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CITY OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2013 Note 17 JOINT VENTURES (CONTINUED) Fire (Continued) Each calendar year, participating cities are to pay the District its share of the total operating and capital budget in accordance with a funding formula contained in Section VII of the joint powers agreement. The funding formula takes into account each city's average number of calls, population, and total market value. During 2013, the City of Lino Lakes' contributions to the District were as follows: Operating $ 511,770 Capital 85,250 Total $ 597,020 The audited financial statements of the District as of December 31, 2012 can be reviewed upon request of the Centennial Fire District. In January 2014 the City Council voted to start the process to withdraw from the District which will be effective January 27, 2016. The City is currently exploring options for fire protection starting in January 2016. Anoka County The City of Lino Lakes has a joint powers agreement with Anoka County for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway 14 (Main Street) and I -35E Interchange County Project. Note 18 OTHER POSTEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PLAN At December 31, 2008, the City adopted Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 45, Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other than Pensions. The City engaged an actuary to determine the City's liability for postemployment healthcare benefits other than pensions as of January 1, 2011. A. PLAN DESCRIPTION The City provides benefits for retirees as required by Minnesota Statute §471.61 subdivision 2b. Active employees, who retire from the City when over age 50 and with 20 years of service, may continue coverage with respect to both themselves and their eligible dependent(s) under the City's health benefits program until age 65. Pursuant to the provisions of the plan, retirees are required to pay the total premium cost. As of December 31, 2013 there were approximately 49 active participants and 7 retired participants receiving benefits from the City's health plans. B. FUNDING POLICY The City funds its OPEB obligation on a pay as you go basis. For fiscal year 2013, the City contributed $21,289 to the plan. 57