#6 Financial Statement for September 2009ACCOUNTING DIVISION MEMORANDUM
October 16, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Patty Lynch, Comptroller
SUBJECT: Financial Statement for the Month of September 2009
The City prepares its Financial Statements in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principals using the modified accrual method of accounting and is audited
annually by Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP. We prepare interim financial statements for
the Council’s review on a monthly basis. Division and Department Heads are responsible
for monetary expenditures to ensure budget compliance. Revenues and expenditures are
projected to year-end in June and September.
Key operating funds include the General Fund, Water and Wastewater Utilities, and
Sanitation Fund. A summary of their performance to budget, as compared a three-year
average, is presented in the following graphs.
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
The graph below indicates expenditures are being made according to budget. Sanitation is
under budget trends due to the reduced volume of refuse at the landfill.
Year-To-Date September ExpendituresCompared to Three-Year Average
Current YTD3 Yr. Avg.
80%
70%
Percent of Total Budget
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
General FundWater -Wastewater -
OperatingOperatingSanitation
September 2009 Financial Statement
October 16, 2009 Page 2
REVENUE SUMMARY
The graph below indicates General Fund and Wastewater revenue has been earned as
anticipated. Water is under trend due to the delayed implementation of the rate increase.
Sanitation fund is below trend due to decreased tonnage of waste collected at the landfill.
Year-To-Date September RevenuesCompared to Three-Year Average
Current YTD3 Yr. Avg.
120%
Percent of Total Budget
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
General FundWaterWastewaterSanitation
Other items of interest in the Financial Statement are as follows:
Proprietary Funds (page 4)
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The Stormwater Utility has a deficit operating cash balance of $402,490 at September
30, 2009. This is because revenue is billed on a quarterly basis (Approximately
$483,450) after expenditures have been made.
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Transit reports a negative cash balance of $772,669 due to the timing of grant
reimbursements.
Special Revenue Fund Balance (page 5)
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TIF 3 has a positive balance of $285,955. The positive balance will be used to repay
the general fund advance plus accrued interest.
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At September 30, 2009, the TIF districts have a combined deficit fund balance of
$1,901,632. However, TIF projections indicate the districts will reach a positive fund
balance before they expire.
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Landfill long-term care of site #3023 ($172,278) will be reimbursed by an insurance
policy we have in place for post closure care.
September 2009 Financial Statement
October 16, 2009 Page 3
Capital Projects Fund (page 6)
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The Riverfront Property Acquisition account has a deficit balance of $229,919 primarily
due to the purchase of the Westphal and Energetics properties. Funding will be
provided by a Janesville Foundation Riverfront Reclamation Grant.
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The City incurred expenditures in conjunction with road projects on Highway 11 from
Wright Road to Highway 14 ($186,799). These costs will be funded with future special
assessments or General Obligation note issue.
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Many capital projects have negative balances as of September 30, 2009 that will be
funded with the 2009 General Obligation note issue. Proceeds from the note sale are
anticipated in November 2009.
A representative of the Administrative Services Department will be available at the Council
Meeting on October 26 to respond to any questions Council may have relative to these
reports. Once Council is satisfied, acceptance of the Financial Statement by consent and
placing them on file would be in order.
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cc: Jacob J, Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager