IFCD District Audit FY End 09/30/2020 ,OKA(F,
.14va. Immokalee Fire Control District
`` ' ' ` 502 New Market Road East, Immokalee, FL. 34142
Michael J. Choate, Fire Chief
April 21, 2021
Mr. Derek Johnson, General Accounting Manager
Clerk of the Circuit Court, Finance Department
3299 Tamiami Trail East, #403
Naples, FL 34112
Dear Mr. Johnson:
Enclosed please a copy of the District's audit for the fiscal year ended 9-30-20.
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to receive an electronic copy
of the audit.
Very truly yours,
BECKY BRONSDON
Chief Financial Officer
Enclosures
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IMMOKALEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TOGETHER WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTS
YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT 1-3
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS(MD&A) i-vii
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GOVERNMENT-WIDE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Statement of Net Position 4
Statement of Activities 5
FUND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Governmental Funds:
Balance Sheet-Governmental Funds 6
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet-Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net
Position 7
Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance-Governmental Funds 8
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes
in Fund Balance-Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities 9
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 10-52
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION OTHER THAN MD&A
BUDGET TO ACTUAL COMPARISON-MAJOR FUNDS(General and Special Revenue Funds)
Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance-Budget and Actual-
General Fund-Summary Statement 53
Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance-Budget and Actual-
General Fund-Detailed Statement 54-56
Statement of Revenues,Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance-Budget and Actual-
Impact Fee Fund-Summary Statement S7
SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS 58
NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS 59
OTHER REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Schedule of District Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Florida Retirement
System(FRS)Pension Plan 60
Schedule of District Contributions-Florida Retirement System(FRS)Pension Plan 60
Schedule of District Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Health Insurance
Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan 61
Schedule of District Contributions-Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan 61
Notes to the Required Supplementary Information 62-63
Schedule of Changes in the Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios,GASB No. 75
and Related Notes to the Schedule 64
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
Independent Auditor's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Basic Financial Statements
Performed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards 65-66
Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major Program and on Internal
Control Over Compliance Required by the Uniform Guidance 67-69
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs-Federal Awards 70-71
Independent Accountant's Report on Compliance with Section 218.415,Florida Statutes 72
Independent Auditor's Report to Management 73-75
Management's Response to Independent Auditor's Report to Management Exhibit 1
Impact Fee Affidavit Exhibit 2
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Board of Commissioners
Immokalee Fire Control District
502 East New Market Road
Immokalee,Florida 34142
Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of Immokalee
Fire Control District(the"District")as of and for the year ended September 30,2020,and the related notes to the
financial statements,which collectively comprise the District's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America;this includes the design,implementation,and
maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from
material misstatement,whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit We did not audit the financial
statements of Florida Retirement System Pension Plan(FRS)or Health Insurance Subsidy Pension Plan(HIS)as of and
for the year ended June 30,2020. The District is required to record its proportionate share of the FRS and HIS liability in
the District's government-wide financial statements as of September 30,2020,and for the year then ended.Those financial
statements were audited by other auditors whose report thereon has been furnished to us,and our opinion,insofar as it
relates to the amounts included for Immokalee Fire Control District's government-wide financial statements,is based on
the report of the other auditors.We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the I!nited States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment,including the assessment of the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements,whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,the auditor
considers internal control relevant to the District's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to
design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances,but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the District's internal control. Accordingly,we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating
the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by
management,as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion
Opinion
In our opinion,based on our audit and the report of the other auditors,the financial statements referred to above present
fairly,in all material respects,the respective financial position of the governmental activities and each major fund of
Immokalee Fire Control District as of September 30,2020,and the respective changes in financial position,for the year
then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Emphasis of Matter
On March 27,2019,the District acquired land adjacent to Station 30 to be used for the construction of a new fire
station.The land was purchased with grant funds,which were disbursed directly by Collier County on behalf of the
District. As a result,the District failed to record the transaction in the prior year.For the year ended September 30,2020,
the District reported a restatement of net position of$263,340 as a result of this correction of an error(see Note L). The
auditor's opinion was not modified with respect to this restatement.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the management's discussion and
analysis on pages i-vii,Schedule of the District's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Florida Retirement
System(FRS)Pension Plan,Schedule of District Contributions-Florida Retirement System(FRS)Pension Plan,Schedule
of the District's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan,Schedule of
District Contributions-Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan,Notes to Required Supplementary Information and
Schedule of Changes in the Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios,GASB No.75 and Related Notes to the Schedule,as
listed in the table of contents,be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information,although not a
part of the basic financial statements,is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board which considers it to be
an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational,economic,or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information-management's
discussion and analysis(MD&A),Schedule of the District's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Florida
Retirement System(FRS)Pension Plan,Schedule of District Contributions-Florida Retirement System(FRS)Pension Plan,
Schedule of the District's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan,
Schedule of District Contributions-Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan,Notes to Required Supplementary
Information and Schedule of Changes in the Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios,GASB No.75 and Related Notes to the
Schedule,as listed in the table of contents,in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America,which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the
information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries,the basic financial statements,and other
knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements.We do not express an opinion or provide any
assurance on the required supplementary information-management's discussion and analysis(MD&A), Schedule of the
District's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability-Florida Retirement System(FRS)Pension Plan,Schedule of
District Contributions-Florida Retirement System(FRS)Pension Plan,Schedule of the District's Proportionate Share of the
Net Pension Liability-Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan,Schedule of District Contributions-Health Insurance
Subsidy(HIS)Pension Plan,Notes to Required Supplementary Information and Schedule of Changes in the Net OPEB
Liability and Related Ratios,GASB No.75 and Related Notes to the Schedule,as listed in the table of contents,because the
limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
Other Required Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that collectively comprise
lmmokalee Fire Control District's basic financial statements. The required supplementary information other than MD&A
-budgetary comparison information is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic
financial statements.The required supplementary information other than MD&A-budgetary comparison information is
the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the underlying accounting and other records
used to prepare the basic financial statements.Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in
the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures,including comparing and reconciling such
information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the
basic financial statements themselves,and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion,the required supplementary information other than MD&A-
budgetary comparison information is fairly stated,in all material respects,in relation to the basic financial statements as a
whole.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements of Immokalee Fire Control
District that collectively comprise Immokalee Fire Control District's basic financial statements. The accompanying
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year ended September 30,2020 as required by the Title 2 U.S.Code
Board of Commissioners
Immokalee Fire Control District
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of Federal Regulations(CFR)Part 200,"Uniform Administrative Requirements,Cost Principles,and Audit Requirements
for Federal Awards"is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial
statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly to the
underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements.Such information has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the financial statements and certain additional procedures,
including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to
prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves,and other additional procedures in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion,the accompanying
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards for the year ended September 30,2020 is fairly stated,in all material respects,
in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
Other Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that collectively comprise the
District's basic financial statements. The Exhibit 1-Management's Response to Independent Auditor's Report to
Management and Exhibit 2 Impact Fee Affidavit are not a required part of the basic financial statements but are required
by Government Auditing Standards and Rules of the Auditor General,Section 10.557(3Xrn),respectively.
Such information has not been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements
and,accordingly,we do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on it.
Other Reporting Required by Section 218.415,Florida Statutes
In accordance with Section 218.415,Florida Statutes,we have also issued a report dated February 16,2021 on our
consideration of Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with provisions of Section 218.415,Florida Statutes. The
purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of compliance and the results of that testing,and to provide
an opinion on compliance with the aforementioned Statute. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in
accordance with Sections 218.39 and 218.415,Florida Statutes in considering Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance
with Section 218.415,Florida Statutes.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards,we have also issued our report dated February 16,2021 on our
consideration of the District's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain
provisions of laws,regulations,contract and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe
the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing,and not
to provide an opinion on internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an
audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering Immokalee Fire Control District's
internal control over financial reporting and compliance.
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February 16,2021
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS
(MD&A)
Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
General Information
The Immokalee Fire Control District's (the "District") discussion and analysis is designed
to assist the reader in focusing on significant financial issues, provide an overview of the
District's financial activity, identify changes in the District's financial ability to address
the next and subsequent fiscal years challenges, identify any material deviations from
the approved budget, and identify individual fund issues and concerns.
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) is intended to serve as an introduction
to the District's basic financial statements which are composed of 1) government-wide
financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial
statements. It is designed to focus on the current fiscal year's activities, resulting
changes and currently known facts, and should be read in conjunction with the District's
financial statements.
Fiscal Year Highlights
As expected, the District's financial position decreased during the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2019 by $762,509 substantially due to recording the increase in pension
costs of$418,374 and the cost of OPEB of$23,194 and the recording of the sale and
lease back of three (3) staff vehicles of$87,493.
As expected, the District's financial position increased during the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2020 by $3,264,160 substantially due to the use of$3,424,885 of impact
fees for construction of Station #32 and CARES Act money of$1,000,000.
Effective September 30, 2015, the District adopted the provisions of Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Pensions (Statement No. 68). The implementation of this standard required the District
to annually report its actuarially determined net pension liability in the government-wide
financial statements. It also requires additional disclosure in the notes related to the
financial statements.
Effective September 30, 2018, the District adopted the provisions of Governmental
Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 75 "Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Post Employment Benefits Other Than Pensions (OPEB)"(Statement No. 75). This
accounting standard requires the District to annually report its actuarially determined net
OPEB liability.
Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad
overview of the District's finances in a manner similar to a private-sector business. The
statements combine and consolidate governmental fund short-term spendable
resources with capital assets and long-term obligations.
The statements include a Statement of Net Position and a Statement of Activities that
are designed to provide consolidated financial information about governmental activities
of the District presented on the accrual basis of accounting.
The Statement of Net Position presents information on all of the District's assets and
liabilities, with the difference between the two reported as net position. Over time, the
increases or decreases to net position may serve as a useful indicator of whether the
financial position of the District is improving or deteriorating.
The government-wide financial statements can be found on pages 4 and 5 of this report
at September 30:
2020 2019
Assets:
Current Assets $ 6,742,352 $ 7,784,493
Capital Assets, Net of Depreciation 5,965,845 2.298,452
Total Assets 12,708,197 10,082,945
Deferred Outflows of Resources 2,021,872 2,021,392
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities 455,930 39,486
Unearned Revenue-impact fees 3,510,340 5,743,342
Long Term Liabilities 7,665,735 6,516,317
Total Liabilities 11,632,005 12,299,145
Deferred Inflows of Resources 125,285 359,913
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 5,012,607 1,464,364
Unrestricted Net Assets (Deficit) (2,039,828) (2,019,085)
Total Net Position $ 2,972.779 $ (554,721)
The Statement of Activities presents information showing how the District's net position
changed during the fiscal years. The focus is on both gross and net costs of various
activities that are supported by the District's ad valorem tax and other revenues. Thus,
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Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
Government-wide Financial Statements (Continued)
revenues and expenses are reported in this Statement for some items that will only
result in cash flows in a future fiscal period (e.g. uncollected taxes earned). This
Statement is intended to summarize and simplify the user's analysis of the cost of
various governmental services. An increase or decrease in net position may be an
indication of whether the District's financial health is improving or deteriorating.
The following reflects the revenues, expenses and changes in financial position for the
years ended September 30:
2020 2019
Revenues:
Ad Valorem Taxes $ 4,193,763 $ 3,920,526
Interest Income 82,066 149,070
Grant Revenue 1,000,000 6,012
Impact Fees 3,424,885 252,619
Other Revenue 74,703 74,301
Total Revenue 8,775,417 4,402,528
Expenses
Public Safety Expenses 5,511,257 5,165,037
Change in Net Position 3,264,160 (762,509)
Net Position (Deficit) — Beginning, As Originally Stated (554,721) 207,788
Prior Period Adjustment— Land* 263,340 Net Position (Deficit)— Beginning, As Restated (291,381) 207,788
Net Position (Deficit)- Ending of the fiscal year $_2 972.779 $ (554.721 .
Both of the financial statements distinguish the functions of the District that are
principally supported by ad valorem taxes and intergovernmental revenues. The
governmental activities of the District are for public safety.
*Land intended to be used for Station #30 rebuild was acquired via grant and paid
directly to the seller by Collier County. Therefore, resulting in the District not recording
the land acquisition in FY 19.
General Revenues
During fiscal year 2019, the District received $497,440 more in ad valorem tax dollars
over the prior fiscal year due to an increase in assessable value of property within the
. Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
Government-wide Financial Statements (Continued)
District. This represents a 15% increase. Other revenues, however, decreased over
the prior fiscal year due principally to the SAFER Grant ending.
During fiscal year 2020, the District received $273,237 more in ad valorem tax dollars
over the prior fiscal year due to an increase in assessable value of property within the
District. This represents a 7% increase. Other revenues also increased $4,090,537 net
over the prior fiscal year due principally to a $1,000,000 CARES Act grant and use of
impact fees of$3,424,885.
Expenses
During the fiscal year of 2019 expenses only slightly increased by $53,832 vs. the prior
fiscal year due to increases in operating costs. Personnel related and operating costs
were up in 2019 due to pension and OPEB costs.
During the fiscal year of 2020 expenses increased by $346,220 vs. the prior fiscal year
due to increases in costs. These costs included an increase in pension liability and
OPEB costs and interest expense related to debt service.
Net Position
During fiscal year 2019, net position decreased by ($762,509).
During fiscal year 2020, net position increased by $3,264,160.
Liabilities
During the year ended September 30, 2019, the District entered a capital lease of
$764,074 for a Pierce Velocity pumper truck.
During the year ended September 30, 2020, the District entered a capital lease of
$231,713 for communication equipment.
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 District uses fund
accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal
requirements.
Governmental Funds
Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as
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Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
Governmental Funds (Continued)
governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However, unlike
the government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements
focus on the short-term inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on
balances of spendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Both the
governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues,
expenditures, and changes in fund balance provide a reconciliation to facilitate the
comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.
The District maintains two governmental funds, the General Fund and the Special
Revenue Fund for impact fees. Each fund's activity is presented separately in the
governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues,
expenditures, and changes in fund balances. These statements can be found on pages
6 and 8 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 and can be found
beginning on page 10 of this report.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
The District adopts an annual appropriated budget for each of its governmental funds.
The most significant budget variance for the year ended September 30, 2019 was due
to health insurance actual cost being less than budgeted by approximately$47,000.
The actual expenditures in the General Fund were $2,054,295 less than the final
amended budget. The actual expenditures were less than budget in general due to not
having to use any reserves to cover expenditures.
The District adopts an annual appropriated budget for each of its governmental funds.
The most significant budget variance for the year ended September 30, 2020 was due
to entering the capital lease for communication equipment. The actual expenditures in
the General Fund were $1,929,473 less than the final amended budget. The actual
expenditures were less than budget in general due to not having to use any reserves to
cover expenditures.
The significant difference between the original and final budget was the adjustment of
the carry forward to the prior year audited balance.
Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
Capital Assets
The following is a schedule of the District's capital assets at September 30:
Cap tat Assets
September 30
2020 2019
Capital Assets not being depreciated
Lend S 378 258 $ 114,916
Construction In progress 4 230 58 713,064
Total Capital Assets not be ng depreciated 4 808 914 827,980
Capital Assets being deprecated
Buildings end building improvements 455,987 455,967
Machinery&equipment 1,444,098 1.203,818
Vehicles 2,845,411 2,845,411
Total Capital Assets be ng deprecated 4 745,474 4,505,194
Less: Accumulated Deprecation __ f3 388,543) (3,034,722)
Capital Assets.being deprecated net 1,358,931 1,470,472
Capital Assets Net S 5,965.845 $ 2,298,452,
The District purchased capital assets during the year ended September 30, 2019 in the
amount of$772,901 which consisted substantially of a new pumper truck. The District
also sold and leased back three (3) staff vehicles. The District also incurred costs
related to construction planning of the new Ave Maria station in the amount of $353,020.
During the year ended September 30, 2020, the District purchased capital assets of
$3,766,970 which consisted of construction in progress of$3,517,594 related to new
stations, $231,713 in communication equipment and $17,663 in various other
equipment.
Long Term Liabilities
The following is a summary of changes in long-term liabilities for the year ended
September 30:
2020 2019
Net pension liability - FRS 5,124,266 4,053,007
Net pension liability - HIS 724,859 689,001
Compensated absences 448,471 409,969
Capital leases 953,238 834,088
Net OPEB liability 541,364 530,252
$ 7,792,198 $ 6,516,317
Immokalee Fire Control District
Management's Discussion and Analysis
September 30, 2020
Economic Factors and Next Year's Budget Rates
The following were factors considered when next year's budget (2020-2021) was
prepared:
• The estimated property taxes increased by approximately $443,000 or 10.79% for
budgeting purposes for 2021 as compared to 2020. The millage rate stayed
consistent at 3.75 mills for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021. The District
continues with the construction of the Ave Maria Fire Station #32 during FY 2021.
The District is also moving forward with design and construction of Station #30 in
downtown Immokalee.
Request for information
This financial report is designed to provide the reader an overview of the District.
Questions regarding any information provided in this report should be directed to:
Immokalee Fire Control District, 502 East New Market Road, Immokalee, Florida 34142,
attention Michael Choate, Fire Chief, telephone (239) 657-2111.
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30,2020
Governmental
Activities
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents S 798,608
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 2,500,470
Investments 1,022,756
Investments-restricted 1,147,913
Due from other governments,including restricted amount of$166,655 1,198,685
Prepaid expenses 73,920
Total current assets 6,742,352
Noncurrent assets:
Capital assets:
Land 378,256
Construction in progress 4,230,658
Depreciable buildings,equipment and vehicles
(net of$3,388,543 accumulated depreciation) 1,356,931
Total noncurrent assets 5,965,845
TOTAL ASSETS 12,708,197
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES 2,021,872
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 16,712
Accrued liabilities 8,865
Due to other governments 5,517
Unearned revenue-impact fees 3,510,340
Retainage payable 298,373
Current portion of long-term obligations 126,463
Total current liabilities 3,966,270
Noncurrent liabilities:
Noncurrent portion of long-term obligations 7,665,735
TOTAL LIABILITIES 11,632,005
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES 125,285
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets 5,012,607
Restricted -
Unrestricted(deficit) t2,039,828)
TOTAL NET POSITION(DEFICIT) S 2,972,779
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ended September 30,2020
Governmental
Activities
EXPENSES
Governmental Activities
Public Safety-Fire Protection
Personnel services $ 4,486,795
Operating expenses 628,128
Depreciation 361,152
Interest and fiscal charges 35,182
TOTAL EXPENSES-GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES 5,511,257
PROGRAM REVENUES
Charges for services -
Operating/capital grants and contributions 9,115
TOTAL PROGRAM REVENUES 9,115
NET PROGRAM EXPENSES 5,502,142
GENERAL REVENUES
Ad Valorem taxes 4,193,763
Impact fees 3,424,885
Interest 82,066
Gain on disposition of capital assets 35,420
Other financial assistance-CARES Act 1,000,000
Other 30,168
TOTAL GENERAL REVENUES 8,766,302
INCREASE(DECREASE)IN NET POSITION 3,264,160
NET POSITION(DEFICIT)-Beginning of year,as restated (291,381
NET POSITION(DEFICIT)-End of the year $ 2,972,779
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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BALANCE SHEET-GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
September 30,2020
Total
General Impact Fee Governmental
Fund Fund Funds
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 798,608 $ - $ 798,608
Restricted cash and cash equivalents - 2,500,470 2,500,470
Investments 1,022,756 1,147,913 2,170,669
Due from other governments 1,032,030 166,655 1,198,685
Due from other funds - - -
Prepaid expenditures 73,920 - 73,920
TOTAL ASSETS $ 2,927,314 $ 3,815,038 $ 6,742,352
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 14,434 $ 2,278 $ 16,712
Accrued liabilities 8,865 - 8,865
Due to other governments 1,470 4,047 5,517
Due to other funds - - -
Retainage payable - 298,373 298,373
Unearned revenue-impact fees �. 3,510,340 3,510,340
TOTAL LIABILITIES 24,769 3,815,038 3,839,807
FUND BALANCE
Nonspendable 73,920 - 73,920
Assigned 1,894,905 - 1,894,905
Unassigned 933,720 • 933,720
TOTAL FUND BALANCE 2,902,545 - 2,902,545
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCE $ 2,927,314 $ 3,815,038 $ 6,742,352
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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RECONCILIATION OF THE BALANCE SHEET- GOVERNMENTAL
FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
September 30,2020
Amount
Total fund balance for governmental funds $ 2,902,545
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the
statement of net position are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources
and,therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds.
Capital assets not being depreciated:
Land 378,256
Construction in progress 4,230,658
4,608,914
Governmental capital assets being depreciated:
Building, Equipment and Vehicles 4,745,474
Less accumulated depreciation (3,388,543)
1,356,931
Deferred outflows and deferred inflows related to pensions are applied to
future periods and,therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds.
Deferred outflows related to pensions 2,021,872
Deferred inflows related to pensions (125,285)
Deferred inflows related to OPEB -
1,896,587
Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period
and,therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds.
Net pension liability-FRS (5,124,266)
Net pension liability-HIS (724,859)
Capital leases (953,238)
Compensated absences (448,471)
Net OPEB liability (541,3
(7,792,198)
Elimination of interfund amounts:
Due from other funds -
Due to other funds
Total net position(deficit)of governmental activities $ 2,972,779
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE-GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Year Ended September 30,2020
Impact Total
General Fee Governmental
Fund Fund Funds
REVENUES
Ad Valorem taxes $ 4,193,763 $ - $ 4,193,763
Intergovernmental revenues:
Federal public safety grants-CDBG 7,500 - 7,500
State firefighter supplemental 1,615 - 1,615
Local government grant - - -
Fees:
Inspection fees - - -
Impact fees - 3,424,885 3,424,885
Miscellaneous:
Interest 17,398 64,668 82,066
Other 30,168 - 30,168
TOTAL REVENUES 4,250,444 3,489,553 7,739,997
EXPENDITURES
Current
Public safety
Personnel services 3,565,172 - 3,565,172
Operating expenditures 610,936 17,192 628,128
Capital outlay 294,609 3,472,361 3,766,970
Debt service
Principal reduction 112,563 - 112,563
Interest and fiscal charges 35,182 - 35,182
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 4,618,462 3,489,553 8,108,015
EXCESS OF REVENUES
OVER(UNDER)EXPENDITURES (368,018) - (368,018)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Proceeds from issuance of capital lease 231,713 - 231,713
Proceeds from disposition of capital assets 37,185 - 37,185
Other financial assistance-CARES Act 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES(USES) 1,268,898 - 1,268,898
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE 900,880 - 900,880
FUND BALANCE-Beginning of the year 2,001,665 - 2,001,665
FUND BALANCE-End of the year $ 2,902,545 $ - $ 2,902,545
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES,
EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE-
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT
OF ACTIVITIES
Year Ended September 30, 2020
Amount
Net change(excess of revenues over(under)expenditures)
in fund balance-total governmental funds $ 900,880
The decrease(change)in net position reported for governmental activities
in the statement of activities is different because:
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.
Plus:Expenditures for capital assets 3,766,970
Less:proceeds from disposition of capital assets (37,185)
Plus:gain on disposition of capital assets 35,420
Less: current year depreciation (361,152)
3,404,053
The issuance of debt is reported as a financing source in governmental
funds and thus contributes to the change in fund balance. In the
Statement of Net Position,however,issuing debt increases long-term
liabilities and does not affect the Statement of Activities.
Similarly,repayment of principal is an expenditure in the
governmental funds but reduces the liability in the Statement of
Net Position.
Proceeds from capital leases (231,713)
Repayments(principal retirement)for capital leases 112,563
(119,150)
Some expenses reported in the Statement of Activities do not require the
use of current financial resources and,therefore,are not reported as
expenditures in the governmental funds.
Increase(decrease)in deferred outflows-Pensions 480
(Increase)decrease in deferred inflows-Pensions 234,628
(Increase)decrease in net pension liability-FRS (1,071,259)
(Increase)decrease in net pension liability-HIS (35,858)
(Increase)decrease in compensated absences,net (38,502)
(Increase)decrease in net OPEB liability (11,112)
(Increase)decrease in deferred inflows-OPEB -
(921,623)
Increase(decrease)in net position of governmental activities $ 3,264,160
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
Organization
Immokalee Fire Control District(the "District"), is an independent special district
established on May 3, 1955 by Laws of Florida, Chapter 55-30666,as amended.
The District has the general and specific powers prescribed by Florida Statutes
Chapters 189, 633 and Chapter 191. Laws of Florida, Chapter 2000-393 codified,
reenacted, amended and repealed its prior enabling acts. Also,as a result of Laws of
Florida, Chapter 2000-393,the District's name was changed from Immokalee Fire
Control and Rescue District to Immokalee Fire Control District. Laws of Florida,
Chapter 2001-330 amended Laws of Florida, Chapter 2000-393 and authorized the
District to levy impact fees on new construction within the District. During January
2012,the voters within the District passed a referendum increasing the District's
millage cap from 3 mills to 3.75 mills effective for the year ended September 30,
2013 and thereafter. The District was created for the purpose of providing fire
control and protection services as well as crash and rescue services for a designated
area in eastern Collier County. The District operates three(3)station houses and has
approximately 37 employees including part-time employees. The District is governed
by an elected five(5)member Board of Commissioners serving staggered four(4)
year terms.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies used in the
preparation of these basic financial statements.
Reporting Entity
The District adheres to Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)
Statement Number 14, "Financial Reporting Entity" (GASB 14), as amended by
GASB Statement Number 39, "Determining Whether Certain Organizations Are
Component Units" (GASB 39)and GASB Statement Number 61, "The Financial
Reporting Entity: Omnibus-An Amendment of GASB Statements No. 14 and No.
34" (GASB 61). These statements require the basic financial statements of the
District(the primary government)to include its component units, if any. A
component unit is a legally separate organization for which the elected officials of the
primary government are financially accountable. Based on the criteria established in
GASB Statement No. 14, as amended,there are no component units required to be
included or included in the District's basic financial statements.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES, CONTINUED
The basic financial statements of the District are comprised of the following:
- Government-wide financial statements
-Fund financial statements
-Notes to the financial statements
Government-wide Financial Statements
The government-wide financial statements(i.e.,the Statement of Net Position and the
Statement of Activities)report information on all of the activities of the District and do
not emphasize fund types. These governmental activities comprise the primary
government. General governmental and intergovernmental revenues support the
governmental activities. The purpose of the government-wide financial statements is
to allow the user to be able to determine if the District is in a better or worse financial
position than the prior year. The effect of all interfund activity between governmental
funds has been removed from the government-wide financial statements.
Government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources
measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Under the accrual basis of
accounting, revenues,expenses, gains, losses, assets,and liabilities resulting from
exchange and exchange-like transactions are recognized when the exchange takes
place. Revenues, expenses, gains,losses,assets, and liabilities resulting from
nonexchange transactions are recognized in accordance with the requirements of
GASB Statement Number 33, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Nonexchange Transactions" (GASB 33).
Amounts paid to acquire capital assets are capitalized as assets in the
government-wide financial statements, rather than reported as expenditures.
Proceeds of long-term debt are recorded as liabilities in the government-wide
financial statements, rather than as other financing sources. Amounts paid to reduce
long-term indebtedness of the reporting government are reported as a reduction of
the related liability in the government-wide financial statements,rather than as
expenditures.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A A. ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Government-wide Financial Statements, continued
The Statement of Activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of
a given function 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 and 2)grants and contributions
that are restricted to meeting the operational or capital improvements of a particular
function. Taxes and other items not properly included among program revenues are
reported instead as general revenues.
Program revenues are considered to be revenues generated by services performed
and/or by fees charged such as inspection fees. During the year ended September
30, 2020,the District contracted another fire district to perform all fire inspections
within the Immokalee Fire Control District. As such, the contracted District was
entitled to all fire inspection fee revenues.
Capital grant revenues are grants from other governmental entities restricted for the
purchase of specific capital assets.
Fund Financial Statements
The District adheres to GASB Statement Number 54, "Fund Balance Reporting and
Governmental Fund Type Definitions" (GASB 54).
The accounts of the District are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is
considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted
for with a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities,
fund equity or retained earnings,revenues, and expenditures or expenses, as
appropriate. Government resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual
funds based upon the purpose for which they are to be spent and the means by
which spending activities are controlled.
Fund financial statements for the District's governmental funds are presented after
the government-wide financial statements. These statements display information
about major funds individually and nonmajor funds, in aggregate, for governmental
funds.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Governmental Funds
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are combined in a fund,
expenditures are considered to be paid first from restricted resources, as
appropriate, and then from unrestricted resources. Governmental fund financial
statements are reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and
the modified accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are considered to be available
when they are collected within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay
liabilities of the current period.
The District's major funds are presented in separate columns on the governmental
fund financial statements. The definition of a major fund is one that meets certain
criteria set forth in GASB Statement Number 34, "Basic Financial Statements-and
Management's Discussion and Analysis- for State and Local Governments" (GASB
34). The funds that do not meet the criteria of a major fund are considered
non-major funds and are combined into a single column on the governmental fund
financial statements.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds. Major
individual governmental funds are reported in separate columns on the fund financial
statements.
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures, or expenses, are
recognized in the accounts and reported in the basic financial statements. Basis of
accounting relates to the timing of the measurements made,regardless of the
measurement focus applied.
The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic
resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are
recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when a liability is incurred,
regardless of the timing of 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 have been met.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES, CONTINUED
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting,continued
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 and soon enough thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For this
purpose, the District considers tax revenues to be available if they are collected
within sixty days of the end of the current fiscal period.
Revenues susceptible to accrual are property taxes, interest on investments, and
intergovernmental revenues. Property taxes are recorded as revenues in the fiscal
year in which they are levied,provided they are collected in the current period or
within sixty days thereafter. Interest on invested funds is recognized when earned.
Intergovernmental revenues that are reimbursements for specific purposes or projects
are recognized when all eligibility requirements are met.
Expenditures are generally recognized under the modified accrual basis of accounting
when the related fund liability is incurred. Exceptions to this general rule include: (1)
principal and interest on the long-term debt, if any,which is recognized when due;
and(2)expenditures are generally not divided between years by the recording of
prepaid expenditures.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the
District's policy to use restricted resources first,then unrestricted resources as they
are needed.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds.
Non-current Government Assets/Liabilities
GASB 34 requires non-current governmental assets, such as land and buildings, and
non-current governmental liabilities, such as notes payable and capital leases,to be
reported in the governmental activities column in the government-wide Statement of
Net Position.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Major Funds
The District reports the following major governmental funds:
The General Fund is the District's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial
resources of the District,except those required to be accounted for in the Impact Fee
Fund.
The Impact Fee Fund consists of fees imposed and collected by Collier County
based on new construction within the District. The fees are restricted and can only
be used for certain capital expenditures and/or the related debt associated with
growth within the District.
Budgetary Information
The District has elected to report budgetary comparison of major funds as required
supplementary information(RSI).
Investments
The District adheres to the requirements of Governmental Accounting Standards
Board(GASB) Statement Number 31, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Certain Investments and for External Investment Pools" (GASB 31), in which all
investments are reported at fair value.
Capital Assets
Capital assets,which include land, construction in progress,buildings, equipment and
machinery and vehicles are reported in the government-wide financial statements in
the Statement of Net Position.
The District follows a capitalization policy which calls for capitalization of all fixed
assets that have a cost or donated value of$1,000 or more and have a useful life in
excess of one year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Capital Assets, continued
All capital assets are valued at historical cost, or estimated historical cost if actual
historical cost is not available. Donated capital assets are valued at their estimated
fair market value on the date donated. Public domain(infrastructure)capital assets
consisting of certain improvements other than building, including curbs, gutters and
drainage systems, are not capitalized, as the District generally does not acquire such
assets. No debt-related interest expense is capitalized as part of capital assets in
accordance with GASB 34.
Maintenance,repairs and minor renovations are not capitalized. The acquisition of
land and construction projects utilizing resources received from Federal and State
agencies are capitalized when the related expenditure is incurred.
Expenditures that materially increase values, change capacities,or extend useful lives
are capitalized. Upon sale or retirement, the cost is eliminated from the respective
accounts.
Expenditures for capital assets are recorded in the fund statements as current
expenditures. However, such expenditures are not reflected as expenses in the
government-wide statements,but rather are capitalized and depreciated.
Depreciable capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line method over the
following estimated useful lives:
Asset Years
Buildings 30
Equipment and Machinery 3-20
Vehicles 4-10
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES, CONTINUED
Budgets and Budgetary Accounting
The District has adopted an annual budget for the General Fund.
The District has also adopted an annual budget for its Special Revenue Fund, the
Impact Fee Fund.
The District follows these procedures in establishing budgetary data for the General
Fund and the Impact Fee Fund:
1. During the summer of each year, the District Fire Chief submits to the Board of
Commissioners a proposed operating budget for the fiscal year commencing on
the upcoming October 1. The operating budget includes proposed expenditures
and the means of financing them.
2. Public hearings are conducted to obtain taxpayer comments.
3. The budget is adopted by approval of the Board of Commissioners.
4. Budget amounts, as shown in these financial statements, are as originally
adopted or as amended by the Board of Commissioners.
5. The budget is adopted on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
6. The level of control for appropriations is exercised at the fund level.
7. Appropriations lapse at year-end.
The District did amend the General Fund budget during the year ended September
30,2020 in the amount of$207,263.
The District did amend the Impact Fee Fund budget during the year ended
September 30, 2020 in the amount of$179,791.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES, CONTINUED
Impact Fees/Deferred Revenue
Through an inter-local agreement,the District levies an impact fee on new
construction within the District. The intent of the fee is for growth within the District
to pay for capital improvements needed due to the growth. The fee is collected by
Collier County and is remitted to the District. The fee is refundable if not expended
by the District within a reasonable period from the date of collection. The District,
therefore,records this fee as restricted cash and as deferred revenue until the date of
expenditure,at which time it is recognized as revenue and charged to capital outlay in
the fund financial statements and capital assets in the government-wide financial
statements.
Due To/From Other Funds
Interfund receivables and payables arise from interfund transactions and are recorded
in the fund statements by funds affected in the period in which transactions are executed.
Due From Other Governments
No allowance for losses on uncollectible accounts has been recorded since the
District considers all amounts to be fully collectible.
Compensated Absences
The District's employees accumulate annual leave, based on the number of years of
continuous service. Upon termination of employment,employees can receive
payment of accumulated annual leave, if certain criteria are met. The costs of sick,
vacation and personal leave benefits(compensated absences)are expended in the
respective operating funds when payments are made to employees. However,the
liability for all accrued sick,vacation and personal leave benefits is recorded in the
government-wide Statement of Net Position.
Encumbrances
Encumbrance accounting,under which purchase orders, contracts and other
commitments for the expenditure of monies are recorded in order to reserve that
portion of the applicable appropriation, is not employed by the District because,at
present, it is not necessary in order to assure effective budgetary control or to
facilitate effective cash planning and control.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Management Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenditures during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Net Position
In the government-wide financial statements,no net position has been identified as
restricted. Restricted net position reflects those net assets that have constraints as to
their use externally imposed by creditors,through debt covenants,by grantors, or by
law.
Fund Balances
The governmental fund financial statements the District maintains may include
nonspendable, restricted, committed, assigned and unassigned fund balances.
Nonspendable fund balances are those that cannot be spent because they are either
(a)not in spendable form or(b)legally or contractually required to be maintained
intact. Criteria include items that are not expected to be converted into cash, for
example prepaid expenses.
Restricted fund balance consists of amounts that can be spent only on specific
purposes stipulated by constitutional provisions or enabling legislation or externally
imposed by creditors, grantors,contributors, or laws or regulations of other
governments. The District maintained no restricted fund balances at September 30,
2020.
Committed fund balance consists of amounts that represent resources whose use is
constrained by limitations the Board (highest decision making) imposes upon itself.
These constraints made by the Board remain binding unless removed in the same
manner.The District maintained no committed fund balance at September 30,
2020.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A- ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Fund Balances, continued
Assigned fund balance represents the portion of fund balance that reflects the
District's intended use of resources. Such intent can only be established by the
Board. The District maintained assigned fund balance for various uses at September
30, 2020. The Board's minimum fund balance policy is to maintain not less than
three(3)months budgeted expenditures in assigned fund balance as well as other
specifically assigned amounts.
Unassigned fund balance is the portion of fund balance representing resources in
excess of what can properly be classified in one of the other categories.
Interfund Transactions
The District considers interfund receivables(due from other funds)and interfund
liabilities(due to other funds)to be loan transactions to and from other funds to
cover temporary(three months or less)cash needs. Transactions that constitute
reimbursements to a fund for expenditures initially made from it that are properly
applicable to another fund are recorded as expenditures in the reimbursing funds and
as reduction of expenditures in the fund that is reimbursed.
Pensions
In the government-wide Statement of Net Position, liabilities are recognized for the
District's proportionate share of each pension plan's net pension liability. For
purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information
about the fiduciary net position of the Florida Retirement System (FRS)and the
Health Insurance Subsidy(HIS) defined benefit plans and additions to/deductions
from fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are
reported by the Plans. For this purpose, benefit payments,(including refunds of
employees contributions) are recognized when due and payable in accordance with
the benefit terms.
The District's retirement plans and related amounts are described in a subsequent
note.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE A - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES,CONTINUED
Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In addition to assets,the Statement of Net Position reports a separate section for
deferred outflows of resources. This separate financial statement element,deferred
outflows of resources,represents a consumption of net position that applies to future
periods and so will not be recognized as an outflow of resources
(expense/expenditure)until then. The deferred amount on pensions is reported in the
government-wide Statement of Net Position. The deferred outflows of resources
related to pensions and OPEB are discussed in a subsequent note.
In addition to liabilities,the Statement of Net Position reports a separate section for
deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element,deferred
inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position that applies to a future
period and so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources(revenue)until that
time. The deferred amount on pensions and OPEB is reported only in the
government-wide Statement of Net Position. A deferred amount on pensions and
OPEB results from the difference in the expected and actual amounts of experience,
earnings,and contributions. This amount is deferred and amortized over the service
life of all employees that are provided with benefits through the plans except earnings
which are amortized over five to seven years.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been evaluated through February 16, 2021, which is the date
the financial statements were available to be issued.
NOTE B- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
At September 30, 2020,cash and cash equivalents were$3,299,078,which
included unrestricted cash of$798,608 in the General Fund and restricted cash of
$2,500,470,which was held in the Impact Fee Fund. Restricted cash is comprised
of impact fees which are restricted for capital asset acquisition and/or improvement
due to growth within the District.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE B- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS,CONTINUED
Deposits
The District's deposit policy allows deposits to be held in demand deposit or money
market accounts and other investments per Florida Statutes, Chapter 218.415(17).
All District deposits were held in a financial institution designated as a qualified
depository by the State Treasurer.
At September 30,2020,the carrying amounts of the District's deposits were
$798,608 and$2,500,470 in the General Fund and the Impact Fee Fund,
respectively. At September 30, 2020, bank balances were$854,619 and
$3,173,127 in the General Fund and Impact Fee Fund,respectively. These deposits
were entirely insured by federal depository insurance or by collateral pursuant to the
Public Depository Security Act (Florida Statute 280)of the State of Florida.
NOTE C - INVESTMENTS
Florida Statutes and the District's investment policy authorize investments in the
Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT). Specifically,the District's investment policy is
consistent with Florida Statutes, Chapter 218.415(17). At September 30,2020,the
District's investments in the FL FIT-Cash Pool (CP)consist of the following:
Fair Value(NAV).
Cost Carrying
Basis Amount
General Fund
Florida Fixed Income Trust
FL FIT-Cash Pool(CP) $ 1,022,756 $ 1,022,756
Total investments-General Fund $ 1,022,756 $ 1,022,756
Impact Fee Fund
Florida Fixed Income Trust
FL FIT-Cash Pool(CP) $ 1,147,913 $ 1,147,913
Total investments-Impact Fee Fund $ 1,147,913 $ 1,147,913
The Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT) Cash Pool (CP) was established in
accordance with Florida Statute 163.01 to provide local and state government entities
access to diversified,high credit quality strategies for their cash reserves. The Florida
Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)Cash Pool is a floating net asset value(NAV)pool,
managed to dollar-in/dollar-out and provides same day liquidity for participants.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
NOTE C- INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED
The Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT) Cash Pool (CP) is an external 2a7-like
investment pool,which is self administered. The Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL
FIT)Cash Pool (CP) is not categorized as it is not evidenced by securities that exist
in physical or book entry form. The Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT) Cash Pool
are stated at a net asset value (NAV)which approximates fair value,NAV -- $1M0.
These investments are subject to the risk that the market value of an investment,
collateral protecting a deposit or securities underlying an investment will decline and
lose value.
FL FIT is not required to register(and has not registered)with the SEC;however,
the fund is an external investment pool that has historically adopted operating
procedures consistent with those required by Florida Statutes.
The District's investment in the Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)Cash Pool (CP)
represented approximately less than 1% of the Fund's total investments.
At September 30, 2020,the Cash Pool's investments consisted of the following: 40%
with commercial paper; 6%with institutional money market deposits and mutual
funds;and 54%with certificates of deposit.
These short-term investments are stated at fair value. Investment income is recognized
as earned and is allocated to participants of the Fund based on their equity
participation.
The District adheres to GASB Statement No. 79 and where the Fund meets the
criteria to make GASB Statement No. 31 disclosures which are required related to
its FL FIT Cash Pool investment:
Limitation on Participant Contributions and Withdrawals: FL FIT-Cash Pool has no
limitations or restrictions on participant withdrawals,does not charge liquidity fees,
and has not put in place a redemption gate. Each participant has the ability to
withdraw 100 percent of its account balance any business day that the Investment
Advisor is open for trading.The Investment Advisor is open for trading,and the
funds will settle on the trading date for trades placed prior to 2:00 PM Eastern
Time,and trade date plus one business day(T+1)for trades placed after 2:00 PM
Eastern Time.
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September 30,2020
NOTE C- INVESTMENTS, CONTINUED
Investment Income, Unrealized Gains/Losses,and Realized Gains/Losses: FL
FIT-Cash Pool follows industry practice and records security transactions on a
trade date basis. Dividend and interest income is recognized on an accrual basis.
Net investment income is distributed to participants at least monthly. Unrealized and
realized gains and losses,if any,are distributed to participants on a daily and
monthly basis. Distributions to participants are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Valuation: Fair value of the investments in the FL FIT-Cash Pool is determined on
a daily basis. Fair value increases and decreases are included in the change in
unrealized gains and losses during the period. Net realized gains and losses on sales
of securities are computed based on specific identification. Mutual fund securities
are recorded at fair value as determined by using net position value as furnished by
a pricing service and the number of shares owned.
Redemption Gates: Per the Administrator there are no redemption gates.
Liquidity Fees: Per the Administrator there are no liquidity fees.
Redemption Fees: As of September 30,2020,there were no redemption fees or
maximum transaction amounts,or any other requirements that serve to limit a
participant's daily access to 100 percent of their account value.
Fair Value: The carrying value of the investments held by the District approximate
fair value. However, it is the opinion of the management of Florida Fixed Income
Trust(FL FIT) it is exempt from GASB Statement No.72 financial hierarchy
disclosures.
Foreign Currency Risk: Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)Cash Pool is not
exposed to foreign currency risk during the year ended September 30,2020.
Securities Lending: Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)Cash Pool did not
participate in securities lending program during the period October 1,2019 through
September 30, 2020.
Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)Cash Pool does provide separate audited
financial statements for the year ended June 30,2020.
At September 30, 2020, the District reported Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)
Cash Pool investments of$2,170,669. The Florida Fixed Income Trust(FL FIT)
Cash Pool carried a credit rating of AAAf/S1 + by Fitch Rating and had a dollar
weighted average days to maturity(WAM)of 127 days at September 30, 2020.
The Cash Pool's duration is as follows: expected target duration 0-.5 years;effective
duration of.25 years. Rule 2a7 allows funds to use a constant of$1.00 per share.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE D- DUE TO/FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTS
Due from other governments at September 30, 2020, are as follows:
Description General Fund
Collier County Tax Collector $ 32,030
Collier County BOCC-CARES Act 1,000,000
1,032,030
Impact Fee Fund
Collier County 166,655
$ 1,198,685
Management of the District believes the due from other governments amounts to
be fully collectible.
NOTE E- DUE TO/FROM OTHER FUNDS
Interfund receivables and payables at September 30,2020,are as follows:
Due From Due To
Other Funds Other Funds
General Fund:
Impact Fee $ $ -
Total General Fund - -
Special Revenue Fund:
Impact Fee:
General - -
Total Special Revenue Fund
Total $ - $
Interfund receivables and payables were eliminated for presentation purposes in
the Statement of Net Position at September 30,2020.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE F- CAPITAL ASSETS ACTIVITY
The following is a summary of changes in capital assets activity for the year ended
September 30, 2020:
Balance Balance
October 1 increases/ Decreases/ Adjustments/ September 30
2019 Additions Deletions Reclassifications 2020
Capital Assets Not
Being Depreciated:
Land $ 378,256 $ - $ S - $ 378,256
Construction in Progress 713,064 3,517,594 - - 4,230,658
Total Capital Assets Not
Being Depreciated 1,091,320 3,517,594 - - 4,608,914
Capital Assets
Being Depreciated:
Buildings 455,967 - - - 455,967
Equipment&Machinery 1,203,816 249,376 (9,096) - 1,444,096
Vehicles 2,845,411 - - - 2,845,411
Total Capital Assets
Being Depreciated 4,505,194 249,376 (9,096) - 4,745,474
Less Accumulated
Depreciation:
Buildings (349,592) (11,500) - - (361,092)
Equipment&Machinery (775,596) (157,441) 7,331 - (925,706)
Vehicles (1,909,534) (192,211) - - (2,101,745)
Total Accumulated Depreciation (3,034,722) (361,152) 7,331 - (3,388,543)
Total Capital Assets Being
Depreciated,Net 1,4702472 (111,776) (1,765) - 1,356,931
Capital Assets,Net $ 2,561,792 $3,405,818 $ (1,765) $ - 5,965,845
Related debt (953,238)
Net investment in capital assets $ 5,012,607
Depreciation expense was charged to the following functions during the year ended
September 30, 2020:
Amount
General Government $ 361,152
Total Depreciation Expense $ 361,152
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE F- CAPITAL ASSETS ACTIVITY,CONTINUED
The District has capital assets held under capital leases with a total cost of$1,118,934 at
September 30,2020.The capital assets held under capital lease had accumulated
depreciation of$271,488 and depreciation expense of$166,480 as of and for the year ended
September 30,2020.
NOTE G • LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
The following is a summary of changes in long-term liabilities for the year ended
September 30,2020:
Balance Balance Amounts
October 1 Retirements/ September 30 Due Within
2019 Additions Adjustments 2020 One Year
Net pension liability-FRS $ 4,053,007 $ 1,071,259 $ - $ 5,124,266 $
Net pension liability-HIS 689,001 35,858 - 724,859 -
Capital leases-3 vehicles 70,014 - (19,843) 50,171 19,843
Capital leases-pumper 764,074 - (72,699) 691,375 75,747
Capital leases-radios - 231,713 (20,021) 211,692 30,873
Construction loan(Sta 32) - - - - -
Compensated Absences 409,969 38,502 - 448,471 Net OPEB Liability _530,252 I l_1 12 �_. - 541,364 -
$ 6,516,317 $ 1,388,444 $ (112,563) $ 7,792,198 $ 126,463
The following is a summary of the long-term obligations at September 30, 2020:
Amount _
Net pension obligation-FRS pension plan. This amount is actuarially
determined through calculation based upon the audited financial
statements of the Florida Retirement Plan. $ 5,124,266
Net pension obligation-HIS plan This amount is actuarially determined
through calculation based upon the audited financial statements of the
Florida Retirement Plan 724,859
The District entered into a five year$89,857 capital lease agreement.Monthly
payments are$1,654 and are interest free.Payments began on March
20,2018 with a final payment due February 20,2023.The lease
agreement is collateralized by the respective three vehicles. 50,171
The District entered into a eight year$764,074 capital lease agreement.Annual
payments are$104,731 including fixed interest of 4.19°0.Payments began on January
7,2020 with a final payment due January 7,2027.The lease agreement is
collateralized by the respective pumper truck 691,375
The District entered into a seventy-five(75)month$231,713 capital lease agreement.
Initial payment of$23,171,then six(6)annual payments of$42,135 including
fixed interest of 5.32%.Payments began on October 1,2019 with a final payment due
October 1,2025.The lease agreement is collateralized by the respective equipment. 211,692
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
NOTE G • LONG-TERM LIABILITIES,CONTINUED
The District received a$5,500,000 loan commitment on March 2,2020 to fund the
construction of Station 32.The loan is payable in twelve(12)monthly payments of
interest only,followed by one hundred eighty(180)payments of principal and
interest calculated at the closing date of the loan.No draws on the loan have been
taken as of September 30,2020. -
Non-current portion of compensated absences. Employees of the District are
entitled to paid leave(sick,vacation and comp time)based on length of
service and job classification. 448,471
Net OPEB liability-actuarially determined-GASB No.75. 541,364
Total long-term liabilities 7,792,198
Current portion (126,463)
Noncurrent portion $ 7,665,735
The annual debt service requirements at September 30, 2020, were as follows:
Years Ending Total Total
September 30 Principal Interest Total
2021 $ 126,463 $ 40,246 $ 166,709
2022 131,281 35,429 166,710
2023 126,959 30,390 157,349
2024 121,746 25,121 146,867
2025 127,257 19,610 146,867
Thereafter 319,532 21,665 341,197
Total capital lease 953,238 172,461 1,125,699
Net pension liability-FRS 5,124,266 - 5,124,266
Net pension liability-HIS 724,859 - 724,859
Accrued compensated absences-vacation 448,471 - 448,471
Net OPEB obligation 541,364 - 541,364
Total long-term debt $ 7,792,198 $ 172,461 $ 7,964,659
Interest expense related to the capital leases payable was $35,182 for the year ended
September 30, 2020.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN -DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN
General Information about the Florida Retirement System
The Florida Retirement System ("FRS")was created in Chapter 121,Florida
Statutes. The FRS was created to provide a defined benefit pension plan("Pension
Plan")for participating public employees. All District employees are participants in
the Statewide Florida Retirement System(FRS)under authority of Article X, Section
14 of the State Constitution and Florida Statutes, Chapters 112 and 121. The FRS
was amended in 1998 to add the Deferred Retirement Option Program ("DROP")
under the defined benefit plan and amended in 2000 to provide an integrated defined
contribution plan alternative to the defined benefit plan for FRS members effective
July 1,2002. This integrated defined contribution pension plan is the FRS Investment
Plan. Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, established the Retiree Health Insurance
Subsidy(HIS)Program, a separate cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit
pension plan to assist retired members of any State-administered retirement system in
paying the costs of health insurance.
Essentially all regular employees of the District are eligible to enroll as members of the
State-administered FRS. Provisions relating to the FRS are established by Chapters
121 and 122,Florida Statutes; Chapter 112, Part IV,Florida Statutes; Chapter 238,
Florida Statutes; and Florida Retirement System Rules, Chapter 60S, Florida
Administrative Code;wherein eligibility, contributions, and benefits are defined and
described in detail. Such provisions may be amended at any time by further action
from the Florida Legislature. The FRS is a single retirement system administered by
the Florida Department of Management Services, Division of Retirement, and
consists of two cost-sharing, multiple-employer defined benefit plans(Pension and
HIS Plans)and other nonintegrated programs. A comprehensive annual financial
report of the FRS, which includes its financial statements,required supplementary
information,actuarial report,and other relevant information dated June 30, 2020,is
available from the Florida Department of Management Services' Website
(www.dms.myflorida.com).
The District's total pension expense, $1,388,978 for the year ended September 30,
2020, is recorded in the government-wide financial statements. Total District actual
retirement contribution expenditures were$516,969, $499,843 and$489,104 for
the years ended September 30, 2020,2019 and 2018,respectively. The District
contributed 100% of the required contributions.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN-DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan
Plan Description. The FRS Pension Plan("Plan") is a cost-sharing, multiple-
employer defined benefit pension plan, with a Deferred Retirement Option Program
(DROP) for eligible employees. The general classes of membership are as follows:
Regular Class-Members of the FRS who do not qualify for membership in the
other classes.
Senior Management Service Class(SMSC)-Members in senior management
level positions.
Special Risk Class -Members who are employed as certified firefighters and
meet the criteria to qualify for this class.
Elected Officials- Members who are elected by the voters within the District
boundaries.
Employees enrolled in the Plan prior to July 1,2011, vest at six years of creditable
service and employees enrolled in the Plan on or after July 1,2011,vest at eight
years of creditable service. All vested members, enrolled prior to July 1, 2011, are
eligible for normal retirement benefits at age 62 or at any age after 30 years of
service, except for those members classified as special risk who are eligible for
normal retirement benefits at age 55 or at any age after 25 years of service. All
members enrolled in the Plan on or after July 1,2011, once vested, are eligible for
normal retirement benefits at age 65 or any time after 33 years of creditable service,
except for members classified as special risk who are eligible for normal retirement
benefits at age 60 or at any age after 30 years of service. Members of both Plans
(Pension and HIS)may include up to 4 years of credit for military service toward
creditable service. The Plan also includes an early retirement provision; however,
there is a benefit reduction for each year a member retires before his or her normal
retirement date. The Plan provides retirement,disability, death benefits, and annual
cost of living adjustments to eligible participants.
DROP, subject to provisions of Section 121.091, Florida Statutes, permits
employees eligible for normal retirement under the Plan to defer receipt of monthly
benefit payments while continuing employment with an FRS employer. An employee
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September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN-DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan, continued
may participate in DROP for a period not to exceed 60 months after electing to
participate. During the period of DROP participation, deferred monthly benefits are
held in the FRS Trust Fund and accrue interest. The net pension liability does not
include amounts for DROP participants, as these members are considered retired and
are not accruing additional pension benefits.
Benefits Provided. Benefits under the Plan are computed on the basis of age,
and/or years of service, average final compensation, and credit service. Credit for
each year of service is expressed as a percentage of the average final compensation.
For members initially enrolled before July 1, 2011,the average final compensation is
the average of the five highest fiscal years'earnings; for the members initially enrolled
on or after July 1,2011, the average final compensation is the average of the eight
highest fiscal years'earnings. The total percentage value of the benefit received is
determined by calculating the total value of all service,which is based on retirement
plan and/or the class to which the member belonged when the service credit was
earned. Members are eligible for in-line-of-duty or regular disability and survivors'
benefits. The following chart shows the percentage value of each year of service
credit earned:
Class,Initial Enrollment,and Retirement Age/Years of Service %Value
Regular Class and elected members initially enrolled before July 1,2011
Retirement up to age 62,or up to 30 years of service 1.60
Retirement at age 63 or with 31 years of service 1.63
Retirement at age 64 or with 32 years of service 1.65
Retirement at age 65 or with 33 or more years of service 1.68
Regular Class and elected members initially enrolled on or after July 1,2011
Retirement up to age 65 or up to 33 years of service 1.60
Retirement at age 66 or with 34 years of service 1.63
Retirement at age 67 or with 35 years of service 1.65
Retirement at age 68 or with 36 or more years of service 1.68
Special Risk Regular
Service from December 1, 1970 through September 30, 1974 2.00
Service on or after October 1, 1974 3.00
Senior Management Service Class 2.00
Elected Officers'Class 3.00
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE H - RETIREMENT PLAN -DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan,continued
As provided in Section 121.101, Florida Statutes, if the member is initially enrolled in
the FRS before July 1, 2011, and all service credit was accrued before July 1, 2011,
the annual cost-of-living adjustment is 3 percent per year. If the member is initially
enrolled before July 1, 2011, and has service credit on or after July 1, 2011,there is
an individually calculated cost-of-living adjustment. The annual cost-of-living
adjustment is a proportion of 3 percent determined by dividing the sum of the
pre-July 2011 service credit by the total service credit at retirement multiplied by 3
percent. Plan members initially enrolled on or after July 1, 2011,will not have a
cost-of-living adjustment after retirement.
Contributions. The Florida Legislature establishes contribution rates for
participating employers and employees. Contribution rates during the
year ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:
Percent of Gross Salary*
Class(2) Employee Employer(1) Employer(3)
Florida Retirement System,Regular 3.00 10 00 8.47
Florida Retirement System,Senior Management Service 3.00 27 29 25.41
Florida Retirement System,Special Risk 3.00 24 45 25.48
Deferred Retirement Option Program-Applicable
to Members from All of the Above Classes 0.00 16 98 14.60
Florida Retirement System,Reemployed Retiree (2) N A N A
Florida Retirement System,Elected Official 3.00 49 18 48.82
Notes:
(1) Employer rates include 1 66 percent for the post employment health insurance subsidy Also,
employer rates,other than for DROP participants,include 06 percent for administrative costs for
the Investment Plan. Rates for 7 1 20-6/30/2l
(2) Contribution rates are dependent upon retirement class in which reemployed
(3) Employer rates include 1.66 percent for the post employment health insurance subsidy. Also,
employer rates,other than for DROP participants,include 06 percent for administrative costs for
the Investment Plan. Rates for 7 1 19-6/30/20
* As defined by the Plan
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN -DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN, CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan,continued
Pension Liabilities,Pension Expense,and Deferred Outflows of Resources
and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to the Pension Plan. At
September 30, 2020,the District reported a pension liability of$5,124,266 for its
proportionate share of the net pension liability.The net pension liability was measured
as of June 30, 2020, and the total pension liability used to calculate the net
pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of July 1,2020. The
District's proportionate share of the net pension liability was based on the District's
2019-20 fiscal year contributions relative to the total 2019-20 fiscal year
contributions of all participating members. At September 30,2020,the District's
proportionate share was .011823008 percent,which was an increase of.000054218
percent from its proportionate share measure as of September 30, 2019.
For the year ended September 30, 2020,the District recognized a pension expense
of$1,291,742. In addition,the District reported deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to the pension from the following sources:
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
Description of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected
and actual experience $ 196,116 $
Change of assumptions 927,653 Net difference between projected and
actual earnings on pension plan investments 305,104 -
Changes in proportion and differences between
District contributions and proportionate share
of contributions 291,956 51,363
District contributions subsequent to the
measurement date 97,533 -
Total $ 1,818,362 $ 51,363
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN - DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan, continued
The deferred outflows of resources related to the FRS pension,totaling $97,533,
resulting from District contributions subsequent to the measurement date, will be
recognized as a reduction on the net pension liability in the fiscal year ended
September 30,2021. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources
and deferred inflows of resources related to the pension will be recognized in pension
expense over the remaining service period of 5.9 years as follows:
Fiscal Years Ending
September 30 Amount
2021 $ 354,718
2022 354,718
2023 354,718
2024 354,718
2025 278,442
Thereafter (27,848:)
Total $ 1,669,466
Actuarial Assumptions. The total pension liability in the July 1,2020, actuarial
valuation was determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all
periods included in the measurement:
Valuation date July 1,2020
Measurement date June 30,2020
Inflation 2.40 percent
Real payroll growth 0.85 percent
Salary increases 3.25 percent, average,including inflation
Investment rate of return 6.80 percent, net of pension plan
investment expense, including inflation
Actuarial cost method Individual entry age
Mortality rates were based on the Generational PUB-2010 with Projection Scale
MP-2018.
The actuarial assumptions used in the July 1, 2020, valuation were based on the
results of an actuarial experience study for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30,
2018.
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September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN- DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan, continued
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was not based on
historical returns,but instead is based on a forward-looking capital market economic
model. The allocation policy's description of each asset class was used to map the
target allocation to the asset classes shown below. Each asset class assumption is
based on a consistent set of underlying assumptions, and includes an adjustment for
the inflation assumption. The target allocation and best estimates of arithmetic and
geometric real rates of return for each major asset class are summarized in the
following table:
Compound
Annual Annual
Target Arithmetic (Geometric) Standard
Asset Class Allocation(1 j Return Return Deviation
Cash 1,00°0 2.2°0 2.2°0 1.2°0
Fixed income 19.00% 3.0% 2.9% 3.5%
Global equity 54.20% 8.0% 6.7% 17.1%
Real estate(property) 10.30% 6.4% 5.8% 11.7%
Private equity 11.10% 10.8% 8.1% 25.7%
Strategic investments 4.40% 5.5% 5.3% 6.9%
Total 100.00%
Assumed inflation-Mean 2.40% 1.70%
(1)As outlined in the Plan's investment policy
Money-weighted Rate of Return. The annual money-weighted rate of return on
the FRS Pension Plan investments for the year ended September 30, 2020 was
3.35%.
Discount Rate. The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability
was 6.80 percent. The Plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to
make all projected future benefit payments of current active and inactive employees.
Therefore,the discount rate for calculating the total pension liability is equal to the
long-term expected rate of return.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE H - RETIREMENT PLAN- DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS Pension Plan, continued
Sensitivity of the District's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability
to Changes in the Discount Rate. The following presents the District's
proportionate share of the net pension liability calculated using the discount rate of
6.80 percent, as well as what the District's proportionate share of the net pension
liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1-percentage-point
lower(5.80 percent) or 1-percentage-point higher(7.80 percent)than the current
rate:
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
(5.80%) (6.80%) (7.80%)
District's proportionate share of
the net FRS pension liability $ 8,182,591 $ 5,124,266 $ 2,569,939
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position. Detailed information about pension plan's
fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued FRS Pension Plan and Other
State Administered Systems Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(FRS CAFR)
dated June 30,2020.
The FRS CAFR and actuarial reports may also be obtained by contacting the
Division of Retirement at:
Department of Management Services
Division of Retirement
Bureau of Research and Member Communications
P.O. Box 9000
Tallahassee, FL 32315-9000
850-488-5706 or toll free at 877-377-1737
http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce operations/retirement/publications
Payables to the Pension Plan. At September 30, 2020,the District reported a
payable of$0 for the outstanding amount of contributions in the pension plan required
for the year ended September 30, 2020.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN-DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS)Plan
Plan Description.The Health Insurance Subsidy Plan("HIS Plan")is a cost-sharing,
multiple-employer defined benefit pension plan established under Section 112.363,
Florida Statutes. The benefit is a monthly payment to assist retirees of
State-administered retirement systems in paying their health insurance costs and is
administered by the Division of Retirement within the Florida Department of
Management Services.
Benefits Provided. For the year ended September 30, 2020, eligible retirees
and beneficiaries received a monthly HIS payment equal to the number of years of
creditable service completed at the time of retirement multiplied by$5. The
payments are at least$30 but not more than$150 per month,pursuant to Section
112.363,Florida Statutes. To be eligible to receive a HIS Plan benefit, a retiree
under a State-administered retirement system must provide proof of health insurance
coverage,which can include Medicare.
Contributions. The HIS Plan is funded by required contributions from FRS
participating employers as set by the Florida Legislature. Employer contributions are
a percentage of gross compensation for all active FRS members. For the year ended
September 30, 2020,the contribution rate ranged between 1.66 percent and 1.66
percent of payroll pursuant to Section 112.363, Florida Statutes. The District
contributed 100 percent of its statutorily required contributions for the current and
preceding three years. HIS Plan contributions are deposited in a separate trust fund
from which HIS payments are authorized. HIS Plan benefits are not guaranteed and
are subject to annual legislative appropriation. In the event the legislative
appropriation or available funds fail to provide full subsidy benefits to all participants,
benefits may be reduced or cancelled.
Pension Liabilities,Pension Expense, and Deferred Outflows of Resources
and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to the HIS Plan. At September
30, 2020,the District reported a HIS liability of$724,859 for its proportionate share
of the net HIS Plan's net pension liability. The net pension liability was measured as
of June 30,2020,and the total pension liability used to calculate the net
pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of July 1,2020. The
District's proportionate share of the net HIS liability was based on the District's
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN -DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS)Plan,continued
2019-20 fiscal year contributions relative to the total 2019-20 fiscal year
contributions of all participating members. At September 30,2020,the District's
proportionate share was .005936679 percent, which was a decrease of.000221166
percent from its proportionate share measured as of September 30,2019.
For the fiscal year ended September 30,2020,the District recognized HIS expense
of$97,236. In addition, the District reported deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following sources:
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
Description of Resources of Resources
Differences between expected
and actual experience $ 29,651 $ 559
Change of assumptions 77,944 42,148
Net difference between projected and actual
earnings on HIS pension plan investments 579 -
Changes in proportion and differences between
District HIS contributions and proportionate
share of HIS contributions 86,397 31,215
District contributions subsequent to the
measurement date 8,939 -
Total $ 203,510 $ 73,922
The deferred outflows of resources related to HIS,totaling$8,939,resulting from
District contributions subsequent to the measurement date,will be recognized as a
reduction on the net pension liability in the year ended September 30, 2021. Other
amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to pensions will be recognized in pension expense over the
remaining service period of 7.2 years as follows:
Fiscal Years Ending
September 30 Amount
2021 $ 19,511
2022 19,511
2023 19,511
2024 19,510
2025 19,366
Thereafter 23,240
Total $ 120,649
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September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN-DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS)Plan,continued
Actuarial Assumptions. The total pension liability in the July 1, 2020, actuarial
valuation was determined using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all
periods included in the measurement:
Inflation 2.40 percent
Real Payroll Growth 0.85 percent
Salary Increases 3.25 percent,average,including inflation
Municipal Bond Rate 2.21 percent
Annual Cost Method Individual entry age
Mortality rates were based on the Generational PUB-2010 with Projected Scale
MP-2018.
Because the HIS Plan is funded on a pay-as-you-go basis, no experience study has
been completed for the Plan.
Discount Rate. The discount rate used to measure the total HIS liability was
2.21 percent. In general,the discount rate for calculating the total HIS liability is
equal to the single rate equivalent to discounting at the long-term expected rate of
return for benefit payments prior to the projected depletion date. Because the HIS
benefit is essentially funded on a pay-as-you-go basis, the depletion date is
considered to be immediate,and the single equivalent discount rate is equal to the
municipal bond rate selected by the plan sponsor. The Bond Buyer General
Obligation 20-Bond Municipal Bond Index was adopted as the applicable municipal
bond index.
Sensitivity of the District's Proportionate Share of the Net HIS Liability
to Changes in the Discount Rate. The following presents the District's
proportionate share of the net HIS liability calculated using the discount rate of
2.21 percent, as well as what the District's proportionate share of the net HIS
liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is I-percentage-point
lower(1.21 percent) or 1-percentage-point higher(3.21 percent)than the current
rate:
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
(1.21%) (2.21%) (3.21%)
District's proportionate share of
the net HIS liability $ 837,904 $ 724,859 $ 632,331
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September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN-DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
Health Insurance Subsidy (HIS)Plan, continued
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Position. Detailed information about the HIS plan's
fiduciary net position is available in the separately issued FRS Pension Plan and
Other State Administered Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(FRS CAFR)
dated June 30, 2020.
The FRS CAFR and actuarial reports may also be obtained by contacting the
Division of Retirement at:
Department of Management Services
Division of Retirement
Bureau of Research and Member Communications
P.O. Box 9000
Tallahassee, FL 32315-9000
850-488-5706 or toll free at 877-377-1737
http::`'www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce operations retirement/publications
Payables to the Pension Plan. At September 30, 2020,the District reported a
payable of$0 for the outstanding amount of contributions to the HIS plan required
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.
FRS -Defined Contribution Pension Plan
The SBA administers the defined contribution plan officially titled the FRS Investment
Plan(Investment Plan). The Investment Plan is reported in the SBA's annual financial
statements and in the State of Florida Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
As provided in Section 121.4501, Florida Statutes, eligible FRS members may elect
to participate in the Investment Plan in lieu of the FRS defined benefit plan. District
employees participating in DROP are not eligible to participate in the Investment
Plan. Employer and employee contributions, including amounts contributed to
individual member's accounts,are defined by law,but the ultimate benefit depends in
part on the performance of investment funds. Benefit terms, including contribution
requirements, for the Investment Plan are established and may be amended by the
Florida Legislature. The Investment Plan is funded with the same employer and
employee contribution rates that are based on salary and membership class(Regular
Class,Elected County Officers,etc.),as the FRS defined benefit plan. Contributions
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September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN -DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS-Defined Contribution Pension Plan,continued
are directed to individual member accounts,and the individual members allocate
contributions and account balances among various approved investment choices.
Costs of administering the plan, including FRS Financial Guidance Program,are
funded through an employer contribution of 0.06 percent of payroll and by forfeited
benefits of plan members. Allocations to the investment member's accounts during
the 2019-20 fiscal year were as follows:
Percent of Gross Salary
Class(2) Employee Employer(1) Employer(3)
Florida Retirement System,Regular 3.00 10.00 8.47
Florida Retirement System,Senior Management Service 3.00 27.29 25.41
Florida Retirement System,Special Risk 3.00 24.45 25.48
Deferred Retirement Option Program-Applicable
to Members from All of the Above Classes 0.00 16.98 14.60
Florida Retirement System,Reemployed Retiree (2) N/A N/A
Florida Retirement System,Elected Official 3.00 49.18 48.82
Notes:
(l) Employer rates include 1 66 percent for the post employment health insurance subsidy Also,
employer rates,other than for DROP participants,include 06 percent for administrative costs for
the Investment Plan. Rates for 7,1;20-630 21
(2) Contribution rates are dependent upon retirement class in which reemployed.
(3) Employer rates include 1 66 percent for the post employment health insurance subsidy. Also,
employer rates,other than for DROP participants,include 06 percent for administrative costs for
the Investment Plan. Rates for 7 1 19 63010
As defined by the Plan
For all membership classes, employees are immediately vested in their own
contributions and are vested after 1 year of service for employer contributions and
investment earnings. If an accumulated benefit obligation for service credit originally
earned under the FRS Pension Plan is transferred to the Investment Plan,the member
must have the years of service required for FRS Pension Plan vesting(including the
service credit represented by the transferred funds)to be vested for these funds and
the earnings on the funds. Nonvested employer contributions are placed in a
suspense account for up to 5 years. If the employee returns to FRS-covered
employment within the 5-year period,the employee will regain control over their
account. If the employee does not return within the 5 year period,the employee will
forfeit the accumulated account balance. For the fiscal year ended September 30,
2020,the information for the amount of forfeitures was unavailable from the SBA;
however,management believes that these amounts, if any,would be immaterial to
the District.
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September 30,2020
NOTE H- RETIREMENT PLAN -DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN,CONTINUED
FRS -Defined Contribution Pension Plan,continued
After termination and applying to receive benefits, the member may rollover vested
funds to another qualified plan, structure a periodic payment under the Investment
Plan,receive a lump-sum distribution, leave the funds invested for future distribution,
or any combination of these options. Disability coverage is provided;the member
may either transfer the account balance to the FRS Pension Plan when approved for
disability retirement to receive guaranteed lifetime monthly benefits under the FRS
Pension Plan,or remain in the Investment Plan and rely upon that account balance for
retirement income.
The District's Investment Plan pension expense totaled $198,066 for the fiscal year
ended September 30,2020.
Payables to the Investment Plan. At September 30,2020,the District reported a
payable of$0 for the outstanding amount of contributions to the Plan required for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.
Effective January 2019, the District began offering a 457(b) Deferred Compensation
Plan to all employees which allows for salary deferrals with no employer
contributions.
Other Retirement Plan
During the year ended September 30, 2020,the District initiated a 401(a)plan for the
District's Fire Chief.
NOTE I - PROPERTY TAXES
Property taxes are levied after formal adoption of the District's budget and become
due and payable on November 1 of each year and are delinquent on April 1 of the
following year. Discounts on property taxes are allowed for payments made prior to
the April 1 delinquent date. Tax certificates are sold to the public for the full amount
of any unpaid taxes and must be sold not later than June 1 of each year. The billing,
collection,and related recordkeeping of all property taxes is performed for the
District by the Collier County Tax Collector. No accrual for the property tax levy
becoming due in November 2020 is included in the accompanying financial
statements, since such taxes are collected to finance expenditures of the subsequent
period.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE I - PROPERTY TAXES, CONTINUED
Procedures for collecting delinquent taxes,including applicable tax certificate sales
and tax deed sales, are provided for by Florida Statutes. The enforceable lien date is
approximately two years after taxes become delinquent and occurs only upon request
of a holder of a delinquent tax certificate. As of September 30, 2020, $32,030 was
due from the Collier County Tax Collector for ad valorem taxes and excess fees.
Important dates in the property tax cycle are as follows:
Assessment roll certified July 1
Millage resolution approved No later than 93 days following
certification of assessment roll
Beginning of fiscal year for which
taxes have been levied October 1
Taxes due and payable(levy date) November 1 with various discount
provisions through March 31
Property taxes payable-
maximum discount(4 percent) 30 days after levy date
Due date March 31
Taxes become delinquent(lien date) April 1
Tax certificates sold by the Collier
County Tax Collector Prior to June 1
For the year ended September 30,2020, the Board of Commissioners of the District
levied ad valorem taxes at a millage rate of$3.75 per$1,000(3.75 mills) of the 2019
net taxable value of real property located within the District.
NOTE J - IMPACT FEE FUND ACTIVITY
During the year ended September 30,2020,the Impact Fee Fund had the
following activity:
Amount
Unearned revenue,October 1,2019 $ 5,743,342
Impact fee receipts* 1,191,883
Interest income 64,668
Legal fees (5,277)
Commissions(admin fee)-paid to Collier County'* (11,915)
Capital outlay (3,472,361)
Unearned revenue,September 30,2020 $ 3,510,340
* Includes$166,655 due from Collier County.
** Includes$4,047 due to Collier County
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE K- RISK MANAGEMENT
The District is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts;theft of,damage to,
and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural
disasters.
Insurance programs for general/professional liability,automobile and property are
covered by commercial insurance. The District retains the risk of loss up to a
deductible amount(ranging from $0 to$2,500)with the risk of loss in excess of this
amount transferred to the insurance carrier with limits of liability of$1,000,000 per
occurrence and$10,000,000 in the aggregate. The District is third party insured
for employee health, dental and vision as well as workers' compensation.
NOTE L- PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
Restatement of Net Position
The beginning net position of the District was adjusted as follows:
Amount
Net Position,September 30,2019 as originally stated $ (554,721)
Adjustment to include land acquired in the prior year 263,340
Net Position,September 30,2019,as restated $ (.291,38p
The land was acquired via a grant and paid directly to the seller by Collier County,
Florida. Therefore,resulting in the District not recording the land acquisition in the
prior year.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE M-FUND BALANCE ALLOCATIONS
Fund balance was allocated for the following purposes at September 30,2020:
Nonspendable Fund Balance Amount
General Fund
Prepaid expenditures $ 73,920
Total Nonspendable Fund Balance-General Fund 73,920
Assigned Fund Balance
General Fund
Assigned for fiscal year startup(90 day operations) 1,050,000
Capital purchases 138,500
Disaster/Emergency 1,440,125
Fleet reserves 200,000
Total Assigned Fund Balance•General Fund 2,828,625
Total Fund Balance-General Fund $ 2,902,545
NOTE N- POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION BENEFITS (OPEB)
Plan Description
The District's defined contribution OPEB Plan provides the opportunity to obtain
health insurance,pharmacy, dental and vision benefits to its retired employees and
their dependents. The year ended September 30,2018 was the District's transition
year and as such,the District implemented GASB No. 75 "Accounting and Financial
Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions". GASB No. 75
requires the District record its actuarially determined total OPEB liability.
All retired full-time employees are eligible for OPEB benefits if actively employed by
the District immediately before retirement. As of September 30,2020, there were no
retirees eligible to receive benefits. At September 30,2020 there were thirty four
(34)active full time District employees and zero(0) inactive. The benefits are
provided both with contractual or labor agreements. The benefits may require
contribution from the retirees, depending on certain specified criteria and, in
particular, length of creditable employment. The minimum retirement age is 62 for
administrative and 55 years old for special risk. The minimum years of service
requirement is 10 years.
The retiree's premiums for these benefits totaled$0 during the year ended September
30,2020.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE N- POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION BENEFITS
(OPEB),CONTINUED
Funding Policy
The District's OPEB benefits are unfunded. The retiree is eligible for benefits under
the District's health and pharmacy plan,but is obligated to reimburse the District for
100%of the cost of the retiree's health coverage. As such,the District has no
ultimate obligation(explicit subsidy)for the retiree's health insurance premium. The
District acts as agent for the retiree on a pay-as-you-go basis and recognizes
expenditures at the time the premiums are due. The District does, however,incur the
cost of premium rate being increased on its active employees(implicit subsidy)due to
providing coverage to its retirees. The District has not determined if a separate trust
fund or equivalent arrangement will be established into which the District would make
contributions to advance-fund the obligation. Therefore,no separate financial
statement is issued. All required disclosures are presented herein. The Plan's
measurement date was September 30, 2020.
The retiree pays 100°0 of the retiree health coverage therefore there is no explicit
subsidy. The retiree may purchase dependent coverage through the District. At age
65 the retiree then must move to Medicare but may continue to purchase dental and
vision coverage through the District. The District finances the benefits on a
pay-as-you-go basis and recognizes expenditures at the time the premiums are due.
The District subsidizes the premium rates paid by retirees by allowing them to
participate at blended premium rates for both active and retired employees. These
rates provide an implicit subsidy for retirees because, on an actuarial basis, retiree
claims are expected to result in higher costs to the plan on average than those of
active employees.
The projection of future benefit payments for an ongoing plan involves estimates of
the value of reported amounts and assumptions about the probability of occurrence of
events far into the future. Examples include assumptions about future employment,
mortality, and the healthcare cost trend. Amounts determined regarding the funded
status of the plan and the annual required contributions of the employer are subject to
continual revision as actual results are compared with past expectations and new
estimates are made about the future. The schedule of funding progress presents
multiyear trend information about whether the actuarial value of plan assets is
increasing or decreasing over time relative to the actuarial accrued liabilities for
benefits.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE N- POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION BENEFITS
(OPEB),CONTINUED
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions
Projections of benefits for financial reporting purposes are based on the substantive
plan(the plan as understood by the employer and plan members) and include types
of benefits provided at the time of each valuation and the historical pattern of sharing
of benefit costs between the employer and plan members to that point. The methods
and assumptions used include techniques that are designed to reduce the effects of
short-term volatility in actuarial accrued liabilities and the actuarial value of assets,
consistent with the long-term perspective of the calculations.
At September 30, 2020,the District's Net OPEB Liability of$541,364 was
measured as of September 30, 2020, and was determined by an actuarial valuation
as of that date using the alternate measurement method. The following actuarial
assumptions and other inputs were applied to all periods included in the
measurement:
The following simplifying assumptions were made:
Mortality-Life expectancies were based on PUB-2010 Mortality Tables for Males and
Females projected 10 years.
Actuarial Cost Method-Entry age normal cost method.
Annual healthcare cost trend using the Society of Actuaries Long-Run Medical Cost
Trend Model baseline assumptions with an initial rate of 4.9%per year trending to
4.30%by 2028.
Turnover-Derived from data maintained by the US Office of Personnel Management
regarding the most recent experience of the employee group covered by the Federal
Employees Retirement System.
Amortization Period: Rolling 20 year amortization
Amortization Method: level percentage of payroll
The discount rate was 2.41%(for 2020)(2.21%for 2019)(4.23%(or 2018)(2.8% for
2017)and was based on the 20 Year Municipal Bond Rate with AA/Aa or higher.
Salary Increases 2.50%
Discount Rate 2.41%
The FRS salary scale was used
Participation percentage: 50%
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE N - POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION BENEFITS
(OPEB),CONTINUED
Actuarial Methods and Assumptions,continued
The actuarial assumptions used in the September 30, 2020 valuation were calculated using
alternative measurement method in accordance with GASB methodology.
The rationales for selecting each of the assumptions used in the financial accounting
valuation and for the assumptions changes summarized above are to best reflect the
current market conditions and recent plan experience.
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability
Amount
Balance at September 30,2019 $ 530,252
Changes for the Year:
Service Cost 29,274
Interest Cost on Total OPEB Liability 12,282
Change in Benefit Terms -
Difference Between Expected and Actual Experience (8,694)
Changes in Assumptions (14,191)
Benefit Payments (7,559)
Net Changes 11,112
Balance at September 30,2020 $ 541,364
The following presents the net OPEB Iiability of the District as well as what the
District's net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that
is 1 percent higher or 1 percent lower than the current discount rate.
1°o Decrease Current Rate 1%Increase
1.41°0 2.41% 3.41%
Net OPEB Liability $ 616,642 $ 541,364 $ 476,271
The following presents the net OPEB liability of the District as well as what the
District's net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using healthcare trend
rates that are 1 percent higher or 1 percent lower than the current healthcare trend
rate.
100 Decrease Trend Rate 1%Increase
3.9-3.3% 4.9-4.3% 5.9-5.3%
Net OPEB Liability $ 452,956 $ 541,364 $ 649,761
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE N - POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSION BENEFITS
(OPEB), CONTINUED
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability,continued
For the year ended September 30, 2020,the District recognized OPEB expense of
$18,671. At September 30, 2020 the District reported deferred outflows of
resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB from the following
sources:
Deferred Deferred
Outflows of Inflows of
Resources* Resources*
Differences Between Expected and
Actual Experience
Changes in Assumptions -Net difference between projected
and actual earnings
Employer contribution subsequent
to measurement date - -
Total
Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of
resources related to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows:
Year Ended September 30: Amount*
2021 $ -
2022 _
2023 -
2024 -
2025 -
Total Thereafter -
$ -
*Per GASB No. 75 paragraph 43(a) since the District used the alternative measurement
method the effects of assumptions are recognized immediately. As such, since the Plan
holds no assets their deferred inflows/outflows are zero.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE O- DEFICIT UNRESTRICTED NET POSITION(NET ASSETS)
During the year ended September 30,2020,the District's unrestricted net position
(net assets) balance was again a deficit and totaled $(2,039,828), due substantially to
recording the current year actuarially determined net pension liability of$5,849,125
and the net OPEB liability of$541,364. The District's total available fund balance at
September 30, 2020 remains approximately equal to seven (7)months of actual
expenditures. However, the Board has previously assigned$1,894,905 of the
$2,902,545 available fund balance.
NOTE P- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In September 2018,the District entered into an agreement with Collier County(the
"County")with the intention of constructing a multi-purpose Public Safety Complex
(PSC) in the Town of Ave Maria. The County is in possession of four acres of land,
three of which are known as demised premises. The demised premises are intended
to be developed into the PSC. This PSC will be utilized for fire, sheriff, and
emergency medical services. In connection to the cost of constructing the PSC,
Immokalee Fire Control District paid$121,000 to the County for the land as the
District intends to own the PSC. In doing so,the County agreed to pay the District
annual rent in the amount of$4,033 over the course of 30 years. The District is
responsible for all costs associated with the construction of the building, including
surveying, permitting, architect fees, consultant fees,and other professional services
relating to the construction of the PSC.
In January 2020,the District entered into a contract in the amount of$10,044,830
for the construction of the multi-purpose Public Safety Complex (Station 32).
The District is funding the project through use of impact fees and a$5,500,000 loan.
Payments made under this contract for the fiscal year ended September 30,2020
were $2,930,501 and are included in Construction in Progress. At September 30,
2020,the balance remaining on the contract was $7,114,329, including retainage of
$298,373.
In April 2020,the District entered into a$295,000 contract for the planning and
design of a 10,000 square foot facility of apparatus bays and living quarters to
replace Station 30. The facility will be located on land adjacent to the existing Station
and is anticipated to be funded through a state grant and District funds(general
revenue and impact fees).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE P- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES, CONTINUED
On April 20,2020,the District entered into a ten(10)year$1,315,897 capital lease
agreement for a ladder truck. Annual payments are $152,682 including fixed interest
of 2.78%and commence upon delivery of the vehicle which is anticipated to occur in
FY 21.
NOTE Q- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
At the November 2020, District Board meeting, the Board approved reinstating the
monthly compensation of the Board members. The approved compensation of$250
per month began in December 2020. Additionally,the Board approved providing
health insurance for the Board members but not FRS/HIS participation.
On October 19,2020,the District entered into a fifteen(15)year$319,193 capital
lease agreement for a tanker fire truck. Annual payments are $27,675 including fixed
interest of 3.92%and commence upon delivery of the vehicle.
Subsequent to year end,the District was notified by the Internal Revenue Service
that they were going to conduct a review of employee benefits for compliance with
income tax regulations.
NOTE R- COVID 19
In early March 2020,the World Health Organization classified the coronavirus
outbreak "COVID-19" as a global pandemic,and it,unfortunately,continues to
spread. Business continuity, including supply chains and consumer demand across a
broad range of industries and countries,have been severely impacted, as
governments and their citizens take significant and unprecedented measures to
mitigate the consequences of the pandemic. On April 1, 2020, Florida Governor,
Ron DeSantis ordered all Floridians to stay home,to lock down the State against the
Coronavirus. Most governmental activity was cancelled and/or severely limited.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30,2020
NOTE R- COVID 19, CONTINUED
The District has adapted its operations to accommodate the current environment.
However,the full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the
date of this report. This pandemic has adversely affected global economic activity and
greatly contributed to instability in financial markets. Management is actively
monitoring the local situation on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, donors,
industry,and workforce. Given the daily evolution of COVID-19 and the global and
local responses to curb its spread,the District is not able to estimate the future
effects of COVID-19 on its results of operation, financial condition, or liquidity for
fiscal year 2020-21.
NOTE S- 457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The District offers the employees the opportunity to participate in a 457(b)deferred
compensation plan. This Plan has a third party trustee/custodian. It is 100%
third party administered. The Plan only accepts employee contributions.
NOTE T- 401(a)RETIREMENT PLAN
The Board of Fire Commissioners established the 401(a) Plan (the "Plan")within the
District's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for the Fire Chief. This retirement Plan is
in addition to the benefits the Chief is entitled to from FRS/HIS. The Plan was
effective on June 18, 2020. At September 30,2020,the Plan has one(1) active
participant and allows only the Chief to participate.
The Plan permits employer contributions only. Amounts contributed by the employer
are equal to$5,000 per fiscal year as required by the Chiefs employment contract.
Employee contributions are prohibited.
Employer contributions are 100%vested upon deposit into the Plan.
Total District contributions to the Plan for the year ended September 30, 2020 were
$5,000.
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
OTHER THAN MD&A
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE -BUDGET AND ACTUAL-GENERAL FUND-
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Year Ended September 30,2020
General Fund
Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
REVENUES
Ad Valorem taxes $ 4,106,122 $ 4,193,760 $ 4,193,763 $ 3
Intergovernmental revenues:
Federal public safety grant-CDBG 337,000 266,500 7,500 (259,000)
State firefighter supplemental 2,520 2,520 1,615 (905)
Local government grant 50,000 -
Inspection fees - -
Public safety services - - -
Miscellaneous:
Interest 25,000 24,345 17,398 (6,947)
Other 52,100 32,501 30,168 (2,333)
Reserves brought forward 1,767,930 2,001,309 - (2,001,309)
TOTAL REVENUES 6,340,672 6,520,935 4,250,444 (2,270,491)
EXPENDITURES
Current
Public safety
Personnel services 3,777,075 3,560,201 3,565,172 (4,971)
Operating expenditures 608,309 577,577 610,936 (33,359)
Capital outlay 375,000 355,428 294,609 60,819
Debt service
Principal reduction 127,792 127,792 112,563 15,229
Interest and fiscal charges 32,032 32,032 35,182 (3,150)
Assigned-90 day reserve 1,050,000 1,050,000 - 1,050,000
Assigned-Fleet Reserves - 200,000 - 200,000
Assigned-18/19&19r20 Projected Deficit - 106,404 - 106,404
Assigned-Disaster Reserves 22,998 400,000 •
400,000
Assigned-Capital purchases 347,466 138,501 - 138,501
Assigned-GASB reserve - - - -
Reserves-unassigned - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,340,672 6,547,935 4,618,462 1,929,473
EXCESS OF REVENUES
OVER(UNDER)EXPENDITURES - (27,000) (368,018) (341,018)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Proceeds from capital leases - - 231,713 231,713
Proceeds from disposition of capital assets - 27,000 37,185 10,185
Other financial assistance-CARES Act - - 1,000,000 1,000,000
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) -
27,000 1,268,898 _ 1,241,898
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE $ - $ - 900,880 $ 900,880
FUND BALANCE-Beginning 2,001,665
FUND BALANCE-Ending $ 2,902,545
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE -BUDGET AND ACTUAL-GENERAL FUND
DETAILED STATEMENT
Year Ended September 30,2020
General Fund
Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
REVENUES
Ad Valorem taxes $ 4,106,122 $ 4,193,760 $ 4,193,763 $ 3
Intergovernmental revenues: -
Federal public safety grants-CDBG 337,000 266,500 7,500 (259,000)
State firefighter supplemental 2.520 2,520 1,615 (905)
Local government grants 50,000 - - -
Inspection fees - - -
Public safety services - - -
Miscellaneous:
Interest income 25,000 24,345 17,398 (6,947)
Seminole contract - - - -
PILT farm workers village 12,000 6,150 6,150 -
Donations 100 100 400 300
User fees-rent 5,000 5,000 6,180 1,180
Other income 35,000 21,251 17,438 (3,813)
Subtotal 4,572,742 4,519,626 4,250,444 (269,182)
Reserves brought forward 1,767,930 2,001,309 - (2,001,309)
TOTAL REVENUES 6,340,672 6,520,935 4,250,444 (2,270,491)
EXPENDITURES
PERSONNEL SERVICES
Salaries
Firefighters&administrative 1,855,947 1,855,947 1,854,163 1,784
Overtime pay 297,494 213,538 212,900 638
Holiday pay 53,560 53,560 52,734 826
Vacation&sick sell back pay 24,000 10,038 10,038 -
Payroll taxes
Social Security 170,672 160,556 160,556 -
Benefits
Retirement 565,402 516,968 521,969 (5,001)
Group insurance 715,000 654,594 654,594 -
Workers compensation 95,000 95,000 98,218 (3,218)
I:nemployment _ �'
Sl EBTOTAL-PERSONNEL SERVICES 3,777,075 3,560,201 3,565,172 (4,971)
OPERATING
Contracted Services
Physicals 1,000 1,000 5,710 (4,710)
Legal fees 25,000 44,000 54,216 (10,216)
Property appraiser fees 26,000 26,000 32,166 (6,166)
Tax collection fees 84,879 84,879 85,875 (996)
Contracted services 35.00J 27,000 28,824 11,824)
Subtotal-Contracted services 171,879 182,879 206,791 (23,912)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE-BUDGET AND ACTUAL-GENERAL FUND
DETAILED STATEMENT- CONTINUED
Year Ended September 30,2020
General Fund
Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable
OPERATING,CONTINUED
Operating
Education and training - - 7,913 (7,913)
I ravel 12,500 22,000 21,938 62
Communications-telephuiie 20,000 20,000 20,829 (829)
Postage 500 500 630 (130)
t"ulities 19,630 19,630 22,004 (2,374)
Explorer program - - - -
Liability insurance 65.000 55.280 55319. -_ -
Subtotal.Operating 117,630 117,410 128,594 (11,184)
Maintenance
Vehicle 70,000 55,701 59,261 (3,560)
Equipment-firefighter and rescue 13,000 13,000 9,542 3,458
Generators 2,000 2,000 994 1,006
Equipment lease - - 19,278 (19,278)
HVAC 2,000 2,000 2,750 (750)
Building 37,800 23,945 22,731 1,214
Bunker gear 4,500 4,500 2,640 1,860
Cascade system - 3,649 (3,649j
Subtotal-Maintenance 129,300 101,146 120,845 (19,699)
Legal advertising 3,000 3,000 33 955 (95_5)
Supplies
Office 2,500 2,500 1,668 832
Shipping 500 500 608 (108)
Firefighter rescue 16,000 16,000 12,789 3,211
Station-janitorial - - 5,555 (5,555)
Education&training 20,000 12,000 - 12,000
Fuel and oil 45,000 35,329 31,609 3,720
Uniforms 16,000 16,000 17,367 (1,367)
I-mployee - - •
Physical fitness equipment -
Inter-departmental - - -
Computer software and training 30,000 30,000 28,707 1,293
Miscellaneous 5,000 5,000 2,724 2,276
Bunker gear 10,000 10,000 2,659 7,341
Fire prevention - - 152 (152)
Communication(radio) 2,500 2,500 1,062 1,438
Communication(phone) - 381 (381)
Station-non janitorial 7,000 7,000 1,753 5,247
Public education 1,000 1,000 16 984
Furniture 1,000 1,000 - 1,000
Computer equipment 2,000 15,000 12,911 2,089
Fire Inspection - - - -
Operating - - - -
Minor equipment 25,000 16,313 27.348 (11,035)
Tires&batteries - -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES
IN FUND BALANCE -BUDGET AND ACTUAL-GENERAL FUND
DETAILED STATEMENT- CONTINUED
Year Ended September 30,2020
General Fund
Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual ;Unfavorable;
Books and dues 3,0U0 3,000 3,442 (442)
Subtotal-Supplies 186,500 173,142 150,751 22,391
SUBTOTAL-OPERATING EXPENDITURES 608,309 577,577 610,936 (33,359)
Capital Outlay
Land - 259,000 - 259,000
Firefighter rescue equipment 10,000 12,094 12,094 -
Communication equipment 26,000 23,171 221,351 (198,180)
Building and CIP 312,000 58,704 58,705 (1)
Vehicles - - -
Bunker gear 15,000 -
Furniture-Office -
Station equipment - - -
Computer equipment 12,000 2,459 2,459 -
SUBTOTAL-CAPITAL OUTLAY 375,000 355,428 294,609 60,819
Debt service
Principal retirement 127,792 127,792 112,563 15,229
Interest charges and fiscal 32,032 32,032 35,182 (3,150)
SUBTOTAL-DEBT SERVICE 159,824 159,824 147,745 12,079
Assigned-90 day OPS 1,050,000 1,050,000 - 1,050,000
Assigned-Fleet Reserves - 200,000 ' 200,000
Assigned-18/19&19/20 Projected Deficit - 106,404 - 106,404
Assigned-Disaster Reserves 22,998 400,000 - 400,000
Assigned-Capital purchases 347,466 138,501 - 138,501
Assigned-GASB Reserves - - -
Reserves-I lnassigned - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURES M 6,340,672 6,547,935 4 6I8,462 1,929,473
EXCESS OF REVENUES
OVER(UNDER)EXPENDITURES - (27,000) (368,018) (341,018)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Proceeds from capital -• - 231,713 231,713
Proceeds from disposition of capital assets • 27,000 37,185 10,185
Other financial assistance-CARES Act - - 1,000,000 1,000,000
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) 27,000 1,268,898 1,241,898
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE S - S • 900,880 S 900,880
FUND BALANCE-BEGINNING 2,001,665
FUND BALANCE-ENDING 1 2,902,545
The accmmnanving notes are an integral nart of this statement.
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE-BUDGET AND ACTUAL-IMPACT FEE FUND
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Year Ended September 30,2020
Impact Fee Fund
Variance
Original Final Favorable
Budget Budget Actual (Unfavorable)
REVENUES
Ad Valorem taxes $ - $ - $ - $ -
Impact fees 900,000 1,191,884 3,424,885 2,233,001
Intergovernmental revenue-grants - - - -
Miscellaneous:
Interest 95,000 64,668 64,668 -
Other - - -
Cash brought forward 5,825,102 5,743,341 - (5,743,341)
TOTAL REVENUES 6,820,102 6,999,893 3,489,553 (3,510,340)
EXPENDITURES
Current
Public safety
Personnel services - - -
Operating expenditures 13,500 13,500 17,192 (3,692)
Capital outlay 5,000,000 3,500,000 3,472,361 27,639
Debt service
Principal reduction - - -
Interest and fiscal charges - - -
Cash carried forward 1,806,602 3,486,393 - 3,486,393
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 6,820,102 6,999,893 3,489,553 3,510,340
EXCESS OF REVENUES
OVER EXPENDITURES - - - -
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)
Operating transfers in - - -
Operating transfers out - - - -
TOTAL OTHER FINANCING
SOURCES(USES) _ - - - -
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE $ - $ - - $ -
FUND BALANCE-Beginning -
FUND BALANCE-Ending $ -
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this statement.
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Receipts: Disbursements/ Pass through
Revenue Expenditures to Subrecipients
P .
$ 1,000,000 (1) $ 1,000,000 $
0
7,500 7,500 -
$ 1,007,500 $ 1,007,500 $ -
. P
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NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
Year ended September 30,2020
NOTE A- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards has been prepared on the accrual
basis of accounting in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America and is in accordance with the provisions of the OMB
Uniform Guidance.
Expenditures reported on the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards include
cash disbursements, whether capitalized or expensed, during the fiscal year as well as
grant related amounts recorded as payable at year end. Revenues reported on the
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards include cash receipts,whether
recognized or deferred,as well as grant receivables recorded at year end.
NOTE B- INDIRECT COSTS
The District did not routinely allocate indirect costs to Federal Awards. Costs
charged to such programs were direct costs.
The District has elected not to use the l 0% de minimus indirect cost rate allowed
under the Uniform Guidance.
IMMOICALEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT
SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF THE NET
PENSION LIABILITY -FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) PENSION
PLAN(1)
2020 2019 2018 2017
District's proportion of the net pension liability 0.0I 1823008% 0.017687900% 0.012139622% 0.011523968%
District's proportionate share of the net pension liability $ 5,124,266 $ 4,053,007 $ 3,656,517 S 3,408,712
District's covered-employee payroll $ 2,129,835 $ 2,092,719 $ 2,199,804 S 2,117,620
District's proportionate share of the net pension liability
as a percentage of its covered-employee payroll 240.59% 193.67% 16622% 160.97%
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the
total pension liability 78 85% 82 61°'0 84 26% 83.89%
Notes: (I)The amounts presented for each fiscal year were determined as of September 30.
SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT CONTRIBUTIONS -
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM(FRS) PENSION PLAN (1)
2020 2019 2018 2017
Contractually required contribution $ 480,781 $ 464,854 $ 454,867 $ 381,858
Contributions in relation to the contractually
required contribution 480,781 464,854 454,867 381,858
Contribution deficiency(excess)
District's covered-employee payroll $ 2,129,835 $ 2,092,719 $ 2,199,804 $ 2,117,620
Contributions as a percentage of covered-employee
payroll 22 57% 22 21°0 20.68°0 18 03°0
Notes: (1)The amounts presented for each fiscal year were determined as of September 30.
GASB 68 requires information for 10 years. However,until a full 10-year trend is compiled,
governments should present information for only those years for which information is available.
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2016 2015 2014
0.009463726% 0,006183105% 0.006001750%
$ 2,389,598 $ 798,631 $ 366,195
$ 1,735,883 $ 1,298,578 $ 1,199,275
137.66% 61.50% 30 53%
I
84 88% 92 00% 96,09%
2016 2015 2014
t $ 365,318 $ 236,175 $ 209,820
} 365,318 236,175 209,820
S 1,735,883 $ 1,298,578 $ 1,199,275
21.05% 18:19% 17.50%
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2016__.._ 2015 - 2014 _ ..
1 0.005168356% 0004192421% 0.004035317%
$ 602,350 $ 427,561 $ 377,312
$ 1,735,883 $ 1,298,578 $ 1,199,275
34 70% 32.93% 31 46%
097% 0 50% 099%
2016 2015 2014
29,194 $ 19,237 $ 14,244
29,194 19 237 14,244
$ - $ -
$ 1,735,883 $ 1,298,578 $ 1,199,275
I68% 148% 1 19%
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NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
September 30,2020
Changes of Assumptions
Actuarial assumptions for both cost-sharing defined benefit plans are reviewed
annually by the Florida Retirement System Actuarial Assumptions Conference. The
FRS Pension Plan has a valuation performed annually. The HIS Program has a
valuation performed biennially that is updated for GASB reporting in the year a
valuation is not performed. The most recent experience study for the FRS Pension
Plan was completed in 2019 for the period July 1, 2013,through June 30, 2018.
Because the HIS Program is funded on a pay-as-you-go basis,no experience study
has been completed for that program. The actuarial assumptions that determined the
total pension liability for the HIS Program were based on certain results of the most
recent experience study for the FRS Pension Plan.
The total pension liability for each cost-sharing defined benefit plan was determined
using the individual entry age actuarial cost method. Inflation increases for both plans
is assumed at 2.40%. Payroll growth, including inflation, for both plans is assumed at
3.25°0. Both the discount rate and the long-term expected rate of return used for
FRS Pension Plan investments was reduced from 6.90%to 6.80%. The Plan's
fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future
benefit payments of current active and inactive employees. Therefore,the discount
rate for calculating the total pension liability is equal to the long-term expected rate of
return.
Because the HIS Program uses a pay-as-you-go funding structure, a municipal bond
rate was decreased from 3.50%to 2.21%and was used to determine the total pension
liability for the program(Bond Buyer General Obligation 20-Bond Municipal Bond
Index). Mortality assumptions for both plans were based on the Generational
PUB-2010 with Projection Scale MP-2018.
Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
There were changes in actuarial assumptions. As of June 30,2020,the inflation rate
assumption decreased to 2.4 percent,the real payroll growth assumption was
increased to 0.85 percent,and the overall payroll growth rate assumption remained at
3.25 percent. The long-term expected rate of return was reduced from 6.90 percent
to 6.80 percent.
Health Insurance Subsidy Pension Plan
The municipal rate used to determine total pension liability decreased from 3.50
percent to 2.21 percent.
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NOTES TO THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
September 30,2020
Pension Expense and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
In accordance with GASB 68,paragraphs 54 and 71,changes in the net pension
liability are recognized in pension expense in the current measurement period, except
as indicated below. For each of the following, a portion is recognized in pension
expense in the current reporting period,and the balance is amortized as deferred
outflows or deferred inflows of resources using a systematic and rational method over
a closed period,as defined below:
• Differences between expected and actual experience with regard to economic
and demographic factors -amortized over the average expected remaining
service life of all employees that are provided with pensions through the
pension plan(active and inactive employees)
• Changes of assumptions or other inputs -amortized over the average
expected remaining service life of all employees that are provided with
pensions through the pension plan(active and inactive employees)
• Changes in proportion and differences between contributions and
proportionate share of contributions -amortized over the average expected
remaining service life of all employees that are provided with pensions through
the pension plan(active and inactive employees)
• Differences between expected and actual earnings on pension plan investments
- amortized over five years
Employer contributions to the pension plans from employers are not included in
collective pension expense. However, employee contributions are used to reduce
pension expense.
The average expected remaining service life of all employees provided with pensions
through the pension plans at June 30, 2020,decreased from 6.4 years to 5.9 years
for FRS and remained at 7.2 years for HIS.
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SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN THE NET OPEB LIABILITY AND
RELATED RATIOS GASB 75
Changes in Employer's Net OPEB Liability and Related Ratios as of September 30:
Net OPEB Liability 2020 2019 2018
Service Cost $ 29,274 $ 29,274 $ 31,359
Interest Cost on Total OPEB Liability 12,282 16,639 13,731
Changes in Benefit Terms - - -
Differences Between Expected and Actual Experience (8,694) 85,904 116,389
Changes in Assumptions (14,191) (75,615) (100,573)
Benefit Payments (7,559) (33,008) (25,607)
Net Change in net OPEB Liability 11,112 23,194 35,299
Net OPEB Liability-Beginning of Year 530,252 507,058 471,759
Net OPEB Liability-End of Year $ 541,364 $ 530,252 $ 507,058
NOTE: Information for FY 2017 and earlier is not available.
Plan Fiduciary Net Position as of September 30:
2020 2019 2018
Contributions-Employer $ 7,559 $ 33,008 $ 25,607
Net Investment Income - - -
Benefit Payments (7,559) (33,008) (25,607)
Administrative Expense - - -
Net Change in Fiduciary Net Position - - -
Fiduciary Net Position-Beginning of Year - - -
Fiduciary Net Position-End of Year $ - $ - $ -
Net OPEB Liability $ 541,364 $ 530,252 $ 507,058
Fiduciary Net Position as a%of Net OPEB Liability 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Covered-Employee Payroll*
Net OPEB Liability as a%of Payroll *
*Because this OPEB plan does not depend on salary,no information is provided.
NOTE: Information for FY 2017 and earlier is not available.
Notes to the Schedule:
Benefit Changes None
Changes of Assumptions The discount rate was changed as follows:
9.'30,17 2.80%
9..30`18 4.23%
9.,30,19 2.21%
9,30/20 2.41%
Population covered by Plan: 31 active 0 retired
Plan has no specific trust established.$0 assigned for OPEB.
ADDITIONAL REPORTS
���yqq Affiliations
TUS CAN Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
& Company, PA Pmate Companies Practice Section
Tax Division
Certified Public Accountants&Consultants
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL
CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF BASIC
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS
Board of Commissioners
Immokalee Fire Control District
502 East New Market Road
Immokalee, Florida 34142
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing
Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States of America,the basic financial
statements of the governmental activities and each major fund of Immokalee Fire Control District
(the "District") as of and for the year ended September 30, 2020 and the related notes to the
financial statements which collectively comprise the District's basic financial statements as listed in
the table of contents and have issued our report thereon dated February 16, 2021.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit of the financial statements,we considered the District's
internal control over financial reporting(internal control)to determine the audit procedures that are
appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing our opinion on the financial
statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the District's
internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of the District's
internal control.
A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow
management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions,to prevent
or detect and correct misstatements on a timely basis.
INTEGRITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE®
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A material weakness is a deficiency,or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control,such that
there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Immokalee Fire Control
District's basic financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely
basis. A significant deficiency is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies,in internal control
that is less severe than a material weakness,yet important enough to merit attention by those
charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control was for the limited purpose described in the first paragraph
of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal control that might be
material weaknesses or significant deficiencies. Given these limitations during our audit, we did
not identify any deficiencies in internal control that we consider to be material weaknesses as
defined previously. However, material weaknesses may exist that were not identified.
We noted a certain other item that we have reported in our Independent Auditor's Report to
Management dated February 16, 2021.
Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether Immokalee Fire Control District's basic
financial statements are free from material misstatement,we performed tests of its compliance with
certain provisions of laws,regulations, contracts and grant agreements,noncompliance with which
could have a direct and material effect on the determination of basic financial statement amounts.
However,providing an opinion on compliance with those provisions was not an objective of our
audit and, accordingly,we do not express such an opinion. The results of our tests disclosed
no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under Government
Auditing Standards.
Purpose of This Report
The purpose of this report is solely to describe the scope of our testing of internal control and
compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on the effectiveness of the
District's internal control or on compliance. This report is an integral part of an audit performed in
accordance with Government Auditing Standards in considering the District's internal control and
compliance. Accordingly,this communication is not suitable for any other purpose.
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TUSCAN&COMPANY, P.A.
Fort Myers, Florida
February 16,2021
Affiliations
T �JT S CAN Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
& Company, PA Private Companies Practice Seetion
Tay D7vislon
Certified Public Accountants&Consultants Page 67 of 75
Independent Auditor's Report on Compliance for Each Major
Federal Program and on Internal Control Over Compliance
in Accordance with the Uniform Guidance
Board of Commissioners
Immokalee Fire Control District
502 East New Market Road
Immokalee, Florida 34142
Report on Compliance for Each Major Federal Program
We have audited Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with the types of compliance
requirements described in the OMB Compliance Supplement, as applicable, that could have a
direct and material effect on each of Immokalee Fire Control District's major federal programs for
the year ended September 30,2020. Immokalee Fire Control District's major federal programs
are identified in the summary of auditor's results section of the accompanying schedule of findings
and questioned costs.
Management's Responsibility
Management is responsible for compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, and the
terms and conditions of its federal awards.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on compliance for each of Immokalee Fire Control
District's major federal programs based on our audit of the types of compliance requirements
referred to above. We conducted our audit of compliance in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America;the standards applicable to financial audits
contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United
States of America; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part
200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal
Awards" ("Uniform Guidance"). Those standards and the Uniform Guidance require that we plan
and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether noncompliance with the types
of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on a
major federal program occurred. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,evidence about
Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with those requirements and performing such other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances.
INTEGRITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE®
12621 World Plaza Lane,Building 55 • Fort Myers,FL 33907 • Phone: (239)333-2090 •Fax: (239)333-2097
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We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion on compliance for each
major federal program. However, our audit does not provide a legal determination of
Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with those requirements.
Opinion on Each Major Federal Program
In our opinion,Immokalee Fire Control District complied, in all material respects, with the types
of compliance requirements referred to above that could have a direct and material effect on each
of its major federal programs for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Report on Internal Control Over Compliance
Management of Immokalee Fire Control District is responsible for establishing and maintaining
effective internal control over compliance with the types of compliance requirements referred to
above. In planning and performing our audit of compliance, we considered Immokalee Fire
Control District's internal control over compliance with the types of requirements that could have a
direct and material effect on each major federal program to determine the auditing procedures that
are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on compliance for
each major federal program and to test and report on internal control over compliance in
accordance with the Uniform Guidance,but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of internal control over compliance. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on
the effectiveness of Immokalee Fire Control District's internal control over compliance.
A deficiency in internal control over compliance exists when the design or operation of a control
over compliance does not allow management or employees,in the normal course of performing
their assigned functions,to prevent,or detect and correct noncompliance with a type of
compliance requirement of a federal program on a timely basis. A material weakness in internal
control over compliance is a deficiency,or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over
compliance, such that there is a reasonable possibility that material noncompliance with a type of
compliance requirement of a federal program will not be prevented, or detected and corrected,on
a timely basis. A significant deficiency in internal control over compliance is a deficiency,or a
combination of deficiencies, in internal control over compliance with a type of compliance
requirement of a federal program that is less severe than a material weakness in internal control
over compliance,yet important enough to merit attention by those charged with governance.
Our consideration of internal control over compliance was for the limited purpose described in
the first paragraph of this section and was not designed to identify all deficiencies in internal
control over compliance that might be deficiencies, material weaknesses or significant
deficiencies. We did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over compliance that we
consider to be material weaknesses. However, material weaknesses may exist that have not
been identified.
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Purpose of the Report
The purpose of this report on internal control over compliance is solely to describe the scope of
our testing of internal control over compliance and the results of that testing based on the
requirements of the Uniform Guidance. Accordingly,this report is not suitable for any other
purpose.
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TUSCAN &COMPANY, P.A.
Fort Myers, Florida
February 16, 2021
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SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED
COSTS-FEDERAL AWARDS
Year ended September 30,2020
Section I—Summary of Auditor's Results
Financial Statements
Type of auditor's report issued Unmodified
Internal control over financial reporting:
Control deficiency(ies) identified? Yes X No
Significant deficiency(ies)identified? Yes X No
Material weakness(es) identified? Yes X None reported
Noncompliance material to financial
statements noted? Yes X No
Federal Awards
Internal control over major programs:
Control deficiency(ies) identified? Yes X No
Significant deficiency(ies) identified? Yes X No
Material weakness(es) identified? Yes X None reported
Type of auditors report issued on compliance for
major programs Unmodified
Any audit findings disclosed that are required to be
reported in accordance with 2 CFR,
Section 200.516(a)? Yes X No
Identification of major programs (Type A):
CFDA
Number(s) Name of Federal Program or Cluster
21.019 U.S. Department Treasury
Coronavirus Relief Fund
Dollar threshold used to distinguish between
Type A and Type B programs Threshold used was$750,000.
Auditee qualified as low-risk auditee? Yes X No
IMMOKALEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT Page 71 of 75
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED
COSTS-FEDERAL AWARDS,CONTINUED
Year ended September 30,2020
Listing of Subrecipients and matching amounts passed-through:
None-not applicable
Section II-Financial Statement Findings
There were no deficiencies,material weaknesses,or instances of noncompliance related to
the financial statements.
Section III-Federal Award Findings and Questioned Costs
There were no audit findings related to Federal Awards required to be reported by 2 CFR,
Section 200.516(a).
Section IV-Status of Federal Prior Year Findings
There were no prior year findings.
Affiliations
TUSCANFlorida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
& Company, PA Private<orrrpanies Practice Section
Ta+,Division
Certified Public Accountants&Consultants
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT'S REPORT ON COMPLIANCE
WITH SECTION 218.415,FLORIDA STATUTES
Board of Commissioners
Immokalee Fire Control District
502 East New Market Road
Immokalee, Florida 34142
We have examined Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with Section 218.415, Florida
Statutes,regarding the investment of public funds during the year ended September 30,2020.
Management is responsible for Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with those
requirements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on Immokalee Fire Control District's
compliance based on our examination.
Our examination was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and,accordingly, included examining, on a test
basis,evidence about Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with those requirements and
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our examination provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Our examination does not
provide a legal determination on Immokalee Fire Control District's compliance with specified
requirements.
In our opinion,Immokalee Fire Control District complied, in all material respects,with the
aforementioned requirements for the year ended September 30, 2020.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of Immokalee Fire Control District and
the Auditor General, State of Florida,and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone
other than these specified parties.
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TUSCAN& COMPANY, P.A.
Fort Myers, Florida
February 16, 2021
INTEGRITY SERVICE EXPERIENCE®
12621 World Plaza Lane,Building 55 • Fort Myers,FL 33907 • Phone: (239)333-2090• Fax: (239)333.209'
III Affiliations
TU S CAN Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
& Company, PA Pmate Companies Practice Section
Tax Division
Certified Public Accountants&Consultants
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO MANAGEMENT
Board of Commissioners
Immokalee Fire Control District
502 East New Market Road
Immokalee, Florida 34142
We have audited the accompanying basic financial statements of Immokalee Fire Control District
(the "District") as of and for the year ended September 30, 2020 and have issued our report
thereon dated February 16, 2021.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America;the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing
Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States of America and Chapter
10.550,Rules of the Florida Auditor General. We have issued our Independent Auditor's
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and Compliance and Other Matters based on
an audit of the financial statements performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
and Chapter 10.550, Rules of the Auditor General. Disclosures in those reports, which are dated
February 16, 2021, should be considered in conjunction with this report to management.
Additionally,our audit was conducted in accordance with Chapter 10.550,Rules of the Auditor
General, which governs the conduct of local governmental entity audits performed in the State of
Florida. This letter includes the following information,which is not included in the aforementioned
auditor's reports:
• Section 10.554(1)(i)1., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that we determine
whether or not corrective actions have been taken to address findings and
recommendations made in the preceding annual financial audit report. There were no
financially significant prior year comments noted.
• Section 10.554(1)(i)2., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that we address in the
management letter any recommendations to improve financial management. Such
recommendations were noted to improve financial management.
INTEGRITY . SERVICE EXPERIENCE®
12621 World Plaza Lane,Building 55 • Fort Myers,FL 33907 • Phone: (239)333-2090 • Fax: (239) 333-2097
Page 74 of 75
• Section 10.554(1)(i)3., Rules of the Auditor General,requires that we address
noncompliance with provisions of contracts or grant agreements, or abuse,that have an
effect on the financial statements that is less than material but more than inconsequential.
In connection with our audit, we did not have any such findings.
• Section 10.554(1)(i)4., Rules of the Auditor General, requires that the name or official
title and legal authority for the primary government and each component unit of the
reporting entity be disclosed in the management letter, unless disclosed in the notes to
the financial statements. The District discloses this information in the notes to the
financial statements.
• Section 10.554(1)(i)5.a., Rules of the Auditor General, requires a statement be
included as to whether or not the local government entity has met one or more of the
conditions described in Section 218.503(1),Florida Statutes,and identification of the
specific condition(s)met. In connection with our audit, we determined that the District
did not meet any of the conditions described in Section 218.503(1), Florida Statutes.
• Pursuant to Sections 10.554(1)(i)5.b. and 10.556(7), Rules of the Auditor General, we
have applied financial condition assessment procedures. It is management's
responsibility to monitor the District's financial condition,and our financial condition
assessment was based in part on representations made by management and the review
of financial information provided by same. In connection with our audit,we determined
that the District did not meet any of the criteria of a deteriorating financial condition
described in Auditor General Rule Section 10.554(1)(i)(6).c.
• Pursuant to Section 10.554(1)(i)5b.2,Rules of the Auditor General,if a deteriorating
financial condition(s) is noted then a statement is so required along with the conditions
causing the auditor to make such a conclusion. No such conditions were noted.
• Pursuant to Section 10.554(1)(i)5.c., Rules of the Auditor General,requires a
statement indicating a failure, if any, of a component unit Special District to provide
financial information necessary to a proper reporting of the component unit within the
audited financial statements of this District(F.S. Section 218.39(3)(b)). There are no
known component special districts required to report within these financial statements.
• Section 10.556(10)(a), Rules of the Auditor General,requires that the scope of our
audit to determine the District's compliance with the provisions of Section 218.415,
Florida Statutes,regarding the investment of public funds. In connection with our audit,
we determined that the District complied with Section 218.415,Florida Statutes as
reported in our Independent Accountant's Report on Compliance with Section
218.415, Florida Statutes dated February 16, 2021,included herein.
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• Section 10.557(3)(m), Rules of the Auditor General,requires a notarized affidavit
related to impact fees signed and sworn to be the Chief Financial officer be included in
the audit report. Such affidavit is included as Exhibit 2.
PRIOR YEAR COMMENTS:
There were no financially significant prior year comments noted.
CURRENT YEAR COMMENTS:
2020-01 On March 27, 2019,the District acquired land adjacent to Station 30 to be used for
the construction of a new fire station. The land was purchased with grant funds,which
were disbursed directly by Collier County on behalf of the District. The funds did not
pass through the District and therefore, the transaction was inadvertently overlooked
until the following fiscal year. This resulted in the understatement of net position for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 and, consequently,a restatement of the
beginning net position for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 in the amount of
$263,340.
Pursuant to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, this management letter is a public record and its
distribution is not limited. Auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America
require us to indicate that this letter is intended solely for the information and use of the Board of
Commissioners,management,the Auditor General of the State of Florida and other federal and
state agencies. This report is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than
these specified parties.
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TUSCAN&COMPANY, P.A.
Fort Myers, Florida
February 16,2021
EXHIBIT 1
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F '% E Immokalee Fire Control District
F ' ' • E 502 New Market Road East, Immokalee, FL. 34142
Ave Maria Michael J. Choate, Fire Chief
March 2, 2021
Auditor General's Office
Local Government Audits/342
Claude Pepper Building, Room 401
111 West Madison Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1450
In connection with the audit for the fiscal year ended 9-30-20, we are pleased to report
there were no prior year comments.
Current Year Comment:
2020-01 On March 27, 2019 the District acquired land adjacent to Station 30 to be used
for the construction of a new fire station. The land was purchased with grant
funds, which were disbursed directly by Collier County on behalf of the
District. The funds did not pass through the District and therefore, the
transaction was inadvertently overlooked until the following fiscal year. This
resulted in the understatement of net position for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2019 and, consequently, a restatement of the beginning net
positon for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 in the amount of
$263,340.
Response:
In May of 2019, the District created the position of Deputy Chief of Administrative
Services. Included within the responsibilities of this position's are the application for
and administration of District grants. The District filled the position with Deputy Chief
Rita Greenberg, who has extensive experience in the application and administration of
grant funds. She now oversees the administration of all District grants, and ensures
proper communication with the Chief Financial Officer regarding the funding and
reimbursement process for all District grants. This comment relates to a one-time
occurrence, and the District has directly addressed the issue with the creation of the
new position. This comment is resolved,
The District continues to refine and enhance financial reporting and compliance
functions, and internal controls, policies and procedures. Close communication with our
auditing firm, Tuscan & Co., PA is maintained to ensure we continue to operate in a
manner that assures financial compliance. The Board of Fire Commissioners and
management staff are committed to avoiding future possible comments and we maintain
our assurance that future audits will reflect the actions we have taken.
Sincerely,
IMMOKALEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT
Administration(239)657-2111 Operations(239)657-8587 Fire Prevention(239)597-9227
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EXHIBIT 2
Immokalee Fire Control District
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Michael J. Choate, Fire Chief
BEFORE ME,the undersigned authority,personally appeared,Rebecah Bronsdon,who being duly
sworn,deposes and says on oath that:
1. 1 am the Chief Financial Officer of the Immokalee Fire Control District which is a
local governmental entity of the State of Florida;
2. The Immokalee Fire Control District adopted Resolution 2019 Resolution No.
2019-17 implementing an impact fee; and
3. The Immokalee Fire Control District has complied and, as of the date of this
Affidavit, remains in compliance with Section 163.31801, Florida Statutes.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NAUGHT.
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Rebecah Bronsdon,Chief Financial Officer
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF COLLIER
SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me this 21st day of January, 2021.
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NOTARY PUBLIC
Print Name ijatAtt, ,c'5 b a.0 c.Act_r�s
Personally known `�' or produced identification
Type of identification produced:
My Commission Expires:
ALMA ROSAVALLAOARES
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