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Mike Maggard, Chair
Irma Carson
Harold Hanson
Staff: John W. Stinson
MEETING NOTICE
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
of the City Council - City of Bakersfield
Monday, November 6, 2006- 10:00 a.m.
City Manager's Conference Room, Suite 201
Second Floor- City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA
AGENDA
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADOPT OCTOBER 2, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding WiFi (wireless Internet
service) - Stinson/Trammell
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Staff report and Committee recommendation on the Independent Auditor's
Report on Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Years Ended
June 30, 2005 and 2004 - Rojas/Lorenzi
B. Staff report and Committee recommendation on the Independent Auditor's
Report of Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention Center and The Bakersfield
Ice Sports Center for fiscal year ending June 30, 2006 - Smith
6~ COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
B A K E R S F I E L D
~ Mike Maggard, Chair /~-
John Stinson, Assistant City Manager Irma Carson /
For: Alan Tandy, City Manager Harold Hanson
AGENDA SUMMARy REPORT
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 2, 2006 - 10:00 a.m.
City Manager's Conference Room - Suite 201
City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfieldl CA
1. . ROLL CALL
The meeting was Called to Order at 10:10 a.m.
Present: Councilmembers Mike Maggard, Chair; Irma Carson and Harold Hanson
2. ADOPT AUGUST 28, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT
Adopted as submitted.
3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS
4. DEFERRED BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding WiFi (wireless
.Internet service)
Assistant City Manager John Stinson stated the representatives from MetroFi
notified the City on Friday they were not going to be available to attend today's.
meeting due to scheduling. 'Staff recommended this item be deferred to the
next meeting.
Committee Chair Mike Maggard asked staff to let MetroFi know their
attendance is necessary if they want to proceed with their proposal for an
agreement with the City to supply WiFi Intemet. Staff will notify MetroFi in
writing and give considerable notice of the next meeting.
DeVictor King Mason, KCPA-TV, spoke in support of the WiFi propoSal before
the Committee to supply free Internet service and requested the Committee not
to let pornography issues, which you have with all Internet providers, hold up
getting free Internet service for City residents.
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Page 2
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 2, 2006 r-.~.~ ~ ~, ,=,,=~=
~Marvin Dean spoke in support of the proposal before the Committee and about
the need for free Internet service in Iow-income areas. A' program is being
promoted through the schools to provide free computers to Iow-income families
and free Intemet is vital for the success of this program.
Committee Member Irma Carson spoke about the need for a hearing to allow
for public input if the Committee moves forward on the WiFi proposal.
Committee Member Harold Hanson made a motion to reserve a slot for a
hearing at the December City Council meeting and to continue this item t° the
next Committee meeting on November 6th. The Committee unanimously
approved the motion.
B. Discussion and Committee recommendation regarding PG&E SmartMeter
Project use of City light poles
Public Works Director Raul Rojas provided an overview of the' request from
PG&E regarding their SmartMeter ProJect to place data collection transmission
units on City streetlight poles to transmit data from natural gas meters to PG&E.
Over the next couple of years, this technology will replace traditional meter
readers. The original request was for 30 streetlight pole locations; however,
PG&E has found locations on their own electric poles and properties for all but
four of the data collection transmission units. PG&E's request is for one
location in Ward Six, one. location in Ward Three, and two locations in Ward
Four. Staff recommended entering into a contract with PG&E for use of the
City's streetlight poles at an annual charge of $36 per pole.
Southern California Gas Company services about half of the City's residents
with natural gas, so in the near future the City may.get a similar request for use
of streetlight poles from Southern California .Gas Company.
Scott Loveless, Pacific Gas and Electric Company Project Manager, explained
their project. Besides the data collection transmission program to read gas
meters, PG&E will also be using similar technology to read electric meters, but
will be using their own electric lines and poles for transmitting data from electric
meters. PG&E has a licensed frequency for the SmartMeter ProJect, which will
not interfere with other transmission signals, such as cell phones.
City Manager Alan Tandy explained to move this forward a contract should be
prepared to establish the fee, indemnify, the City, and allow for some flexibility
when the City grows to add the use of streetlight poles as needed.
Committee Member Harold Hanson made a motion the Committee recommend
to the Council that the City enter into a contract with PG&E as outlined by staff.
The Committee unanimously approved the motion. Staff will forward the
Committee's recommendation and the contract to the City Council.
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Page 3
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 2, 2006 ~~FT
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and Committe® recommendation regarding Business
Licensing for Real Estate Firms
Finance Director Nelson Smith gave 'an overview. As a routine review of
various groups or individuals that may be conducting business in the City
without a business tax certificate, approximately 120 letters were sent out in
late August informing real estate brokers that anyone conducting business
'within the City must possess a business tax certificate (business license).
Councilmember Harold Hanson having been contacted by realtors, requested
staff to provide an explanatory memorandum and referred the issue to the
Budget and Finance Committee.
Finance staff was invited by the Bakersfield Association of Realtors to attend a
meeting held on September 13th. Finance Director Nelson Smith and City
Treasurer Cheryl Perkins attended. From the questions, it became apparent
there were different interpretations in the real estate community on how the
code applied to real estate agents and brokers, and some felt realtors were
being singled out. Some agents and brokers were under the impression they
were working on the real estate firm's business license and some real estate
businesses(brokers) were paying on all gross receipts (commissions) instead
of the agents and brokers working there each paying on their own gross
receipts.
The cost for a Business Tax Certificate (business license) is $30 ($25 plus a $5
processing fee) with a percentage charged on gross receipts above $38,462.
Finance Director Nelson Smith explained anyone doing business in Bakersfield
Should be paying an annual tax based on their gross receipts in order to obtain
an annual business tax certificate (business license). Evidence of "conducting
business" would be the receipt of an IRS Form 1099 instead of a W-2 form, and
being required to file a business tax return, such as an IRS Schedule "C"
(Income or Loss from Business).'
After the meeting with the Association of Realtors and learning of the confusing
interpretations of the Municipal Code, staff recommended the following plan of
action to avoid trying to sort out who paid for what for those agencies that have
already paid their business tax: ·
· Finance staff will continue to work with the Association of Realtors to
educate their members about the business tax process.
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Page 4
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, October 2, 2006 ~AFT
· Effective July 1, 2007, each broker and agent will be required to obtain their
own Business Tax CertifiCate and pay their own taxes on an annual basis as
required by the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
· This process will be enforced by City staff effective with the July 1, 2007
business tax cycle, and each broker and agent will be required to pay the
appropriate tax on or before July 31, 2007 to' avoid incurring Penalties or
interest for the new tax year.
· For those who comply, the City will not require payment of back taxes and
penalties or interest for pdor years.
· For those with a broker's license who are retired or not currently selling and
will have no receipts for the year, a form will be available certifying they are
not doing business in Bakersfield.
Don Cohen, President of~ the Bakersfield Association of Realtors, thanked
Finance staff for coming to their meeting and working toward a solution with no
back penalties as many in the real estate community were not aware of this
ordinance. He expressed this is an educational issue and the Association of
Realtors are willing to work with the City, but as some brokers felt realtors were
being singled out, he wanted to be able to ensure their members that the
Municipal Code is implemented the same way for all types of businesses for
which this section applies.
A discussion followed and other realtors made comments and asked questions
of the staff.
City Attorney Ginny Gennaro provided an opinion that staff is following the
Municipal Code as it is written and unless the Committee wants to recommend
changes to the ordinance, no formal action is required.
Committee Member Harold Hanson expressed concerns with staff, spending
time 'collecting $30 and burdening small independent agents with this tax. If
there were a legal way other than changing the Municipal Code, he would have
preferred to have only businesses pay the tax.
Committee Chair Mike Maggard indicated he did not like this tax on small
individual real estate agents but as it would affect all business licenses, he did
not want to recommend changing the Municipal Code.
Committee Member Carson agreed with the Committee Chair, but expressed
she understands the reality if you are self-employed doing business in the City,
a business license is required. She spoke in favor of staff moving forward with
an educational effort.
Committee Chair Mike Maggard thanked the realtors for attending' the Budget
and Finance Committee meeting. The Committee took no further action.
AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Page 5
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
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6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Attendance: Staff: City Manager Alan Tandy; Assistant City Manager John W. Stinson; City
Attorney Ginny Gennaro; Finance Director Nelson Smith; Deputy City Attorney Robed Sherry;
Public Works Director Raul Rojas; Assistant City Attorney Janice Scanlan; City Treasurer Cheryl
Perkins; Public Works Operations Manager Brad Underwood; General Services Superintendent
Steve Hollingsworth; and IT Director Bob Trammell
Others: Ray Karpe, Karpe Real Estate Center; Linda Vernon, CEO, Bakersfield Board of
Realtors; Don Cohen, President, Bakersfield Board of Realtors; Jeanne Radsick, Bakersfield
Board of Realtors; Scott Loveless, Pacific Gas and Electric; DeVictor King Mason, KCPA-TV;
Marvin Dean; David Burger, reporter, The Bakersfield Californian; and John Philips, KBAK
TV-29
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BAKERSFIELD
Alan Tandy · City Manager
October 9, 2006
Ben Zifrony ~
MetroFi
516 Clyde Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
Dear Mr. Zifrony:
I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the next meeting of the City of
Bakersfield's Budget and Finance Committee to discuss your proposal to provide
WiFi service in our city. The members of the Committee feel it is extremely
important that a representative of your company be present in order for them to
consider your proposal any. further.
The meeting will be held on November 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the City
Manager's Office at 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Second FlOor.
Additionally, a tentative date of December 13, 2006 has been set for a Public
Headng to allow you to present your proposal for consideration to the entire City
Council and the Public. This headng would be held dudng our regular City
Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 1501 Truxtun
Avenue, 'First Floor.' ~
Sincerely,
,John W: Stinson
Assistant City Manager
City of Bakersfield · City Manager's Office · 1 $01 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, California · 93301
(661) 326-3751 · Fax (661) 324-1850
· ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 19, 2006 I AGENDA SE.C. ,TION: Consent Calendar
ITEM: ~ ~ ~.~.
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council . , .APPROVED
FROM: Raul M. Rojas, Public Works Director DEPARTMENT HEAD.//.~-
DATE: June 14, 2006 CITY ATTORNEY
' CITY MANAGER ~ /
SUBJECT: Acceptance of 2004-05 Transportation Development Act Funds Financial Stateme~hts.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends referral to Budget and Finance Committee.
BACKGROUND: In compliance with the Kern Council of Governments Rules and Regulations, the
California Public Utilities Code Section 99245, and the California Code of Regulations section 6664, the
attached financial statements for the Transportation Development Act Funds were prepared for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 2005.
The financial statement summarizes fiscal activity for the Bikeway and Pedestrian Fund, and the Public
Transit Fund.
The accuracy and the fairness of the presentation is the responsibility of the City. The audit firm of
Macias, Gini & Company has issued an unqualified opinion.
No other reports were issued by the accounting firm in regards to the above audit report.
June 14, 2006, 1:54PM
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cITy OF BAKERSFIELD
Transportation Development Act Funds
Independent Auditor's Reports,
Fund Financial Statements and Supplementary Information
For the ~:iscal Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
MAClAS GINI ~ COMPANY,,.
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ~, MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Transportation Development Act Funds
For the Fiscal Years'Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page(s)
Independent Auditor's Report ................................................................................................................ 1-2
Fund Financial Statements:
Balance Sheets - Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund ............................................................ 3
Balance Sheets - Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund .................................................................... 4
Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance (Deficit) -
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund ...................................................................................... 5
Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance-
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund .............................................................................................. 6
Notes to the Fund Financial Statements ................................................................................... : .............. 7-9
SuPplementary Information:
Budgetary Comparison Schedule - Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund .............................. 10
Budgetary Comparison Schedule ~ Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund ...................................... 11
Note to Supplementary Information ......................................................................................................... 12
Other Report: ....
h~dependent Auditor's Report on Internal Control Over Financial
Repolaing and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit
of Financial Statements Perforn~ed in Accordance with Government
,. A~tditing Standards and the Transportation Development Act .......................................................... 13-14
MACIAS GINI ~ CompaNy.,,,
515 S. FIgueroa Street, Ste. 325
Los Angeles. California 9007~
213.286.6400 PHONE
213.286.6426 FAX
To the Board of Directors
Kern Council of Govermnents
Bakersfield, California
To the City Council
City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue
Fund and the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund of the City of Bakersfield, California (City), as of
and for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, as listed in the table of contents. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the City's management. Our responsibility is to express opinions on
these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits 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 Compn:911er 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 consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for
designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing
an opinion on the effectiveness of the City's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we
express no such opinion. An audit also includes 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, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
~ presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
As discussed in Note 1, the financial statements present only the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special
Revenue Fund and the _Arntrak Operations Special Revenue Fund of the City and are not intended to
present fairly the financial position of the City and changes in its financial position in conforn-fity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the
[ financial position of the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund 'and the Amtrak Operations
Special Revenue Fund of the City as of June 30, 2005 and 2004, and the respective changes in financial
I position thereof for the fiscal years then ended in confonrdty with accounting principles generally
' accepted in the United States of Ad~uerica.
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WWW,rnacJa~;~jnj.~-nm CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ~ MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated January 30,
2006 on our consideration of the City's internal control over financial reporting as it relates to the
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund and on
our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and ~ant agreements
and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control
over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing, and not to provide an opinion on
the internal control over fina.ncial reporting or on compliance. That report is an inte~al part of an audit
performed in accordance with Government Audi(ing Standards and should be considered in assessing the
results of our audit.
Our audit was made for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements of the Bikeway and
Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund taken as a whole.
The supplementary information as listed in the table of contents is presemed for pUrposes of additional
analysis and is not a required part of the financial statements of the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special
Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund. Such information has been subjected
to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the fund financial statements and, in our opinion, is
fairly stated in all matehal respects in relation to the fund financial statements taken as whole.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
January 30, 2006
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund
Balance Sheets
June 30, 2005 and 2004
2005 2004
ASSETS
Current assets:
Due. from other governments $ 50,813 28,167
Total assets $ 50,813 $ 28,167
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Due to City's General fund $ 50,813 31,795
Total current liabilities 50,813 31,795
Fund balance (deficit) (Note 4) - (3,628)
Total liabilities and fund balance (deficit) $ 50,813 $ 28,167
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund
Balance Sheets
June 30, 2005 and 2004
2005 2004
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and investments (Note 2) $ 141,922 $ 153,665
Accrued interest receivable 1,586 904
Total assets $ 143,508 $ 154,569
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:'
Accounts payable $ 18,305 $ 13,341
Defen'ed revenue (Note 3) 125,203 141,228
t Total liabilities . $ 143,508 $ 154,569
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund
Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance (Deficit)
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
2005 2004
REVENUES
Local transportation fund $ 50,813 $ 28,167
EXPENDITURES
Bikeway and pedestrian 47,185 31,795
Change in fund balance 3,628 (3,628)
Fund balance (deficit), beginning (3,628)
Fund balance (deficit), ending $ $ (3,628)
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund
Statements of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
2005 2004
REVENUES
Local transportation fund $ 209,856 $ 196,371
h~terest and other 5,263 1,769
TOtal revenues . . - 215,119 198,140
EXPENDITURES
Public transit 215,119 198,140
Change in fund balance _
Fund balance, beginning .
Fund balance, ending $ $ _
The notes to the financial statements are an integral part of these statements.
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Transportation Development Act Funds
Notes to the Fund Financial Statements
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
NOTE 1 - SUMiVIARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING pOLICIES
The financial statements of the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak
Operations Special Revenue Fund (collectively the Transportation Development Act (TDA) Funds) of the
City of Bakersfield (City) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of AmeriCa as applied to governmental units. The Governmental
Accounting Standards Board (GASB) is the accepted standard-setting body for establishing governmental
accounting and financial reporting principles. The more significant of the City's accounting policies are
described below.
Reporting Entity
The TDA provides funding of public transportation through regional planning and progranuning agencies.
Funds are allocated to the City through the' county transportation planning agency, Kern Council of
Govermnents (KCOG). The TDA Funds account for the City's share of the TDA allocations, which are
legally restricted for specific purposes as detailed in applicable sections of the Public Utilities' Code. The
TDA Funds 'of the City are the Streets and Roads Special Revenue Fund (no activity in recent years),
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund and the. Bikeway and Pedestrian Special. Revenue Fund, and
are included in the basic financial statements of the City. The TDA Funds are presented combined as a
nom~ajor governmental fund (State (TDA) Transportation Special Revenue Fund in the City's basic
financial statements.
The accompanying financial statements present only the TDA Funds of the City and are not intended to
present fairlY the financial position and changes in financial position of the City in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of.tunerica.
Fund Accountine
The accounts of the City are organized on the basis of funds, each of which is considered a separate
accounting entity. The operations of each fund is accounted for with a separate set of self-balancing
accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, fund equity, revenues, and expenditures. Government
resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purposes for which they
are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled.
The Bikeway and Pedestrian Fund and the Amtrak Operations Fund are governmental funds specifically
categorized as a special revenue funds. Special revenue funds are used to account for the proceeds of
specific revenue sources that are legally restricted to expenditures for specified purposes.
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accountino~
The Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operati'ons Special Revenue Fund are
reported using the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of
accounting. Under this method, revenues are recognized when measurable and available. Local
Transportation Fund revenue is recognized when all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Transportation Development Act Funds
Notes to the Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued)
Measurement Focus and Basis of Accounting (Continued)
have been met. Revenues are accrued when their receipt occurs within sixty days after the accounting
period so as to be both measurable and available. Expenditures are generally recorded when a liability is
incurred, as under accrual accounting. Revenues that are susceptible to accrual include local
transportation fund allocations and interest income.
When both restricted and mtrestricted resources are available for u.se, it is the City's policy to use
restricted resources first, and then unrestricted resources as they are needed.
Deferred Revenue
TheAmtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund reports deferred revenue on their balance sheet. Deferred
revenue for this fund arises when potential revenue does not meet both the "measurable" and "available"
criteria for reco~fition in the current period or when funds have been received prior to eligibility
requirements being met. In subsequent periods, when both revenue recognition criteria are met, or when
the City has a legal claim to the resources, the liability for deferred revenue is removed from the balance
sheet and revenue is recobonized.
Interfund Transactions
The City's General Fund allocates payroll and payroll related expenditures incun'ed to the Bikeway and
Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations, Special Revenue Fund. Amounts allocated
to the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund for fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were
550,813 and $31,795, respectively. Amounts allocated to the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund
for fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were $21,684 and $11,358, respectively. In addition,
'premiums paid for various risk management programs to the Self Insurance Internal Service Fund by the
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 were
$11,345 and $11,354, respectively.
Risk Management
The City administers vai'ious risk management pro.~ams, some of which relate to the Bikeway and
Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund. The Finance
Department transfers funds from the Amtrak Operations Fund to the Self Insurance Fund for the purchase
of proPerty insurance for the Amtrak Station per direction from the City's Risk Manager. The City's risk
management programs are reported in the governmental activities and internal service funds in the City's
basic financial statements.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Transportation Development Act Funds
Notes to the Fund Financial Statements (Continued)
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
NOTE 2 - CASH AND INVESTMENTS
Cash balances of the TDA funds are pooled with those of other funds of the City. Investment income
resulting from this pooling is allocated among the funds based upon each respective fund's average cash
balance in relation to the aggregate investment balance.
Cash and investments for the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations
Special Revenue Fund include a fair value adjustment for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
of $0 and $0, and $419 and $1,495, respectively..Further information regarding the City's cash and
investment pool may be found in the City's basic financial statements.
NOTE 3 - DEFERRED REVENUE
The Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and State Transit Assistance Fund (STA) are administered by the
Kern Council of Governments, which allocates funds to the City to fund its TDA operations. The TDA
requires that any funds not used may be returned to their source. LTF and STA allocations are considered
earned ;;,hen they are properly spent for eligible projects. Allocations received but not earned are
recorded as deferred revenue.
Changes in the deferred revenue account for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 are
surmnarized as follow.s:
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund 2005 2004
Deferred revenue, July 1 $ 141,228 $ 64,902
'"' TDA Allocations received 193,831 272,697
TDA Allocations earned (209,856) (196,371)
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Deferred revenue, June 30 $ 125,203 $ 141,228
NOTE 4 - DEFICIT FUND BALANCE
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund
For fiscal year ended June 30, 2004, the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund reported a deficit
fund balance due to the fact that it spent in excess .of the TDA revenues allocated related to the Bike
Lanes Paladino Extension. The excess was funded by borrowing funds from the City's General Fund.
The deficit was eliminated during the year ended June 30, 2005.
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sUPPLEMENTARY 'INFORMATION
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund
Budgetary Comparison Schedule
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005
Variance
Original Final Positive
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Localtransportation fund $ 235,605 $ 235,605 $ 50,813 $ (184,792)
EXPENDITURES
Bikeway and pedestrian 235,605 235,605 47,185 · 188,420
Change in fund balance $ $ 3,628 $ 3,628
Fund deficit, begi~ming (3,628)
Fund balance, ending $
See note to supplementary information.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund
Budgetary Comparison Schedule
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2005
Variance
Original Final Positive
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)
REVENUES
Localtransportationfund $ 344,976 $344,976 $ 209,856 $ (135,120)
Interest income 3,000 3,000 5,263 2,263
Total revenues 347,976 347,976 215,119 (132,857)
EXPENDITURES
Public transit 347,976 347,976 215,119 132,857
Change in fund balance $ - $ · $
Fund balance, begi~ming
Fund balance, ending $
See note to supplementary information.
CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
Transportation Development Act Funds
Note to Supplementary Information
For the Fiscal Years Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
NOTE 1 - BUDGETARY INFORMATION
Ammal budgets are adopted on a basis consistent with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America for the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak
Operations SPecial Revenue Fund. The City Manager is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts
between depamnents within any fund and approve reductions of budgeted amounts. Since expenditures
may not exceed budgeted appropriations at the fund level, any decisions that alter the total appropriations
of any fund are to be approved by City Council. Projects budgeted within the fiscal year but not yet
completed can be reappropriated the following fiscal year with City Manager approval. Ail other
unencumbered appropriations lapse at year-end. Encumbered amounts are reappropriated in the ensuing
fiscal year budget.
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To the Board of Directors
Kern Council of Governments
Bakersfield, California
.To the. City Council
City of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, California
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ON COMPLIANCE AND OTHER
MATTERS BASED ON AN AUDIT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PERFORMNED
IN ACCORDANCE ~VITH GOVERNMENT AUDITING STANDARDS AND THE
TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the BikeWay and pedestrian Special Revenue
Fund and the gantrak Operations Special Revenue Fund of the City of Bakersfield, California (City), as of
and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005, and have issued our report thereon dated January 30, 2006,
which included an ...e..xplanatory paragraph describing that the. financial statements only present the
Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Amtrak Operations Special Revenue Fund. 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.
": '~ Internal Control Over Financial Rejgorting
In planrfing and perfom'fing our audit, we considered the internal control over the City's financial
reporting as it relates to tile Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue Fund and the Pantrak Operations
Special Revenue Fund in order to determine our auditing procedures for the purpose of expressing our
opinions on the financial statements and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial
I reporting. Our consideration of the internal control over financial reporting would not necessarily
disclose all matters in the internal control that might be material weaknesses. A material weaka~ess is a
I reportable condition in which the design or operation of one or more of the imernal control components
does not' reduce to a relatively 10w level the risk that misstatements caused by eh'or or fi'aud 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 perfornfing their assigned functions. We
noted no matters involving tile internal control over financial reporting and its operation that we consider
to be material weaknesses.
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Compliance and Other Matters
As part of obtaining reasonable assurance about whether the Bikeway and Pedestrian Special Revenue
Fund and the Amtrak Operations' Special Revenue Fund financial statemefits are free of material
misstatement, we performed tests of the City's compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations,
contracts and ~ant a~eements, noncompliance with which could have a direct and material effect on the
determination of financial statement amounts. Our audit was further made to determine that
Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds allocated to and received by the CitY were expended in
conformance with 'applicable statutes, rules and regulations of the TDA and the allocation instructions and
resolutions of:Kern Council of Governments as required by Section 6666 and 6667 of Title 21 of the
California Code of Re~o'ulations. However, providing an opilfion on compliance with those provisions was
not an objective of our audit and, accordingly, we do not express such an opirdon. The results of our tests
disclosed no instances of noncompliance or other matters that are required to be reported under
Government Auditing Standards and the Transportation Development Act.
This report is intended solely for the infom~ation and use of the Kern Council of Governments, City
management, City Council, and the State Controller's Office, and is not intended to be and should not be
used by anyone other than these specified parties.
Certified Public Accountants
Los Angeles, California
January 30, 2006 ...
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Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center &
The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Consolidated Financial Statements
Year Ended June 30, 2006
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.CONTENTS
Page(si
Independent Auditors' Report On The
Consolidated Financial Statements 1
Management's Discussion and Analysis
(Required Supplementary Information) 2 - 7
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated statement of net assets 8
Consolidated statement of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets 9
Consolidated statement of cash flows 10
Notes to consolidated Financial Statements 11 - 22.
Independent Auditors' Report on the
Supplementary Information '23
Supplementary Information
Consolidated schedule of operating expenses 24
Independent Auditors' Report On Compliance And On
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Based On
An Audit Of Financial Statements Performed In
Accordance With Government Auditing Standards 25
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Accountancy Corporation
Independent Auditors' Report
SMG
Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Bakersfield, Caiifomia
We have audited the consolidated statement of net assets of Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention
Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center as of June 30, 2006, and the related consolidated
statements of revenues, expenses and changes in net assets, and cash flows for the year then ended.
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the City of Bakersfield's facility
management company, SMG. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted Our audit in accordance with U.S. generally accepted auditing standards 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 inthe 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 consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of RabobankArena, Theater, Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice
Sports Center as of June 30, 2006, and the results of its operations and changes in net assets, and its
cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
5001 £. Commercenter Drive, Suite 350 100 Cross Street 1010 S. Broadway
P.O. Box 11171 Suite 103 Suite I
Bakerstield, CA 93389 San Luis Obtspo, CA 93401 Santa Maria, CA 95454
Phone: 661.631.1171 Phone: 805.541.2500 Phone: 805.349.7705
Fax: 661.631.0244 Fax: 805.541.4024 ~ax: 805.349.7702
The Required Supplementary Information, as listed in the foregoing table of contents, is not a required'
part of the basic financial statements, but is supplementary information required by the Governmental
Accounting Standards Board. The required supplementary information is the responsibility of the
City's facility management company, SMG. This required supplementary information has been
subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and, in our
opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects when considered in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole.
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued a report dated September 8,
2006 on our consideration of SMG's internal control over financial reporting and our assessment 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.
Bakersfield, California
September 8, 2006
JULY 2005 TO JUNE 2006
RABOBANK ARENA, THEATER, CONVENTION CENTER AND THE
BAKERSFIELD ICE SPORTS CENTER
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
This section of Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention Center and the Bakersfield Ice
Sports Center's annual financial report presents our discussion and analysis of the
complex's financial performance during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006. Please read
it in conjunction with the arena's financial statements, which follow this section.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
· The 2005'2006 hockey seaSon was the best year the Condors have had. They
played a total of seven playoff games, making this the furthest the team has gone
in franchise history. With the on-ice success, it helped increase Arena revenues
for the season by almost $87,000.
· The California State CIF Wrestling ToUrnament returned for the third of a three
year deal and proved that the first two year's success was no fluke aS they were in
our top five grossing events for the 05-06 fiscal year. The contract waS up and
was awarded to Rabobank Arena again for another three year nm in Bakersfield.
· The suCCessful Broadway in Bakersfield theater series brought to Rabobank
Theater by Jam Theatrical had a great first season here. The net profit from the
series was above $134,000. With the success of the first year, they have just
launched the second season.
· The Arena had nine concerts and the Convention Center had one in this fiscal year
for a combined net profit of over $377,000. In the 2006-2007 fiscal year we are
expecting to have more concerts in the Arena and also in the Convention Center
for an even greater success story.
OVERVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The annual report includes this management's discussion and analysis report, the
independent auditor's report and the baSic financial statements of the arena.
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REQUIRED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The basic financial statements include a Statement of Net Assets, a Statement of
Revenue, Expenses and Changes in Net Assets, and a Statement of Cash Flows.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF THE ARENA
Below is a summary of the Arena's Statements of Net Assets, Table A-l:
Table A-'I
Statements of Net Assets
June 30, , June 30, $ %
2005 2008 Change Change
ASSETS.
Cash $ 2,101,835 $ 2,136,428 $ 34,593
A/R Other 62,588 377.413 314.825 503%
A/R Trade 690.818. 478.780 (212.038) -31%
Prepaid Exparmes 65.596 3.853 (61.745) -95%
Equipment 65.269 96.265 9.997 12%
Accumuleted Depreciation- Equip (70~337) (83r194) (12~857) 19%
TOTAL A~SETS $ 2.938.771 $ 3.011~546 $ 72.?78 3%
UABILmE$ & NET ASSETS
A/P Other $ 33.338 $ 128.847 j $ 95.509 287%
A/P Trade 124.213 95.024 (29.189). -24%
Accrued Expanses 99.293 178.154 78.861 80%
Deferred Revenue 2.698.453 2.298.932 (399.521) -15%
Advance from Client 2.950.939 3.467.241 516.302 18%
TOTAL EABILmE$ 5~906~236 6~168~198 2.617962
NET ASSETS (2.967,465) (3,156,652) (189.i87)
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSET~ $ 2.938.'r/1 $ .3.011.546 $ 72.775 3%
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Upon first glance at the net assets for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006 an increase of
$72,775 versus the previous year is seen.
Typically, and this year was no exception, the level of cash is determined mostly by the
nUmber of events on-sale at any given time. Accounts receivable, other, which includes
receivables from both TicketMaster and Aramark, as well as the Theater Season Renewal
of season ticket holders, was up $314,825 which is, for the most part, a timing issue.
Accounts receivable, trade decreased by $212,038 overall and is due to the timing of
receipts paid to the Arena. $350,000 of accounts receivable, trade is made up of suite
billings for the 06-07 suite year, which were' technically due on the last. day of the fiscal
year. :Prepaid expenses show a big decrease in its account balance, this is caused by our
theater season that produced prepaid expenditures last year that have not bccurred this
year.
On the liability side of the Statement of Net Assets it is business as usual with the normal
timing fluctuations in the accounts payable, trade account. The increase in accounts
payable, other is made of up the incentive fee calculation for the management fee. With
the suCcessful year of both buildings, the incentive is much greater this year.
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Table A-2
8tstements of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Assets
Year ended June 30,
2005 2006 $ Chenlip % Chan~e
Revenue
Rent $1,197.339 $1,452,484 $ 255,145 22%
Reimburead Expenses 828,670 1,220,756 392,086 48%
Suits Revenue 926,425 1,066,084 137,659 15%
Food & Beverage Commlealon 442,997 644,166 201,169 46%
· Signsge Revenue 464,170 626,661 162,491 35%
Parking Revenue 154.895 197.062 42,167 28%
Ticket Rebate 126,287 232,493 106,206 84%
Novelty Commission 34,496 54,540 20,044 59%
Ice 8ports Center, general admissions 104,174 202,506 98,332 95%
Ice 8ports Cent. er, other revenue 522,533 500,487 -22~046 -5%
Total Revenue 4,803,986 6,!97,239 1,393,253 29%
Event Expenses
Event Labor 866,652 1,055,900 192,248 23%
Advertising Expense 147,600 297,676 150,078 102%
Direct Event Expenses 144r732 270r450 125~718 87%
· Total Event Expenses 17156,984 1,627,028 456~044 41%
Total G&A Expenses 4,195~252 4,755,842 573,590 14% ·
Interest Income 4.372 9,444 5~072 116%
Change In Net Assets $~S4S,878~ SI189,t87)' $ 355,89t -88%
Overall, revenue is up from the previous year. This is the third year for the Ice Sports
Center and they have been continually growing each year and have had a very positive
effect on the financials. The increase in the suite revenue is due to the higher rate on the
suite renewal, .unfortunately, this is the last series of renewals at the higher rates. This
was the first full year of income on the naming fights deal, which had the positive effect
on the signag~revenue. All ancillaries are up from the previous year due to the
significant increase in events. The direct event expenses were up due to the Theater
Season. The increase is reflected in the increase in the reimbursed expenses.
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The 2005/2006 fiscal year was a very successful year for both buildings. There was a
significant turn around in the bottom line between the two years. The $545,878 loss in
the 2004/2005 year was our second worst year to date, and the current year was our most
successful year to date in the history of the building.
Table A-3
change in Net Assets Actual to Budget
Year ended June 30, 2008
Overl(Under)
Actual Bud~let Budget. % of Budget
Revenue ' ;
Rent 1.452.464 1.286.268 166.216 113%
Reimbursed Expenses 1.220.756 759.570 461.186 161%
Suite Revenue 1.066.084 1.035.623 30.461 103%
Food & Beverage Commission 644.166 487.730 156.436 132%
$1gnage Revenue 626.661 560.244 66.417 112%
Perking Revenue 197.062 212.750 (15.688) 93%
Ticket Rebate 232.493 182.500 49.993 128%
Novelty Commission 54.540 27.500 26.940 198%
Ice 8ports Center. general admleaions 202.506 193.000 9.506 105%
Ice Spo~ Center. other revenue 500.467 629.450 (128,963) 80%
Total Revenue 67197.239 5r374.735 822.504 116%
Event Expenses
Event Labor 1.058.900 1.227.128 (168.228) 87%
Advertising Expense 297,678 39,000 258,678 754%
Direct Event Expenses 270,450 23.800 2467650 1137%
Total Event Expenses 1,627,028 · 1,28%628 3371100 127%
Total G&A Expenea~ 4,768~542 4~260~551 508~291 112%
Interest Income 9~444 500 8,844 1574%
Change in Net Aeam $ (189,187~ $ !175~,1441 $114~,043~ t08%
This year we were very close to meeting budget. The'only revenue accounts that missed
budget were parking and Ice Sports Center, other revenue. The revenue was up 27% for
the year for parking but was over estimated on the budget. Direct Event Expenses were
over budget due to the Theater Season.
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ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEARS BUDGET AND RATES
Several key factors affect next Year for the arena:
· We have added an additional primary tenant for the 06/07 year. The Bakersfield
Sam, an NBA D-League team, will play at least 24 home games in the Arena this
year with possible playoff games during post season.
· The City has provided the Arena with a $1.3 million ad ribbon. The addition of
the state of the art ribbon will have a positive effect on the elements available and
rates charged to the advertisers.
· The concert calendar is looking positive this year; we currently have 14 concerts
on the books in the first half of the 06/07 year.
· With an increase of about 10% in the number of events for the 06/07 year,
available dates are becoming hard to find for any new shows that are looking to
book the Arena between October and April.
· On September 13t~, 2006, a law was passed that will increase minimum wage
from $6.75 to $7.50 on January 1, 2007. This will have a great impact on direct
event labor because most of the jobs in that category are paid at minimum or close
to minimum wage. It will be possible to see an increase anywhere from $100,000
to $150,000, a portion of the increase may be able to be offset with increased
billable rates.
· As usual in this type of induStry, the Arena is always subject to the desire of
. events touring and the publics' taste in entertainment.
CONTACTING RABOBANK ARENA
This financial report is designed to providea general overview of the finances and
accountability of Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention Center and the Bakersfield Ice
Sports Center. If you have questions about this report contact Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center and the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center, 1001 Truxtun Avenue,
Bakersfield, California 93301, Attention Director of Finance.
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Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center &
The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Consolidated Statement of Net Assets
June 30, 2006
ASSE TS
Current Assets
Cash $ 2,136,428
Accounts receivable, trade 478,780
Accounts receivable, other 377,413
Prepaid expenses 3,853
2,996,474
Property and Equipment, at cost 98,266
Less aCcumulated depreciation (83,194)
15,072
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable, trade $ 95,024
Accounts payable, other 128,847
Accrued expenses 178,154
Deferred revenue 2,298,932
Advance from City of Bakersfield 3.467,241
6,168,198
Commitments
Net Assets
Invested ~in capital assets 15,072
Unrestricted (3,171,724)
(3,156,652)
$ 3,011,546
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center &
The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Consolidated Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net/lssets
For the Year Ended June 30, 2006
Net revenues:
Facilities rent $ 1,452,484
Event expense reimbursements 1,220,756
Suite and premium seats 1,066,084
Concession commission 644,166
Signage and advertising 626,661
.Parking 197,062
Ticketing fees 232,493
Merchandise 54,540
Ice Sports Center, general admissions 202,506
Ice Sports Center, other revenue 500,487
6.197.239
Direct event expenses:
Event labor 1,058,900
Event advertising 297,678
Other direct event expenses 270,450
1,627,028
Gross profit 4,570,211
Operating expenses 4.768.842
Operating loss (198,631)
Nonoperating income:
Interest income 9,444
Change in net assets (189,187)
Total net aSsets, beginning (2,967,465}
Total net aSsets, ending $ (3.156,652)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center. &
The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended June 30, 2006
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash received from customers $ 2,224,284
Cash received from contracts for services 3,522,867
Cash payments to suppliers for goods & services (3,194,155)
Cash payments to employees for services (3.034.152)
Net cash used in operating activities (481,156)
Cash flows from capital and related financing activities:
Acquisition of capital assets (9,997)
· Net increase in advances from the City of Bakersfield 516,302
Net cash provided by Capital and related
financing activities 506.305
Cash flows from investing activities:
Interest income 9,444
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 34,593
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning 2,101,835
Cash and cash equivalents, ending $ 2,136,428
See Notes to Financial Consolidated Statements.
Reconciliation of operating loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Operating loss $ (198,631)
Adjustments to reconcile operating loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation 12,857
Increase in accounts receivable (102,787)
DeCrease in prepaid expenses 61,745
Increase in accounts payable 66,320
Increase in accrued expenses 78,861
Decrease in deferred revenue {399,521)
Net cash used in operating activities $ (481,156)
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Rabobank Arena, Theaters
Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Business:
The City of Bakersfield (the City) owns the Rabobank Arena, Theater and COnvention
Center (the Facilities). The Facilities were previously known as the Bakersfield
Centennial Garden and Convention Center. The Rabobank Arena was built by the
City, and began operations in October 1998. It is the only building of its kind in the
Bakersfield area.
On AugUst 6, 1997, the City issued a request for prOPosals for services prior to the
opening of the Rabobank Arena and the operation and management of the Facilities
thereafter. In an agreement dated January 28, 1998, the City Contracted with Ogden
.Entertainment, Inc. (Ogden) for these services for an initial period of five years. The
contract term was subsequently extended for an additional five-year term and the
agreement is effective thrOugh June 30, 2008. Ogden worked during the January 14,
1998 through June 30, 1998 pre-opening phase and assumed management
responsibilities of the Facilities on July 1, 1998.
Ogden was hired by the City for its expertise in the management, operation and
marketing' of public assembly facilities..
Ogden sold its entertainment business division to ARAMARK Corporation effective
June 2, 2000. The operation of the Facilities are still being conducted under Ogden's
name. All contracts' and leases, with the exception of the administrative services
agreement with the City, are transferable to ARA_MARK Corporation... The City
approved the transfer of the administrative services agreement to ARAMARK
Corporation.
On September 13, 2000, ARAMARK sold and assigned all of its rights, obligations,
liabilities and indemnities as manager of the Facilities to SMG (the Company) for $10.
SMG is owned by a partnership that includes ARAMARK and Hyatt. Ail contracts
and leases, with the exception of the administrative service agreement with the City,
are transferable to the Company. The City has approved 'the transfer of the
· administrative services agreements to the Company. See Note 4 for terms of the
administrative service agreement.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
In December 2004, the City opened the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center (Ice Center).
The Ice Center is used for public skating, hockey leagues, figure skating, and other
community events. In an agreement dated November 5, 2003, the City contracted
with the Company for the management, concession and catering services for the Ice
Center through June 30, 2008.
The activities of the Facilities and the Ice Center are recorded in a special revenue
fund of the City's accounting records. The City owns all the assets of the Facilities
and the Ice Center and accordingly,' all amounts related to the operation of the
Facilities and the Ice Center belong to the City. The Company has a fiduciary
responsibility under the management agreement to maintain and operate the Facilities
and the Ice Center in the best interests of the City and the community.
Fund accounting:
The focus of proprietary fund measurement is upon determination of operating
income, change in net assets, financial position, and cash flows. The U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles applicable are those similar to businesses in the private
sector.
Enterprise funds are required to be used to account for operations for which a fee is
charged to external users for goods or services and the activity (a) is financed with
debt that is solely secured by a pledge of the net revenues, Co) has third party
requirements that the cost of providing services, including capital costs, be recovered
with fees and charges or (c) establishes fees and charges based on a pricing policy
designed to recover similar costs.
Operating income reported in proprietary fund financial statements includes revenues
and expenses related to the primary, continuing operations of the fund. Principal
operating revenues for proprietary funds are charges to customers for sales or services.
Principal operating expenses are the costs of providing goods or services and include
administrative expenses and depreciation of capital assets. Other revenues and
expenses are classified as nonoperating in the financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Revenue recognition: .
Suite and premium seat contracts
Revenues fi.om suite and premium seat contracts are recognized over the contract
period per the contract terms. Contracts are billed twice a year with the entire contract
mount payable prior to the contract period. The suite and premium seat payments are
recorded as deferred revenue until earned and recognized over the contract period.
Naming rights, signage and advertising contracts
Revenues fi.omnaming rights, signage and advertising contracts are recognized over
the contract period per the contract terms. Contracts are billed according to the
contract terms. Payments are recorded as deferred revenue until earned and recognized
over the contract period.
Ticket sales
The Facilities, through its contract with Ticketmaster, sells tickets to events (at the
Facilities) as an agent of the event holder at the on site box office location and through
telephone, interact and outlet locations. All revenues from the Sale of tickets belong to
the event holder. The ticket sales are recorded as deferred revenue when sold. After
the event has occurred, settlement with the event holder takes place. The net of total
ticket sales less event expenses such as facility rent and reimbursement of direct event
expenses is then paid to or received fi.om the event holder. The event ticket revenues
are removed from the deferred revenue account at the time of settlement.
The Facilities earn a ticketing fee on the sale of event tickets that take place through
telephone, interact and outlet locations. Revenues from these'fees are recorded as
deferred revenue at the time of sale and are recognized at the time of event settlement.
Event revenues
Revenues fi.om the Facilities' events such as facilities rent, direct event expense
reimbursements, concession commissions, parking and merchandise are recognized at
· the time of event settlement.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Basis of accounting:
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of
accounting. Under the accrual basis, revenues are recognized when earned and
expenses are ree0gnized when incurred.
Financial reporting:
On July I, 2002, the Facilities adopted the provisions of Governmental Accounting
Standards Board Statement No. 34, "Basic Financial Statements - and Management's
Discussion and Analysis - for State and Local Governments." Statement No. 34
established standards for external financial reporting for all state and local
governmental entities, which includes a statement of net assets, a statement of
· activities and changes in net assets, and a statement of cash flows. It requires the
classification of net assets into three components - invested in capital assets, net of
related debt; restricted; and unrestricted. These classifications are defined as follows:
Invested in capital.assets, net of related debt -. This component of net assets consists
of capital assets, including restricted capital assets, net of accumulated depreCiation
and reduced by the outstanding balances of any bonds, mortgages, notes, or other
borrowings that are attributable to the acquisition, construction, or improvement of
those assets. If there are significant unspent related debt proceeds at year-end, the
portion of the debt attributable to the unspent proceeds are not included in the
calculation of invested in capital assets, net of related debt. Rather, that portion of
the debt is included in the same net assets component as the unspent proceeds.
Restricted net assets - This component of net assets consists of constraints placed on
net asset use through external constraints imposed bY creditors (such as through debt
covenants), grantors, contributors, or laws or regulations of other governments or
constraints imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation.
Unrestricted net assets - This component of net assets consists of net assets that do
not meet the definition of"restriCted net assets" or "invested in capital assets, net of
related debt."
The adoption of Statement No. 34 affected the classification of net assets in
accordance with the statement and the presentation of capital contributions as a change
in net assets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Use of estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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 froTM
those estimates.
Cash and cash equivalents:
For purposes of reporting cash flows, cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand
and amounts deposited with banks.
Categories of deposit risk:
In accordance with the Governmental Accounting Standard Board Statement No. 40,
the City's deposits at June 30, 2006 are described as follows:
Carrying Market
' I/alue g'alue
Cash and cash
equivalents ~ $ 2.136.428
At June 30, 2006, the carrying amount of f'mancial institution deposits was $2,136,428
and the bank balance was $2,335,734 of which only $100,000 is covered by federal.
depository insurance.
Concentration of credit risk:
Credit is extended, in the form of accounts receivable, to customers located primarily
in California.
Advertising:
The Company expenses advertising costs as they are incurrcd. Advertising expense
was $297,678 at june 30, 2006.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Trade accounts receivable:
Trade accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects, to collect from
outstanding balances. Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts
through a charge to earnings and a credit to valuation allowance based on its
assessments of the current status of individual accounts. Balances that are still·
outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off
through a charge to the~valuation allowance and a credit to trade accounts receivable.
Changes in the valuation allowance have not been material to the financial statements. '
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is comPuted using the
straight line method over estimated useful lives of 3 - 5 years.
Maintenance and repairs of property and.equipment are charged to operations and
major improvements are capitalized. Upon retirement, sale or other disposition of
property and equipment, the cost and accumulated depreciation are' eliminated from the
accounts and gain or loss is included in the statement of. revenues and expenses.
Note 2. Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue at June 30, 2006 consists of the following:
Suite Contracts $ 928,122
.. Advertising contracts 484,787
Ticket sales, future events 811,497
Event deposits 55,910
Ticket rebates 9,662
Ice Sports Center 8,954
Notes to Consoh'dated'Financial Statements
Note 3. ·Advance From City of Bakersfield
During the normal course of business, the City pays expenses that are allocated to the
operation of the Facilities. These expenses include payroll and related expenses for the
City employees and rent and utilities for the office space used by the Company~ The
amount of the advance fluctuates throughout the year depending on allocated monthly
expenses and additional Cash flow needs. The advance is an inter-company account
that is eliminated in the consolidation for the preparation of the City's financial
statements. The amount due at June 30, 2006 was $3,467,241.
Note 4. Administrative Services Agreement
The Company provides administrative services for the City for the Facilities under an
original five-year agreement, which was subsequently extended for an additional five-
year period. Compensation for these services is a base fee of $150,000 for the first
year, paid in equal monthly installments. The base fee increases by 3% Per year and
each year thereafter until the agreement has terminated.
In addition to the base fee, the Company receives an incentive relative to the amount of
the reduction, if any, in net operating loss for each fiscal year. The incentive is
calculated based upon the net operating income or loss after the base fee. The
Company receives an incentive of: 1) 10% of the first $350,000 in net operating loss
reduced; 2) 20% of the next $500,000 in net operating loss reduced; 3) 30% of any net
operating surplus in any one fiscal year. All of the incentive calculations are based
upon a projected annual net operating loss of $850,000. Beginning July 1, 2003, in
addition to the above amounts, the Company will receive an incentive amount of
$25,000 for every year the net operating loss before incentive is below $300,000. If.
the net operating surplus in any fiscal year reaches $350,000, then the incentive fee
will cease.
The Company provides administrative, concession and catering services for the City
· for the Ice Center under an original agreement effective December 13, 2003 through
June 30, 2008. The annual management fee is $48,000, plus 20% net operating
income of the Ice Center over $100,000, of which the Company receives 50%.
Iceoplex, the ice rink operations co-manager, receives the other 50%.
For the year ended June 30, 2006, the Company received $366,881 in management and
incentive fees.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The computation of the incentive fee is based upon the books and records of the
Facilities maintained by the Company. The accounting records for the Facilities must
be maintained in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principl~s and
industry standards. The Company is required under the agreement with the City to
have an annual audit at the end of the fiscal year.
under the management agreement with the City, the Company has the right to operate
or contract with others to operate concession and catering services for the Facilities
during the initial five-year term of the contract, effective through June 30, 2003. The
City is eun'ently operating under a contract with AR.a. MARK to operate these services,
effective through June 30, 2008.
The Facility (Rabobank Arena) is entitled to receive 35% of the first $600,000 in gross
concession receipts fi.om the Rabobank Arena and 40% of receipts in excess of
$600,000 and 15% of gross concession receipts to the suites. For the year ended June
30, 2006, the Facility received $641,818 in gross concession and catering receipts fi.om
the Food and Beverage division of the Rabobank Arena.
The Facility is entitled to receive 75% of the net novelty receipts of the Rabobank
Arena and the Company receives the remaining 25%. For the year ended June 30,
2006 the Facility received $53,167 and the Company received $17,722 in net novelty
receipts fi.om the Food and Beverage division of the Rabobank Arena.
As of July 21, 2004, an amended agreement was made between the City and
ARAMARK to transfer concession and alcohol responsibilities to ARAMARK for the
Rabobank Convention Center, in addition to the Rabobank Arena. The division of the
net novelty receipts remains the same under the new agreements (75%. to the Facilities,
25% to the Company). For concession sales, the Facility is entitled to receive 30% of
the gross concession receipts in the Convention Center and ARAMARK receives
70%. The same division of gross concession receipts applies to the alcohol sales in the
Convention Center. The Company does not receive a percentage of food, beverage or
alcohol sales.
The Company also pays the City for equipment rentals. At ~Iune 30, 2006, the
Company paid $186,895 for equipment rentals.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note $. Commitments
The Facilities have entered into various long-term cOntracts and leases.
At June 30, 2006, outstanding commitments consist of the following:
Ticket sales
The Facilities have entered into a licensed user agreement with Ticketmaster to be the
exclusive provider for ticket sales for any event presented at the Facilities. Under the
agreement, Ticketmaster has the authority to act as an agent for the Facilities for ticket
sales to the general public by any and all means including telephone, internet, and
outlet locations. Ticketmaster earns fees from the ticket sales such as inside ticket
charges, customer conveni. 'ence charges, credit card charges, handling charges and
ticket sale royalties. 'Some fees are subject to increases throughout the contract term.
Ticketmaster collects these fees as tickets are sold and the net amount is remitted to the
Facilities weekly. The initial term of the agreement is for five years and the .agreement
is effective through August 31, 2009. The contract automatically renews for one two-'
year period unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the contract.
Hockey lease
The City has entered into a lease agreement, which has been assigned to Flying Puck,
Inc. for exclusive use of the Facilities for East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) games.
Flying Puck, Inc. has agreed to pay a minimum of $160,000 per season for use of the
Facilities. As of June 30, 2006, the $160,000 consists of lease fees of$6,150 per game
played plus 7.5% of ticket sales above certain levels per year, which increase Over the
contract term. The lease fees are subject to increase beginning in the third year of the
contract and every two years thereafter based upon the Consumer Price Index
adjustments.
Flying Puck, Inc. receives $5,000 for each suite leased for hockey tickets. For the year
ended June 30, 2006, Flying Puck, Inc. received $142,000 for the twenty-four suites
leased. The agreement is effective through June 30, 2011 or ten days following the
date the last ECHL playoffgame of2011 is played, whichever occurs fu'st unless
terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the agreement. The contract
has one option for a renewal term of seven years.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Basketball lease
The Facilities have entered into a lease agreement with the Cal State University
Bakersfield Foundation (Cai State) for exclusive use of the Facilities for Cai State ~
University Bakersfield men's and women's basketball games. As of June 30, 2006, a
lease fee of $4,120 per game plus 7.5% of ticket sales above certain levels is charged
for use of the Facilities. Cai State receives $2,500 for each suite leased that includes
basketball tickets. For the year ended June 30, 2006, Ca] State received $60,000 for
suite ticket options. Cai State exercised its option to renew the lease agreement on
February 8, 2006 for five years through June 30, 2011. ·
Arena Football lease
On November 9, 2005 the Facilities entered into a new lease agreement with
Bakersfield Arena Football, LLC (BakerSfield Blitz) for exclusive use of the Facilities
for Bakersfield Blitz arena football games. For the season operating during April 2006
through June 2006, the Blitz paid $3,500 per game plus 10% of concessions.
Bakersfield Blitz receives 10% of gross concession sales, excluding suite and catering
sales, when actual drop count is 3,500 or more. For the year ended June 30, 2006,
Bakersfield Blitz received $41,165 for Concession sales. Bakersfield Blitz is also
entitled to all revenue generated fi.om advertising sales within the Arena, including:
dasherboards, program sales, and temporary signage. Bakersfield Blitz is responsible
for selling 100% of video advertising for the scoreboard. The Facilities will receive 10
video spots to use on event day. The agreement is effective through the last game of
the 2008 Arena Football season, and shall be for all regular season professional indoor
football home games each year plus playoff and tournament games and practice time.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Professional Basketball
On January 29, 2006 the Facilities entered into a lease agreement with Bakersfield
Professional SPorts, LLC for exclusive use of the Facilities for the BakerSfield Jam
Professional Basketball team. The Bakersfield Jam will pay $4,750 per game plus
7.5% of gate receipts net of applicable taxes above $46,000. The $46,000 shall
increase by $2,000 every other year starting in July 2007. The minimum payment per
season is $108,000. Bakersfield Jam is also entitled to all revenue generated fi'om
advertising sales within the court, including program sales, on the basketball court and
hoops, and temporary concourse signage. The Bakersfield Jam may also Use video
advertising on the Scoreboard, so long as advertising does not conflict with the
Facilities exclusive advertisers. The Facilities will receive 10 video spots to use on
event daY. This agreement is effective through June 30, 2011, and shall be for all
preseason and regular season professional basketball home games each year plus
playoff and practice time.
Ice Sports Center
As a result of the Ice Sports Center opening, the Company along with the City, entered
into various contracts. At June 30, 2006 outstanding commitments consist of the
following:
Pro ShOp agreement
The City and the Company have entered into a license agreement with Action Sports
which grants Action Sports sole and exClusive right to operate the retail business at the
Ice Center. Action Sports has the exclusive right to display and sell sporting goods,
apparel and products, including but not limited to hockey goods and apparel,
swimming goods and apparel and sports Performance and nutritional supplements.
For the use of the premises, Action Sports is to pay according to a fixed rental
schedule which began January 15, 2004. The annual rent is based on $.85 per square
foot for years one and two, and $.90 per square foot for year three. For years one and
two annual rent is $9,894 ($824.50/month) and for year three $10,476 ($873/month).
The agreement is effective through June 30, 2006. On August 31, 2006 the City and
the Company renewed their contract through August 31, 2009. Action Sports may
exercise two options to renew for terms of three years each at a square foot increase.
rate not to exceed $0.5 per square foot per year.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Concession and catering services
The City and Company have entered into an agreement with ESC Enterprises (ESC) to
provide concession and catering services for the Ice Center. According to the
agreement, the Company shall receive 15% of gross concession receipts in year one
and 20% of gross concession receipts in years two through five. The Company shall
also receive 10% of sales on all vending machines. The agreement is effective through
June 30, 2008, and can be renewed for one additional term of five years, upon terms
satisfactory to the Company, the City and ESC. For the year ended June 30, 2006, the
City received $26,154 in concession commissions from ESC.
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Accountancy Corporalion
Independent ~4 uditors ' Report
on the Supplemental_ Information
SMG
Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Bakersfield, California
For the year ended June 30, 2006, the accompanying information shown on page 24 is presented only
for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements.
Our audit of the basic financial statements was made for the purpose of forming an opinion on those
statements taken as a whole. The accompanying information has been subjected to the procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements.
In our opinion, the accompanying information is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the
basic financial statements taken as a whole. '
Bakersfield, California
September 8, 2006
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5001 E. Commercenter Drive, Suite 350 100 Cross street 1010 S. Broadway
P.O. Box 11171 Suite 105 Suite I
Bakersfield, CA 93389 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 661.631.1171 Phone: 805.541.2500 Phone: 805.349.7705
Fax: 661.631.0244 'Fax: 805.541.4024 Fax: 805.549.7702
Rabobank,drena, Theater,
Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Consolidated Schedule of Operating Expenses
For the Year Ended June 30, 2006
Full time staff $ 1,772,868
Utilities' 969,285
Insurance 541,002
Management fees 359,328
Part time staff 202,385
Equipment rental 186,895
Supplies 179,479
Hockey premium 142,000
Credit card fees 88,762
Security 60,904
Marketing 57,581
Professional fees 44,022
Telephone 31,811
Repairs and maintenance 30,894
Travel 30,298
Office supplies 20,635
Depreciation 12,857
Bad debt expense 9,527
Postage 8,150
Miscellaneous 5,154
Printing 3,848
Employment ad fees 3,844
Uniforms 3,839
Dues and subscriptions 3,474
$ 4,768,842
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Ao~unmcy Corporation
Independent Auditors' Report on Compliance and on
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Based on an Audit of Financial Statements
Per_formed in Accordance with Government Auditing Standards
SMG
. Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center
Bakersfield, California
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Rabobank Arena, Theater, Convention
Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center as of and for the year ended June 30, 2006, and have
issued our report thereon dated September 8, 2006. We conducted our audit in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in
Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Compliance
. Compliance with laws, regulations, contracts and grants applicable to Rabobank Arena, Theater,
Convention Center & The Bakersfield Ice Sports Center is the responsibility of the City's facility
management company, SMG. As part of our audit, we assessed the risk that noncompliance with
certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts and grants could cause the financial statements to be
materially misstated. We concluded that the risk of such material misstatement was sufficiently low
and that it was not necessary to perform tests of SMG's compliance with such provisions of. laws,
regulations, contracts and grants.
5001 ~. Gommercenter Drive, Suite 350 100 Gross Street 1010 $. Broadvay
P.O. Box 11171 Suite 103 'Suite 1
Bakersfield, CA 93389 San Lul$ Obispo, CA 93401 Santa Maria, CA 93454
Phone: 661.631.1171 Phone: 805.541.2500 Phone: 805.349.7705
Fax: 661.631.0244 lax: 805.541.4024 Fax: 805.349.7702
Internal Control Over'Financial Reporting
In planning and performing our audit, we considered SMG's 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 or more of the internal control
components does not reduce to a relatively low level the risk that misstatements in mounts 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 ibe material weaknesses.
This report :is intended solely for the information and use of management, others within the
organization and the City of Bakersfield and is not intended to be and should not be used by anyone
other than these specified parties.
Bakersfield, California
September 8, 2006
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