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CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA <br />NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS <br />December 31, 2014 <br />Note 8 STEWARDSHIP, COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY (CONTINUED) <br />B. EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF BUDGET <br />The following is a listing of expenditure categories that exceed budget appropriations: <br />Note 9 CONTINGENCIES <br />Tax Increment Districts — The City's tax increment districts are subject to review by the State of Minnesota Office <br />of the State Auditor (OSA). Any disallowed claims or misuse of tax increments could become a liability of the <br />applicable fund. Management has indicated that they are not aware of any instances of noncompliance which could <br />have a material effect on the financial statements. <br />Federal and State Funds — The City receives financial assistance from federal and state governmental agencies in the <br />form of grants. The disbursement of funds received under these programs generally requires compliance with the <br />terms and conditions specified in the grant agreements and is subject to audit by the grantor agencies. Any <br />disallowed claims resulting from such audits could become a liability of the applicable fund. However, in the <br />opinion of management, any such disallowed claims will not have a material effect on any of the financial <br />statements of the individual fund types included herein or on the overall financial position of the City at December <br />31, 2014. <br />Liti ag tion — The City, in connection with the normal conduct of its affairs, is involved in various claims, judgments, <br />and litigation. As of December 31, 2014 any potential affect this may have on the City is not estimable, however it <br />is not expected to have a material effect on the financial statements of the City. <br />Labor Contracts — The City has various employees that are covered under labor agreements, that are subject to <br />collective bargaining. The status of labor contracts in the City is as follows: <br />Number of Expiration Date of <br />Bargaining Unit Employees Current Contract <br />LELS - Patrol 17 <br />LELS - Patrol <br />49ers - Public Works <br />AFSCME <br />Non -unionized Employees <br />Total Employees <br />15 <br />17 <br />62 <br />53 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />Budget <br />Actual <br />Excess <br />General Fund: <br />General Government Buildings <br />$ 419,163 <br />$ 431,605 <br />$ (12,442) <br />Fire Protection <br />558,687 <br />563,412 <br />(4,725) <br />Recreation <br />297,227 <br />298,506 <br />(1,279) <br />Solid Waste Abatement <br />64,239 <br />75,416 <br />(11,177) <br />Planning and Zoning Commission <br />112,088 <br />114,285 <br />(2,197) <br />Program Recreation Special Revenue Fund: <br />Supplies <br />38,250 <br />43,815 <br />(5,565) <br />Other Services and Charges <br />- <br />1,656 <br />(1,656) <br />Note 9 CONTINGENCIES <br />Tax Increment Districts — The City's tax increment districts are subject to review by the State of Minnesota Office <br />of the State Auditor (OSA). Any disallowed claims or misuse of tax increments could become a liability of the <br />applicable fund. Management has indicated that they are not aware of any instances of noncompliance which could <br />have a material effect on the financial statements. <br />Federal and State Funds — The City receives financial assistance from federal and state governmental agencies in the <br />form of grants. The disbursement of funds received under these programs generally requires compliance with the <br />terms and conditions specified in the grant agreements and is subject to audit by the grantor agencies. Any <br />disallowed claims resulting from such audits could become a liability of the applicable fund. However, in the <br />opinion of management, any such disallowed claims will not have a material effect on any of the financial <br />statements of the individual fund types included herein or on the overall financial position of the City at December <br />31, 2014. <br />Liti ag tion — The City, in connection with the normal conduct of its affairs, is involved in various claims, judgments, <br />and litigation. As of December 31, 2014 any potential affect this may have on the City is not estimable, however it <br />is not expected to have a material effect on the financial statements of the City. <br />Labor Contracts — The City has various employees that are covered under labor agreements, that are subject to <br />collective bargaining. The status of labor contracts in the City is as follows: <br />Number of Expiration Date of <br />Bargaining Unit Employees Current Contract <br />LELS - Patrol 17 <br />LELS - Patrol <br />49ers - Public Works <br />AFSCME <br />Non -unionized Employees <br />Total Employees <br />15 <br />17 <br />62 <br />53 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />December 31, 2015 <br />