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HomeMy Public PortalAboutCAFR 2003.pdfI COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Prepared by THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE L INTRODUCTORY SECTION Letter of Transmittal Village Officials vi Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting vii Organization Chart viii IL FINANCIAL SECTION REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS 1-2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (Required Supplementary Information) 3-10 BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Government -Wide Financial Statements Statement of Net Assets Statement of Activities 11 12 Fund Financial Statements: Governmental Fund Financial Statements Balance Sheet 13 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances 14 Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities 15 Proprietary Fund Financial Statements: Statement of Net Assets 16 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets 17 Statement of Cash Flows 18 Fiduciary Fund Financial Statements: Statement of Fiduciary Net Assets 19 Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets 20 Notes to Basic Financial Statements 21-39 REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (OTHER THAN MD&A) Budgetary Comparison Schedule — General Fund 40 Notes to Budgetary Comparison Schedule 41 Schedule of Employer Contributions 43 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE HI. COMBINING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Combining Statement of Net Assets — Nonmajor Proprietary Funds 44 Combining Statement of Revenues. Expenses and Changes in Net Assets — Nonmajor Proprietary Funds 45 Combining Statement of Cash Flows — Nonmajor Proprietary Funds 46 IV. STATISTICAL SECTION Government -Wide Information: Government -Wide Expenses by Function 47 Government -Wide Revenues 48 Fund Information: General Governmental Expenditures by Function 49 General Governmental Revenues by Source 50 Utility Tax Revenue By Source; Franchise Fee Revenue by Source 51 Property Tax Levies and Collection 52 Assessed and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property 53 Property Tax Rates Direct and Overlapping Governments 54 Ratio of Annual Debt Service Expenditures for Net Bonded Debt to General Governmental Expenditures 55 Schedule of Direct and Overlapping Debt - General Obligation Bonds 56 Ratio of Net Bonded Debt to Assessed Value and Per Capita 57 Revenue Bond Coverage 58 Demographic Statistics 59 Property Value, Construction and Bank Deposits 60 Principal Taxpayers 61 Miscellaneous Statistical Data 62 V. COMPLIANCE SECTION Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance and on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards 63 Management Letter in Accordance with the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida 65 Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance Applicable to each Major Program and on Internal Control over Compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A-133 67 Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 69 Note to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards 70 Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs 71 Summary Schedule of Prior Audit Findings 73 INTRODUCTORY SECTION VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE Village Council Robert Oldakowski, Mayor Jorge E Mendia, Vice Mayor Martha Fdez-Leon Broucek Carol Diaz -Castro Mortimer Fried James L Peters Robert L Vernon March 5, 2004 To the Honorable Mayor, Members of the Village Council and Citizens of the Village of Key Biscayne: The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recommends that all units of local government publish, within six months of the close of each fiscal year, a complete set of financial statements presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States and audited in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and in accordance with Government Auditing Standards by a fnrti of licensed certified public accountants. Pursuant to that recommendation, we hereby issue the comprehensive annual financial report of the Village of Key Biscayne for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. This report consists of management's representation concerning the finances of the Village of key Biscayne. Consequently, management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and reliability of all of the information presented in this report. To provide a reasonable basis for making these representations, management of the Village of Key Biscayne has established a comprehensive internal framework that is designed both to protect the Village's assets from loss, theft, or misuse and to compile sufficient reliable information for the preparation of the Village of Key Biscayne's financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Because the cost of internal controls should not outweigh their benefits, the Village of Key Biscayne's comprehensive framework of internal controls has been designed to provide reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the financial statements will be free from material misstatement. As management, we assert that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, this financial report is complete and reliable in all material respects. The fun of Rachlm Cohen & Holtz LLP, licensed certified public accountants has audited the Village of Key Biscayne's financial statements. The goal of the independent audit was to provide reasonable assurance that the basic financial statements of the Village of Key Biscayne for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, are free of material misstatement. The independent audit involved examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amount and -1- 88 West McIntyre Street • Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 • (305) 365-5506 • Fax (305) 365-8914 MISSION STATEMENT 'TO PROVIDE A SAFE QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVFRNMFN9 Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Citizens Village of Key Biscayne disclosures in the financial statements; assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management; and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. The independent auditor concluded, based upon the audit, that there was a reasonable basis for rendering an unqualified opinion that the Village of Key Biscayne's financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, are fairly presented in conformity with GAAP. The independent auditor's report is presented as the first component of the financial section of this report. GAAP requires that management provide a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis to accompany the basic financial statements in the form of Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). This letter of transmittal is designed to complement MD&A and should be read in conjunction with it. The Village of Key Biscayne's MD&A can be found immediately following the report of the independent certified public accountants. Profile of the Government The Village of Key Biscayne, incorporated in 1991, is located on the southern most barrier island of the United States, Miami Dade County, Florida approximately 7.5 miles off the coast of Miami, Florida. The Village of Key Biscayne occupies a land area of 1.25 square miles situated between Crandon Park and Bill Baggs State Recreation Area. The Village serves a population of approximately 11,100. The Village of Key Biscayne receives tax levies on real and personal property located inside its boundaries. The Village of Key Biscayne has operated under the council-manager form of government since incorporation. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in a governing council consisting of the mayor and six other council members. The Council is responsible among other things, for passing ordinances and resolutions, adopting the annual budget, appointing the Village Manager and Village Clerk. The Village Manager is responsible for carrying out the policies and ordinances of the Council, for overseeing the daily operations of the government, and for appointing the heads of various departments. The Village of Key Biscayne offers a wide range of services, including, police protection, fire and emergency medical service, public works maintenance, a full service building, planning and zoning department, parks and recreation activities, solid waste collection, and a comprehensive storm water management system. Certain services are provided through the County School System and the County Library System through Miami -Dade County. The annual budget serves as a foundation for the Village of Key Biscayne's financial planning and control. All departments of the Village are required to submit requests for appropriations to the Village Manager and these requests are the initiation of developing the proposed budget. The Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Citizens Village of Key Biscayne Village Manager then presents this proposed budget to the Council for review. The Council is required to hold public hearings on the proposed budget and to adopt a final budget no later than September 30, the close of the Village's fiscal year. The appropriated budget is prepared by fund and department. No department may legally expend in excess of the amount appropriated for that department within an individual fund. The Village Manager may make transfers of appropriations within a department. Transfers of appropriations between departments or between funds require the approval of the Village Council. The Village Council approves supplemental appropriations. Budget to actual comparisons are provided in this report for the general fund for which an appropriated annual budget has been adopted. The general fund budget to actual report, is presented in the required supplemental information section of this report. Factors Affecting Financial Condition The information presented in the financial statements is best understood when it is considered from the broader perspective of the specific environment with which the Village of Key Biscayne operates. Local Economy The Village of Key Biscayne enjoys a favorable economic environment and local indicators to continued future stability. This exclusive community is comprised of well-educated and involved citizens who take a genuine interest in the social, business, cultural and governing aspects of their Village. The Village is comprised of affluent exclusive residential housing stock and three major shopping centers. There is no industrial area in the community. Long -Term Financial Planning The Village has recently completed the first two phases of its Civic Center Project with the completion of a new Village Hall / Police Building and a new Fire Station. The third phase, presently under construction, will serve as the Village Community Center and is scheduled to open in the fall of 2004. Recent completion of the Beach Park serves as an outlet to the beach with a picnic shelter. Several public works projects have recently been completed yielding new sidewalks, street improvements, park improvements, and a tree replacement program. Several new capital projects are under way to improve the safety of the major roadway through the Village, Crandon Boulevard. The Village utilizes a comprehensive living projection five years into the future to assess revenue trends and expenditure needs to assure a balanced stable financial program avoiding millage rate increases while addressing the various goals and objectives of the community. -Ill- Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Citizens Village of Key Biscayne Cash Management Policies and Practices The Village's Cash Management strategy emphasizes immediate funds collection and deposit into the appropriate fund utilizing ACH debit or wire transfer methods for over 90% of all funds received. Cash is transferred to a centralized clearing account for all payments at the time of payment. The clearing account maintains a zero balance exclusive of these transfers. Currently the Village's investment policy follows Chapter 218, Florida Statutes. Cash in any of the find's operating accounts are swept into an overnight repurchase agreement, properly collateralized in accordance with Chapter 280, Florida statutes. Surplus cash is invested in certificates of deposit held in qualified depositories, and with the State Board of Administration. Investment objectives are the preservation of principal, liquidity in accordance with planned cash flows, and return on investment, in that order. Risk Management The Village is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, theft of or damage to and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters. The Village participates in the Florida League of Cities Municipal Insurance Trust for workers' compensation, liability and property insurance. Flood insurance is provided by the Florida State Flood Insurance Pool. Pension and Other Post -Employment Benefits The Village of Key Biscayne sponsors a 401(a) defined contribution pension plan with the International City Managers' Association Retirement Corporation (ICMA RC). Each full time employee can contribute up to six percent (6%) of his or her pay to the plan while the Village contributes twelve percent (12%). In addition, the Village sponsors a 457 deferred compensation plan in which the employees may contribute on a voluntary basis. A defined benefit plan is available to all firefighters and sworn police officers. This plan is under the direction of a separate board of trustees, two of which are police and fire department employees. Complete details of this plan can be found in Note 11 of the basic financial statements. Awards and Acknowledgements The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Village of key Biscayne for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. This was the eleventh consecutive year that the Village received this prestigious award. In order to be -1V- Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Citizens Village of Key Biscayne awarded a Certificate of Achievement, the Village published an easily readable and efficiently organized CAFR. This report satisfied both GAAP and applicable legal requirements. The Village of Key Biscayne is presenting its first CAFR in accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement Number 34, more commonly known as GASB 34, a major new standard, which has changed the method and content governments must report. This has been the largest single revision of governmental accounting standards and represented a major effort on the part of the Village and their auditors to comply with this new standard. 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 are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility for another certificate. In addition, the Village also received the GFOA's Distinguished Budget presentation Award for its annual budget document for the 2002-2003 fiscal year. This was the tenth consecutive year that the Village has received this prestigious award. In order to qualify for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award, the Village's budget document was judged to be proficient in several categories, including as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device. The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the efficient and dedicated services of the entire staff of all departments of the Village of Key Biscayne. We would like to express our appreciation to all members of all of the departments who assisted and contributed to the preparation of this report. A special note of thanks and appreciation is also extended to the firm of Rachlm Cohen Sc. Holtz LLP for their assistance in the preparation of this CAFR and for the professional approach and high standards in conduct of their independent audit of the Village's financial records and transactions. Appreciation is also extended to the Mayor and the Village Council for their unfailing support for maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in the management of the Village of Key Biscayne's finances. Respectfully submitted, cqueli R Menendez ✓, Village Manager wdk Randolph G. White Finance Director -v- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA VILLAGE OFFICIALS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 VILLAGE COUNCIL Robert Oldakowski, Mayor Jorge Mendia, Vice Mayor Martha Fdez-Leon Broucek Carol Diaz Castro Mortimer Fried James L. Peters Robert Vernon VILLAGE MANAGER Jacqueline R. Menendez VILLAGE CLERK Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC VILLAGE ATTORNEY Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastonza & Guedes, P.A. FINANCE DIRECTOR Randolph G. White, P.A. VILLAGE AUDITORS Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP Accountants • Advisors -VI- Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presented to Village of Key Biscayne, Florida For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2002 A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to government units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest standards in government accountmg and financial reporting. President /fio.,,,, Executive Director — vii — VOTERS OF KEY BISCAYNE Village Council Local Planning Agency Village Clerk Special Master Village Manager Village Attorney Assistant Manager Police/Fire Retirement Board Department of Building, Zoning and Planning Building Zoning Planning Code Assistance Public Safety Department Fire Rescue Police Department of Parks and Recreation I Special Events Sports and Athletics Programs and Tours Senior Coordinator Department of Public Works Village Engineer Contract Supervisor Storm water Management Refuse Collection and Recycling Maintenance Department of Finance and Administrative Services Finance/ Accounting Personnel/ Benefits Risk Management FINANCIAL SECTION REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Cohen cQHoltz Accountants Advisors REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida (the Village) as of September 30, 2003 and for the year then ended, which collectively comprise the Village's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Village's management. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and the standards applicable to financial audits contained m Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinions, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, each major fund and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida at September 30, 2003 and the respective changes in the financial position and cash flows, where applicable, thereof for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. As described in Note 1 to the basic financial statements, the Village adopted the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements —and Management's Discussion and Analysis —For State and Local Governments. This results in a change in the format and content of the basic financial statements. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards. we have also issued a report dated December 26, 2003 on our consideration of the Village's internal control over financial reporting and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit. -1- Rachlin Cohen & Holtz ur One Southeast Third Avenue • Tenth Floor • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone 305 377 4228 • Fax 305 377 8331 • www.rachlin.com An Independent Member of Baker Tilly International MIAMI • FORT LAIIIIFROAI F ■ WFCT Pal M R F A P R . CTIIIIRT . T e M o e . u r W ICDCCV Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida Page Two The Management's Discussion and Analysis and the other required supplementary information on pages 3 through 10 and pages 40 through 43, respectively, are not a required part of the basic financial statements but are 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 it. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Village of Key Biscayne's basic financial statements. The accompanying combining financial statements listed in the table of contents are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial statements of the Village. Similarly, the accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes of additional analysis as required by U.S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such 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 matenal respects, in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The information shown in the statistical section listed in the table of contents has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, accordingly, we express no opinion thereon. /gete.,e4;.- hty 4h, Miami, Florida December 26, 2003 -2- Cohen &Holtz MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (MD&A) Management's Discussion and Analysis As Management of the Village of Key Biscayne, we offer readers of the Village of Key Biscayne's (the Village) financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the Village of Key Biscayne for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Financial Highlights • In the government -wide financial statements, the assets of the Village of Key Biscayne exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by $31,636,099 (net assets). • In the government -wide financial statements, the Village's total net assets decreased by $2,394,537. This decrease is attributable to the spending of cash on various construction related projects and the implementation of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements — and Management's Discussion and Analysis — for State and Local Governments. • At the close of the current fiscal year, the Village of Key Biscayne's governmental funds reported an ending fund balance of $5,071,733, a decrease of $2,052,786 in comparison with the prior year. This entire amount is either reserved or designated for spending at the Council's direction. • The Village incurred $1,660,090 of new long-term debt during the current fiscal year. Overview of the Financial Statements This discussion and analysis are intended to serve as an introduction to the Village of Key Biscayne's basic financial statements. The Village of Key Biscayne's basic financial statements comprise three components: 1) government -wide financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves. Government -wide financial statements. The government -wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the Village of Key Biscayne's finances, in a manner similar to a private sector business. The statement of net assets presents information on all of the Village of Key Biscayne's assets and liabilities, with a 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 Village of Key Biscayne is improving or deteriorating. The statement of activities presents information showing how the Village'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 periods (e.g., uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave). Both of the government -wide financial statements distinguish functions of the Village of Key Biscayne 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 Village of Key Biscayne include -3- general government, public safety, public works, building planning & zoning, and parks and recreation. The government -wide financial statements include only the Village of Key Biscayne itself as the Village does not have any component units that it is financially accountable for (known as the primary government). The government -wide financial statements can be found on pages 11 and 12 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 Village of key Biscayne, like other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance -related legal requirements. The Village of Key Biscayne has two fund categories, the governmental funds and the enterprise 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 statement focus on near -term inflows and outflows of spend able 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 the 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 Village'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. The Village of Key Biscayne maintains four governmental funds, the general fund, a special revenue fund and two capital projects funds. The Village of Key Biscayne 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 13 to 15 of this report. Proprietary Funds. The Village maintains one type of proprietary fund. Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as business -type activities in the government -wide financial statements. The Village uses enterprise funds to account for its Stormwater, Solid Waste Collection and Sanitary Sewer Construction operations. The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 16 to 18 of this report. Fiduciary Funds. Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the Village. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government -wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the Village's own programs. The accounting used for fiduciary funds is much like that used for enterprise funds. The Village maintains one fiduciary fund to account for the enterprise operation of its Police Officers and Firefighters Defined Benefit Pension Plan. The basic fiduciary fund financial statements can be found on pages 19 and 20 of this report. Notes to the basic 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 21 to 39 of this report. -4- Other Information In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report also presents certain required supplementary information concerning the Village's progress in funding its obligation to provide pension benefits to its employees. Required supplementary information can be found on pages 40 to 43 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. In the case of the Village's, assets exceeded liabilities by $31,636,099 at the close of the most recent fiscal year. A portion of the Village's net assets, $25,913,756 or 82.7 %, reflects its investment in capital assets (e.g., land and equipment) less any related debt to acquire those assets that is still outstanding. The Village of Key Biscayne uses these capital assets to provide services to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the Village's investment in capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. Our analysis of the financial statements of the Village begins below. The statement of net assets and the statement of activities report information about the Village's activities that will help answer questions about the position of the Village. As this is the first year that the Village is presenting government -wide statements, no comparison to the prior year is being shown. A comparative analysis will be provided when prior year information is available. Net Assets A summary of the Village's net assets is presented in Table A-1 and a summary of the changes in net assets is presented in Table A-2. Table A-1 Summary of net assets Governmental Business -type Total Activities Activities 2003 Current Assets Capital assets, net Total assets $ 7,086,983 $ 1,392,139 $ 8,479,122 46,299,091 8,885,441 55,184,532 53,386,074 10,277,580 63,663,654 Current liabilities 3,495,250 3,164 3,498,414 Noncurrent liabilities 21,994,322 6,843,444 28,837,766 Investment in capital assets, net of related debt 23,889,001 2,024,755 25,913,756 Restricted 171,680 171,680 Unrestricted 3,835,821 1,388,975 5,224,796 Total net assets $ 27,896,502 $ 3,413,730 -5- 31,310,232 Table A-2 Summary of changes in net assets Revenues: Program Revenues: Charges for services Operating grants and contributions Capital grants and contributions General Revenues: Property taxes Utility taxes Franchise taxes Intergovernmental Investment income and miscellaneous Total Revenues Expenses: General government Public safety Parks and recreation Public works Building, zoning and planning Debt Service Stormwater Solid Waste Collection Sanitary Sewer Construction Total Expenses Change in net assets before transfers Transfers Change in net assets before transfers Net Assets, September 30, 2002 Net Assets, September 30, 2003 Governmental Business -type Activities Activities Total 2003 $ 1,297,724 $ 844,656 $ 2,142,380 99,830 99,830 421,085 - 421,085 11,317,161 2,251,876 611,502 776,869 282,847 17,058,894 5,825,199 9,608,735 826,695 963,676 1,252,012 1,064,028 19,540,345 (2,481,451) (9,737) (2,491,188) 30,387,690 $ 27,896,502 22,163 866,819 634,361 273,076 6,288 913,725 (46,906) 9,737 (37,169) 3,450,899 $ 3,413,730 11,317,161 2,251,876 611,502 776,869 305,010 17,925,713 5,825,199 9,608,735 826,695 963,676 1,252,012 1,064,028 634,361 273,076 6,288 20,454,070 (2,528,357) (2,528,357) 33,838,589 $ 31,310,232 The Village's net assets decreased by $2,394,537 during the current fiscal year. This decrease represents the results of operations for a full 12 -month period with no capital contributions from outside sources. Key elements of this decrease illustrated in the summary above. -6- Revenues & Expenses - Governmental Activities $18,000,000 $16,000,000 $14,000,000 $12,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 _ r . �. . Je; .4, ,q , JZS eS , 0 t ' ' ��i ¢ ,, J-' OJ O„,b, C.7 t�O Goo \c'~z , eL yro .4.1O 2� Revenues by Source — Governmental Activities 14% ® Charges for services ■ Capital grants and -contra utions O General Revenues: D Property taxes Utility taxes ■ Franchise taxes ■ Intergovernmental O Investment income and miscellaneous Business -type Activities Business -type activities decreased the Village's net assets by $37,169, accounting for 1.47 percent of the total reduction in the Village's net assets. • In fiscal 2003, two of the three business -type activities reflected operational profits. • The Stormwater Utility Fund reflected an operating loss of $82,586, due mainly to depreciation expense in the amount of $273,919. • The Solid Waste Collection Fund reported a profit of $41,320. • The Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund was dormant awaiting a resumption of construction activity. -7- Financial Analysis of the Government's Funds As noted earlier, the Village of Key Biscayne uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance -related legal requirements. Governmental funds. The focus of the Village of key Biscayne's governmental funds is to provide information on near -term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the Village's financing requirements. At the end of the current fiscal year, fund balance of the general fund was $3,967,559, an increase of $36,851 in comparison with the prior year. All of this is either reserved or designated for specific uses: (1) emergencies ($2,200,000), (2) building inspection costs ($275,000), (3) compensated absences ($334,644), (4) law enforcement seizures ($462,540), (5) special disaster relief ($135,000), (6) playing field acquisitions ($200,000), (7) additional fire position ($79,766), (8) working capital reserve ($126,058), and (9) community center equipment ($154,551). The general fund is the chief operating fund of the Village of Key Biscayne. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity, it may be useful to compare total fund balance to total fund expenditures. Total fund balance represents 25.4 percent of total general fund expenditures. A summary of the general fund's condensed balance sheet and statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balance is presented in Table B-1 and B-2 for September 30, 2003 and 2002, is shown as follows: Summary of condensed balance sheet 2003 2002 Total assets $ 4,789,294 $ 4,403,385 Total liabilities $ 821,735 $ 472,677 Fund balance 3,967,559 3,930,708 Total liabilities and fund balance $ 4,789,294 $ 4,403,385 Table B-2 Summary of condensed statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balance 2003 2002 Total revenues $ 16,632,613 $ 14,995,454 Total expenditures 15,647,703 14,497,752 Transfers, Net (948,059) Net change in fund balance $ 36,851 $ 497,702 Governmental funds decreased the Village of Key Biscayne fund balance by approximately $2,052,786. This net overall decrease was attributable to cash used to construct various components of the Village's Civic Center capital project. All other governmental activities increased fund balance as follows: -8- • Property taxes increased by $1,598,478 (16.7%) during the year. Most of this increase is the product of additional luxury condominium units completed and on the tax roll for the first time, along with renovated homes with increased assessed values. • Most departments increased 7 percent due to the Village's salary step program, which in fiscal year 2003 reflected a 5 percent increase in salaries and a 2 percent increase for a cost of living increase. • Debt service remained fairly level compared to the prior year. • The amount expended to the village Attorney decreased due to fewer costly lawsuits that were reflected in the fiscal 2002 statements. For the most part, increases in expenses closely paralleled inflation and growth in the scope of services. General Fund Budgetary Highlights There were no differences between the original and final budgeted amounts, as the budget did not require any amendments. There were also no supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. Capital Assets As of September 30, 2003, the Village's investment in capital assets for both governmental activities and business -type activities amounted to $55,184,532 ($46,299,091 in governmental activities and $8,885,441 in business -type activities). The total increase in capital assets for the fiscal year was as follows: Major capital asset events during the fiscal year for governmental activities included the following: • Completion of the Fire Station and Village Hall / Police Department Buildings • Completion of the Beach Park • Numerous street improvement programs • Completion of the Village Green Gazebo See Note 6 on page 30 of the notes to the basic financial statements for a detailed breakdown of capital assets by classification. Long-term Debt At September 30, 2003, the Village had bonded debt outstanding of $29,270,776 ($22,410,090 for governmental activities and $6,860,686 for business -type activities). Of this amount, $6,430,000 represents bonds secured solely by specified revenue sources (stormwater revenue bonds). The remainder are special obligation bonds that are secured by non -ad Valorem revenues through covenants to budget and appropriate. The Village's governmental activities debt increased by $245,090 from 2002 to 203 due to the additional borrowing required to construct the new community center facility. -9- Additional information on the Village's long-term debt can be found in Note 7 on pages 31 to 35 of this report. Economic Factors and Next Years Budgets and Rates • The unemployment rate for Miami -Dade County is currently 7.3 percent, which is a decrease from a rate of 7.4 percent a year ago. This compares unfavorably to the state's average unemployment rate of 5.1 percent and the national average rate of 6.1 percent. The Village's average rate remained unchanged at 3.2 percent. • The occupancy rate of the Village's retail rentals and hospitality service industry has remained stable for the past several years. • Inflationary trends in the region compare favorably to national indices. All of these factors were considered in preparing the Village of Key Biscayne's budget for the 2004 fiscal year. Requests for Information This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Village of Key Biscayne's finances for all those with an interest in the Village'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 Village Manager, 88 West McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, Florida 33149. -10- BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Investments Property taxes receivable Other receivables Interest receivable Internal balances Net pension asset Capital assets not being depreciated Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation Total assets LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Retainage payable Deferred revenue Noncurrent liabilities: Due within one year Due in more than one year Total liabilities NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt Restricted for law enforcement Unrestricted Total net assets Governmental Activities $ 5,977,025 181,094 41,570 868,115 19,179 325,867 23,919,097 22,379,994 53,711,941 1,478,235 502,162 13,134 1,501,719 21,994,322 25,489,572 23,889,001 171,680 4,161,688 Business - type Activities $ 154,574 1,023,927 221,757 11,060 (19,179) 463,915 8,421,526 10,277,580 3,164 17,242 6,843,444 6,863,850 Total $ 6,131,599 1,205,021 41,570 1,089,872 11,060 325,867 24,383,012 30,801,520 63,989,521 1,481,399 502,162 13,134 1,518,961 28,837,766 32,353,422 2,024,755 25,913,756 171,680 1,388,975 5,550,663 $ 28,222,369 $3,413,730 $31,636,099 See notes to basic financial statements. 11 STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Functions/Programs Governmental activities: General government Public works Police Fire Parks and recreation Building, zoning and planning Interest on long-term debt Total governmental activities Business -type activities: Stormwater Solid waste Sanitary sewer Total business -type activities Total Expenses $ 5,691,379 963,676 4,787,090 4,821,645 826,695 1,252,012 1,064,028 19,406,525 Charges for Services Program Revenues Operating Capital Grants and Grants and Contributions Contributions $1,034,247 $ 83,830 $ - 421,085 110,215 16,000 5,805 29,752 117,705 1,297,724 634,361 531,164 273,076 313,492 6,288 913,725 844,656 $20,320,250 $2,142,380 $ 99,830 $ 421,085 99,830 421,085 General revenues: Property taxes Franchise fees based on gross receipts Utility taxes Intergovernmental Unrestricted investment earnings Miscellaneous Transfers Total general revenues Change in net assets Net assets - beginning Net assets - ending See notes to basic financial statements. -12- Net (Expense) Changes in Governmental Activities Revenue and Net Assets Business - type Activities $ (4,573,302) $ (542,591) (4,660,875) (4,815,840) (796,943) (1,134,307) (1,064,028) (17,587,886) (17,587,886) 11,317,161 611,502 2,251,876 776,869 82,286 200,561 (9,737) 15,230,518 (2,357,368) 30,579,737 $ 28,222,369 (103,197) 40,416 (6,288) (69,069) (69,069) 22,163 9,737 31,900 (37,169) 3,450,899 $ 3,413,730 Total $ (4,573,302) (542,591) (4,660,875) (4,815,840) (796,943) (1,134,307) (1,064,028) (17,587,886) (103,197) 40,416 (6,288) (69,069) (17,656,955) 11,317,161 611,502 2,251,876 776,869 104,449 200,561 15,262,418 (2,394,537) 34,030,636 $ 31,636,099 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA BALANCE SHEET GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents Investments Property taxes receivable Other receivables, net Due from other funds Total assets LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Retamage payable Due to other funds Deferred revenue Compensated absences Total liabilities Fund balances: Reserved Unreserved reported in: Civic center fund General fund - designated Total fund balances Total liabilities and fund balances Special Revenue Capital Civic (a nonmajor General Improvements Center fund) $ 4,075,414 181,094 41,570 467,221 23,995 $ 4,789,294 $ 1,803,495 $ 15,195 $ 306,876 875,781 82,921 94,018 21,624 2,110,371 $ 890,976 $ 198,563 $ 765,258 $ 31,316 $ 681,662 $ - 502,161 880,597 21,624 13,134 21,719 821,735 911,913 1,183,823 Total Governmental Funds $ 5,977,025 181,094 41,570 868,115 921,400 $ 7,989,204 - $ 1,478,236 502,161 902,221 13,134 21,719 2,967,382 1,198,458 - 198,563 1,000,177 - (292,847) 3,967,559 1,198,458 (292,847) 198,563 $ 4,789,294 $ 2,110,371 $ 890,976 $ 198,563 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net assets are different because: Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and, therefore, are not reported in the funds. A negative (NPO) net pension obligation is not considered to represent a financial asset and therefore is not reported in the governmental funds Long-term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and payable in the current period and therefore not reported in the funds Net assets of governmental activities 2,917,471 4,364,403 (292,847) 1,000,177 5,071,733 46,299,091 325,867 (23,474,322) $ 28,222,369 See notes to basic financial statements 1 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Revenues: Property taxes Utility taxes Franchise fees Licenses and permits Intergovernmental Charges for services Interest Grants Other Total revenues Expenditures: Current: General government Fire Rescue Police Public works Building, zoning and planning Parks and recreation Capital outlay Debt service: Principal Interest and fiscal charges Total expenditures Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenditures Other financing sources (uses): Transfers in Transfers out Bonds issued Total other financing sources (uses) Net change in fund balances Fund balances - beginning Fund balances - ending General $11,317,161 2,251,876 611,502 970,001 999,391 327,723 55,129 99,830 16,632,613 1,829,501 4,046,269 4,305,474 963,247 1,245,119 782,065 1,415,000 1,061,028 15,647,703 984,910 330 (948,389) Special Revenue Total Capital Civic (a nonmajor Governmental Improvements Center fund) Funds $ - $ $ $ 11,317,161 2,251,876 611,502 970,001 999,391 327,723 12,031 15,126 - 82,286 99,830 200,000 561 198,563 399,124 212,031 15,687 198,563 17,058,894 461,303 4,647,027 3,000 461,303 4,650,027 1,829,501 4,046,269 4,305,474 963,247 1,245,119 782,065 5,108,330 1,415,000 1,064,028 20,759,033 (249,272) (4,634,340) 198,563 (3,700,139) 938,322 1,657,090 938,652 (948,389) 1,657,090 (948,059) 938,322 1,657,090 1,647,353 36,851 689,050 (2,977,250) 198,563 3,930,708 509,408 2,684,403 $ 3,967,559 $ 1,198,458 $ (292,847) $ 198,563 $ 5,071,733 (2,052,786) 7,124,519 See notes to basic financial statements. VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities (Page 8) are different because. Net change in fund balances - total governmental funds (Page 14) $ (2,052,786) Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of activities, the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense. This is the amount by which capital outlays exceeded depreciation in the current period. The details of the difference are as follows: Capital outlay Depreciation expense Net adjustment The issuance of long-term debt provides current financial resources to governmental funds, while the repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the current financial resources of governmental funds. The detail of the differences are as follows. Debt payments 2002 revenue bonds issued Net adjustment Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require current financial resources and, therefore, are not reported as expenditures in governmental funds. $ 1,650,867 (779,947) 1,415,000 $ (1,660,090) 870,920 (245,090) The details of the difference is• Compensated absences (1,064,232) Change in net assets of governmental activities (Page 12) $ (2,491,188) See notes to basic financial statements c VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Business -type Activities - Enterprise Funds Stormwater Utility Nonmaj or System Funds Totals ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 81,116 $ 73,458 $ 154,574 Investments 1,023,927 - 1,023,927 Receivables, net 101,109 120,648 221,757 Interest receivable 11,060 - 11,060 Total current assets 1,217,212 194,106 1,411,318 Noncurrent assets: Capital assets not being depreciated Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation Total noncurrent assets Total assets LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Due to other funds Current portion of revenue bonds payable Total current liabilities Noncurrent liabilities: Revenue bonds Revolving loan Total noncurrent liabilities Total liabilities - 463,915 463,915 8,421,526 - 8,421,526 8,421,526 463,915 8,885,441 9,638,738 658,021 10,296,759 3,164 19,179 22,343 3,164 - 19,179 17,242 17,242 17,242 39,585 6,430,000 6,430,000 413,444 413,444 6,430,000 413,444 6,843,444 6,452,343 430,686 6,883,029 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 1,991,526 33,229 2,024,755 Unrestricted 1,194, 869 194,106 1,3 88,975 Total net assets $3,186,395 $ 227,335 $3,413,730 See notes to basic financial statements. 1l VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Business -type Activities - Enterprise Funds Stoll iwater Utility Nonmajor System Funds Totals Operating revenues: Charges for services $ 531,164 $ 313,492 $ 844,656 Operating expenses: General and administrative 86,828 273,076 359,904 Depreciation 273,920 - 273,920 Total operating expenses 360,748 273,076 633,824 Operating income 170,416 40,416 210,832 Non -operating revenues (expenses): Interest income 20,612 1,551 22,163 Interest expense (273,613) (6,288) (279,901) Total non -operating revenues (expenses) (253,001) (4,737) (257,738) Income (loss) before transfers (82,585) 35,679 (46,906) Transfers in 10,067 10,067 Transfers out - (330) (330) Net income (82,585) 45,416 (37,169) Net assets, beginning 3,268,980 181,919 3,450,899 Net assets, ending $ 3,186,395 $ 227,335 $ 3,413,730 See notes to basic financial statements. 1 7 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS PROPRIETARY FUNDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Business -type Activities - Enterprise Funds Stormwater Utility Nonmajor System Funds Totals Cash flows from operating activities: Receipts from customers and users Payments to suppliers Net cash provided (used) by operating activities Cash flows from non -capital financing activities: Transfers from other funds Transfers to other funds Net cash provided by non -capital financing activities Cash flows from capital and related financmg activities: Net payments from revolving loan Principal paid on capital debt Interest paid on capital debt Net cash used by capital and related financing activities Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of investments Interest received Net cash provided by investing activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, beginning Cash and cash equivalents, ending Reconciliation of operating income to net cash provided by operating activities: Operating income Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities: Depreciation Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in: Accounts receivable Interest receivable Increase (decrease) in: Accounts payable Due to other funds Total adjustments Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 632,864 $ 261,528 $ 894,392 (86,828) (273,076) (359,904) 546,036 (11,548) 534,488 10,067 10,067 - (330) (330) 9,737 9,737 - (339,780) (339,780) (195,000) - (195,000) (273,613) (6,288) (279,901) (468,613) (346,068) (814,681) (16,941) - (16,941) 20,611 1,551 22,162 3,670 1,551 5,221 81,093 (346,328) (265,235) 23 419,786 419,809 $ 81,116 $ 73,458 $ 154,574 $ 170,416 $ 40,416 $ 210,832 273,920 273,920 126,035 (72,276) 53,759 (1,948) - (1,948) 3,164 - 3,164 (25,551) 20,312 (5,239) 375,620 (51,964) 323,656 $ 546,036 $ (11,548) $ 534,488 See notes to basic financial statements. 1R VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS PENSION TRUST FUND SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ASSETS Mutual fund investments Other assets Total assets Liabilities LIABILITIES NET ASSETS $ 3,015,954 283,802 3,299,756 Held in trust for pension benefits $ 3,299,756 See notes to basic financial statements -10- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS PENSION TRUST FUND FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 ADDITIONS Contributions: Plan members $ 830,411 State 199,273 Total contributions 1,029,684 Investment earnings: Interest and dividends Net increase in the fair value of investments Total investments earnings Total additions DEDUCTIONS Distributions Administrative expenses Total deductions Change in net assets Net assets beginning Net assets - ending 6,909 307,939 314,848 1,344,532 109,418 43,160 152,578 1,191,954 2,107,802 $ 3,299,756 See notes to basic financial statements. NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES The Village of Key Biscayne, Florida (the Village), located in Miami -Dade County, is a political subdivision of the State of Florida. The Village, which was incorporated in 1991, operates under a Council -Manager form of government. In addition to the general government function, the Village provides its residents with public works, public safety (police and fire), parks and recreation, building, zoning and planning functions, sanitation and stormwater management. The Village does not provide educational or hospital facilities; those services are provided by the Miami -Dade County School Board and Miami -Dade County, respectively. The financial statements of the Village have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP) as applied to governmental units. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard -setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, the Village adopted the new accounting and financial reporting requirements of GASB Statement No 34, Basic Financial Statements — and Management's Discussion and Analysis — for State and Local Governments; Statement No. 37, Basic Financial Statements — and Management's Discussion and Analysis — for State and Local Governments; Omnibus, an amendment of GASB Statements No. 21 and 34; Statement No. 38, Certain Financial Statement Note Disclosures; and Interpretation No 6, Recognition and Measurement of Certain Liabilities and Expenditures in Governmental Fund Financial Statements. Statement No. 34 (as amended by Statement No. 37) represents a very significant change in the financial reporting model used by state and local governments. As a result, an entirely new financial presentation format has been provided. The more significant of the Village's accounting policies are described below: A. Financial Reporting Entity The financial statements were prepared in accordance with GASB Statement No. 14, The Financial Reporting Entity, which establishes standards for defining and reporting on the financial reporting entity. The definition of the financial reporting entity is based upon the concept that elected officials are accountable to their constituents for their actions. One of the objectives of financial reporting is to provide users of financial statements with a basis for assessing the accountability of the elected officials. The financial reporting entity consists of the Village, organizations for which the Village is financially accountable, and other organizations for which the nature and significance of their relationship with the Village are such that exclusion would cause the reporting entity's financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. The Village is financially accountable for a component unit if it appoints a voting majority of the organization's governing board and it is able to impose its will on that organization or there is a potential for the organization to provide specific financial benefits to, or impose specific financial burdens on, the Village. Based upon the application of these criteria, there were no organizations that met the criteria described above. B. Government -Wide and Fund Financial Statements The government -wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net assets and the statement of activities) report information on all of the non -fiduciary activities of the Village. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from these statements -21- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) B. Government -Wide and Fund Financial Statements (Continued) Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues, are reported separately from business -type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and charges for support. The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given function or segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by a given function or segment and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not properly included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues. Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds, propnetary funds, and fiduciary funds, even though the latter are excluded from the government -wide financial statements. Major individual governmental funds and major individual enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements. All remaining nonmajor governmental funds are aggregated and reported as other governmental funds. The Village has only one nonmajor governmental fund (the Special Revenue Fund). C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation The government -wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary fund and fiduciary fund financial statements. Revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred, regardless of the timmg of related cash flows. Property taxes are recognized as revenues in the year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met. Governmental fund financial statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized as soon as they are both measurable and available. Revenues are considered to be available when they are collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this purpose, the Village considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days of the end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures are recorded when a liability is incurred, as under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded only when payment is due. Property taxes, franchise fees and other taxes, licenses, and interest associated with the current fiscal period are all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as revenues of the current fiscal period. All other revenue items are considered to be measurable and available only when cash is received by the Village. -22- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued) The Village reports the following major governmental funds: The General Fund is the Village's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial resources of the general government, except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The Capital Improvement Fund accounts for the acquisition or construction of various major capital projects. The Civic Center Fund accounts for the construction of the Village's civic center which includes administrative offices, fire and police facilities and a community center. The Village also reports the following nonmajor government fund: The Special Revenue Fund accounts for the revenues received from the transportation surtax and expenditures for related transportation costs. The Village reports the following major proprietary fund in the basic financial statements: The Stormwater Utility Fund accounts for the construction and maintenance of the Village's stormwater system. Additionally, the Village reports the following fund types: The Pension Trust Fund is used to account for the Village's single -employer defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its police officers and firefighters. Private -sector standards of accounting and financial reporting issued prior to December 1, 1989, generally are followed in both the government -wide and proprietary fund financial statements to the extent that those standards do not conflict with or contradict guidance of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The Village has the option of following subsequent private -sector guidance for their business -type activities and enterprise funds, subject to this same limitation. The Village has elected not to follow subsequent private - sector guidance. As a general rule, the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government - wide financial statements. Exceptions to this general rule are payments -in -lieu of taxes and other charges between the Village's various utility functions and various other functions of the Village. Elimination of these charges would distort the direct costs and program revenues reported for the various functions concerned. -23- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued) Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applicants for goods, services, or privileges provided, 2) operating grants and contributions, and 3) capital grants and contributions. Internally dedicated resources are reported as general revenues rather than as program revenues. Likewise, general revenues include all taxes. Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from non -operating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating revenues of the Village's stormwater utility, solid waste services and sanitary sewer construction funds are charges to customers for services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds include the costs of services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets or Equity 1. Deposits and Investments The Village's cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, time and demand deposits, and short-term investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of acquisition and investments with the State Board Investment Pool. Short-term investments, except the State Board Investment Pool, are reported at cost, which approximates fair value. The Investment Pool is recorded at its value of the pool shares (2A-7 Pool) which is fair value. The nature of investments is governed by the provisions of Florida Statutes Section 218. Under this statute, authorized investments are limited, unless otherwise authorized by law or ordinance, to the local government surplus funds trust fund, money market funds, direct or unconditionally guaranteed obligations of the United States Government, obligations of certain governmental agencies, interest bearing time deposits or savings accounts. 2. Receivables and Payables Activity between funds that are representative of lending/borrowing arrangements outstanding at the end of the fiscal year are referred to as "due to/from other funds". Any residual balances outstanding between the governmental activities and business -type activities are reported in the government -wide financial statements as "internal balances." -24- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets or Equity (Continued) 3. Capital assets Capital assets, which include property, plant and equipment, and certain infrastructure assets (e.g., utility plant, roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business -type activities columns in the government -wide financial statements. Capital assets are defined by the Village as assets with an initial, individual cost of more than $750 and an estimated useful life in excess of one year. Such assets are recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated fair market value at the date of donation. The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially extend assets lives are not capitalized. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are constructed. Interest incurred during the construction phase of capital assets of business - type activities is included as part of the capitalized value of the asset constructed. No such costs were capitalized in 2003. Capital assets of the Village are depreciated using the straight line method over the following estimated useful lives: Assets Years Buildings 25-50 Improvements other than buildings 10-50 Equipment 10 Furniture and fixtures 10 4. Compensated absences It is the Village's policy to permit employees to accumulate within certain limits, earned but unused vacation time and sick leave, which will be paid to employees upon separation from Village service. All vacation and sick leave pay is accrued when incurred in the government -wide, and proprietary fund financial statements. In the governmental funds, a liability is recorded only for vacation and sick leave payouts for employee separations occurring within 60 days subsequent to the year-end. -25- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) D. Assets, Liabilities, and Net Assets or Equity (Continued) 5. Long-term obligations In the government -wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the fund financial statements, long-term debt and other long-term obligations are reported as liabilities in the applicable governmental activities, business -type activities, or proprietary fund type statement of net assets. Bond premiums and discounts, as well as issuance costs, are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the straight-line amortization method. The results of using this method do not differ significantly from the effective interest method. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount. In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts, as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other financing sources while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt service expenditures. 6. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts of assets, liabilities, disclosures of contingent liabilities, revenues and expenditures/expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates include assessing the collectibility of receivables, the realization of pension obligations and the useful lives of capital assets. Although these estimates as well as all estimates are based on management's knowledge of current events and actions it inay undertake in the future, they may ultimately differ from actual results. 7. Fund Equity In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report reservations of fund balance for amounts that are not available for appropriation or are legally restricted by outside parties for use for a specific purpose. Designations of fund balance, where noted, represent tentative management plans that are subject to change. -26- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 2. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS Deposits In addition to insurance provided by the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation, all deposits are held in banking institutions approved by the State Treasurer of the State of Florida to hold public funds. Under Florida Statutes Chapter 280, Florida Security for Public Deposits Act, the State Treasurer requires all Florida qualified public depositories to deposit with the Treasurer or another banking institution eligible collateral. In the event of a failure of a qualified public depository, the remaining public depositories would be responsible for covering any resulting losses. Accordingly, all amounts reported as deposits are insured or collateralized with securities held by the entity or its agent in the entity's name. Investments The Village is authorized to invest in obligations of the U.S. Treasury, its agencies, instrumentalities and the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund administered by the State Board of Administration. The investments follow the investment rules defined in Florida Statutes Chapter 215 The investment policy defined in the statutes attempts to promote, through state assistance, the maximization of net interest earnings on invested surplus funds of local units of governments while limiting the risk to which the funds are exposed. The Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund is governed by Ch. 19-7 of the Florida Administrative Code, which identifies the Rules of the State Board of Administration. These rules provide guidance and establish the general operating procedures for the administration of the Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund. Additionally, the Office of the Auditor General performs the operational audit of the activities and investments of the State Board of Administration. The Local Government Surplus Funds Trust Fund is not a registrant with the Securities sand Exchange Commission (SEC); however, the Board has adopted operating procedures consistent with the requirements for a 2a-7 fund. The Village's investment balances, which are earned at fair value, are classified as credit risk category 1; insured or registered, or securities held by the entity or its agent in the entity's name, were as follows: Category 1 Repurchase agreements Investments not subject to categorization. Mutual funds State Board of Administration investment pool $ 2,724,484 3,015,954 173,608 $ 5,914,046 -27- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 2. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS (Continued) Investments (Continued) A reconciliation of cash and investments as shown on the statement of net assets is as follows: Deposits (including cash and certificates of deposit) Investments Total deposits and investments Cash and cash equivalents, primary government Investments, primary government Total, primary government Investments, fiduciary funds Grand total NOTE 3. RECEIVABLES $ 4,438,528 5,914,046 $10,352,574 $ 6,131,599 1,205,021 7,336,620 3,015,954 $10,352,574 Receivables as of September 30, 2003 for the Village's individual major funds, nonmajor funds, internal service funds and fiduciary funds m the aggregate, including the allowances for uncollectible accounts, are as follows: Capital Storm - General Improvements water Nonmaj or and Other Funds Total Customers billed $ - $ 101,109 140,535 $ 241,644 Property taxes 41,570 - 41,570 Intergovernmental 467,221 306,876 94,018 868,115 Gross receivables 508,791 306,876 101,109 234,553 1,151,329 Less allowance for uncollectibles 19,887 19,887 Net total receivables $ 508,791 $ 306,876 $ 101,109 $ 214,666 $ 1,131,442 -2R- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 4. PROPERTY TAXES Property values are assessed on a county -wide basis by the Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser as of January 1, the lien date, of each year and are due the following November 1. Taxable value of property within the Village is certified by the Property Appraiser and the Village levies a tax millage rate upon the taxable value, which will provide revenue required for the fiscal year beginning October 1 Property taxes levied each November 1, by the Village and all other taxing authorities within the County, are centrally billed and collected by Miami -Dade County, with remittances to the Village of their proportionate share of collected taxes. Taxes for the fiscal year beginning October 1 are billed in the month of November, subject to a 1% per month discount for the period November through February, and are due no later than March 31. On April 1, unpaid amounts become delinquent with interest and penalties added thereafter. Beginning June 1, tax certificates representing delinquent taxes with interest and penalties are sold by Miami -Dade County, with remittance to the Village for its share of those receipts. At September 30, 2003, there were no material delinquent taxes. NOTE 5. INTERFUND RECEIVABLES, PAYABLES, AND TRANSFERS The composition of interfund balances as of September 30, 2002 is as follows: Receivable Fund Payable Fund Amount Due from/to other funds: General $ 19,179 4,816 Civic Center 875,781 Nonmajor governmental 21,624 Interfund transfers• Transfers out. General fund Nonmajor funds Total transfers out Storm water utility Capital Improvement Capital Improvement General Fund $ 921,400 Transfers In General Capital Fund Improvement Nonmaior Total $ - $ 938,322 $ 10,067 $ 948,389 330 330 $ 330 $ 938,322 $ 10,067 $ 948,719 -29- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 6. CAPITAL ASSETS Capital asset activity for the year ended September 30, 2003 was as follows: Governmental activities: Capital assets, not being depreciated: Land Construction in progress Total capital assets, not being depreciated Capital assets, being depreciated: Buildings Improvements other than buildings Furniture, fixtures and equipment Total capital assets, being depreciated Less accumulated depreciation for: Buildings Improvements Furniture, fixtures and equipment Total accumulated depreciation Total capital assets, being depreciated, net Governmental activities capital assets, net Business -type activities: Capital assets, not being depreciated: Construction in progress Total capital assets, not being depreciated Capital assets, being depreciated: Storinwater utility system Total capital assets, being depreciated Less accumulated depreciation for: Stormwater utility system Total accumulated depreciation Total capital assets, being depreciated, net Business -type activities capital assets, net Beginning Balance Ending Increases Decreases Balance $21,833,837 $ - $ - $21,833,837 12,266,787 2,085,260 12,266,787 2,085,260 34,100,624 2,085,260 12,266,787 23,919,097 814,668 12,266,787 627,500 12,453,955 10,994,376 - 10,994,376 2,788,522 1,165,009 971,902 2,981,629 14,597,566 13,431,796 1,599,402 26,429,960 29,946 224,058 1,972,186 227,074 1,267,887 328,815 3,270,019 779,947 - 254,004 - 2,199,260 - 1,596,702 - 4,049,966 11,327,547 12,651,849 1,599,402 22,379,994 $ 45,428,171 $14,737,109 $13,866,189 $ 46,299,091 $ 373,249 $ 90,666 $ 373,249 90,666 10,056,660 10,056,660 $ 463,915 463,915 - 10,056,660 - 10,056,660 1,361,214 273,920 1,361,214 273,920 8,695,446 (273,920) $ 9,068,695 $ (183,254) $ 1,635,134 1,635,134 8,421,526 $ 8,885,441 -30- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 6. CAPITAL ASSETS (Continued) Depreciation expense was charged as functions/programs of the primary government as follows: Governmental activities: General government $ 296,927 Police 176,888 Fire 254,180 Public works 429 Building, zoning and planning 6,893 Parks 44,630 Total depreciation expenses - governmental activities $ 779,947 Business -type activities: Stormwater Sanitary sewer NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT $ 273,920 $ 273,920 The following is a summary of changes in long-term liabilities of the Village for governmental activities for the year ended September 30, 2003 Beginning Ending Due Within Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year Governmental Activities Bonds payable Land acquisition revenue bonds, Series 1993 $ 2,165,000 $ - $ 1,060,000 $ 1,105,000 $ 1,105,000 Land acquisition and capital improvement revenue bonds, Senes 1999 10,000,000 - 355,000 9,645,000 375,000 Land acquisition and capital improvement revenue bonds, Series 2000 10,000,000 - - 10,000,000 - Capital improvement bonds, Series 2002 - 1,660,090 - 1,660,090 Total bonds payable 22,165,000 1,660,090 1,415,000 22,410,090 1,480,000 Other liabilities Compensated absences 1,312,108 - 226,157 1,085,951 21,719 Total other liabilities 1,312,108 - 226,157 1,085,951 21,719 Governmental activities long-term liabilities $23,477,108 $1,660,090 $ 1,641,157 $23,496,041 $ 1,501,719 -31- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued) Revenue Bonds Land Acquisition Revenue Bonds On December 14, 1993, the Village issued $9,200,000 Land Acquisition Revenue Bonds, Series 1993, the proceeds of which were used for the acquisition of the Village Green property. The bonds matured on December 15, 2003. The Village has pledged public service tax revenues to secure payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. The bonds are due in annual principal installments. Interest accrues at 4.36% per annum. Debt service requirements to maturity are as follows: Principal Interest Total Fiscal year ending September 30: 2004 $1,105,000 $ 24,089 $1,129,089 Land Acquisition and Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds On July 23, 1999, the Village issued $10,000,000 Land Acquisition and Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, the proceeds of which were used for the acquisition of property and financing of the construction of the Civic Center project. The bonds mature on July 23, 2019. The Village has pledged non -ad valorem revenues to secure payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. The bonds are due in annual principal installments ranging from $355,000 in fiscal year 2004 to $815,000 in fiscal year 2020. Interest accrues at 4.715% per annum. Debt service requirements to maturity are as follows: Principal Interest Total Fiscal year ending September 30: 2004 $ 375,000 $ 445,921 $ 820,921 2005 390,000 427,886 817,886 2006 410,000 409,026 819,026 2007 430,000 389,223 819,223 2008 455,000 368,359 823,359 2009-2013 2,630,000 1,490,412 4,120,412 2014-2018 3,365,000 786,816 4,151,816 2019-2020 1,590,000 75,912 1,665,912 $ 9,645,000 $4,393,556 $14,038,556 -32- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued) Revenue Bonds (Continued) Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds On July 11, 2000, the Village issued a second series of $10,000,000 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2000, the proceeds of which were used for the acquisition of property and financing of the construction of the Civic Center project. The bonds mature on July 11, 2020. The Village has pledged non -ad valorem revenues to secure payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. The bonds are due in annual principal installments ranging from $380,000 in fiscal year 2005 to $860,000 in fiscal year 2021. Interest accrues at 5.24% per annum. Debt service requirements to maturity are as follows: Principal Interest Total Fiscal year ending September 30: 2004 $ $ 524,000 $ 524,000 2005 380,000 514,044 894,044 2006 400,000 493,608 893,608 2007 420,000 472,124 892,124 2008 440,000 449,592 889,592 2009-2013 2,580,000 1,865,964 4,445,964 2014-2018 3,330,000 1,095,946 4,425,946 2019-2021 2,450,000 197,024 2,647,024 $10,000,000 $ 5,612,302 $15,612,302 Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds On November 1, 2002, the Village issued Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds, Series 2002. The issuance was established similar to bond anticipation notes where the principal amount is the lesser of $9,987,551 or the advances made under the bond. Only the amount advanced becomes an obligation of the Village. The entire $9,987,551 is expected to be advanced by May 1, 2004 as the civic center project will be near completion. As of September 30, 2003, $1,660,090 had been drawn. As of issuance of these financial statements, $4.152,993 had been drawn down. Therefore, we have presented the debt service amortization schedule for the entire amount of the bonds as this provides relevant data on the Village's obligation. The bonds mature on November 1, 2022. Interest is due quarterly at a rate of 3.95% up to November 1, 2012. From November 1, 2012 to maturity, the interest rate will become a variable rate based on certain indices. -33- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued) Revenue Bonds (Continued) Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds (Continued) Debt service to maturity is as follows: Fiscal year ending September 30: 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009-2013 2014-2018 2019-2022 Principal Interest $ 95,659 391,298 405,536 420,292 435,584 2,427,514 2,902,484 2,909,484 $ 152,226 349,901 335,663 320,907 305,615 1,278,480 803,510 240,611 $ 9,987,851 $3,786,913 Total $ 247,885 741,199 741,199 741,199 741,199 3,705,994 3,705,994 3,150,095 $13,774,764 The following is a summary of changes in long-term liabilities of the Village for business -type activities for the year ended September 30, 2003: Due Beginning Ending Within Balance Additions Reductions Balance One Year Business -type Activities Bonds and loan payable: Stormwater utility revenue bonds $ 6,625,000 $ - $ 195,000 $ 6,430,000 $ Revolving loan 770,466 - 339,780 430,686 17,242 Total bonds and loan payable 7,395,466 - 534,780 6,860,686 17,242 Business -type activities: Long-term liabilities $ 7,395,466 $ - $ 534,780 $ 6,860,686 $ 17,242 Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds On January 26, 1999, the Village issued $7,200,000 Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds, Series 1999, the proceeds of which were used to pay the principal of the $7,200,000 Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 1995. The bonds mature on January 26, 2019. The Village has pledged stormwater utility fees to secure payment of the principal and interest on the bonds. The bonds are due in annual principal installments on October 1st, ranging from $195,000 in fiscal year 2004 to $595,000 in fiscal year 2020. The payment due on October 1, 2003 of $185,000 was paid on September 30, 2002. Interest accrues at 4.13% per annum. -34- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 7. LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued) Revenue Bonds (Continued) Stormwater Utility Revenue Bonds (Continued) Debt service requirements to maturity are as follows: Principal Interest Total Fiscal year ending September 30: 2004 $ $ 273,613 $ 273,613 2005 205,000 265,558 470,558 2006 215,000 257,093 472.093 2007 225,000 248,213 473,213 2008 235,000 238,921 473,921 2009-2013 1,930,000 994,504 2,924,504 2014-2018 2,455,000 554,659 3,009,659 2019-2020 1,165,000 72,688 1,237,688 $ 6,430,000 $ 2,905,248 $ 9,335,248 Revolving Loan In June 1996, the Village entered into a loan agreement in the amount of $887,983 for the financing of the planning and engineering of the proposed sanitary sewer construction project under a State Revolving Fund Loan. The proceeds were received in fiscal year 1998. The loan is payable in semi-annual payments over 20 years beginning on April 15, 2003 at an interest rate of 2.56% per annum. The loan matures on October 15, 2022. Principal outstanding as of September 30, 2002 is $770,466. In November 2002, the Village prepaid approximately $373,000 of its revolving loan with the State of Florida for its sanitary sewer construction project, which brought the outstanding balance to $437,548 prior to the first required payment on Apnl 15, 2003. Principal Interest Total Fiscal year ending September 30: 2004 $ 17,242 $ 10,892 $ 28,134 2005 17,686 10,448 28,134 2006 18,142 9,993 28,135 2007 18,609 9,525 28,134 2008 19,088 9,046 28,134 2009-2013 103,077 37,593 140,670 2014-2018 117,058 23,613 140,671 2019-2022 119,784 7,736 127,520 $ 430,686 $118,846 $ 549,532 -35- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Construction Commitments As of September 30, 2003, the Village had outstanding construction commitments of approximately $11,579,270 to complete the civic center project. Litigation The Village is involved in several lawsuits incidental to its operations, the outcome of which, in the opinion of management and legal counsel, would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Village. Risk Management The Village is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts, theft of, damage to and destruction of assets, errors and omissions and natural disasters for which the Village carries commercial insurance. There was no reduction in insurance coverage from coverages m the prior year and there were no settlements that exceeded insurance coverage for each of the past three years. Grants Contingency Federal and State programs in which the Village participates were audited in accordance with the provision of regulatory requirements and grantor agencies. Pursuant to those provisions, certain programs were tested for compliance with applicable grant requirements. While no matters of noncompliance were disclosed by the audit, government agencies may subject grant programs to additional compliance tests that may result in disallowed costs. In the opinion of management, future disallowances of grant expenditures, if any, would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition of the Village. NOTE 9. RESERVED/DESIGNATED FUND BALANCES As of September 30, 2003, fund balances in the governmental funds have been reserved or designated for the following purposes: Reserved Fund Balances General fund: Special disaster relief $ 135,000 Law enforcement services 171,680 Compensated absences 334,644 Emergencies 2,200,000 Working capital 126,058 $ 2,967,382 -36- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 9. RESERVED/DESIGNATED FUND BALANCES (Continued) Designated Fund Balances General fund: Inspector fees Recreation center equipment Playing fields Additioal fire position Law enforcement activities NOTE 10. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS $ 275,000 154,551 200,000 79,766 290,860 $1,000,177 The Village as a single -employer contributes to the Village of Key Biscayne Money Purchase Plans, which are defined contribution plans created in accordance with Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). Under one Plan, which is available to Village employees, the Village contributes 12% and the employees contribute 6%. Under the second plan, which is available only to sworn or certified police officers and firefighters, the Village contributes 12% and there is no employee contribution. Beginning October 1, 1997, the police officers and firefighters, which elected to participate in the defined benefit pension plan (see Note 10), were no longer eligible to contribute to the 401(a) plan. Employer contributions for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003 were approximately $209,000 while the employee contributions were approximately $103,600. Amendments to the Plan must be authorized by the Village Council. NOTE 11. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN Plan Description Effective October 1, 1997, the Village established a single -employer Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) to provide pension benefits for its police officers and firefighters. The PERS is considered to be part of the Village's financial reporting entity and is included in the Village's financial reports as a pension trust fund. The Plan was created under Village Ordinance 97-21. The latest available actuarial valuation is as of October 1, 2001. The PERS does not issue a separate audited financial report for the Plan. Under this plan, all full-time police officers and firefighters employed by the Village are eligible to participate The monthly retirement benefit is equal to 3% (changed from 2% in the prior year) of the average final compensation for each year of service. The calculation for the average final compensation is computed as one -twelfth of the average salary of the five highest years within the last ten years of credited service. Credited service is determined by the total number of years employed by the Village since August 1, 1993. Amendments to the Plan must be authorized by the Village Council. -37- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 11. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN (Continued) Plan Description (Continued) Members are vested after 5 years of service. Vested employees may retire at the earlier of age 55 and the completion of five years of credited service or the age of 52 and the completion of 25 years of credited service. Administrative costs of the plan are financed through investment earnings. Benefits are recorded when paid. At October 1, 2002 (date of the latest actuarial valuation), Plan membership consisted of the following: Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits and terminated employees entitled to benefits but not yet receiving them 4 Current employees: Vested 40 Non -vested 17 Total 57 Funding Policy From the effective date of the Plan, October 1, 1997 through September 30, 2000, the contnbution rate by each member of the Plan is 14%. The rate will be adjusted each year thereafter to an amount equal to the total cost for the year, as determined by the most recent actuarial valuation, less the amount of revenue received from the State of Florida pursuant to Chapters 175 and 185 of the Flonda Statutes. The participant contnbution rate for the year ended September 20, 2002 was 14%. The minimum member contnbution rate is 9% of base salary. This funding policy is designed to limit the Village's exposure to contnbute to the Plan. Annual Pension Cost and Net Pension Obligation The annual pension cost and net pension obligation (asset) as of October 1, 2002 was as follows: Annual required contribution Interest on net pension obligation Adjustment to annual required contribution Annual pension cost Contributions made Increase in net pension obligation Net pension obligation, beginning of year Net pension obligation, end of year $ 465,562 (8,633) 11,068 467,997 601,817 (133,820) (192,047) $ (325,867) -38- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) NOTE 11. DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN (Continued) Annual Pension Cost and Net Pension Obligation (Continued) The annual required contribution for the current year was determined as part of the October 1, 2002 actuarial valuation using the aggregate actuarial cost method This method does not identify and separately amortize unfunded actuarial liabilities. When a plan uses the aggregate actuarial cost method, a schedule of funding progress is not required to be presented. The actuarial assumptions included (a) 9% investment rate of return (net of investment related expenses) and (b) projected salary increases of 6% per year. Both (a) and (b) included an inflation component of 4%. The actuarial value of assets was determined using the difference between actual and expected return recognized over five years. Trend Info' illation Annual Percentage Net Pension Fiscal Year Pension of APC Obligation Ended Cost (APC) Contributed (Asset) 9/30/2001 $ 46,934 284.6% $ (144,611) 9/30/2002 381,591 112.4% (192,047) 9/30/2003 467,997 129.0% (325,867) -39- REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE GENERAL FUND FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Revenues Property taxes Utility taxes Franchise fees Licenses and permits Intergovernmental Charges for services Grants Interest Total revenues Expenditures: Current: General government: Elected officials Village Clerk Administration Village Attorney Total general government Public safety: Police Fire Total public safety Public works Building, zoning and planning Parks and recreation Debt service: Principal Interest and fiscal charges Total expenditures Excess of revenues over expenditures Other financing sources (uses). Transfers in Transfers out Total other financing sources and uses Net change in fund balances Budgeted Amounts Actual Original Final Amounts $11,167,508 2,255,000 690,000 954,185 964,900 129,780 128,300 111,400 16,401,073 $ 11,167,508 2,255,000 690,000 954,185 964,900 129,780 128,300 111,400 16,401,073 $ 11,317,161 2,251,876 611,502 970,001 999,391 327,723 99,830 55,129 16,632,613 Variance with Final Budget - Positive (Negative) $ 149,653 (3,124) (78,498) 15,816 34,491 197,943 (28,470) (56,271) 231,540 321,306 321,306 267,225 54,081 305,643 305,643 303,469 2,174 964,751 964,751 942,728 22,023 333,000 333,000 302,038 30,962 1,924,700 1,924,700 1,815,460 109,240 3,645,134 3,645,134 3,638,285 6,849 4,051,685 4,051,685 4,046,269 5,416 7,696,819 7,696,819 7,684,554 12,265 913,301 913,301 963,247 (49,946) 1,250,330 1,250,330 1,245,119 5,211 732,604 732,604 782,065 (49,461) 1,410,000 1,410,000 1,415,000 (5,000) 1,534,997 1,534,997 1,075,069 459,928 15,462,751 15,462,751 14,980,514 482,237 938,322 938,322 1,652,099 713,777 330 330 (938,322) (938,322) (948,389) (10,067) (938,322) (938,322) (948,059) (9,737) - $ - $ 704,040 $ 704,040 See notes to budgetary comparison schedule. VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION NOTES TO BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 NOTE 1. BUDGETS AND BUDGETARY ACCOUNTING An annual appropriated budget is prepared for the general fund. The Village follows these procedures in establishing the budgetary data reflected in the financial statements: (a) The Village Manager submits to the Council a proposed operating budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The operating budget includes appropriations and the means of financing them with an explanation regarding each expenditure that is not of a routine nature. (b) Public hearings are conducted to obtain taxpayer comments. (c) Prior to October 1, the budget is legally enacted through passage of an ordinance. (d) The Village Council, by motion, may make supplemental appropriations for the year up to the amount of revenues in excess of those estimated. During fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, there were no supplemental appropriations. (e) Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device for the general fund. (f) The budget for the general fund is adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), except for certain unbudgeted expenditures of prior year reserves. (g) The Village Manager is authorized to transfer part or all of an encumbered appropriation balance within departments within a fund; however, any revisions that alter the total appropriations of any department or fund must be approved by the Village Council. The classification detail at which expenditures may not legally exceed appropriations is at the department level. For the year ended September 30, 2003, expenditures exceeded appropriations in public works by $49,946, in parks and recreation by $49,461 and in debt service principal by $5,000 as presented in the budgetary comparison schedule on the preceding page. It is the policy of the Village that all related revenues generated by each department be applied to that department in determining if any department exceeds its appropriations in total. In applying all related revenues to each department for fiscal year 2003, it was determined that no department resulted in a deficit situation. (h) Budget amendments were not significant in relation to the original appropriations. _41_ VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION NOTES TO BUDGETARY COMPARISON SCHEDULE (Continued) NOTE 2. RECONCILIATION OF BUDGETED AND ACTUAL RESULTS The following adjustments were necessary to reconcile the budgetary comparison schedule prepared on the budgetary basis to the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. General Fund Net change in fund balance (GAAP) Federal expenditures not budgeted in 2003 Compensated absences not budgeted in 2003 State grant revenue not budgeted in 2003 State grant expenditures not budgeted in 2003 Net change in fund balance (budgetary basis) $ 36,851 498,216 168,973 (73,456) 73,456 $ 704,040 -42- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION PENSION TRUST FUND SCHEDULE OF EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS Year Annual Ended Required Percentage September 30, Contribution Contributed 1998 $ - 0% 1999 1,497 2173% 2000 2,636 4199% 2001 45,199 296% 2002 377,777 114% 2003 465,562 129% The mfoiination presented in the required supplemental schedule was determined as part of the actuarial valuation at the date indicated. Additional information as of the latest actuarial valuation follows. Since the Plan uses the aggregate actuarial cost method, a schedule of funding progress is not required and has not been provided. Valuation date 10/1/02 Actuarial cost method Aggregate Amortization method N/A Remaining amortization N/A Asset valuation method Market value Actuarial assumptions: Investment rate of return* 9% per year compounded annually, net of investment related expenses Projected salary increases* 6% Cost of living adjustments N/A *Includes inflation at 4% COMBINING STATEMENTS NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS Enterprise funds are used to account for operations that are financed and operated in a manner similar to private business enterprises where the intent is that the costs of providing goods or services be financed or recovered primarily through user charges. • Solid Waste Fund - The solid waste fund provides collection service for trash removal. Solid waste expenses are primarily for curbside collections. • Sanitary Sewer Construction Fund - The sanitary sewer construction fund accounts for the development and construction of a sanitary sewer system to the unsewered areas of the community. VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA COMBINING BALANCE SHEET NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Total Sanitary Nonmaj or Solid Sewer Enterprise Waste Construction Funds ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents Receivables, net Total current assets Noncurrent assets: Capital assets not being depreciated $ 73,458 $ 120,648 194,106 - $ 73,458 - 120,648 - 194,106 463,915 463,915 Total noncurrent assets 463,915 463,915 Total assets 194,106 463,915 658,021 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Current portion of revolving loan Noncurrent liabilities: Revolving loan Total liabilities 17,242 17,242 413,444 413,444 430,686 430,686 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt 33,229 33,229 Unrestricted 194,106 194,106 Total net assets $ 194,106 $ 33,229 $227,335 sa VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA COMBINING STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Total Sanitary Nonmaj or Solid Sewer Enterprise Waste Construction Funds Operating revenues: Charges for services Operating expenses: General and administrative Total operating expenses Operating income $ 313,492 $ - $ 313,492 273,076 273,076 273,076 273,076 40,416 40,416 Non -operating revenues (expense): Interest income 903 648 1,551 Interest expense - (6,288) (6,288) Total non -operating revenues (expenses) 903 (5,640) (4,737) Income (loss) before transfers 41,319 (5,640) 35,679 Transfers in 10,067 10,067 Transfers out - (330) (330) Net income Net assets, beginning Net assets, ending 41,319 4,097 45,416 152,787 29,132 181,919 $194,106 $ 33,229 $ 227,335 A VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA COMBINING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS NONMAJOR ENTERPRISE FUNDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Total Sanitary Nonmajor Solid Sewer Enterprise Waste Construction Funds Cash flows from operating activities: Receipts from customers and users $ 261,528 $ - $ 261,528 Payments to suppliers (273,076) - (273,076) Net cash used by operating activities (11,548) - (11,548) Cash flows from non -capital financing activities Transfers from other funds 10,067 10,067 Transfers to other funds (330) (330) Net cash provided by non -capital financing activities 9,737 9,737 Cash flows from capital and relating financing activities: Net payments from revolving loan (339,780) (339,780) Interest paid - (6,288) (6,288) Net cash used by capital and related financingactivities - (346,068) (346,068) Cash flows from investing activities: Interest received 903 648 1,551 Net cash provided by investing activities 903 648 1,551 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (10,645) (335,683) (346,328) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning Cash and cash equivalents, ending Reconciliation of operating income to net cash provided by operating activities: Operating income Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash used by operating activities: Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in: Accounts receivable Increase (decrease) in: Due to other funds Total adjustments Net cash used by operating activities 84,103 335,683 419,786 $ 73,458 $ - $ 73,458 $ 40,416 $ - $ 40,416 (72,276) 20,312 (51,964) $ (11,548) $ - (72,276) 20,312 (51,964) S (11,548) sr, STATISTICAL SECTION VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA GOVERNMENT -WIDE EXPENSES BY FUNCTION LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Governmental Activities Business -type Activities Building, Interest Parks Zoning on Fiscal General Public and and Long -Term Solid Sanitary Year Government Works Police Fire Recreation Planning Debt Stormwater Waste Sewer Total 2003 S 5,691,379 S 963,676 $ 4,787,090 $4,821,645 $ 826,695 $ 1,252,012 $ 1,064,028 $ 634,361 $ 273,076 $ 6,288 $ 20,320,250 (1) Information for fiscal year end 1994 - 2002 is unavailable in this format. -47- GOVERNMENT -WIDE REVENUES LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS (1) Fiscal Year 2003 Program Revenues Charges Operating Capital for Grants and Grants and Services Contributions Contributions General Revenues Taxes (2) Unrestricted Investment Earnings $ 2,142,380 $ 99,830 $ 421,085 $ 14,180,539 $ 104,449 (1) Information for fiscal year end 1994 - 2002 is unavailable in this format. (2) Includes property taxes, utility taxes, franchise fees and intergovernmental. -48- Miscellaneous Total $ 977,430 $ 17,925,713 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Fiscal General Public Parks and Public Year Government Safety Recreation Works Total 1994 S4,126,094 S 4,453,539 $ 9,601,922 (1) $782,001 $ 18,963,556 1995 5,524,305 4,294,606 211,159 573,844 10,603,914 1996 3,124,384 4,634,385 234,154 753,823 8,746,746 1997 3,577,170 5,017,882 239,029 660,780 9,494,861 1998 3,671,970 5,278,315 255,704 828,287 10,034,276 1999 4,173,995 5,644,903 293,664 730,521 10,843,083 2000 4,795,894 6,068,147 380,502 830,360 12,074,903 2001 5,015,845 6,172,932 452,804 933,096 12,574,677 2002 6,230,222 6,926,254 539,058 802,218 14,497,752 2003 5,550,648 8,351,743 782,065 963,247 15,647,703 Note: Includes general fund only (GAAP basis). Note General government includes economic development, building, zoning and planning, debt service, capital outlay and non -departmental expenditures. (1) Includes acquisition of land for $9,238,317 for the Village Green. n VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL REVENUES BY SOURCE LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Fiscal Property Year Taxes Licenses and Permits Inter- Utility Governmental Taxes Franchise Fees Other (1) Interest Total 1994 $ 6,640,045 $ 629,246 $ 997,501 $ L268,428 $ 668,020 $ 115,664 $ 288,978 $ 10,607,882 1995 6,820,807 351,152 1996 6.486,019 430,208 1997 6.495,465 531,401 1998 6.963.900 1,003.768 1999 7,012,714 668,672 2000 7,799.633 1,316,641 2001 8,738.608 1,308,229 2002 9,569.030 859,435 2003 11;317.161 970,001 788,062 791,403 766.638 843,812 807,924 889.704 930,169 1,257,179 1,294,486 1.555.812 1,514.697 1,621,473 1,723.902 1,772.208 971.136 2,258.931 999,391 2.251.876 Note. Includes general fund only (GAAP basis) (1) Includes charges for services, grants, contributions and other 652.844 665,086 369,540 638,096 1,495,521 280,570 667,815 463,171 248,646 709,067 392,975 233,654 740,031 1,295,001 231,820 729,998 348,552 315,959 738,513 736,881 291.408 639,072 608.012 89.838 611,502 427,553 55.129 10, 904, 670 11,416,303 10,728,948 11,661,873 12,377,635 13,124,389 14,516,016 14.995.454 16,632.613 cn VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA UTILITY TAX REVENUE BY SOURCE LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Fiscal Telecom- Fuel Year Electricity mtuncations Gas Oil Water Total 1994 $ 888,752 $ 202,702 $ 26,925 $ 4,331 $ 145,719 $ 1,268,429 1995 875,704 186,780 38,130 3,920 152,645 1,257,179 1996 888,651 199,746 37,034 3,885 165,169 1,294,485 1997 1,032,445 274,768 42,066 3,616 202,918 1,555,813 1998 989,535 288,581 36,427 3,883 196,271 1,514,697 1999 992,319 380,934 35,121 4,262 208,837 1,621,473 2000 1,000,553 454,101 52,016 2,169 215,063 1,723,902 2001 1,018,973 492,442 62,833 245 197,715 1,772,208 2002 1,097,566 904,475 n) 52,360 318 203,612 2,258,331 2003 1,162,030 825,739 61,137 486 202,394 2,251,786 FRANCHISE FEE REVENUE BY SOURCE LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Fiscal Cable Year Electricity Television Telephone Total 1994 $ 603,638 $ 43,877 $ 20,505 $668,020 1995 589,031 43,899 19,914 652,844 1996 571,093 46,824 20,179 638,096 1997 578,195 62,342 27,277 667,814 1998 631,323 53,728 24,016 709,067 1999 653,799 56,997 29,235 740,031 2000 646,000 59,548 24,450 729,998 2001 678,316 67,855 37,342 783,513 2002 639,072 - (ii (i) 639,072 2003 611,502 - - 611,502 (1) Simplified communications tax effective October 1, 2001 replaced the utility tax and franchise fees on telecommunications and cable television VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA PROPERTY TAX LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Tax Fiscal Assessed Tax Total Percent Year(1) Year Value Levy Collected') Collected 1994 1995 $ 1,741,921,584 $ 7,143,620 $ 6,820,807 95.5% 1995 1996 1,767,457,005 6,716,337 6,418,864 95.6% 1996 1997 1,861,243,132 6,711,642 6,495,465 96.8% 1997 1998 2,003,049,232 7,222,995 6,948,521 96.2% 1998 1999 2,028,174,208 7,313,596 7,012,714 95.9% 1999 2000 2,232,457,904 8,050,243 7,799,633 96.9% 2000 2001 2,499,049,161 9,011,571 8,738,608 97.0% 2001 2002 2,731,833,645 9,850,992 9,515,138 96.6% 2002 2003 3,259,919,981 11,755,271 11,317,160 96.3% (1) Assessments as of January 1 of the year listed; bills mailed in October of that year; taxes become delinquent at the end of April of the subsequent year. Initial property tax levy by the Village October, 1992. (2) Collections reflect timely payment discounts of up to 4% and other adjustments. VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA ASSESSED AND ESTIMATED ACTUAL VALUE OF TAXABLE PROPERTY LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Net Assessed Tax Real Personal Property Year Property Property Value 1994 S1,715,626,471 S 26,295,1 13 S 1,741,921,584 1995 1,744,363,535 23,093,470 1,767,457,005 1996 1,837,939,078 23,304,054 1,861,243,132 1997 1,978,219,125 24,830,107 2,003,049,232 1998 2,004.007,700 24,166,508 2,028,174,208 1999 2,205,371,189 27,086,715 2,232,457,904 2000 2,470,115,075 28,934,086 2,499,049,161 2001 2,701,084,167 30,749,478 2,731,833,645 2002 3,227,971,184 31,948,797 3,259,919,981 2003 3,617.880,990 43,233,556 3,661,114,546 Source: Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser's Office Note. Assessed values equal the estimated actual 1/alue -53- PROPERTY TAX RATES DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Village of Key Biscayne Miami -Dade County State School District Debt Total Total Debt Total Fiscal Village Operating Service County SFWMD FIND State Operating Service School Year Millage Millage Millage Millage Millage Millage Millage Millage Millage Millage Other Total 1994 4 101 7 253 0 817 8 070 0 497 0 049 0.546 9 503 0 842 10 345 0 443 23 505 1995 3 800 6 828 0 789 7 617 0 547 0 040 0 587 9 373 1 016 10 389 0 429 22 822 1996 3 606 6 469 0 774 7 243 0.572 0 038 0.610 9 356 1 010 10 366 0 439 22.264 1997 3 606 6 023 0 929 6 952 0 597 0 050 0 647 9 356 1 106 10 462 0 416 22 083 1998 3 606 6 023 0 837 6 860 0 597 0 047 0 644 9 182 0 978 10 160 0 434 21 704 1999 3 606 5 809 0 816 6 625 0 597 0 044 0 641 8 654 0 990 9 644 0.421 20 937 2000 3 606 5 751 0 652 6 403 0.597 0 041 0 638 8 702 0 915 9.617 0 451 20 715 2001 3 606 5 713 0 552 6 265 0 697 0 039 0 736 8 528 0 848 9 376 0 451 20 434 2002 3.606 5 889 0 390 6 279 0 697 0 039 0 736 8.482 0 770 9 252 0 451 20 324 2003 3 606 5 969 0 285 6 254 0 597 0 039 0 636 8 418 0 682 9 100 1 086 20 682 (1) Village established its own fire district effective October 1, 1993 Source Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser's Office -54- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA RATIO OF ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES FOR NET BONDED DEBT TO GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Ratio of Debt Total Service to Total General General Fiscal Debt Governmental Governmental Year Principal Interest (1) Service (2) Expenditures Expenditures 1994 S $ 194,989 $ 194,989 $ 19,053,562 01.0% 1995 755,000 384,661 1,139,661 10,603,914 10.7% 1996 785,000 351,089 1,136,089 8,746,746 13.0% 1997 820,000 315,901 1,135,901 9,494,861 12.0% 1998 855,000 277,825 1,132,825 10,034,276 11.3% 1999 895,000 241,329 1,136,329 10,843,083 10.5% 2000 935,000 595,767 1,530,767 12,074,903 12.7% 2001 975,000 631,875 1,606,875 12,574,677 12.8% 2002 1,015,000 1,420,845 2,435,845 14,497,752 16.8% 2003 1,415,000 590,737 2,005,737 15,647,703 12,8% Note: Includes general fund only. No debt prior to 1994. (1) Excludes bond issuance and other costs (2) Debt service on revenue bonds VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA SCHEDULE OF DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING BONDED DEBT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (IN THOUSANDS) SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Jurisdiction Net General Percentage Amount Obligation Applicable Applicable Taxable Bonded to to Property Debt Key Key Value (1) Outstanding Biscayne Biscayne Direct: Village of Key Biscayne $ 3,661,115 $ 28,840 Overlapping: Miami -Dade County Miami -Dade County Schools 130,106,101 247,541 (2) 131,120,085 790,200 (2) $ 1,037,741 100.00% $ 28,840 2.81% (3) 2.79% (3) 6,966 22,064 $ 29,030 (1) Source: Miami -Dade County Property Appraiser's Office - Taxable Property Value reflects January 1, 2003 amounts. (2) Source: Miami -Dade County Finance Department - Net General Obligation Bonded Debt outstanding figures are as of September 30, 2003. (3) Based on the percentage of the County's and School Board's tax roll valuation comprised of real and personal property situated in the Village of Key Biscayne. VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA RATIO OF NET BONDED DEBT TO ASSESSED VALUE AND PER CAPITA LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Ratio of Net Bonded Net Debt to Fiscal Assessed Bonded Assessed Year Population Value (1) Debt (2) Value 1994 8,887 $1,560,057,130 $9,200,000 0 59% 1995 8,894 1,741,921,584 8,445,000 0.48% 1996 8,886 1,767,457,005 7,660,000 0.43% 1997 8,937 1,861,243,132 6,840,000 0.37% 1998 9,471 2,003,049,232 5,985,000 0.30% 1999 9,689 2,028,174,208 22,290,000 1 10% 2000 10,507 2,223,956,5 15 21,220,000 0 95% 2001 10,607 2,499,049,161 30,120,000 1 21% 2002 10,698 2,731,833,645 29,935,000 1.10% 2003 11,100 3,259,919,981 29,271,000 0.90% Note. Village had no debt prior to 1994 (1) Net bonded assessed actual value of taxable property (2) Net bonded debt represents revenue bonds Net Bonded Debt Per Capita $ 1,035 949 862 765 632 2,300 2,190 2,823 2,798 2,637 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA REVENUE BOND COVERAGE STORMWATER REVENUE BONDS (SERIES 1999) (1) LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Net Revenue Gross Available Stormwater for Debt Service Requirements Fiscal Fee Operating Debt Year Revenue Expenses Service Principal Interest Total Coverage 1999 $ 480,586 $ 42,773 $437,813 $ - $ 335,412 $ 335,412 130.53% 2000 494,955 33,453 461,502 135,000 281,875 416,875 110.71% 2001 518,961 79,708 439,253 125,000 291,622 416,622 105.43% 2002 559,239 85,091 474,148 130,000 336,253 466,253 101.69% 2003 551,774 86,829 464,945 195,000 273,613 468,613 99.22% VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA DEMOGRAPHICS STATISTICS POPULATION Estimates of Population by Age Year 2000 Estimates of Population by Race 2000 INCOME* Per Capita Income Under 20 Years 20 to 64 Years 65 Years or Older Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Total 2,697 26 6,176 59 1,634 15 10,507 Anglo Black Hispanic Total 5,228 48 5,231 10,507 Average Per Anglo Black Hispanic Capita 2000 $ 62,542 $ 13,417 $ 46,682 $ 54,612 UNEMPLOYMENT RATES (Percent) Miami -Dade County* Village of Key Biscayne * Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 7.9 6.8 7.8 7.1 6.7 5.9 5.6 5.7 7.4 7 3 3.6 3 1 3 6 3.3 3.1 2.7 2.6 2.8 3 2 3 2 -59 VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, F LORIDA PROPERTY VALUE, CONSTRUCTION AND BANK DEPOSITS LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS Residential Commercial (000s Omitted) Total Total County Village Fiscal Permits # of # of of Bank Bank Year Issued Permits Valuation Permits Valuation Construction Deposits (1) (2) Deposits (2) 1994 2,205 2,081 $25,410,312 124 $45,567,390 $70,977,702 $ 17,524,140 (1) $ 1995 2,857 2,568 33,820,503 289 2,099,661 35,920,164 17,938,762 (1) 1996 3,171 3,060 65,318,655 111 1,231,097 66,549,752 14,561,654 (1) - 1997 3,570 3,402 82,481,700 168 667,328 83,149,028 34,664,829 (1) 1998 3,002 2,879 129,200,900 106 3,176,031 132,376,931 36,659,805 347,178 1999 2,711 2,416 94,287,095 295 56,792,994 151,080,089 39,633,149 377,060 2000 1,793 1,641 85,244,371 152 9,359,770 94,604,141 38,539,107 364,973 2001 749 667 59,607,528 82 10,485,477 70,093,005 45,064,000 328,602 2002 856 769 23,206,296 87 1,101,721 24,308,017 51,297,000 311,837 2003 1,324 1,178 22,695,672 146 12,454,140 35,149,812 56,263,926 328,303 (1) State of Florida, Division of Financial Services, as of June 30 of each respective year through fiscal year 2002 Information is for Miami -Dade County, which the Village of Key Biscayne was apart of. (2) Deposits within Village of Key Biscayne limits Information for all years presented was not available from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, from fiscal year 2003 and forward. VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Taxpayer Sonesta Beach Resort, LP GB Hotel Partners, Ltd. Key Biscayne Ocean Club Ltd. Partners Ocean Club Community Association PITU, Inc. Galleria of Key Biscayne, Inc. Claudio Alvarez Red Dragon Sands, LTD. John Dasburg Yoyot Realty, Inc. Source: Miami -Dade County Appraiser's Office % of Total Taxable Assessed Valuation Valuation $ 39,921,710 1.22% 26,929,342 0 83% 17,486,700 0 54% 12,500,000 0.38% 9,657,016 0 30% 8,741,107 0.27% 8,505,544 0.26% 8,470,400 0.26% 6,828,983 0.21% 5,849,394 0 18% $ 144,890,196 4.45% _AI- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICAL DATA SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Date of Incorporation 1991 Form of Government Council -Manager Area 1.25 Square Miles Miles of Street 22.4 Linear Miles Fire Protection: Number of Stations 1 Police Protection: Number of Stations 1 Education: Attendance Centers 2 Number of Students 1,480 Number of Teachers 90 Miami -Dade County Water & Sewer Authority Number of Customers Average Daily Consumption 1,957 12,434,314 gallons Sewers: Number of Customers 926 Fire Hydrants 249 Building Permits Issued 856 Recreation and Culture: Number of Parks 3 Number of Libraries I (Operated by Miami -Dade County) Number of Tennis Centers 1 Number of Recreational Centers 1 Employees: Full Time 96 COMPLIANCE SECTION Cohen &Holtz Accountants Advisors Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance and on Internal Control over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida (the Village) as of September 30, 2003 and for the year then ended which collectively comprise the Village's basic financial statements, and have issued our report dated December 26, 2003. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the. United States. Compliance As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Village's basic financial statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants, non-compliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the detennmation of financial statement amounts. However, providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed no instances of non-compliance that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. Internal Control over Financial Reporting In planning and performing our audit, we considered the Village's internal control over financial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the basic financial statements and not to provide assurance on the internal control over financial reporting. Our consideration of the internal control over financial reporting would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control over financial reporting that might be material weaknesses. A material weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses. -63- Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP One Southeast Third Avenue • Tenth Floor • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone 305.377 4228 • Fax 305 377.8331 • www.rachlin.com An Independent Member of Baker Tilly International MIAMI • FORT LAUDERDALE ■ WEST P A IL M RFAPH • STUART ■ TAMPA • HEW I F R C F Y Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida Page Two However, we noted one matter that we have reported to management in the schedule of findings and questioned costs accompanying this report. This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Mayor, Village Council, management and regulatory agencies, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. d'ig..t • 4tei Miami, Florida December 26, 2003 -64- Cohen cfHoltz Cohen &Holtz Accountants Advisors Management Letter in Accordance with the Rules of the Auditor General of the State of Florida Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida (the Village) as of and for the year ended September 30, 2003 which collectively comprise the Village's basic financial statements, and have issued our report thereon dated December 26, 2003. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations. We have issued our Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance and on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, a Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance Applicable to Each Major Program and Internal Control over Compliance in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133 and a Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs. Disclosures in those reports, which are dated December 26, 2003, should be considered in conjunction with this management letter. In connection with our audit of basic financial statements of the Village for the year ended September 30, 2003, we report the following in accordance with Chapter 10.550 Rules of the Auditor General, Local Government Entity Audits, which requires that this report specifically address but not be limited to the matters outlined in Rule 10.554(1)(g). 1. No inaccuracies, shortages, defalcations, fraud and/or violations of laws, rules, regulations and contractual provisions were reported in the preceding annual financial audit. 2. Recommendations made in the preceding annual financial audit have been addressed. 3. The Village, during fiscal year 2003, was not in a state of financial emergency as defined by Florida Statutes 218.503(1). The Village has no deficit fund balances for two consecutive years. 4 Recommendations to improve the Village's present financial management and accounting procedures are accompanying this report in the schedule of findings and questioned costs. 5. The Village was in compliance with Section 218.415, Florida Statutes, regarding the investment of public funds. -65- Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP One Southeast Third Avenue • Tenth Floor • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone 305 377.4228 • Fax 305 377 8331 • www.rachlin.com An Independent Member of Baker Tilly International MIAMI • FORT LAIIOFROAI F • WFST PA1 M RFAPR • STIIeRT • TeMPe • NFW 1 FRCFV Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida Page Two 6. During the course of our audit, nothing came to our attention that caused us to believe that the Village: a. Was in violation of any laws, rules or regulations and contractual provisions. b. Made any illegal or improper expenditures. c. Had improper or inadequate accounting procedures. d. Failed to record financial transactions. e. Had other inaccuracies, shortages, defalcations or instances of fraud. 7. The annual financial report for the year ended September 30, 2003 has been filed with the Department of Financial Services pursuant to Section 218.32(1)(a), Florida Statutes and is in agreement with the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. 8. The Village was incorporated by Laws of Florida 90-142. There were no component units related to the Village. 9. During the course of our audit, we applied financial condition assessment procedures pursuant to Rule 10.566(8). It is management's responsibility to monitor the Village's financial condition, and our financial condition assessment, which was performed as of the Village's fiscal year end, was based on representations made by management and the review of financial information provided by the Village. There were no findings that identified deteriorating financial conditions. This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Mayor, Village Council, management, and the Auditor General of the State of Florida and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. Aeieg,•-d. s „gr/ w Miami, Florida December 26, 2003 -66- Cohen &Holtz Accountants Advisors Report of Independent Certified Public Accountants on Compliance Applicable to Each Major Program and Internal Control over Compliance in Accordance with OMB Circular A-133 Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida Compliance We have audited the compliance of the Village of Key Biscayne, Florida (the Village) with the types of compliance requirements described in the US Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-133 Compliance Supplement, that are applicable to its major federal awards program for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. The Village's major federal awards program is identified in the summary of auditor's results section of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs. Compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to its major federal awards program is the responsibility of the Village's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Village's compliance based on our audit. We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations, Those standards and OMB Circular A-133, requires that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether non-compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to above that could have direct and material effect on a major federal awards program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence about the Village's compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our audit does not provide a legal determination on the Village's compliance with those requirements. In our opinion, the Village complied, in all material aspects, with the requirements referred to above that are applicable its major federal awards program and state financial assistance project for the year ended September 30, 2003. Internal Control over Compliance The management of the Village is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over compliance with requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to federal awards programs. In planning and performing our audit, we considered the Village's internal control over compliance with requirements that could have a direct and material effect on each major federal awards programs in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our opinion on compliance and to test and report on internal control over compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A-133. -67- Rachlin Cohen & Holtz LLP One Southeast Third Avenue • Tenth Floor • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone 305.377.4228 • Fax 305.377.8331 • www.rachlin.com An Independent Member of Baker Tilly International MIAMI • FORT LAUDERDALE • WEST PALM BEACH • STUART • TAMPA • NEW JERSEY Honorable Mayor, Village Council and Village Manager Village of Key Biscayne, Florida Page Two Our consideration of the internal control over compliance would not necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control that might be material weaknesses. A material weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that non-compliance with applicable requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and grants that would be material in relation to a major federal awards program being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal control over compliance and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses. This report is intended solely for the information and use of the Mayor, Village Council, management and specific legislative or regulatory bodies and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than these specified parties. /444, z4., Miami, Florida December 26, 2003 -68- Cohen &Holtz VILLAGE OF KEY B ISCAYNE, FLORIDA SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 Federal Grantor/Pass Through Grantor Programs Federal Federal Grant/ CFDA Contract Federal Number Number Expenditures U.S. Department of Treasury Federal Equitable Sharing Program N/A N/A $ 498,216 U.S. Department of Justice Pass through Miami -Dade County. Byrne Grant Pass through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Block Grant Total U.S. Department of Justice 16 579 HSB423 86 16 592 03-C.f-2Q-11-12-02-094 10,000 10,086 Total Expenditures of Federal Awards $ 508,302 N/A - Not available See note to schedule of expenditures of federal awards -69- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA NOTE TO SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the Village of Key Biscayne and is presented on the modified accrual basis of accounting. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non -Profit Organizations. Therefore, some amounts presented in this schedule may differ from amounts presented in, or used in the preparation of, the basic financial statements. -70- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 SECTION I - SUMMARY OF AUDITOR'S RESULTS Financial Statements Type of auditor's report issued: Unqualified Opinion Internal control over financial reporting: Material wealmess(es) identified? yes X no Reportable condition(s) identified not considered to be material weakness? yes X none reported Non-compliance material to financial statements noted? Federal Awards Pro,'rams yes X no Internal control over major awards programs: Material weakness(es) identified? yes X no Reportable condition(s) identified not considered to be material weakness? yes X none reported Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major federal awards program: Unqualified Opinion Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be reported in accordance with Circular A-133, Section .510(a)? yes X no Identification of federal major awards program: Federal Program Federal CFDA No. Federal Equitable Sharing Program N/A Dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B programs: $300,000 Auditee qualified as low risk auditee for audit of federal awards program? yes X no -71- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS (Continued) SECTION II - FINANCIAL STATEMENT FINDINGS Other Matter 03-1. Accounting Treatment, for Expenditures At the end of each fiscal year, Village Council and Management establish reservations of fund balance that are presented in the financial statements. In the ensuing year, expenditures are generally made against those reserves. We noted that the Village has on occasion charged the expenditure directly against the reserve rather than presenting the expenditure as such m the financial statements which has the effect of flowing into and reducing the established reserves. Without this methodology, all expenditures of the Village would not be properly accounted for and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Recommendation We recommend, as it relates to reservations of fund balance, that in order to properly reflect revenues and expenditures of the Village in the financial statements, and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, charges against reserves should first be presented as an expenditure which will then have the effect of reducing the related reserve, Management Response The Village will continue to record items previously reserved and designated in the manner established in prior years, directly against those reserves/designations. A reconciliation process to preserve the proper methodology of flowing such items into and out of respective departments will be reviewed annually. SECTION III - FEDERAL AWARD FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS None -72- VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA SUMMARY SCHEDULE OF PRIOR AUDIT FINDINGS FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 PRIOR YEAR COMMENTS AND STATUS None -73- 9 Village Seal Description One of the oldest and most recognizable landmarks in South Florida, the lighthouse was first constructed in 1825. It has a colorful, well -documented history. It stands in the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area. Like all lighthouses, it is a symbol of familiar homecoming to sailors, fishermen, and landlubbers alike. It also represents man-made structures of lasting quality, strength and safety in an uncertain world. The coconut palm, threatened by disease in Florida in recent years, has been a popular symbol of peaceful nature for many tropical areas around the world. Key Biscayne was once a plantation for this versatile tree. The two sea birds, against the backdrop of the moon, stand for the animals with whom we share our environment. The sun, sustainer of life, which figures prominently in many municipal emblems around the state, usually depicted at high noon, has just disappeared below the horizon, creating one of those sunsets that occur every once in a while. This kind of mood and feeling evoke a universal human reaction — a powerful visual reminder of the potential beauty and transitory nature of all things. The moon is shown on our seal not just to be different from other communities, not only for its magical qualities, but also because we have been told that one of the earliest local Indian dialects contained a word -picture phrase, "Bischiyano," meaning, simply — "Favorite Path of the Rising Moon." Adoption of the Village Seal took place on June 8, 1993 and adoption of the description of the Village Seal took place on August 10, 1993.