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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET POSITION
December 31, 2016 and 2015
ASSETS AND DEFERRED
OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
CURRENT ASSETS
Funds
Operating
Designated
Restricted
Total Funds
Accounts receivable, net
Unbilled revenues
Accrued interest receivable
Materials and supplies
Prepaid expenses
Other
Total Current Assets
NON -CURRENT ASSETS
Other Non -Current Assets
Restricted funds
Special assessments receivable
Other
Total Other Non -Current Assets
DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension
Unamortized loss on refunding
Unamortized redemption premium
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources
CAPITAL ASSETS
Utility plant
Accumulated depreciation
Construction work in progress
Total Capital Assets
TOTAL ASSETS AND DEFERRED
OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES
2016
$ 71 8521130
10, 759, 538
43293,285
22, 904, 953
1, 820,173
2,9111201
5,044
6,981
459,264
96,365
28, 913, 981
1, 876, 032
3,692,876
925, 520
61494,428
4, 005, 050
609, 580
149,934
4,764,564
182,268,793
(63, 372, 738)
41706, 276
123, 602, 331
2015
$ 6,616,354
11, 914, 287
410611391
22, 592, 032
1, 639, 096
2, 76 31757
70,856
6391442
31902
85,715
28, 230, 800
1, 900, 036
4, 363,790
997,853
7,261,679
2, 632, 077
642,382
3, 274, 459
175, 615, 074
(58, 042, 448)
41844,042
122, 416, 668
$ 163, 775, 304 $ 161,183, 606
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET POSITION
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NET POSITION, LIABILITIES, AND
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Other Liabilities
Accounts payable
Customer deposits
Other
Total Other Liabilities
Current Liabilities Payable From Restricted Assets
Current portion of long-term debt
Accrued interest payable
Total Current Liabilities Payable from Restricted Assets
Total Current Liabilities
NON -CURRENT LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, net of discounts and premiums
Net pension liability
OPEB liability
Installment loans
Unearned revenues
Total Non -Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Pension
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources
NET POSITION
Net investment in capital assets
Restricted for debt service
Unrestricted
Total Net Position
TOTAL NET POSITION, LIABILITIES, AND
DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
2016
2015
$ 2, 506, 514 $ 2, 983,101
468,168
918,577
31893,259
3,206,043
163,159
313691202
71262,4611
27, 584, 323
10, 250, 329
7191217
58,403
31073,507
4116851779
423, 502
7661699
4,173, 302
2, 935, 919
191.555
3,127,474
713009776
30,209,240
8, 0131400
374,530
014401 709
41, 823, 879
48,948,240 49,124,655
1.597.126 2.341.737
1,597,126 2,341,737
93, 421, 545
6,011,469
13, 796, 924
113, 229, 938
89, 271, 509
5, 762,124
3,581
109, 71214
$ 163,775,304 $ 161,183,606
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REVENUES,EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
December 31, 2016 and 2015
OPERATING REVENUES
Sales to customers
Standby fees
Cap and trade proceeds
Other
Total Operating Revenues
OPERATING EXPENSES
Purchased power
Operations and maintenance
Consumer services
Administration and general
Pension expense
OPEB expense
Depreciation
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
NON -OPERATING REVENUE (EXPENSES)
Investment income
Interest expense
Amortization
Other non -operating expenses
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets
Total Non -Operating Revenue (Expenses)
Income Before Contributions
CAPITAL &OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS
CHANGE IN NET POSITION
Net Position -Beginning of Year
NET POSITION -END OF YEAR
2016
2015
$ 33,026,587 $ 30,818,856
160, 670
1,172,306
1, 244,146
35, 603, 709
11,511,308
679517273
251303422
4,331,827
11220,591
169, 010
9651402
1, 31729
327 976, 997
11, 348, 241
6, 041271
2,1591522
4,054,439
65,373
719,218 -
6,237,033 519607520
33,1011672 30, 892, 366
21502,037 21084,631
368, 761
(897, 993)
(12,599)
(1457078)
(11514)
(688,423)
1,813,614
385, 731
(943, 034)
15, 355
(251, 753)
30, 990
(762, 711)
1,321,920
1, 699,110 1, 0510
3,512,724 2,752,430
109, 71214 106, 964, 784
$1131229,938 $109,717,214
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Received from customers
Paid to suppliers for goods and services
Paid to employees for services
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Debt issuance costs
Proceeds from refunding
Principal payments on long-term debt
Interest payments on long-term debt
Net Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures for utility plant
Cost of disposal of property net of salvage
Capital contributions, connection and facility fees
Special assessments receipts
Debt issuance costs
Proceeds from refunding
Principal payments on long-term debt
Interest payments on long-term debt
Cash Flows From Capital and Related Financing Activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Interest income received
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS —Beginning of Year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS —END OF YEAR
NONCASH CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES
2016
2015
$ 35,177, 778 $ 32, 950, 562
(19,476,138) (181507,965)
(6,432, 772) (61159, 526)
91268, 868 812831071
78, 838
5,353,413 -
(6,102, 838) (593, 000)
(250,584) (301,725)
(921,171) (894, 725)
(7, 421,152)
(78,431)
11356,731
670,914
661240
3,128, 760
(51497,159)
(648, 788)
(8,422,885)
406, 993
406, 993
331,805
(9,014,992)
(109,189)
117031180
6481531
251,754
1417811118
(1815531445)
(11309, 070)
(1116021113)
413, 723
413, 723
(3, 800, 044)
22, 593, 595 26, 393, 639
$ 22,925,400 $ 22,593,595
Developer and customer added capital assets $ 189,176 $ 167,277
Recognition of prior period unearned revenues $ 3,309,061 $ 3,014,152
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME TO NET CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Operating income
Noncash items included in operating income
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation charged to other accounts
Pension expense -GASB 68
Deferred Pension Contributions - GASB 68
OPEB
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues
Materials and supplies
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Accounts payable
Customer deposits
Other current liabilites
NET CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITES
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
TO THE BALANCE SHEET
Operating
Designated
Restricted funds - current
Restricted funds -non-current
Total Cash and Investments
Less: Long-term investments
Mark to market adjustments
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2016
$ 21502,037
6,237,033
2641368
80,590
(1,061,245)
719,218
(325, 520)
(17, 539)
(22, 362)
(476, 588)
1668
2015
$ 21084,631
51960, 520
2671722
565,373
(721, 340)
(236,166)
(4, 625)
(182, 620)
397, 822
2,152
224,208 149,602
$ 9, 268, 868 $ 8, 283, 071
$ 7, 852,130 $ 6, 616, 354
10, 759, 538 11, 914, 287
412931285 41061,391
11876,032 11900,036
241780,985 24,492,068
(1,698,880) (1,698,880)
(156,705) (199,593)
$ 22,925,400 $ 22,593,595
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 —ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A. ORGANIZATION
The Truckee Donner Public Utility District (the District) was formed and operates under the State of
California Public Utility District Act, The District is governed by a board of directors which consists of five
elected members. The District provides electric and water service to portions of Nevada and Placer
Counties described as Truckee. The electric and water service operations are separately maintained and
operated. These financial statements reflect the combined electric and water operations of the District. All
significant transactions between electric and water operations have been eliminated. These eliminations
include power purchases and rent for shared facilities.
The District's blended component units consist of organizations whose respective governing boards are
comprised entirely of the members of the District's Board of Directors. These organizations are reported as
if they are a part of the District's operations. The entities are legally separate; however, in the case of the
Truckee Donner Public Utility District Financing Corporation, financial support has been pledged and
financial and operational policies may be significantly influenced by the District.
The financial results of these blended component units are not included in this report. However,
the District has issued an additional consolidated report that includes these component units. A
copy of that report can be requested from the District.
The following is a description of the District's blended component units:
Truckee Donner Public Utility District Financing Corporation is a legal entity that was created to issue and
administer Certificates of Participation on behalf of the District. (See note 5).
Separate standalone financial statements are not available for the blended component units described
above. Unless noted, disclosures relating to the component units are the same as for the District.
8. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements of the District have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. The Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB) is the accepted standard setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial
reporting principles.
The financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual
basis of accounting. Under the accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recognized when earned and
expenses are recorded when the liability is incurred or economic asset used. Revenues, expenses, gains,
losses, assets and liabilities, that are a result of exchange and exchange like transactions, are recognized
when the exchange takes place.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 —ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
C. USE OF ESTIMATES
Preparation of financial statements inconformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results
could differ from those estimates.
D. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
For the purpose of the accompanying statement of cash flows, the District considers all highly liquid
instruments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
E. INVESTMENTS
The District pools cash and investments. The District's investment policy allows for investments in
instruments permitted by the California Government Code and/or the investments permitted by the trust
agreements on District financing. The District's investment policy contains provisions intended to limit the
District's exposure to interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk. Investment income from
pooled investments is allocated to all funds in the pool. Interest is allocated on the basis of month end cash
amounts for each fund as a percentage of the total balance.
The District categorizes the fair value measurements of its investments based on the hierarchy established
by generally accepted accounting principles. The fair value hierarchy, which has three levels, is based on
the valuation inputs used to measure an assets fair value: Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets
for identical assets; Level 2 inputs are significant other observable inputs; Level 3 inputs are significant
unobservable inputs. The District does not have any investments that are measured using Level 3 inputs.
F. DESIGNATED ASSETS
The board has designated certain resources for future capital projects, replacements, and operational
needs.
G. RESTRICTED ASSETS
Restricted assets are assets restricted by the covenants of long-term financial arrangements or other third
party legal restrictions. Restricted assets are used in accordance with their requirements and where both
restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, restricted resources are used first and then
unrestricted as they are needed.
H. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND ALLOWANCES FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and are reported net of allowances for doubtful
accounts of $34,300 and $51,000 for 2016 and 2015, respectively.
1. MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
Materials and supplies are recorded at average cost.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 —ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
J. DEBT PREMIUM, BOND ISSUANCE COSTS, AND DISCOUNTS
Original issue and reacquired bond premiums and discounts relating to revenue bonds are amortized over
the terms of the respective bond issues using the effective interest method. Bond issuance costs are
expensed in the period incurred.
K. SPECIAL ASSESSMENT RECEIVABLE
Special assessment receivable represent amounts due from property owners within the Donner Lake
Assessment District for improvements made by the District pursuant to an agreement with the property
owners to improve their water quality as discussed in note 7.
L. AMORTIZED EXPENSES
In 2003, the District entered into a broadband dark fiber maintenance agreement with Sierra Pacific
Communications (SPC) which is included in the line item "other non -current assets" in the accompanying
Statement of Net Position. SPC subsequently assigned the agreement to AT&T. The agreement is expected
to provide benefit to the District over the estimated 20-year life of the agreement. (See note 4).
M. CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital assets are generally defined by the District as assets with an initial, individual cost of more than
$10,000 and an estimated useful life of at least two years.
Capital assets of the District are stated at the lower of cost or the fair market value at the time of contribution
to the District. Major outlays for plant are capitalized as projects are constructed. Depreciation on capital
assets is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are
as follows:
Distribution Plant
Electric 23 — 35 years
Water 15 — 40 years
Computer software and hardware 3 — 7 years
Building and improvements 20 — 33 years
Equipment and furniture 4 — 10 years
It is the District's policy to capitalize interest paid on debt incurred for significant construction projects while
those projects are under construction, less any interest earned on related unspent debt proceeds. No new
debt related to capital assets was issued in 2015 and 2014; no interest was capitalized in 2015 or in 2014.
N. COMPENSATED ABSENCES
Under terms of employment, employees are granted sick leave and vacations in varying amounts. Only
benefits considered to be vested are disclosed in these statements. Vested vacation and sick leave pay is
accrued when earned in the financial statements. The liability is liquidated from general operating revenues
of the utility.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 —ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
O. REVENUE RECOGNITION
The District records estimated revenues earned, but not billed to customers, as of the end of the year.
Revenues are recorded as meters are read on a cycle basis throughout each month for electric and water
customers. Unbilled revenues, representing estimated consumer usage for the period between the last
meter reading and the end of the period, are accrued in the period of consumption. Water customers without
meters are billed on a flat -rate basis, and revenues are recorded as billed. Revenues from connection fees
are recognized upon completion of the connection. Income that the District has earned through investing
its excess cash is reflected within income from investments when earned.
P. REVENUE AND EXPENSE CLASSIFICATION
The District distinguishes operating revenues and expenses from non -operating items in the preparation of
its financial statements. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing electric and
water services in connection with the District's principal ongoing operations. The principal operating
revenues are sales to customers. The District's operating expenses include power purchases, labor,
materials, services, and other expenses related to the delivery of electric and water services. All revenues
and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as non -operating revenues and expenses, or capital
contributions and other.
Q. POWER PURCHASES AND TRANSMISSION
In 1999, the District entered into an agreement with Sierra Pacific Power Company dba NV Energy
(SPPC), whereby SPPC will provide transmission services to the District through December 31, 2027. In
addition, the District purchases scheduling services from Utah Municipal Power Systems and the
scheduling services are included in the monthly power billings from UAMPS. The purchase of
transmission services from NV Energy represented 5.1 % and 4.1 % of total purchased power costs in
2015 and 2016, respectively.
In December of 2005, the District entered into an agreement with UAMPS. Subsequently, the District
entered into many pooling appendices for power capacity and energy that relate to various time periods
from January 2008 through March 2028. Also in 2009, the District signed an agreement with UAMPS for
approximately 5 MW of the Nebo natural gas generation plant capacity. In August 2012, the Horse Butte
Wind project began commercial operation and the District owns approximately 15 MW of nameplate
capacity that generates about 5 MW on average. The District has also invested in the Veyo Heat
Recovery project that came on line in mid-2016. The District will expect about 1.7 MW of carbon free
generation from this generation source.
In August of 2007, the District entered into an agreement with Western Area Power Administration
(WAPA) for the delivery of Stampede Dam Hydro generation. In accordance with this agreement, the
District is entitled to a portion of the power generated by the Stampede Dam Hydro generation. This
generation is dependent upon the amount of water that is made available to the generator. This
agreement is effective through 2024.
In 2016 and 2015, the UAMPS contract, along with its appendices, and the WAPA contract for Stampede
Dam Hydro comprised the majority of a diversified power portfolio that balanced risk and cost for the
District.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 — ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
R. CAP AND TRADE PROGRAM PROCEEDS
California Assembly Bill 32 (AB32) is an effort by the State of California to seta 2020 greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions reduction goal into law. AB32 requires California to lower greenhouse gas emissions to
1990 levels by 2020. Central to this initiative is the implementation of a cap and trade program, which covers
major sources of GHG emissions in the State including power plants. The California Cap and Trade
Program is designed to achieve cost-effective emissions reductions across the capped sectors. The
program sets maximum statewide GHG emissions for all covered sectors each year ("cap"), and allows
covered entities to sell off allowances ("trade"). An allowance is a tradable permit that allows the emission
of one metric ton of COz that they do not need. The California carbon price is driven by allowance trading.
The District is subject to AB32 and has excess allowances due to reducing carbon -based generation in its
power portfolio.
In 2016 and 2015, the District sold its excess allowances in the program auctions and the proceeds were
recorded as $1,172,306 and $965,402 operating revenue for the respective years. The auction proceeds
are held in a restricted fund and are used to purchase qualified renewable power. (See note 2).
S. INCOME TAXES
As a government agency, the District is exempt from payment of federal and state income taxes.
T CONTRIBUTED CAPITAL ASSETS
A portion of the District's capital assets have been obtained through amounts charged to developers for
plant constructed by the District; direct contributions of capital assets from developers and other parties; as
well as assessments of local property owners. These items are recognized within capital assets as
construction is completed for plant constructed by the District based on the cost of the items, when received
for contributed capital assets based on the actual or estimated fair value of the contributed items, or upon
completion of the related project for development agreements. The District records amounts received within
capital contributions when a legally enforceable claim is established. Until the District meets the criteria to
record the amounts described above as capital contributions, any amounts received are recorded within
unearned revenues on the Statement of Net Position,
U. OTHER -PENSION SIDEFUND
As a result of implementing GASB Statement No. 68, the pension side -fund payoff that occurred in 2011
and which had been reported in the financial statements as an asset was written off due to the District's
participation in CaIPERS cost -sharing multi -employer retirement benefit plan. However, the liability for the
payoff remains until paid in full thru 2022. The intercompany fund transfers for the principal portion of the
debt service between the electric and water utility is included as "other."
V. PENSION
For purposes of measuring the net pension liability and deferred outflows/inflows of resources related to
pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the District's California Public
Employee's Retirement System (CaIPERS) plans (Plans) and the additions to/deductions from the Plans'
fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by CaIPERS. For this
purpose, benefit payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and
payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 —ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
W. RECENTACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS IMPLEMENTED BYTHEDISTRICT
In June 2012, GASB issued Statement No. 68, "Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions — An
Amendment of GASB Statement No. 27." The primary objective of this statement is to improve accounting
and financial reporting by state and local governments for pensions by requiring recognition of the entire
net pension liability and a more comprehensive measure of pension expense. This statement establishes
standards for measuring and recognizing liabilities, deferred outflows and deferred inflows of resources,
and expenses/expenditures. For defined benefit pensions, this statement identifies the methods and
assumptions that should be used to project benefit payments, discount projected benefit payments to their
actuarial present value, and attribute that present value to periods of employee service. In November 2013,
GASB issued Statement No. 71, "Pension Transition for Contributions Made Subsequent to the
Measurement Date —an amendment of GASB Statement No. 68." This statement requires that at transition,
the district recognize a beginning deferred outflow of resources for pension contributions, if any, made
subsequent to the measurement date of the beginning net pension liability. The District implemented the
statement effective December 31, 2014,
In February 2015, GASB issued Statement No. 72, Fair Measurement and Application. This statement
addresses accounting and financial reporting issues related to fair value measurements. This statement
provides guidance for applying fair value to certain investments and disclosures related to all fair value
measurements. The District implemented the statement in the current year.
In March 2016, GASB issued Statement No. 82, Pension Issues, an amendment of GASB Statements No.
67, No. 68, and No. 73. The primary objective of this statement is to address issues regarding (1)
presentation of payroll -related measures in required supplementary information, (2) selection of
assumptions and the treatment of deviations from the guidance in an Actuarial Standard of Practice for
financial reporting purposes, and (3) the classification of payments made by employers to satisfy employee
(plan member) contribution requirements. The District implemented the statement in the current year.
X. DEFERRED OUTFLOWS OF RESOURCES AND DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES
Consists of deferrals for changes in the net pension liability as defined under GASB Statement No. 68.
Y. UNAMORTIZED LOSS ON BOND REFUNDING
For current and advanced refunding results in defeasance of debt, the difference between the reacquisition
price and the net carrying amount of the old debt (Gain or loss) is deferred and amortized as a component
of interest expense over the remaining life of the old debt or the new debt, whichever is shorter. These
amounts are reported as deferred outflow on the statements of net position.
Z. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS TO BE IMPLEMENTED /N UPCOMING YEARS
GASB Statement No, 75, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other Than
Pensions, addresses accounting and financial reporting for OPEB that is provided to the employees of state
and local governmental employers. This Statement establishes standards for recognizing and measuring
liabilities, deferred outflows of resources, deferred inflows of resources, and expense/expenditures. This
statement is effective for the District fiscal year ending December 31, 2017, The District has elected not to
implement GASB Statement No. 75 early and has not determined its effect on the District's financial
statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 1 —ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Z. ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS TO BE IMPLEMENTED /N UPCOMING YEARS
(CONTINUED)
GASB Statement No. 83, Certain Asset Retirement Obligations, addresses accounting and financial
reporting for certain asset retirement obligations (ARO's). The District has not determined what impact, if
any, this pronouncement will have on the financial statements. Application of this statement is effective for
the District's fiscal year ending December 31, 2018,
NOTE 2 —CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS
Cash, cash equivalents and investments are recorded in accounts as either restricted or unrestricted as
required by the District's certificates of participation indentures or other third -party legal restrictions.
Restricted assets represent funds that are restricted by certificates of participation covenants or third party
contractual agreements. Assets that are allocated by resolution of the Board of Directors are considered to
be Board designated assets. Board designated assets are a component of unrestricted assets as their use
may be redirected at any time by approval of the Board. Upon Board approval, assets from board
designated accounts may be used to pay for selected capital projects. Such accounts have been designated
by the Board for the following purposes:
Electric Capital Replacement
Starting in 2009, the Board set aside funds designated for future electric infrastructure replacement.
Electric Vehicle Reserve
Beginning in 2009, the Board set aside funds designated for future electric utility vehicle
replacements.
Electric Rate Reserve
Incompliance with Board rules, the District created an electric rate stabilization fund in anticipation
of future costs. During both 2016 and 2015, there was no utilization of these funds to offset
increased power costs in lieu of raising electric rates.
Reserve for Future Meters
Prior to 1992, connection fees charged to applicants for water service included an amount, which
was maintained in a designated fund, to offset the cost of future metering. In 2008, the Board
adopted an ordinance to charge a $5 monthly surcharge to all customers of treated water beginning
January 2009 through December 2013. Water meters and automated meter reading devices are
being installed, and customers will be billed volumetrically in accordance with California Assembly
Bill 2572. As meters are installed, these funds are used to pay for related costs.
Water Vehicle Reserve
Beginning in 2009, the Board set aside funds designated for future water utility vehicle
replacements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 —CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Prepaid Connection Fees
In compliance with Board rules, the District has set aside prepaid connection fees to cover
installation costs of water services.
Debt Service Coverage and Operating Reserve Fund
Effective 2007, the Board has voluntarily set aside funds to improve the District's cash -to -debt -
service ratio. In 2016, funds were used for capital projects.
Donner Lake Assessment District Surcharge Fund
The District established a monthly billing surcharge in the amount of $6.65 applicable to customers
in the Donner Lake area to provide revenue to pay the remainder of the cost of reconstruction
effective October 2006.
As of December 31, board designated accounts consisted of the following:
Electric capital replacement fund
Electric vehicle reserve
Electric rate reserve
Reserve for future meters
Water vehicle reserve
Prepaid connection fees
Debt service & operating reserve fund
Donner Lake Assessment District surcharge fund
Totals
2016
$ 31428,129
378,880
414001251
5333777
79,181
17847,559
91.760
2015
$ 31364,783
351,761
41039,629
632,967
79, 352
1869
3, 1853
1073
$
01759,537 914, 287
Certain assets have been restricted by bond covenants or third party contractual agreements for the
following purposes:
Certificates of Participation: Water
In 2015, a portion of the 2006 Certificates of Participation were refunded. The new 2015 refunding
did not require a reserve fund. The reserve fund was liquidated and applied towards reducing the
debt principal remaining funds are for scheduled debt service.
In 2016, the remaining 2006 Certificates of Participation were refunded.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 —CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Facilities Fees
The District charges facilities fees to applicants for new service to cover the costs of infrastructure
needed to meet their systems demand. The use of such funds is restricted by California state law.
Department of Water Resources (DWR) Prop 55 Reserve Fund
Regulations relating to the Department of Water Resources loan require the accumulation of a
reserve fund as security for each principal and interest payment as they come due. Annual
payments into the fund were required for each of the first ten years beginning April 1, 1996. The
total reserve fund equals two semi-annual payments and was fully funded during 2006. These funds
are set aside for the life of the borrowed amount. All of the reserve funds are invested in the State
of California Local Agency Investment Fund.
Glenshire Escrow Account
The District received cash and other assets as part of its acquisition of the Glenshire Mutual Water
Company. Also, the District will continue to receive a monthly water system upgrade surcharge
from Glenshire residents until November 30, 2017. This cash is utilized to pay the installment loan
related to the Glenshire water system improvements as specified in the terms of the acquisition
agreement.
In 2011, the District sold a parcel from the Glenshire Mutual Water Company assets. The net
proceeds of $294,940 were transferred to the Glenshire Escrow Account and the monthly water
system upgrade surcharge was reduced from $10.75 to $4.75.
Donner Lake Special Assessment District Improvement and Reserve Fund
The District established the Donner Lake Special Assessment District (DEAD) Improvement Fund
to account for all funds received from the Special Assessment Receivable, which will be used to
pay the debt service costs related to the Donner Lake Water System project. The DLAD
Improvement Fund also has a reserve fund as required by the California — Safe Drinking Water —
State Revolving Fund (SRF). This fund is required to set aside $40,043 semi-annually for ten years
beginning in 2006.
Solar Initiative Fund
The California Solar Initiative Senate Bill 1 (S61) was enacted in 2006, mandating that all publicly -
owned electric utilities within the State of California, prepare, adopt and implement a solar rebate
program by January 2008 to encourage its customers to install solar energy systems.
In 2007, the Board adopted a rebate program effective January 2008, targeting $177,400 annually
over ten years to be used as rebates for the installation of solar electricity systems and to raise
these funds through a customer surcharge.
In 2016 and 2015, the rebate program exceeded rebate collections eliminating the need to restrict
rebate proceeds. In 2016, the required rebates were awarded ending the SB1 rebate program.
The monthly 001 customer charge will continue through 2017 so the District electric utility will be
reimbursed for advancing the rebates through 2017.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 — CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
AB32 Cap and Trade Auction Fund
California Assembly Bill 32 (AB32) is an effort by the State of California to seta 2020 greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal into law. AB32 requires California to lower greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Central to this initiative is the implementation of a cap and trade
program, which covers major sources of GHG emissions in the State including power plants. The
California Cap and Trade Program is designed to achieve cost-effective emissions reductions
across the capped sectors. The program sets maximum statewide GHG emissions for all covered
sectors each year ("cap"), and allows covered entities to sell off allowances ("trade"). An allowance
is a tradable permit that allows the emission of one metric ton of CO2 that they do not need. The
California carbon price is driven by allowance trading. The District is subject to AB32 and has
excess allowances due to reducing carbon -based generation in its power portfolio.
The District electric utility is identified as an "Electric Distribution Utilit�i' under the Cap and Trade
regulations and is therefore eligible to receive a direct allocation of allowances that can be sold in
an auction. The proceeds from quarterly allowance auctions are held in this restricted fund and
are used to purchase qualified renewable power. These funds are intended to mitigate the burden
on the consumer without impacting a carbon price signal.
Other (Area Improvement Funds)
The District received funds from the County of Nevada, which are to be used only for improvements
to specific areas within the District's boundaries in Nevada County. These areas include various
Nevada County assessment districts.
As of December 31, restricted cash and cash equivalents and investments consisted of the following:
Certificates of Participation
Facilities fees
Donner Lake Special Assessment District improvement
Donner Lake Special Assessment District reserve fund
AB 32 Cap and Trade Auction fund
Other (area improvement funds)
Total Restricted Cash and Cash
Equivalents and Investments
2015
$ 6,169, 318 $ 51961,427
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 -CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
Cash and investments are comprised of the following cash and cash equivalents and investments as of
December 31:
Cash and cash equivalents
Mark to market adjustment
Investments - govemment bonds
Totals
2016
$ 221881,498
156, 705
1,698, 880
$ 24,737,083
2015
$ 22,593,595
199, 593
1, 698, 880
$ 24,492,068
Cash and cash equivalents and investments were $24,737,083 and $24,492,068 at December 31, 2016
and 2015, respectively. Cash equivalents substantially consist of deposits in the state pooled fund, Placer
County pooled fund, money market funds, and government bonds. For purposes of the Statements of Cash
Flows, the District considers all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less to
be cash equivalents.
Adjustments necessary to record investments at market value are recorded in the operating statement as
increases or decreases in investment income. Market values may have changed significantly after year
and.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
The District applies the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No.
72, Fair Value Measurement and Application, which requires governmental entities, to report certain
investments at fair value on the Statements of Net Position.
Investments are valued at fair value at December 31. Fair value is defined as the price that would be
received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants
at the measurement date. The District categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value
hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the valuation
inputs used to measure the fair value of the asset. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices for identical instruments
in active markets. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices
for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model derived valuations in which all
significant inputs are observable. Level 3 inputs are valuations derived from valuation techniques in which
significant inputs are unobservable.
The District classifies its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally
accepted accounting principles. The district as the following fair value measurements as of December 31,
2016:
• US Government bonds and Money Market Funds are valued using observable inputs
(Level 2 inputs).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 —CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
INVESTMENTS AUTHORIZED BY THE DISTRICT'S INVESTMENT POLICY
The District adopted an investment policy in 2006 which allowed for investments in instruments permitted
by the California Government Code and/or the investments permitted by the trust agreements on District
financing, including investments in the local government investment fund pool administered by the State of
California (LAIF), Placer County Treasurer's Investment Portfolio (PCTIP) pooled investment, and Utah
Public Treasurers' Investment Fund (UPTIF). The District's investment policy contains provisions intended
to limit the District's exposure to interest rate risk, credit risk, and concentration of credit risk. At December
311 2016 and 2017 the District's deposits and investments were held as follows:
Cash on hand
Deposits
LAIF
PCTIP
UPTIF
Money Market Funds
Government Bonds
Totals
DISCLOSURES RELATING TO INTEREST RATE RISK
2016
$ 2,400
964,122
8, 61871
6, 31226
6, 41706
31628
1,876,032
$ 243780, 985
2015
$ 23400
765514
5, ,324
8, ,363
7,1571158
1273
1, 1036
$ 24,492,068
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in the market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an
investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater is the sensitivity of its fair value
to changes in market interest rates. Information about the sensitivity of the fair values of the District's
investments to market interest rate fluctuations is provided by the following table that shows the District's
investments by maturity for 2015 and 2014:
Investment and Deposits Maturity
LAIF
3
months
or
less
PCTIP
3
months
or
less
UPTIF
3
months
or
less
Fidelity
Money Market Government Portfolio 57
3
months
or
less
Dreyfus
Treasury Securities
3
months
or
less
Federal
Farm Credit Banks
03/02/2021
DISCLOSURES RELATING TO CREDIT RISK
Generally, credit risk is the risk that an issuer of an investment will not fulfill its obligation to the holder of
the investment. This is measured by the assignment of a rating by a nationally recognized statistical rating
organization. LAIF, PCTIF and UPTIF do not have a rating provided by a nationally recognized statistical
rating organization. Federal Farm Credit Banks is rated AA+ by S&P and Aaa by Moody's. The Dreyfus
Treasury Securities is rated Aaa-mf by Moody's and AAAm by S&P. The Fidelity Money Market is rated
AAA-mf by Moody's and AAAm by S&P.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 —CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
CUSTODIAL CREDIT RISK
Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that, in the event of the failure of a depository financial institution,
a government will not be able to recover its deposits or will not be able to recover collateral securities that
are in the possession of an outside party. The District's investment policy does not contain legal or policy
requirements that would limit the exposure to custodial credit risk for deposits. However, the California
Government Code requires that a financial institution secure deposits made by state or local governmental
units by pledging securities in an undivided collateral pool held by a depository regulated under state law
(unless waived by the government unit). The market value of pledged securities in the collateral pool must
equal at least 110% of the total amount deposited by the public agencies.
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 all deposits were fully insured or collateralized.
The custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty (e.g.,
broker/dealer) to a transaction, a government will not be able to recover the value of its investment or
collateral securities that are in the possession of another party. The California Government Code and the
District's investment policy do not contain legal or policy requirements that would limit the exposure to
custodial credit risk for investments. With respect to investments, custodial credit risk generally applies
only to direct investments in marketable securities. Custodial credit risk does not apply to a local
government's indirect investment in securities through the use of mutual funds or governmental investment
pools (such as LAIF).
DEPOSIT IN STATE INVESTMENT POOL
The District is a voluntary participant in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). This investment fund
has an equity interest in the State of California's (State's) Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA)I PMIA
funds are on deposit with the State's Centralized Treasury System and are managed in compliance with
the California Government Code according to a statement of investment policy which sets forth permitted
investment vehicles, liquidity parameters, and maximum maturity of investments. The fair value of the
District's investment in this pool is reported in the accompanying financial statements at amounts based
upon the District's pro-rata share of the fair value provided by the LAIF for the entire LAIF portfolio (in
relation to the amortized cost of the portfolio). The balance available for withdrawal is based on the
accounting records maintained by the LAIF, which are recorded on an amortized cost basis.
DEPOSIT IN PLACER COUNTY TREASURER INVESTMENT POOL
The District is a voluntary participant in the Placer County Investment Portfolio (PCTIP). The District is
eligible to participate in PCTIP because a portion of the District's service area is in Placer County.
Investments are on deposit with the Placer County Treasurer and are managed in compliance with the
California Government Code according to a statement of investment policy which sets forth permitted
investment vehicles, liquidity parameters, and maximum maturity of investments. The fair value of the
District's investment in this pool is reported in the accompanying financial statements at amounts based
upon the District's pro -rats share of the fair value provided by Placer County Treasurer for the entire PCTIP
in relation to the amortized cost of the portfolio). The balance available for withdrawal is based on the
accounting records maintained by the Placer County Treasurer, which are recorded on an amortized cost
basis.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 2 —CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS (Continued)
DEPOSIT IN UTAH PUBLIC TREASURERS' INVESTMENT FUND
The District is a voluntary participant in the Utah Public Treasurers' Investment Fund (UPTIF). The District
is eligible to participate in UPTIF through its membership with Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems
(UAMPS). Investments are on deposit with State of Utah public treasury and investments are restricted to
those authorized by the Utah Money Management Act and rules of the Money Management Council of
Utah. The fair value of the District's investments in this pool is reported in the accompanying financial
statements at amounts based upon the District's pro -rats share of the fair value provided by UPTIF through
UAMPS Member Retention Fund,
NOTE 3 —CAPITAL ASSETS
Capital assets consist of the following at December 31, 2016 and 2015:
Electric distribution facilities
Water distribution facilities
General plant
Less: Accumulated depreciation
Construction work in progress
Totals
January 1,
December 31,
2016 Additions Reductions 2016
$ 541721,615
107,005,578
$ 4,391,867
21023,496
13, 887, 881 11332,733
175,615,074 71748,096
(58,042,448) (61485,285)
41844,042 71686,181
$ 122,416,668 $ 81948,992
$ (767,792)
(168,249)
(158,336)
(13094,377)
11154,994
(71823,947)
$ (7,763,330)
$ 5893453690
108, 860, 825
15, 062, 278
182,268,793
(63,372,739)
4,706,276
123,602,331
$ 122,416,668 $ 81948,992
$ (767,792)
(168,249)
(158,336)
(13094,377)
11154,994
(71823,947)
$ (7,763,330)
$ 5893453690
108, 860, 825
15, 062, 278
182,268,793
(63,372,739)
4,706,276
123,602,331
January 1,
December 31,
2015
Additions
Reductions
2015
Electric distribution facilities
$ 51,524,863
$ 31777,881
$ (581,129)
$ 54,721,615
Water distribution facilities
103,049,122
51653,380
(1,6961924)
107,005,578
General plant
12,816,635
11314,555
(243,308)
13,887,881
167,390,620
10,745,816
(2,5211362)
17536159074
Less: Accumulated depreciation
(54,475,747)
(61204,361)
21637,661
(589042,448)
Construction work in progress
634073589
9/1883877
(10,7525425)
4,844,042
Totals
$ 1191322,462
$ 13,730,332
$ (10,636,125)
$ 1223416,668
As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the plant in service included land and land rights of $3,318,346 and
$2,622,946 respectively which are not being depreciated.
A portion of the plant has been contributed to the District. When replacement is needed, the District replaces
the contributed plant with District -financed plant.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 4 —TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
In 1999, the District initiated a project to expand their basic service offerings to include Internet access,
cable television and voice delivered over fiber optic networks (the broadband project). The District
completed the broadband design project and obtained the necessary regulatory approvals and franchises
needed to construct and launch the broadband project. A local cable television service provider filed an
objection in September 2004 with the Nevada County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), the
entity responsible for providing regulatory approval for the broadband project. After denying the cable
television provider's request for a reconsideration of their approval of the District's project, the cable
television provider filed a lawsuit against LAFCO. The District was not named in the lawsuit. A ruling on the
lawsuit was received in January 2006. LAFCO prevailed on all portions of the cable television provider's
claim. The cable television provider filed an appeal; however, in June of 2007, the Court ruled in favor of
LAFCO, upholding the initial ruling.
Since 2009, the District has been exploring options to sell or lease the existing infrastructure to provide a
return on investment in the project. Expenses incurred by the District to date on the broadband project total
$2,834,079, of which $496,990 was expensed in 2014 for legal fees and preliminary feasibility studies. In
2016 and 2015 there were no material expenditures for this project. The District is however investigating a
Memorandum of Understanding with Plumas Sierra Telecommunications to potentially offer services
utilizing these four fibers from Reno to Sacramento in future years.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 5 —LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31, 2016:
Pension Obligation Bonds
Electric, 5%
due semi-annually
refinanced in 2016
Pension Obligation Bonds
Electric, 2.47%
due semi-annually
State RewlHng Fund Loan —
Water, 2.34%, due semi-annually
beginning in 2006 to 2026
Certificates of Participation —
Water, 4,00% to 5.00%,
due serially to 2021
refinanced in 2016
Certificates of Participation —
Water, 1.54%
due serially to 2021
Certificates of Participation —
Water, 2.00% to 4.00%,
due serially to 2035 (net
premiums of $502,077)
Department of Water Resources,
3.18%, due semiannually to
2021, secured by real
and personal property.
Installment loans, 5.4% to 6,23%,
various payment terms and
due dates, secured by
equipment.
Totals
January 1, December 31, Due within
2016 Additions Reductions 2016 one year
$ 51584,000 $ $ (5,584,000) $
5,589,000 (440,000) 5,149,000
7,417,358 - (630,956) 6,786,402
3,765,000 - (3,765,000) -
3,266,000 - 3,266,000
14,544,095 - (547,018) 13,997,077
1,535,448 - (259,705) 1,275,743
809,000
6455807
632,000
5351000
2683092
673,789
(299,242)
374,548
316,144
$ 33,519,690
$ 8,855,000 $ (11,525,921)
$ 30,848,770 $
3,206,043
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 5 —LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)
Long-term debt consisted of the following at December 31, 2015:
Pension Obligation Bonds
Electric, 5%
due semi-annually
State Revolting Fund Loan —
Water, 2340n, due semi-annually
beginning in 2006 to 2026.
Cerliflc ates of Participation —
Water, 4.00 % to 5.00%,
due serially to 2021
A portion was refunded in 2015
Certificates of Participation —
Water, 200% to 4.00%,
due serially to 2035 (net
premiums of5529,09J)
Department of W ater Resources,
3.18%, due semiannually to
2021, secured by real
and personal property.
Installment loans, 5.4% to 6230%,
various payment terms and
due dates, secured by
equipment.
Totals
January 1,
2015
$ 6,177,000
8,033,804
20,427,202
1,787,132
December3l, Due within
Additions Reductions 2015 one year
$ - $ (593,000) S 5,584,000
- (616,446) 7,417,358
- (16,662,202) 3,765,000
15,120,352 (576,257) 14,544,095
- (251,685) 1,535,448
S
656,000
630, 956
5707000
5203000
259,705
957,385
-
(283,596)
673,789
299,259
5 37,382,523
`� 15,120,352 $ (18,983,186)
3 33,519,690 S
2,935,920
During April 2004, the District obtained financing in the form of a State Revolving Fund Loan, the proceeds
of which were utilized in the replacement of the Donner Lake water system. The District submitted
expenditures to the State for reimbursement of $12,732,965, The semi-annual principal and interest
payments are $400,426 and commenced in 2006, The District is also required to fund a reserve account
by making semi-annual reserve payments in the amount of $40,043 for a 10-year period. In 2004, the
remaining balance of $12,227,122 was used to pay off the temporary lines of credit obtained in 2001 and
2002 to fund the Donner Lake project. (See note 8).
On October 12, 2006, Truckee Donner Public Utility District Financing Corporation issued $26,570,000 of
Certificates of Participation to refund 100% of the outstanding balance of Certificates issued in 1996,
complete the funding of the Donner Lake Assessment District water system, and fund water system capital
improvements. The refunding portion of the 2006 COP's, totaling $8,465,000, has an average interest rate
of 4.10%. The refunded 1996 COP's had an average interest rate of 5.41 %. The net proceeds of
$7,500,557 (after payment of $63,733 in underwriting fees, insurance and other issuance costs) plus an
additional $1,315,194 of reserve fund monies were used to prepay the outstanding debt service
requirements on the 1996 COP's. The terms of the Certificates call for payments to be made only from the
net revenues of the Water Division and the debt is secured by this revenue. These revenues are required
to be at least equal to 125% of the debt service for each year.
In 2015, a portion of the 2006 COP was refunded. Since a portion of the 2006 COP was used for advance
refunding of previous COP, that portion could not be advance refunded. The new 2015 refunding did not
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2016 and 2015
NOTE 5 —LONG-TERM DEBT (Continued)
require a reserve fund. The reserve fund was liquidated and applied towards reducing the debt principal.
The estimated net present value savings are $1,600,000 or 10% over the remaining life of issuance.
In 20161 the remaining portion of the 2006 COP was refunded. The estimated net present value savings is
$222,000 or 5.8% over the remaining life of issuance.
Under the Safe Drinking Water Bond Law of 1986, the Department of Water Resources provided a
$5,000,000 loan to the District in 1993. The loan was to finance capital improvements to the public water
supply and to reduce water quality hazards. The terms of the loan call for payments to be made only from
the net revenues of the Water Division, which are required to be sufficient to pay the debt service for each
year.
In June 2011, the District refunded (refinanced) an existing $7.8 million pension side fund obligation for its
participation in CalPERS. Prior to 2011, the annual side fund payments were expensed and described in
the Notes to Financial Statements. The pension side fund liability was amortized through June 2022 with a
7.75% rate. This liability was not required to be reported on the District's Statement of Net Position, but the
future pension expense was included in budget and rate calculations. The new refunding rate of 5% reduced
the District's annual pension costs by almost $100,000 through 2022. In 2016, the District refunded the
pension side fund again earning the District annual savings of $30,000 or $164,000 in total.
As a normal part of its operations, the District finances the acquisition of certain assets through the use of
installment loans. These loans have been used to finance the purchase of vehicles, equipment, and certain
water system improvements. There were no additional installment loans in 2016 or in 2015.
Scheduled payments on debt are:
Principal Interest Total
2017 $ 3, 206, 043 $ 8841765 $ 41090, 808
2018 310061314 7971286 31803,600
2019 311171221 7241222 31841,443
2020 312281784 648,447 31877,231
2021 3,179, 833 5712195 317512028
2022-2026 7,363,498 11959,576 9, 323, 074
2027-2031 4,110, 000 1,0501625 5,160, 625
2032-2036 31135,000 270,175 314051175
$ 301346,693 $ 61906,291 $ 37,252,984
Plus: Unamortized premiums 5021077
$ 30,848,770
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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