assets? X
If yes: Has the entity performed an annual inventory of capital assets in accordance with Section 29-1-506,
C.R.S.,? If no,please explain:
Complete the following table: Balance-
beginning of the Additions Deletions Year-End
year Balance
Land $ _ $ - $ - $ -
Buildings $ - $ - $ - $ -
Machinery and equipment $ - $ - $ - $
Furniture and fixtures $ - $ - $ - $ _
Construction In Progress(CIP) $ - $ - $ - $ _
Other(explain): $ - $ - $ - $ -
Accumulated Depreciation $ $ - $ - $ _
Total $ - $ $ $
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments: ! -
6-2
PART 7-PENSION INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
7-1 Does the entity have an"old hire"firemen's pension plan? X
7-2 Does the entity have a volunteer firemen's pension plan? X
If yes: Who administers the plan?
Indicate the contributions from:
Tax(property, SO,sales, etc.): $ -
State contribution amount: $ -
Other(gifts,donations, etc.): $ -
Total: $ -
What is the monthly benefit paid for 20 years of service per retiree as of Jan 1? $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
7-3
PART 6-BUDGET INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
8-1 Did the entity file a 2013 budget with the Department of Local Affairs? If no, please explain: X
8-2 Did the entity pass an appropriations resolution?In no,please explain: X
If yes: Please indicate the amount appropriated for each fund for 2013:
Fund Name Budgeted 2013 Expenditures
General fund $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
8-3
Page 5
PART 9-TAX PAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS (TABOR)
Please answer the following question by marking in the appropriate box Yes No
9-1 Is the entity in compliance with all the provisions of TABOR[State Constitution,Article X, Section X
20(5)]?
Note: An election to exempt the government from the spending limitations of TABOR does not exempt the government
from the 3 percent emergency reserve requirement. Alt governments should determine If they meet this requirement of
TABOR.
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
9.2
1 PART 10-GENERAL INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
10-1 Is this application for a newly formed governmental entity? X
If yes: Date of formation:
10-2 Has the entity changed its name in the past or current year? X
If Yes: Please list the NEW name&PRIOR name:
10-3 Is the entity a metropolitan district? X
10-4 Please indicate what services the entity provides:
Streets,water,traffic control, sewer, parks and recreation
10-5 Does the entity have an agreement with another government to provide services? X
If yes: List the name of the other governmental entity and the services provided:
10-6 Has the district filed a Title 32,Article 1 Special District Notice of Inactive Status during the year
[Applicable to Title 32 special districts only,pursuant to Sections 32.1.103(9.3)and 32-1-104(3), X
C.R.S.]
If yes: Date Filed:l
10-7 Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
Page 6
PART 11 -GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL
Below is the certification and approval of the governing board. By signing the board member Is certifying they are a duly elected or appointed officer of the local government.
Governing board members may be verified.Also by signing,the board member certifies that this Application for Exemption from Audit has been prepared consistent with Section 29-1
804,C.R.S.,which states that a governmental agency with revenue and expenditures of$100,000 or less must have an application prepared by a person skilled in governmental
accounting;completed to the best of their knowledge and is accurate end true. Use additional pages if needed.
Print the names of all current A MAJORITY of the governing board members must complete and sign In the column
1 QQ I Chrs brow/ter' , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
r2M h C r board member a I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
Board ChYI 5 !.1
Member from audit.°
Signed Date: 3�;i�l'1
My
term Expires: Mai Lo,4
Print Board Members Name I A/,144 Stt e 1d e n , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
A y -CA e a�aler board member and I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
A �(Board / from audit.
Member
2 Signed Date:S�ii l�
My
term Expires: rCMJ n/4
Print Board Members Name I Al arc Sa vt(a- , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
board member and I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
Board M arc SG VQ
Member from audit. C-57Signed Date:4 -I
My
term Expires: M a.., en/lo
Print Board Members Name I , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
board member and I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
Board from audit.
Member
4 Signed Date:
My
term Expires:
Print Board Members Name I , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
board member and I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
Board from audit.
Member
5 Signed Date:
My
term Expires:
Print Board Members Name I , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
board member and I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
Board from audit.
Member
6 Signed Date:
My
term Expires:
Print Board Members Name I , attest I am a duly elected or appointed
board member and I have reviewed and approve the application for exemption
Board from audit.
Member
Signed Date:
7
My
term Expires:
Page 7
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM AUDIT- SHORT FORM - FOR GOVERNMENTS WITH REVENUES
AND EXPENDITURES OF$100,000 OR LESS
Name of Government: St.Vrain Lakes Metropolitan District No.3 For the Fiscal Year
Address: do White Bear&Ankele =need December 31, 2013
2154 E.Commons Ave.,Suite 2000 or fiscal year ended:
Centennial,CO 80122
Contact Person: Kristen Bear
Telephone: 303-858-1800
Email: kbearewbapc.com
Fax: 303-858-1801
Return to: Office of the State Auditor
Local Government Audit Division PLEASE READ THE
1525 Sherman St.,7th Floor ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS
Denver,CO 80203 BEFORE SUBMITTING
Fax:303-866-4062
Email: OSA.LG@state.co.us
Call(303)869-3000 if you need help completing this form.
Section 29-1-604, C.R.S.,outlines the provisions for an exemption from audit. Generally, any local government for which
neither revenues nor expenditures exceed$500,000 in any fiscal year may qualify for an exemption.
If either revenues or expenditures are$100,000 or greater,but not more than$500,000,you may NOT use this
form.Please use the LONG FORM of this application.If both revenues and expenditures are less than$100,000
individually,use this short form application for exemption from audit.
Please review ALL instructions prior to the completion of this form.
Instructions:
1. Prepare this form completely and accurately. Please note that there are 11 parts to this form, and all questions
must be answered for the application to be considered complete.
2. File this form with the Office of the State Auditor within 3 months after the end of the fiscal year.
For years ended December 31,the form must be received by the Office of the State Auditor by March 31.
3. The form must be completed by a person skilled in governmental accounting.
4. The application must be personally reviewed and approved by a majority of the governing body as evidenced by one of
the following methods:
a. Resolution of the governing body-application may be emailed,faxed,or mailed.
b. Original signatures-application must be mailed. Email or fax will NOT be accepted.
5. The preoarer must sign the application that is submitted in order for it to be accepted.
6. Additional information may be attached to the exemption at the preparers discretion.
CERTIFICATION OF PREPARER
I certify that I am skilled in governmental accounting and that the information in the application is complete and accurate,to the best of my
Name: John Simmons
Title: District Accountant
Firm Name(if applicable): Simmons&Wheeler, P.C.
Address: 8005 S.Chester Street, Suite 150 Centennial,CO 80112
Telephone Number: 303-689-0833
Date Prepared: 3/7/2014
Preparer ' nature (Required): The application will be rejected if not signed by the preparer.
M
Please indicate w ether the following financial information is recorded Governmental Proprietary
using Government or Proprietary fund types X
Page 2
PART 2- REVENUE ,
GENU!: All revenues for all funds must be reflected in this section,including proceeds from the sale of the government's land,building,and
equipment,and proceeds from debt or lease transactions. Financial information will not include fund equity information.
Line# Description (Omit cents)
2-1 Taxes: Property $ -
2.2 Specific ownership $ -
2-3 Sales and use $
2.4 Other(specify): $
2-5 Licenses and permits $ -
2-6 Intergovernmental:Grants $ -
2-7 Conservation Trust Funds(Lottery) $ -
2-8 Highway Users Tax Funds(HUTF) $ -
2-9 Other(specify): $
2-10 Charges for services $
2-11 Fines and forfeits $
2-12 Special assessments $
2-13 Investment income $
2-14 Charges for utility services $
2-15 Debt proceeds (should agree with line 4-3,column 2) $ -
2-16 Lease proceeds $
2-17 Developer Advances received (should agree with line 4-3) $ -
2-18 Proceeds from sale of capital assets $ -
2-19 Fire and police pension $
2-20 Other(specify): $
2-21 $ -
2.22 $ -
2-23 $ -
2.24 (add lines 2-1 through 2-23) TOTAL REVENUE all sources $ -
I PART 3- EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURES: All expenditures for all funds must be reflected in this section,including the purchase of capital assets and principal and interest
payments on long-term debt. Financial intonation will not include fund equity information.
Line# Description (Omit cents)
3-1 Administrative $
3-2 Salaries $
•
3-3 Payroll taxes $
3-4 Contract services $
3-5 Employee benefits $
3-6 Insurance $
•
3-7 Accounting and legal fees $
3-8 Repair and maintenance $ -
3-9 Supplies $
3-10 Utilities and telephone $
3-11 Fire/Police $
3-12 Streets and highways $
3-13 Public health $
3-14 Culture and recreation $
3-15 Utility operations $
3-16 Capital outlay (should agree with line 6-1,column 2) $ -
3-17 Debt service principal (should agree with line 4-3,column 2) $ -
3-18 Debt service interest $
3-19 Repayment of Developer Advances (should agree with line 4-3) $ -
3-20 Contribution to pension plan (should agree to line 7-2) $ -
3-21 Contribution to Fire 8 Police Pension Assoc. (should agree to line 7-2) $ -
3-22 Other(specify): $
3-23
- $
3-24
$ -
—
3-25 (add lines 3-1 through 3-24) TOTAL EXPENDITURES all categories $ -
Note: If Total Revenue(Line 2-24)or Total Expenditures(Line 3-25)are greater than $100,000-STOP. You may
not use this form. Please use the "Application for Exemption from Audit-Long Form".
Page 3
PART 4-DEBT OUTSTANDING, ISSUED, AND RETIRED 1;
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-1 Does the entity have outstanding debt? X —
Is the debt repayment schedule attached?If no, please explain: N/A
4-2 Is the entity current in its debt service payments?If no, please explain: N/A
4-3 Please complete the following debt schedule, if applicable:
(please only include principal amounts) Outstanding at Issued during Retired during Outstanding at
end of prior year fiscal year fiscal year fiscal year-end
General obligation bonds $ - $ - $ - $
Revenue bonds $ - $ $ $
Notes/Loans $ - $ $ $
Leases $ - $ $ $
Developer Advances $ - $ $
Other(specify): $ $
Total: $ - $ $ $
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-4 Does the entity have any authorized,but unissued,debt? X
If yes: How much? $ 166,500,000.00
Date the debt was authorized: 11/7/2006
4-5 Does the entity intend to issue debt within the next calendar year? X
If yes: How much? I $
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-6 Does the entity have debt that has been refinanced that it is still res.onsible for? X
If yes: What is the amount outstanding? 1 $ -
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-7 Does the entity have any lease agreements? X
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? N/A
What are the annual lease payments? ' $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
4-8
PART 5-CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Please —
provide the anti -- `" -- -- ---- "- -- a P entity's coin deposit and investment balances. Amount Total
5-1 Checking accounts $
5-2 Savings accounts $
5-3 Certificates of deposit $
Total Cash Deposits $
Investments(if investment is a mutual fund,please list undedyinq investments):
5-4 $
5-5 $
5-6 $
5-7 $
Total Investments $
Total Cash and Investments _ $
Please answer the following question by marking in the appropriate box Yes No
5-8 Are the entity's deposits in an eligible(Public Deposit Protection Act)public depository(Section 11-10.5- N/A
101,et seq. C.R.S.)? If no,please explain:
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
5-9
Page 4
PART 6-CAPITAL ASSETS
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
6-1 Does the entity have capital assets? X
If yes: Has the entity performed an annual inventory of capital assets in accordance with Section 29-1-506,
C.R.S.,?If no, please explain:
Complete the following table: Balance-
beginning of the Additions Deletions Year-End
year Balance
Land $ $ - $ - $Buildings $ - $ - $ - $
Machinery and equipment $ - $ $ - $
Furniture and fixtures $ - $ - $ • $
Construction In Progress(CIP) $ - $ - $ • $
Other(explain): $ - $ - $ - $
Accumulated Depreciation $ - $ - $ - $Total $ - $ - $ - $
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
6-2
PART 7-PENSION INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yea No
7-1 Does the entity have an"old hire°firemen's pension plan? X
7-2 Does the entity have a volunteer firemen's pension plan? X
If yes: Who administers the plan?
Indicate the contributions from:
Tax(property,SO,sales,etc.): $ -
State contribution amount: $ -
Other(gifts,donations,etc.): $ -
Total: $
What is the monthly benefit paid for 20 years of service per retiree as of Jan 1? $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
7-3
PART 8- BUDGET INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking In the appropriate boxes. Yea No
8.1 Did the entity file a 2013 budget with the Department of Local Affairs? If no,please explain: X
8-2 Did the entity pass an appropriations resolution?In no,please explain: X
If yes: Please indicate the amount appropriated for each fund for 2013:
Fund Name Budgeted 2013 Expenditures
General fund $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
8-3
Page 5
PART 9-TAX PAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS (TABOR)
Please answer the following question by marking in the appropriate box Yes No
9-1 Is the entity in compliance with all the provisions of TABOR[State Constitution,Article X,Section X
20(5)]?
Note: An election to exempt the government from the spending limitations of TABOR does not exempt the government
from the 3 percent emergency reserve requirement. All governments should determine if they meet this requirement of
TABOR.
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
9-2
PART 10-GENERAL INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
10-1 Is this application fora newly formed governmental entity? X
If yes: Date of formation:
10-2 Has the entity changed its name in the past or current year? X
If Yes: Please list the NEW name&PRIOR name:
•
10-3 Is the entity a metropolitan district? X
10-4 Please indicate what services the entity provides:
Streets,water,traffic control,sewer,parks and recreation
•
10-5 Does the entity have an agreement with another government to provide services? X
If yes: List the name of the other governmental entity and the services provided:
10-6 Has the district filed a Title 32,Article 1 Special District Notice of Inactive Status during the year?
[Applicable to Title 32 special districts only,pursuant to Sections 32-1-103(9.3)and 32-1-104(3), X
C.R.S.]
If yes: Date Filed:1 10-7 Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
Page 6
PART 11 -GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL
Below Is the certification and approval of the governing board. By signing the board member is certifying they are a duly elected or appointed officer of the local government.
Governing board members may be verified.Also by signing,the board member certifies that this Application for Exemption from Audit has been prepared consistent with Section 29-1
504,C.R.5.,which states that a governmental agency with revenue and expenditures of$100,000 or less must have an application prepared by a person skilled in governmental
accounting,completed to the best of their knowledge and is accurate and true. Use additional pages if needed.
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APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION FROM AUDIT- SHORT FORM - FOR GOVERNMENTS WITH REVENUES
AND EXPENDITURES OF$100,000 OR LESS
Name of Government: St.Wain Lakes Metropolitan District No.4 For the Fiscal Year
Address: do White Bear&Ankele Ended December 31. 2013
2154 E.Commons Ave.,Suite 2000 or fiscal year ended:
Centennial,CO 80122
Contact Person: Kristen Bear
Telephone: 303-858-1800
Email: kbearOwbapc.com
Fax: 303-858-1801
Return to: Office of the State Auditor
Local Government Audit Division PLEASE READ THE
1525 Sherman St.,7th Floor ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS
Denver,CO 80203 BEFORE SUBMITTING
Fax:303-866-4062
Email: OSA.LG @state.co.us
Call(303)869-3000 if you need help completing this form.
Section 29-1-604, C.R.S., outlines the provisions for an exemption from audit. Generally, any local govemment for which
neither revenues nor expenditures exceed$500,000 in any fiscal year may qualify for an exemption.
If either revenues or expenditures are$100,000 or greater,but not more than$500,000,you may NOT use this
form.Please use the LONG FORM of this application.If both revenues and expenditures are less than$100,000
individually,use this short form application for exemption from audit.
Please review ALL instructions prior to the completion of this form.
Instructions:
1. Prepare this form completely and accurately. Please note that there are 11 parts to this form, and all questions
must be answered for the application to be considered complete.
2. File this form with the Office of the State Auditor within 3 months after the end of the fiscal year.
For years ended December 31,the form must be received by the Office of the State Auditor by March 31.
3. The form must be completed by a person skilled in governmental accounting.
4. The application must be personally reviewed and approved by a majority of the governing body as evidenced by one of
the following methods:
a. Resolution of the governing body-application may be emailed,faxed,or mailed.
b. Original signatures-application must be mailed. Email or fax will NOT be accepted.
5. The preparer must sign the application that is submitted in order for it to be accepted.
6. Additional information may be attached to the exemption at the preparer's discretion.
CERTIFICATION OF PREPARER
I certify that I am skilled in governmental accounting and that the information in the application is complete and accurate,to the best of my
Name: John Simmons
Title: District Accountant
Firm Name(if applicable): Simmons&Wheeler, P.C.
Address: 8005 S.Chester Street, Suite 150 Centennial, CO 80112
Telephone Number 303-689-0833
Date Prepared: 3/7/2014
Preparer Signa (Re uired): The application will be rejected if not signed by the preparer.
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Please indicate whether the (lowing financial information is recorded Governmental Proprietary
using Governmental or Propri tary fund types
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PART2- REVENUE
REVENUE: All revenues for all funds must be reflected in this section,including proceeds from the sale of the government's land,building,and
equipment,and proceeds from debtor lease transactions. Financial information will not include fund equity information.
Line# Description (Omit cents)
2-1 Taxes: Property $ -
2.2 Specific ownership $ -
2-3 Sales and use $ -
2-4 Other(specify): $ -
2-5 Licenses and permits $ -
2-6 Intergovernmental:Grants $ -
2-7 Conservation Trust Funds(Lottery) $ .
2-8 Highway Users Tax Funds(HUTE) $ -
2.9 Other(specify): $ -
2-10 Charges for services $
2-11 Fines and forfeits $ -
2-12 Special assessments $ -
2-13 Investment income $ -
2-14 Charges for utility services $ -
2-15 Debt proceeds (should agree with line 4-3,column 2) $ -
2-16 Lease proceeds $ -
2-17 Developer Advances received (should agree with line 4-3) $ -
2-18 Proceeds from sale of capital assets $ -
2-19 Fire and police pension $ -
2-20 Other(specify): $ -
2-21 $ -
2-22 $ -
2-23 $ -
2-24 (add lines 2-1 through 2-23) TOTAL REVENUE all sources $ -
PART 3- EXPENDITURES
EXPENDITURES: All expenditures for all funds must be reflected in this section,including the purchase of capital assets and principal and interest
payments on long-term debt. Financial information will not include fund equity information.
Line# Description (Omit cents)
3-1 Administrative $ -
3-2 Salaries $ -
3-3 Payroll taxes $ -
3-4 Contract services $ -
3-5 Employee benefits $ -
3-6 Insurance $ -
3-7 Accounting and legal fees $ -
3-8 Repair and maintenance $ -
3-9 Supplies $ -
3-10 Utilities and telephone $ -
3-11 Fire/Police $ -
3-12 Streets and highways $ -
3-13 Public health $ -
3-14 Culture and recreation $ -
3-15 Utility operations $ -
3-16 Capital outlay (should agree with line 6-1,column 2) $ -
3-17 Debt service principal (should agree with line 4-3,column 2) $ -
3-18 Debt service interest $ -
3-19 Repayment of Developer Advances (should agree with line 4-3) $ -
3-20 Contribution to pension plan (should agree to line 7-2) $ -
3.21 Contribution to Fire&Police Pension Assoc. (should agree to line 7-2) $ -
3-22 Other(specify): $ -
3-23 $ -
3-24 $
3-25 (add lines 3-1 through 3-24) TOTAL EXPENDITURES all categories $ -
Note: If Total Revenue(Line 2-24)or Total Expenditures(Line 3-25)are greater than$100,000-STOP. You may
not use this form. Please use the "Application for Exemption from Audit-Long Form".
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PART 4- DEBT OUTSTANDING, ISSUED, AND RETIRED
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-1 Does the entity have outstanding debt? X
Is the debt repayment schedule attached? If no,please explain: N/A
4-2 Is the entity current in its debt service payments?If no,please explain: N/A
43 Please complete the following debt schedule,if applicable:
(please only include principal amounts) Outstanding at Issued during Retired during Outstanding at
end of prior year fiscal year fiscal year fiscal year-end
General obligation bonds $ - $ - $ - $
Revenue bonds $ _ $ - $ - $ _
Notes/Loans $ - $ - $ - $ _
Leases $ - $ • $ - $ -
Developer Advances $ - $ - $
Other(specify): $ - $ _
Total: $ - $ - $ - $
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-4 Does the entity have any authorized, but unissued,debt? X
If yes: How much? $ 166,500,000.00
Date the debt was authorized: 11/7/2006
4-5 Does the entity intend to issue debt within the next calendar year? X
If yes: How much? I $ _
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-6 Does the entity have debt that has been refinanced that it is still responsible for? X
If yes: What is the amount outstanding? $ _
Please answer the following questions by marking the appropriate boxes. Yes No
4-7 Does the entity have any lease agreements? X
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? N/A
What are the annual lease payments? I $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 5-CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Please provide the entity's cash deposit and investment balances. Amount Total
5-1 Checking accounts $ _
5-2 Savings accounts $ -
5-3 Certificates of deposit $ -
Total Cash Deposits $
Investments(if investment is a mutual fund, please list underlying investments):
5-4 $
5-5 $ -5-6 $ -
5-7 $ -
Total Investments $ _
Total Cash and Investments $
Please answer the following question by marking in the appropriate box Yes No
5.8 Are the entity's deposits in an eligible(Public Deposit Protection Act)public depository(Section 11-10.5- N/A
101,et seq.C.R.S.)? If no,please explain:
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 6 - CAPITAL ASSETS
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
6.1 Does the entity have capital assets? X
If yes: Has the entity performed an annual inventory of capital assets in accordance with Section 29-1-506,
C.R.S.,?If no,please explain:
Complete the following table: Balance-
beginning of the Additions Deletions Year-End
year Balance
Land $ - $ - $ $
Buildings $ - $ - $ - $ -
Machinery and equipment $ - $ - $ - $ -
Furniture and fixtures $ - $ - $ - $ -
Construction In Progress(CIP) $ - $ - $ - $ _
Other(explain): $ - $ - $ - $ _
Accumulated Depreciation $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total $ - $ $ $
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 7- PENSION INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
7-1 Does the entity have an"old hire"firemen's pension plan? X
7-2 Does the entity have a volunteer firemen's pension plan? X
If yes: Who administers the plan?
Indicate the contributions from:
Tax(property,SO,sales,etc.): $ -
State contribution amount: $ -
Other(gifts,donations,etc.): $ -
Total: $ -
What is the monthly benefit paid for 20 years of service per retiree as of Jan 1? $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 8- BUDGET INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
8-1 Did the entity file a 2013 budget with the Department of Local Affairs? If no, please explain: X
8-2 Did the entity pass an appropriations resolution? In no,please explain: X
If yes: Please indicate the amount appropriated for each fund for 2013:
Fund Name Budgeted 2013 Expenditures
General fund $ -
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 9-TAX PAYER'S BILL OF RIGHTS (TABOR)
Please answer the following question by marking In the appropriate box Yes No
9-1 Is the entity in compliance with all the provisions of TABOR[State Constitution,Article X,Section X
20(5)]?
Note: An election to exempt the government from the spending Imitations of TABOR does not exempt the government
from the 3 percent emergency reserve requirement. All governments should determine if they meet this requirement of
TABOR.
Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 10-GENERAL INFORMATION
Please answer the following questions by marking in the appropriate boxes. Yes No
10-1 Is this application for a newly formed governmental entity? X
If yes: Date of formation:
10-2 Has the entity changed its name in the past or current year? X
If Yes: Please list the NEW name&PRIOR name:
10-3 Is the entity a metropolitan district? X
10-4 Please indicate what services the entity provides:
Streets,water,traffic control,sewer,parks and recreation
10-5 Does the entity have an agreement with another government to provide services? X
If yes: List the name of the other governmental entity and the services provided:
10-6 Has the district filed a Title 32,Article 1 Special District Notice of Inactive Status during the year?
[Applicable to Title 32 special districts only,pursuant to Sections 32-1-103(9.3)and 32-1-104(3), X
C.R.S.)
If yes: Date Filed:
10-7 Please use this space to provide any explanations or comments:
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PART 11 -GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL
Below is the certification and approval of the governing board. By signing the board member is certifying they are a day elected or appointed officer of the local government.
Governing board members may be verified.Also by signing,the board member certifies that this Application for Exemption from Audit has been prepared consistent with Section 29-1
604,C.R.5.,which states that a governmental agency with revenue and expenditures of$100,000 or less must have an application prepared bye person skilled in governmental
accounting;completed to the best of their knowledge and is accurate and true. Use additional pages if needed.
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