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City of Hermosa Beach,
California
Comprehensive
Annual
Financial
Report
For the year ended June 30, 2008
City of Hermosa Beach
Basic Financial Statements
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Table of Contents
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION (UNAUDITED)
Table of Contents ...........................................................................................................................................................i
Letter of Transmittal......................................................................................................................................................v
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting –
Governmental Finance Officers Association.......................................................................................................xi
Organizational Chart.....................................................................................................................................................xii
Principal Officials of the City of Hermosa Beach......................................................................................................xiii
FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditors’ Report ..........................................................................................................................................1
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Required Supplementary Information) (Unaudited).........................3
Basic Financial Statements:
Government – Wide Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Assets..........................................................................................................................................21
Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets ...........................................................................................22
Fund Financial Statements:
Governmental Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheet.....................................................................................................................................................30
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet
to the Government –Wide Statement of Net Assets.............................................................................31
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances................................................................................................................32
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues,
Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances to the Government – Wide
Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets..............................................................................33
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Assets...................................................................................................................................38
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets........................................................39
Statement of Cash Flows.................................................................................................................................40
Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements:
Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets.................................................................................................................44
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets............................................................................................45
Index to Notes to Basic Financial Statements..........................................................................................................47
Notes to Basic Financial Statements..........................................................................................................................49
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited).....................................................................................................81
City of Hermosa Beach
Basic Financial Statements
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Table of Contents, Continued
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FINANCIAL SECTION, Continued
Supplementary Information:
Non-Major Governmental Funds:
Combining Balance Sheet...................................................................................................................................94
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances................................100
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget and Actual
Non-Major Special Revenue Funds:
Lighting and Landscape District.......................................................................................................105
State Gas Tax........................................................................................................................................106
AB 939 ...................................................................................................................................................107
Compensated Absences......................................................................................................................108
Prop A Open Space .............................................................................................................................109
Tyco.......................................................................................................................................................110
Tyco Tidelands.....................................................................................................................................111
Parks and Recreation Facilities..........................................................................................................112
4% Utility Users Tax............................................................................................................................113
Building Improvement .......................................................................................................................114
Bayview Drive Administrative Expense..........................................................................................115
Lower Pier Administrative Expense.................................................................................................116
Myrtle District Administrative Expense ..........................................................................................117
Loma District Administrative Expense............................................................................................118
Beach Drive Assessment District Administrative Expense...........................................................119
Community Development Block Grant............................................................................................120
Prop “A” Transit..................................................................................................................................121
Grants....................................................................................................................................................122
Air Quality Management District......................................................................................................123
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services (COPS)..........................................................................124
California Law Enforcement Program (CLEEP) .............................................................................125
Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft Prevention................................................................................126
Sewer.....................................................................................................................................................127
Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Fund....................................................................................................128
Fire Protection......................................................................................................................................129
Retirement Stabilization .....................................................................................................................130
Artesia Boulevard Relinquishment...................................................................................................131
Beach Drive 2 Underground District................................................................................................132
Myrtle Utility Underground Improvement.....................................................................................133
Bayview Drive Underground District..............................................................................................134
Beach Drive Underground District...................................................................................................135
Prospect Utility Underground District.............................................................................................136
City of Hermosa Beach
Basic Financial Statements
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Table of Contents, Continued
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FINANCIAL SECTION, Continued
Supplementary Information, Continued:
Internal Service Funds:
Combining Statement of Net Assets...............................................................................................................138
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets..............................................139
Combining Statement of Cash Flows.............................................................................................................140
Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements:
Combing Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets................................................................................................142
Combing Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities...........................................................................143
Capital Assets Used in the Operating Of Governmental Funds:
Schedule by Source...........................................................................................................................................146
Schedule by Function and Activity.................................................................................................................147
Schedule of Changes in Capital Assets by Function and Activity.............................................................148
STATISTICAL SECTION (Unaudited)
Net Assets By Component.............................................................................................................................................151
Changes in Net Assets....................................................................................................................................................152
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues By Source....................................................................................................154
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds.......................................................................................................................155
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds..................................................................................................156
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues By Source....................................................................................................157
Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property..........................................................................158
Direct and Overlapping Government..........................................................................................................................159
Principal Property Taxpayers........................................................................................................................................160
Property Tax Levies and Collections............................................................................................................................161
Construction Value and Property Value ....................................................................................................................162
Direct and Overlapping Debt........................................................................................................................................163
Legal Debt Margin Information....................................................................................................................................164
Demographic and Economic Statistics.........................................................................................................................166
Principal Employers.......................................................................................................................................................167
Full-Time Equivalent City Government Employees by Function............................................................................168
Operating Indicators by Function ................................................................................................................................169
Capital Asset Statistics by Function.............................................................................................................................170
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Profile of the Government
The City of Hermosa Beach is a beachfront, bedroom community with a stable population, located four
miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. The City occupies 1.3 square miles and serves a
population of 19,527, according to the State’s latest population estimate. However as a beach city, Hermosa
experiences a high visitor population and the associated costs. Due to this high visitor population, the City
operates in many ways like a larger city. During the 2007-08 fiscal year, beach attendance ranged from a
low of 40,300 in February 2008 to a high of 690,085 in July 2007, according to the Los Angeles County Fire
Department, Lifeguard Division.
The City of Hermosa Beach, incorporated on January 14, 1907 as a general law city, operates under the
Council-Manager form of government. Policy-making and legislative authority are vested in a governing
council consisting of five members of the City Council elected on a non-partisan basis at large for a four-
year term. Council members serve four-year, staggered terms, with an election every two years. One
member is chosen by fellow members to serve as Mayor for a period of nine months; one is chosen to serve
as Mayor Pro Tem. The Council is responsible for, among other things, establishing policy, passing
ordinances, adopting an annual budget; appointing members to various City Commissions and Boards and
hiring the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies
and ordinances of the City Council, for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the government, and for
appointing the heads of the various departments.
Hermosa Beach offers a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, community
development (planning and zoning), cultural, recreation and parks, maintenance and construction of public
improvements, parking and animal control, and general administration. Financial information for the
Downtown Business Area Enhancement District, the Lighting and Landscaping District, the Lower Pier
Avenue Assessment District and the Myrtle Avenue, Loma Drive, Bayview Drive, and Beach Drive Utility
Underground Districts are included in the City's financial statements as required by governmental
accounting standards.
The annual budget serves as the foundation for the City of Hermosa Beach’s financial planning and control.
All departments of the City of Hermosa Beach are required to submit requests for appropriation to the City
Manager according to a budget calendar. The City Manager uses these requests as the starting point for
developing a proposed budget, which is presented to the City Council for review by May 15. The City
Council is required to hold a public hearing on the budget, with adoption no later than June 30th. If the City
Council fails to adopt a budget by that date, the budget submitted by the City Manager , as amended by the
City Council, if applicable, is the appropriated budget except for capital improvement outlays. The
appropriated budget is prepared by fund and department (e.g., Police Department). The City Manager may
make transfers of appropriations between departments within each fund; transfers of appropriations
between funds, however, require the approval of the City Council. A midyear budget review is conducted
after the first six months of the fiscal year to ensure estimates are on target. Budget-to-actual comparisons
are provided in this report for each individual governmental fund for which an appropriated annual
budget has been adopted. For the General Fund and major governmental funds with appropriated annual
budgets, this comparison is presented as Required Supplementary Information on pages 83-86. For non-
major governmental funds with appropriated annual budgets, this comparison is presented as
Supplementary Information, after the Notes to the Financial Statements.
Factors Affecting Financial Condition
The information presented in the financial statements is perhaps best understood when it is considered
from the broader perspective of the specific environment within which the City of Hermosa Beach operates.
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Local economy. As a beachfront community, with more bedrooms than businesses, Hermosa Beach had
the eighth highest percentage change in secured and unsecured assessed valuation (11.9%) of the 88 cities in
Los Angeles County for 2007-08. Since 2003, the assessed valuation (including exemptions) has risen
steadily, averaging 10.9% per year for the past five years, making property tax the number one revenue
source in the General Fund. Median home prices in Hermosa Beach as of June 2008 were $1,035,000,
compared to $415,000 for Los Angeles County. The average median home price for Hermosa Beach for
fiscal year 2007-08 was $1,166,708.
As a beach city, the three highest occupations are management, sales, and administrative support, however
residents enjoy access to a much more diverse employment base with the close proximity of all of the other
cities in Los Angeles County. The unemployment rate in Hermosa Beach is 2.9%, compared with 7.1% for
Los Angeles County, and 7.0% for California.
Secured property taxes increased, 12% in 2007-08 and on the average, 11% over the past five years,
corresponding with the increase in assessed valuation mentioned above (in spite of the shift of over
$650,000 in 2004-05 and 2005-06 in property tax funds from local government to the State to balance their
budget). The strength in this area helped offset the decline in the sales tax base that began in 2001-02 with
the loss of several new auto dealerships: Audi/Porsche in 2002, Volkswagen in 2003 and BMW in 2004. The
biggest impact was BMW new car sales, which was felt in full for the first time in 2005-06. BMW still
maintains pre-owned sales on a portion of the previous site. Sales tax receipts over the past ten years were
highest in 2000-01 at $2.7 million to a low in 2006-07. Receipts for 2007-08 are up 4% to $2.5 million.
In the past ten year period, transient occupancy tax has increased from a low of $549,858 in 1998-99 to a
high of $1.9 million in 2007-08, or an average increase of 17%. During that ten years, three new hotels were
added; the Beach House (phases 1 and 2), the Holiday Inn Express, and the Hampton Inn. Growth for
2007-08 was 7%. Average occupancy for 2007-08 was 76.7% for Hermosa Beach compared to the South Bay
rate of 77.2%.
Utility user tax (UUT) was 2% less than 2006-07. The utility users tax is the second highest single source of
income for the City. The City was successful in obtaining voter approval (72%) for adoption of a modern
UUT ordinance in November 2007. The original ordinance was written in 1985. This new ordinance
ensures that the City will continue to collect UUT revenue as technology changes occur and traditional
phone service becomes a thing of the past. Since the new ordinance was not in effect from a practical
standpoint until April 2008, the effects are not yet seen in the revenue. The decline in the tax is likely due to
cell phone saturation.
The City updated all user fees in 2005-06 and outsourced the billing and collection for ambulance transport
services, both of which continue to have a positive impact on revenue. The City plans to update user fees at
least every five years.
National Economy. Subsequent to the reporting period of this report, financial markets are in crisis. From
the earliest events in the spring of 2008 where the first sub prime mortgage lenders filed for bankruptcy to
events at the beginning of the summer with the first bank failures occurring and then into the fall with
Treasury Department seizing the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) and Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) and later American International Group, Inc. (AIG), a large insurer. Credit
markets were essentially frozen with the municipal bond market only showing signs of a thaw at the end of
October.
With few projections of improvement in the economy earlier than 2010-11, the City certainly must proceed
cautiously, monitoring the economic effects as they develop.
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Fortunately, the City has no direct investment exposure with any of the failed companies or institutions.
Exposure to any mortgage foreclosures or declines in property values are expected to be far less in the
beach cities than in other locations.
California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). City retirement rates decreased by 2.53
points (2.53% of payroll) from 2006-07. CalPERS double digit earnings for 2003-04 through 2006-07,
combined with the rate-smoothing policies implemented are having the desired effect on rates. Rates for
2008-09 increased slightly by .92 points with rates from CalPERS predicted to decrease by 3 points for 2009-
10.
The investment return of -2.5% for 2007-08 is a signal of what we now know (as of this writing) to be a
meltdown in the overall financial market. The City will need to begin planning for a potential increase in
rates assuming conservatively that these losses may grow and continue for some time. The City created a
Retirement Stabilization Fund in 2003-04 for this purpose so a determination can be made whether
additional set-aside funds are necessary. The fund balance at 6/30/08 is $748,357.
State Budget. Through passage of Proposition 1A in November 2004, a deal was struck whereby $1.3
billion in local government funds were shifted to the State in 2004-05 and 2005-06, with funds protected
thereafter unless 2/3 of the legislature votes to “borrow” funds again. The State may only borrow local
government funds twice in any 10 year period. Old loans must first be paid back before any new funds
may be borrowed. In spite of this legislation, the State’s structural budget imbalance is still of great concern
to local government, The State Budget did not affect general city revenue when their 2008-09 budget was
“balanced” in September 2008, however after only two months (November 2008) the Governor has called a
special session of the legislature to deal with a projected deficit of at least $10 billion for 2008-09.
Long-term financial planning. The City Council’s adopted financial policies relating to long-term financial
planning for specific funds, are as follows:
Contingency Fund—Goal of fund balance equal to 15% of the General Fund
appropriations for economic uncertainties, unforeseen emergencies.
Insurance Fund—Goal of $3,000,000 in net assets for claims reserves and catastrophic
losses.
Equipment Replacement Fund—Goal of net assets equal to the accumulated amount
calculated for all equipment, based on replacement cost and useful life of equipment.
Compensated Absences Fund—Goal of fund balance equal to 25% funding for accrued
liabilities for employee vacation, sick and compensatory time.
The City also has a financial policy of transferring funds unspent in the General Fund at year-end to the
Contingency Fund, Insurance Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund to
build equity in those funds. For 2007-08, all unspent funds in the General Fund in the amount of $1,332,867
were transferred to the Insurance Fund. The City Council makes changes as necessary to the year end
transfer, depending on the equity in the funds or based on other needs.
The City’s long term financial planning focuses on the Capital Improvement Plan, which is produced as
part of the annual budget. Since the City is built out, the plan primarily addresses maintenance, repair and
upgrading of facilities and infrastructure, particularly streets and sewers.
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Primary projects coming up, (other than street and sewer improvements, which occur every year) are
continuing upgrades to the Community Center and Emergency Operations Center, refurbishment of the
Clark Field Community Building, rehabilitation of beach restrooms and a major renovation of the Public
Works City Yard. The City will use federal Community Development Block Grant funds for these projects,
in addition to City funds.
Cash management policies and practices. Temporarily idle cash was invested during the year in
obligations of the U.S. Treasury and the State Treasurer's investment pool. The average maturity was 8
months, with an average yield on investments of 4.79% Investment income includes changes in the fair
value of investments. Changes in fair value during the current year, however, do not necessarily represent
trends that will continue nor do such amounts necessarily become realized, since the City intends to hold
the investments to maturity.
Risk management. The City is self-insured up to $250,000 for liability claims. Excess coverage up to $20
million is obtained through the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), a joint powers
authority consisting of medium-sized California municipalities. The cost of the insurance depends on both
the loss experience of member cities and the loss experience of Hermosa Beach.
The City of Hermosa Beach purchases workers’ compensation coverage through a self-insured program
available through ICRMA. The City maintains a $500,000 self-insured retention limit and participates in a
self-insured risk sharing pool through the ICRMA and the California State Association of Counties (CSAC).
Together, these two joint powers authorities provide a shared limit of coverage up to a maximum of $200
million.
Claims defense and settlement are coordinated by third party administrators for both liability and worker's
compensation, with oversight by the City’s Risk Manager/Human Resources Director.
Additional information on the City of Hermosa Beach’s risk management activity can be found in Note 9 of
the notes to the financial statements.
Pension and other post employment benefits. The City of Hermosa Beach provides pension benefits to
safety and non-safety employees through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
CalPERS provides retirement and disability benefits, annual cost-of-living adjustments and death benefits
to plan members and beneficiaries. The City pays employee contributions as a negotiated benefit. City
employer contributions are actuarially determined on an annual basis.
The City of Hermosa Beach also provides post employment heath care benefits for certain retirees. As of
the end of the current fiscal year, there were 25 retirees receiving these benefits. Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP) do not currently require governments to report a liability in the financial
statements in connection with an employer's obligation to provide these benefits. However, Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statements 43 and 45 will require different accounting and reporting
for these types of “other post employment benefits” (OPEB). For our size City, the effective date will be
fiscal year 2008-09.
The City elected early implementation of GASB 45 and established a trust with an outside party to
administer these funds in July 2007. The City is contributing the annual required contribution for all
employees as determined by an actuarial study in the manner as is done for retirement contributions to
CalPERS.
Additional information on the City of Hermosa Beach’s pension arrangements and other post employment
benefits can be found in Notes 10 and 12 in the Notes to the Financial Statements.
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Awards and Acknowledgements
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence
in Financial Reporting to the City of Hermosa Beach for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR)
for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2007. This was the eighteenth consecutive year that the government has
received this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, the government
published a report that satisfied both GAAP and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe that our current CAFR
continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program's requirements and we are submitting it to the
GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate.
The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the efficient and dedicated services of
the entire staff of the Finance Department, with particular appreciation to Valerie Mohler, the Accounting
Supervisor. We would also like to express our appreciation to the City Manager and all of the departments,
including the City Clerk and City Treasurer, and to our auditors, Caporicci & Larson, for their assistance
and support in preparation of the report. Credit also must be given to the Mayor and the City Council for
their continuing support for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in the management of the
City of Hermosa Beach’s finances.
Respectfully submitted,
Viki Copeland
Finance Director
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To the Honorable Mayor and City Council
of the City of Hermosa Beach
Hermosa Beach, California
The accompanying Required Supplementary Information, such as Management’s Discussion
and Analysis and budgetary comparison information, is not a required part of the basic
financial statements but is supplementary information required by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted
principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and
presentation of the Required Supplementary Information. However, we did not audit the
information and express no opinion on the Required Supplementary Information.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements. The accompanying Supplementary
Information is presented for purpose of additional analysis and is not a required part of the
basic financial statements. The Supplementary Information has been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly
stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole. The
Introductory and Statistical Sections have not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied
in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion on them.
Irvine, California
November 17, 2008
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Management's Discussion and Analysis
As management of the City of Hermosa Beach, we offer readers of the City of Hermosa Beach’s
financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City of
Hermosa Beach for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. We encourage readers to consider the
information presented here in conjunction with additional information that we have furnished in our
letter of transmittal, which can be found on pages v - x of this report.
Financial Highlights
• The assets of the City of Hermosa Beach exceeded its liabilities at the close of the last fiscal year
by $81,653,000 (net assets). Of this amount, $9,176,000 (unrestricted net assets) may be used to meet
the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
• The government's total net assets decreased by ($1,446,000). The decrease is the result of
increased revenues for property taxes and services charges which were offset by increased costs
for salaries and benefits due to changes in employee memoranda of understanding, the filling of
employee vacancies, and increased litigation costs for the MacPherson Oil Company lawsuit.
• As of June 30, 2008, the City of Hermosa Beach’s governmental funds reported combined ending
fund balances of $13,369,000, an increase of $318,000 in comparison with the prior year.
Approximately 15% of this amount is reserved to indicate that it is not available because it has
been 1) committed for purchase orders or contracts for the prior period and will be
reappropriated, 2) committed for advances between funds for the purchase of property adjacent
to City Hall, 3) committed for other specific projects or 4) represents an advance to other funds
for utility undergrounding startup costs. Another 2% is designated for specific uses, with the
remainder available for a variety of purposes.
• As of June 30, 2008, the unreserved, undesignated fund balance for the General Fund was $0.
Funds remaining unspent in the General Fund at year end are transferred equally to the
Contingency Fund, Insurance Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund and the Capital
Improvement Fund until financial goals are met. See “Financial Analysis of the Government’s
Funds” for further discussion of these transfers for 2007-08. The balance in the Contingency
Fund (or “rainy day fund”) is $4.4 million or 16.5% of General Fund appropriations and serves
as the City’s cushion against economic uncertainties. The City’s financial policy is to retain a
fund balance of 15% of General Fund appropriations, however because of litigation costs
associated with the MacPherson Oil lawsuit, $500,000 will be transferred to the Insurance Fund
to cover a portion of these costs, bringing the balance down to 14.8%. These balances will be
addressed as part of the Midyear Budget Review process for 2008-09. The City’s financial goals
and the progress toward those goals is always reviewed at midyear.
• The City Of Hermosa Beach currently has no debt.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the City of Hermosa Beach’s
basic financial statements. The basic financial statements are comprised of three components: 1)
government-wide financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial
statements. The report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial
statements themselves.
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Government-wide financial statements. The government-wide financial statements are designed to
provide readers with a broad overview of the City of Hermosa Beach’s finances, in a manner similar to
a private-sector business.
The statement of net assets presents information on all of the City of Hermosa Beach’s assets and
liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time, increases or decreases
in net assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the City of Hermosa
Beach is improving or deteriorating.
The statement of activities presents information showing how the government's net assets changed
during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets are reported as soon as the underlying
event giving rise to the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and
expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future
fiscal periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned, but unused, vacation leave).
Both of the government-wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City of Hermosa Beach
that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from
other functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees
and charges (business-type activities). The governmental activities of the City of Hermosa Beach include
legislative and legal, general government, public safety, public works, community development, and
culture and recreation. The business-type activities of the City of Hermosa Beach are in the
Downtown Enhancement Fund.
The government-wide financial statements include not only the City of Hermosa Beach itself, but also
the Lighting and Landscaping District, the Lower Pier Avenue Assessment District and the Myrtle Avenue,
Loma Drive, Bayview Drive and Beach Drive Utility Underground Districts. Although these entities are
legally separate, they function for all practical purposes as part of the City, and therefore have been
included as an integral part of the primary government.
The Government-Wide Financial Statements can be found on pages 21-23 of this report.
Fund financial statements. A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control
over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The City of Hermosa
Beach, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate
compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds can be divided into three
categories: governmental funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions
reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike the
government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term
inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available at the end
of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near-term financing
requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By
doing so, readers may better understand the long-term impact of the government's near-term
financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement
of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this
comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.
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The City of Hermosa Beach maintains thirty-seven individual governmental funds. Information is
presented separately in the governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement
of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the funds below, which are considered to
be major funds:
General Fund Proposition C Fund Contingency Fund Capital Improvement Fund
Major funds are governmental or enterprise funds whose revenues, expenditures/expenses, assets or
liabilities are at least 10% of corresponding totals for all governmental or enterprise funds and at least
5% of the corresponding total for all governmental and enterprise funds combined.
Data from the other thirty-three governmental funds are combined into a single, aggregated
presentation. Individual fund data for each of these non-major governmental funds is provided in the
form of combining statements elsewhere in this report.
The City of Hermosa Beach adopts an annual appropriated budget for its General Fund. A budgetary
comparison statement has been provided for the General Fund to demonstrate compliance with this
budget.
The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 30-33 of this report.
Proprietary funds. The City of Hermosa Beach maintains two different types of proprietary funds.
Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the
government-wide financial statements. The City of Hermosa Beach uses an enterprise fund to account
for its downtown enhancement operations. Internal service funds are an accounting device used to
accumulate and allocate costs internally among the City of Hermosa Beach’s various functions. The
City of Hermosa Beach uses internal service funds to account for its fleet of vehicles, information
systems and equipment and risk management/insurance. Because these services predominantly
benefit governmental rather than business-type functions, they have been included within
governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements.
Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government-wide financial statements,
only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for the
Downtown Enhancement Fund which is considered to be a major fund of the City of Hermosa Beach.
Internal service funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation in the proprietary fund
financial statements. Individual fund data for the internal service funds is provided in the form of
combining statements elsewhere in this report.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 38-40 of this report.
Fiduciary funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties
outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statement
because the resources of those funds are not available to support the City of Hermosa Beach’s own
programs. The accounting used for fiduciary funds is much like that used for proprietary funds.
Funds of the Lower Pier Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Loma Drive, Bayview Drive, and Beach Drive
Undergrounding Districts are held as fiduciary funds. Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) funds
that were held previously as fiduciary funds by the City, were placed in a trust fund administered by
Public Agency Retirement Services in August 2007.
The basic fiduciary fund financial statements can be found on pages 44-45 of this report.
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Notes to the financial statements. The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full
understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes
to the financial statements can be found on pages 49-80 of this report.
Other information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report
also presents certain required supplementary information concerning the City of Hermosa Beach’s major
funds. Required supplementary information can be found on page 82 of this report.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with non-major governmental funds and
internal service funds are presented immediately following the required supplementary information
on pensions. Combining and individual fund statements and schedules can be found on pages 94-136
of this report.
Government-wide Financial Analysis
As noted earlier, net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial
position. As of June 30, 2008, assets exceeded liabilities by $81,653,000.
By far the largest portion of the City of Hermosa Beach’s net assets, $67,305,000, (82%) reflects its
investment in capital assets (e.g., land, buildings, machinery, and equipment). The City of Hermosa
Beach uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not
available for future spending.
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
Current and Other Assets $ 27,696 $ 26,058 $ (1,187) $ (1,228) $ 26,509 $ 24,830
Capital Assets 57,118 58,249 10,188 10,311 67,306 68,560
Total Assets 84,814 84,307 9,001 9,083 93,815 93,390
Long-term Liabilities
Outstanding 4,337 3,436 - - 4,337 3,436
Other Liabilities 7,568 6,479 257 376 7,825 6,855
Total Liabilities 11,905 9,915 257 376 12,162 10,291
Net Assets: 72,909 74,392 8,744 8,707 81,653 83,099
Invested in Capital Assets 57,118 58,249 10,188 10,311 67,306 68,560
Restricted 5,171 3,813 - - 5,171 3,813
Unrestricted 10,620 12,330 (1,444) (1,604) 9,176 10,726
Total Net Assets $ 72,909 $ 74,392 $ 8,744 $ 8,707 $ 81,653 $ 83,099
Activities Activities
Net Assets
June 30, 2008
(dollars in thousands)
Governmental Business-type Total
A portion of the City of Hermosa Beach’s net assets (6%) represents resources that are subject to external
restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net assets ($9,176,000) may be
used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Hermosa Beach is able to report positive balances in all
three categories of net assets, both for the government as a whole, as well as for its separate governmental
activities. The business-type activities show a deficit for unrestricted net assets due to the purchase of a
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storage lot facility with internal loans from the Contingency Fund, the Insurance Fund and the Equipment
Replacement Fund. These loans are being repaid from revenue received from the lease of the facility and
unrestricted net assets when available.
The government’s net assets decreased by ($1,446,000) during the current fiscal year. As mentioned earlier,
this decrease is attributable to increased revenues for taxes that were offset by increased costs for salaries
and benefits due to changes in employee memoranda of understanding, the filling of employee vacant
positions, and increased litigation costs for the MacPherson Oil Company lawsuit. Both revenue and
expense increases are discussed in more detail in the following report sections.
Governmental activities. Governmental activities decreased the City of Hermosa Beach’s net assets by
($1,483,000). Key elements of this decrease are as follows:
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008 2007
Revenues:
Program Revenues:
Charges For Services $8,219 $7,536 $1,088 $1,144 $9,307 $8,680
Operating Grants and Contributions 731 756 - - 731 756
Capital Grants and Contributions 69 287 - - 69 287
General Revenues: - - - -
Property Taxes 10,458 9,384 - - 10,458 9,384
Other Taxes 8,957 8,810 - - 8,957 8,810
Grants and Contributions Not
Restricted to Specific Programs 1,472 1,274 - - 1,472 1,274
Other 1,354 1,267 86 134 1,440 1,401
Total Revenues 31,260 29,314 1,174 1,278 32,434 30,592
Expenses:
Legislative and Legal 990 867 - - 990 867
General Government 2,544 2,523 - - 2,544 2,523
Public Safety 19,569 17,237 - - 19,569 17,237
Community Development 1,358 1,425 - - 1,358 1,425
Culture and Recreation 1,343 1,254 - - 1,343 1,254
Public Works 6,943 7,106 - - 6,943 7,106
Downtown Enhancement - - 1,133 1,096 1,133 1,096
Parking - - - - - -
Total Expenses 32,747 30,412 1,133 1,096 33,880 31,508
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets
Before Transfers (1,487) (1,098) 41 182 (1,446) (916)
Transfers 4 11 (4) (11) - -
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets (1,483) (1,087) 37 171 (1,446) (916)
Net Assets - 7/1/07 74,392 75,479 8,707 8,536 83,099 84,015
Net Assets – 6/30/08 $72,909 $74,392 $8,744 $8,707 $81,653 $83,099
Changes in Net Assets
June 30, 2008
(dollars in thousands)
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities Total
• Program revenues increased $683,000 because of an increased number of special events, increased
participation in recreation programs and increased parking fines received as a result of a 23%
increase in the number of citations issued over 2006-07.
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• Property Taxes overall increased by $1,074,000 or approximately 11%. Assessed valuations
increased 11.9% overall.
• Other Taxes increased 2% as a result of increased revenue from the transient occupancy tax (tax on
hotel stays), and a new fiber optic cable franchise that began operating in 2006-07.
• Capital Grants and Contributions decreased due to reductions in County Measure B grant funds, a
Federal Firefighters Assistance grant and other State grants for Police Ticket Writers which were
completed 2006-07.
• Grants and Contributions Not Restricted to Specific Programs increased for the following reasons:
motor vehicle license fees decreased by ($23,000); a decrease of ($144,000) as no traffic congestion
relief funding was received; Proposition A and C Transit Funds decreased by ($6,000); the amount of
State reimbursed claims for mandated costs was ($36,000) less because 06-07 included claims that
had previously been put on hold for several years. The City received a $400,000 allocation of
Proposition 1B funding. Transit Development Act Revenue was $7,000 higher for 07-08.
• Other revenue increased primarily due to the exchange of Community Development Block Grant
funds for General Funds from the City of San Fernando, California, a large donation for Community
Center Theatre Improvements and an increase in reimbursements for Fire Department Strike Teams
dispatched to wild fires in 2007-08.
-
2,000,000
4,000,000
6,000,000
8,000,000
10,000,000
12,000,000
14,000,000
16,000,000
18,000,000
20,000,000
Expenses and Program Revenues
Governmental Activities
Expenses
Revenue
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On the expense side, the Legislative and Legal function increased by approximately 14% because there
were election costs in 2007-08 and City Councilmembers received an increase to their salary for the first
time since 1986 . Employee salary and benefit increases of approximately 8%, which include both merit
increases and changes to the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) for all groups, affect all
governmental functions. The General Government function increased due to increased legal costs for
personnel issues. Increased legal costs for the ongoing MacPherson Oil Company litigation discussed in
Note 12 of the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements, impacted all governmental functions since these
costs were recorded in the Insurance Fund which is allocated across functions. The total amount for
these legal costs for 2007-08 was $648,000.
Business-type activities. Business-type activities increased the net assets by $37,000. The primary
contributing factors to this increase were:
• Charges for Services decreased 7% due to a decrease in parking lot revenue received in 2007-08.
• Other revenue decreased due to the decrease in investment earnings over 2006-07 and decreased
donations received for the City’s Centennial celebrations being held throughout the year.
• The Downtown Enhancement operation shows increased expenses primarily due to an increase in
the costs for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade event, a 4% increase to lot operator expenses for salary and
benefit increases, and Centennial Celebrations held throughout the year.
Revenue by Source - Governmental Activities
Grants and
Contributions Not
Restricted to Specific
Programs
5%
Miscellaneous
2%
Capital Grants and
Contributions
0%
Investment Earnings
3%
Operating Grants and
Contributions
2%
Property Taxes
33%
Sales Taxes
8%
Utility User Taxes
9%
Other Taxes
12%
Charges for Services
26%
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1,060,000
1,070,000
1,080,000
1,090,000
1,100,000
1,110,000
1,120,000
1,130,000
1,140,000
Expenses and Program Revenue Business-type Activities
Expenses 1,133,746
Program Revenue 1,088,298
Downtown Enhancement
Revenue by Source - Business-type Activities
Charges for Services
93%
Miscellaneous
5%
Investment Earnings
2%
Investment Earnings
Charges for Services
Miscellaneous
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Financial Analysis of the Government’s Funds
As noted earlier, the City of Hermosa Beach uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance
with finance-related legal requirements.
Governmental funds. The focus of the City of Hermosa Beach’s governmental funds is to provide information
on near-term inflows, outflows, and balances of spending resources. Such information is useful in assessing
the City of Hermosa Beach’s financing requirements. In particular, unreserved fund balance may serve as a
useful measure of a government’s net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Hermosa Beach’s governmental funds reported combined
ending fund balances of $13,369,000, an increase of $318,000 (2%), in comparison with the prior year.
Approximately 85% of this total amount $11,393,000 constitutes unreserved fund balance, which is available
for spending at the government's discretion. The remainder of fund balance is reserved to indicate that it is
not available for new spending because it has already been committed to 1) liquidate contracts and purchase
orders of the prior period ($1,208,000), 2) fund transportation development act projects ($14,000), 3) fund
traffic congestion relief projects ($13,000) to account for advances to undergrounding district funds ($266,000),
4) to account for an advance to the Downtown Enhancement proprietary fund for the purchase of a storage lot
facility ($365,000) , 5) to fund future parking facility projects ($10,000), and 6) for future Theatre Improvements
donated by a local resident ($100,000)
Four funds qualify as major funds under the GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements – and
Management Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local Governments, reporting criteria: the General Fund,
Proposition C Fund, Contingency Fund and Capital Improvement Fund.
The General Fund is the chief operating fund of the City of Hermosa Beach. At the end of the current
fiscal year, the total fund balance was $499,000, with $132,000 reserved for re-appropriations, $100,000
reserved for Theatre Improvements, $10,000 reserved for future parking facility projects and $257,000
unreserved, but designated for certain purposes. The City’s financial policies require that unspent
funds in the General Fund transfer to meet specific funding targets at year end. As those targets or
goals are met, transfers may be redirected where funds are needed. For 2007-08, the City Council
redirected that funds left unspent in the General Fund at year end transfer to the Insurance Fund to
help cover MacPherson Oil lawsuit legal costs. The transfer to the Insurance Fund was $1,332,867. Key
reasons funds were available at year end are as follows:
• Property taxes, which now include vehicle license revenue since the measurement and growth of
these fees is based on assessed valuation, increased by 11%.
• Other tax revenue increased 2% primarily due to increases in transient occupancy tax, and a new
fiber optic cable franchise that began in 2006-07.
• Other revenue increased primarily due to a donation received for future theatre improvements,
and an increase to Strike Team reimbursement for wild fires.
• Expenditures were 3% less than budgeted, namely due to a number of newly vacant positions,
vacant positions that remain unfilled and salary savings due to injured Public Safety employees.
The Proposition C Fund qualifies as a major fund in 2007-08, primarily because funds are currently
being accumulated in a capital reserve for the improvement of the City’s main arterial street, Pier
Avenue. The street has experienced many failures and was identified by the pavement management
report as a candidate for reconstruction. Design is scheduled to be completed in 2008-09 with
construction beginning later that year. The Memorandum of Understanding for the capital reserve,
approved by the Metropolitan Transit Authority, is due to expire in September 2010.
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The Contingency Fund serves as the City’s “rainy day fund” or reserve for economic uncertainties. A
goal amount of 15% of General Fund appropriations has been established. The unreserved,
undesignated balance of $4.4 million represents 16.5% of appropriations. As previously mentioned,
$500,000 of this balance will be transferred to the Insurance Fund to cover a portion of the legal costs
associated with the MacPherson Oil lawsuit. Since the fund balance will be less than 15%, the shortage
will be addressed during the Midyear Budget Review Process for 2008-09 as explained earlier.
The Capital Improvement Fund provides funding for most of the City’s major multi-year projects.
Financing sources for the fund are interfund transfers and interest earned on investments. Major
changes to net assets are experienced when there are many ongoing project expenditures in any given
year. Since capital projects are ongoing, the City policy is to provide funding whenever excess
discretionary funds are available.
Proprietary funds. The City of Hermosa Beach’s proprietary fund financial statements for the
Downtown Enhancement Fund provide the same type of information found in the government-wide
financial statements, but in more detail.
Unrestricted net assets of the Downtown Enhancement operation at the end of the year were
($1,444,000). The deficit is due to the purchase of a storage lot facility with partial funding from internal
loans from the Contingency, Insurance and Equipment Replacement Funds. The loans were recorded
as if they were being made to the Downtown Enhancement Fund. These loans are being repaid from
revenue received from the lease of the facility and any unrestricted net assets that become available,
which will ultimately eliminate the deficit.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Differences between the original budget and the final amended budget were 1% for estimated revenue
and 1% for appropriations. Actual revenue was higher than the final budget by 3% due to the
aforementioned revenue increases.
Differences between original and final appropriations other than Transfers Out equaled $277,000 or
about 1%. They are briefly summarized as follows:
• $50,000 in increases in the Legislative/Legal category to provide funding for additional training,
lobby benches for the Council Chambers, the Streetlight Banner Program, bank service charges,
and increased legal costs.
• $131,000 increase in the General Government function represents funding provided for an
increase in personnel legal costs and recruiting services for Fire Chief.
• $47,000 in Public Safety increases for items for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and an
Emergency Services Coordinator that were reappropriated from 2006-07.
• $28,000 in Community Resources increases for donations received for recreation programs.
• $36,000 in increases for Public Works for Memorial Bench donations, and fence repair at Clark
Field.
Differences between the final appropriations and actual expenditures totaled $782,000. The largest
variances can be summarized as follows:
• Public Safety expenditures were less than budget by $190,160 primarily due to vacancies in the
Assistant Fire Chief and paramedic positions for the year and salary savings due to employees
out with injuries. Funds for Emergency Operating Center equipment that was not yet purchased
will be used to purchase the equipment in 2008-09.
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• Vacancies in the Senior Building Inspector, Senior Planner, and Planning Assistant positions
were the main factors for Community Development expenditures being under budget by
$323,985.
• Expenditures in the Public Works category were less than budgeted by $175,009 due to
continued use of a Maintenance I employee to fill a Maintenance II position, lower than
anticipated street sweeping and utility costs and unspent emergency traffic signal and street
repair funds.
Transfers Out increased due to funds remaining in the General Fund at year end, which transfer to
meet funding goals as explained on the previous page.
Capital Asset and Debt Administration
Capital assets. The City of Hermosa Beach’s investment in capital assets for its governmental and
business type activities as of June 30, 2008, amounts to $67,306,000 (net of accumulated depreciation).
This investment in capital assets includes land, buildings and structures, improvements, machinery and
equipment, park facilities, roads, highways, and monuments. The total decrease in the City of Hermosa
Beach’s investment in capital assets for the 2007-08 fiscal year was 2% (a 2% decrease for governmental
activities and a 1% decrease for business-type activities).
Major capital asset events during the fiscal year included the following:
Governmental Activities
• Construction in progress on a variety of street projects (widening and expansion of existing
streets) and sewer projects was $246,000 at the end of the fiscal year.
• Construction in progress on the Clark Building refurbishment was $44,000 at the end of the fiscal
year.
• Construction in progress on the City Yard Renovation was $244,000 at the end of the fiscal year.
• Construction in progress on Beach Restroom Rehabilitation was $68,000 at the end of the fiscal
year.
Business type Activities
• There were no significant changes to the capital assets in business type activities.
2008 2007 2008 2007 2008
Land $17,552 $17,552 $5,188 $5,188 $22,740
Buildings and Structures 3,062 3,326 4,927 5,072 7,989
Than Buildings 7,776 8,780 5 5 7,781
Equipment 1,275 1,329 8 9 1,283
Vehicles 1,367 1,517 - - 1,367
Infrastructure 24,520 24,550 60 - 24,580
Construction in Progress 1,566 1,195 - 37 1,566
Total $57,118 $58,249 $10,188 $10,311 $67,306 $68,560
1,338
1,517
24,550
1,232
2007
$22,740
8,398
8,785
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
City of Hermosa Beach’s Capital Assets
(net of depreciation)
(dollars in thousands)
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Additional information on the City of Hermosa Beach’s capital assets can be found in note 6 on pages
66-68 of this report.
Economic Factors and Next Year's Budgets and Rates
• Housing sales and prices were still strong in Hermosa Beach for 2007-08, despite the sub-prime
mortgage debacle. Foreclosures in the beach-adjacent areas such as Hermosa Beach are expected to
be far less than in other areas. Assessed property values grew almost 12%, as did property tax
revenue. The assessed valuation in Hermosa Beach has risen 10.9% on average for the last five years.
We anticipated less growth for 2008-09 (7%), but not a decline. A recent economic forecast by
Beacon Economics projected a 56% decline in home values nationally, a 36% decline in Los Angeles
County, and almost no decline in the beach areas such as Hermosa Beach.
• Sales tax revenue increased 4% from 2006-07 and is 7% lower than the highest year of 2000-01. The
highest sales tax producing category, Eating and Drinking Places, rose 6% and represents 32% of the
sales tax revenue.
• City retirement rates decreased by 2.53 points (2.53% of payroll) from 2006-07. Rates for 2008-09
increased slightly by .92 points with rates from CalPERS predicted to decrease by 3 points for 2009-
10. The City set up its own Retirement Stabilization Fund to set aside funds for use in times of high
retirement rates and has used these funds to offset the high rates. Improved investment earnings
and rate smoothing policies adopted by CalPERS are finally making an impact. A snapshot of
CalPERS investment earnings is as follows: 2001, –7.2%; 2002, –5.9%; 2003, 3.9%; 2004, 16.7%; 2005,
12.7%; 2006, 12.3%; 2007, 19.1%; and 2008, -2.5%. With the recent turmoil in the financial markets,
and investment losses occurring at CalPERS, the City will have to determine the appropriate level of
funding to maintain in our Stabilization Fund to ensure that funds are available to offset potential
higher rates if investment losses continue.
• The City elected in 2003-04 to begin making the annual required contribution for Other Post
Employment Benefits (OPEB) after obtaining an actuarial study to value these employee benefits.
Accounting for these benefits in much the same way as retirement benefits will be required
beginning 7/1/2008 for our size government. In August 2007 the City placed accumulated funds in
a trust with an outside party who will administer these funds.
• The City was successful in obtaining voter approval of 72% for adoption of a modern utility user tax
(UUT) ordinance in November 2007, with changes taking effect in April 2008. The original
ordinance was written in 1985. This new ordinance ensures that the City will continue to collect
UUT revenue as technology changes occur. Since UUT revenue is the second highest source of
revenue for the City, this issue was of the utmost importance.
• Significant expenditures from the Insurance Fund continue for the ongoing MacPherson Oil lawsuit.
See the Notes to the Financial Statements for a complete history of this lawsuit.
• The State of California’s fiscal outlook, is still a source of concern for local government. Proposition
1A (passed in November 2004), provided some protection in that funds may only be borrowed twice
in a 10 year period and only if previous loans have been repaid. No funds were “borrowed” when
the State’s budget was adopted late, in September, however the Governor has recently called the
Legislature back for new budget balancing sessions since a shortfall of $10 million is now projected,
only two months after the budget was adopted
All of these factors were considered in preparing the City of Hermosa Beach’s budget for the 2008-2009
fiscal year. A discussion of the factors affecting the City’s financial condition may be found in the
transmittal letter at the front of this report.
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Since the City budget was adopted in June, financial market conditions have disintegrated, with the
economy in or on the brink of a recession. The Federal Government bailed out Fannie Mae and Freddie
Mac and seized control of the largest insurance company in the United States, American International
Group, Inc. (AIG). Lehman Brothers, the 4thlargest investment bank in the U.S. filed for bankruptcy and
Washington Mutual was seized by regulators and sold to J. P. Morgan Chase & Company. This was the
biggest bank failure in history.
With turmoil such as this occurring and markets not yet responding to the actions taken by the
government, local governments will have to monitor effects on revenue, investments, and retirement
funds carefully. Fortunately, Hermosa Beach has no debt and therefore has no adverse affects there.
Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City of Hermosa Beach’s finances
for all those with an interest in the government's finances. Questions concerning any of the information
provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the
Office of the Finance Director, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Net Assets
June 30, 2008
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
Current assets:
Cash and investments 22,559,736$ 395,642$ 22,955,378$
Reimbursable grants receivable 46,127 46,127
Interest receivable on investments 158,912 5,957 164,869
Other accounts receivable 1,979,898 13,346 1,993,244
Property taxes receivable 1,079,855 1,079,855
Internal Balance 1,601,980 (1,601,980) -
Deposits 140,000 140,000
Other assets 129,797 129,797
Total current assets 27,696,305 (1,187,035) 26,509,270
Noncurrent assets:
Capital assets:
Non-depreciable 19,117,991 5,188,092 24,306,083
Depreciable, net 37,999,541 4,999,486 42,999,027
Total capital assets 57,117,532 10,187,578 67,305,110
Total noncurrent assets 57,117,532 10,187,578 67,305,110
Total assets 84,813,837 9,000,543 93,814,380
Current liabilities:
Workers' compensation claims payable - due within one year 711,902 711,902
General liability claims payable - due within one year 626,636 626,636
Compensated absences - due within one year 565,067 565,067
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,533,785 213,582 1,747,367
Accrued wages and compensated absences 2,132,314 13,929 2,146,243
Refundable deposits 540,589 27,012 567,601
Unearned revenue 1,391,633 2,356 1,393,989
Other liabilities 66,148 66,148
Total current liabilities 7,568,074 256,879 7,824,953
Noncurrent liabilities:
Workers' compensation claims payable 2,899,316 2,899,316
General liability claims payable 918,576 918,576
Compensated absences 518,891 518,891
Total noncurrent liabilities 4,336,783 - 4,336,783
Total liabilities 11,904,857 256,879 12,161,736
Invested in capital assets 57,117,532 10,187,578 67,305,110
Restricted for:
Capital projects 299,641 299,641
Specific projects 4,872,001 4,872,001
Total restricted assets 5,171,642 - 5,171,642
Unrestricted 10,619,806 (1,443,914) 9,175,892
Total net assets 72,908,980$ 8,743,664$ 81,652,644$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
NET ASSETS
Primary Government
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Charges Operating Capital Total
for Grants and Grants and Program
Functions/Programs Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Revenues
Primary government:
Governmental activities:
Legislative and legal 990,342$
General government 2,544,004 563,583$ 26,259$ 589,842$
Public safety 19,569,031 4,423,335 306,165 22,735$ 4,752,235
Community development 1,358,051 1,262,109 9,535 1,271,644
Culture and recreation 1,343,223 1,092,512 9,229 5,612 1,107,353
Public works 6,942,530 877,367 379,909 40,515 1,297,791
Total governmental activities 32,747,181 8,218,906 731,097 68,862 9,018,865
Business-type activities:
Downtown Enhancement 1,133,746 1,088,298 1,088,298
Total business-type activities 1,133,746 1,088,298 - - 1,088,298
Total primary government 33,880,927$ 9,307,204$ 731,097$ 68,862$ 10,107,163$
General Revenues:
Taxes:
Property taxes
Sale taxes
Real Property Transfer Tax
Franchise Fees
Transient Occupancy Tax
Business License
Utility Users Tax
½ cent Sales Tax for Public Safety
Total taxes
Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs
Investment earnings
Miscellaneous
Transfers
Total general revenues and transfers
Change in net assets
Net assets - beginning of year
Net assets - end of year
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
Program Revenues
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Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
(990,342)$ (990,342)$
(1,954,162) (1,954,162)
(14,816,796) (14,816,796)
(86,407) (86,407)
(235,870) (235,870)
(5,644,739) (5,644,739)
(23,728,316) -$ (23,728,316)
(45,448) (45,448)
- (45,448) (45,448)
(23,728,316) (45,448) (23,773,764)
10,458,034 10,458,034
2,500,659 2,500,659
226,349 226,349
634,421 634,421
1,892,363 1,892,363
802,347 802,347
2,714,029 2,714,029
187,277 187,277
19,415,479 - 19,415,479
1,472,191 - 1,472,191
850,176 28,320 878,496
503,414 57,840 561,254
4,259 (4,259) -
22,245,519 81,901 22,327,420
(1,482,797) 36,453 (1,446,344)
74,391,777 8,707,211 83,098,988
72,908,980$ 8,743,664$ 81,652,644$
Net (Expense) Revenue and
Changes in Net Assets
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FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Governmental Fund Financial Statements
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements
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GOVERNMENTAL FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Governmental Funds of the City are outlined below:
The General Fund - This fund accounts for all revenues and expenditures used to finance the traditional services
associated with a municipal government which are not accounted for in the other funds. In Hermosa Beach, these
services include general government, safety, community development, culture and recreation and public works.
Proposition "C" Transit Fund - The Proposition C Fund is a fund which was added during 1992 to account for
funds allocated from the voter-approved 1/2 cent sales tax. Funds must be used for transit purposes.
Contingency Special Revenue Fund - "Rainy day" funds set aside for unforeseen emergencies, unexpected
economic events, etc. City Council adopted goal is 15% of appropriations.
Capital Improvement Special Revenue Fund - Funds set aside for Capital Improvement Projects.
Other Governmental Funds - Other Governmental Funds is the aggregate of all the non-major governmental
funds.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Balance Sheet
Governmental Funds
June 30, 2008
Capital
Proposition C Contingency Improvement Other
Special Special Special Governmental
General Revenue Revenue Revenue Funds Total
ASSETS
Cash and investments 2,301,753$ 2,146,436$ 3,904,443$ 1,942,494$ 4,710,714$ 15,005,840$
Reimbursable grants receivable 46,127 46,127
Interest receivable on investments 35,977 21,296 38,273 19,319 44,047 158,912
Other accounts receivable 1,347,380 632,068 1,979,448
Property taxes receivable 1,062,167 17,688 1,079,855
Other assets 111,885 5,616 117,501
Due from other funds 53,732 53,732
Advances to other funds 430,847 200,000 630,847
Total assets 4,859,162$ 2,167,732$ 4,373,563$ 2,161,813$ 5,509,992$ 19,072,262$
LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 446,838$ 521,894$ 329,242$ 1,297,974$
Wages and compensated absences payable 2,011,126 1$ 5,471 71,360 2,087,958
Refundable deposits 540,589 540,589
Deferred revenue 1,295,720 95,913 1,391,633
Due to other funds 53,732 53,732
Advances from other funds 265,520 265,520
Other liabilities 66,148 66,148
Total liabilities 4,360,421 1 - 527,365 815,767 5,703,554
Fund Balances:
Reserved for:
Re-appropriations 131,550 150,000 471,142 455,235 1,207,927
Greenwald Theatre Improv Donation 100,000 100,000
Capital Outlay/Parking Facilities 9,592 9,592
Bike paths 14,752 14,752
Traffic congestion relief 12,682 12,682
Used oil grant -
Advances to other funds 65,520 200,000 265,520
Storage lot purchase loan 365,327 365,327
Unreserved, designated for:
Sales tax in-lieu 145,768 145,768
Affordable housing 111,831 111,831
Justice and treasury department 39,212 39,212
Unreserved, undesignated:
Special revenue 2,017,731 3,942,716 963,306 4,172,344 11,096,097
Total fund balances 498,741 2,167,731 4,373,563 1,634,448 4,694,225 13,368,708
Total liabilities and fund balances 4,859,162$ 2,167,732$ 4,373,563$ 2,161,813$ 5,509,992$ 19,072,262$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
Major Funds
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City of Hermosa Beach
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet
to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets
June 30, 2008
Total Fund Balances - Total Governmental Funds 13,368,708$
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the Statement of Net Assets were
reported differently because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities were not current financial resources.
Therefore, they were not reported in the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet.
Governmental-
Wide Statement
of Net Assets
Internal Service
Funds
Non-depreciable 19,117,991$ (348,235)$ 18,769,756
Depreciable, net 37,999,541 (2,099,187) 35,900,354
Total capital assets 57,117,532$ (2,447,422)$ 54,670,110
Internal Service Funds were used by management to charge the costs of certain
activities, such as insurance and equipment replacement to individual funds. The
assets and liabilities of the Internal Service Funds were included in governmental
activities in the Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets.
Insurance Fund 52,080
Equipment Replacement Fund 5,902,040
Total internal service funds 5,954,120
Compensated absences were not due and payable in the current period. Therefore,
they were not reported in the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet.(1,083,958)
Net Assets of Governmental Activities 72,908,980$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Governmental Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Capital
Proposition C Contingency Improvement Other
Special Special Special Governmental
General Revenue Revenue Revenue Funds Total
REVENUES:
Property taxes 10,458,034$ 449,085$ 10,907,119$
Other taxes 8,957,445 258,984$ 413,936 9,630,365
Licenses and permits 877,775 877,775
Fines and forfeitures 1,957,484 37,038 1,994,522
Use of money and property 379,528 300,000 679,528
Intergovernmental 217,886 1,059,194 1,277,080
Charges for services 4,081,035 90,130 4,171,165
Miscellaneous 302,421 100,000$ 334,691 737,112
Interest earned on investments 69,974 125,417 260,314$ 124,746 269,725 850,176 Total revenues 27,301,582 384,401 260,314 224,746 2,953,799 31,124,842
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
Legislative and legal 967,423 967,423
General government 2,233,417 199,809 2,433,226
Public safety 17,139,655 234,958 17,374,613
Community development 1,261,825 21,492 1,283,317
Culture and recreation 1,230,077 19,174 1,249,251
Public works 2,902,980 1,600 9,610 1,078,865 3,993,055
Capital outlay 28,768 3,200 852,569 787,904 1,672,441
Total expenditures 25,764,145 4,800 - 862,179 2,342,202 28,973,326
REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 1,537,437 379,601 260,314 (637,433) 611,597 2,151,516
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Transfers in 781,918 175,000 798,440 1,755,358
Transfers out (2,131,307) (469,598) (56,305) (931,664) (3,588,874)
Total other financing sources (uses)(1,349,389) - (469,598) 118,695 (133,224) (1,833,516)
Net change in fund balances 188,048 379,601 (209,284) (518,738) 478,373 318,000
FUND BALANCES:
Beginning of year 310,693 1,788,130 4,582,847 2,153,186 4,215,852 13,050,708 End of year 498,741$ 2,167,731$ 4,373,563$ 1,634,448$ 4,694,225$ 13,368,708$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
Major Funds
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City of Hermosa Beach
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes
in Fund Balances to the Government-Wide Statement of Activities and Changes in Net Assets
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Net Change in Fund Balances - Total Governmental Funds 318,000$
Governmental Activities in the Statement of Activities were reported differently because:
Governmental Funds report capital outlay as expenditures. However, in the Government-Wide Statement of
Activities and Changes in Net Assets, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives as
depreciation expense. This is the amount of capital assets recorded in the current period.
Total capital outlay expenditures reported in governmental funds 1,672,441
Less repair and maintenance expenditures reported in public works (276,221)
Total 1,396,220
Depreciation expense on capital assets is reported in the Government-Wide Statement of Activities and
Changes in Net Assets, but they do not require the use of current financial resources. Therefore, depreciation
expense is not reported as expenditures in governmental funds. Except for the Internal Service Funds
amounts of $438,258 which are reported below.
Total depreciation reported in Government-Wide Statement of Activities (2,987,661)
Less depreciation reported in Internal Service Funds 438,258
Total (2,549,403)
Long-term compensated absences were reported in the Government-Wide Statement of Activities and
Changes in Net Assets, but they did not require the use of current financial resources. Therefore, long-term
compensated absences were not reported as expenditures in governmental funds.6,662
Internal Service Funds are used by management to charge the costs of certain activities, such as insurance and
equipment replacement, to individual funds. The net revenue of the Internal Service Funds is reported with
Governmental Activities.(654,276)
Change in Net Assets of Governmental Activities (1,482,797)$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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PROPRIETARY FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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PROPRIETARY FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Downtown Enhancement Fund - All parking lot revenues are deposited to the Downtown Enhancement Fund in
order to promote business in general and improve the appearance of the downtown area.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Net Assets
Proprietary Funds
June 30, 2008
Major Governmental
Enterprise Fund Activities
Downtown Internal
Enhancement Service Funds
Current assets:
Cash and investments 395,642$ 7,553,896$
Interest receivable on investments 5,957
Other accounts receivable 13,346 450
Advances to other funds 1,236,653
Deposits 140,000
Other assets 12,296
Total current assets 414,945 8,943,295
Noncurrent assets:
Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation 10,187,578 2,447,422
Total noncurrent assets 10,187,578 2,447,422
Total assets 10,602,523 11,390,717
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities 1,338,538
Accounts payable 213,582 235,811
Accrued wages and compensated absences 13,929 44,356
Refundable deposit 27,012
Advances from other funds 1,601,980
Unearned revenue 2,356
Total current liabilities 1,858,859 1,618,705
Long-term liabilities:
Workers' compensation claims payable 3,611,218
General liability claims payable 1,545,212
Less current portion above (1,338,538)
Total long-term liabilities - 3,817,892
Total liabilities 1,858,859 5,436,597
Investment in capital assets 10,187,578 2,447,422
Reserved:
Re-appropriations 38,284 251,116
Unrestricted (1,482,198) 3,255,582
Total net assets 8,743,664$ 5,954,120$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements
LIABILITIES
ASSETS
NET ASSETS
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets
Proprietary Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Major Governmental
Enterprise Fund Activities
Downtown Internal
Enhancement Service Funds
OPERATING REVENUES:
Lease revenues 240,627$
Charges for services 847,671 3,247,125$
Miscellaneous revenue 57,840 135,283
Total operating revenues 1,146,138 3,382,408
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and wages 65,116 384,145
Contractor services 809,059 1,445,407
Supplies 112,771 270,071
Claims expense 3,355,596
Depreciation 146,800 438,258
Total operating expenses 1,133,746 5,893,477
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)12,392 (2,511,069)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES):
Interest earned on investments 28,320
Gain on disposal of capital assets 19,018
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)28,320 19,018
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TRANSFERS 40,712 (2,492,051)
Transfers in 1,837,775
Transfers out (4,259)
Total transfers (4,259) 1,837,775
Change in net assets 36,453 (654,276)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of the year 8,707,211 6,608,396 End of the year 8,743,664$ 5,954,120$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Cash Flows
Proprietary Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Major Governmental
Enterprise Fund Activities
Downtown Internal
Enhancement Service Funds
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash received from customers 1,154,454$ 240,144$
Cash received for services from other funds 3,247,125
Cash payments to other funds for services (184,573)
Cash payments to suppliers for goods and services (996,861) (1,804,269)
Cash payments to employees for services (63,927) (384,669)
Insurance premiums and settlements (2,097,331)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities (90,907) (799,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Transfers in 1,837,775
Transfers out (4,259)
Net cash provided by (used for) noncapital financing activities (4,259) 1,837,775
CASH FLOWS CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of capital assets (23,013) (440,743)
Net cash provided by (used for) capital and related financing activities (23,013) (440,743)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Interest receivable on investments 33,973
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities 33,973 -
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (84,206) 598,032
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of year 479,848 6,955,864
End of year 395,642$ 7,553,896$
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO NET
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Operating income (loss)12,392$ (2,511,069)$
Adjustments to reconcile operating income (loss) to
net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation 146,800 438,258
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Other accounts receivable 5,573 3,645
Deposits (60,000)
Other assets 48,789 38,167
Worker's compensation claims payable 822,787
General liability claims payable 435,478
Accounts payable (75,031) (88,791)
Accrued wages and compensated absences 1,189 (524)
Advances from (to) other fund (184,573) 123,049
Unearned revenue (46,046)
Total adjustments (103,299) 1,712,069
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities (90,907)$ (799,000)$
DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTION:
Gain on disposal of capital assets -$ 19,018$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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FIDUCIARY FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FIDUCIARY FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Fund is used to administer an irrevocable trust fund for the
payment of other post employment benefits for city employees. In fiscal year 2008, the City contributed $1,400,967
to PARS to administrate other post employment benefits, and OPEB fund will be closed this year.
Agency Funds are used to account for assets held by the City in the capacity of agent for individuals. Agency
Fund spending is controlled primarily through legal agreements and applicable State and Federal laws.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets
Fiduciary Funds
June 30, 2008
Other Post
Employment
Benefits Agency
Trust Fund Funds
Cash and investments 316,141$
Interest receivable 3,134
Other accounts receivable 17,073
-$ 336,348$
Assessment:
Installment account 320,313$
Reserve requirement 16,035
- 336,348$
Held in trust for OPEB -$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
NET ASSETS
Total assets
Total liabilities
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
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City of Hermosa Beach
Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets
Fiduciary Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Other Post
Employment
Benefits
Trust Fund
ADDITIONS:
Contributions -$
Total additions -
DEDUCTIONS:
Contribution to Trust 1,400,967
Total deductions 1,400,967
Change in net assets (1,400,967)
NET ASSETS:
Beginning of year 1,400,967
End of year -$
See accompanying Notes to Basic Financial Statements.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Index to Notes to Basic Financial Statements
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies...............................................................................49
A. Financial Reporting Entity..........................................................................................................49
B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus.........................................................................50
C. Use of Restricted/Unrestricted Net Assets..............................................................................53
D. Cash and Investments.................................................................................................................53
E. Property Tax Receivable.............................................................................................................54
F. Interfund Transactions................................................................................................................54
G. Capital Assets...............................................................................................................................54
H. Claims Payable.............................................................................................................................54
I. Compensated Absences Payable...............................................................................................55
J. Unearned and Deferred Revenue..............................................................................................56
K. Long-Term Debt...........................................................................................................................56
L. Net Assets.....................................................................................................................................56
M. Fund Balances ..............................................................................................................................57
N. Use of Estimates...........................................................................................................................57
O. New Pronouncements.................................................................................................................57
Note 2 - Cash and Investments .......................................................................................................................58
Note 3 - Receivables..........................................................................................................................................61
Note 4 - Lease Revenues...................................................................................................................................63
Note 5 - Interfund Transactions......................................................................................................................64
Note 6 - Capital Assets......................................................................................................................................66
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt.................................................................................................................................69
Note 8 - Other Required Fund Disclosures..................................................................................................72
Note 9 - Risk Management ..............................................................................................................................72
Note 10 -Retirement Plans ...............................................................................................................................74
Note 11 - Commitments and Contingencies.................................................................................................78
Note 12 - Subsequent Events...........................................................................................................................78
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City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The basic financial statements of the City of Hermosa Beach, California, (City) have been prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as applied to governmental agencies.
The Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB) is the accepted standard setting body for
establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The more significant of the City’s
accounting policies are described below.
A. Financial Reporting Entity
The City of Hermosa Beach was incorporated on January 14, 1907, under the general laws of the State of
California. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government and provides the following
services: public safety (police, crossing guards and fire), maintenance and construction of public
improvements, cultural, recreation, community development (planning and zoning), and general
administrative services.
As required by GAAP, the basic financial statements present the City and its component units, entities for
which the City is considered to be financially accountable. Blended component units, although legally
separate entities, are in substance, part of the City’s operations and data from these units are combined with
data of the City. Each blended component unit has a June 30 year-end. Discretely presented component
units, on the other hand, are reported in a separate column in the combined basic financial statements to
emphasize their legal separateness from the City. The City had no discretely presented component units.
The following entities are reported as blended component units because the governing board is
substantively the same as the primary government:
Hermosa Beach Street Lighting and Landscaping District
This fund is used to account for the Lighting and Landscaping Assessment District, which was created
for street lighting/median maintenance purposes pursuant to Street and Highway Code 22500-22679.
Lower Pier Avenue Assessment District Improvement Fund
This fund is used to account for the funds of the assessment district, which was created in November
1997 pursuant to Street and Highway Code 10000 for improvements in the downtown Pier Plaza.
Myrtle Underground Utility District Improvement Fund
This fund is used to account for the funds of the utility underground assessment district, which was
created in October 1999 pursuant to Street and Highway Code 10000.
Bayview Drive Underground District Improvement Fund
This fund is used to account for the funds of the utility underground assessment district, which was
created in February 2005 pursuant to Street and Highway Code 10000.
Beach Drive Assessment District Improvement Fund
This fund is used to account for the funds of the utility underground assessment district, which was
created in July 2004 pursuant to Street and Highway Code 10000.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus
The accounts of the City are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered a separate
accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for in a separate set of self-balancing accounts
that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures or expenses, as appropriate.
City resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purpose for which
they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled.
Government - Wide Financial Statements
These statements are presented as required by GASB Statement No. 34. The City Government-Wide
Financial Statements include a Statement of Net Assets and a Statement of Activities and Changes in Net
Assets. These statements present summaries of Governmental and Business-Type Activities for the City,
the primary government, accompanied by a total column. Fiduciary activities of the City are not included
in these statements.
The basic financial statements are presented on an “economic resources” measurement focus and the accrual
basis of accounting. Accordingly, all of the City’s assets and liabilities, including capital assets, as well as
infrastructure assets, and long-term liabilities, are included in the accompanying Statement of Net Assets.
The Statement of Activities presents changes in net assets. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues
are recognized in the period in which they are earned while expenses are recognized in the period in which
the liability is incurred. The types of transactions reported as program revenues for the City are reported in
three categories: 1) charges for services, 2) operating grants and contributions, and 3) capital grants and
contributions.
Certain eliminations have been made as prescribed by GASB Statement No. 34 in regards to interfund
activities, payables and receivables. All internal balances in the Statement of Net Assets have been
eliminated except those representing balances between the governmental activities and the business-type
activities, which are presented as internal balances and eliminated in the total primary government column.
In the Statement of Activities, internal service fund transactions have been eliminated because their
expenses are reported a second time as expenditures/expenses in the funds that are billed for the goods or
services they provide. However, transactions between governmental and business-type activities have not
been eliminated. The following interfund activities, if applicable, have been eliminated:
¾ Due to/from other funds - short-term loans within the primary government
¾ Advances to/from other funds - long-term loans within the primary government
¾ Transfers in/out - flows of assets between funds without the requirement for repayment
The City applies all applicable GASB pronouncements (including all NCGA Statements and Interpretations
currently in effect) as well as the following pronouncements issued on or before November 30, 1989, to the
business-type activities, unless those pronouncements conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements:
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements and Interpretations, Accounting Principles Board
(APB) Opinions, and Accounting Research Bulletins (ARB) of the committee on Accounting Procedure. The
City applies all applicable FASB Statements and Interpretations issued after November 30, 1989, except
those that conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus, Continued
Governmental Fund Financial Statements, Continued
These statements are presented as required by GASB Statement No. 34. Governmental fund financial
statements include a Balance Sheet and a Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balances for all major governmental funds and non-major funds aggregated. An accompanying schedule is
presented to reconcile and explain the differences in net assets as presented in these statements to the net
assets presented in the government-wide financial statements. Major funds are governmental or enterprise
funds whose revenues, expenditures/expenses, assets or liabilities are at least 10% of corresponding totals
for all governmental or enterprise funds and at least 5% of the corresponding total for all governmental and
enterprise funds combined. The City reports the following major governmental funds:
General Fund. This is the City’s principal operating fund. It accounts for all revenues and expenditures
used to finance the traditional services associated with a municipal government except those required to
be accounted for in another fund.
Proposition C Transit Fund. This fund is used to account for funds allocated from the 1992 voter-
approved ½ cent sales tax increase. Funds must be used for transit purposes.
Contingency Fund. This fund accounts for “Rainy Day” funds set aside for unforeseen emergencies,
unexpected economic events, etc.
Capital Improvement Fund. This fund accounts for funds set aside for capital improvement projects.
All governmental funds are accounted for on a spending or “current financial resources” measurement focus
and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, only current assets and current liabilities are
included on the Balance Sheet. The Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
presents increases (revenue and other financing sources) and decreases (expenditures and other financing
uses) in net current assets. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized in the
accounting period in which they become both measurable and available to finance expenditures of the
current period.
Revenues are recorded when received in cash, except those revenues subject to accrual (generally 60 days
after year-end) which are recognized when due. The primary revenue sources, which have been treated as
susceptible to accrual by the City, are property tax, sales tax, intergovernmental revenues and other taxes.
The exception to that rule is sales tax. Beginning in 2004-05, the State took sales tax revenue (Sales Tax In
Lieu) from cities and counties, in order to use the source of funds as a guarantee for state issued debt to
finance budget deficits. Sales tax is received on a monthly basis. Funds will be repaid according to the
property tax schedule, with the bulk of payments occurring only twice a year. As such, the City has
adopted an accrual policy of 7 to 12 months for recording this revenue. The revenue was earned by June 30,
however the payment will not be received until January 2009. A designation in this amount has been set up
to reflect that these funds are not available for appropriation. Business license fees are recorded as received.
Expenditures are recorded in the accounting period in which the related fund liability is incurred.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus, Continued
Governmental Fund Financial Statements, Continued
Unearned revenues arise when the government receives resources before it has a legal claim to them, as
when grant monies are received prior to incurring qualifying expenditures, or when lease payments,
recreation class registrations or facility rentals are received in advance. In subsequent periods when the
government has a legal claim to the resources, the unearned revenue is removed from the balance sheet and
revenue is recognized.
The Reconciliation of the Fund Financial Statements to the Government-Wide Financial Statements is
provided to explain the differences created by the integrated approach of GASB Statement No. 34 and is
located after the governmental fund balance sheet in the fund financial statements.
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Two types of funds are classified as proprietary funds: enterprise funds and internal service funds.
Proprietary Fund Financial Statements include a Statement of Net Assets, a Statement of Revenues,
Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets, and a Statement of Cash Flows for each major proprietary fund.
A separate column representing internal service funds is also presented in these statements. However,
internal service balances and activities have been combined with the governmental activities in the
Government-Wide Financial Statements.
The City reports the following major enterprise fund:
Downtown Enhancement Fund. This fund accounts for unmetered parking lot and parking structure
operations and expenses related to the promotion of business in general.
The internal service funds are used to account for fleet services, information technology services and risk
management services provided to other departments on a cost-reimbursement basis.
Proprietary funds are accounted for using the “economic resources” measurement focus and the accrual basis
of accounting. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities (whether current or non-current) are included on the
Statement of Net Assets. The Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Assets presents
increases (revenues) and decreases (expenses) in total net assets. Under the accrual basis of accounting,
revenues are recognized in the period in which they are earned while expenses are recognized in the period
in which the liability is incurred. In these funds, receivables have been recorded as revenue and provisions
have been made for uncollectible amounts if applicable.
Operating revenues in the proprietary funds are those revenues that are generated from the primary
operations of the fund. All other revenues are reported as non-operating revenues. Operating expenses are
those expenses that are essential to the primary operations of the fund. All other expenses are reported as
non-operating expenses, if applicable.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus, Continued
Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements
Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements include a Statement of Net Assets. The City’s Fiduciary funds
represent Agency Funds, which are custodial in nature (assets equal liabilities) and do not involve
measurement of results of operations. Fiduciary fund types are accounted for according to the nature of
the fund. Funds held as fiduciary funds represent assets resulting from assessments to the property
owners in four utility undergrounding districts, two reserve funds for utility undergrounding districts and
a downtown improvement district. The assets are used to repay bonds secured by the private property in
the district. The temporary agency fund established in 2003-2004 to account for contributions and
expenditures related to other post employment benefits for City employees was transferred to a trust
administered by Public Agencies Retirement Services in August 2007. Further discussion of the trust can be
found in Note 10.
C. Use of Restricted/Unrestricted Net Assets
When both restricted and unrestricted net assets are available for an expense item, the City’s policy is to
apply restricted net assets first.
D. Cash and Investments
The City pools cash resources of its various funds to facilitate cash management. Cash in excess of current
requirements is invested and reported as investments. It is the City’s intent to hold investments until
maturity. However, the City may, in response to market conditions, sell investments prior to maturity in
order to improve the quality, liquidity or yield of the portfolio. Interest earnings are apportioned among
funds based on ending accounting period cash and investment balances.
The City’s cash and investments are comprised of cash on hand, demand deposits, and highly liquid
investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of acquisition.
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 31, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Certain Investments and for
External Investment Pools, highly liquid market investments with maturities of one year or less at time of
purchase are stated at amortized cost. All other investments are stated at fair value. Market value is used
as fair value for those securities for which market quotations are readily available.
The City participates in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), an investment pool managed by the
State of California. LAIF has invested a portion of the pool funds in Structured Notes and Asset-Backed
Securities. LAIF’s investments are subject to credit risk with the full faith and credit of the State of
California collateralizing these investments. In addition, these Structured Notes and Asset-Backed
Securities are subject to market risk as a result of changes in interest rates.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
D. Cash and Investments, Continued
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 40, Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures (an amendment of GASB
Statement No. 3), certain disclosure requirements, if applicable for deposit and investment risk are specified
for the following areas:
¾ Interest Rate Risk
¾ Credit Risk
Overall
Custodial Credit Risk
Concentrations of Credit Risk
¾ Foreign Currency Risk
E. Property Tax Receivable
Property taxes attach as an enforceable lien on property as of July 1 each year. Taxes are levied on January
1 and are payable in two installments: December 10 and April 10 of each year. The County of Los Angeles,
California (County) bills and collects the property taxes and remits them to the City according to a payment
schedule established by the County. City property tax revenues are recognized when received in cash
except at year-end when they are accrued pursuant to the modified accrual basis of accounting. The City
recognizes available taxes or those collected within 60 days as revenue at June 30.
The County is permitted by State law to levy taxes at 1% of full market value (at time of purchase) and can
increase the assessed valuation no more than 2% per year. The City receives a share of this basic levy, or
.203 cents of each $1.00, proportionate to what it received during the years 1976 to 1978.
F. Interfund Transactions
Activity between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at the end
of the fiscal year are referred to as either “due to/from other funds” (i.e., the current portion of interfund
loans) or “advances to/from other funds” (i.e., the noncurrent portion of interfund loans).” Any residual
balances outstanding between the governmental activities and business-type activities are reported in the
government-wide financial statements as “internal balances.”
G. Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include land, buildings, improvements, equipment, furniture, and infrastructure
assets (e.g., roads, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business-
type activities in the Government-Wide Financial Statements. Capital assets are valued at historical cost or
estimated historical cost if actual historical cost was not available. Donated capital assets are valued at their
estimated fair market value on the date donated. City policy has set the capitalization threshold for
reporting capital assets at $5,000 and infrastructure at $100,000. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line
basis over estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings 50 years
Improvements other than buildings 20 years
Machinery and equipment 3-20 years
Infrastructure 15-50 years
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
G. Capital Assets, Continued
In June 1999, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) issued Statement No. 34 which
requires the inclusion of infrastructure capital assets in local governments’ basic financial statements. In
accordance with GASB Statement No. 34, the City has included all infrastructure as of June 30, 2006 into the
2005-2006 Basic Financial Statements.
The City defines infrastructure as the basic physical assets that allow the City to function. The assets
include streets, sewers and storm drains, parking meters and monuments. Each major infrastructure
system can be divided into subsystems. For example the street system can be subdivided into pavement,
curb and gutters, sidewalks, medians, streetlights and landscaping. These subsystems were not delineated
in the basic financial statements. The Finance Department, with the assistance of the appropriate operating
department, maintains information regarding the subsystems.
Interest accrued during capital assets construction, if any, is capitalized for the business-type and
proprietary funds as part of the asset cost.
For all infrastructure systems, the City elected to use the Basic Approach as defined by GASB Statement
No. 34 for infrastructure reporting. The City commissioned an appraisal of City owned infrastructure and
property as of June 30, 2003. This appraisal determined the original cost, which is defined as the actual cost
to acquire new property in accordance with market prices at the time of first construction/acquisition.
Original costs were developed in one of three ways: (1) historical records; (2) standard unit costs
appropriate for the construction/acquisition date; or (3) present cost indexed by a reciprocal factor of the
price increase from the construction/acquisition date to the current date. The accumulated depreciation,
defined as the total depreciation from the date of construction/acquisition to the current date on a straight
line, unrecovered cost method was computed using industry-accepted life expectancies for each
infrastructure subsystem. The book value was then computed by deducting the accumulated depreciation
from the original cost.
H. Claims Payable
The City records a liability to reflect an actuarial estimate of ultimate uninsured losses for both general
liability claims (including property damage claims) and workers’ compensation claims. The estimated
liability for workers’ compensation claims and general liability claims includes “incurred but not reported”
(IBNR) claims. There is no fixed payment schedule to pay these liabilities.
I. Compensated Absences Payable
City employees have vested interest in varying levels of vacation, sick leave and compensatory time based
on their length of employment. It is the policy of the City to pay all accumulated vacation pay and all or a
portion of sick pay when an employee retires or terminates. The long-term amount is included as a liability
in the governmental activities of the Government-Wide Financial Statements. A liability for these amounts
is reported in governmental funds only if they have matured, for example, as a result of employee
resignations and retirements. All of the liability for compensated absences applicable to proprietary funds
is reported in those funds. As mentioned under “Financial Policies,” the City’s goal is to accumulate
funding in the Compensated Absences Fund for 25% of the accrued liability for compensated absences.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
J. Unearned and Deferred Revenue
In the Government-Wide Financial Statements, unearned revenue is recognized for transactions for which
revenue has not yet been earned. Typical transactions recorded as unearned revenues in the Government-
Wide Financial Statements are cell phone site license lease payments received in advance, prepaid charges
for services and facility rentals paid in advance.
In the Fund Financial Statements, deferred revenue is recorded when transactions have not yet met the
revenue recognition criteria based on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The City records deferred
revenue for transactions for which revenues have not been earned, or for which funds are not available to
meet current financial obligations. Typical transactions for which deferred revenue is recorded are lease
payments, quarterly encroachment fees and advance registration for recreation classes which were not yet
earned or available.
K. Long-Term Debt
Government-Wide Financial Statements
The City has no long-term debt. Other long-term obligations are reported on the Statement of Net Assets as
liabilities in the appropriate activities.
Fund Financial Statements
Long-term debt is not presented in the fund financial statements, but long-term liabilities are shown in the
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets
located after the governmental funds balance sheet in the fund financial statements.
L. Net Assets
Government-Wide Financial Statements
In the government-wide financial statements, net assets are reported in one of three categories:
Invested in Capital Assets - This amount consists of capital assets net of accumulated depreciation.
Restricted Net Assets - This amount is restricted by external creditors, grantors, contributors, or laws or
regulations of other governments.
Unrestricted Net Assets - This amount represents remaining net assets that do not meet the definition of
“invested in capital assets, net of related debt” or “restricted net assets.”
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES, Continued
M. Fund Balances
In 2001 - 2002, the City established financial goals for the following funds:
Contingency Fund - Goal of fund balance equal to 15% of the General Fund operating budget
appropriations for economic uncertainties, unforeseen emergencies.
Insurance Fund - Goal of $3,000,000 in retained earnings for claims reserves and catastrophic losses.
Equipment Replacement Fund - Goal of retained earnings equal to the accumulated amount calculated for
all equipment, based on replacement cost and useful life of equipment.
Compensated Absences Fund - Goal of fund balance equal to 50% funding for accrued liabilities for
employee vacation, sick and compensatory time. In 2005-2006, the goal for this fund was changed to
25% funding for accrued liabilities for employee vacation, sick and compensatory time.
Generally, any funds remaining unspent at year-end in the General Fund transfer equally to the
Contingency Fund, Insurance Fund, Equipment Replacement Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund. As
goals are met according to the above policy, transfers may be redirected to the Capital Improvement Fund
(since there are never enough capital improvement funds) or other funds, as the need arises.
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report reservations of fund balances for amounts that
are not available for appropriation or are legally restricted by outside parties to use for a specific purpose.
Designations of fund balance represent tentative management plans that are subject to change.
N. Use of Estimates
The preparation of the basic financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. In
addition, estimates affect the reported amount of expenses. Actual results could differ from these
estimates and assumptions.
O. New Pronouncements
In 2008, the City adopted new accounting standards in order to conform to the following Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Statements:
¾ GASB Statement No. 45, Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit Plans (OPEB) other than Pension
Plans – the Statement establishes uniform financial reporting standards for OPEB plans. The standards
in this statement apply for OPEB Trust Funds included in the financial reports of Plan sponsors or
employers, as well as for the stand-alone financial reports of OPEB plans or the public employee
retirement systems, or other third parties, that administer time.
¾ GASB Statement No. 50, Pension Disclosures – An amendment of GASB Statements No. 25 and 27 - This
Statement more closely aligns the financial reporting requirements for pensions with those for other
postemployment benefits (OPEB) and, in doing so, enhances information disclosed in notes to financial
statements or presented as required supplementary information (RSI).
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS
The City maintains a cash and investment pool which includes cash balances and authorized investments
of all funds. This pooled cash is invested by the City Treasurer to enhance earnings. The pooled interest
earned is allocated to the fund based on cash and investment balances in these funds at the end of each
accounting period. The City had the following cash and investments at June 30, 2008:
Funds Financial
Fiduciary Funds
Governmental Business-type Statement of
activities activities Total Net Assets Total
Cash and investments 22,559,736$ 395,642$ 22,955,378$ 316,141$ 23,271,519$
Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets
The City’s Cash and Investments at June 30 in more detail:
Fair value
City Treasury:
Cash deposits:
Demand accounts 589,841$
Less items in transit (204,267)
Total cash deposits 385,574
Investments:
Local Agency Investment Fund 22,383,945
U.S. government notes 502,000
Total investments 22,885,945
Total cash and investments 23,271,519$
A. Cash Deposits
The carrying amounts of the City’s cash deposits were $385,574 at June 30, 2008. Bank balances at June 30,
2008, were $589,841 which were fully insured or collateralized with securities held by the pledging
financial institutions in the City’s name as discussed below.
The California Government Code requires California banks and savings and loan associations to secure the
City’s cash deposits by pledging securities as collateral. The law states that collateral pledged in this
manner shall have the effect of perfecting a security interest in such collateral superior to those of a general
creditor. Thus, collateral for cash deposits is considered to be held in the City’s name.
The market value of pledged securities must equal at least 110% of the City’s cash deposits. California law
also allows institutions to secure city deposits by pledging first trust deed mortgage notes having a value of
150% of the City’s total cash deposits. The City may waive collateral requirements for cash deposits, which
are fully insured up to $100,000 by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The City, however, has not
waived the collateralization requirements.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS, Continued
A. Cash Deposits, Continued
The City follows the practice of pooling cash and investments of all funds, except for funds required to be
held by fiscal agents under the provisions of bond indentures, if applicable. Interest income from cash and
investments with fiscal agents is credited directly to the related fund. Interest income earned on pooled
cash and investments is allocated on an accounting period basis to the various funds based on the period-
end cash and investment balances. Interest is not allocated to the Compensated Absences Fund, the Other
Post Employment Benefit Fund, funds created to advance costs for utility undergrounding districts,
reimbursable grant funds or internal service funds.
B. Investments
The City’s investment policy is more restrictive than the State’s, by design. Under the provisions of the
City’s investment policy, and in accordance with California Government Code, the investments below are
authorized.
¾ Securities of the U.S. Government, or its agencies
¾ Banker’s acceptances
¾ Time Certificates of Deposits
¾ Negotiable certificates of Deposit
¾ California Local Agency Investment Fund
¾ Corporate Medium-Term Notes
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 31, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Certain Investments and for
External Investment Pools, the City’s investments are carried at fair value instead of cost. Accordingly, the
City adjusts the carrying value of its investments to reflect their fair value at each fiscal year-end with the
effects of these adjustments included in income for that fiscal year. Changes in value for the fiscal year
ended June 30, 2008, amounted to an unrealized increase of $13,190.
The City’s investments with the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), the State of California’s investment
pool, at June 30, 2008, included a portion of the pooled funds invested in Structured Notes and Asset-
Backed Securities. These investments included the following:
Structured Notes, which are debt securities (other than asset-backed securities) whose cash flow
characteristics (coupon rate, redemption amount, or stated maturity) depend upon one or more indices
and/or that have embedded forwards or options.
Asset-Backed Securities, the bulk of which are mortgage-backed securities, and which entitle their
purchasers to receive a share of the cash flows from a pool of assets such as principal and interest
repayments from a pool of mortgages, such as collateralized mortgage obligations (CMO’s), or credit
card receivables.
As of June 30, 2008, the City had $22,383,945 invested in LAIF. 14.72% of pool investment funds were
invested in Structured Notes and Asset-Backed Securities.
The City valued its investments in LAIF as of June 30, 2008 by multiplying its account balance with LAIF by
a fair value factor determined by LAIF. This fair value factor was determined by dividing all LAIF
participants’ total aggregate fair value by total aggregate amortized cost resulting in a factor of .999950219.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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2. CASH AND INVESTMENTS, Continued
C. Risk Disclosures
Interest Rate Risk - As a means of limiting its exposure to fair value losses arising from rising interest rates,
the City’s investment policy limits investments to a maximum maturity of five years. At June 30, 2008, the
City had the following investment maturities:
Investment Type Fair value Less than 1 1 to 2
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 502,000$ 502,000$
Local Agency Investment Fund 22,383,945 22,383,945
Total 22,885,945$ 22,885,945$ -$
Investment maturities (in years)
Custodial Risk – For deposits, custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a deposit
financial institution, a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover
collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The City’s investment policy requires
that all securities purchased from brokers/dealers shall be held in third party safekeeping. All Treasury
bills and most other Treasury securities are “book entry” securities that are held at the Federal Reserve
Union Bank of California. Collateral for time deposits in banks and savings an loans are held by the
Federal Home Loan Bank or an approved agency of depository of the financial institution. The City’s
investment policy does not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial
credit risk for deposits or investments, other than the provision for deposits stated in Note 2A. $575,967 of
the City’s deposits with financial institutions in excess of federal depository insurance limits was held in
uncollateralized accounts.
Credit Risk – The City’s investment policy recognizes the risk of potential loss of principal, interest or a
combination of these amounts on investments. As such, the policy allows for investments only in
instruments that are considered very safe. The City’s investments are rated by the nationally recognized
statistical rating organizations as follows:
Standard
Moody's & Poor's
U.S. Agencies
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Aaa AAA
External Pool
State of California - Local Agency Investment Fund Not Rated Not Rated
Concentration of credit risk – The City’s investment policy does not allow for an investment in any one
institution that is in excess of 5% of the government’s total portfolio. The City is in compliance with the
investment policy related to the concentration of credit risk.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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3. RECEIVABLES
Government-Wide Financial Statements
At June 30, 2008, the Government-Wide Financial Statements show the following miscellaneous receivables
net of allowances for uncollectible amounts, if any:
Fiduciary Funds
Governmental Business-type Statement of
activities activities Net Assets Total
Accounts 1,979,898$ 13,346$ 17,073$ 2,010,317$
Taxes 1,079,855 1,079,855
Interest 158,912 5,957 3,134 168,003
Grants 46,127 46,127
Total 3,264,792$ 19,303$ 20,207$ 3,304,302$
Government-Wide
Statement of Net Assets
Fund Financial Statements
At June 30, 2008, the Fund Financial Statements show the following receivables:
A. Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consisted of amounts accrued in the ordinary course of operations. The total amount
of accounts receivable for each major and non-major fund in the aggregate as of June 30, 2008, were as
follows:
Governmental funds:
General Fund 1,347,380$
Non-major funds 632,068
Internal Service funds 450
Total governmental funds 1,979,898
Enterprise fund:
Downtown Enhancement Fund 13,346
Total Enterprise fund 13,346
Agency funds 17,073
Total 2,010,317$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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3. RECEIVABLES, Continued
B. Taxes Receivable
At June 30, 2008, the City had taxes receivable in the following major funds and non-major funds in the
aggregate:
Property
taxes
Governmental Funds:
General Fund 1,062,167$
Non-major funds 17,688
Total 1,079,855$
C. Interest Receivable
Interest receivable consists of interest from investments pooled by the City, which is distributed among the
funds according to their cash balances at the end of the accounting period, and interest receivable on
restricted investments held by the fiscal agents, which are recorded in the funds holding the investment.
The interest receivable as of June 30, 2008, was as follows:
City pooled
investments
Governmental funds:
General Fund 35,977$
Proposition C Fund 21,296
Contingency Fund 38,273
Capital Improvement Fund 19,319
Non-major Funds 44,047
Total governmental funds 158,912
Enterprise fund:
Downtown Enhancement Fund 5,957
Total Enterprise fund 5,957
Total 164,869
Agency funds 3,134
Total interest receivable 168,003$
D. Reimbursable Grants Receivable
Grants receivable consists of a variety of reimbursable grants from other agencies. The total amount of
reimbursable grants for each major and non-major funds in the aggregate as of June 30, 2008 were as
follows:
Governmental Funds:
Non-major funds 46,127$
Total governmental funds 46,127$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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4. LEASE REVENUES
In January 2000, the North Pier Parking Structure was completed. The parking structure contains 400
parking spaces and was funded in part by a downtown developer in exchange for the use of 100 spaces in
the structure. The remainder of the funding was provided by the City’s Downtown Enhancement Fund
and Prop A Open Space funding contributed by the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and
Harbors. In consideration of the County contribution, 50% of the annual net income derived from the
parking structure must be shared with the County each year by September 1. The payment to the County
for fiscal year 2007-2008 is $143,988.
In February 2001, a 50 year lease for the retail space located in front of the North Pier Parking Structure was
initiated. The City receives a monthly lease payment in the amount of $2,376. The lease includes a
negotiated increase to the monthly lease payment to be calculated every 60 months based on the consumer
price index. The next increase is due in January 2011.
In February 2004, the City entered into a 5 year lease agreement with Sprint, a cellular telephone company,
for placement of an antenna on the North Pier Parking Structure. The City receives a monthly lease
payment in the amount of $2,376.
In June 2005, the City purchased property adjacent to City Hall that is used as a self-storage facility. The
existing lease for the storage facility was transferred to the City as a condition of the sale. The monthly
lease payment increases in February of each year based on the consumer price index up to a maximum of
3% per year. The City receives a monthly lease payment in the amount of $15,647.
The City leases a portion of the Hermosa Beach Community Center to nonprofit and cultural organizations.
The leases are renegotiated annually.
All of the above leases are accounted for as operating leases by the City. The future minimum rental
revenues under these leases are as follows:
Year ending
June 30,
2009 169,608$
2010 28,512
2011 28,512
2012 28,512
2013 28,512
2014-2018 142,560
2019-2023 142,560
2024-2028 142,560
2029-2033 142,560
2034-2038 142,560
2039-2043 142,560
2044-2048 142,560
2049-2051 71,280
Total 1,352,856$
Lease revenue for fiscal year 2008 was $305,575 with $76,339 reflected in the General Fund and $229,236 in
the Downtown Enhancement Fund, an enterprise fund.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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5. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS
A. Government-Wide Financial Statements
Transfers
At June 30, 2008, the City had the following transfers:
Transfers out
Business-typeactivities
Governmental activities 4,259$ Transfersin
B. Fund Financial Statements
Due To/From Other Funds
The composition of due to/from other funds at June 30, 2008 is as follows:
Due to other
funds
Non-major
Governmental
Funds
Non-major Governmental Funds 53,732$ Due from other funds
The balance of $53,732 in non-major governmental funds resulted from the time lag between the dates that
reimbursable expenditures occur and payments are received from other agencies. All balances are
scheduled to be collected in the subsequent year.
Advances From/To Other Funds
At June 30, 2008, the composition of advances to other funds is as follows:
Downtown Non-major
Enhancement Governmental
Fund Funds Total
Contingency Fund 365,327$ 65,520$ 430,847$
Capital Improvement Fund 200,000 200,000
Internal Service Funds 1,236,653 1,236,653
Total 1,601,980$ 265,520$ 1,867,500$ Advances to other fundsAdvances from other funds
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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5. INTERFUND TRANSACTIONS, Continued
B. Fund Financial Statements, Continued
The balances of $200,000 advanced from the Capital Improvement Fund and $65,520 advanced from the
Contingency Fund to the non-major governmental funds resulted from long-term loans for the start up
costs of two utility undergrounding districts. Since the advances are not scheduled to be collected in the
subsequent year, the fund balance of the funds were reserved to reflect that the financial resources are not
currently available. The balance of $1,601,980 from the Contingency Fund and Internal Service funds to the
Downtown Enhancement Fund, represents the balance owed to these funds for the purchase of real
property. The advances will be repaid from lease proceeds from a storage facility located on the property
and unrestricted net assets available at year end.
Transfers
At June 30, 2008, the City had the following transfers:
Capital Non-major Downtown
Contingency Improvement Governmental Enhancement
General Fund Fund Funds Fund Total
General Fund 56,305$ 721,354$ 4,259$ 781,918$
Capital
Improvement Fund 175,000 175,000
Non-major
Governmental funds 798,440$ 798,440
Internal Service funds 1,332,867 469,598$ 35,310 1,837,775
Total 2,131,307$ 469,598$ 56,305$ 931,664$ 4,259$ 3,593,133$ Transfers inTransfers out
In general, transfers are used to 1) transfer any unexpended balance in the General Fund according to the
City’s financial policies, 2) use unrestricted revenues collected in one fund to finance various programs
accounted for in other funds in accordance with budgetary authorizations, and 3) to reimburse the General
Fund for administration services provided to other funds.
In the year ended June 30, 2008, the following one-time transfers were made:
¾ Excess funds in the Contingency Fund in the amount of $469,598 were transferred to the Internal
Service Insurance Fund to eliminate the deficit in that fund.
¾ The Special Revenue Compensated Absences Fund made a transfer in the amount of $35,310 to the
Internal Service Insurance Fund to assist in eliminating the deficit in that fund.
¾ The 4% Utility Users Tax Railroad Right of Way Fund transferred $904 to the General Fund to close
out the fund.
¾ The Non-major governmental Sewer Fund made a transfer in the amount of $15,600 to the General
Fund to provide funding for services related to a new restaurant grease trap inspection program.
¾ The Capital Improvement Fund made a transfer of $56,305 to the General Fund for on-time capital
purchases.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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6. CAPITAL ASSETS
In accordance with GASB Statement No. 34, the City reports all capital assets, including infrastructure, in
the Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets. The City elected to use the “Basic Approach” as defined by
GASB Statement No. 34 for infrastructure reporting. The basic approach records accumulated depreciation
and depreciation expense.
A. Government-Wide Financial Statements
At June 30, 2008, the City’s capital assets consisted of the following:
Government Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
Non-Depreciable Assets:
Land 17,552,077$ 5,188,092$ 22,740,169$
Construction in progress 1,565,914 - 1,565,914
Total non-depreciable assets 19,117,991 5,188,092 24,306,083
Depreciable Assets:
Buildings and structures 4,776,417 5,879,099 10,655,516
Improvements other than buildings 13,232,411 5,610 13,238,021
Machinery and equipment 3,035,076 19,267 3,054,343
Vehicles 3,014,921 3,014,921
Infrastructure 41,334,028 59,650 41,393,678
Total depreciable assets 65,392,853 5,963,626 71,356,479
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings and structures (1,715,583) (951,827) (2,667,410)
Improvements other than buildings (5,456,232) (842) (5,457,074)
Machinery and equipment (1,759,819) (11,471) (1,771,290)
Vehicles (1,648,027) - (1,648,027)
Infrastructure (16,813,651) - (16,813,651)
Total accumulated depreciation (27,393,312) (964,140) (28,357,452)
Total depreciable assets, net 37,999,541 4,999,486 42,999,027
Total capital assets 57,117,532$ 10,187,578$ 67,305,110$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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6. CAPITAL ASSETS, Continued
A. Government-Wide Financial Statements, Continued
The following is a summary of capital assets for governmental activities for the year ended June 30, 2008:
Balance Balance
July 1, 2007 Additions Deletions June 30, 2008
Capital assets not being depreciated:
Land 17,552,077$ 17,552,077$
Construction in progress 1,194,718 498,831$ (127,635)$ 1,565,914
Total capital assets not being depreciated 18,746,795 498,831 (127,635) 19,117,991
Capital assets being depreciated:
Buildings and structures 4,776,417 4,776,417
Improvements other than buildings 13,232,411 13,232,411
Machinery and equipment 2,810,659 224,417 3,035,076
Vehicles 3,100,196 149,068 (234,343) 3,014,921
Infrastructure 40,212,301 1,265,762 (144,035) 41,334,028
Total capital assets being depreciated 64,131,984 1,639,247 (378,378) 65,392,853
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings and structures (1,450,361) (265,222) (1,715,583)
Improvements other than buildings (4,452,381) (1,003,851) (5,456,232)
Machinery and equipment (1,482,032) (277,787) (1,759,819)
Vehicles (1,582,691) (289,252) 223,916 (1,648,027)
Infrastructure (15,662,102) (1,151,549) (16,813,651)
Total accumulated depreciation (24,629,567) (2,987,661) 223,916 (27,393,312)
Total capital assets being depreciated, net 39,502,417 (1,348,414) (154,462) 37,999,541
Total governmental activities 58,249,212$ (849,583)$ (282,097)$ 57,117,532$
The City allocated the depreciation expenses to departments/functions of the government as follows:
General government 60,080$
Public safety 298,294
Community development 7,511
Culture and recreation 40,681
Public works 991,288
Infrastructure 1,151,549
Capital assets held by the governments internal
service funds are charged to the various functions
based on their usage of the assets 438,258
Total depreciation expenses 2,987,661$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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6. CAPITAL ASSETS, Continued
A. Government-Wide Financial Statements, Continued
The following is a summary of capital assets for business-type activities:
Balance Balance
July 1, 2007 Additions Deletions June 30, 2008
Capital assets not being depreciated:
Land 5,188,092$ 5,188,092$
Construction in progress 36,637 (36,637)$ -
Total capital assets not being depreciated 5,224,729 -$ (36,637)$ 5,188,092
Capital assets being depreciated:
Buildings and structures 5,879,099 - 5,879,099
Improvements other than buildings 5,610 5,610
Machinery and equipment 19,267 19,267
Infrastructure - 59,650 59,650
Total capital assets, being depreciated 5,903,976 59,650 - 5,963,626
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings and structures (806,623) (145,204) - (951,827)
Improvements other than buildings (562) (280) (842)
Machinery and equipment (10,155) (1,316) (11,471)
Infrastructure - -
Total accumulated depreciation (817,340) (146,800) - (964,140)
Total capital assets being depreciated, net 5,086,636 (87,150) - 4,999,486
Total business-type activities 10,311,365$ (87,150)$ (36,637)$ 10,187,578$
Business-type activities depreciation expenses for capital assets for the year ended June 30, 2008 are as
follows:
Downtown Enhancement 146,800$
Total depreciation expense 146,800$
B. Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements do not present general government capital assets. They are shown in the
Reconciliation of the Governmental Funds Balances Sheet to the Government-Wide Statement of Net Assets
located after the governmental fund balance sheet in the fund financial statements.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT
A. Long-Term Debt with City Commitment
The following is a summary of compensated absences payable transactions for the year ended June 30,
2008:
Balance Balance Due in Due in more
July 1, 2007 Additions Retirements June 30, 2008 one year than one year
Governmental activities:
Compensated absences 1,090,620$ 1,173,028$ (1,179,690)$ 1,083,958$ 565,067$ 518,891$
Classification
The long-term portion of compensated absences payable has been accrued for the Governmental Activities
on the Government-Wide Financial Statement. Typically, the General Fund (major fund), the Lighting and
Landscaping District Fund, AB939 Fund and the Sewer Fund (non-major funds) have been used to
liquidate the liability for compensated absences. There is no fixed payment schedule to pay these liabilities.
The total amount of compensated absences payable at June 30, 2008, was $1,083,958.
B. Long-Term Debt without City Commitment
At June 30, 2008, the following special assessment bonds are payable from the proceeds of the special
assessment levied and collected on all real property within the special districts. The City is in no way
obligated to repay the debt in the event of default and the debt is not recorded in the accompanying
financial statements.
1998 Lower Pier Special Assessment Bonds
In November 1997, limited obligation improvement bonds in the amount of $400,000 were issued for the
Lower Pier Avenue Assessment District for street and sidewalk improvements in the downtown area. The
City is in no way financially obligated for payments of the bonds, which are secured by private property in
the district. The bonds will be repaid from assessments to the property owners as part of their annual
property tax bill.
The annual debt service requirements by year are as follows:
Year ending Balance
June 30, Principal Interest total
2009 20,000$ 16,575$ 36,575$
2010 20,000 15,275 35,275
2011 20,000 13,975 33,975
2012 25,000 12,512 37,512
2013 25,000 10,888 35,888
2014-2018 155,000 26,813 181,813
Total 265,000$ 96,038$ 361,038$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT, Continued
B. Long-Term Debt without City Commitment, Continued
1999 Myrtle Utility Underground District Special Assessment Bonds
In October 1999, limited obligation improvement bonds in the amount of $1,159,114 were issued for the
Myrtle Avenue Utility Underground Assessment District for the undergrounding of utilities within the
district. The City is in no way financially obligated for payment of the bonds, which are secured by private
property in the district. The bonds will be repaid from assessments to the property owners as part of their
annual property tax bill.
The annual debt service requirements by year are as follows:
Year ending Balance
June 30, Principal Interest total
2009 45,000$ 40,878$ 85,878$
2010 50,000 38,477 88,477
2011 50,000 35,902 85,902
2012 55,000 33,145 88,145
2013 55,000 30,202 85,202
2014-2018 345,000 97,454 442,454
2019-2020 160,000 9,200 169,200
Total 760,000$ 285,258$ 1,045,258$
1999 Loma Utility Underground District Special Assessment Bonds
In October 1999, limited obligation improvement bonds in the amount of $1,324,653 were issued for the
Loma Drive Utility Underground Assessment District for the undergrounding of utilities within the
district. The City is in no way financially obligated for payment of the bonds, which are secured by private
property in the district. The bonds will be repaid from assessments to the property owners as part of their
annual property tax bill.
The annual debt service requirements by year are as follows:
Year ending Balance
June 30, Principal Interest total
2009 50,000$ 44,350$ 94,350$
2010 55,000 41,697 96,697
2011 55,000 38,865 93,865
2012 55,000 35,978 90,978
2013 60,000 32,900 92,900
2014-2018 370,000 106,765 476,765
2019-2020 180,000 10,350 190,350
Total 825,000$ 310,905$ 1,135,905$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT, Continued
B. Long-Term Debt without City Commitment, Continued
2004 Beach Drive Utility Underground Assessment District Special Assessment Bonds
In July 2004, limited obligation improvement bonds in the amount of $404,341 were issued for the Beach
Drive Utility Underground Assessment District for the undergrounding of utilities within the district. The
City is in no way financially obligated for payment of the bonds, which are secured by private property in
the district. The bonds will be repaid from assessments to the property owners as part of their annual
property tax bill.
The annual debt service requirements by year are as follows:
Year ending Balance
June 30, Principal Interest total
2009 14,412$ 17,221$ 31,633$
2010 15,104 16,513 31,617
2011 15,828 15,770 31,598
2012 16,588 14,992 31,580
2013 17,385 14,177 31,562
2014-2018 100,270 57,216 157,486
2019-2023 126,758 30,092 156,850
2024-2025 59,630 2,896 62,526
365,975$ 168,877$ 534,852$
2005 Bayview Drive Utility Underground Assessment District Improvement Bonds
In February 2005, limited obligation improvement bonds in the amount of $951,667 were issued for the
Bayview Drive Utility Underground Assessment District for the undergrounding of utilities within the
district. The City is in no way financially obligated for payment of the bonds, which are secured by private
property in the district. The bonds will be repaid from assessments to the property owners as part of their
annual property tax bill.
The annual debt service requirements by year are as follows:
Year ending Balance
June 30, Principal Interest total
2009 33,841$ 31,074$ 64,915$
2010 30,280 29,711 59,991
2011 31,779 28,392 60,171
2012 33,342 27,009 60,351
2013 34,972 25,557 60,529
2014-2018 186,831 104,382 291,213
2019-2023 229,308 60,991 290,299
2024-2026 167,714 10,925 178,639
Total 748,067$ 318,041$ 1,066,108$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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8. OTHER REQUIRED FUND DISCLOSURES
A. Deficit Fund Balances
At June 30, 2008, the following funds had a deficit fund balance:
Beach Drive 2 Underground District (65,520)$
Prospect Utility Underground District (200,000)$
The deficits in the Beach Drive 2 Underground District and the Prospect Utility Underground District funds
represent “start up” costs for the districts and will be eliminated once the districts have been formed and
assessment collections are received. If the districts are not approved, the costs will be borne by the City and
transferred to another fund.
B. Deficit Unrestricted Net Assets
At June 30, 2008, the following fund had deficit unrestricted net assets:
Downtown Enhancement $(1,443,914)
The deficit in this fund represents advances from the special revenue Contingency Fund, the internal service
Insurance Fund and the internal service Equipment Replacement Fund for the purchase of property adjacent to
City Hall that is used as a storage facility. The deficit will be eliminated with future revenues received from an
operating lease on the facility.
C. Fund Closures
The Special Revenue 4% Utility Users Tax Railroad Right of Way Fund was combined with the General Fund
since the funds were used for parks capital improvement projects. The remaining balance of $904 was interest
earned by the fund through June 30, 2008.
9. RISK MANAGEMENT
The City maintains an internal service fund to account for the City’s general liability and workers’
compensation claims, automobile, property, and unemployment insurance.
The City is self-insured for each general liability claim up to $250,000. The City is insured above the self-
insured retention for general liability insurance coverage, up to a maximum of $20,000,000 per occurrence,
as a member of the Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA).
The City of Hermosa Beach purchases workers’ compensation coverage through a self-insured program
available through ICRMA. The City maintains a $500,000 self-insured retention limit and participates in a
self-insured risk sharing pool through the ICRMA and the California State Association of Counties
(CSAC). Together, these two joint powers authorities provide a shared limit of coverage up to a maximum
of $200 million.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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9. RISK MANAGEMENT, Continued
ICRMA is a joint exercise of powers authority organized and operating pursuant to the California
Government Code. ICRMA was formed in 1980 pursuant to joint exercise of power agreements for
insurance and risk management purposes, which, as amended, enable ICRMA to provide programs of risk
sharing, insurance and risk management services in connection with liability, property, and workers’
compensation claims.
ICRMA’s annual budget is based on estimated actuarially determined member losses within the risk
sharing layer, administrative expenses and excess insurance.
The City’s premiums to ICRMA in the amount of $445,322 for the fiscal year 2007-2008 are in accordance
with formulas established by ICRMA. The City is liable for possible additional assessments and
withdrawal costs under terms of the membership agreement, however there has never been an additional
assessment since the pool was formed.
The City has entered into contracts with third party administrators who supervise and administer the
City’s general liability and workers’ compensation insurance program. Claim loss estimates are
determined by the third party administrator based on the nature of an individual claim. The loss estimates
include amounts for future compensation, medical, legal and administrative fees. The City also includes
estimated claims incurred but not reported (IBNR) provided by an actuary. Reimbursement requests are
submitted to the City on a monthly basis as claims are paid.
The workers’ compensation and general liability claims payable of $5,156,430 reported at June 30, 2008, are
based on the requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 10, which requires
that a liability for claims be reported if information prior to the issuance of the financial statements
indicates that it is probable that a liability has been incurred at the date of the financial statements and the
amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Changes in the Fund’s claims liability amounts were as
follows:
Beginning Claims and End Amounts
of Year Changes in Claim of Year Due within
Liability Estimates Payments Liability One Year
Workers' Compensation
2004-2005 2,563,966$ 1,566,804$ (1,093,213)$ 3,037,557$ 690,000$
2005-2006 3,037,557 676,379 (712,689) 3,001,247 746,000
2006-2007 3,001,247 902,765 (1,115,581) 2,788,431 538,526
2007-2008 2,788,431 2,014,658 (1,191,871) 3,611,218 711,902
General Liability
2004-2005 370,675 983,340 (736,082) 617,933 202,000
2005-2006 617,933 1,046,991 (810,322) 854,602 302,000
2006-2007 854,602 1,286,956 (1,031,824) 1,109,734 455,520
2007-2008 1,109,734 1,334,987 (899,509) 1,545,212 626,436
Detailed financial information may be obtained from the ICRMA Program Administrator located at 3780
Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 470, Long Beach, California 90806.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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10. RETIREMENT PLANS
A. Public Employee Retirement System
Plan Description
The City contributes to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), a cost-sharing
multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan. CalPERS provides retirement and disability benefits,
annual cost-of-living adjustments, and death benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. CalPERS acts as a
common investment and administrative agent for participating public entities within the State of
California. Benefit provisions and all other requirements are established by State statute and City
ordinance. Copies of the CalPERS annual financial report may be obtained from their Executive Office
located at 400 P Street, Sacramento, California 95814.
Funding Policy
City employees are required by State statute to contribute 7% for miscellaneous employees and 9% for
safety employees of their annual covered salary. As a negotiated benefit, the City makes the contributions
required of City employees on their behalf. Those contributions amounted to $912,648 for the year ended
June 30, 2008. The City, as the employer, is required to contribute for fiscal year 2007-2008 at actuarially
determined rates which are applied to annual covered payroll. The 2007-2008 rate is 14.835% for
miscellaneous employees, 51.366% for police employees and 36.281% for fire employees. The contribution
requirements of City employees and the City employer are established and may be amended by CalPERS.
Annual Pension Cost
For fiscal year 2007-2008, the City’s annual pension cost of $3,463,455 for CalPERS was equal to the City’s
required and actual contributions, of which $849,334 is for the miscellaneous plan, $1,950,264 for the police
plan and $663,857 for the fire plan. The required contribution was determined as part of the June 30, 2005,
actuarial valuation using the entry age normal actuarial cost method.
The following actuarial assumptions, while not required, are included to provide information deemed
useful to the City Council: (a) 7.75% investment rate of return (net of administrative expenses); (b) projected
salary increases ranging from 3.25% to 14.45% depending on age, service, and type of employment, and (c)
3.25% per year cost-of-living adjustments. Both (a) and (b) included an inflation component of 3%. The
actuarial value of PERS assets was determined using techniques that smooth the effects of short-term
volatility in the market value of investments over a fifteen year period. PERS unfunded actuarial accrued
liability (or surplus) is being amortized as a level percentage of projected payroll over a closed period equal
to the average amortization period at the plan’s date of entry into the CalPERS Risk Pool. The amortization
period at June 30, 2005 was 15 years for prior and current service unfunded liability.
THREE-YEAR TREND INFORMATION FOR PERS
Miscellaneous Plan
Pension Cost APC Net Pension
Fiscal Year (APC) Contributed Obligation
6/30/2006 686,428$ 100% -$
6/30/2007 813,702 100% -
6/30/2008 849,334 100% -
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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10. RETIREMENT PLANS, Continued
A. Public Employee Retirement System, Continued
Annual Pension Cost, Continued
Police Plan
Annual Percentage of
Pension Cost APC Net Pension
Fiscal Year (APC) Contributed Obligation
6/30/2006 1,583,411$ 100% -$
6/30/2007 1,847,429 100% -
6/30/2008 1,950,264 100% - Fire Plan
Annual Percentage of
Pension Cost APC Net Pension
Fiscal Year (APC) Contributed Obligation
6/30/2006 708,865$ 100% -$
6/30/2007 755,290 100% -
6/30/2008 663,857 100% -
B. Other Post-Employment Benefits
An actuary was hired to determine the Annual Required Contribution for benefits for police officers
retiring after July 1, 2003. A temporary Agency Fund was established in 2003-2004 to account for
contributions and expenditures related to these benefits. In June 2005, an actuary was hired to determine
the Annual Required Contributions for all city employees retiring after June 30, 2005. In 2005-06, these
benefits were added to the temporary agency fund previously mentioned. On June 12, 2008, the City
Council adopted a resolution authorizing participation in a post retirement health care plan trust to be
administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and Union Bank of California (See Note 12 –
Subsequent Events for details). In July 2007, the City signed an agreement with Public Agency Retirement
Services to create and administer an irrevocable trust fund for the payment of other post employment
benefits for city employees in compliance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement 43,
Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans. Funds in the amount of
$1,400,967 that were previously set aside for this purpose in a temporary Agency Fund were forwarded to
Union Bank pursuant to the agreement in August 2007 to establish the trust. Contributions were
forwarded on a monthly basis. For fiscal year 2007-2008, twenty-five retirees received benefits at a total
cost of $60, 682.
Plan Description. The City of Hermosa Beach (City) participates in a post retirement health care plan trust
(Plan) administered by Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) and Union Bank of California. The Plan
provides medical insurance benefits to eligible retirees. The City issues a publicly available financial report
that includes financial statements and required supplementary information for the Plan. That report may
be obtained by writing to City of Hermosa Beach, 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Plan is comprised of several groups with those retirees providing service to the City prior to the year
2000 and several bargaining units, including General and Supervisory; Professional and Administrative
Employees Association; Hermosa Beach Management Association; Police Management Association; Police
Officers Association; and Firefighters Association.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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10. RETIREMENT PLANS, Continued
B. Other Post-Employment Benefits, Continued
The range of monthly benefits to be paid by the City ranges from $40 to $350 per month based on years of
service from 10 years to 20 years provided to the City.
The monthly benefits paid by the City are subject to change with increases provided based on age at
retirement and years of service.
Eligibility. All of the Plan’s employees became participants in accordance with negotiated Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) as negotiated by each group or bargaining unit. In order to receive benefits, eligible
employees must meet the minimum requirements defined in their MOU. Participants of the Plan as of June
30, 2008 are as follows:
Participants Total
Active employees 132
Retirees 25
Total 157
Funding Policy. The contribution requirements for Plan members and the City are established by a
Memorandum of Understanding as negotiated by each group or bargaining unit. The required contribution
is based on projected pay-as-you-go financing requirements. For fiscal year 2008, the City contributed
$1,876,647, which included the City’s initial contribution of $1,400,967 to the Plan. Plan members receiving
benefits contributed $167,395 of the total premiums, as their required contributions.
Annual OPEB Cost and Net OPEB Obligation. The City’s Annual Other Postemployment Benefit (OPEB)
cost (expense) is calculated based on the Annual Required Contribution of the Employer (ARC), an amount
actuarially determined in accordance with the parameters of GASB Statement 45. The ARC represents a
level of funding that, if paid on an ongoing basis, is projected to cover normal cost each year and amortize
any unfunded actuarial liabilities (or funding excesses) over a period not to exceed thirty years. The City
has elected to amortize its Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) during the current fiscal year.
The following table shows the components of the City’s Annual OPEB cost for the year, the amount actually
contributed to the plan, and changes in the City’s net OPEB Obligation to the Plan:
Total
Annual required contribution 554,000$
Interest on net OPEB obligation -
Adjustment to annual required contribution (79,000)
Annual OPEB cost (expense) 475,000
Contribution Plan:
Initial contribution 1,401,000
2008 contribution 475,000
Contributions made (1,876,000)
Increase in net OPEB obligation (1,401,000)
Net OPEB obliation - beginning of year 1,401,000
Net OPEB obliation - end of year -$
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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10. RETIREMENT PLANS, Continued
B. Other Post-Employment Benefits, Continued
The City’s Annual OPEB cost, the percentage of Annual OPEB cost contributed to the Plan and the net
OPEB obligation for 2008 and is as follows:
Fiscal Annual % of Annual Net
Year OPEB OPEB Cost OPEB
Ended Cost Contributed Obligation
6/30/2008 475,000$ 100.00% -$
Funded Status and Funding Progress. As of June 30, 2005, the most recent actuarial valuation date, the Plan
was not funded. In August 2007, the City made an initial contribution of $1,400,967. As of June 30, 2008,
the Actuarial Accrued Liability for benefits was $4,241,000, and the actuarial value of assets was $1,763,000,
resulting in an UAAL of $(2,478,000). The funded ration was 41.6 percent. The covered payroll (annual
payroll of active employees covered by the Plan) was $8,459,000, and the ratio of UALL to the covered
payroll was 29.3 percent.
Actuarial valuations of an ongoing plan involve estimates of the value of reported amounts and
assumptions about the probability of occurrence of events far into the future. Examples include
assumptions about future employment, mortality, and the healthcare costs trend. Amounts determined
regarding the funded status of the Plan and the Annual Required Contributions of the employer are subject
to continual revision as actual results are compared with past expectations and new estimates are made
about the future. The schedule of funding progress, presented as Required Supplementary Information
following the notes to the basic financial statements, presents multi-year trend information about whether
the actuarial value of Plan Assets is increasing or decreasing over time relative to the Actuarial Accrued
Liabilities for benefits.
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions. Projections of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on
the substantive Plan (the Plan as understood by the employer and the plan members) and include the types
of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing of benefit costs
between the employer and Plan members. The actuarial methods and assumptions used include techniques
that are designed to reduce the effects of short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the
actuarial value of assets, consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculations.
In the June 30, 2005, actuarial valuation, the entry age actuarial cost method was used. The actuarial
assumptions include a 4.5 percent investment rate of return (net of administrative expenses), which is based
on the expected return on funds invested, and an annual healthcare cost trend rate of 10% initially reduced
by decrements to an ultimate rate of 5 percent thereafter. The actuarial assumption for inflation was 3
percent, and the aggregate payroll increases was 3.25 percent used in the actuarial valuation.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
A. Commitments
The City had several outstanding or planned construction projects as of June 30, 2008. These projects are
evidenced by contractual commitments with contractors and include:
Commitment
Project Spent to Date Remaining
Infrastructure 245,630$ 889,528$
Clark Building Refurbishment 43,804 161,805
Community Center Improvements - Phase
4 (Restrooms)12,678 220,867
Community Center General Improvements 16,808 298,415
Hermosa Senior Activity Center 5,612 109,388
City Yard Renovation 244,394 991,330
Beach Restroom Rehabilitation 67,680 403,111
Total 636,606$ 3,074,444$
The infrastructure projects include both street and sewer projects that are funded by multiple funds
including the Proposition C Fund, the Capital Improvement Fund and the Sewer Fund and a State Clean
Beaches Initiative Grant recorded in the Grants Fund. The Clark Building Refurbishment Project is funded
by the Parks/Rec Facility Tax Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund. The City Yard Renovation is
funded by the Equipment Replacement Fund. The Beach Restroom Rehabilitation Project is funded by a
grant recorded in the Proposition A Open Space Fund, the Tyco Fund and the Tyco Tidelands Fund. The
Hermosa Senior Activity Center Project is funded by a grant recorded in the Proposition A Open Space
Fund and the Parks/Rec Facility Tax Fund. The Community Center Improvements, Phase 4 (Restrooms)
Project is funded by a grant recorded in the Community Development Block Grant Fund and the
Parks/Rec Facility Tax Fund. The Community Center General Improvements Project is funded by the
Parks/Rec Facility Tax Fund and the Capital Improvement fund.
B. Contingencies
The City is a defendant in a number of lawsuits, which have arisen in the normal course of business. While
substantial damages are alleged in some of these actions, their outcome cannot be predicted with certainty.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
MacPherson Oil Project
The City entered into a lease with MacPherson Oil in 1992 to allow oil drilling from the City Yard site.
During the time that ensued, MacPherson was taking the necessary steps to obtain all required
environmental reviews and permits. In 1995 the voters enacted a new ordinance by way of an initiative,
entitled Proposition E, to prohibit oil drilling in the City. The issue of whether Proposition E applied to
MacPherson's project was the subject of a lawsuit initiated by Proposition E proponents. The City and
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, Continued
MacPherson argued that Proposition E did not preclude MacPherson from exercising its rights under the
lease. The Court of Appeals, in a final opinion, ruled otherwise, and the oil project is now dead as a result
of that decision.
MacPherson has now sued the City, by way of a cross-complaint in the legal action referred to above, for
damages due to the alleged breach of contract caused by Proposition E. Both parties filed motions for
summary judgment in the trial court. In its motion, MacPherson contended, among other things, that
enactment of Proposition E worked a breach of its lease with the City, entitling it to damages for lost
profits. It claims damages in excess of $100 million. In its motion, the City contended that because the
Court of Appeals has ruled Proposition E not to be an unconstitutional impairment of contract, it cannot
work a breach. The City further contended that the passage of Proposition E made performance of the
lease impossible. Finally, the City contended that if MacPherson is entitled to any damages, it is limited to
restitution, and not lost profits.
In December 2003, the trial court granted the City's motion in its entirety, holding that MacPherson is not
entitled to proceed against the City for damages. MacPherson appealed this ruling to the Court of
appeals, and in an unpublished decision issued in November 2005, the Court of Appeals reversed, rejecting
many of the City's defenses and remanding the case back to the trial court for trial. The City's petition to
the Supreme Court for review of this decision was denied. The case returned to the trial court in early 2006
and was assigned to a new judge, JoAnne O'Donnell, because MacPherson filed a timely objection to the
previous Superior Court judge. The City engaged new trial counsel to defend it in the trial of this case, the
Century City law firm of Bird Marella.
MacPherson filed a motion to amend its cross-complaint to add causes of action for inverse condemnation
and civil rights. Judge O'Donnell denied the motion, ruling that it was barred by laches due to the passage
of time since the original cross-complaint was filed. The City filed a motion to bifurcate the trial, so that
liability issues can be litigated first, and the damages phase litigated only if MacPherson prevails in the
liability phase. Judge O’Donnell granted the motion over MacPherson’s strenuous objections. Thereafter,
the parties actively engaged in pretrial discovery regarding liability, including production of documents,
exchanges of interrogatories, and depositions of witnesses.
Cross-motions for summary judgment on liability were filed and heard, and in early 2008 Judge O'Donnell
denied the City's motion and granted Macpherson's motion, ruling that the City bore the risk of a breach by
way of Proposition E and that the "compliance with all laws" clause in the lease does not provide the City
with a defense. The City's petitions to the Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court seeking
review of that decision were both denied. On October 16, 2008, Judge O'Donnell scheduled a trial date for
the damages phase of the trial for August 12, 2009. The City intends to bring yet another motion for
summary adjudication on the issue of causation in order to limit the City's liability in damages; at some
point in the proceeding, the City will also seek to limit MacPherson's relief to restitution on the theory that
an assessment of lost profits is too speculative.
The City continues to vigorously defend the case. The City has, unsuccessfully thus far, sought legislation
in an effort to limit its damages liability, and has resurrected settlement negotiations. Both the cost of
defense and a potential adverse judgment in this case could have a material effect on the financial picture of
the City.
City of Hermosa Beach
Notes to Basic Financial Statements, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS, Continued
Pension Obligation Bonds
On June 10, 2008, the City Council authorized participation in the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority (CSCDA) and issuance of Pension Obligation Bonds (“POBs”) by the City. The
POBs will be issued through (CSCDA), a statewide financing authority jointly sponsored by the California
State Association of Counties and the League of California Cities.
The purpose of the borrowing is to refinance the City’s Unfunded Accrued Actuarial Liability (“UAAL”)
owed to CalPERS. As of June 30, 2006, the City has a UAAL of $19,462,461. The UAAL is amortized by
CalPERS at an interest rate of 7.75%. At the time the City approved the issuance, it was estimated that the
City would be able to refinance the unfunded liability by issuing Pension Obligation Bonds at interest rates
around 5.00% for a 9 year amortization period, which is the current amortization period with CalPERS. The
primary benefit of issuing POBs would be a reduction in the City’s contribution rate for pension benefits,
thereby reducing expenditures.
The City’s scheduled 2008-09 payment for the UAAL is $1,668,207 (this amount is paid through our PERS
rates as part of the employer contribution). The expected POB debt service payment in 2008-09 at the
projected interest rate would be $1,509,601, with the difference being $158,606 in budgetary savings. Future
POB payments would also be lower than the expected payments due to CalPERS. Issuing the POBs
through the CSCDA financing authority is beneficial because the costs are lower than issuing alone,
documentation is standardized and the overall process will take less staff time. The statewide program also
offers the City structuring options so we can schedule the City’s repayment to meet our future budgetary
constraints. Finally, through the statewide financing authority we expect to obtain the highest credit rating
through municipal bond insurance which lowers the cost. Filing of a validation action in Superior Court is
part of the process. The validation action is necessary to establish the City’s existing obligation and to allow
for the issuance of bonds representing a refunding of the existing liability as an obligation statutorily
required by law. The validation judgment was entered on September 9, 2008 with a 30-day appeal period
which ended October 9, 2008. The law firm of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe will serve as bond counsel; J.P.
Morgan Securities, one of the Finance Teams for CSCDA will serve as financial advisor.
Due to the recent turmoil in the financial markets, the bond rates have changed drastically from the point in
time when the issuance was approved by the City Council. Markets will return to normal at some point,
however, and the City will be prepared to move forward when the rates are favorable.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
City of Hermosa Beach
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited)
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING
Budgets are annually adopted for all governmental and proprietary fund types on a basis consistent with
generally accepted accounting principles. The City is required by its municipal code to adopt an annual
budget on or before June 30 for the ensuing fiscal year. From the effective date of the budget, the amounts
become the “annual appropriated budget.”
The appropriated budget is prepared by fund, department and division. The City Council may amend the
budget by motion during the fiscal year. Expenditures may not legally exceed appropriations at the fund
level. The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts between departments within the same
fund, however, any transfers between funds or revisions that alter total appropriations of any fund require
City Council approval. The legal level of control is therefore at the fund level. An example of this would be
the Finance Department, which has two divisions, Finance Administration, funded by the General Fund and
Finance Cashier, funded by the Parking Fund. The City Manager may approve a transfer from Finance
Administration to another department within the General Fund, however, a transfer from Finance
Administration to Finance Cashier would require City Council approval because the divisions are in two
different funds.
Supplemental appropriations, which increase appropriations, were made during the fiscal year, therefore,
“final” budgeted revenue and appropriation amounts shown in the financial statements represent the
original budget, modified for adjustments during the year. Appropriations lapse at the end of the fiscal
year.
Encumbrances - Under encumbrance accounting, purchase orders, contracts and other commitments for
expenditures are recorded to reserve that portion of the applicable appropriation. Encumbrance accounting
is employed as an extension of formal budgetary accounting. Unexpended appropriations lapse at year-
end.
Following are the budget comparison schedules for the General Fund and applicable major special revenue
funds for which an annual operating budget was adopted.
City of Hermosa Beach
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited), Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING, Continued
Budgetary Comparison Schedule - General Fund
Positive
(Negative)
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund Balance, July 1, 2007 264,049$ 310,693$ 310,693$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Property taxes 10,281,609 10,468,776 10,458,034 (10,742)
Other taxes 8,891,038 8,851,073 8,957,445 106,372
Licenses and permits 721,997 741,081 877,775 136,694
Fines and forfeitures 1,723,627 1,786,719 1,957,484 170,765
Use of money and property 276,900 287,900 379,528 91,628
Intergovernmental 231,068 206,077 217,886 11,809
Charges for services 3,848,327 3,881,152 4,081,035 199,883
Miscellaneous 42,608 212,507 302,421 89,914
Interest earned on investments 164,579 76,689 69,974 (6,715)
Transfers in 869,239 869,239 781,918 (87,321)
Amount available for appropriation 27,315,041 27,691,906 28,394,193 702,287
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Legislative and legal 944,280 994,677 967,423 27,254
General government 2,197,177 2,328,157 2,233,417 94,740
Public safety 17,282,643 17,329,815 17,139,655 190,160
Community development 1,581,710 1,585,810 1,261,825 323,985
Culture and recreation 1,201,983 1,230,077 1,230,077 -
Public works 3,041,617 3,077,989 2,902,980 175,009
Capital outlay 28,768 (28,768)
Transfers out 798,440 2,131,308 2,131,307 1
Total charges to appropriations 27,047,850 28,677,833 27,895,452 782,381
Fund Balance, June 30, 2008 267,191$ (985,927)$ 498,741$ 1,484,668$
Budgeted Amounts
City of Hermosa Beach
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited), Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING, Continued
Budgetary Comparison Schedule – Proposition C Fund
Positive
(Negative)
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund Balance, July 1, 2007 99,228$ 1,788,130$ 1,788,130$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Other Taxes 262,100 262,100 258,984 (3,116)
Interest earned on investments 109,820 135,739 125,417 (10,322)
Amount available for appropriation 471,148 2,185,969 2,172,531 (13,438)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public Works 1,600 1,600 -
Capital outlay 1,662,016 3,200 1,658,816
Total charges to appropriations - 1,662,016 4,800 1,658,816
Fund Balance, June 30, 2008 471,148$ 523,953$ 2,167,731$ 1,643,778$
Budgeted Amounts
City of Hermosa Beach
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited), Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING, Continued
Budgetary Comparison Schedule - Contingency Fund
Positive
(Negative)
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund Balance, July 1, 2007 4,384,403$ 4,582,847$ 4,582,847$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 224,309 295,169 260,314 (34,855)
Amount available for appropriation 4,608,712 4,878,016 4,843,161 (34,855)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Transfers out 469,598 469,598 -
Total charges to appropriations - 469,598 469,598 -
Fund Balance, June 30, 2008 4,608,712$ 4,408,418$ 4,373,563$ (34,855)$
Budgeted Amounts
City of Hermosa Beach
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited), Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING, Continued
Budgetary Comparison Schedule - Capital Improvement Fund
Positive
(Negative)
Actual Variance with
Original Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund Balance, July 1, 2007 1,268,137$ 2,153,186$ 2,153,186$ -$
Resources (inflows):
CDBG Funds Exchange 100,000 100,000
Interest earned on investments 263,324 142,526 124,746 (17,780)
Transfers in 175,000 175,000 175,000 -
Amount available for appropriation 1,706,461 2,470,712 2,552,932 82,220
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Capital outlay 1,420,918 2,200,746 862,179 (1,338,567)
Transfers out 56,305 56,305 56,305 -
Total charges to appropriations 1,477,223 2,257,051 918,484 (1,338,567)
Fund Balance, June 30, 2008 229,238$ 213,661$ 1,634,448$ 1,420,787$
Budgeted Amounts
City of Hermosa Beach
Required Supplementary Information (Unaudited), Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
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Schedule of Funding Progress for the City’s OPEB Plan
Unfunded
Actuarial
Actuarial Unfunded Liability as
Actuarial Actuarial Accrued Actuarial Percentage of
Valuation Asset Liability Accrued Funded Covered Covered
Date Value Entry Age Liability Ratio Payroll Payroll
6/30/2008 1,763,000$ 4,241,000$ (2,478,000)$ 41.6% 8,459,000$ 29.3%
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds:
Lighting and Landscaping District Fund - This fund is used to account for the Lighting Assessment District, which
was created for street lighting/median maintenance purposes pursuant to Street and highway Code 22500-22679.
State Gas Tax Fund - This fund is used to account for the City's share of state gasoline tax, which is restricted for
use on public streets. Restricted Transportation Development Act funds from Los Angeles County Transportation
Commission for the Strand Walkway Project and Bicycle Path Project are also accounted for in this fund.
AB 939 Fund - This fund is used to account for the fees collected in connection with solid waste collection. The
fees are used to implement a Source Reduction and Recycling Element and a Household Waste Element.
Compensated Absences Fund - This fund is used to account for funds set aside to provide for liabilities associated
with vacation time, sick time, etc. accumulated by employees.
Prop A Open Space Fund - This fund is used to account for funds generated by passage of the L.A. County Safe
Neighborhood Parks Bond Act by County voters for the purpose of improving parks and recreational facilities.
Tyco Fund - This fund is used to account for funds received from an easement granted for construction of a
transpacific, submarine fiber optic cable system originating in Japan with a landing in Hermosa Beach. The project
will provide additional capacity.
Tyco Tidelands Fund -This fund is used to account for the portion of the funds specific to the tidelands and
submerged lands received from an easement granted for construction of a transpacific, submarine fiber optic cable
system originating in Japan with a landing in Hermosa Beach that were set aside to build one new restroom and
rehabilitate three existing restrooms at the beach.
Parks/Recreation Facilities Tax Fund - This fund is used to account for revenue from subdivision fees and park or
recreation facility tax fees on new dwellings. Generally, the funds are to be used for acquisition, improvements
and expansion of park or recreational facilities.
4% Utility Users Tax Fund - This fund was used to account for funds remaining from a 4% utility users tax which
was pledged for lease payments relating to certificates of participation (COPs) for the purchase of open space. The
COPs were defeased in 1997. The remaining balance in the fund was closed out to the General Fund in 2007-08.
Building Improvement Fund - This fund is intended to provide funds for ongoing building maintenance.
Bayview Drive Administrative Expense Fund - This fund is used to account for all administrative expenditures
required for the Bayview Utility Underground Special Assessment District.
Lower Pier Administrative Expense Fund - This fund is used to account for all administrative expenditures
required for the Lower Pier District. These funds are invested but interest is not allocated to this fund because it is
not required by the bond documents.
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS, Continued
Special Revenue Funds, Continued:
Myrtle District Administrative Expense Fund - This fund is used to account for all administrative expenditures
required for the Myrtle Avenue Utility Underground Special Assessment District.
Loma District Administrative Expense Fund - This fund is used to account for all administrative expenditures
required for the Loma Drive Utility Underground Special Assessment District.
Beach Drive Assessment District Administrative Expense Fund -This fund is used to account for all
administrative expenditures required for the Loma Drive Utility Underground Special Assessment District.
Community Development Block Grant Fund - This fund is used to account for funds received for participation in
the federal block grant program. Projects must be approved by the County CDBG Commission.
Proposition "A" Transit Fund - Transit revenue consists primarily of Proposition A fund (the 1/2 cent sales tax for
Los Angeles County transportation purposes). The City currently operates a Dial-a-Ride program for seniors, a
taxi voucher program, a commuter bus, special event and after school program shuttles and subsidizes bus passes
for senior citizens and students.
Grants Fund - This fund is used to account for State and Federal grants for specific projects.
Air Quality Management District Fund - This fund is used to account for funds distributed by the South Coast Air
Quality Management district. The revenues are restricted to programs which promote reduction in air pollution
from motor vehicles.
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS)- This fund is used to account for funds received from the
Citizen Option for Public Safety (COPS) program, established by the State Legislature in fiscal year 1996-1997.
Funds must be used for front line municipal police services and must supplement and not supplant existing
funding.
California Law Enforcement Equipment Program Fund (CLEEP)- Funds received for the purchase of high
technology law enforcement equipment.
Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft Prevention (TRAP) Fund - Funds provided by a $1 fee on vehicle registration
implemented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor for a program to deter, investigate and prosecute
vehicle theft in Los Angeles County.
Sewer Fund - This fund is used to account for funds derived from a portion of the 6% utility user tax and
miscellaneous services charges. Funds are spent on the Sewer/Storm Drain Department and capital sewer
projects.
Asset Seizure and Forfeiture Fund - This fund is used to account for property seized as a result of illegal activity
and forfeited to the Police Department. Funds must be used for law enforcement purposes to supplement, not
replace or decrease, existing appropriations.
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NON-MAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS, Continued
Special Revenue Funds, Continued:
Fire Protection Fund - This fund is used to account for fire flow fees which are used to upgrade and enhance the
fire flow capabilities of the fire protection system in the City and for upgrades to fire facilities.
Retirement Stabilization Fund - This fund is used to account for funds set aside for use when retirement rates are
unstable and have therefore increased beyond expectations.
Artesia Boulevard Relinquishment Fund - This fund is used to track the costs related to the transfer ownership of
Artesia Boulevard from the State to the City. During the fiscal year 2000-01, the State of California determined an
estimated cost for the rehabilitation of the street which will be contributed to the City as a part of the transfer of
ownership.
Beach Drive 2 Underground District Fund -This fund is used to account for funds set aside for the creation of a
new utility undergrounding district. The expenditures in this fund will be reimbursed to the City upon formation
of the district.
Myrtle Utility Underground Improvement Fund - This fund is used to account for expenditures relating to the cost
for utility undergrounding in the special assessment district. It is also used to account for proceeds from bonds
sold to finance the cost of the undergrounding. The bonds are secured by liens against real property within the
district and will be repaid from assessments against the property. The City is not obligated in any way with
respect to the bonds.
Bayview Drive Underground District Improvement Fund - This fund is used to account for expenditures relating to
the cost for utility undergrounding in the special assessment district. It is also used to account for proceeds from
bonds sold to finance the cost of the undergrounding. The bonds are secured by liens against real property within
the district and will be repaid from assessments against the property. The City is not obligated in any way with
respect to the bonds.
Beach Drive Underground District Improvement Fund - This fund is used to account for expenditures relating to
the cost for utility undergrounding in the special assessment district. It is also used to account for proceeds from
bonds sold to finance the cost of the undergrounding. The bonds are secured by liens against real property within
the district and will be repaid from assessments against the property. The City is not obligated in any way with
respect to the bonds.
Prospect Utility Underground District Fund - This fund is used to account for funds set aside for the creation of a
new utility undergrounding district. The expenditures in this fund will be reimbursed to the City upon formation
of the district.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Balance Sheet
Non-Major Governmental Funds
June 30, 2008
Lighting and Prop A
Landscaping State Compensated Open
District Gas Tax AB 939 Absences Space Tyco
ASSETS
Cash and investments 138,749$ 32,152$ 298,160$ 272,655$ 3$ 422,337$
Reimbursable grants receivable 5,612
Interest receivable
on investments 1,374 129 2,974 4,353
Other accounts receivable 17,464 516,239 4,928
Property taxes receivable 17,688
Other assets
Due from other funds
Total assets 175,275$ 548,520$ 306,062$ 272,655$ 5,615$ 426,690$
LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 22,421$ 2,005$ 5,612
Accrued wages and
compensated absences 16,386 8,032
Deferred revenue 17,688 78,225
Due to other funds
Advances to other funds
Total liabilities 56,495 - 10,037 -$ 5,612$ 78,225$
Fund Balances:
Reserved:
Re-appropriations 41,600
Bike paths 14,752
Traffic congestion relief 12,682
Unreserved, designated:
Special revenue
Justice and
treasury department
Unreserved, undesignated:
Special revenue 118,780 521,086 254,425 272,655 3 348,465
Total fund balances 118,780 548,520 296,025 272,655 3 348,465
Total liabilities
and fund balances 175,275$ 548,520$ 306,062$ 272,655$ 5,615$ 426,690$
Special Revenue Funds
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Parks/ Bayview Dr Lower Pier Myrtle Dist Loma Dist
Tyco Recreation 4% Utility Building Admin Admin Admin Admin
Tidelands Facility Tax Users Tax Improvement Expense Expense Expense Expense
256,606$ 255,202$ 3,817$ 931$ 3,060$ 11,129$ 14,764$
2,552 2,538 31 9 110 147
259,158$ 257,740$ -$ 3,848$ 940$ 3,060$ 11,239$ 14,911$
13,931$ 16,964$ 414$ 337$ 491$ 689$
5,305
13,931$ 22,269 - - 414 337 491 689
49,172 167,118
196,055 68,353 - 3,848 526 2,723 10,748 14,222
245,227 235,471 - 3,848 526 2,723 10,748 14,222
259,158$ 257,740$ -$ 3,848$ 940$ 3,060$ 11,239$ 14,911$
(Continued)
Special Revenue Funds
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Balance Sheet, Continued
Non-Major Governmental Funds, Continued
June 30, 2008
Beach Drive Community Air Supplemental
Assessment Development Quality Law
Dist Admin Block Proposition "A" Management Enforcement
Expense Grant Transit Grants District Services
ASSETS
Cash and investments 973$ 217$ 902,074$ 125,250$ 185,719$
Reimbursable grants receivable 40,515$
Interest receivable
on investments 10 8,953 1,241 1,753
Other accounts receivable 1,114 4,265 6,078
Property taxes receivable
Other assets 200
Due from other funds
Total assets 983$ 1,331$ 915,492$ 40,515$ 132,569$ 187,472$
LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 339$ 1,324$ 45,586$ 7,036$
Accrued wages and
compensated absences 528 (3) (6)$ 4,240$
Deferred revenue
Due to other funds 24,235
Advances from other funds
Total liabilities 339 1,324 46,114 31,268 (6) 4,240
Fund Balances:
Reserved:
Re-appropriations 8,534 26,739
Bike paths
Traffic Congestion Relief
Unreserved, designated:
Special revenue
Justice and
treasury department
Unreserved, undesignated:
Special revenue 644 7 869,378 713 132,575 156,493
Total fund balances 644 7 869,378 9,247 132,575 183,232
Total liabilities
and fund balances 983$ 1,331$ 915,492$ 40,515$ 132,569$ 187,472$
Special Revenue Funds
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California Law
Enforcement Taskforce for Artesia
Equipment Regional Asset Blvd. Beach Drive 2
Program Auto Theft Seizure and Fire Retirement Relinquish- Underground
(CLEEP) Prevention Sewer Forfeiture Protection Stabilization ment District
1,653$ 565,189$ 98,043$ 66,522$ 740,987$ 17,822$
12 5,695 975 655 7,370 225
37,756$ 30,212 14,012
5,416
53,732
1,665$ 37,756$ 660,244$ 113,030$ 67,177$ 748,357$ 18,047$ -$
207,638$ 2,454$ 2,001$
8,259$ 28,593 26
29,497
65,520
- 37,756 236,231 -$ 2,480$ -$ 2,001 65,520
54,929 64,697 16,046
39,212
1,665 - 369,084 73,818 748,357 (65,520)
1,665 - 424,013 113,030 64,697 748,357 16,046 (65,520)
1,665$ 37,756$ 660,244$ 113,030$ 67,177$ 748,357$ 18,047$ -$
(Continued)
Special Revenue Funds
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Balance Sheet, Continued
Non-Major Governmental Funds, Continued
June 30, 2008
Prospect
Myrtle Utility Bayview Beach Drive Utility Total Other
Underground Underground Underground Underground Governmental
Improvement District District District Funds
ASSETS
Cash and investments 9,563$ 198,352$ 88,785$ 4,710,714$
Reimbursable grants receivable 46,127
Interest receivable
on investments 96 1,965 880 44,047
Other accounts receivable 632,068
Property taxes receivable 17,688
Other assets 5,616
Due from other funds 53,732
Total assets 9,659$ 200,317$ 89,665$ -$ 5,509,992$
LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCES
Liabilities:
Accounts payable 329,242$
Accrued wages and
compensated absences 71,360
Deferred revenue 95,913
Due to other funds 53,732
Advances from other funds 200,000 265,520
Total liabilities -$ -$ -$ 200,000 815,767
Fund Balances:
Reserved:
Re-appropriations 26,400 455,235
Bike paths 14,752
Strand walkways 12,682
Unreserved, designated:
Special revenue
Justice and
treasury department 39,212
Unreserved, undesignated:
Special revenue 9,659 173,917 89,665 (200,000) 4,172,344
Total fund balances 9,659 200,317 89,665 (200,000) 4,694,225
Total liabilities
and fund balances 9,659$ 200,317$ 89,665$ -$ 5,509,992$
(Concluded)
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Non-Major Governmental Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Lighting and Prop A
Landscaping State Compensated Open
District Gas Tax AB 939 Absences Space Tyco
REVENUES:
Property taxes 449,085$
Other taxes
Fines and forfeitures
Use of money and property 300,000$
Intergovernmental 760,898$ 26,169$
Charges for services 58,458$
Miscellaneous 94
Interest earned on investments 5,524 255 19,419 17,708
Total revenues 454,703 761,153 77,877 -$ 26,169 317,708
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
General government 84,986
Public safety
Community development
Culture & recreation
Public works 524,232
Capital outlay 19,518 5,612 251
Total expenditures 524,232 19,518 84,986 - 5,612 251
REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES (69,529) 741,635 (7,109) - 20,557 317,457
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES):
Transfers in 98,440
Transfers out (10,835) (264,672) (35,310) (20,557) (175,000)
Total other financing
sources (uses)87,605 (264,672) - (35,310) (20,557) (175,000)
NET CHANGE IN
FUND BALANCES 18,076 476,963 (7,109) (35,310) - 142,457
FUND BALANCES:
Beginning of year 100,704 71,557 303,134 307,965 3 206,008
End of year 118,780$ 548,520$ 296,025$ 272,655$ 3$ 348,465$
Special Revenue Funds
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Parks/ Bayview Dr Lower Pier Myrtle Dist Loma Dist
Tyco Recreation 4% Utility Building Admin Admin Admin Admin
Tidelands Facility Tax Users Tax Improvement Expense Expense Expense Expense
3,500$
190,536 4,620$ 3,324$ 9,391$ 10,379$
17,801$ 9,934 1,713$ 189$ 83 706 926 17,801 203,970 1,713 189 4,703 3,324 10,097 11,305
1,565 1,325 5,415 5,879
3,786
57,229
56,010 37,544
56,010 98,559 - - 1,565 1,325 5,415 5,879
(38,209) 105,411 1,713 189 3,138 1,999 4,682 5,426
(904) (2,693) (1,132) (3,279) (3,748)
- - (904) - (2,693) (1,132) (3,279) (3,748)
(38,209) 105,411 809 189 445 867 1,403 1,678
283,436 130,060 (809) 3,659 81 1,856 9,345 12,544
245,227$ 235,471$ -$ 3,848$ 526$ 2,723$ 10,748$ 14,222$
(Continued)
Special Revenue Funds
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Non-Major Governmental Funds, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Beach Drive Community Air
Assessment Development Quality Supplemental
Dist Admin Block Proposition "A" Management Law
Expense Grant Transit Grants District Enforcement
REVENUES:
Property taxes
Other taxes 310,436$ 100,000$
Fines and forfeitures
Use of money and property
Intergovernmental 9,536$ 62,201$ 23,259$
Charges for services 5,919
Miscellaneous 2,958$ 9,287
Interest earned on investments 67 50,731 7,121 10,561
Total revenues 3,025 9,536 367,086 71,488 30,380 110,561
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
General government 1,434 98,980 225
Public safety 39,982 9,192 38,456
Community development 9,534 11,958
Culture & recreation 15,388
Public works 3,865
Capital outlay 57,428 50,444
Total expenditures 1,434 9,534 166,308 70,485 225 88,900
REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 1,591 2 200,778 1,003 30,155 21,661
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES):
Transfers in
Transfers out (1,144)
Total other financing
sources (uses)(1,144) - - - - -
NET CHANGE IN
FUND BALANCES 447 2 200,778 1,003 30,155 21,661
FUND BALANCES:
Beginning of year 197 5 668,600 8,244 102,420 161,571
End of year 644$ 7$ 869,378$ 9,247$ 132,575$ 183,232$
Special Revenue Funds
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California Law
Enforcement Taskforce for Artesia
Equipment Regional Asset Blvd. Beach Drive 2
Program Auto Theft Seizure and Fire Retirement Relinquish- Underground
(CLEEP) Prevention Sewer Forfeiture Protection Stabilization ment District
37,038$
147,328$ 29,803$
25,753
2,862 5,980 95,260$
77$ 42,260 5,083 6,547 52,327$ 1,854$
77 147,328 100,678 48,101 101,807 52,327 1,854 -$
147,328
489,268 4,271
509,434 28,219
- 147,328 998,702 - 28,219 - 4,271 -
77 - (898,024) 48,101 73,588 52,327 (2,417) -
700,000
(15,600) (162,000) (234,790)
- - 684,400 - (162,000) (234,790) - -
77 - (213,624) 48,101 (88,412) (182,463) (2,417) -
1,588 - 637,637 64,929 153,109 930,820 18,463 (65,520)
1,665$ -$ 424,013$ 113,030$ 64,697$ 748,357$ 16,046$ (65,520)$
(Continued)
Special Revenue Funds
103
City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Non-Major Governmental Funds, Continued
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Prospect
Myrtle Utility Bayview Beach Drive Utility Total Other
Underground Underground Underground Underground Governmental
Improvement District District District Funds
REVENUES:
Property taxes 449,085$
Other taxes 413,936
Fines and forfeitures 37,038
Use of money and property 300,000
Intergovernmental 1,059,194
Charges for services 90,130
Miscellaneous 334,691
Interest earned on investments 597$ 12,757$ 5,485$ 269,725
Total revenues 597 12,757 5,485 -$ 2,953,799
EXPENDITURES:
Current:
General government 199,809
Public safety 234,958
Community development 21,492
Culture & recreation 19,174
Public works 1,078,865
Capital outlay 23,444 787,904
Total expenditures - 23,444 - - 2,342,202
REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES 597 (10,687) 5,485 - 611,597
OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES (USES):
Transfers in 798,440
Transfers out (931,664)
Total other financing
sources (uses)- - - - (133,224)
NET CHANGE IN
FUND BALANCES 597 (10,687) 5,485 - 478,373
FUND BALANCES:
Beginning of year 9,062 211,004 84,180 (200,000) 4,215,852
End of year 9,659$ 200,317$ 89,665$ (200,000)$ 4,694,225$
(Concluded)
Special Revenue Funds
104
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Lighting and Landscaping District
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 100,704$ 100,704$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Property taxes 456,260 449,085 (7,175)
Miscellaneous - 94 94
Interest earned on investments 4,310 5,524 1,214
Transfers in 98,440 98,440 -
Amount available for appropriation 659,714 653,847 (5,867)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public works 591,118 524,232 66,886
Transfers out 10,835 10,835 -
Total charges to appropriations 601,953 535,067 66,886
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 57,761$ 118,780$ 61,019$
105
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
State Gas Tax
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 71,557$ 71,557$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 388,586 760,898 372,312
Interest earned on investments 4,195 255 (3,940)
Amount available for appropriation 464,338 832,710 368,372
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public Works 14,375 - 14,375
Capital outlay 37,482 19,518 17,964
Transfers out 352,897 264,672 88,225
Total charges to appropriations 404,754 284,190 120,564
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 59,584$ 548,520$ 488,936$
106
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
AB 939
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 303,134$ 303,134$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Charges for services 57,307 58,458 1,151
Interest earned on investments 22,463 19,419 (3,044)
Amount available for appropriation 382,904 381,011 (1,893)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 99,264 84,986 14,278
Capital outlay 41,600 - 41,600
Total charges to appropriations 140,864 84,986 55,878
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 242,040$ 296,025$ 53,985$
107
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Compensated Absences
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 307,965$ 307,965$ -$
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Transfers out 35,310 35,310 -
Total charges to appropriations 35,310 35,310 -
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 272,655$ 272,655$ -$
108
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Prop A Open Space
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 3$ 3$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 370,557 26,169 (344,388)
Amount available for appropriation 370,560 26,172 (344,388)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Capital outlay 350,000 5,612 344,388
Transfers out 20,557 20,557 -
Total charges to appropriations 370,557 26,169 344,388
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 3$ 3$ -$
109
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Tyco
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 206,008$ 206,008$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Use of money and property 300,000 300,000 -
Interest earned on investments 16,751 17,708 957
Amount available for appropriation 522,759 523,716 957
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Capital outlay 213,799 251 213,548
Transfers out 175,000 175,000 -
Total charges to appropriations 388,799 175,251 213,548
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 133,960$ 348,465$ 214,505$
110
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Tyco Tidelands
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 283,436$ 283,436$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investment 20,947 17,801 (3,146)
Amount available for appropriation 304,383 301,237 (3,146)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Capital outlay 301,950 56,010 245,940
Total charges to appropriations 301,950 56,010 245,940
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 2,433$ 245,227$ 242,794$
111
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Parks/Recreation Facility Tax
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 130,060$ 130,060$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Other taxes 3,500 3,500 -
Miscellaneous 155,248 190,536 35,288
Interest earned on investments 9,909 9,934 25
Amount available for appropriation 298,717 334,030 35,313
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Culture and recreation 17,234 3,786 13,448
Public works 90,999 57,229 33,770
Capital outlay 190,484 37,544 152,940
Total charges to appropriations 298,717 98,559 200,158
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 -$ 235,471$ 235,471$
112
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
4% Utility Users Tax
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 (809)$ (809)$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 809 1,713 904
Amount available for appropriation - 904 904
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Transfers out - 904 (904)
Total charges to appropriations - 904 (904)
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 -$ -$ -$
113
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Building Improvement
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 3,659$ 3,659$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 214 189 (25)
Amount available for appropriation 3,873 3,848 (25)
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 3,873$ 3,848$ (25)$
114
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Bayview Drive Administrative Expense
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 81$ 81$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Miscellaneous 4,620 4,620 -
Interest earned on investments 41 83 42
Amount available for appropriation 4,742 4,784 42
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 1,944 1,565 379
Transfers out 2,693 2,693 -
Total charges to appropriations 4,637 4,258 379
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 105$ 526$ 421$
115
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Lower Pier Administrative Expense
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 1,856$ 1,856$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Miscellaneous 3,324 3,324 -
Amount available for appropriation 5,180 5,180 -
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 2,215 1,325 890
Transfers out 1,132 1,132 -
Total charges to appropriations 3,347 2,457 890
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 1,833$ 2,723$ 890$
116
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Myrtle District Administrative Expense
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 9,345$ 9,345$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Miscellaneous 9,391 9,391 -
Interest earned on investments 755 706 (49)
Amount available for appropriation 19,491 19,442 (49)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 6,157 5,415 742
Transfers out 3,279 3,279 -
Total charges to appropriations 9,436 8,694 742
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 10,055$ 10,748$ 693$
117
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Loma District Administrative Expense
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 12,544$ 12,544$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Miscellaneous 10,379 10,379 -
Interest earned on investments 981 926 (55)
Amount available for appropriation 23,904 23,849 (55)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 6,634 5,879 755
Transfers out 3,748 3,748 -
Total charges to appropriations 10,382 9,627 755
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 13,522$ 14,222$ 700$
118
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Beach Drive Assessment District Administrative Expense
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 197$ 197$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Miscellaneous 2,958 2,958 -
Interest earned on investments 31 67 36
Amount available for appropriation 3,186 3,222 36
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 1,896 1,434 462
Transfers out 1,144 1,144 -
Total charges to appropriations 3,040 2,578 462
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 146$ 644$ 498$
119
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Community Development Block Grant
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 5$ 5$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 193,709 9,536 (184,173)
Amount available for appropriation 193,714 9,541 (184,173)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Community development 10,409 9,534 875
Capital outlay 183,300 - 183,300
Total charges to appropriations 193,709 9,534 184,175
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 5$ 7$ 2$
120
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Proposition "A" Transit
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 668,600$ 668,600$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Other taxes 315,511 310,436 (5,075)
Charges for services 5,880 5,919 39
Interest earned on investments 53,584 50,731 (2,853)
Amount available for appropriation 1,043,575 1,035,686 (7,889)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 99,154 98,980 174
Public safety 43,164 39,982 3,182
Community development 11,983 11,958 25
Culture and recreation 30,000 15,388 14,612
Total charges to appropriations 184,301 166,308 17,993
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 859,274$ 869,378$ 10,104$
121
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Grants
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 8,244$ 8,244$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 1,378,739 62,201 (1,316,538)
Miscellaneous 9,229 9,287 58
Amount available for appropriation 1,396,212 79,732 (1,316,480)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public safety 9,229 9,192 37
Public works 13,039 3,865 9,174
Capital outlay 1,373,574 57,428 1,316,146
Total charges to appropriations 1,395,842 70,485 1,325,357
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 370$ 9,247$ 8,877$
122
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Air Quality Management District
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 102,420$ 102,420$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 23,751 23,259 (492)
Interest earned on investments 7,398 7,121 (277)
Amount available for appropriation 133,569 132,800 (769)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
General government 1,000 225 775
Total charges to appropriations 1,000 225 775
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 132,569$ 132,575$ 6$
123
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 161,571$ 161,571$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Other taxes 100,000 100,000 -
Interest earned on investments 13,179 10,561 (2,618)
Amount available for appropriation 274,750 272,132 (2,618)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public safety 78,043 38,456 39,587
Capital outlay 86,616 50,444 36,172
Total charges to appropriations 164,659 88,900 75,759
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 110,091$ 183,232$ 73,141$
124
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
California Law Enforcement Equipment Program
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 1,588$ 1,588$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 97 77 (20)
Amount available for appropriation 1,685 1,665 (20)
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 1,685$ 1,665$ (20)$
125
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Taskforce for Regional Auto Theft Prevention
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 -$ -$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 147,329$ 147,328$ (1)
Amount available for appropriation 147,329 147,328 (1)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public safety 147,329 147,328 1
Total charges to appropriations 147,329 147,328 1
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 -$ -$ -$
126
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Sewer
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 637,637$ 637,637$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Intergovernmental 30,164 29,803 (361)
Charges for services 29,751 25,753 (3,998)
Miscellaneous 4,000 2,862 (1,138)
Interest earned on investments 50,710 42,260 (8,450)
Transfers in 700,000 700,000 -
Amount available for appropriation 1,452,262 1,438,315 (13,947)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public works 653,205 489,268 163,937
Capital outlay 681,999 509,434 172,565
Transfers out 15,600 15,600 -
Total charges to appropriations 1,350,804 1,014,302 336,502
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 101,458$ 424,013$ 322,555$
127
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Asset Seizure and Forfeiture
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 64,929$ 64,929$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Fines and forfeitures 13,000 37,038 24,038
Miscellaneous - 5,980 5,980
Interest earned on investments 5,055 5,083 28
Amount available for appropriation 82,984 113,030 30,046
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 82,984$ 113,030$ 30,046$
128
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Fire Protection
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 153,109$ 153,109$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Miscellaneous 102,775 95,260 (7,515)
Interest earned on investments 9,957 6,547 (3,410)
Amount available for appropriation 265,841 254,916 (10,925)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Capital outlay 103,840 28,219 75,621
Transfers out 162,000 162,000 -
Total charges to appropriations 265,840 190,219 75,621
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 1$ 64,697$ 64,696$
129
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Retirement Stabilization
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 930,820$ 930,820$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 65,390 52,327 (13,063)
Amount available for appropriation 996,210 983,147 (13,063)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Transfers out 234,790 234,790 -
Total charges to appropriations 234,790 234,790 -
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 761,420$ 748,357$ (13,063)$
130
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Artesia Boulevard Relinquishment
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 18,463$ 18,463$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 3,591 1,854 (1,737)
Amount available for appropriation 22,054 20,317 (1,737)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Public works 4,271 4,271 -
Capital outlay 17,783 - 17,783
Total charges to appropriations 22,054 4,271 17,783
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 -$ 16,046$ 16,046$
131
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Beach Drive 2 Underground District
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 (65,520)$ (65,520)$ -$
Amount available for appropriation (65,520) (65,520) -
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 (65,520)$ (65,520)$ -$
132
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Myrtle Utility Underground Improvement
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 9,062$ 9,062$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 654 597 (57)
Amount available for appropriation 9,716 9,659 (57)
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 9,716$ 9,659$ (57)$
133
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Bayview Drive Underground District
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 211,004$ 211,004$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 15,069 12,757 (2,312)
Amount available for appropriation 226,073 223,761 (2,312)
Charges to appropriations (outflows):
Capital outlay 180,531 23,444 157,087
Total charges to appropriations 180,531 23,444 157,087
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 45,542$ 200,317$ 154,775$
134
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Beach Drive Underground District
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 84,180$ 84,180$ -$
Resources (inflows):
Interest earned on investments 6,229 5,485 (744)
Amount available for appropriation 90,409 89,665 (744)
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 90,409$ 89,665$ (744)$
135
City of Hermosa Beach
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - Budget and Actual
Prospect Utility Underground District
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Positive
Budgeted (Negative)
Amounts Actual Variance with
Final Amounts Final Budget
Fund balance, July 1, 2007 (200,000)$ (200,000)$ -$
Amount available for appropriation (200,000) (200,000) -
Fund balance, June 30, 2008 (200,000)$ (200,000)$ -$
136
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
Insurance Fund - This fund was created to account for costs associated with the City's insurances: liability,
workers' compensation, unemployment, auto, property and officials' bonds.
Equipment Replacement Fund - This fund was created to provide ongoing funds to replace assets at the end of the
assets' useful life.
137
City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Net Assets
All Internal Service Funds
June 30, 2008
Equipment
Insurance Replacement
Fund Fund Total
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and investments 4,631,581$ 2,922,315$ 7,553,896$
Other accounts receivables 450 450
Deposits 140,000 140,000
Advances to other funds 618,326 618,327 1,236,653
Other assets 1,959 10,337 12,296
Total current assets 5,391,866 3,551,429 8,943,295
Capital assets, net of
accumulated depreciation 2,447,422 2,447,422
Total assets 5,391,866 5,998,851 11,390,717
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term liabilities 1,338,538 1,338,538
Accounts payable 159,167 76,644 235,811
Accrued wages and compensated absences 24,189 20,167 44,356
Total current liabilities 1,521,894 96,811 1,618,705
Long-term liabilities:
Workers' compensation claims payable 3,611,218 3,611,218
General liability claims payable 1,545,212 1,545,212
Less current portion above (1,338,538) (1,338,538)
Total long-term liabilities 3,817,892 - 3,817,892
Total liabilities 5,339,786 96,811 5,436,597
NET ASSETS
Invested in capital assets 2,447,422 2,447,422
Reserved:
Re-appropriations 251,116 251,116
Unrestricted 52,080 3,203,502 3,255,582
Total net assets 52,080$ 5,902,040$ 5,954,120$
138
City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets
All Internal Service Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Equipment
Insurance Replacement
Fund Fund Total
OPERATING REVENUES:
Charges for services 1,904,711$ 1,342,414$ 3,247,125$
Miscellaneous 132,256 3,027 135,283
Total operating revenues 2,036,967 1,345,441 3,382,408
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Salaries and wages 136,985 247,160 384,145
Contractor services 1,169,627 275,780 1,445,407
Supplies 255 269,816 270,071
Claims expense 3,355,596 3,355,596
Depreciation 438,258 438,258
Total operating expenses 4,662,463 1,231,014 5,893,477
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)(2,625,496) 114,427 (2,511,069)
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES):
Gain on disposal of capital assets 19,018 19,018
Total nonoperating revenues (expenses)- 19,018 19,018
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TRANSFERS (2,625,496) 133,445 (2,492,051)
Transfers in 1,837,775 1,837,775
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (787,721) 133,445 (654,276)
NET ASSETS
Beginning of the year 839,801 5,768,595 6,608,396
.
End of the year 52,080$ 5,902,040$ 5,954,120$
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Cash Flows
All Internal Service Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Equipment
Insurance Replacement
Fund Fund Total
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Cash received from customers 133,157$ 106,987$ 240,144$
Cash received for services from other funds 1,904,711 1,342,414 3,247,125
Cash payments to suppliers of goods and services (1,290,783) (513,486) (1,804,269)
Cash payments to employees for services (135,955) (248,714) (384,669)
Insurance premiums and settlements (2,097,331) (2,097,331)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities (1,486,201) 687,201 (799,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Transfers in 1,837,775 - 1,837,775
Net cash provided by (used for) noncapital financing activities 1,837,775 - 1,837,775
Acquisition of capital assets (440,743) (440,743)
Net cash provided by (used for) capital and related financing activities - (440,743) (440,743)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 351,574 246,458 598,032
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of year 4,280,007 2,675,857 6,955,864
End of year 4,631,581$ 2,922,315$ 7,553,896$
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO NET
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Operating income (loss) (2,625,496)$ 114,427$ (2,511,069)$
Adjustments to reconcile net operating income (loss)
to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation 438,258 438,258
Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Other Accounts Receivables 509 3,136 3,645
Deposits (60,000) (60,000)
Advances to other funds 61,525 61,524 123,049
Other assets (1,133) 39,300 38,167
Worker's compensation claims payable 822,787 822,787
General liability claims payable 435,478 435,478
Accounts payable (120,901) 32,110 (88,791)
Accrued wages and compensated absences 1,030 (1,554) (524)
Total adjustments 1,139,295 572,774 1,712,069
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities (1,486,201)$ 687,201$ (799,000)$
DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTION:
Gain on disposal of capital assets -$ 19,018$ 19,018$
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
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FIDUCIARY FUNDS
The Agency Fund of the City was established to account for transactions related to payments for limited obligation
bonds for the Lower Pier Avenue Assessment District, the Myrtle Avenue Utility Undergrounding Assessment
District, and the Loma Drive Utility Undergrounding Assessment District.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets
All Agency Funds
June 30, 2008
Beach Drive
Bayview Lower Pier Assessment Beach Drive Bayview
Drive District District Assessment Myrtle Avenue Loma Drive Drive
Redemption Redemption Redemption Reserve Assessment Assessment Reserve Total
ASSETS
Cash and investments 51,983$ 38,652$ 25,661$ 3,708$ 92,352$ 91,615$ 12,170$ 316,141$
Interest receivable 514 383 254 37 917 909 120 3,134
Other accounts receivable 5,526 3,027 2,435 6,085 17,073
58,023$ 42,062$ 25,915$ 3,745$ 95,704$ 98,609$ 12,290$ 336,348$
LIABILITIES
Assessment:
Installment account 58,023$ 42,062$ 25,915$ 95,704$ 98,609$ 320,313$
Reserve requirement 3,745$ 12,290$ 16,035
58,023$ 42,062$ 25,915$ 3,745$ 95,704$ 98,609$ 12,290$ 336,348$
Total assets
Total liabilities
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City of Hermosa Beach
Combining Statement of Changes in Assets and Liabilities
All Agency Funds
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Balance Balance
July 1, 2007 Additions Deletions June 30, 2008
ASSETS
Bayview Drive Redemption Fund:
Cash and investments 67,781$ 184,479$ (200,277)$ 51,983$
Interest receivable 1,184 607 (1,277) 514
Other accounts receivable 2,189 5,525 (2,188) 5,526
Lower Pier District Redemption Fund:
Cash and investments 39,175 45,884 (46,407) 38,652
Interest receivable 685 420 (722) 383
Other accounts receivable 1,533 3,027 (1,533) 3,027
Beach Drive Assessment District Redemption Fund:
Cash and investments 22,905 38,344 (35,588) 25,661
Interest receivable 401 891 (1,038) 254
Other accounts receivable 1,547 - (1,547) -
Beach Drive Assessment District Reserve Fund:
Cash and investments 3,461 350 (103) 3,708
Interest receivable 61 41 (65) 37
Myrtle Avenue Assessment Fund:
Cash and investments 83,367 113,918 (104,933) 92,352
Interest receivable 1,461 1,002 (1,546) 917
Other accounts receivable 5,631 2,436 (5,632) 2,435
Loma Drive Assessment Fund:
Cash and investments 88,868 138,134 (135,387) 91,615
Interest receivable 1,555 1,014 (1,660) 909
Other accounts receivable 5,133 6,736 (5,784) 6,085
Bayview Drive Reserve Fund
Cash and investments 11,357 1,165 (352) 12,170
Interest receivable 198 150 (228) 120
Total assets 338,492$ 544,123$ (546,267)$ 336,348$
LIABILITIES
Bayview Drive Redemption Fund:
Assessment installment account 71,154$ 190,611$ (203,742)$ 58,023$
Lower Pier District Redemption Fund:
Assessment installment account 41,393 49,331 (48,662) 42,062
Beach Drive Assessment District Redemption Fund:
Assessment installment account 24,853 39,235 (38,173) 25,915
Beach Drive Assessment District Reserve Fund:
Reserve requirement 3,522 391 (168) 3,745
Myrtle Avenue Assessment Funds:
Assessment installment account 90,459 117,356 (112,111) 95,704
Loma Drive Assessment Fund:
Assessment installment account 95,556 145,884 (142,831) 98,609
Bayview Drive Reserve Fund
Reserve requirement 11,555 1,315 (580) 12,290
Total liabilities 338,492$ 544,123$ (546,267)$ 336,348$
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CAPITAL ASSETS USED IN THE OPERATING
OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
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City of Hermosa Beach
Capital Assets Used in the Operation of Governmental Funds
Schedule By Source*
For the year ended June 30, 2008
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS CAPITAL ASSETS:
Land 17,448,235$
Buildings and improvements 4,504,563
Improvements other than buildings 13,227,866
Machinery and equipment 1,865,577
Vehicles 25,996
Construction in progress 41,334,029
Infrastructure 1,321,521
Total governmental funds capital assets 79,727,787
Accumulated depreciation (25,057,677)
Total governmental funds capital assets, net 54,670,110$
INVESTMENTS IN GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS CAPITAL ASSETS BY SOURCE:
62,880$
General fund revenues 32,383,483
46,946,706
334,718
Total governmental funds capital assets 79,727,787
Accumulated depreciation (25,057,677)
Total governmental funds capital assets, net 54,670,110$
* This schedule presents only the capital asset balances related to governmental funds. Accordingly, the capital assets
reported in the internal service funds are excluded from the above amounts. Generally, the capital assets of internal service
funds are included as governmental activities in the statement of net assets.
State grants
Special revenue funds revenues
Donated assets
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City of Hermosa Beach
Capital Assets Used in the Operation of Governmental Funds
Schedule by Function and Activity*
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Buildings Improvements Machinery
and Other than and Construction
Land Structures Buildings Equipment Vehicles Infrastructure in Progress Total
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
CAPITAL ASSETS
General government 307,349$ 2,006,824$ 97,728$ 307,431$ 2,719,332$
Public safety 534,812 751,295 1,228,938 25,996$ 2,541,041
Community development 99,858 12,755 112,613
Culture and recreation 650,000 1,017,601 203,154 118,848 1,989,603
Public works 16,490,886 945,326 12,075,831 197,605 41,334,029$ 1,321,521$ 72,365,198
17,448,235 4,504,563 13,227,866 1,865,577 25,996 41,334,029 1,321,521 79,727,787
Accumulated depreciation (1,704,709) (5,454,528) (1,069,632) (15,157) (16,813,651) (25,057,677)
17,448,235$ 2,799,854$ 7,773,338$ 795,945$ 10,839$ 24,520,378$ 1,321,521$ 54,670,110$
Total governmental funds capital assets
Total governmental funds capital assets
* This schedule presents only the capital asset balances related to governmental funds. Accordingly, the capital assets reported in the internal service funds are excluded from the
above amounts. Generally, the capital assets of internal service funds are included as governmental activities in the statement of net assets.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Capital Assets Used in the Operation of Governmental Funds
Schedule of Changes in Capital Assets - By Function by Activity*
For the year ended June 30, 2008
Capital Capital
Assets Assets
July 1, 2007 Additions Deletions June 30, 2008
Function and Activity:
General government 2,719,332$ 2,719,332$
Public safety 2,430,916 110,125$ 2,541,041
Community development 112,613 112,613
Culture and recreation 1,989,604 1,989,604
Public works 71,079,102 1,557,766 (271,671)$ 72,365,197
Total governmental funds capital assets 78,331,567 1,667,891 (271,671) 79,727,787
Accumulated depreciation (22,508,274) (2,549,403) (25,057,677)
Total governmental funds capital assets, net 55,823,293$ (881,512)$ (271,671)$ 54,670,110$
* This schedule presents only the capital asset balances related to governmental funds. Accordingly, the capital assets reported in the internal service
funds are excluded from the above amounts.
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Contents Page
Financial Trends 151
Revenue Capacity 154
Debt Capacity 163
Demographic and Economic Information 166
Operating Information 168
1
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
Ratios of General Bonded Debt Outstanding
Pledged-Revenue Coverage
Since the City of Hermosa Beach has no debt, the following schedules are not included in the
Statistical Section:
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of
the government's current levels of outstanding debt and the government's ability to
issue additional debt in the future.1
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader
understand the environment within which the government's financial activities
take place.
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader
understand how the information in the government's financial report relates to the
services the government provides and the activities it performs.
This part of the City of Hermosa Beach's comprehensive annual financial report presents detailed
information as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note
disclosures and required supplementary information says about the government' overall financial
health.
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the
government's financial performance and well being have changed over time.
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the government's
most significant local revenue source, the property tax.
STATISTICAL SECTION
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City of Hermosa Beach
Net Assets by Component
Last Six Fiscal Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Governmental activities:
Invested in capital assets,
net of related debt 52,434,822$ 54,115,206$ 57,049,484$ 56,667,910$ 58,249,212$ 57,117,532$
Restricted 524,561 2,217,823 3,305,478 3,590,623 3,813,004 5,171,642
Unrestricted 15,165,745 15,218,039 14,932,486 15,221,233 12,424,195 10,619,806
Total governmental activities net assets 68,125,128$ 71,551,068$ 75,287,448$ 75,479,766$ 74,486,411$ 72,908,980$
Business-type activities:
Invested in capital assets,
net of related debt 6,796,868$ 6,880,925$ 8,081,080$ 8,297,790$ 10,311,365$ 10,187,758$
Restricted 864,024 - - - - -
Unrestricted 780,346 827,781 502,758 237,824 (1,604,154) (1,443,914)
Total business-type activities net assets 8,441,238$ 7,708,706$ 8,583,838$ 8,535,614$ 8,707,211$ 8,743,844$
Primary government:
Invested in capital assets,
net of related debt 59,231,690$ 60,996,131$ 65,130,564$ 64,965,700$ 68,560,577$ 67,305,110$
Restricted 1,388,585 2,217,823 3,305,478 3,590,623 3,813,004 5,171,642
Unrestricted 15,946,091 16,045,820 15,435,244 15,459,057 10,820,041 9,175,892
Total primary government net assets 76,566,366$ 79,259,774$ 83,871,286$ 84,015,380$ 83,193,622$ 81,652,644$
with the implementation of GASB 34.
The City of Hermosa Beach has elected to show only six years of data for this schedule to coincide
Fiscal Year
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City of Hermosa Beach
Changes in Net Assets
Last Six Fiscal Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Expenses:
Governmental activities:
Legislative and legal 810,589$ 755,591$ 737,903$ 962,682$ 867,481$ 990,342$
General government 1,415,000 1,816,801 1,727,484 1,999,234 2,523,060 2,544,004
Public safety 10,415,111 11,219,997 12,855,036 15,167,715 17,237,156 19,569,031
Community development 968,000 1,115,600 1,355,888 1,349,891 1,424,766 1,358,051
Culture and recreation 1,045,567 965,440 996,021 1,149,070 1,253,882 1,343,223
Public works 4,136,564 4,592,460 6,687,811 7,980,811 7,106,083 6,942,530
Total governmental activities expenses 18,790,831 20,465,889 24,360,143 28,609,403 30,412,428 32,747,181
Business-type activities:
Downtown Enhancement 909,137 939,576 166,732 1,130,499 1,096,039 1,133,746
Parking 1,525,371 1,632,093 1,701,775 - 2 - -
Proposition "A" Transit 302,907 310,113 - 1 - - -
Proposition "C" Transit 103,091 48,119 - 1 - - -
Total business-type activities expenses 2,840,506 2,929,901 1,868,507 1,130,499 1,096,039 1,133,746
Total primary government expenses 21,631,337 23,395,790 26,228,650 29,739,902 31,508,467 33,880,927
Program revenues:
Governmental activities:
Charges for services:
General government 89,037 84,745 88,375 458,900 497,423 563,583
Public safety 833,755 914,655 1,063,594 3,891,881 4,078,709 4,423,335
Community development 768,241 929,695 1,245,622 1,393,212 1,179,786 1,262,109
Culture and recreation 708,296 793,748 874,111 986,137 944,229 1,092,512
Public works 203,533 689,457 2,368,076 808,091 835,845 877,367
Operating grants and contributions 642,214 674,451 721,198 725,136 755,716 731,097
Capital grants and contributions 475,933 665,806 2,465,698 1,042,854 286,930 68,862
Total governmental activities
program revenues: 3,721,009 4,752,557 8,826,674 9,306,211 8,578,638 9,018,865
Business-type activities:
Charges for services:
Downtown Enhancement 774,865 879,495 906,857 1,187,249 1,144,666 1,088,298
Parking 2,503,330 2,895,143 3,247,478 - 2 - -
Proposition A Transit 14,381 14,384 - 1 - - -
Proposition C Transit - - - 1 - - -
Operating grants and contributions - - - - - -
Capital grants and contributions - - - - - -
Total business-type activities
program revenues: 3,292,576 3,789,022 4,154,335 1,187,249 1,144,666 1,088,298
Total primary government
program revenues: 7,013,585 8,541,579 12,981,009 10,493,460 9,723,304 10,107,163
Fiscal Year
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Changes in Net Assets, Continued
Last Six Fiscal Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Net revenues (expenses):
Governmental activities (15,069,822) (15,713,332) (15,533,469) (19,303,192) (21,833,790) (23,728,316)
Business-type activities 452,070 859,121 2,285,828 56,750 48,627 (45,448)
Total net revenues (expenses) (14,617,752) (14,854,211) (13,247,641) (19,246,442) (21,785,163) (23,773,764)
General revenues and other changes in net assets:
Governmental activities:
Taxes:
Property taxes 5,282,147 5,885,480 6,221,535 8,361,888 9,383,544 10,458,034
Sales tax 2,508,346 2,596,135 2,584,015 2,511,004 2,395,390 2,500,659
Other taxes 5,166,212 5,559,070 5,897,908 6,186,641 6,414,534 6,456,786
Grants and contributions not restricted to
specific programs 3,111,569 1,229,911 2,318,501 1,537,667 1,273,625 1,472,191
Investment income 439,050 177,757 467,923 753,746 1,097,128 850,176
Other general revenues 400,658 615,309 272,664 113 170,325 503,414
Transfers 990,593 2,356,585 1,507,304 144,451 11,255 4,259
Total governmental activities 17,898,575 18,420,247 19,269,850 19,495,510 20,745,801 22,245,519
Business-type activities:
Investment income 96,117 73,519 96,365 33,154 48,113 28,320
Other general revenues 498,276 530,773 - 1 - - -
Miscellaneous 10,812 12,966 243 6,323 86,112 57,840
Transfers (990,593) (2,356,585) (1,507,304) (144,451) (11,255) (4,259)
Total business-type activities (385,388) (1,739,327) (1,410,696) (104,974) 122,970 81,901
Total primary government 17,513,187 16,680,920 17,859,154 19,390,536 20,868,771 22,327,420
Changes in net assets
Governmental activities: 2,828,753 2,706,915 3,736,381 192,318 (1,087,989) (1,482,797)
Business-type activities: 66,682 (880,206) 875,132 (48,224) 171,597 36,453
Total primary government 2,895,435$ 1,826,709$ 4,611,513$ 144,094$ (916,392)$ (1,446,344)$
The City of Hermosa Beach has elected to show only six years of data for this schedule to coincide
with the implementation of GASB 34.
1 Transit operations were transferred to special revenue funds in fiscal year 2005.
2 The Parking Fund was combined with the General Fund in fiscal year 2006.
Fiscal Year
153
City of Hermosa Beach
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues By Source
Last Six Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
1/2 cent
Fiscal Real sales tax
year property extension Transient Utility
ended Property Sales transfer Franchise for public occupancy user's Business
June 30 tax tax tax fees safety tax tax license Total
2003 5,282,147$ 2,508,346$ 194,035$ 517,907$ 150,453$ 1,054,272$ 2,137,975$ 689,270$ 12,534,405$
2004 5,885,480 2,596,135 243,390 514,403 162,902 1,291,689 2,652,821 693,865 14,040,685
2005 6,221,535 2,584,015 279,627 590,372 178,539 1,477,612 2,675,196 696,562 14,703,458
2006 8,361,888 2,511,004 305,018 597,754 188,644 1,628,394 2,726,085 740,746 17,059,533
2007 9,383,544 2,395,390 279,219 606,572 189,852 1,769,015 2,769,113 800,763 18,193,468
2008 10,458,034 2,500,659 226,349 634,421 187,277 1,892,363 2,714,029 802,347 19,415,479
The City of Hermosa Beach has elected to show only six years of data for this schedule to coincide
with the implementation of GASB 34.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Six Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
General Fund:
Reserved 231,701$ 230,527$ 103,014$ 158,854$ 142,604$ 241,142$
Unreserved 461,115 403,455 373,817 211,191 168,089 257,599
Total general fund 692,816 633,982 476,831 370,045 310,693 498,741
All other governmental funds:
Reserved 909,806 1,459,679 4,107,762 3,845,091 3,875,682 1,734,658
Unreserved, reported in:
Special revenue funds 11,053,526 12,038,695 10,516,612 10,900,400 8,864,333 11,135,309
Total all other governmental funds 11,963,332$ 13,498,374$ 14,624,374$ 14,745,491$ 12,740,015$ 12,869,967$
The City of Hermosa Beach has elected to show only six years of data for this schedule to coincide
Fiscal Year
with the implementation of GASB 34.
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City of Hermosa Beach
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Six Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Revenues:
Property taxes 5,736,937$ 6,339,123$ 6,668,515$ 8,818,051$ 9,834,400$ 10,907,119$
Other taxes 7,323,267 8,262,205 9,085,304 9,404,925 9,488,447 9,630,365
Licenses and permits 571,682 664,169 701,468 868,085 772,832 877,775
Fines and forfeitures 278,334 371,802 459,106 1,627,274 1,615,777 1,994,522
Use of money and property 2,185,382 590,605 871,782 612,248 656,966 679,528
Intergovernmental 2,175,932 2,168,077 4,333,949 2,278,769 1,299,426 1,277,080
Charges for services 1,254,917 1,414,665 1,852,726 3,905,640 4,125,954 4,171,165
Miscellaneous 645,335 793,633 2,053,250 388,532 349,856 737,112
Interest earned on investments 450,116 177,757 467,925 753,746 1,097,128 850,176
Total revenues 20,621,902 20,782,036 26,494,025 28,657,270 29,240,786 31,124,842
Expenditures
Current:
Legislative and legal 832,157 752,541 727,026 963,031 858,017 967,423
General government 1,245,306 1,259,275 1,340,435 2,220,062 2,426,179 2,433,226
Public safety 10,040,618 10,555,169 12,139,133 14,444,334 16,236,080 17,374,613
Community development 951,856 1,089,056 1,325,219 1,346,996 1,417,596 1,283,317
Culture and recreation 966,621 932,447 940,158 1,124,347 1,205,653 1,249,251
Public works 3,082,096 3,189,361 3,374,363 3,785,554 3,895,291 3,993,055
Capital outlay 4,281,144 3,119,265 6,425,895 3,406,570 4,722,412 1,672,441
Debt service: n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Total expenditures 21,399,798 20,897,114 26,272,229 27,290,894 30,761,228 28,973,326
Excess (deficiency) of revenues
over (under) expenditures (777,896) (115,078) 221,796 1,366,376 (1,520,442) 2,151,516
Other financing sources (uses)
Transfers in 4,016,062 6,962,841 7,368,202 4,273,743 2,550,370 1,755,358
Transfers out (3,625,668) (5,371,555) (6,621,149) (5,625,788) (3,094,756) (3,588,874)
Total other financing
sources (uses) 390,394 1,591,286 747,053 (1,352,045) (544,386) (1,833,516)
Net change in fund balances (387,502)$ 1,476,208$ 968,849$ 14,331$ (2,064,828)$ 318,000$
Debt service as a percentage of
noncapital expenditures 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
The City of Hermosa Beach has elected to show only six years of data for this schedule, to coincide
with the implementation of GASB 34. The City has no debt, therefore Debt Service as a percentage
of noncapital expenditures is 0.0% for all years.
Fiscal Year
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City of Hermosa Beach
General Government Tax Revenues By Source
Last Six Fiscal Years
(modified accrual basis of accounting)
Fiscal Real
year property Transient Utility
ended Property Sales transfer Franchise occupancy user's
June 30 tax tax tax fees tax tax Other Total
2003 5,736,937$ 2,508,346$ 194,035$ 517,907$ 1,054,272$ 2,137,975$ 910,732$ 13,060,204$
2004 6,339,123 2,596,135 243,390 514,403 1,291,689 2,652,821 963,767 14,601,328
2005 6,668,515 2,584,015 279,627 590,372 1,477,612 2,675,196 1,478,482 15,753,819
2006 8,818,051 2,511,004 305,018 597,754 1,628,394 2,726,085 1,636,670 18,222,976
2007 9,834,400 2,395,390 279,219 606,572 1,769,015 2,769,113 1,669,138 19,322,847
2008 10,907,119 2,500,659 226,349 634,421 1,892,363 2,714,029 1,662,544 20,537,484
The City of Hermosa Beach has elected to show only six years of data for this schedule, to coincide
with the implementation of GASB 34. The City has no debt, therefore Debt Service as a percentage
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City of Hermosa Beach
Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(In Thousands)
Fiscal Total Estimated
year Total taxable direct actual
ended Residential Commercial Industrial Less assessed tax taxable Percentage
June 30 property property property Other exemptions value rate value increase
1999 1,604,556$ 142,533$ 6,653$ 95,797$ (31,151)$ 1,818,388$ 1.00 1,849,539$
2000 1,785,340 145,703 6,735 101,038 (29,734) 2,009,081 1.00 2,038,816 10.49%
2001 1,959,668 148,003 7,004 105,278 (30,692) 2,189,260 1.00 2,219,952 8.97%
2002 2,163,509 163,177 7,552 91,586 (26,278) 2,399,546 1.00 2,425,824 9.61%
2003 2,342,017 175,517 7,340 101,252 (29,039) 2,597,087 1.00 2,626,126 8.23%
2004 2,581,409 191,355 7,867 93,753 (27,925) 2,846,459 1.00 2,874,384 9.60%
2005 2,834,252 201,708 7,276 98,635 (31,158) 3,110,712 1.00 3,141,870 9.28%
2006 3,158,374 228,948 7,853 102,802 (29,415) 3,468,562 1.00 3,497,977 11.50%
2007 3,545,052 260,957 8,653 103,957 (23,719) 3,894,900 1.00 3,930,225 12.29%
2008 3,954,478 316,611 11,695 97,336 (21,763) 4,358,357 1.00 4,382,494 11.90%
NOTE:
Source: Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller
Note: Assessed valuations available from the County of Los Angeles are based on 100% of full value
per Section 135 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
In 1978, the voters of the State of California passed Proposition 13 which limited taxes to a total maximum rate of 1% based upon the assessed value of
the property being taxed. Each year, the assessed value of property may be increased by an "inflation factor" (limited to a maximum of 2%). With few
exceptions, property is only reassessed as a result of new construction activity or at the time it is sold to a new owner. At that point, the property is
reassessed based upon the added value of the construction or at the purchase price (market value) or economic value of the property sold. The
assessed valuation data shown above represents the only data currently available with respect to the actual market value of taxable property and is
subject to the limitations described above.
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Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(rate per $100 of assessed value)
City
direct rate Overlapping rates
El Camino Flood
Fiscal Basic Hermosa Beach Community Los Angeles Control Metropolitan
Year rate School District College District County District Water District Total
1999 1.000000 0.001422 0.001765 0.008900 1.012087
2000 1.000000 0.001451 0.001953 0.008900 1.012304
2001 1.000000 0.001314 0.001552 0.008800 1.011666
2002 1.000000 0.001033 0.000881 0.006700 1.008614
2003 1.000000 0.001033 0.000881 0.006700 1.008614
2004 1.000000 0.019308 0.019025 0.000992 0.000462 0.006100 1.045887
2005 1.000000 0.016685 0.016558 0.000923 0.000245 0.005800 1.040211
2006 1.000000 0.014660 0.018380 0.000800 0.000050 0.005200 1.039090
2007 1.000000 0.020430 0.035700 0.000660 0.000050 0.004700 1.061540
2008 1.000000 0.017139 0.016467 - - 0.004500 1.038106
Source: Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller
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Principal Property Tax Payers
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
Percent of Percent of
total city total city
Taxable taxable Taxable taxable
assessed assessed assessed assessed
value value value value
Crico of Fountain Place Limited Partnership (1) 70,204,000$ 1.61%
EQR Gallery Apartments Limited Partnership (1) 64,609,100 1.48%
Regency Centers Limited Partnership (7) 13,749,002 0.32% 15,823,327$ 0.87%
Barbara K. Robinson (3) 12,062,764 0.28%
Beta Group (2) 11,872,994 0.27% 8,631,709 0.47%
Robert J. & Ranae R. Desantis Trust (1) 11,471,876 0.26%
Delphi Properties 1722 Strand LLC (4) 11,139,356 0.26%
CAC Exchange I LLC (3) 10,361,694 0.24%
Sepulveda Boulevard Properties LLC (2) 9,425,000 0.22%
Rolling Investment Holdings (1) 8,688,400 0.20%
Playa Pacifica Limited (2)10,697,400 0.59%
International Church of the Foursquare (7)8,658,210 0.48%
California Water Service Company (4)7,101,498 0.39%
Cheng Yi and Ying Yin Chang (1)6,674,808 0.37%
Roger E. Bacon (5)5,313,165 0.29%
Century Valley Cable Corporation (2)4,776,089 0.26%
Shook Development Corporation (2)4,388,407 0.24%
Aviation Suites LLC (2)3,848,220 0.21%
88,771,086$ 5.14% 75,912,833$ 4.17%
Source: HdL Coren & Cone, Los Angeles County Assessor Combined Tax Rolls
Numbers in parentheses represent the number of parcels owned by the tax payer.
Taxpayer
2008 1999
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Property Tax Levies and Collections
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal Taxes levied Collections in
year ended for the Percent subsequent Percent
June 30 fiscal year Amount of levy years Amount of levy
1999 3,623,653$ 3,442,675$ 95.01% 132,062$ 3,574,737$ 98.65%
2000 4,002,324 3,808,235 95.15% 119,930 3,928,165 98.15%
2001 4,370,463 4,239,808 97.01% 152,899 4,392,707 100.51%
2002 4,790,920 4,576,910 95.53% 112,090 4,689,000 97.87%
2003 5,193,796 5,017,148 96.60% 140,296 5,157,444 99.30%
2004 5,688,428 5,489,332 96.50% 115,084 5,604,416 98.52%
2005 6,215,435 5,708,000 91.84% 121,467 5,829,467 93.79%
2006 6,938,764 6,717,516 96.81% 142,471 6,859,987 98.86%
2007 8,256,383 7,778,209 94.21% 209,018 7,987,227 96.74%
2008 9,192,162 8,237,323 89.61% 8,237,323 89.61%
Source: Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller
fiscal year of levy Total collections to date
Collected within the
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Construction Value and Property Value
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Fiscal
year ended Number of Number of Total assessed
June 30 permits Valuation permits Valuation value
1999 594 37,648,012$ 55 6,857,053$ 1,849,539,164$
2000 476 27,553,549 57 6,044,503 2,038,815,726
2001 540 32,136,129 56 7,402,324 2,219,952,219
2002 591 19,260,802 43 2,142,566 2,425,823,846
2003 630 23,174,222 65 2,499,590 2,626,125,947
2004 596 28,114,344 75 6,713,988 2,874,383,847
2005 610 33,433,982 74 4,388,664 3,141,870,060
2006 696 41,088,855 66 4,101,562 3,497,977,443
2007 526 26,041,241 52 4,595,140 3,894,900,286
2008 531 29,341,001 73 4,600,100 4,358,356,873
Source: City of Hermosa Beach Community Development Department
Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller
Residential Commercial
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Direct and Overlapping Debt
June 30, 2008
City assessed valuation 4,358,356,873$
Redevelopment agency incremental valuation -
Total assessed valuation 4,358,356,873$
Estimated
share of
Percentage Outstanding overalpping
applicable debt 6/30/08 debt
Overlapping debt repaid with property taxes:
West Basin Water District debt service 0.055% 150,054,336 825,052$
El Camino Community College District 2002 series 2003A 5.849% 9,625,000 563,013
El Camino Community College District 2005 refunding 5.849% 31,036,201 1,815,457
El Camino Community College District 2002 series 2006B 5.849% 145,400,000 8,505,148
Total overlapping debt repaid with property taxes 336,115,537$ 11,708,670
City direct debt
Hermosa Beach City School District debt service 2002 100.000% 1,904,401 1,904,401
Hermosa Beach School District debt service 2005 100.000% 10,669,372 10,669,372
Total city direct debt 12,573,773
Total direct and overlapping debt 24,282,443$
Source: HdL Coren & Cone
Los Angeles County Assessor's Office
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Legal Debt Margin Information
Last Ten Fiscal Years
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
Assessed valuation 1,849,539,164$ 2,038,815,726$ 2,219,952,219$ 2,425,823,846$ 2,626,125,947$
Conversion percentage 25% 25% 25% 25% 25%
Adjusted assessed valuation 462,384,791$ 509,703,932$ 554,988,055$ 606,455,962$ 656,531,487$
Debt limit percentage 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Debt limit 69,357,719$ 76,455,590$ 83,248,208$ 90,968,394$ 98,479,723$
Total net debt applicable to limit -$ -$ -$ -$ -$
Legal debt margin 69,357,719$ 76,455,590$ 83,248,208$ 90,968,394$ 98,479,723$
Total debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
valuation. This provision was enacted when assessed valuation was based on 25% of market value. Effective
fiscal year 1981-82, each parcel was assessed based on 100% of market value as of the most recent change
in ownership. The computations shown above convert the assessed valuation data for each fiscal year from
the full valuation perspective to the 25% level that was in effect at the time that the legal debt margin was
enacted.
Source: City of Hermosa Beach Finance Department
County of Los Angeles, Auditor-Controller
Fiscal Year
California Government Code section 43605 provides for a legal debt limit of 15% of gross assessed
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2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
2,874,383,847$ 3,141,870,060$ 3,497,977,443$ 3,930,224,784$ 4,382,493,918$
25% 25% 25% 25% 25%
718,595,962$ 785,467,515$ 874,494,361$ 982,556,196$ 1,095,623,480$
15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
107,789,394$ 117,820,127$ 131,174,154$ 147,383,429$ 164,343,522$
-$ -$ -$ -$ -$
107,789,394$ 117,820,127$ 131,174,154$ 147,383,429$ 164,343,522$
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Fiscal Year
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City of Hermosa Beach
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Calendar Years
Personal income Per capita City per capita Unemployment School
Calendar Population (in thousands) personal income personal income rate enrollment
Year (1) (2) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1998 19,098 253,515,785$ 27,220$ 44,791$ 1.6% 1,346
1999 19,401 263,987,283 27,973 1.4% 1,384
2000 19,631 279,049,532 29,232 54,244 1.5% 1,420
2001 18,912 294,508,314 30,503 54,184 1.4% 1,430
2002 19,175 301,002,945 30,828 51,979 1.4% 1,471
2003 19,365 310,043,501 31,452 1.7% 1,489
2004 19,549 329,048,068 33,179 58,927 1.8% 1,498
2005 19,608 342,231,121 34,426 70,777 2.3% 1,475
2006 19,435 369,174,348 37,362 124,479 1.9% 1,462
2007 19,474 - - - 2.0% 1,449
2008 19,527 - - - 2.9% 1,518
Source:
(1) State of California Department of Finance.
(2) U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (data shown is for Los Angeles County). Not available
for 2007 or 2008.
(3) Personal Income figures for 1998, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 are from the Internal Revenue Service individual income
tax statistics by zip code and for 2000 from the U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000. Internal Revenue Service figures
are not an ongoing statistical project therefore all years are not available. Census information is available every
10 years.
(4) State of California Employment Development Department.
(5) State of California Department of Education.
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Principal Employers
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
Percent of Percent of
Number of total Number of total
Employer employees employment employees employment
1
City of Hermosa Beach 184 4.63% 211 0.00%
24 Hour Fitness 158 3.98%-
Von's Companies 142 3.58% 105 0.00%
Shorewood Realtors, Incorporated 99 2.49%
Hope Chapel 91 2.29% 130 0.00%
Ralph's Grocery 77 1.94% 65 0.00%
Hermosa Beach School District 67 1.69% 100 0.00%
Patrick Molloy's 64 1.61%
Comedy & Magic Club 54 1.36%
Glen Ivy Hot Springs, Incorporated 52 1.31%-
Vasek Polak, Incorporated 122 0.00%
Hennesey's Tavern 100 0.00%
Lucky's Grocery 65 0.00%
Brewski's 50 0.00%
Rocky Cola 47 0.00%
Source: City of Hermosa Beach Finance Department
1Percent of total employment is not available for 1999.
2008 1999
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Full-time and Part-time City Employees by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Function 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
General government 21 19 19 19 20 20 19 18 19 23
Public safety 117 105 105 109 114 106 115 112 103 96
Community development 11 9 10 9 11 11 11 11 10 8
Culture and recreation 38 38 42 26 29 32 37 40 36 33
Public works 24 22 22 22 23 21 23 22 21 24
Total 211 193 198 185 197 190 205 203 189 184
Source: City of Hermosa Beach Finance Department
Full-time and part-time employees as of June 30
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Operating Indicators by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Public safety
Police:
Physical arrests 692 629 873 1,027 1,343 1,413 1,064 887 896 933
Traffic citations issued 3,133 3,209 2,870 3,086 3,631 3,372 2,101 1,518 1,681 2,490
Parking citations issued 57,981 45,810 43,139 45,339 46,342 49,379 54,010 47,770 48,329 59,656
Fire:
Number of emergency calls 498 538 - 527 605 598 899 866 929 1,199
Inspections 680 486 - - 391 28 182 467 751 312
Community development:
Building permits issued 648 530 594 636 691 676 696 762 597 637
Culture and recreation:
Number of recreation classes 124 124 115 139 139 135 159 165 186 171
Total enrollment 4,807 5,131 4,039 5,112 4,778 4,616 5,969 5,228 5,128 4,272
Public works:
Graffiti removal (hours) 382 289 422 285 410 456 217 414 474 461
Permits issued 504 538 1,335 528 567 529 706 875 821 1,071
Source: Various city departments.
Note:
Indicators are not available for Fire emergency calls in 2001 or Fire inspections in 2001 and 2002.
Fire Inspection totals for 2003 through 2005 were only available for January through June.
Fiscal Year
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City of Hermosa Beach
Capital Asset Statistics by Function
Last Ten Fiscal Years
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Public safety
Police:
Police stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Parking meters1 - - - 1,611 1,611 1,666 1,666 1,666 1,666 1,666
Fire:
Fire stations 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Culture and recreation
Community centers 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Community theatres 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Public works:
Beach (acres) 382 289 422 285 410 456 217 414 414 414
Greenbelt (acres) 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5 19.5
Parks 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Parks (acres) 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7 21.7
Sanitary sewers (miles) 33 33 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 34
Streets (miles) 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Streetlights 399 399 399 399 399 399 399 392 392 392
Storm drains (miles) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Traffic Signals 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 18
Source: City of Hermosa Beach Finance Department
1Number of parking meters is not available for fiscal years 1997-2001.
Fiscal Year
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