CAFR FY 2002-03COMPREHENSIVE
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
OFFICIALS ISSUING REPORT
Mark Marquez
City Manager
Juan Santoya
Director of Finance
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTORY SECTION
PAGE
NUMBER
Letter of Transmittal
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City Officials
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Organizational Chart
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2002 Certificate of Achievement
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FINANCIAL SECTION
Independent Auditor's Report
3
Management Discussion and Analysis
7
Basic Financial Statements
Statement of Net Assets
16
Statement of Activities
19
Balance Sheet — Governmental Funds
20
Reconciliation of Balance Sheet — Governmental
Funds to Statement of Net Assets
21
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures,
and Changes in Fund Balances — Governmental
Funds
22
Reconciliation of Change in Fund Balance —
Governmental Funds to Change in Net Assets —
Governmental Activities
23
Statement of Net Assets — All Proprietary Funds
24
Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes
In Fund Net Assets — Proprietary Funds
26
Statement of Cash Flows — Proprietary Funds
27
Notes to Basic Financial Statements
29
Required Supplementary Information
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Change in Fund Balances — Budget and
Actual — General Fund
48
Notes to Required Supplementary Information
51
CONTENTS
PAGE
TABLE NUMBER
Combining And Individual Fund Statements
And Schedules
Nonmajor Governmental Funds (Special Revenue Funds)
Combining Balance Sheet 56
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures
and Changes in Fund Balances 58
Park Special Revenue Fund - Schedule of Revenues,
Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance -
Budget to Actual 60
Recycling Special Revenue Fund - Schedule of
Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund
Balance - Budget to Actual 61
Tax Increment Financing Special Revenue Fund —
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balance — Budget to Actual 62
Hotel Occupancy Tax Special Revenue Fund -
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures, and
Changes in Fund Balance - Budget to Actual 63
Debt Service Fund - Schedule of Revenues,
Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances —
Budget to Actual 64
Discretely Presented Component Units
Combining Balance Sheet 66
Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures,
and Changes in Fund Balances 67
STATISTICAL SECTION
Government -Wide Expenses by Function 1 70
Government -Wide Revenues 2 71
General Governmental Expenditures by Function,
Last Ten Fiscal Years 3 72
General Government Revenues by Source, Last Ten
Fiscal Years 4 73
Property Tax Levies and Collections, Last Ten Fiscal Years 5 75
Assessed and Taxable Value of Property, Last Ten Fiscal
Years 6 76
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CONTENTS
PAGE
TABLE NUMBER
Property Tax Rates - All Direct and Overlapping
Governments, Last Ten Fiscal Years
7
77
Ratio of Net General Obligation Bonded Debt to Assessed
Value and Net General Bonded Debt Per Capita
8
78
Computation of Direct and Overlapping Debt
9
79
Legal Debt Margin
10
80
Ratio of Annual Debt Service Expenditures for General
Obligation Bonded Debt to Total General Expenditures -
Last Ten Fiscal Years
11
81
Revenue Bond Coverage - Utility System
Bonds, Last Ten Fiscal Years
12
83
Waterworks and Sewer System Fund Revenue
Bond Requirements
13
84
Demographic Statistics - Last Ten Fiscal Years
14
85
Property Value and Construction - Last Ten Fiscal Years
15
87
Principal Taxpayers
16
88
Miscellaneous Statistics
17
89
SINGLE AUDIT SECTION
Report on Compliance and on Internal Control
Over Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of
Financial Statements Performed in Accordance
With Government Auditing Standards
93
Report on Compliance with Requirements Applicable
to each Major Program and Internal Control Over
Compliance in Accordance with OMB Circular A -133
97
Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
100
Notes to Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards
101
Schedule of Findings and Questioned Costs
102
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
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26 April 2004
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY
P.O. DRAWER I MARK MARO,UEZ
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154-
0890 (210) 658 -7477 CITY MANAGER
FAX (210) 659 -3204
To the Honorable Mayor, City Council, and the Citizens of City of Schertz:
State law requires that local governments publish a complete set of financial
statements presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) and audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards by a firm licensed certified public accountants. Pursuant to that
requirement, we hereby issue the comprehensive annual financial report of the
City of Schertz for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003.
This report consists of management's representations concerning the finances
of the City of Schertz. Consequently, management assumes full responsibility
for the completeness and reliability of all the information presented in this
report. To provide a reasonable basis for making these representations,
management of the City of Schertz has established a comprehensive internal
control framework that is designed both to protect the government's assets
from loss, theft, or misuse and to compile sufficient reliable information for the
preparation of the City of Schertz's financial statements in conformity with
GAAP. Because the cost of internal controls should not outweigh their benefits,
the City of Schertz comprehensive framework of internal controls has been
designed to provide reasonable rather than absolute assurance that the
financial statements will be free from material misstatement. As management,
we assert that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, this financial report is
complete and reliable in all material respects.
The City of Schertz's financial statements have been audited by Thompson,
Williams, Biediger, Kastor and Young, L.C., a firm of licensed certified public
accountants. The goal of the independent audit was to provide reasonable
assurance that the financial statements of the City of Schertz for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2003, are free of material misstatement. The independent
audit involved examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements; assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management; and evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. The independent auditor
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concluded, based upon the audit, that there was a reasonable basis for
rendering an unqualified opinion that the City of Schertz's financial statements
for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2003, are fairly presented in conformity
with GAAP. The independent auditor's report is presented as the first
component of the financial section of this report. The independent audit of the
financial statements of the City of Schertz was part of a broader, federally
mandated "Single Audit" designed to meet the special needs of federal grantor
agencies. The standards governing Single Audit engagements require the
independent auditor to report not only on the fair presentation of the financial
statements, but also on the audited government's internal controls and
compliance with legal requirements, with special emphasis on internal controls
and legal requirements involving the administration of federal awards.
GAAP requires that management provide a narrative introduction, overview,
and analysis to accompany the basic financial statements in the form of
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD &A). This letter of transmittal is
designed to complement MD &A and should be read in conjunction with it. The
City of Schertz's MD &A can be found immediately following the report of the
independent auditors.
Profile of the Government
The City of Schertz, incorporated in 1958, is located in the central part of
Texas, which is considered to be a top growth area in the state, and one of the
top growth areas in the country. The City of Schertz currently occupies a land
area of 28 square miles and serves a population of 24,000. The City of Schertz
is empowered to levy a property tax on both real and personal properties
located within its boundaries. It also is empowered by state statue to extend its
corporate limits by annexation, which occurs periodically when deemed
appropriate by the governing body.
The City of Schertz has operated under the council- manager form of
government since 30 November 1972. Policymaking and legislative authority
are vested in a City Council consisting of the mayor and 5 other members. The
City Council is responsible, for establishing public policy on City matters by
the passage of appropriate ordinances and resolutions. The City Manager is
responsible for overseeing the day -to -day operations of the government,
implementing policy established by City Council, and for appointing the heads
of the various departments. The council is elected on a non - partisan basis.
Council members serve two -year staggered terms, with two council members
elected every two years. The mayor is elected to serve a two -year term. The
mayor and all five council members are elected at large.
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The City of Schertz provides a full range of services, including police and fire
protection, the construction and maintenance of streets, recreational activities,
cultural events, water and sewer services and EMS services.
The annual budget serves as the foundation for the City of Schertz's financial
planning and control. All departments of the City of Schertz are required to
submit requests for appropriation to the City Manager in June of each year.
The City Manager uses these requests as the starting point for developing a
proposed budget. The City Manager then presents this proposed budget to the
council for review prior to 1 August. The council then holds public hearings on
the proposed budget and to adopt a final budget by no later than 30
September, the close of the City of Schertz's fiscal year. The appropriated
budget is prepared by department (e.g. police). Department heads may make
transfers of appropriations within a department. Transfers of appropriations
between departments, however, require a special approval of the City Council.
Budget to actual comparisons are provided in this report for each individual
governmental fund for which an appropriated annual budget has been adopted.
For the general fund, this comparison is presented on pages 48 -50 as part of
the required supplementary information.
Factors Affecting Financial Condition
The information presented in the financial statements is perhaps best
understood when it is considered from the broader perspective of the specific
environment within which the City of Schertz operates.
Local economy. The City of Schertz currently enjoys a favorable economic
environment and local indicators point to continued stability. The region has a
growing manufacturing and industrial base that adds to the relative stability of
the unemployment rate. Major industries with headquarters or divisions
located within the government's boundaries or in close proximity include
Verizon, Sprint, Nabisco, Block Distributing, and Wa1Mart. The region has a
labor force of approximately 750,000 which is anticipated to grow at a rate of
2.3 percent each year for the next several years. Meanwhile, there continues to
be a trend toward steady residential growth.
Long -term financial planning. The City Council plans to explore the
possibility of adding new office and recreational facilities. Preliminary estimates
point to a project timetable of one to three years with a projected total cost to
the City of Schertz of $7,600,000.
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Cash management policies and practices.
Cash temporarily idle during the year was invested through State local
investment pools. These funds are essentially liquid. The average yield on
investments is about 1 percent. Active involvement in investment vehicles was
limited due to extremely low interest rates. The rate of return was simply not
sufficient to justify the management expense.
Risk Management. During 2003, the City continued a risk management
program for worker's compensation. Various control techniques, including
employee accident prevention training, have been implemented during the year
to minimize accident - related losses. Third -party coverage is currently
maintained for individual worker's compensation claims and all other potential
losses. Additional information on the City of Schertz's risk management activity
can be found in the notes to the financial statements.
Pension benefits. The City of Schertz sponsors an agent multiple - employer
defined benefit pension plan for its employees. Each year, an independent
actuary engaged by the pension plan calculates the amount of the annual
contribution the City of Schertz must make to the pension plan to ensure that
the plan will be able to fully meet its obligations to retired employees on a
timely basis. As a matter of policy, the City of Schertz fully funds each year's
annual required contribution to the pension plan as determined by the
actuary. The remaining unfunded amount is being systematically funded as
part of the annual required contribution calculated by the actuary.
Awards and Acknowledgements
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded a Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Schertz for its
comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ended
30 September 2002. This was the 15th consecutive year that the City has
received this prestigious award. In order to be awarded a Certificate of
Achievement, the City published an easily readable and efficiently organized
CAFR. This report satisfied both GAAP and applicable legal requirements.
A Certificate of Achievement is valid for a period of one year only. We believe
our current CAFR continues to meet the Certificate of Achievement Program's
requirements and we are submitting it to the GFOA to determine its eligibility
for another certificate.
The preparation of this report would not have been possible without the
efficient and dedicated services of the entire staff of the finance department. We
would like to express our appreciation to all members of the department who
assisted and contributed to the preparation of this report. Their task was
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compounded in difficulty by several factors; two City Managers, a new Finance
Director, a different auditor, a new data system and GASB -34.
The new data system is much improved but has taken time to adjust from the
old system. GASB -34 was implemented this year and added numerous new
reports and measures financials differently. This will take some getting used
to.
In addition, without the assistance of each and every department head on staff,
we would have none of the successes we've enjoyed. Credit also must be given
to the Mayor and the City Council for their unfailing support for the City
Manager and staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Marquez
City Manager
Juan Santo
Finance Director
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MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL
CITY MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CITY OFFICIALS
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
HONORABLE HAL BALDWIN
KEN GREENWALD
MAYOR PRO -TEM
REGINNA AGEE
CARL DOUGLAS
STEVE SIMONSON
TONY WILENCHIK
MANUEL (MARK) MARQUEZ
Thompson, Williams, Biediger, Kastor & Young, L.C.
San Antonio, Texas
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City of Schertz,
Texas
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Financial Report
for the Fiscal Year Ended
September 30, 2002
A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial
Reporting is presented by the Government Finance Officers
Association of the United States and Canada to
government units and public employee retirement
systems whose comprehensive annual financial
reports (CAFRs) achieve the highest
standards in government accounting
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800 N.W. LOOP 410, SUITE 50ON
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 78216 -5611
210/541 -2581
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To the Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Schertz, Texas
Thompson,
Williams,
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Independent Auditor's Report
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
MEMBERS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the
business -type activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Schertz, Texas, as of and for the year ended
September 30, 2003, which collectively comprise the City's basic financial statements, as listed in the
table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the City of Schertz, Texas,
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our
audit.
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 United States. Those standards require that we
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the
amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects,
the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business -type activities, the
aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund
information of the City of Schertz, Texas, as of September 30, 2003, and the respective changes in
financial position and cash flows, where applicable thereof, for the year then ended, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As described in Note 1, the City has implemented a new financial reporting model, as required
by the provisions of GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements and Management's
Discussion and Analysis for State and local Governments, as of September 30, 2003.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated
March 12, 2004 on our consideration of City of Schertz, Texas', internal control over financial reporting
PAUL E. WILLIAMS, C.PA / JAMES L BIEDIGER, JR.. C.P.A. / C. TED }WSTOR. C.P.A. / CHARLIE E. YOUNG, JR., C.P.A.
H. LEE SCHWARTZMAN, C.P.A. / F. GLENN CRAVEY, C.P.A. / FRED J. TIMMONS, C.PA. / JOHN W. GREEN, C.P.A.
R. LARRY THOMPSON, C.P.A. (RETIRED)
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and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants.
That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards
and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit.
The management's discussion and analysis and budgetary comparison information on pages 7
through 14 and 48 through 50, are not a required part of the basic financial statements but are
supplementary information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consisted principally of inquiries of
management regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the required supplementary
information. However, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it.
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City of Schertz, Texas, basic financial statements. The introductory section,
combining and individual nonmajor fund financial statements, other schedules, and statistical tables are
presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required part of the basic financial
statements. The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented for purposes
of additional analysis as required by U. S. Office of Management and Budget Circular A -133, Audits of
States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations, and is also not a required part of the basic
financial statements of the City of Schertz, Texas. The combining and individual nonmajor fund
financial statements, other schedules, and the schedule of expenditures of federal awards have been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a
whole. The introductory section and statistical tables have not been subjected to the auditing
procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements, and accordingly, we express no
opinion on them.
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Certified Public Accountants
San Antonio, Texas
March 12, 2004
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
As management of the City of Schertz, we offer readers of the City of Schertz's financial statements
this narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City of Schertz for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2003. We encourage readers to consider the information presented here in
conjunction with additional information that we have furnished in our letter of transmittal, which can be
found in the introductory section of this report.
Financial Highlights
The assets of the City of Schertz exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by
$47,804,539 (net assets). Of this amount, $12,742,344 (unrestricted net assets) may be used to meet
the City's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
The City's total net assets increased by $3,951,244. Approximately one half of this increase is
attributable to a one -time infusion of resources from a federal grant.
As of the close of the current fiscal year, the City of Schertz's governmental funds reported combined
ending fund balances of $7,868,548, an increase of $1,903,648 in comparison with the prior year.
At the end of the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balances for the general fund was $4,188,407,
or 44 percent of total general fund expenditures, including capital outlay.
The City of Schertz's total debt increased by $3,360,000 (13.4 percent) during the current fiscal year
due to the issuance of certificates of obligation.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the City of Schertz's basic
financial statements. The City of Schertz's basic financial statements comprise three components: 1)
government -wide financial statements, 2) fund financial statements, and 3) notes to the financial
statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial
statements themselves.
Government -wide financial statements. The government -wide financial statements are designed to
provide readers with a broad overview of the City of Schertz's finances, in a manner similar to a
private- sector business.
The statement of net assets presents information on all of the City of Schertz's assets and liabilities,
with the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time, increases or decreases in net
assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the City of Schertz is
improving or deteriorating.
The statement of activities presents information showing how the City's net assets changed during the
most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets are reported as soon as the underlying event giving to
the change occurs, regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus, revenues and expenses are
reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g.
uncollected taxes and earned but unused vacation leave).
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Both of the government -wide financial statements distinguish functions of the City of Schertz that are
principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities) from other
functions that are intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and
charges (business -type activities). The governmental activities of the City of Schertz include general
government, public safety, streets and parks, health, and culture and recreation. The business -type
activities of the City of Schertz include a Water and Sewer Department and an Emergency Medical
Services Department.
The government -wide financial statements include not only the City of Schertz itself (known as the
primary government). but also legally separate component units for which the City is financially
accountable. Financial information for these component units is reported separately from the primary
government.
The government -wide financial statements can be found on pages 16 -19 of this report.
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 City of Schertz, like
other state and local governments, uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with
finance - related legal requirements. The City of Schertz can be divided into two categories:
governmental funds and proprietary funds.
Governmental funds. Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions
reported as governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. However, unlike the
government -wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near -term
inflows and outflows of spendable resources, as well as on balances of spendable resources available
at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near -term
financing requirements.
Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government -wide financial
statements, it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar
information presented for governmental activities in the government -wide financial statements. By
doing so, readers may better understand the long -term impact of the government's near -term financing
decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of
revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this
comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities.
The City of Schertz maintains nine individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in
the governmental fund balance sheet and in the governmental fund statement of revenues,
expenditures, and changes in fund balances for the general fund, the debt service fund, and the capital
projects fund, all of which are considered to be major funds. Data from the other six governmental
funds are combined into a single, aggregated presentation. Individual fund data for each of these non -
major governmental funds is provided in the form of combining statements elsewhere in this report.
The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 20 -23 of this report.
Proprietary funds. The City of Schertz maintains two different types of proprietary funds. Enterprise
funds are used to report the same functions presented as business -type activities in the government -
wide financial statements. The City of Schertz uses enterprise funds to account for its water and sewer
department and for its emergency medical services department.
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Proprietary funds provide the same type of information as the government -wide financial statements,
only in more detail. The proprietary fund financial statements provide separate information for the water
and sewer department and for the emergency medical services department, both of which are
considered to be major funds of the City of Schertz.
The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on 24 -28 of this report.
Notes to the 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. The notes to
the financial statements can be found on pages 30 -45 of this report.
Other information. In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes, this report
also presents certain required supplementary information concerning the City of Schertz's general fund
budgetary schedule. The City of Schertz adopts an annual appropriated budget for its general fund. A
budgetary comparison schedule has been provided for the general fund to demonstrate compliance with
this budget. Required supplementary information can be found on page 48 -51 of this report.
The combining statements referred to earlier in connection with non -major governmental funds are
presented immediately following the required supplementary information. Combining and individual fund
statements and schedules can be found on pages 56 -67 of this report.
Government -wide Financial Analysis
This is the first year the City has implemented GASB Statement No. 34, therefore condensed financial
data is only provided for the current fiscal period. A comparative analysis of government -wide data will
be presented in future years when the information is available. As noted earlier, net assets may serve
over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. In the case of the City of Schertz,
assets exceeded liabilities by $47,804,539 at the close of the most recent fiscal year.
By far the largest portion of the City of Schertz's total net assets (69.4 percent) reflects its investment
in capital assets (e.g. land, buildings, machinery, and equipment), less any related debt used to acquire
those assets that is still outstanding. The City of Schertz uses these capital assets to provide services
to citizens; consequently, these assets are not available for future spending. Although the City of
Schertz's investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt, it should be noted that the
resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets
themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ'S NET ASSETS
Current and other assets
Capital Assets
Total assets
Long -term liabilities outstanding
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Net assets:
GOVERNMENTAL
BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
TOTAL
2003
2003
2003
$ 9,113,701
$ 7,568,651
$ 16,682,352
24,554,173
26,913,075
51,467,248
33,667,874
34,481,726
68,149,600
12,220,941
4,773,786
16, 994, 727
2,127,386
594,014
2,721,400
14,348,327
5,367,800
19,716,127
Invested in capital assets, net of
related debt
11,380,173
21,806,626
33,186,799
Restricted
491,313
1,384,083
1,875,396
Unrestricted
7,448,061
5,294,283
12,742,344
Total net assets $
19,319,547 $
28,484,992
$ 47,804,539
Table A -1
An additional portion of the City of Schertz's total net assets (4.0 percent) represents resources that
are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net
assets may be used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors.
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Schertz is able to report positive balances in all three
categories of net assets, both for the government as a whole, as well as for its separate governmental
and business -type activities.
Governmental activities. Property taxes were not increased this fiscal year. Water and sewer rates
were not raised this fiscal year.
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10
CITY OF SCHERTZ'S CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITY ACTIVITIES
2003 2003
Revenues:
Program revenues:
Charges for service
Operating grants and
Contributions
Capital grants and
Contributions
General revenues:
Property taxes
Othertaxes
S 2,802,949 $
2,788,821
3,984,262
2,758,612
Unrestricted investment earnings
93,690
Other
16,028
Total revenues
12,444,362
Expenses:
15,090,701
General government
2,630,450
Public safety
3,705,722
Streets and Parks
1,182,993
Health
156,927
Culture and recreation
451,215
Interest and other Fees
499,011
Water and Sewer
-
EMS
-
Total expenses
8,626,318
Increase in net assets before
transfers
3,818,044
Transfers
410,802
Change in net assets
4,228,846
Net assets — Beginning
15,090,701
Restatement of Net Assets
-
Net assets — Ending $ 19,319,547 $
Table A -2
TOTAL
10,149,425 $ 12,952,374
- 2,788,821
279,913 279,913
94,731
158,372
10,682,441
8,300,590
2,248,651
10, 549, 241
3,984,262
2,758,612
188,421
174,400
23,126,803
2,630,450
3,705,722
1,182,993
156,927
451,215
499,011
8,300, 590
2,248,651
19,175,559
133,200 3,951,244
(410,802) -
(277,602) 3,951,244
19,696,385 34,787,086
9,066,209 9,066,209
28,484,992 $ 47,804,539
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Financial Analysis of the Government's Funds
As noted earlier, the City of Schertz uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with
finance - related legal requirements.
Governmental funds. The focus of the City of Schertz's governmental funds is to provide information
on near -term inflows, outflows, and balances of spendable resources. Such information is useful in
assessing the City of Schertz's financing requirements. In particular, unreserved fund balance may
serve as a useful measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the
fiscal year.
As of the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Schertz's governmental funds reported combined
ending fund balances of $7,868,548. Of this total amount, $4,853,688 constitutes unreserved fund
balance, which is available for spending at the government's discretion. The remainder of fund balances
is reserved to indicate that it is not available for new spending because it has already been committed.
The general fund is the chief operating fund of the City of Schertz. At the end of the current fiscal year,
unreserved fund balance of the general fund was $4,188,047, while total fund balance reached
$5,499,836. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity, it may be useful to compare both
unreserved fund balance and total fund balance to total fund expenditures. Unreserved fund balance
represents 44 percent of total general fund expenditures, including capital, while total fund balance
represents 57 percent of that same amount.
The debt service fund has a total fund balance of $323,166, all of which is reserved for the payment of
debt service. The net increase in fund balance during the current year in the debt service fund was
minimal.
Proprietary funds. The City of Schertz's proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in
the government -wide financial statements, but in more detail.
Unrestricted net assets of the water and sewer fund at the end of the year amounted to $4,549,870
and those for the Schertz EMS fund amounted to $744,413.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
Differences between the original budget and the final amended budget and the final budget and actual
expenditures were relatively minor and can be briefly summarized as follows:
• Increase in budget for sale of certificates of obligations in the amount of $3,360,000.
• The shortfall in the city manager budget reflects a contractual obligation to the prior city
manager.
• The shortfall in information technology results from the application of funds from a prior year
for the upgrade of computer systems.
• The human resources shortfall was due to an unexpected increase in unemployment
compensation charges.
• The fleet services shortfall was due to an unanticipated increase in fleet maintenance
activity.
During the year, revenues exceeded budgetary estimates and expenditures were less than budgetary
estimates, thus eliminating the need to draw upon existing fund balance.
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Capital Asset and Debt Administration
Capital assets. The City of Schertz's investment in capital assets for its governmental and business
type activities as of September 30, 2003, amounts to $51,467,248 (net of accumulated depreciation).
Major capital asset events during the current fiscal year included the following:
Complete refurbishing of the municipal pool. The existing pool is over 25 years old. The basic
structure was sound and the decision was made to completely replace the liner, pumping and filtration
equipment, as well as ancillary equipment.
The City was awarded a $4,000,000 grant to construct a drainage channel as a result of the 1998
flood. The City's share of that amount was $1,000,000. Completion of the channel would remove 90
percent of the floodplain in the City.
In conjunction with local businesses, a Public Improvement District (PID) was created. The PID is
designed to correct a major safety hazard at FM 3009 and IH —35.
Funds were allocated to build a new fire sub - station on IH -35 to better serve citizens in the northern
section of the City as well as the growing Tri- County Industrial Park.
Two new ambulances were purchased for the EMS department.
In addition, during the current fiscal year, the City noted certain contributions from developers of water
and sewer lines had not been capitalized. Additional information can be found in Note 12.
CITY OF SCHERTZ'S CAPITAL ASSETS
(Net of depreciation)
Table A -3
Additional information on the City of Schertz's capital assets can be found in Note 4 on pages 37 -38 of
this report.
Long -Term debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Schertz had total bonded debt
outstanding of $18,280,449. Of this amount, $13,346,000 comprises debt backed by the full faith and
credit of the government. The remainder of the City of Schertz's debt represents bonds secured solely
by specified revenue sources (i.e., revenue bonds).
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GOVERNMENTAL
BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
TOTAL
2003
2003
Land
$ 3,521,509 $
301,170 $
3,822,679
Buildings and Improvements
5,890,512
24,094,438
29,984,950
Machinery and equipment
1,318,364
844,072
2,162,436
Infrastructure
10,045,705
-
10,045,705
Construction in progress
3,778,083
1,673,395
5,451,478
Total
$ 24.554,173
26.913.075
51.467.248
Table A -3
Additional information on the City of Schertz's capital assets can be found in Note 4 on pages 37 -38 of
this report.
Long -Term debt. At the end of the current fiscal year, the City of Schertz had total bonded debt
outstanding of $18,280,449. Of this amount, $13,346,000 comprises debt backed by the full faith and
credit of the government. The remainder of the City of Schertz's debt represents bonds secured solely
by specified revenue sources (i.e., revenue bonds).
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General Obligation bonds
Certificates of Obligation
Tax Notes
Revenue bonds
Other Debt
Total
CITY OF SCHERTZ'S OUTSTANDING DEBT
General Obligation and Revenue Bonds
GOVERNMENTAL
ACTIVITIES
2003
$ 4,844,000
7,600,000
730,000
BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITIES
TOTAL
2003
2003
$ 126,000 $
4,970,000
-
7,600,000
-
730,000
4,934,449
4,934,449
46,000
46,000
13.174.000 5.106.449 18.280.449
Table A -4
The City of Schertz's total debt increased by 13.4 percent during the current fiscal year.
The key factor in the increase is the City of Schertz issued certificates of obligation bonds in the
amount of $3,360,00 for major the capital projects such as the capital projects noted above.
The City of Schertz and its water and sewer department both maintain a "AA" rating from Standard
and Poor's and Fitch and a "AA" rating from Moody's for general obligation debt. The revenue bonds of
the water and sewer department have been rated "A" by all three of these rating agencies.
State statues limit the amount of general obligation debt a governmental entity may issue to 10 percent
of its total assessed valuation. The current debt limitation for the City of Schertz is approximately
$116,442,712 which is significantly in excess of the City of Schertz's outstanding general obligation
debt.
Additional information on the City of Schertz's long -term debt can be found in note 7 on pages 40 -42
of this report.
Economic Factors and Next Year's Budgets and Rates
During the current fiscal year, unreserved fund balance in the general fund increased to $4,118,407.
The City of Schertz has not appropriated any of this amount for spending in the 2004 fiscal year
budget. It is intended that the available fund balance will avoid the need to raise taxes or charges
during the 2004 fiscal year. Water and sewer rates are expected to remain stable. A portion of the
debt service fund balance will be used to offset the debt service ad valorem rate.
Requests for Information
This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the City of Schertz's finances for all
those with an interest in the government's finances. Questions concerning any of the information
provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Office
of the Finance Director, City of Schertz, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154.
14
BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
15
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Receivables:
Delinquent Taxes, Net of
Allowance for Uncollectible
Accounts
Accounts and Other
Inventories
Prepaids
Deferred Charges
Cash and Cash Equivalents - Restricted
Internal Balances
Total Current Assets
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Deferred Charges
Capital Assets:
Land
Buildings and Improvements
Machinery, Equipment, and
Vehicles
Infrastructure
Construction in Progress
Accumulated Depreciation
Total Capital Assets
Total Noncurrent Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS -TYPE COMPONENT
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES TOTAL UNITS
$6,518,055 $ 954,746 $ 7,472,801
123,103
-
123,103
2,365,011
2,497,654
4,862,665
8,128
118,233
126,361
60,825
-
60,825
3,090
16,713
19,803
-
3,873,810
3,873,810
(6,148)
6,148
-
9,072,064
7,467,304
16,539,368
41,637
101,347
142,984
3,521,509
301,170
3,822,679
7,790,011
33,298,971
41,088,982
1,750,807
14,017,031
3,778,083
(6,303, 268)
24,554,173
24,595,810
33,667,874
2,271,183
1,673,395
(10, 631,644)
26,913,075
27,014,422
34,481,726
4,021,990
14,017,031
5,451,478
(16,934,912)
51,467,248
51,610,232
68,149,600
$835,540
61,805
897,345
897,345
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 16
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 17
PRIMARY GOVERNMENT
GOVERNMENTAL
BUSINESS -TYPE
COMPONENT
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
TOTAL
UNITS
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable and Accrued
Liabilities
$ 475,445
$ 567,236
$ 1,042,681
$ 2,782
Compensated Absences and
Salary Reserves
93,313
26,778
120,091
-
Accrued Interest Payable
84,000
-
84,000
-
Contract Retainage
241,628
-
241,628
-
Current Portion of Long -Term Debt
1,233,000
-
1,233,000
-
Total Current Liabilities
2,127,386
594,014
2,721,400
2,782
CURRENT LIABILITIES PAYABLE
FROM RESTRICTED ASSETS
Customer Deposits
-
194,095
194,095
-
Accrued Interest Payable
-
21,841
21,841
-
Current Portion of Long -Term Debt
-
412,998
412,998
-
Total Current Liabilities Payable
from Restricted Assets
-
628,934
628,934
-
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Long -Term Debt
11,941,000
4,693,451
16,634,451
-
Compensated Absences and
Salary Reserves
279,941
80,335
360,276
-
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
12,220,941
4,773,786
16,994,727
-
TOTAL LIABILITIES
14,348,327
5,996,734
20,345,061
2,782
NET ASSETS
Invested in Capital Assets, Net
Of Related Debt
1 1,380,173
21,806,626
33,186,799
-
Restricted For:
Debt Service
323,166
1,384,083
1,707,249
-
Tree Mitigation
168,147
-
168,147
-
Unrestricted
7,448,061
5,294,283
12,742,344
894,563
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$19,319,547
$28,484,992
47,804,539
$ 894,563
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
BALANCE SHEET - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 20
MAJOR FUNDS
OTHER
TOTAL
DEBT
CAPITAL
GOVERNMENTAL
GOVERNMENTAL
GENERAL
SERVICE
PROJECTS
FUNDS
FUNDS
ASSETS
Cash and Cash
Equivalents
$5,186,445
$324,915
$ 173,267
$833,428
$6,518,055
Receivables:
Taxes, Net
101,094
22,009
-
-
123,103
Accounts and Other
1,116,656
-
1,248,355
-
2,365,011
Inventory
8,128
-
-
-
8,128
Prepaids
60,825
-
-
-
60,825
TOTAL ASSETS
$6,473,148
$346,924
$1,421,622
$833,428
$9,075,122
LIABILITIES
Vouchers Payable
$ 351,172
$ 1,749
$ 3,221
$ -
$ 356,142
Accrued Salaries and
Benefits
119,303
-
-
-
119,303
Due to Other Funds
6,148
-
-
-
6,148
Deferred Revenue
461,344
22,009
-
-
483,353
Retainage Payable
35,345
-
206,283
-
241,628
Total Liabilities
973,312
23,758
209,504
-
1,206,574
FUND BALANCES
Reserved for:
Debt Service
-
323,166
-
-
323,166
Tree Mitigation
-
-
-
168,147
168,147
Unreserved - Designated
for:
Capital Improvement
1,31 1,429
-
1,212,1 18
-
2,523,547
Unreserved, Reported in:
General Fund
4,188,407
-
-
-
4,188,407
Special Revenue Funds
-
-
-
665,281
665,281
Total Fund Balances
5,499,836
323,166
1,212,1 18
833,428
7,868,548
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND FUND
BALANCES
$6,473,148
$346,924
$1,421,622
$833,428
$9,075,122
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 20
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
RECONCILIATION OF BALANCE SHEET
GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
SEPTEMBER 30. 2003
TOTAL FUND BALANCES - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS $ 7,868,548
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of
net assets are different because:
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial
resources and therefore are not reported as assets in
governmental funds. 24,554,173
Certain receivables are not available, and therefore, are deferred
in governmental funds. 360,250
Certain receivables will be collected this year, but are not available
soon enough to pay for the current period's expenditures, and
therefore are deferred in the funds. 123,103
Long -term liabilities, including bonds payable, are not due and
payable in the current period and therefore are not reported as
liabilities in the funds:
Bonds Payable $ (13,174,000)
Deferred Charge for Issuance Cost (to be Amortized as
Interest Expense) 44,727
Accrued Interest Payable (84,000)
Compensated Absences and Salary Reserves (373,254) (13,586,527)
TOTAL NET ASSETS — GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $19,319,547
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 21
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -
GOVERNMENTALFUNDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeitures
Grants
Other Revenue
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Current
General Government
Public Safety
Streets and Parks
Health
Culture and Recreation
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
Principal
Interest and Fiscal Charges
Bond Issue Cost
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficiency) of
Revenues Over (Under)
Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
(USES)
MAJOR FUNDS
Proceeds from Bond Issue
3,360,000
Transfers In
-
Transfers Out
-
OTHER
TOTAL
Sources (Uses)
DEBT
CAPITAL
GOVERNMENTAL
GOVERNMENTAL
GENERAL
SERVICE
PROJECTS
FUNDS
FUNDS
ENDING
$5,499,836
$5,382,925
$1,311,228
$ -
$ 53,177
$ 6,747,330
841,780
-
-
99,735
941,515
944,506
-
-
-
944,506
646,613
-
-
-
646,613
751,905
-
1,248,355
3,483
2,003,743
171,918
4,030
14,005
97,912
287,865
8,739,647
1,315,258
1,262,360
254,307
11,571,572
2,428,293
-
66,541
59,841
2,554,675
3,530,470
-
-
-
3,530,470
675,687
-
-
-
675,687
156,927
-
-
-
156,927
415,834
-
-
-
415,834
2,331,829
-
2,390,881
44,985
4,767,695
-
783,000
-
-
783,000
-
508,166
-
-
508,166
46,272
-
-
-
46,272
9,585,312
1,291,166
2,457,422
104,826
13,438,726
(845,665)
24,092
(1,195,062)
149,481
(1,867,154)
(USES)
Proceeds from Bond Issue
3,360,000
Transfers In
-
Transfers Out
-
Total Other Financing
Sources (Uses)
3,360,000
Net Change in
Fund Balances
2,514,335
FUND BALANCES - BEGINNING
2,985,501
FUND BALANCES -
ENDING
$5,499,836
- - - 3,360,000
- 467,502 - 467,502
- (56,700) (56,700)
467,502 (56,700) 3,770,802
24,092 (727,560) 92,781 1,903,648
299,074 1,939,678 740,647 5,964,900
$323.166 1.212.118 $833,428 $ 7.868.548
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 22
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE - GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS - GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES — TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of
activities are 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.
$ 1,903,648
Capital Outlay $4,767,695
Depreciation Expense (801,350) 3,966,345
Revenues and contributed assets in the statement of activities
that do not provide current financial resources are not
reported as revenues in the funds. 872,790
Certain long -term liabilities are accrued at the government -wide
level but not at the fund level. This is the current year change
in those liabilities, reported as expense in the statement of
activities. 63,063
Bond proceeds provide current financial resources to
governmental funds, but issuing debt increases long -term
liabilities in the statement of net assets. Repayment of
bond principal is an expenditure in the governmental funds,
but the repayment reduces long -term liabilities in the
statement of net assets.
Issuance of Certificates of Obligations $(3,360,000)
Principal Repayments:
General Obligation Bonds 378,000
Certificates of Obligations 135,000
Tax Notes 270,000 (2,577,000)
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OF GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES 4,228,846
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 23
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Deferred Charges
WATER AND
-
101,347
Capital Assets:
SEWER
SCHERTZ
Land
SYSTEM
EMS
TOTAL
ASSETS
33,298,971
-
33,298,971
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$ 954,746
$ -
$ 954,746
Accounts Receivable
1,448,891
1,048,763
2,497,654
Due from Other Funds
254,817
-
254,817
Inventory
96,082
22,151
118,233
Cash and Cash Equivalents —
26,607,263
305,812
26,913,075
Restricted Assets
3,873,810
-
3,873,810
Deferred Charges
16,713
-
16,713
Total Current Assets
6,645,059
1,070,914
7,715,973
NONCURRENT ASSETS
Deferred Charges
101,347
-
101,347
Capital Assets:
Land
301,170
-
301,170
Buildings and Improvements
33,298,971
-
33,298,971
Machinery, Equipment,
and Vehicles
1,412,700
858,483
2,271,183
Construction in Progress
1,673,395
-
1,673,395
Totals
36,686,236
858,483
37,544,719
Accumulated Depreciation
(10,078,973)
(552,671)
(10,631,644)
Total Capital Assets
26,607,263
305,812
26,913,075
Total Noncurrent Assets
26,708,610
305,812
27,014,422
TOTAL ASSETS
33,353,669
1,376,726
34,730,395
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 24
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Revenue Bonds Payable
WATER AND
-
4,589,451
General Obligation Bonds
SEWER
SCHERTZ
64,000
Public Facility Loan
SYSTEM
EMS
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
47,531
32,804
80,335
CURRENT LIABILITIES
4,740,982
32,804
4,773,786
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
$ 533,142
$ 34,094
$ 567,236
Due to Other Funds
-
248,669
248,669
Compensated Absences and Salary Reserves
15,844
10,934
26,778
Total Current Liabilities
548,986
293,697
842,683
CURRENT LIABILITIES PAYABLE
1,384,083
-
1,384,083
FROM RESTRICTED ASSETS
4,549,870
744,413
5,294,283
Customer Deposits
194,095
-
194,095
Revenue Bonds
344,998
-
344,998
General Obligation Bonds
62,000
-
62,000
Public Facility Loan
6,000
-
6,000
Accrued Interest
21,841
-
21,841
Total Current Liabilities
Payable from Restricted
Assets
628,934
-
628,934
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES
Revenue Bonds Payable
4,589,451
-
4,589,451
General Obligation Bonds
64,000
-
64,000
Public Facility Loan
40,000
-
40,000
Compensated Absences and Salary Reserves
47,531
32,804
80,335
Total Noncurrent Liabilities
4,740,982
32,804
4,773,786
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,918,902
326,501
6,245,403
NET ASSETS
Invested in Capital Assets, Net of
Related Debt
21,500,814
305,812
21,806,626
Restricted for Debt Service
1,384,083
-
1,384,083
Unrestricted
4,549,870
744,413
5,294,283
TOTAL NET ASSETS
$27,434,767
$1,050,225
$28,484,992
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 25
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS
PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WATER AND
SEWER SCHERTZ
SYSTEM EMS TOTAL
OPERATING REVENUES
Fees Charged to Users $ 8,135,299 $2,014,126 $10,149,425
Reimbursements and Other 93,272 65,100 158,372
Total Operating Revenue 8,228,571 2,079,226 10,307,797
OPERATING EXPENSES
Personnel Services
1,091,598
1,100,353
2,191,951
Sewage Treatment
2,240,474
-
2,240,474
General and Administrative
1,727,829
168,711
1,896,540
Contractual Services
158,719
61,744
220,463
Supplies /Maintenance
123,570
159,265
282,835
Bad Debts
17,119
692,541
709,660
Depreciation
1,079,087
66,037
1,145,124
Total Operating Expenses
6,438,396
2,248,651
8,687,047
Operating Income (Loss)
1,790,175
(169,425)
1,620,750
NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES)
Investment Income
93,692
1,039
94,731
Interest Expense
(251,458)
-
(251,458)
Contributions to Joint Venture
(1,583,613)
-
(1,583,613)
Amortization of Bond Costs
(27,123)
-
(27,123)
Total Non - Operating Revenues (Expenses)
_(1,768,502)
1,039
(1,767,463)
Income (Loss) before Transfers and
Capital Contributions
21,673
(168,386)
(146,713)
TRANSFERS OUT
(410,802)
-
(410,802)
CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS
279,913
-
279,913
Change in Net Assets
(109,216)
(168,386)
(277,602)
TOTAL NET ASSETS - BEGINNING
18,477,774
1,218,611
19,696,385
RESTATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
9,066,209
-
9,066,209
NET ASSETS, AS RESTATED
27,543,983
-
28,762,594
TOTAL NET ASSETS - ENDING
27,434,767 41,050,2 25
28,484,992
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 26
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS — PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Cash Received from Customers
Cash Received from Other Funds
Cash Payments to Suppliers for Goods
and Services
Cash Payments to Employees for Services
Cash Payments to Other Funds
Cash Received for Reimbursements and
Other
Net Cash Provided by Operating
Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM NON- CAPITAL FINANCING
ACTIVITIES
Operating Transfers Out
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition and Construction of Capital
Assets
Principal Payments on Long -Term Debt
Interest Paid on Long -Term Debt
Capital Contributed to Joint Venture
Net Cash Used in Capital and Related
Financing Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest on Investments
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — AT
BEGINNING OF YEAR
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
END OF YEAR
Comprised of
Current Assets
Restricted Assets
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
END OF YEAR
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WATER AND
SEWER SCHERTZ
SYSTEM EMS TOTAL
$7,196,435
(4,009,913)
(1,078,575)
(327,311)
$1,309,328
144,657
(384, 588)
(1,086,659)
93,272 65,100
1,873,908 47,838
$8,505,763
144,657
(4,394,501)
(2,165,234)
(327,311)
158.372
1,921,746
(410,802) - (410,802)
(3,512,342)
(125,987) (3,638,329)
(418,000)
- (418,000)
(252,098)
- (252,098)
(1,583,613)
- (1,583,613)
(5,766,053) (125,987) (5,892,040)
93,692
(4,209,255)
9,037,811
1,039
(77,1 10)
77,110
4,828,556 $ -
$ 954,746 $ -
3,873,810 -
$4,828,556 5 -
94.731
(4,286,365)
9,1 14,921
4,828,556
$ 954,746
3,873,810
$4.828.556
(Continued)
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 27
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS - PROPRIETARY FUNDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME
(LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating Income (Loss)
Adjustments to Reconcile Operating
Income (Loss) to Net Cash Provided by
Operating Activities
Depreciation
Provision for Uncollectible Accounts
(Increase) Decrease in the Following
Assets
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
Due from Other Funds
Increase (Decrease) in the Following
Liabilities
Vouchers Payable
Due to Other Funds
Accrued Expenses
Customer Deposits
NET CASH PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
NONCASH OPERATING, CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Contributions of Capital Assets from Developers
Amortization of Loss on Defeasance
Amortization of Bond Issuance Costs
Amortization of Bond Discount
Amortization of Organization Costs
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
WATER AND
SEWER SCHERTZ
SYSTEM EMS TOTAL
$1,790,175 $(169,425) $1,620,750
1,079,087
66,037
1,145,124
17,119
103,366
120,485
(866,411)
(115,623)
(982,034)
(21,013)
-
(21,013)
(107,189)
24,988
(82,201)
219,666
5,132
224,798
(220,122)
119,669
(100,453)
13,023
13,694
26,717
(30,427)
-
(30,427)
$1,873,908
47 838
1,921.746
$ 279,913
$ 19,153
$ 6,739
$ 849
$ 382
(The Accompanying Notes are an Integral Part of these Financial Statements) 28
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. Reporting Entity
The City of Schertz is a municipal corporation governed by an elected mayor and five - member
council. The accompanying financial statements present the City and its discretely presented
component units, entities for which the City is considered to be financially accountable. The
discretely presented component units are reported in a separated column in the government -wide
financial statements to emphasize that they are legally separate from the City.
Discretely presented component units - The component units' column in the government -wide
financial statements includes the financial data of the nonmajor component units of the City of
Schertz, Texas. The component units are presented as governmental fund types. Following is a
summary of the component units:
1. Schertz Economic Development Corporation - The corporation was organized for the purpose of
promoting economic development in order to eliminate unemployment and underemployment
and to promote and encourage employment and public welfare of, for, and on behalf of the
City. The board of directors consists of seven (7) members appointed by the city council.
2. Library - The library provides services to the citizens of the City of Schertz as well as
surrounding communities. The function of the library board is to work cooperatively with City
management to provide funding and oversight for special projects of the library. The library's
governing board is appointed by the city council.
3. Schertz Development Foundation - The foundation was organized to assist the City in
developing and implementing plans for economic viability for the City. The board of directors
is appointed by the city council and the executive director is employed by the City.
Complete financial statements for each of the individual component units may be obtained at City
Hall located at 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas 78154.
B. Government -Wide and Fund Financial Statements
The government -wide financial statements (i.e., the statement of net assets and the statement of
activities) report information on all of the activities of the primary government and its component
units. For the most part, the effect of interfund activity has been removed from these statements.
Governmental activities, which normally are supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues,
are reported separately from business -type activities, which rely to a significant extent on fees and
charges for support. Likewise, the primary government is reported separately from legally separate
component units for which the primary government is financially accountable.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
B. Government -Wide and Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a given
function or segments are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly
identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include 1) charges of customers
or applicants who purchase, use, or directly benefit from goods, services, or privileges provided by
a given function or segment and 2) grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the
operational or capital requirements of a particular function or segment. Taxes and other items not
properly included among program revenues are reported instead as general revenues.
Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds and proprietary funds. Major
individual governmental funds and major individual enterprise funds are reported as separate
columns in the fund financial statements.
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation
The government -wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement
focus and the accrual basis of accounting, as are the proprietary fund financial statements.
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 imposed by the provider have been met.
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 or soon thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. For
this purpose, the City considers revenues to be available if they are collected within 60 days of the
end of the current fiscal period. Expenditures generally are recorded when a liability is incurred, as
under accrual accounting. However, debt service expenditures, as well as expenditures related to
compensated absences and claims and judgments, are recorded only when payment is due.
Property and sales taxes, utility franchises, and interest associated with the current fiscal period are
all considered to be susceptible to accrual and so have been recognized as revenues of the current
fiscal period. All other revenue items are considered to be measurable and available only when cash
is received by the City.
The City reports the following major governmental funds:
The general fund is the City's primary operating fund. It accounts for all financial
resources of the general government, except those required to be accounted for in another
fund.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
C. Measurement Focus, Basis of Accounting, and Financial Statement Presentation (Continued)
The debt service fund accounts for the resources accumulated and payments made for
principal and interest on long -term general obligation debt of governmental funds.
The capital projects fund accounts for financial 'resources to be used for the acquisition
and construction of major capital facilities and is principally financed by the sale of
bonds or certificates of obligation and grants.
The government reports the following major proprietary funds:
The water and sewer fund accounts for the water and sewer services provided to the
citizens through user charges.
The EMS fund accounts for the ambulance services provided to the citizens of the City
and other participating governments through user charges.
Private - sector standards of accounting and financial reporting issued prior to December 1, 1989,
generally are followed in both the government -wide and proprietary fund financial statements to the
extent that those standards do not conflict with or contradict guidance of the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Governments also have the option of following subsequent
private- sector for their business -type activities and enterprise funds, subject to this same limitation.
The City has elected not to follow subsequent private- sector guidance.
As a general rule the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government -wide
financial statements. Exceptions to this are charges between the City's general government
function and various other functions of the City. Eliminations of these charges would distort the
direct costs and program revenues reported for the various functions concerned.
Amounts reported as program revenues include 1) charges to customers or applications for goods,
services, or privileges provided, 2) operating grants and contributions, and 3) capital grants and
contributions. General revenues include all taxes.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating
revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods
in connection with a proprietary fund's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating
revenues of the water and sewer enterprise fund and the EMS enterprise fund are charges to
customers for sales and services. Operating expenses for enterprise funds include the cost of sales
and services, administrative expenses, and depreciation on capital assets. All revenues and
expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, it is the City's policy to use
restricted resources first, then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
D. Cash and Cash Equivalents
The City's cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand, demand deposits, and
deposits in local government investment pools.
The City is authorized to invest in (1) obligations of the United States or its agencies and
instrumentalities; (2) direct obligations of the State of Texas or its agencies; (3) other obligations,
the principal of and interest on which are unconditionally guaranteed or insured by the State of
Texas of the United States; (4) obligations of states, agencies, counties, cities, and other political
subdivisions of any state having been rated of not less than "AA" or its equivalent; (5) certificates
of deposit issued by state and national banks domiciled in Texas that are guaranteed or insured by
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or its successor, or secured by obligations
mentioned above; and (6) fully collateralized direct repurchase agreements having a defined
termination date. In addition, the City is authorized to invest in local government investment pools.
The investment pools operate in accordance with appropriate state laws and regulations and have
regulatory oversight from the Texas Public Funds Investment Act Sec. 2256.0016. The fair value
of the City's position in each pool is the same as the fair value of the pool shares.
E. Receivables and Pavables
Activity between the funds that are representative of interfund loans outstanding at the end of the
fiscal year are referred to as due to /from other funds. Any residual balances outstanding between
the governmental activities and business -type activities are reported in the government -wide
financial statements as "internal balances."
Accounts receivable are reported net of allowances for uncollectible accounts. The allowance
account represents management's estimate of uncollectible accounts based upon experience and
historical trends.
Property taxes for the City are levied each October 1 on the taxable value as of the preceding
January 1, the date a lien attaches, for all taxable real and personal property located in the City.
Taxes are due by January 31 following the October 1 assessment date and become delinquent on
February 1, at which time they begin accruing penalty and interest. The enforceable legal claim
date for property taxes is the assessment date, therefore, the City did not record a receivable for
accrual of future taxes at year end. Accordingly, no current taxes receivable are reported. Taxes
have been reported in the financial statements net of the allowance for uncollectible taxes. Tax
revenues are recognized as they become available. Accordingly, an amount equal to taxes not yet
available has been reported as deferred revenue at the government fund level.
F. Inventories and Prepaid Items
All inventories are valued at cost using the first -in /first -out (FIFO) method. Inventories of
governmental funds are recorded as expenditures when consumed rather than when purchased.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
F. Inventories and Prepaid Items (Continued)
Certain payments to vendors reflect costs applicable to future accounting periods and are recorded
as prepaid items in both government -wide and fund financial statements.
G. Restricted Assets
Certain proceeds of the City's enterprise fund revenue bonds, as well as certain resources set aside
for their repayment, are classified as restricted assets on the balance sheet because they are
maintained in separate bank accounts and their use is limited by applicable bond covenants.
H. Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include land, buildings and improvements, machinery, equipment, vehicles,
and infrastructure assets (i.e., roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar items), are reported in the
applicable governmental or business -type activities columns in the government -wide financial
statements. Capital assets are defined by the City as assets with an initial, individual cost of more
than $5,000 and an estimated useful life in excess of one year. When capital assets are
purchased, they are capitalized and depreciated in the government -wide financial statements and
the proprietary fund statements. Capital assets are recorded as expenditures of the current period
in the governmental fund financial statements.
Capital assets are valued at cost where historical records are available and at an estimated cost
where no records exist. Donated capital assets are valued at their estimated fair market value at
the date of donation.
The costs of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the asset or materially
extend assets lives are not capitalized.
Improvements to capital assets that materially extend the life of the asset or add to the value are
capitalized. Major outlays for capital assets and improvements are capitalized as projects are
constructed. Interest incurred during construction will not be capitalized in the governmental
activities on the government -wide financial statements; however capitalization of interest is required
for business -type activities. There was no capitalized interest during the current fiscal year.
Capital assets are depreciated over their useful lives on a straight -line basis as follows:
ASSETS YEARS
Buildings and improvements 20-50
Machinery, equipment, and vehicles 2-20
Infrastructure 15-30
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
I. Compensated Absences and Salary Reserve
It is the City's policy to permit employees to accumulate earned but unused vacation and
compensatory time benefits. There is no liability for unpaid accumulated sick leave since the City
does not have a policy to pay any amounts when employees separate from service with the City.
In addition, it is the policy of the City to retain as a liability the first forty (40) hours of service for
each employee. The liability is to be paid upon termination at the rate of pay in existence at that
time. All vacation, compensatory time, and salary reserve pay is accrued when incurred in the
government -wide and proprietary fund financial statements. A liability for these amounts is
reported in governmental funds only if they have matured, for example, as a result of employee
resignations and retirements.
J. Long -Term Obligations
In the government -wide financial statements, and proprietary fund types in the fund financial
statements, long -term debt and other long -term obligations are reported as liabilities in the
applicable governmental activities, business -type activities, or proprietary fund type statement of
net assets. Bond premiums and discounts, losses on defeasance, as well as issuance costs, are
deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds using the effective interest method. Bonds
payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount and losses on defeasance.
Bond issuance costs are reported as deferred charges and amortized over the term of the related
debt.
In the fund financial statements, governmental fund types recognize bond premiums and discounts,
as well as bond issuance costs, during the current period. The face amount of debt issued is
reported as other financing sources. Premiums received on debt issuances are reported as other
financing sources while discounts on debt issuances are reported as other financing uses. Issuance
costs, whether or not withheld from the actual debt proceeds received, are reported as debt
service expenditures.
K. Fund Equity
In the fund financial statements, governmental funds report reservations of fund balance for
amounts that are not available for appropriation or are legally restricted by outside parties for use
for a specific purpose. Designations of fund balance represent tentative management plans that are
subject to change.
L. Implementation of New Standard
In the current year, the City implemented GASB Statement No. 34, "Basic Financial Statements
and Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD &A) for State and Local Governments ", which
established accounting and financial reporting standards for state and local governments in order to
enhance the understandability and usefulness of the financial reports to citizenry, legislative and
oversight bodies, and investors and creditors. In addition to requiring government -wide
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
L. Implementation of New Standard (Continued)
presentation on the accrual basis of accounting, the implementation of this standard had the
following impact in the accompanying financial statements:
• Presentation of MD &A
• Presentation and classifications of net assets
• Reporting certain additional footnote disclosures
The following table shows beginning net assets for governmental activities restated for the effects
of the implementation of GASB Statement No. 34:
Governmental Fund Balance, September 30, 2002,
As Previously Reported
$ 5,964,900
Accounts Receivable — Fines
196,000
Net Capital Assets
19,874,832
Deferred Revenues — Taxes
127,559
Interest Payable
(94,700)
Long -Term Debt
(10,977,890)
NET ASSETS, OCTOBER 1, 2002, FULL ACCRUAL $15,090,701
NOTE 2: CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
At year end, the City's carrying amount of deposits was $11,346,611 and the bank balance was
$12,213,393. Of the bank balance, $1,991,166 was covered by federal depository insurance or by
collateral held by the government's agent in the government's name. The remaining balance of
$10,222,227 is invested in local government investment pools which is not subject to categorization.
NOTE 3: RECEIVABLES
The following is a summary of the gross delinquent taxes receivable and the allowances for
uncollectible taxes:
ALLOWANCE FOR
UNCOLLECTIBLE NET
TAXES TAXES TAXES
Delinquent Taxes
General Fund $107,516 $6,422 $101,094
Debt Service Fund 23,414 1,405 22,009
1 9 7 27 $123,103
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 3: RECEIVABLES (CONTINUED)
Other receivables as of year end for the City's individual major funds, including the applicable
allowances for uncollectible accounts are as follows:
Fines and Forfeitures
Sales Tax
Utility Franchise
FEMA
Accounts - Customers
Other
Gross Receivables
Less: Allowance
NET TOTAL RECEIVABLES
NOTE 4: CAPITAL ASSETS
$1,116,656 $1,248,355 $1,448,891 $1,048,763 $4,862,665
Capital asset activity for the year ended September 30, 2003 was as follows:
Primary Government
CAPITAL
WATER AND
BALANCE
Governmental Activities
GENERAL
PROJECTS
SEWER
EMS
TOTAL
Construction in Progress
-
Total Capital Assets, not
$ 720,500
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 720,500
116,820
-
-
-
116,820
155,771
-
-
-
155,771
482,815
1,248,355
-
-
1,731,170
-
-
1,455,552
1,497,295
2,952,847
1,000
-
21,512
656
23,168
1,476,906
1,248,355
1,477,064
1,497,951
5,700,276
360,250
-
28,173
449,188
837,611
$1,116,656 $1,248,355 $1,448,891 $1,048,763 $4,862,665
Capital asset activity for the year ended September 30, 2003 was as follows:
Primary Government
INCREASE DECREASE
$ 494,313
3,778,083
4,272,396
64,441
504,886
638,968
1,208,295
(194,068)
(149,175)
(458,107)
(801,350)
406,945
ENDING
BALANCE
$ 3,521,509
3.778.083
7,299,592
7,790,011
1,750,807
14,017,031
23,557,849
(1,899,499)
(432,443)
(3,971,326)
(6,303,268)
17,254,581
$ 4,679,341 $24,554,173
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BEGINNING
BALANCE
Governmental Activities
Capital Assets, not being Depreciated
Land
$ 3,027,196
Construction in Progress
-
Total Capital Assets, not
Being Depreciated
3,027,196
Capital Assets, being Depreciated
Buildings and Improvements
7,725,570
Machinery, Equipment, and
Vehicles
1,245,921
Infrastructure
13,378,063
Total Capital Assets being
Depreciated
22,349,554
Less Accumulated Depreciation for
Buildings and Improvements
(1,705,431)
Machinery, Equipment, and
Vehicles
(283,268)
Infrastructure
(3,513,219)
Total Accumulated Depreciation
(5,501,918)
Total Capital Assets, being
Depreciated - Net
16,847,636
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
CAPITAL ASSETS - NET
$19,874,832
INCREASE DECREASE
$ 494,313
3,778,083
4,272,396
64,441
504,886
638,968
1,208,295
(194,068)
(149,175)
(458,107)
(801,350)
406,945
ENDING
BALANCE
$ 3,521,509
3.778.083
7,299,592
7,790,011
1,750,807
14,017,031
23,557,849
(1,899,499)
(432,443)
(3,971,326)
(6,303,268)
17,254,581
$ 4,679,341 $24,554,173
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 4: CAPITAL ASSETS (CONTINUED)
Primary Government (Continued)
Business -Type Activities
Capital Assets, not Being
Depreciated
Land
Construction in Progress
Total Capital Assets, not
Being Depreciated
Capital Assets, being Depreciated
Buildings and Improvements
Machinery, Equipment, and
Vehicles
Total Capital Assets being
Depreciated
Accumulated Depreciation for
Buildings and Improvements
Machinery, Equipment, and
Vehicles
Total Accumulated Depreciation
Total Capital Assets, being
Depreciated - Net
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES
BEGINNING ENDING
BALANCE INCREASE DECREASE BALANCE
$ 234,479
$ 66,691
$ - $ 301,170
1,205,672
1,153,752
(686,029) 1,673,395
1,440,151
1,220,443
68j 6,029) 1,974,565
20,407,064
12,891,907
- 33,298,971
1,963,079
308,104
- 2,271,183
22,370,143
13,200,011
- 35,570,154
(7,471,986)
(1,732,547)
- (9,204,533)
(1,264,558)
(162,553)
- (1,427,111)
(8,736,544)
(1,895,100)
- (10,631,644)
13,633,599
11,304,911
- 24,938,510
CAPITAL ASSETS - NET $15,073,750 S 12,525.354 $(686,029) 26.913.075
Depreciation expense was charged to functions /programs of the primary government as follows:
GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
General government $ 83,411
Public Safety 175,252
Streets and Parks 507,306
Culture and recreation 35,381
TOTAL DEPRECIATION EXPENSE - GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES $ 801,350
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES
Water and Sewer $1,079,087
EMS 66,037
TOTAL DEPRECIATION EXPENSE - BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES $1,145,124
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 5: CONSTRUCTION COMMITMENTS
The City is committed under one contract in connection with a drainage improvement project as of
September 30, 2003 for approximately $2,000,000.
NOTE 6: INTERFUND BALANCES AND TRANSFERS
In the fund financial statements, interfund balances are the result of normal transactions and will be
liquidated in the subsequent fiscal year.
The composition of interfund balances as of September 30, 2003, is as follows:
INTERFUND BALANCES
RECEIVABLE FUND
Water and Sewer
Water and Sewer
TOTAL
PAYABLE FUND
General Fund
EMS
AMOUNT
$ 6,148
248,669
$254,817
Balances between enterprise funds are eliminated in the government -wide financial statements.
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
TRANSFER OUT
Other Governmental Funds
Water and Sewer
TOTAL
TRANSFER IN
CAPITAL
PROJECTS
$ 56,700
410,802
$467,502
The transfer from water and sewer fund to the capital projects fund in the amount of $410,802 was to
fund costs associated with road improvements. The remaining transfer is the result of normal
transactions between funds.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 7: LONG -TERM DEBT
The City had the following changes in long -term debt outstanding for the year ended September 30,
2003:
Governmental Activities
General Obligation Bonds
1992 Series
1998 Series
1995 Refunding Bonds
1999 Combination Tax
and Revenue
Total Bonds
Certificates of Obligation
2001 Series
2003 Series
Total Certificates
of Obligation
Tax Notes
2001 Notes
2002 Notes
Total Tax Notes
750,000 2.90 -4.0
400,000 2.90 -3.15
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL
ACTIVITIES
Business -Type Activities
Revenue Bonds
2001 Series $5,550,000 3.4 -5.2%
Unamortized Discounts
And Loss on Defeasance
Certificates of Obligation
1992 Series
General Obligation Bonds
1995 Refunding Bonds
Other Debt
Public Facility Loan (HUD)
TOTAL BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITIES
600,000 140,000 460,000 145,000
400,000 130,000 270,000 135,000
1,000,000 270,000 730,000 280,000
S 5,275,000 $ - $285,000 $ 4,990,000 $ 365,000
(52,061) (3,490) * - (55,551) (20,002)
5,222,939 (3,490) 285,000 4,934,449 344,998
200,000 5.0 -7.0 60,000
1,253,000 3.75 -5.0 193,000
142,000 5.00 52,000
60,000
_ 67,000 126,000 62,000
6,000 46,000 6,000
*Addition represents reclassification of loss on defeasance reported on asset side of balance sheet in
prior year.
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BALANCE
BALANCE
AMOUNTS
OUTSTANDING
OUTSTANDING
DUE
ORIGINAL
INTEREST
OCTOBER 1,
SEPTEMBER 30,
IN ONE
AMOUNT
RATES
2002
ISSUED RETIRED
2003
YEAR
$ 620,000
5.2 -7.2%
$ 420,000
$ $ 50,000
$ 370,000
$ 50,000
4,930,000
4.37 -5.375
4,325,000
175,000
4,150,000
180,000
447,000
3.75 -5.00
127,000
43,000
84,000
43,000
455,000
5.25
350,000
110,000
240,000
115,000
5,222,000
378,000
4,844,000
388,000
$4,500,000
4.1 -6.0
4,375,000
135,000
4,240,000
140,000
3,360,000
2.0 -3.9
-
3,360,000
3,360,000
425,000
4,375,000
3,360,000 135,000
7,600,000
565,000
750,000 2.90 -4.0
400,000 2.90 -3.15
TOTAL GOVERNMENTAL
ACTIVITIES
Business -Type Activities
Revenue Bonds
2001 Series $5,550,000 3.4 -5.2%
Unamortized Discounts
And Loss on Defeasance
Certificates of Obligation
1992 Series
General Obligation Bonds
1995 Refunding Bonds
Other Debt
Public Facility Loan (HUD)
TOTAL BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITIES
600,000 140,000 460,000 145,000
400,000 130,000 270,000 135,000
1,000,000 270,000 730,000 280,000
S 5,275,000 $ - $285,000 $ 4,990,000 $ 365,000
(52,061) (3,490) * - (55,551) (20,002)
5,222,939 (3,490) 285,000 4,934,449 344,998
200,000 5.0 -7.0 60,000
1,253,000 3.75 -5.0 193,000
142,000 5.00 52,000
60,000
_ 67,000 126,000 62,000
6,000 46,000 6,000
*Addition represents reclassification of loss on defeasance reported on asset side of balance sheet in
prior year.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 7: LONG -TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
Annual debt service requirements as of September 30, 2003, are as follows:
$13,174,000 $4,791,606 $17,965,606 $5,162,000 02,191,489 $7,353,489
During the year, the City issued $3,360,000 of combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates
of obligation, with the payment of the related principal and interest to be made from an annual
ad valorem tax levied against all taxable property within the City. The bonds were issued to provide
funds for various construction projects and the purchase of various equipment. In the government -wide
financial statements, bond issuance costs are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds. Bond
issuance costs are reported as deferred charges.
Bonded debt of the City consists of various series of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds,
certificates of obligation, tax notes, and a public facility loan. General obligation bonds and tax notes
are direct obligations of the City for which its full faith and credit are pledged, and are payable from
taxes levied on all taxable property located within the City. Certificates of obligation are payable from a
levy of ad valorem taxes upon all taxable property within the City and are further payable from certain
net revenues derived from the operation of the City's combined water and sewer system. Revenue
bonds are generally payable from pledged revenues generated by the water and sewer fund. The
debenture agreement for water and sewer bonds require that funds be available for 1/12t' of the
principal and 1/6 th of the interest requirements of the next fiscal year.
The City is required to accumulate a reserve fund in an amount equal to the average principal and
interest on the revenue bonds. The City has purchased a surety bond through MBIA Insurance
Corporation to fund the required reserve amount.
There are no amounts outstanding at the end of the current fiscal year related to bonds that were
considered defeased.
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GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES
BUSINESS -TYPE ACTIVITIES
FISCAL YEAR
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
TOTAL
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
TOTAL
2004
$ 1,233,000
$ 605,902
$ 1,838,902 $
433,000
$ 233,864
$ 666,864
2005
1,076,000
515,424
1,591,424
450,000
216,990
666,990
2006
875,000
473,794
1,348,794
296,000
200,510
496,510
2007
685,000
432,856
1,117,856
302,000
188,950
490,950
2008
645,000
397,953
1,042,953
302,000
176,900
478,900
2009 -2013
3,360,000
1,549,680
4,909,680
1,259,000
699,365
1,958,365
2014 -2018
4,295,000
739,123
5,034,123
1,360,000
395,192
1,755,192
2019 -2021
1,005,000
76,874
1,081,874
760,000
79,718
839,718
$13,174,000 $4,791,606 $17,965,606 $5,162,000 02,191,489 $7,353,489
During the year, the City issued $3,360,000 of combination tax and limited pledge revenue certificates
of obligation, with the payment of the related principal and interest to be made from an annual
ad valorem tax levied against all taxable property within the City. The bonds were issued to provide
funds for various construction projects and the purchase of various equipment. In the government -wide
financial statements, bond issuance costs are deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds. Bond
issuance costs are reported as deferred charges.
Bonded debt of the City consists of various series of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds,
certificates of obligation, tax notes, and a public facility loan. General obligation bonds and tax notes
are direct obligations of the City for which its full faith and credit are pledged, and are payable from
taxes levied on all taxable property located within the City. Certificates of obligation are payable from a
levy of ad valorem taxes upon all taxable property within the City and are further payable from certain
net revenues derived from the operation of the City's combined water and sewer system. Revenue
bonds are generally payable from pledged revenues generated by the water and sewer fund. The
debenture agreement for water and sewer bonds require that funds be available for 1/12t' of the
principal and 1/6 th of the interest requirements of the next fiscal year.
The City is required to accumulate a reserve fund in an amount equal to the average principal and
interest on the revenue bonds. The City has purchased a surety bond through MBIA Insurance
Corporation to fund the required reserve amount.
There are no amounts outstanding at the end of the current fiscal year related to bonds that were
considered defeased.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 7: LONG -TERM DEBT (CONTINUED)
Compensated Absences and Salary Reserves
Changes in compensated absences and salary reserves for the year ended September 30, 2003, were
as follows:
GOVERNMENTAL BUSINESS -TYPE
ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES
Balance at October 1, 2002 $380,890 $ 98,584
Additions 87,586 33,175
Deletions (95,222) (24,646)
BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 $373,254 $107,1 13
Of these balances, $93,313 is due in the current year in governmental activities and $26,778 is due in
the current year in business -type activities. Compensated absences and salary reserves are paid from
the fund responsible for the employee's compensation. Claims and judgments are generally liquidated
by the general fund.
NOTE 8: RETIREMENT PLAN
Plan Description
The City provides pension benefits for all of its full -time employees through a nontraditional, joint
contributory, hybrid defined benefit plan in the state -wide Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS),
one of over 774 administered by TMRS, an agent multiple - employer public employee retirement system.
TMRS issues a publicly available financial report that includes financial statements and required
supplementary information for TMRS. That report may be obtained by writing to Texas Municipal
Retirement System, Post Office Box 149153, Austin, Texas 78714.
Benefits depend upon the sum of the employee's contributions to the plan, with interest, and the City -
financed monetary credits, with interest. At the date the plan began, the City granted monetary credits
for service rendered before the plan began of a theoretical amount equal to two times what would have
been contributed by the employee, with interest, prior to establishment of the plan. Monetary credits
for service since the plan began are a percent (100 %, 150 %, or 200 %) of the employee's accumulated
contributions. In addition, the City can grant, as often as annually, another type of monetary credit
referred to as an updated service credit which is a theoretical amount which, when added to the
employee's accumulated contributions and the monetary credits for service since the plan began, would
be the total monetary credits and employee contributions accumulated with interest if the current
employee contribution rate and City matching percent had always been in existence and if the
employee's salary had always been the average of his salary in the last three (3) years that are one year
before the effective date. At retirement, the benefit is calculated as if the sum of the employee's
accumulated contributions with interest and the employer- financed monetary credits with interest were
used to purchase an annuity.
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 8: RETIREMENT PLAN (CONTINUED
Plan Description (Continued)
Members can retire at age 60 and above with 5 or more years of service or with 20 years of service,
regardless of age. A member is vested after 5 years. The plan provisions are adopted by the
governing) body of the City, within the options available in the state statutes governing TMRS and
within the actuarial constraints also in the statutes.
Contributions
The contribution rate for the employees is 5 %, and the City matching percent is currently 1.5 to 1,
both as adopted by the governing body of the City. Under the state law governing TMRS, the City
contribution rate is annually determined by the actuary. This rate consists of the normal cost
contribution rate and the prior service contribution rate, both of which are calculated to be a level
percent of payroll from year to year. The normal cost contribution rate finances the currently accruing
monetary credits due to the City matching percent, which are the obligation of the City as of an
employee's retirement date, not at the time the employee's contributions are made. The normal cost
contribution rate is the actuarially determined percent of payroll necessary to satisfy the obligation of
the City to each employee at the time his /her retirement becomes effective. The prior service
contribution rate amortizes the unfunded (overfunded) actuarial liability (asset) over the remainder of the
plan's 25 -year amortization period. The unit credit actuarial cost method is used for determining the
City contribution rate. Contributions are made monthly by both the employees and the City. Since the
City needs to know its contribution rate in advance for budgetary purposes, there is a one -year delay
between the actuarial valuation that is the basis for the rate and the calendar year when the rate goes
into effect (i.e., December 31, 2002 valuation is effective for rates beginning January 2004).
For 2002, the City's annual pension cost of $393,140 was equal to the City's required and actual
contributions. The actuarial assumptions included (a) 8% investment rate of return, (b) no projected
salary increases, (c) no inflation component, and (d) the amortization period is open. The actuarial value
of TMRS assets was determined based on amortized cost.
Schedule of Actuarial Liabilities and Funding Progress
Actuarial Value of Assets
Actuarial Accrued Liability
Percentage Funded
Unfunded (Overfunded) Actuarial Accrued
Liability (UAAL)
Annual Covered Payroll
UAAL as a Percentage of Covered Payroll
Annual Pension Cost
Annual Required Contribution
Contributions Made
NET PENSION OBLIGATION
AT THE END OF THE PERIOD
ACTUARIAL VALUATION DATE
DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31 DECEMBER 31
2002 2001 2000
$3,520,733 $2,795,264 $2,268,986
4,965,573 4,128,746 3,638,045
70.9% 67.7% 62.4%
1,444,840 1,333,482 1,369,059
5,306,146 4,419,848 3,866,975
27.2% 30.1% 35.4%
393,140 369,210 301,447
393,140 369,210 301,447
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 9: RISK MANAGEMENT
The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of, damage to, and destruction of
assets; errors and omissions; and natural disasters. The City contracts with the Texas Municipal
League Intergovernmental Risk Pool, a public entity risk pool currently operating as a common risk
management and insurance program providing insurance coverage in the following areas: general
liability, automobile liability and physical damage, law enforcement liability, worker's compensation, real
and personal property, mobile equipment, and errors and omissions liability. The agreement for
formation of the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool provides that the pool will be self
sustaining through member premiums and will be adjusted annually through an experience modifier.
The City continues to carry commercial insurance for all other risks of loss including public official
bond, employee dishonesty blanket bond, and underground tank pollution liability.
Settled claims resulting from these risks have not exceeded coverage for each of the past three (3)
years.
The pooling agreement requires the pool to be self- sustaining. It is not possible to estimate the amount
of any losses for which the City might be liable. The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk
Pool has published its own financial report for the year ended September 30, 2003, which can be
obtained from the Texas Municipal League.
NOTE 10: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Amounts received or receivable from grant agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by grantor
agencies, principally the federal government. Any disallowed claims, including amounts already
collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount, if any, of expenditures that
may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time, although the City expects such
amounts, if any, to be immaterial.
The City is a defendant in various lawsuits. Although the outcome of these lawsuits is not presently
determinable, in the opinion of management the resolution of these matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the financial condition of the City.
NOTE 11: JOINT VENTURE
Schertz /Sequin Local Government Corporation
The corporation is a public, nonprofit corporation organized to aid, assist, and act on behalf of the cities
of Schertz and Seguin in acquiring, constructing, maintaining, and operating a water utility system.
The City of Schertz is jointly liable, together with the City of Seguin, for operating deficits and long-
term debt of the Schertz /Seguin Local Government Corporation. The corporation has issued revenue
bonds in the amount of $51,040,000 to provide funds to build, improve, extend, enlarge, and repair the
corporation's utility system, fund a reserve, and pay the costs of bond issuance. As of September 30,
2003, $50,640,000 remained outstanding on the bonds and the corporation has
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NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 11: JOINT VENTURE (CONTINUED)
Schertz /Seguin Local Government Corporation (Continued)
accumulated approximately $40,000 in retained earnings. The bond resolution pledges
intergovernmental contract revenues from the cities of Schertz and Seguin. Under the
intergovernmental water supply contract, the cities are unconditionally obligated to pay their respective
shares of annual contract revenue bond debt service as expenses from their respective utility systems.
Contributions to the corporation are reflected as "nonoperating expenses" in the water and sewer fund
and totaled $1,583,613 for the year ended September 30, 2003.
Separate financial statements for the Schertz /Seguin Local Government Corporation may be obtained
from the City of Seguin, Texas 78156.
NOTE 12: RESTATEMENT OF NET ASSETS
During the year ended September 30, 2003, the City noted that certain contributions from developers
of water and sewer lines had not been capitalized. The correction of this error resulted in an increase
to the beginning water and sewer fund net assets in the amount of $9,066,206, an increase to capital
assets, being depreciated in the amount of $9,816,185, and an increase to the related accumulated
depreciation account in the amount of $749,976.
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REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Taxes
Ad Valorem
Tax Penalty
City Sales Tax
Utility Franchise
Other
Total Taxes
Licenses and Permits
Charges for Services
Administration
Swimming Pool
Animal Shelter
Building Rental
Library and Fire
Other
Total Charges for Services
Fines and Forfeitures
Grants
Other Revenue
Interest
Sale of Merchandise
Miscellaneous
Total Other Revenue
TOTAL REVENUES
ORIGINAL FINAL
BUDGET BUDGET
ACTUAL
VARIANCE
WITH FINAL
BUDGET
POSITIVE
(NEGATIVE)
$3,080,536 $3,148,132 $3,183,661 $ 35,529
22,000
22,000
32,203
10,203
1,454,000
1,454,000
1,491,524
37,524
575,665
573,019
671,009
97,990
14,500
14,500
4,528
(9,972)
5,146,701
5,21 1,651
5,382,925
171,274
669,350
746,150
841,780
95,630
576,834
576,834
576,334
(500)
34,000
34,000
34,268
268
134,850
134,850
117,983
(16,867)
11,000
11,000
12,257
1,257
170,278
189,453
198,290
8,837
3,750
3,750
5,374
1,624
930,712
949,887
944,506
(5,381)
489,800
517,040
646,613
129,573
-
-
751,905
751,905
100,000
55,000
69,685
14,685
20,300
20,300
12,633
(7,667)
70,050
70,050
89,600
19,550
190,350
145,350
171,918
26,568
7,426,913
7,570,078
8,739,647
1,169,569
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
EXPENDITURES
Current
General Government
City Council
City Manager
Community Development
Legal
Municipal Court
Facility Maintenance
City Secretary
Finance
Information Technology
Human Resources
Fleet Services
Other - Unclassified
Total General Government
Public Safety
Police Department
Fire Department
Inspection
Total Public Safety
Streets and Parks
Streets
Parks
Total Streets and Parks
Health
Animal Control
Culture and Recreation
Swimming Pool
Library
Total Culture and Recreation
CAPITAL OUTLAY
DEBT SERVICE
Bond Issue Cost
Total Expenditures
ORIGINAL FINAL
BUDGET BUDGET
$ 23,770
248,418
164,339
172,500
232,470
300,109
131,630
180,075
220,114
120,776
147,827
314,750
2,256,778
2,124,371
1,161,976
275,796
3,562,143
493,100
206,588
699,688
$ 23,770
260,240
177,257
147,500
232,470
324,951
146,630
194,129
228,214
120,776
147,827
338,710
2,342,474
2,145,135
1,166,976
275,796
3,597,834
493,100
244,726
737,826
ACTUAL
$ 18,088
277,888
137,817
88,729
221,706
324,213
124,815
186,958
447,644
126,525
158,295
315,615
2,428,293
2,088,529
1,172,588
269,353
3,530,470
412,935
262,752
675,687
VARIANCE
WITH FINAL
BUDGET
POSITIVE
(NEGATIVE)
5,682
(17,648)
39,440
58,771
10,764
738
21,815
7,171
(219,430)
(5,749)
(10,468)
23,095
(85,819)
56,606
4,315
6,443
67,364
80,165
(18,026)
62,139
147,351
160,754
156,927
3,827
119,222
184,222
105,094
79,128
332,151
344,543
310,740
33,803
451,373
528,765
415,834
112,931
294,105
3,475,928
2,331,829
1,144,099
-
-
46,272
46,272
7,41 1,348
10,843,581
9,585,312
1,258,269
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES -
BUDGET AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
EXPENDITURES (CONTINUED)
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Proceeds from Bond Issue
Net Change in Fund Balance
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
VARIANCE
WITH FINAL
BUDGET
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
$15,565 $(3,273,503) $ (845,665) $2,427,838
3,318,728 3,360,000 41,272
1 565 $ 45,225 2,514,335 $2,469,110
2,985,501
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: BUDGETARY INFORMATION
The budget for the general fund is adopted on a basis consistent with generally accepted accounting
principles. Annual appropriations lapse at fiscal year end.
The original budget for the general fund is adopted by the city council by September 30. Budgetary
preparation and control is exercised at the department level. The city manager is authorized to transfer
budget amounts between line items within a department; however, any transfer or supplemental
appropriation that amends the total expenditures of a department or total budget requires city council
approval. Both the original and final amended budget is included.
NOTE 2: EXCESS OF EXPENDITURES OVER APPROPRIATIONS
For the year ended September 30, 2003, expenditures exceeded appropriations in the city manager,
information technology, human resources, fleet services, and parks departments of the general fund by
$17,648, $219,430, $5,749, $10,468, and $18,026, respectively. These overexpenditures were
funded by greater than anticipated revenues in the general fund.
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COMBINING AND INDIVIDUAL FUND
STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULES
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NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
Nonmajor Governmental Funds (Special Revenue Funds) are used to account for the proceeds of
specific revenue sources that are legally restricted to expenditure for specified purposes.
Park Fund - will account for revenues from developers' fees (in lieu of park land dedication), grants,
and donations and is designed to monitor and manage improvement of park system.
Recycling Fund - will account for revenues received from the recycling fee on all residential water bills
and the sale of recyclable material and used to buy down solid waste collection costs.
Tax Increment Financing Fund - will account for the proceeds of designated property taxes to be used
for the widening of Schertz Parkway.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund - will account for proceeds of hotel occupancy taxes to be used strictly for
those kinds of programs that promote the tourism industry.
Library Grant Fund - will account for funds from a state grant to be used for purchasing computers at
the library to be used for access to the internet.
Police Department Forfeitures Fund - will account for revenue received from drug related cases in
conjunction with other law enforcement agencies.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
SPECIAL REVENUE
TAX
PARK RECYCLING INCREMENT
FUND FUND FINANCING
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents 251 818 1 2 6 88 376
FUND BALANCES
Reserved for Tree Mitigation $168,147 $ - $ -
Unreserved 83,671 1,256 88,376
TOTAL FUND BALANCES 1B8,376
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F U N D S
POLICE TOTAL
HOTEL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OTHER
OCCUPANCY GRANT FORFEITURES GOVERNMENTAL
TAX FUND FUND FUNDS
5272,482
$3,905 215 591 $833,428
$ - $ - $ - $168,147
272,482 3,905 215,591 665,281
5272,482 3 905 $215.591 5833,428
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
NONMAJOR GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Taxes
Developer Fees
Grants
Property Forfeitures
Sale of Recycling /Materials
Miscellaneous Revenue
Interest
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
General and Administrative
Contractual Services
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Transfers Out
Net Change in Fund Balances
FUND BALANCES AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
SPECIAL REVENUE
TAX
PARK RECYCLING INCREMENT
FUND FUND FINANCING
$ - $ - $ 10,000
99,735 - -
- 14,488 -
1,332 - -
1,743 - 1,047
102,810 14,488 11,047
2,475 - 500
- 15,091 -
2,475 15,091 500
100,335 (603) 10,547
- - (56,700)
100,335 (603) (46,153)
151,483 1,859 134,529
2 1 1
$1,256 $88,376
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F U N D S
POLICE TOTAL
HOTEL LIBRARY DEPARTMENT OTHER
OCCUPANCY GRANT FORFEITURES GOVERNMENTAL
TAX FUND FUND FUNDS
$ 43,177 $ - $ - $ 53,177
- - - 99,735
- 3,483 - 3,483
- - 74,059 74,059
- - - 14,488
- - - 1,332
2,821 - 2,422 8,033
45,998 3,483 76,481 254,307
19,119 - 22,656 44,750
- - - 15,091
44,985 44,985
19,119 - 67,641 104,826
26,879 3,483 8,840 149,481
- - - (56,700)
26,879 3,483 8,840 92,781
245,603 422 206,751 740,647
5272,482 3 905 215 591 5833,428
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PARK SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TO ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Developer Fees
Grants
Miscellaneous Revenue
Interest Income
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
General and Administrative
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
ORIGINAL
VARIANCE WITH
AND
FINAL BUDGET
FINAL
POSITIVE
BUDGET
ACTUAL
(NEGATIVE)
$ 6,000
$ 99,735
$93,735
9,000
-
(9,000)
-
1,332
1,332
3,000
1,743
(1,257)
18,000
102,810
84,810
3,000 2,475 525
15 0 100,335 LQ5035
151,483
251
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
RECYCLING SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TO ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Sale of Recycling Materials
EXPENDITURES
Contractual Services
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
ORIGINAL
VARIANCE WITH
AND
FINAL BUDGET
FINAL
POSITIVE
BUDGET
ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
$9,000
$14,488 $ 5,488
9,000 15,091 (6,091)
-$- (603) (6 03)
1,859
1 256
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TO ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Taxes
Interest Income
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
General and Administrative
Capital Outlay
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficiency) of Revenues
Over (Under) Expenditures
OTHER FINANCIAL SOURCES (USES)
Transfer Out
Net Change in Fund Balance
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
ORIGINAL
VARIANCE WITH
AND
FINAL BUDGET
FINAL
POSITIVE
BUDGET
ACTUAL
(NEGATIVE)
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
$ -
250
1,047
797
10,250
11,047
797
500
500
-
10,000
-
10,000
10,500
500
10,000
25 )
10,547
797
(56,700)
(46,153)
134,529
� 88.376
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX SPECIAL REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE
BUDGET TO ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
245,603
5272.482
1:- 1
ORIGINAL
VARIANCE WITH
AND
FINAL BUDGET
FINAL
POSITIVE
BUDGET
ACTUAL
(NEGATIVE)
REVENUES
Occupancy Tax
$35,000
$ 43,177
$ 8,177
Interest Income
3,500
2,821
(679)
Total Revenues
38,500
45,998
7,498
EXPENDITURES
General and Administrative
36,600
19,119
17,481
Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures
1,900
26,879
424 979
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
245,603
5272.482
1:- 1
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
DEBT SERVICE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES
AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES - BUDGET TO ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
REVENUES
Taxes
Interest Income
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Debt Service
Bond Principal
Bond Interest
Fiscal Agent Fees
Total Expenditures
Excess of Revenues Over (Under) Expenditures
FUND BALANCE AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
ORIGINAL
VARIANCE WITH
AND
FINAL BUDGET
FINAL
POSITIVE
BUDGET
ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
$748,227 $1,311,228 $563,001
4,030 4,030
748,227 1,315,258 567,031
468,000 783,000 (315,000)
270,225 503,601 (233,376)
3,000 4,565 (1,565)
741,225 1,291,166 (549,941)
$ 7,002 24,092 $ 17,090
299,074
$ 323,166
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DISCRETELY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNITS
Discretely presented component units consist of separate entities whose governing bodies are not
substantively the same as the governing body of the primary government. The discretely presented
component units also provide services to areas other than the primary government.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
DISCRETELY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNITS
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Accounts Receivable
Due from Other Funds
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCES
LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable
Accrued Salaries and Benefits
Due to Other Funds
Total Liabilities
FUND BALANCES
Unreserved
Designated
TOTAL LIABILITIES
AND FUND BALANCES
SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC SCHERTZ
DEVELOPMENT THE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION LIBRARY FOUNDATION TOTAL
$714,514
61,805
1,103
5777,422
$18,641 $102,385
t1,8641 5102.385
$835,540
61,805
1,103
5898,448
$ 620 $ 15 $ 1,000 $ 1,635
1,147 - - 1,147
- - 1,103 1,103
1,767 15 2,103 3,885
775,655 18,626 100,282 894,563
5777,422 18 641 5102,385 5898,448
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
DISCRETELY PRESENTED COMPONENT UNITS
COMBINING SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES, AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
SCHERTZ
ECONOMIC SCHERTZ
DEVELOPMENT THE DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION LIBRARY FOUNDATION TOTAL
REVENUES
Other
Net Sales
Donations
Interest
Total Revenues
EXPENDITURES
Current
Culture and Recreation
Economic Development
Total Expenditures
Excess (Deficiency)
of Revenues Over
Expenditures
FUND BALANCES AT OCTOBER 1, 2002
FUND BALANCES AT SEPTEMBER 30,
2003
$746,641 $
- 2,973
- 1,809
9,137 296
755,778 5,078
854,544
854,544
1,030
1,030
(98,766) 4,048
874,421 14,578
775 655
$18,626
$ - $746,641
- 2,973
- 1,809
1,648 11,081
1,648 762,504
- 1,030
2,136 856,680
2,136 857,710
(488) (95,206)
100,770 989,769
100 282 $894,563
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL EXPENDITURES BY FUNCTION
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS TABLE 3
FISCAL
GENERAL
PUBLIC
STREETS
TOTAL (1)
YEAR
GOVERNMENT
SAFETY
AND PARKS
HEALTH
OTHER
EXPENDITURES
1994
$ 744,801
$ 978,121
$308,126
$ 80,494
$ 645,063
$2,756,605
1995
813,789
1,059,331
349,659
80,324
633,582
2,936,685
1996
886,090
1,174,371
304,722
85,685
1,510,303
3,961,171
1997
976,032
1,472,534
397,807
102,293
798,071
3,746,737
1998
1,063,835
1,702,684
408,461
127,065
1,165,475
4,467,520
1999
1,306,500
2,023,379
806,029
142,287
2,142,364
6,420,559
2000
1,479,496
2,172,619
793,700
155,814
1,898,888
6,500,517
2001
1,668,235
2,561,055
627,110
175,048
1,710,880
6,742,328
2002
2,599,549
2,963,924
689,150
120,530
3,217,877
9,591,030
2003
2,488,134
3,530,470
675,687
156,927
4,130,086
10,981,304
(1) Includes General, Debt Service, and Other Governmental Funds
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT REVENUES BY SOURCE
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS TABLE 4
*Includes General, Debt Service, and Other Governmental Funds
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LICENSES
CHARGES
FINES
FISCAL
AND
FOR
AND
YEAR
TAXES
PERMITS
SERVICES
FORFEITURES
OTHER
TOTAL*
1994
$2,109,202
$145,229
$343,731
$195,964
$ 195,320
$ 2,989,446
1995
2,285,735
134,391
353,050
209,719
340,232
3,323,127
1996
2,389,765
394,841
375,767
317,403
244,638
3,722,414
1997
2,698,175
546,159
452,890
331,244
242,905
4,271,373
1998
3,168,926
610,943
472,366
343,943
654,095
5,250,273
1999
3,768,037
680,316
558,904
379,584
1,100,315
6,487,156
2000
4,088,491
731,488
626,464
444,331
625,841
6,516,615
2001
4,452,964
620,652
659,145
749,201
499,921
6,981,883
2002
5,305,902
663,682
883,126
538,831
841,674
8,233,215
2003
6,747,330
941,515
944,506
646,613
1,029,248
10,309,212
*Includes General, Debt Service, and Other Governmental Funds
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ASSESSED AND TAXABLE VALUE OF PROPERTY
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS TABLE 6
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FISCAL
ESTIMATED
LEVY
YEAR
ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSED
TAX
TAX
YEAR
ENDED
VALUES
PERCENTAGE
VALUATIONS
RATE
LEVY
1993
09 -30 -94
$ 264,286,116
97.9%
$ 258,766,426
.4684%
$1,212,063
1994
09 -30 -95
362,247,758
86.3
312,676,505
.4275
1,337,010
1995
09 -30 -96
346,130,091
96.5
334,122,763
.4072
1,360,548
1996
09 -30 -97
396,917,233
95.4
378,784,051
.3719
1,408,699
1997
09 -30 -98
452,163,752
99.6
450,199,212
.3554
1,600,008
1998
09 -30 -99
545,742,286
97.9
534,039,183
.3544
1,892,640
1999
09 -30 -00
636,157,284
100
636,157,284
.3456
2,198,381
2000
09 -30 -01
731,305,433
100
731,305,433
.3405
2,490,095
2001
09 -30 -02
827,142,321
100
827,142,321
.3825
3,163,819
2002
09 -30 -03
1,149,705,321
89.1
1,024,412,713
.3825
3,918,379
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*All rates shown are per $100 assessed valuation
"Year shown is the fiscal year of collection. Taxes
were levied the previous calendar year.
77
CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS
PROPERTY TAX RATES - ALL DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING GOVERNMENTS
LAST TEN FISCAL
YEARS
TABLE 7
COUNTY
CITY
SCHOOL
COUNTY
ROAD
100%
100%
100%
100%
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
YEAR **
RATE*
RATE*
RATE
RATE
1994
.4684%
1.4499%
.3036%
.0950%
1995
.4275
1.3095
.2995
.0867
1996
.4072
1.3712
.3018
.0833
1997
.3719
1.4089
.2997
.0758
1998
.3554
1.4299
.3040
.0730
1999
.3444
1.6923
.3192
.0600
2000
.3455
1.4945
.3417
.0582
2001
.3405
1.6267
.3193
.0630
2002
.3825
1.7100
.3499
.0420
2003
.3825
1.7300
.3668
.0463
*All rates shown are per $100 assessed valuation
"Year shown is the fiscal year of collection. Taxes
were levied the previous calendar year.
77
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
RATIO OF NET GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED DEBT
TO ASSESSED VALUE AND NET GENERAL BONDED DEBT PER CAPITA TABLE 8
78
NET
RATIO
GENERAL
OF NET
BONDED
NET GENERAL
BONDED DEBT
DEBT PER
FISCAL YEAR
ESTIMATED
ASSESSED
BONDED DEBT
TO ASSESSED
CAPITA
September 30, 1994
12,500
$ 258,766,426
$ 1,132,129
.43
90.57
September 30, 1995
13,500
312,676,405
1,056,611
.34
78.27
September 30, 1996
14,500
334,122,763
1,215,000
.36
83.79
September 30, 1997
15,000
378,784,051
1,095,000
.29
73.00
September 30, 1998
17,500
450,199,212
5,901,000
1.31
337.20
September 30, 1999
18,000
534,039,183
5,622,230
1.05
312.35
September 30, 2000
18,694
636,157,284
5,321,410
.84
284.66
September 30, 2001
22,000
731,305,433
5,129,000
.70
233.14
September 30, 2002
23,000
827,142,321
5,222,000
.63
227.04
September 30, 2003
24,000
1,024,412,713
4,844,000
.47
201.83
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
COMPUTATION OF DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING DEBT
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30. 2003
*Bexar County
*Coma) County
*Coma) Independent School District
*Guadalupe County
* Schertz- Cibolo- Universal
City Independent School District
*San Antonio, RA
*Alamo Community College District
Total Net Overlapping Debt
*City of Schertz
TOTAL DIRECT AND OVERLAPPING DEBT
(6.99% OF ASSESSED VALUE -
$2,984 PER CAPITA)
*Source of Data — Texas Municipal Reports,
City of Schertz
Compiled and Published by Municipal
Advisory Council of Texas
TABLE 9
$75,719,828
79
DIRECT AND
NET
ESTIMATED
ESTIMATED
BONDED
PERCENT
OVERLAPPING
DEBT
APPLICABLE
BONDED DEBT
$220,374,962
2.06%
$ 4,539,724
9,170,000
2.06
182,483
209,255,608
0.12
251,107
14,595,000
20.37
2,973,002
98,525,619
51.88
51,115,091
94,665,000
2.06
1,950,099
90,169,343
2.06
1,857,488
62,868,994
12,850,834
100.00%
12,850,834
$75,719,828
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 TABLE 10
Texas municipalities are not bound by any direct constitutional or statutory maximums as to the
amount of general obligation bonds which may be issued; however, all local bonds must be submitted
to and approved by the State Attorney General. It is the established practice of the Attorney General
not to approve prospective bond issue if it will result in the levy of a tax for bonded debt of over $ 1.00
for cities under 5,000 population or $ 1.50 for cities over 5,000 population.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
RATIO OF ANNUAL DEBT SERVICE EXPENDITURES FOR
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDED DEBT TO TOTAL GENERAL EXPENDITURES
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS TABLE 11
*Includes General, Special Revenue, and Debt Service Funds
81
PERCENT
OF DEBT
DEBT
SERVICE TO
SERVICE
GENERAL
FISCAL YEAR
PRINCIPAL
INTEREST
TOTAL
EXPENDITURES*
EXPENDITURES
September 30, 1994
$ 58,000
$ 97,493
$155,493
$ 2,756,605
5.6%
September 30, 1995
85,000
74,139
159,139
2,936,945
5.4
September 30, 1996
341,000
87,098
428,098
3,961,171
10.8
September 30, 1997
120,000
65,540
185,540
3,746,737
5.0
September 30, 1998
124,000
58,916
182,916
4,467,520
4.1
September 30, 1999
278,770
303,468
582,238
6,420,559
11.0
September 30, 2000
300,820
286,435
587,255
6,500,517
9.0
September 30, 2001
192,410
269,942
462,352
6,742,328
6.9
September 30, 2002
577,000
289,792
866,792
9,591,030
9.0
September 30, 2003
378,000
259,172
637,172
10,981,304
5.8
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WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM FUND
REVENUE BOND REQUIREMENTS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
ANNUAL
PRINCIPAL/
SEMI - ANNUAL
INTEREST
UTILITY SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2001:
Principal Payment, Due September 1, 2004 $365,000
Interest Payment, Due March 1, 2004 113,398
Total Requirements
TABLE 13
REQUIREMENT
AT
SEPTEMBER 30,
BASIS 2003
1/12 TH $30,417
1/6 TH 18,900
The City was in compliance with revenue bond requirements as of September 30, 2003.
RESERVE FUND REQUIREMENTS
142-317
The City is required to make monthly deposits sufficient to meet the total reserve fund
requirement within sixty (60) months of the closing date for the 2001 issue. The City has purchased a
surety bond through MBIA Insurance Corporation to meet the reserve fund requirement.
84
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS
LAST TEN FISCAL YEARS
TABLE 14
85
LEVEL IN
PER
YEARS OF
CAPITA
MEDIAN
FORMAL
SCHOOL
UNEMPLOYMENT
FISCAL POPULATION INCOME
AGE
EDUCATION
ENROLLMENT
RATE IN %
YEAR (1) (2)
(3)
(3)
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1994
12,500 Est. $13,600
32
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4,576
3.9
1995
13,500 Est. 13,600
32
14
4,678
3.9
1996
14,500 Est. 13,600
32
14
4,841
3.9
1997
15,000 Est. 13,600
33
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5,136
3.9
1998
17,500 Est. 16,500
32.6
14.6
5,951
3.9
1999
18,000 Est. 16,500
32.6
14.6
5,777
3.9
2000
18,694 Act. 31,768
35.1
14.6
6,186
2.4
2001
22,000 Est. 36,478
35.1
14.6
6,440
2.4
2002
23,000 Est. 36,478
35.1
14.6
6,440
2.4
2003
24,000 Est. 38,000
35.1
14.6
7,245
4.1
Source:
(1)
2000 Bureau of the Census
Department of Planning, University of Texas
(2)
Department of Economics, University of Texas
United States Department of Labor
(Information not Available for Odd Years)
(3)
Texas Employment Commission
(4)
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District Performance Report
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
TABLE 16
Source: Guadalupe County Appraisal District
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2002
PERCENTAGE OF
ASSESSED
TOTAL ASSESSED
PRINCIPAL TAXPAYERS
TYPE OF BUSINESS
VALUATION
VALUATION
1.
Block Distributing, Inc.
Distribution
$ 24,350,603
2.38%
2.
H.E.B. Grocery Co.
Grocery Sales
9,950,870
.97
3.
S.P. Richards Co.
Banking
7,087,559
.69
4.
C & W Ranches, Ltd.
Real Estate
6,354,626
.62
5.
PSPI, Inc.
Machine Fabricating
5,653,422
.55
6.
Sycamore Apartments, Ltd.
Apartment Complex
5,026,690
.49
7.
AER Manufacturing
Industrial
4,647,442
.46
8.
Coronado Negley Paint Co.
Industrial
4,634,631
.45
9.
Guadalupe Valley Electric
Utility
3,961,790
.39
10.
Intsel Steel Distribution
Distribution
3,511,850
.34
Other Assessed Properties
949,233,230
92.66
TOTAL ASSESSMENTS
$1,024,4 12,713
$100.00%
Source: Guadalupe County Appraisal District
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
Date of Incorporation
Date of First Charter Adopted
Date Present Charter Adopted:
Form of Government:
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
Miles of Highways, Streets, and Alleys
Streets and Highways, Paved
Streets, Unpaved
Alleys
Sidewalks
Miles of Sewer:
Storm
Sanitary
Building Permits:
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997
1996
1995
1994
PERMITS ISSUED
7,119
2,812
2,754
3,716
3,690
3,767
3,373
2,559
2,066
2,771
TABLE 17
December, 1958
April, 1974
Amended May, 1997
Council- Manager
SQUARE MILES
28.00
26.02
24.18
24.18
24.15
24.15
24.15
24.15
24.15
24.15
101.82 Miles
8.98 Miles
3.44 Miles
16.95 Miles
4.08 Miles
53.87 Miles
VALUE OF
BUILDINGS
$79,468,026
50,609,283
70,912,183
61,864,013
76,501,638
82,800,348
71,741,172
64,267,503
21,150,682
18,917,416
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 TABLE 17
Fire Protection:
Number of Stations 1
Number of Employees (Full and Part -Time) 24
Number of Volunteers 17
Recreation:
Parks
7
Playgrounds
20
Other Recreational Facilities:
24,000
Baseball Fields
7
Baseball Practice Fields
4
Softball Fields
1
Large Pavillion
10,000 Square Feet Covered
Small Pavillion
600 Square Feet Covered
Picnic Tables:
15,000
Uncovered
93
Restrooms:
7,260
Male
11
Female
11
Concessions Stands
2
Community Center
1
City Employees:
September 30, 2003 219
Elections:
Number of Registered Voters 12,922
Number of Votes in:
Last Municipal Election 423
Percentage of Registered Voters Voting in:
Last Municipal Election 3.3%
Source: Municipal Election Records
Population:
Census Population Count
2003 (Estimate)
24,000
2002 (Estimate)
23,000
2001 (Estimate)
22,000
2000
18,694
1999 (Estimate)
18,000
1998 (Estimate)
17,500
1997
15,000
1990
10,597
1980
7,260
1970
4,061
1960
2,281
1950
1,200
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SINGLE AUDIT SECTION
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NORTH TOWER
800 N.W. LOOP 410. SUITE 50ON
SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 78216 -5611
210/841 -2581
FAX 210/541 -2588
cpas @twbky.com
Will imms,
Biediger,
K X)
Young,
L.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
MEMBERS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE AND ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL
REPORTING BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAUDITING STANDARDS
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Schertz, Texas
We have audited the financial statements of the governmental activities, the business -type
activities, the aggregate discretely presented component units, each major fund, and the
aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Schertz, Texas, as of and for the year ended
September 30, 2003, which collectively comprise the City of Schertz, Texas' basic financial
statements, and have issued our report thereon dated March 12, 2004. 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 United States.
Compliance
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether City of Schertz, Texas, financial
statements are free of material misstatement, we performed tests of its compliance with certain
provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants, noncompliance with which could have a
direct and material effect on the determination of 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 test disclosed no instances of
noncompliance that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. However,
we noted certain immaterial instances of noncompliance that we have reported to management of
the City of Schertz, Texas, in a separate letter dated March 12, 2004.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit, we considered City of Schertz, Texas', internal control over
financial reporting in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our
opinion on the financial statements and not to provide assurance on the internal control over
financial reporting. Our consideration of the internal control over financial reporting would not
necessarily disclose all matters in the internal control over financial reporting that might be
material weaknesses. A material weakness is a condition in which the design or operation of one
PAUL E. WILLIAMS, C.P.A. /JAMES L. BIEDIGER, JR., C.P.A. / C. TED KASTOR. C.P.A. / CHARLIE E. YOUNG, JR., C.P.A.
H. LEE SCHWARTZMAN, C.P.A. / F. GLENN CRAVEY, C.P.A. / FRED J. TIMMONS, C.P.A. / JOHN W. GREEN, C.P.A.
R. IARRYTHOMPSON, C.P.A. (RETIRED)
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or more of the internal control components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that
misstatements in amounts that would be material in relation to the financial statements being
audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the normal course
of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal control over
financial reporting and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses. However, we
noted other matters involving the internal control over financial reporting that we have reported to
management of the City of Schertz, Texas, in a separate letter dated March 12, 2004.
This report is intended for the information of management, city council, and federal awarding
agencies and pass- through entities, and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone
other than these specified parties.
Certified Public Accountants
San Antonio, Texas
March 12, 2004
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a.
NORTH TOWER
800 N.W. LOOP 410, SUITE SOON
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78216 -5611
210/541 -2581
FAX 210/541.2588
cpas @twbky.com
nompson,
Williams,
Ndiger,
ceastor
Yo ung,
L.C.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
MEMBERS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
REPORT ON COMPLIANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS
APPLICABLE TO EACH MAJOR PROGRAM AND INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OMB CIRCULAR A -133
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Council
City of Schertz, Texas
Compliance
We have audited the compliance of City of Schertz, Texas, with the types of compliance
requirements described in the U. S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A -133
Compliance Supplement that are applicable to the major federal program for the year ended
September 30, 2003. City of Schertz, Texas', major federal program is identified in the summary
of auditor's results section of the accompanying schedule of findings and questioned costs.
Compliance with the requirements of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants applicable to the
major federal program is the responsibility of City of Schertz, Texas' management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on City of Schertz, Texas' compliance based on our audit.
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; and
OMB Circular A -133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations. Those
standards and OMB Circular A -133 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 City of Schertz, Texas',
compliance with those requirements and performing such other procedures as we considered
necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our
opinion. Our audit does not provide a legal determination on City of Schertz, Texas', compliance
with those requirements.
In our opinion, City of Schertz, Texas, complied, in all material respects, with the requirements
referred to above that are applicable to its major federal program for the year ended
September 30, 2003.
PAUL E. W111AMS. C.PA / JAMES L. BIEDIGER. JR., C.P.A. / C. TED KASTOR, C.P.A. / CHARLIE E. YOUNG, JR., C.PA.
H. LEE SCHWARTZMAN, C.P.A. / F. GLENN CRAVEY, C.P.A. / FRED J. TIMMONS, C.P.A. / JOHN W. GREEN, C.P.A.
R. LARRY THOMPSON, C.P.A. (RETIRED)
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Internal Control Over Compliance
The management of City of Schertz, Texas, is responsible for establishing and maintaining
effective internal control over compliance with requirements of laws, regulations, contracts, and
grants applicable to federal programs. In planning and performing our audit, we considered City
of Schertz, Texas', internal control over compliance with requirements that could have a direct
and material effect on a major federal program in order to determine our auditing procedures for
the purpose of expressing our opinion on compliance and to test and report on the internal control
over compliance in accordance with OMB Circular A -133.
Our consideration of the internal control over compliance would not necessarily disclose all
matters in the internal control that might be material weaknesses. A material weakness is a
condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the internal control components does
not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that noncompliance with applicable requirements of
laws, regulations, contracts, and grants that would be material in relation to a major federal
program being audited may occur and not be detected within a timely period by employees in the
normal course of performing their assigned functions. We noted no matters involving the internal
control over compliance and its operation that we consider to be material weaknesses.
This report is intended solely for the information and use of management, city council, and federal
awarding agencies and pass- through entities and is not intended to be and should not be used by
anyone other than these specified parties.
Certified Public Accountants
San Antonio, Texas
March 12, 2004
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
PASS - THROUGH
FEDERAL ENTITY
FEDERAL GRANTOR/ PASS - THROUGH CFDA IDENTIFYING
GRANTOR /PROGRAM OR CLUSTER TITLE NUMBER NUMBER
Federal Emergency Management Agency/
Texas Department of Public Safety /Hazard
Mitigation Grant -Unmet Needs Project 83.548 2E -02C -1 /DR -1257
FEDERAL
EXPENDITURES
1.270,456
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF EXPENDITURES OF FEDERAL AWARDS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
NOTE 1: GENERAL
The accompanying schedule of expenditures of federal awards includes the federal grant activity of the
City of Schertz. The information in this schedule is presented in accordance with the requirements of
OMB Circular A -133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non - Profit Organizations.
NOTE 2: BASIS OF ACCOUNTING
The accounting and financial reporting treatment applied to a fund is determined by its measurement
focus. The governmental funds are accounted for using a current financial resources measurement
focus. All federal grant funds were accounted for in the general fund and the capital projects fund.
With this measurement focus, only current assets and current liabilities generally are included on the
balance sheet. Statements of revenues and expenditures and changes in fund balances of these funds
present increases (i.e., revenues and other financing sources) and decreases (i.e., expenditures and
other financing uses) in net current assets.
The modified accrual basis of accounting is used in the governmental funds financial statements. This
basis of accounting recognizes revenues in the accounting period in which they become susceptible to
accrual (i.e., both measurable and available) and expenditures in the accounting period in which the
fund liability is incurred, if measurable, except for unmatured interest on long -term debt, which is
recognized when due, and certain compensated absences and claims and judgments, which are
recognized when the obligations are expected to be liquidated with expendable available financial
resources.
Federal grant funds are considered to be earned to the extent of expenditures made under the
provisions of the grant.
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CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
SCHEDULE OF FINDINGS AND QUESTIONED COSTS
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2003
I. Summary of Auditor's Results
A. Type of auditor's report issued on the financial statements: Unqualified
B. Reportable conditions in internal controls disclosed by the audit of the
financial statements None
1. Reportable conditions that were material weaknesses None
C. Noncompliance material to the financial statements disclosed by
the audit of the financial statements None
D. Reportable conditions in internal controls over major programs disclosed
by the audit of the financial statements None
1. Reportable conditions that were material weaknesses None
E. Type of auditor's report issued on compliance for major program Unqualified
F. Findings disclosed by the audit of the financial statements which the
auditor is required to report under Sec. 510(a): None
G. Major Program:
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Hazard Mitigation Grant, CFDA #83.548
H. The dollar threshold used to distinguish between Type A and Type B
programs $300,000
I. Auditee qualified as a low risk auditee. No
II. Findings relating to the financial statements which are required to be reported in
accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards
None identified.
III. Findings and questioned costs for federal awards
None identified.
IV. Prior audit findings.
None identified.
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