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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-12-23 CC-Recreation Authority No.1 CITY OF LA. E 5 LSINOR DREAM EXTREME, REPORT TO RECREATION AUTHORITY TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE RECREATION AUTHORITY FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DATE: DECEMBER 23, 2008 SUBJECT: ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 Background The Recreation Authority's auditors completed their audit field work on November 21, 2008 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. This is the fourth year that the auditors, Diehl, Evans & Company, have performed the audit services for the Authority. Discussion The purpose of the Recreation Authority is to provide a financing pool to fund capital improvement projects through the issuance of revenue bonds. Specifically, the Recreation Authority has one variable rate bond issue outstanding of $14,435,000. The proceeds were provided to finance the Recreation Authority's lease of the Stadium from the Agency for lease back to the City. The City makes lease payments to the Recreation Authority in amounts equal to the debt service requirements, and the Recreation Authority then makes the debt service payments on the bonds. Interest -only payments are paid monthly. The principal payment in the fiscal year was $325,000. The variable rate started the year at 3.61% and ended the year at 1.32 %. During the 2007 -08 fiscal year, total interest expense was $406,202 (average of 2.79 %). Total interest expense of $270,221 (average of 1.73 %), $432,836 (average of 2.87 %) and $520,608 (average of 3.45 %) was paid during the three fiscal years for 2004 -05, 2005- 06 and 2006 -07, respectively. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact. Agenda Item No. 1 Page 1 of 2 Annual Financial Report December 23, 2008 Page 2 Recommendation 1. It is recommended that the Authority Board receive and file the report Prepared by: James R. Riled /; Acting Director otdministrative Services Approved by: Robert A. Brady Executive Directo Agenda Item No. 1 Page 2 of 2