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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFCS-13-083 - 2012 Audited Consolidate Finance StatementsStaff Report l t r finance and Corporate Services Department wvwuu kitchener ra REPORT TO: Audit Committee DATE OF MEETING: June 24, 2013 SUBMITTED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services and City Treasurer, ext 7347 PREPARED BY: Sheri Brisbane, Supervisor of Financial Reporting, ext 7349 WARD(S) INVOLVED: All DATE OF REPORT: June 17, 2013 REPORT NO.: FCS -13 -083 SUBJECT: 2012 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements RECOMMENDATION: THAT the 2012 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the City of Kitchener be approved. BACKGROUND: Staff is pleased to submit the 2012 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the City of Kitchener. A presentation of financial statement highlights will be given at the Audit Committee meeting on June 24. Representatives of the City's external auditors will also be in attendance to discuss the Audit Findings Report. REPORT: These financial statements combine the results of the tax -based operations, enterprises, local boards, capital activity, and reserve fund activities. Local boards include The Centre in the Square Inc., Kitchener Public Library, Belmont Improvement Area, and Kitchener Downtown Improvement Area. The 2012 year end results for the tax -based operations and the enterprises were reported to Council in March. There have been no changes to those results. Please see Appendix A to this report for a reconciliation between the figures presented in March and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. ALIGNMENT WITH CITY OF KITCHENER STRATEGIC PLAN: This reporting falls within the Efficient and Effective Government plan foundation area of the Strategic Plan. It helps support the financial goal of ensuring openness and transparency of City finances. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: None 1 -1 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: This report and its attachments will provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the financial position of the City as at December 31, 2012 and the financial results for the year then ended. The audited financial statements will be posted on the City website and notice will be provided to all residents through Your Kitchener (a City publication delivered in the Kitchener Citizen) in accordance with Section 295 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001. ATTACHMENTS: • City of Kitchener Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2012 • Audit Committee Presentation • Audit Findings Report for the year ended December 31, 2012 (KPMG) ACKNOWLEDGED BY: Dan Chapman, Deputy CAO of Finance and Corporate Services and City Treasurer 1-2 Appendix A — Annual Surplus Reconciliation The annual surplus presented in the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements reconciles to the City of Kitchener year -end results presented to Finance & Corporate Services Committee on March 18, 2013 as follows 1-3 2012 City of Kitchener Results before PSAB Adjustments Operating - Tax -Based (Schedule 1) 54,375 Operating - All Enterprises (Schedules 2 through 8) 4,145,566 Net change in Reserve Funds (600,042) 3,599,900 Consolidation Entries Kitchener Power Corp. 5,089,694 Kitchener Generation Corporation (33,204) Boards and BIA's (excluding TCA impacts) (235,990) 4,820,500 PSAB Adjustments Tangible Capital Asset Acquisitions 101,281,115 Tangible Capital Asset Disposals (7,526,790) Amortization expense (34,299,301) Debt principal repayment 8,480,162 Debt proceeds (21,555,000) Debt recoverable from 3rd party 10,400,000 Other (5,152, 478) 51,627,708 Annual Surplus on Statement of Operations 60,048,107 1-3 0 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 1:59 PM Page 3 6L INTRODUCTORY SECTION 100 years of innovation ....................................................... ..............................2 KitchenerCity Council ......................................................... ..............................4 Wherewe are ..................................................................... ..............................5 Messagefrom the Mayor ...................................................... ..............................6 Messagefrom the CAO ......................................................... ..............................7 OrganizationalStructure ...................................................... ..............................8 2012 in Review .................................................................. ..............................9 City Treasure's Message ...................................................... .............................12 FINANCIAL SECTION Consolidated Financial Statements ....................................... .............................28 TrustFunds ....................................................................... .............................49 Belmont Improvement Area Board of Management .................. .............................55 Kitchener Downtown Improvement Area Board of Management . .............................61 KitchenerPublic Library ...................................................... .............................69 The Centre in the Square Inc ................................................ .............................79 GasworksEnterprise ........................................................... .............................92 Kitchener Generation Corporation ......................................... .............................95 KitchenerPower Corp . ........................ ............................... ............................101 STATISTICAL SECTION Financial and Statistical Review ........... ............................... ............................127 1 1-5 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 1:59 PM Page 4 i� ai ibrant. Prosperous. Liveable. For over a century, Kitchener has been a community that embraces new opportunities while respecting its heritage and embracing its past. Kitchener has always believed in making sound investments — both financially and socially. Kitchener's track record has positioned the City as a leader in fiscal management and a trend - setter in economic development. Strategic and forward thinking, resilient and daring, Kitchener is a community that embraces innovation and technology while remaining loyal to long -term investments and forward - looking planning. In 2013, the City's 10 -year, $110 million Economic Development Investment Fund winds down. This investment program resulted in approximately $750 million of commercial, residential and institutional investment in Downtown Kitchener alone. Following on that renowned and daring initiative, 2 0 1-6 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 1:59 PM Page 5 the City of Kitchener has already launched another ground- breaking economic development initiative: the Kitchener Economic Development Strategy (KEDS). There are five key development areas in KEDS - Start -up City, Leading -Edge Cluster wilding, Becoming a Talent Magnet, Dynamic Downtown and Innovation District — and through focusing on these piiiars, the City is poised to create a diverse, robust and revolutionary future. Together with its solid economy, Kitchener offers an enviable quality of life. From festivals, year -round special events, diverse culture and expansive green spaces, Kitchener provides residents, visitors and neighbours opportunities to explore, discover and celebrate community. Willkommen! 0 1-7 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 1:59 PM Page 6 Kitchener City Council itchener City Council is an elected body, made up of one mayor and 30 city councillors. All council E AF Nmembers are elected for a four -year term. The mayor is elected by voters from all parts of the city; and Councillors are elected by voters within specific wards. Members of City Council meet at regularly scheduled council and committee meetings throughout the year to discuss issues facing the City and its residents - as well as day - to -day operational business, and to make decisions on those items based on information presented by City staff as well as their own knowledge and beliefs, and the opinions expressed by constituents. Public hearings, special Council meetings, business license hearings and courts of revision are also held as needed to consider specific matters. As a collective group, representing the interests of citizens, Council is responsible for: • Representing the public and considering the well -being and interests of the municipality. • Developing and evaluating the policies and programs of the municipality. • Determining which services the municipality provides. • Ensuring administrative policies, practices and procedures and controllership policies, practices and procedures are in place to implement the decisions of Council. • Ensuring the accountability and transparency of the operations of the municipality, including the activities of the senior management of the municipality. • Maintaining the financial integrity of the municipality. Mayor Councillor Councillor Councillor Carl Zehr Scott Davey Berry Vrbanovic John Gazzola Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Councillor Councillor Paul Singh Bit Ioannidis Ward 6 Ward 7 El D Councillor Zyg Janecki Ward 8 Councillor Councillor Yvonne Fernandes Kelly Galloway - Sealock Ward 4 Ward 5 Councillor Councillor Frank Etherington Dan Glenn - Graham Ward 9 Ward 10 1-8 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 1:59 PM Page 7 Where we are s the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener is situated in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, close to major highways - including Canada's super highway, 401 - that easily connects to London, Stratford and the Greater Toronto Area. Situated on the Grand River, Kitchener is the perfect destination for recreation and leisure activities, with a plethora of choices, including many parks, trails and natural areas. Downtown Kitchener is the heart of the arts and culture scene for Waterloo Region. Festivals and special events provide the opportunity to experience a variety of activities and cultural events, in celebration of our great diversity. 5 AM [u ��� Val,ghaln Fr in �rgu Brwnp,ton fi'tt,'an Nil];r N9lssussmm p Guelph M i wA lf+ , —iirvo, I hJ (dGlflltp$)ntirw i Hamillon .. Far�7tfaror8 Sfl. Ca :ran �.�� -- 8J . t 1-9 0 n behalf of Council, I am proud to introduce the City of Kitchener's 2012 Annual Financial Report. In addition to the detailed overview of the City's financial position, this report captures the progress and achievements throughout last year, Kitchener's centennial year as a city. Once again, the City's annual report fulfills the corporation's commitment to full disclosure and transparent communication — the very qualities that captured a national award for last year's financial report. Kitchener continues to be a municipal leader in innovative initiatives and responsible governance. As we see the conclusion of the City's daring, yet game- changing Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF), we know this $110 million investment was a catalyst for the transformation this city has seen during the 10 -year EDIF program. Kitchener has become a regional leader in repurposing former factories and historic buildings into chic lofts, cool urban workspaces, trendy shops and vibrant, collaborative hubs for innovation and technology. Equally exciting is the investment and commercial attraction that reaches beyond technology into sectors such as advanced manufacturing, hospitality, arts, culture and music. Kitchener is daring, yet calculating. We dare to dream; we dare to take planned risks. And, when our community participates, dreams really take shape. Looking ahead, 2013 will certainly be another exciting year for the City of Kitchener. The City's 2013 budget charts not only our fiscal direction, but also represents the citizen's priorities in action. Meeting those priorities is what makes Kitchener a truly livable city. 6/4:4 501- Carl Zehr, Mayor, City of Kitchener June 24, 2013 C.1 1-10 am pleased to present the 2012 Annual Financial Report for the City of Kitchener. Recognition must be extended to staff for their ongoing commitment to transparency in financial reporting and responsible accounting practices. This corporation takes a balanced approach to fiscal management and I am proud of staffs dedication to creating a stable financial condition for the City of Kitchener. Cities that continue to grow must also strive to be dynamic and innovative. For Kitchener, growth and development is exciting and has positioned the City as a leader on several fronts: technology, advanced manufacturing, education, retail and creative sectors. Of course, growth also brings challenges in areas such as urban and built environment, infrastructure, safety, transportation and community services. Kitchener's history of proactive, responsible planning will position us well to meet both the demands — and the opportunities - of growth. As I reflect on 2012, a year of celebration of the City's 100th anniversary, I see a common thread. Kitchener has never hesitated to rise to challenges, explore new opportunities, reshape processes and follow new directions. This spirit of innovation, and this community's zeal, will continue shaping a future that is vibrant, daring and thriving. Corporately, we are committed to accountability, transparency and efficiency in governance. I have great confidence in the City's business planning model - a coordinated community -based model that supports a wide range of interests and priorities. As we close the books on 2012, and look ahead to the opportunities in 2013, I am certain that the City of Kitchener will continue on its path of leadership, innovation and dedicated service to its citizens. '000e,4-"-O'-o�� Jeff Willmer, CAO, City of Kitchener June 24, 2013 7 1 -11 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Pagel 0 Organizational Structure 1-12 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 11 HIGHLIGHTS AND MILESTONES n 2012, The City of Kitchener reached a significant milestone, celebrating 100 years as a city. As a community, Kitchener is more than 200 years old, but it was the royal proclamation on June 10, 1912 that officially made Berlin a city (the name of the city was changed from Berlin to Kitchener in 1916). Kitchener has a long- standing reputation as a leader in manufacturing and still excels in that sector. Today, our entrepreneurs and innovative leaders have transformed the community into a leading edge technology sector. These innovators are taking this region beyond traditional commerce and building a new economy that is exciting, sustainable and growing. Growth in this sector in 2012 continued with the hottest start -up communities in North America anchored in the Downtown. New and Innovative Projects • 2012 saw by far the most investment activity that our business community has witnessed for some time, with new stores and restaurants, new proposed housing projects and enhanced storefronts demonstrating strong confidence and excitement in the Downtown. • Establishment of the solar panel roof at the Kitchener Operations Facility, the largest solar roof in Canada, was the result of a partnership between the federal, provincial and municipal governments as part of the infrastructure stimulus program. In 2012, its first full year of operation, the solar roof generated $415,000 in revenue and created 580 mW of energy - the equivalent of powering 51 homes while eliminating 137 tonnes of CO2 going into the atmosphere. M 1-13 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 12 0" • The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium underwent an expansion project, which saw the addition of nearly 1,000 seats to the arena's capacity, as well as a third level concourse, Legends - a fourth level, new concessions, washrooms, renovated Rangers facilities including dressing rooms, medical, training and administrative office space. The Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club will fund the cost of the expansion, which sits at $9.6 million. The club obtained financing from the City in the form of a repayable loan, with a 15 -year repayment schedule. • Another initiative was the work to prevent further damage from the emerald ash borer. There are about 6,000 ash trees along residential streets and in City parks, accounting for 10 percent of the City street trees, and about 13 percent of the trees in parks. The full impact of emerald ash borer is still not known. The City's plan to deal with emerald ash borer is focused on five areas: monitoring and adaptive management; communication; removing infested, dying and dead ash trees; protecting large, healthy ash trees; and stumping and replanting trees. During the 2013 capital budget process, Council approved $4.3 million over the next 10 years for removing and chemically injecting ash trees. • Nestled at the heart of downtown Kitchener is the city's crown jewel, Victoria Park. Victoria Park Lake was created as part of the original park development more than 100 years ago and it serves as an important recreational and visual resource for park visitors. The lake required improvements in function, water quality, and managing the sediment that accumulates in the lake. The lake is now 10 1-14 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 13 deeper, with a new sediment forebay (a shallow area that helps to remove sediment from water entering the lake). Many shoreline modifications were made to upgrade the water's edge and to discourage waterfowl use. A dock /patio was replaced at the Boathouse. The Victoria Park Lake project - an innovative approach to stormwater management - was made possible through Kitchener's award winning stormwater utility, in partnership with the Region of Waterloo and supported by the Ministry of the Environment. • The Central Library Expansion Project saw the opening of Phase I of the Underground Parking Garage in July 2012. The project, which will include 412 parking spaces in a three -level underground parking garage, will better accommodate parking needs for the library and our Civic District partners. The $40 million library project started in 2010, with expected completion in 2014. It will see the complete renovation of all three floors of the existing Library located on Queen Street North, along with the construction of a 25,000 square foot addition to the rear of the building. 11 1-15 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 14 am pleased to present the Annual Financial Report for the City of Kitchener for the year ended December 31, 2012. The purpose of this report is to communicate to Council, residents and other interested parties the 2012 financial results for the City of Kitchener. These results demonstrate Kitchener's continued excellence in sound financial management and fiscal prudence. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT The preparation and presentation of the Financial Statements and related information contained in this annual report are the responsibility of the management team of the City of Kitchener. Management has instituted a system of internal controls which is intended to safeguard assets and to provide accurate, timely and complete financial information for both internal decision making and external reporting. The City has the following foundations in place to ensure appropriate financial controls and accountability are maintained and to take a proactive approach to identify and address financial challenges. Effective and Efficient Government The key strategic priorities related to effective and efficient government focus on five specific areas: financial management; asset management; information technology; communications, marketing and customer service; and organizational governance. The City of Kitchener is constantly exploring ways to improve its financial sustainability through a balanced approach to financial management. The City looks at how to use public monies in the most responsible 12 1-16 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 15 manner while ensuring fair levels of taxation - in order to create a sustainable financial position today, tomorrow and for generations to come. In order to preserve its infrastructure, the City has dedicated itself to effectively managing its assets. Understanding the health and status of capital assets, like roads, bridges, and facilities, positions the City well to ensure the community can prosper as it did in past generations, by building upon a strong foundation of core infrastructure. As the world of technology moves forward at a rapid pace, the City's Information Technology group supports the technological infrastructure for many of the City's financial and operational services. With increasing demands for real -time information, the City is looking to bolster the use of mobile technology to help staff report on activities remotely from the field. The City believes in transparency as a core element to delivering high - quality customer service to citizens. This is exemplified by the fact that the City provides accessible, plain language access through a variety of formats to citizens on pressing and emerging issues affecting the City. It is through being open and accessible that the City believes it can improve its engagement with the community on a broader suite of issues. Finally, the City works to deliver on the programs and services that matter most to the citizens of Kitchener. This is demonstrated by the fact that all City work undertaken is aligned directly with a strategic priority pulled from the community's strategic plan. Yet, it is not just important to simply deliver what matters most to citizens, but also to support that delivery through a robust governance and management approach, including a close eye on risk management and legislative compliance. 13 1-17 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 16 6L Business Plan and Budgetary Process Integrated planning, the direct tie between the City's strategic plan and its day -to -day work helps make sense of what is being done and why, and allows for a more effective and efficient delivery of valued services to citizens. Together staff and Council continue to build an innovative, caring and vibrant Kitchener with safe and thriving neighbourhoods. The vision originally articulated in 2000 and confirmed again in 2007 is the foothold of the City's strategic work for 2012. The strategic plan was developed in concert with City Council's term of office, now on a four -year cycle from 2011 -2014. Departmental business plans which are completed on a four -year cycle, take their direction from the strategic plan. This formalizes the link between the strategic priorities of the community and Council with action items expressed through the organization's work plans. Staff are building a business planning process which will lead to more informed decision - making and transparency within the administration and for Council. The final steps in the integrated process translate strategic priorities into action, establishing budgets and measurable outcomes, and then reporting back to the public on progress against these goals. In addition to the multi -year business plan process, City Council approves the operating and capital budgets for the property tax supported operations as well as all City enterprises. To provide transparency in the budget process, budget information is posted on the City's website and budget meetings are held in a public forum. Citizens are able to provide their input through a number of channels including social media, the 1 City's interactive budget website, or in person at a public delegation night. 1 Management staff review their budgets regularly. Detailed variance reports are prepared and presented to i Council three times per year. These reports ensure departmental accountability for financial results and are a i key tool to allow management to respond to financial pressures during the year. External Audit As required by the Municipal Act, City Council has appointed an accounting firm, KPMG LLP, to express an independent audit opinion on management's Consolidated Financial Statements. Their reports to the members of Council, inhabitants and ratepayers of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener accompany the various financial statements in the financial section of this report. Audit Committee The Audited Consolidated Financial Statements are presented to the Audit Committee for approval. The Audit Committee provides a focal point for communications between Council, the external auditor, the internal auditor and management, and facilitates an impartial, objective and independent review of management practices through the internal and external audit functions. 14 1-18 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 17 FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS The City of Kitchener's Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with reporting standards set by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. KPMG LLP have audited the financial statements and provided the accompanying Auditors' Report. The financial statements and auditors' report satisfy a legislative reporting requirement as set out in the Municipal Act of Ontario. The following financial statement discussion and analysis has been prepared by management and should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial & Statistical Review. There are four required financial statements: - statement of financial position - statement of operations - statement of change in net financial assets, and - statement of cash flow. The Consolidated Financial Statements reflect the assets, liabilities, reserve funds, surpluses /deficits, revenues, and expenditures of the City funds and governmental functions or entities. These functions and entities have been determined to comprise a part of the aggregate City operations based upon control exercised by the City. The exception is the City's government business enterprises which are accounted for on the modified equity basis of accounting. References to the "City' below include all activity for the consolidated entity. 15 1-19 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 18 6L Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position highlights four key figures that together describe the financial position of a government: 1) cash resources, 2) net financial asset position, 3) non - financial assets that are normally held for service provision such as tangible capital assets, and 4) accumulated surplus (deficit). The statement is used to evaluate the City's ability to meet its financial obligations and commitments. The City's net financial asset balance is $161 million (2011 $160 million). This balance is calculated as total financial assets less liabilities and represents the amount available to finance future operations. Cash Position The City's cash position is closely managed and remains adequate along with short -term investments to meet ongoing cash requirements. The cash position decreased to $56 million from $62 million in 2011 as a result of changes in various operating activities and because of a significant increase in investments. The Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows summarizes the sources and uses of cash in 2012. Loans Receivable Loans receivable increased to $17 million from $8 million in 2011. The increase is largely the result of the seating expansion project at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, for which the City has loaned funds to the Kitchener Rangers Junior A Hockey Club. Details of loans receivable are included in Note 4 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. It. 1-20 0 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 19 6L Investments It is the policy of the City of Kitchener to invest public funds in a manner that provides the highest investment return while protecting and preserving capital, maintaining liquidity to meet the daily cash flow demands, and to conform to all legislation governing the investment of public funds. The balance in investments grew in 2012 to $74 million from $56 million in 2011. At the end of 2011, the City held more funds in cash and cash equivalents rather than investments, anticipating that investments with higher yields would become available in 2012. Investment in Kitchener Power Corp. & Kitchener Generation Corporation The City's investment in Kitchener Power Corp. and its affiliates is made up of the City's initial investment and its share of net income since acquisition less dividends received. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. New to the Statement of Financial Position for 2012 is the addition of the Investment in Kitchener Generation Corporation. The City installed a 500 -kW solar roof on the top of the Kitchener Operations Facility in 2011 and this asset has been fully transferred to Kitchener Generation Corporation in exchange for 100% of the common shares and interest - bearing debt. Details of the new corporation are included in Note 7 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of all vendor related payable balances, accrued liabilities, payroll related liabilities, intercompany payables and sales tax payables. The combined balance increased $12 million to $86 million in 2012 from $74 million in 2011, and is largely due to timing of the last payroll of 2012 and various increases in intercompany payables, contingent liabilities, and an increase in site inspection deposits. 17 1-21 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 20 6L Municipal Debt Millions Municipal Debt The City has three components that comprise the overall debt total. Debt has been issued to fund: • a portion of the tax - supported capital program • capital improvements to Enterprises, where the debt charges will be funded through user fees and external sources, such as the Parking Enterprise • the Economic Development Investment Fund (EDIF) The City's capital investment philosophy ensures that any increases in debt charges from one year to the next do not exceed assessment growth (excluding the impact of the debt associated with EDIF). As well, the overall contribution from the tax base through taxes and debt charges will not increase more than assessment growth plus inflation from one year to the next. This philosophy has ensured that the impact on the taxpayer does not exceed inflation and that the City must prioritize projects to fit the funding available. The City created EDIF in 2004 as a $110 million commitment to invest in catalyst projects to strengthen the local economy and stimulate urban development in Downtown Kitchener. The fund has provided dollars for major strategic investment projects including the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, the Communitech Hub, and King Street streetscaping. EDIF investments have had a remarkable positive impact on the City, increasing the City's recognition as a location for innovation, entrepreneurship, and a sought -after urban lifestyle. Highlights of the EDIF investment include: ffa 1-22 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 21 • Downtown properties near EDIF investments are valued over $30 million in excess of expected assessment growth. • Industrial properties on the Shirley Drive extension and newly- constructed Cedarview Place have grown in value by more than $10 million, up from only $1.3 million in 2004. • There are 1,569 jobs that can be directly linked to EDIF investments including high tech jobs, as well as jobs in manufacturing and education. • The Communitech Hub alone accounts for the creation of 620 jobs, including 495 in digital media. • Major employers have found space in Downtown Kitchener due to EDIF investments including Google (200 employees) and Desire2Learn (540 employees). • City Centre Condominiums has filed a site plan application for summer 2013 construction of their first phase of 179 units in a self - contained building fronting on to Young Street. • The Upper Storey Renovation Program has resulted in six projects underway or complete, producing 28 units valued at $2.3 million. • Since 2004, the population in downtown neighbourhoods increased by 1,718 residents, including 482 urban core residents, mostly in Kaufman Lofts. • As of 2012, the city spent $97.8 million, and partner investments have reached $232.9 million, representing $2.38 in additional funding by partners per $1 spent by the City. • Since 2004, the construction value of building permits in downtown neighbourhoods has reached $752 million. • Communitech alone has seen $333 million in equity investments to date. Municipal debt has increased to $111 million in 2012 from $98 million in 2011. The change in debt is a result of new debt issuance of $21.5 million offset by repayment of $8.4 million of existing debt. The new debt is mostly attributable to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex (KMAC) expansion project and the 2012 component of EDIF. The portion of debt related to the KMAC expansion project will be recovered from the Kitchener Rangers Junior A Hockey Club, and is reflected in Loans Receivable. These amounts are shown both in Loans Receivable and in Municipal Debt and cannot be offset in the Consolidated Statements per GAAP and PSAB standards. i�%] 1-23 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 22 Tangible Capital Assets by Asset Type 2012 Net Book Value - $ 929 Million (2011 Net Book Value - $ 870 Million) M Land $180M ($9 Assets under construction $71M ($53M) R Linear Assets $422M ($409K Tangible Capital Assets .� VehicLds $13M ($13M) Buildings $180M ($162M) 0 Leasehold Improvements $3M ($3M) III Machinery and Equipment $24M ($23M) III Computer Hardware & Software $9M ($10M) Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost which includes all amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. The cost less residual value of the tangible capital assets is amortized on a straight -line basis over their estimated useful lives ranging from 1 to 100 years. During 2012, the City acquired $101 million in tangible capital assets (2011 $94 million). Amortization of assets was $34 million (2011 $30 million). Refer to Note 13 and Schedule A in the financial statements for a detailed breakdown of tangible capital asset activity for 2012. The net book value of tangible capital assets at December 31, 2012 is $929 million, up from $870 million in 2011. 01 1-24 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 23 6L Accumulated Surplus The City's accumulated surplus for fiscal 2012 is $1.09 billion (2011 $1.03 billion). The accumulated surplus reflects the resources that have been built over time at the City and the balance includes items such as tangible capital assets, equity in Kitchener Power Corp. and Kitchener Generation Corporation and various reserve funds. 21 1-25 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 24 Millioi $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 Reserve Funds 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Reserve Funds Reserve funds are included as part of accumulated surplus and these balances are disclosed in Note 14 to the financial statements. Reserve fund balances have increased during 2012 to $35 million ($30 million in 2011). Under the authority of the Municipal Act, the City has established reserve funds to set aside funds to be used for future purposes. Reserve funds are established to ensure future liabilities can be met, capital assets are properly maintained and sufficient financial flexibility exists to respond to economic cycles or unanticipated financial requirements. Council is responsible for exercising discretion with respect to the use of reserve funds, subject to the terms of Council policy, as well as statutory and legal requirements. A comprehensive review of the reserve fund policy was undertaken in 2012 with new guiding principles for reserves developed to ensure the reserves continue to support the financial goals and serve the highest priority needs of the City and its citizens. W 1-26 0 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 25 6L Consolidated Statement of Operations The Consolidated Statement of Operations reports the revenues collected by the City, the cost of providing municipal services and the resulting annual surplus /deficit. This year, overall assessment growth was 1.81 %. While this new assessment creates revenue for the City, there is also a cost to provide services to new development. In addition, cost increases in excess of inflation, public demand for new services and unreliable revenue sources all place significant pressure on the City budget. The tax rate increase for 2012 operations was 1.41 %. A special capital Levy increase of 0.98% was also added to fund the City's Economic Development Investment Fund. This marks the ninth year of the ten -year fund. 23 1-27 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 26 Revenues Revenues Revenues are received from the following sources: taxation, users fees, grants and other. Kitchener is one of only two municipalities in Ontario that own and operate a natural gas utility. Gasworks revenues are down from 2011 and budget due to lower customer consumption related to a mild winter in 2012. Grants revenue has decreased from 2011 due to the infrastructure stimulus program, which saw funding received in 2011 from federal and provincial governments for several projects that were completed in that year. The 'Other' category in the chart above includes contribution of tangible capital assets, investment income, penalties and interest on taxes, obligatory reserve funds revenue recognized, and share of net income of Kitchener Power Corp. and Kitchener Generation Corporation. Revenues are notably higher in this category for 2012 due to donated assets of $10.4 million from the Kitchener Rangers Junior A Hockey Club for the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium expansion project. 1-28. 0 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 27 Expenses by Function Expenses The City of Kitchener is a diversified government institution and provides a wide range of services to its citizens including fire, roads, water, sewer, natural gas, libraries, and community programs. Schedule B of the Consolidated Financial Statements breaks the expenses into major functional activities, consistent with provincially legislated requirements. As is common with most Ontario municipalities, the City of Kitchener does not budget for amortization of tangible capital assets or gains and losses on disposal of assets. However, in order that the actual results may be compared to budget in a meaningful way, the Council - approved budgets have been adjusted to include amortization expense and other accounting adjustments mandated by the Public Sector Accounting Board to express the financial statements on an accrual basis. This is the first year in which this adjustment has been made and it provides greater clarity for all readers in assessing budget to actual variances. General government expenses are $3.5 million higher in 2012 than 2011 as this was the first year of debt charges on the Kitchener Operations Facility. In addition, the 2011 expense was offset with proceeds of sale of lands that became surplus with the creation of the consolidated Kitchener Operations Facility. 25 1-29 0 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:00 PM Page 28 . mmmmmmmmmmmmm�mmmmm�mmmmmmm�mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Expenses by Object 2012 - $278 Million (2011 - $274 Million) Environmental Services expenses have increased $11 million from 2011 with several contributing factors such as: loss on sale of assets, the Victoria Park rehabilitation project and increased amortization. Gasworks expenses are down from prior year, consistent with the decrease in gasworks revenue due to a mild winter. Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets The Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets explains the difference between a municipality's surplus or deficit for the reporting year and its change in net financial assets in the same reporting year. This statement provides for the reporting of the acquisition of tangible capital assets and other significant items that impact the difference between the annual surplus /deficit and the change in net financial assets. Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow The statement of cash flows reports changes in cash and cash equivalents resulting from operations, capital, investing and financing activities and shows how the City financed its activities during the year and met its cash requirements. a: 1-30 FinancialRepor t2012_June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:01 PM Page 29 CANADIAN AWARD FOR FINANCIAL REPORTING The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded a Canadian Award for Financial Reporting to The City of Kitchener for its annual Government Finance Officers Association financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011. The Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program was Canadian Award established to encourage municipal governments throughout for Canada to publish high quality financial reports and to provide Financial Reporting peer recognition and technical guidance for officials preparing these reports. Presented to In order to be awarded a Canadian Award for Financial The City of Kitchener Reporting, a government must publish an easily readable and Ontario efficiently organized annual financial report, whose content conform to program standards. Such reports should go beyond For its Annual the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting Financial Report principles and demonstrate an effort to clearly communicate for the Year Ended the municipal government's financial picture, enhance an December 31, 2011 understanding of financial reporting by municipal governments, and address user needs. The award is valid for a period of one year only. We believe our Executive Director current report continues to conform to the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting program requirements. LOOKING AHEAD The City's incredibly successful 10 -year $110 million Economic Development Investment Fund enters its final year in 2013. As the returns on this major investment continue to be realized through increased property tax assessment, new employment and business activity, it will be important for the City to take deliberate actions to sustain these gains. The recently- adopted Kitchener Economic Development Strategy provides a road map for the corporation into the future. Looking ahead to 2013, the City will face pressure from the community to maintain or improve service levels while keeping property tax and user fee increases to an affordable level. A rigorous budget process and the continued development of the City's long -term financial plan will help the City achieve an optimal balance of taxes levied and services provided, not just in 2013 but for the years to come. Dan Chapman, CPA, CA, MPA Deputy CAO, Finance and Corporate Services & City Treasurer June 24, 2013 Q2 1-31 FinancialReport2012 _June13_Layout 1 13 -06 -18 2:01 PM Page 30 To the Mayor and Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statAen Corporation of the City of Kit chener, which comprise the consolidated statement of fin as at December 31, 2012, the consolidated statements of operations, change in nets and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of sig g policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the consolidated Finar4gPPStatements Management is responsible for the preparation a V of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian public se andards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to ration of consolidated financial statements that are free from material mi atement, aud or error. An audit involves p in the consolidated fin financial stat ng financial statements based on our I anadian "'gbrierally accepted auditing standards. al requirements and plan and perform the audit to consolidated financial statements are free from audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures tements. The procedures selected depend on ourjudgment, including of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, erro . aking those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant and resentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes Hess of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting agement, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 4;a 1-32 2012, and its consolidated results of operations and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants 29 1-33 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2012 mpanying 30 1-34 2012 2011 Financial assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 55,812,011 62,394,615 Taxes receivable 21,586,29 22,275,777 Trade and other accounts receivable 35,538 32,019,992 Loans receivable (Note 4) 16,6 7,820,988 Inventory for resale 1 ,5 13,871,309 Investments (Note 5) 84,454 6,379,944 Investment in Kitchener Power Corp. and its affiliates (Note 6) 179,037,991 1 297 Investment in Kitchener Generation Corporation (No 4,1,§0,532 _ 39 1,442 368,710,922 Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 6,753,513 74,263,690 Deferred revenue - obligatory reserve to 9) 859,353 1,665,764 Deferred revenue - other ,715 8,672,152 Municipal debt (Note 10) 1119 2,798 98,187,960 Employee future benefits (Note 12) ,928,057 25,643,189 37,585,436 208,432,755 Net financial assets 160,566,006 160,278,167 Non - financial asse Tangible capit is -net 929,404,766 869,949,742 Inventory of sup p 2,062,088 2,049,446 Prepaid ex pens 1,403,769 1,111,167 932,870,623 873,110,355 AccuuAN&d sur um „ $1,093,436,629 $1,033,388,522 mpanying 30 1-34 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Consolidated Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2012 2012 2012 2011 Budget (unaudited) See accompanying notes 31 1-35 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets Year Ended December 31, 2012 2012 2012 2011 Budget (unaudited) Annual surplus $ 60,674,783 $ 60,048,107 $ 74,905,549 Amortization of tangible capital assets 34,299,301 34,299 1111, 29,898,245 Acquisition of tangible capital assets (91,019,224) (101, 5) (93,591,507) Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets 1,140,297 297 990,947 Proceeds on disposal of tangible capital assets 2,172, 757 2,172, 314,894 Transfer of tangible capital asset to Kitchener Generation Corporation 4,21 4,213,736 - Acquisition of supplies of inventories - (4,176,824) 0,870) Acquisition of prepaid expenses - 835,053) (1, 04,169) Consumption of supplies inventory - 4,164,182 5,232,519 Use of prepaid expenses 542,451 803,334 Change in net financial assets 11,48 liq 287,839 11,958,942 Net financial assets, beginning of the yeAhhh.. 160,278,1 160,278,167 148,319,225 Net financial assets, end of the year 759,817 ° °'01lllllllll 0,566,006 $ 160,278,167 See accompanying notes; 32 1-36 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow Year Ended December 31, 2012 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 55,812,011 $ 62,394,615 See accompanying notes 33 1-37 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of significant accounting policies These consolidated financial statements of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener (the "City ") have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments as established by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The following i a summary of the significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of these financ atements: a. Basis of consolidation i. Consolidated entities These consolidated financial statements reflect th ssets, "'0111111 ' ities, reserves, surpluses /deficits, revenues, and expenditures of t City funds overnmental functions or entities which have been determined t prise a part of th egate City operations based upon control exercised by t y except for the City' ernment businesses which are accounted for on the ified eq basis of acco ing. The following boards, municipal enterprises utilities a been included in the • Buildin • Golf E actions and balances have been eliminated. I ration and Kitchener Power Corp. and its affiliates are not a 6d for on the modified equity basis which reflects the City of ,MCI nt in the enterprises and its share of net income since acquisition. quity basis, the enterprises' accounting principles are not adjusted to the City, and inter - organizational transactions and balances are not r region and school board transactions The taxa'M11h, other revenues, expenditures, assets and liabilities, with respect to the operations of the school boards and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, are not reflected in these consolidated financial statements. iv. Trust funds Trust funds and their related operations administered by the City are not consolidated, but are reported separately on the "Trust Funds Statement of Continuity and Balance Sheet" (see Note 3). 34 1-38 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) b. Basis of accounting i. Accrual basis of accounting The consolidated financial statements are prepared using the accrual asis of accounting The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues in the d in which th transactions or events occurred that gave rise to the revenues. ses are recognize in the period the goods and services are acquired and a liabilit curred or transfers ar due. ii. Cash and cash equivalents um Cash and cash equivalents include cash on ha original maturity of 90 days or less as at the end o Trade and other accounts receivable are accounts. iv. Loans receivable Loans receivable are reported ne is recorded as it accrues. When tt an allowance is set up to offset tt materials and services expense in v. Inventory for res highly e d e with any allowance for doubtful u accounts. Interest income le is identified as impaired, adjustments are included in is recognized. cost or net realizable value on an average - arried at 3M, net of accumulated amortization on premiums and discounts are amortized on a straight line basis over the come is recorded as it accrues. When the value of any portfolio W mpaired, the carrying amount is adjusted to the estimated justments are included in investment income in the period ment t ers, contributions and other amounts are received from third parties purs o ation, regulation or agreement and may only be used in the conduct of certain s, in the completion of specific work or for the purchase of tangible capital assets. I ddition, certain user charges and fees are collected for which the related services have yet to be performed. Revenue is recognized in the period when the related expenses are incurred, services performed or the tangible capital assets are acquired. 35 1-39 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) viii. Employee future benefits Non - financial assets are not available to dischal provision of services. They have useful lives that not intended for sale in the or d urse of assets during the year, together s consolidated change in net financi set Tangible capital assets and are held for use in the Dnd the current year and are The change in non - financial aver expenses, provides the cost which includes all amounts that are uction, development or betterment of the tangible capital assets is amortized on a ul lives as follows: 10 to 100 years 15 to 50 years Over the useful life of the improvement or the lease term, whichever is shorter 1 to 20 years 3 to 10 years 1 to 10 years 2 to 100 years butions of tangible capital assets Tangible capital assets received as contributions are recorded at their fair value at time of receipt and are recorded as revenue. c. Leases Leases are classified as capital or operating leases. Leases which transfer substantially all the risks and benefits incidental of ownership are accounted for as capital leases. All other leases are accounted for as operating leases and the related lease payments are charged to expenses as incurred. 36 1-40 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of significant accounting policies (continued) Financi" Operation and prepaid i d by the City have not been included in the Consolidated Statement of r have their operations been included in the Consolidated Statement of st funds under administration are comprised of cemetery perpetual care ment funds totaling $11,405,651 (2011 - $10,788,779). 37 RMIAP THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 4. Loans receivable Loans receivable are made up of the following: 2012 2011 Major capital improvement loans receivable $ 10,400,0 $ - Loans receivable with forgiveness provisions 23 338,652 Minor capital improvement and other loans receivable 6 7 7,482,336 $ 39 $ 7,820,988 Major capital improvement loans are individual loans in exce $500';" hen issued with no forgiveness provision built into the loan. These loans ve repaymen ranging from 12 to 15 years. All major capital improvement loans Oar ecured and bea est at rates ranging from 1.40% to 2.55 %. Loans issued in 201 re to allow The Kitc Rangers Junior A Hockey Club to make improvements to t ener morial Auditori omplex (an asset owned by the City). Forgivable loans are those initially offered with forg s sions built into the agreement. All loans in this category are unsecured and have re terms of five to ten years. The forgiveness provisions range from 15% o 100% (10% fo year of the ten year term). The balances recorded are net of the for forgiven nterest rates on these loans range from 0% to 8 %. u Minor to the fp�stltwo ategoriesanTher�e is a ieteiv rm "�° � 'se any loan receivable not fitting d to these loans with payment terms ranging from s^2.90%lo. 0 yea majority of these loans are secured by the asset the loan was gce, but rs are unsecured. The interest rates on these loans range from 0° 5. Inves tments 4W 2012 2012 2011 2011 Cost Market Cost Market Value Value $ 61,655,641 $ 62,374,715 $ 46,500,000 $ 47,026,397 11,680,942 11,528,841 8,885,836 8,823,002 947,871 1,157,228 994,108 1,123,668 $ 74,284,454 $ 75,060,784 $ 56,379,944 $ 56,973,067 6. InvestmerifliNWhener Power Corp. and its Affiliates Under the provincial government's Electricity Competition Act (Bill 35), Kitchener Power Corp., a holding company, along with its wholly owned subsidiaries, including Kitchener - Wilmot Hydro Inc., was incorporated on July 1, 2000. On August 1, 2000, under by -laws passed by the City and the Township of Wilmot, the net assets of the former Hydro - Electric Commission of Kitchener - Wilmot were transferred to the new corporation. The City took back a 92.25% share in the common shares of Kitchener Power Corp. and a 92.25% share in long -term notes payable by the affiliates for the assets transferred. Certain surplus property assets and cash funds were excluded from the transfer and turned over to the City and the Township. 38 1-42 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 6. Investment in Kitchener Power Corp. and its Affiliates (continued) The investment is comprised of the following: 2012 2011 Kitchener Power Corp. common shares $ 61,244,208 $ 61,244,208 Kitchener - Wilmot Hydro Inc. long -term notes receivable 70,997,576 Share of net income and prior period adjustments due to X6,779 changes in accounting policies since acquisition, net of dividends 41,706,513 179, 037, 9 173, 948, 297 The Kitchener - Wilmot Hydro Inc. notes are unsecure bear interest at th of 5.87 %. There are no repayment terms and there is no inte deem the notes or the s The following table provides condensed financi rmation espect to Kitchener Power Corp.: 2012 2011 Current assets 65,083,948 $ 68,435,132 Capital assets i 1$6 Regulatory assets 21,536,4 Future income taxes 6,737,762 13,287,674 Total assets MAW 258,251,486 256,154,305 Current liabilities 33,528,260 33,107,940 Long -term debt 83,932,076 84,844,106 Regulatory liabi 14,195,249 17,338,259 Other liabiliti 9,478,918 9,264,302 Total I is bil itie 141,134, 503 144, 554, 607 Net assets 117,116,983 111,599,698 Resu tions es 213,732,054 203,946,014 enses V (204,574,770) (194,893,410) et income 9,157,284 9,052,604 's share of net ome - 92.25% $ 8,447,594 $ 8,351,027 7. Inve t in Kitc r Generation Corporation Under usi Corporation Act (Ontario), Kitchener Generation Corporation was incorpora ember 9, 2011. Effective Jan 1, 2012, the City transferred the solar roof asset constructed on the surface of the Kitchener Operations Facility to Kitchener Generation Corporation in exchange for 100% of its common shares and interest bearing debt. 39 1-43 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 The notes receivable are unsecured and bear interest AW rate of 5.01 %. To MWnt that 's share of 14ftss - $ (33,204) 8. 4Lrance pool Is The members pay an actuarially determined annual levy to fund insurance, prefund expected losses and contribute to a surplus. The Pool has purchased insurance to fund losses above a predetermined deductible and any losses above a predetermined total in any year. The City's share of Pool levies is 24.34% (2011 - 24.88 %) and its share of the Pool surplus as at May 31, 2012 was $1,341,433 (2011 - $1,086,203). The City's share of the Pool surplus has not been included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. .N MEE! 2012 Current assets u $ 14,396 Capital assets 4,180,532 Tota I a sse is M Aff 4,194, 928 Current liabilities 14,396 Long -term debt 3,792,362 Total liabilitie 3,806,758 Net assets 388,170 Results of oper Re\tenues a 415,394 's share of 14ftss - $ (33,204) 8. 4Lrance pool Is The members pay an actuarially determined annual levy to fund insurance, prefund expected losses and contribute to a surplus. The Pool has purchased insurance to fund losses above a predetermined deductible and any losses above a predetermined total in any year. The City's share of Pool levies is 24.34% (2011 - 24.88 %) and its share of the Pool surplus as at May 31, 2012 was $1,341,433 (2011 - $1,086,203). The City's share of the Pool surplus has not been included in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. .N MEE! THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 9. Obligatory deferred revenue 10. Municipal debt The City has assumed responsibility for the pay cipal and interest charges on certain long -term debt issued by other municipalities. end of the year, the outstanding principal amount of this liability is $111 2,798 (2011 - 7,961). The annual principal repayments are: um. 11. 2013 9,738,514 2012 2011 Recreational land 2,859,353 1,665,764 The continuity of deferred revenue is as follows: 2017 2018 and ther 10,222,256 61,287,048 2 2011 Balance, beginning of year $ 764 $ 332,789 Collections 10,410,211 Interest earned 8 7,858 Other revenue 1,285,6 843,108 Contributions used (172,220) ,928,202) Balance, end of year $ 2,859,353 10. Municipal debt The City has assumed responsibility for the pay cipal and interest charges on certain long -term debt issued by other municipalities. end of the year, the outstanding principal amount of this liability is $111 2,798 (2011 - 7,961). The annual principal repayments are: um. 11. 2013 9,738,514 2014 10, 075, 243 2015 9,821,385 2016 10,118, 352 2017 2018 and ther 10,222,256 61,287,048 ui $ 111,262, 798 The I and st payments required to service the long -term debt are within t nual debt ent rescribed by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and sing. i liabiliti arry interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 5.45 %. Interest charges for to r I debt totaled $3,888,957 (2011 - $3,542,626). The City ontributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS), is a multi - employer plan, on behalf of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. Employee contributions are matched by the City. Contributions were required on account of current service in 2012 amounting to $8,152,534 (2011 - $7,290,301). 41 1-45 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 12. Employee future benefits The estimated liability for employee future benefits is comprised of the following: 2012 2011 Sick leave benefit plan $ 13,044,324 $ 12,698,320 Post - employment benefits 10,557 9,505,669 Future payments required to WSIB 4, 0 3,439,200 $ ,057 $ 25,643,189 a. Sick leave Under the sick leave benefit plan, unused sick c mulate an in employ ees may become entitled to cash payments when thCity's employm a expense Vccan for the current year was $2,475,094 (2011 - $d is comprised o following items: 2012 2011 Current period benefit cost 917,398 $ 963,198 Amortization of actuarial losses 757,612 441,237 Sick leave benefit expense 1,675,010 1,404,435 Sick leave benefit interest expense 800,084 830,847 Total expenses related to sick leave 6ftfits 2,475,094 $ 2,235,282 benefits paid dudqMe ye A reserve fund to F $4,48 - leave umes a discount rate of 3.75% its liability was completed at December 31, of the current year. ctuarial losses were $8,026,802 (2011 — sars (2011 — 13 to 14 years). The amount of f1- $1,364,382). this liability is included in accumulated surplus, in the amount of to enVWes who are eligible to retire are: 42 $ 17,818,270 1-46 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 12. Employee future benefits (continued) b. Post - retirement benefits The City pays certain health, dental and life insurance benefits on behalf of its retired employees up to the age of 65 if they have at least ten years of service with the City. The expense for the year was $2,041,995 (2011 - $1,288,498) and is comp d of the following items: 2 Current period benefit cost 1 $ 491,928 Amortization of actuarial losses 691, 266,668 Post - employment benefit expense 1,438,7 758,596 Post - employment benefit interest expense 603,263 529,902 Total expenses related to post - employment benefitoW $ 2,041,995 $ 88,498 The actuarial valuation of the future liability fort rate of 3.75% (2011 — 3.7591o) and inflation rates 4% to 8 %). As at December 31, 2012, the u $6,329,401) and are amortized over benefits paid during the year were $S this liability was completed at Dece end of the current year. The City holds no c. WSIB The Workplace ety and payments on b f the was $1,669,500 ( $ lated rance s assumes a discount of 4% to 8 % (2011 — aria" es were $5,637,570 (2011 — (2011 to 12 years). The amount of SO 0,563. last actuarial valuation for act arial update provided to the to meet this liability. ;WSIB) administer injured worker benefits employer. The expense for the current year ised of the following items: A reserve fund to provide for this liability is included in accumulated surplus, in the amount of $908,428 (2011 - $836,218). 43 RMIAIFJ THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 15. Conti a. The Cit extended a line of credit not to exceed $2,000,000 to Kitchener Housing Inc. Interest is charged on the outstanding balance at bank prime plus 1% (rate as at December 31, 2012 was 4 %). b. Legal action has been undertaken against the City relating to a number of contract disputes and other matters. The outcome of these actions is not presently determinable. It is management's opinion that the City's insurance will adequately cover any potential liability arising from these contract disputes and other matters. Should any liability be determined and not covered by insurance it will be recognized in the period when it is determined. .. 1-48 2012 " " "iillllllllllllui " "" 2011 Surplus: Invested in tangible capital assets 29,404,766 $ 869,949,742 Other (26,231,630) (15,013,967) Equity in Kitchener Power Corp. and it Mates 179,037,991 173,948,297 Equity in Kitchener Generation Corp 4,180,532 - UnfundedIVi^ Employee future benefits ( 7,928,057) (25,643,189) Total surplus ,058,463,602 1,003,240,883 Reserve funds set a o ific pur by Council for: Capital 11,319,648 9,609,594 Stabilization 16,823,278 11,630,051 Program speci 5,371,276 4,472,302 Corporate 5,860,683 6,228,140 Develo harges (6,714,147) (4,344,261) Kit 'brary 37,000 - ner Down usin provement Area 29,478 29,478 Centre in the a Inc. 2,245,811 2,522,335 I reserve funds 34,973,027 30,147,639 $1,093,436,629 $1,033,388,522 15. Conti a. The Cit extended a line of credit not to exceed $2,000,000 to Kitchener Housing Inc. Interest is charged on the outstanding balance at bank prime plus 1% (rate as at December 31, 2012 was 4 %). b. Legal action has been undertaken against the City relating to a number of contract disputes and other matters. The outcome of these actions is not presently determinable. It is management's opinion that the City's insurance will adequately cover any potential liability arising from these contract disputes and other matters. Should any liability be determined and not covered by insurance it will be recognized in the period when it is determined. .. 1-48 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 16. Segmented information The City of Kitchener is a diversified municipal government institution that provides a wide range of services to its citizens, including fire, roads, water, sewer, storm sewer, gasworks, libraries, and community services. Segmented information has been prepared by major functional provided, consistent with the Consolidated Statement of Operations requirements. For each reported segment, revenues and expenses represent attributable to the segment and amounts that are allocated on The accounting policies used in these segments are preparation of the consolidated financial statements as, See Schedule B 17. Budget figures The budget figures reflected in these consolidated at a meeting on January 19, 2012. Budget figures ha Accounting Board standards. 18. Comparative figures Certain of the prior year's co year's presentation. 45 it with the in Note 1. tion of activities incially legislated ; that are directly Isis. (lowed in the re those approved by Council islated to reflect Public Sector to conform to the current 1-49 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 Schedule A — Tangible Capital Assets 46 1-50 Land Leasenoid vlacninery m computer computer "^illlll Linear Assets under Land improvements Buildings improvements equipment software hardware Whicles nd Buildings assets construction Total Cost Balance, beginning ofyear $40,461,457 $44,564,833 $170,959,761 $ 3,054,251 $51,108,656 $19,862,512 /$5, 28,908,636 $131,411 ,704,578 $656,647,528 $52,737,523 $1,275,858,708 Additions 2,065,890 2,667,194 19,169,117 - 4,190,484 393,073 1,884,823 6,423,213 76475 24,098,061 39,143,122 101,281,115 Transfers (81,644) 263,936 10,803,694 - 885,640 122,519 493,340 81,644 lu. - 8,413,247 (20,988,466) Disposals (243,931) (102,091) (136,820) (1,990,740) (41,3 L 315) (67,306) ,412,784) (4,006,824) (22,837) (12,272,846) Balance, end of year 42,201,772 47,393,872 200,795,752 3,054,251 54,194,040 20,336 1907,625 3ANW84 137,848,804 66,468,269 685,152,012 70,869,342 1,364,866,977 Accumulated Amortization Balance, beginning of year - (19,148,723) (75,665,144) (381,076) (28,141,792) (13,557,368) ( V(9789,608) ,635) - (4,210,505) (247,199,732) - (405,908,966) Disposals - 102,091 118,148 - 1,704,710 46,895 ,275 - - 1,566,089 - 4,746,056 Amortization expense (1,673,346) (5,047,246) (71,196) (3,541 6) (1,106,677) (2,123,551) (17,766,657) (34,299,301) Balance, end of year - (20,719,978) (80,594,242) (452,272) (29,97 14,617,150) ,)88,968) - (6,334,056) (263,400,300) - (435,462,211) Net book value, end of year 42,201,772 26,673,894 120,201,510 2,601,979 24,2 4 3,531,188 ,516 137,848,804 60,134,213 421,751,712 70,869,342 1 929,404,766 Net book value, beginninq of year $40,461,457 $25,416,110 $ 95,294,617 $ 2,673,175 $22,966,8 V$ 6,305,1 $13,30711001 $131,411,253 $66,494,073 $409,447,796 $52,737,523 1 $ 869,949,742 46 1-50 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 Schedule 8 - Segmented Information 47 1-51 Social and ati' Year ended December 31, 2012 protection Transportation Environmental Flealth Family Cultural h6g a nd General Services Services Services Services Service Services ment Gasworks Government Total Revenues Taxation $ 31,334,692 $ 13,398,912 $ 569,611 $ 133,150 $ 1, $ 34,847,421 $ 4,6 $ $ 16,347,160 $ 102,546,937 User fees and charges 7,091,511 6,709,319 46,366,094 1,503,573 620 20,821,646 2,406, " 83,262,445 2,436,359 170,899,211 Grants - 9,039,329 1,319,942 - 55,996 976 - - 74,444 11,772,687 Investment income 224,701 (20,441) 542,722 306,053 3,915 27,572 (40,049) 134,553 6,240,524 7,519,550 Penalty and interest on taxes - - - - - - 3,318,267 3,318,267 Obligatory reserve funds revenue recognized 2,378,193 3,533,957 575,068 41,886 51,426 296,301 6,876,831 Share of net income in Kitchener Power Corp. - - - - - 8,447,594 8,447,594 Share of net income in Kitchener Generation Corporation - - - - (33,204) (33,204) Asset donations - 9,408,016 679,209 12 54,999 - 9,938 - 22,152,162 Other 396,546 55,615 1,067,725 44 7,8 875,587 36,256 1,352,124 619,743 4,466,893 Total revenue 39,047,450 40,968,943 60 1, 2,253,216 69,985,269 7,076,897 84,810,486 37,747,188 337,966,928 Expenses Salaries, wages and benefits 34,150,924 9 6 7,86 1,185, 1,732,924 33,547,796 4,942,440 5,367,517 29,776,977 128,443,688 Materials and services 3,121,995 485 9, 381,1 380,546 15,700,821 1,629,003 50,710,602 14,877,696 103,260,316 Debenture debt interest 223,118 1 55,308 756,276 962,992 - 760,686 3,888,958 Internal charges and recoveries 1,641,367 99 74,954 62 53,770 1,780,406 943,307 2,676,796 (13,330,252) - Grants and other 6,8 ....III 837,302 7 8,650 2,285,571 665,753 - 63,077 3,867,251 Amortization 1, 3,467 932,172 106,175 75,845 5,784,032 641,615 5,696,755 5,237,624 34,299,301 Loss / (gain) on sale of assets 11 16 361 108,301 (364,599) (541,740) 98,978 624,179 4,159,307 Total expenses , 71,694 29, 3 7 1,947,206 2,307,043 59,490,303 9,243,370 64,550,648 38,009,987 277,918,821 Net surplus / (deficit) 524,244) $ 11,461,3 21,788,293 $ 51,013 $ (53,827) $ 10,494,966 $ (2,166,473) $ 20,259,838 $ (262,799) $ 60,048,107 47 1-51 THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF KITCHENER Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 Schedule 8 - Segmented Information (continued) Social and at Year ended Decemb er 31, 2011 Protection Transportation Environmental Health Family ultura Wing and General Services Services Services Services Service Services ment Gasworks Government Total Revenues Taxation $ 30,866,343 $ 14,021,135 $ 392,053 $ 121,608 $ $ 31,455,457 $ 5, $ - $ 16,113,225 $ 99,419,306 User fees and charges 7,372,266 8,616,220 45,687,174 1,349,217 565 20,349,400 2,648, 94,871,570 2,058,807 183,262,221 Grants 55,111 11,102,520 1,680,553 - 78,880 9,654 5,176 904,828 3,189,571 21,766,293 Investment income 154,460 80,223 109,231 298,288 3,062 66,781 (27,321) (95,947) 6,592,442 7,281,219 Penalty and interest on taxes 3,155,724 3,155,724 Obligatory reserve funds revenue recognized (14,577) 1,668,033 5,440,350 1,778,878 129,959 925,559 9,928,202 Share of net income in Kitchener Fbw er Corp. - - - - - 8,351,027 8,351,027 Asset donations 95 8,008,101 206,849 1 03,390 - 10,230 - 8,672,341 Other 143,605 83,986 1,551,070 7,419 440,041 49,090 1,415,902 1,098,664 6,838,439 Total revenue 38,577,303 43,580,218 55,067,280 208 7 , 60,743,601 8,255,526 97,236,542 41,485,019 348,674,772 Expenses Salaries, wages and benefits 33,032,953 11,496, 6, 1,1 1,381,321 32,325,486 5,933,580 5,230,204 26,502,507 123,722,490 Materials and services 2,592,883 9,2 4,28 433, 287,696 17,415,437 1,769,401 62,480,059 14,070,723 112,620,481 Debenture debt interest 192,865 24 1,0 60,623 928,442 1,213,309 - 164,075 3,542,626 Internal charges and recoveries 1,380,122 2) 41,757 2,045,540 987,479 789,294 (8,308,132) - Grants and other - 242 10,027 2,302,013 478,509 - - 3,514,479 Amortization 1,366,879 8,556, 5,367,958 89,497 77,371 5,013,734 653,903 4,953,632 3,818,458 29,898,245 Loss / (gain) on sale of assets 1 655,333 185,552 20,543 - 138,319 28,667 55,173 (1,738,165) 470,902 Total expenses 409 9,387 1,866,803 1,858,795 60,168,971 11,064,848 73,508,362 34,509,466 273,769,223 Net surplus / (deficit) (113,879) $ 12,478,WK$ 34,0 3 $ 93,405 $ (89,720) $ 574,630 $ (2,809,322) $ 23,728,180 $ 6,975,553 $ 74,905,549 48 1-52 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT Trust Funds To the Mayor and Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of The of Kitchener We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the the City of Kitchener, which comprise the statement of fi 2012, the statements of operations, change in net finan : then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of ficai explanatory information. um Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the prepay in accordance with Canadian public sectc management determines is necessary to free from material misstatement, whether Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is conducted our aud4 standards require tf obtain reasonable misstatemdfillEffilk n of the City )rporation of ember 31, he year Vid other of these financial statements umfor such internal control as ' Ifhancial statements that are financial statements based on our audit. We 1 nerally accepted auditing standards. Those uirements and plan and perform the audit to e financial statements are free from material An in p' ing "' dures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and di ures in the fins state nts. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, in the assess me f the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whethe to fraud or or. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant t entity' paration and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an o on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 49 1-53 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Trust Funds of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener as at December 31, 2012, and its results of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. 50 1-54 TRUST FUNDS Balance Sheet Year Ended December 31, 2012 2012 2011 Assets Accounts receivable $ 174,292 $ 146,983 Interest receivable 59,151 49,121 Investments (Note 2) Short -term 2,303,011 1,920,306 Long -term 8,871,29 8,674,469 See accompanying notes 51 1-55 TRUST FUNDS Statement of Continuity Year Ended December 31, 2012 Balance, beginning of year 10,788,779 2012 2011 Capital Receipts 88,779 Perpetual care $ 340,897 $ 274,368 Interest earned 442,211 428,965 Other 137,128 58,484 920,23 761,817 Expenditures Transfer to cemeteries operations 39AF4 296,605 296,605 Net change in fund qM1 6,87 465,212 Balance, beginning of year 10,788,779 0,323,567 Balance, end of the year jff 11,405,651 $ 88,779 aee aUGUMPanyiny IwLcs 52 1-56 TRUST FUNDS Notes to Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local government as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. The significant accounting policies are summarized below. AL Basis of Accounting Sources of financing and expenditures are reported on the accru s of accounting. The accrual basis of accounting recognizes receipts as they beco and measurable; expenditures are recognized as they are incurred and mea a as ult of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to um 2. Investments The long -term investments of $8,871,297 (2011 - 4,469®rl, ed on the Bala "i'�"�e Sheet at cost, have a market value of $9,003,835 (201 782,66 3. Statement of Cash Flows " "iillllllllllllllll uu° A separate statement of cash flog investing and financing activities are presented,' aarent from cash flows from operating, per financial statements. 53 1-57 TRUST FUNDS Schedule of Continuity by Fund 4A Year Ended December 31, 2012 0 M cm U i Q- V ) d >_ M LU C Q d Ccu C lC m N a U- N H U D m Perpetual Care uII ^23,260 Mount Hope Cemetery $ 583,251 $ 337 $ 0 $ $ - $ 584,538 Woodland Cemetery 4,294,060 144,071 173, 173,752 - 4,448,531 Bridgeport Cemetery 138,325 3, 5, 300 5,634 - 142,513 Williamsburg Cemetery 1,814,769 1 76,1 14,700 76,120 - 2,022,070 St. Peter's Cemetery 488,545 - 19,48 900 19,483 - 489,445 Cemetery Trusts F.E. Teremain 15,550 - 620 - 15,550 Florence V. Cober 8,783 350 - 350 - 8,783 L.F. Glick 823 - 823 - 20,664 Edna Atherton 1,33 53 - 53 - 1,331 George Wright Estate 42,614 - VII 1,698 - 1,698 - 42,614 E. L. Goetz 1,357 - 54 - 54 - 1,357 E. Weiderhold 38,065 - 1,517 - 1,517 - 38,065 Prepaid Interments 1,465 - 138,847 109,878 - - 3,590,190 $ 10, 79 $,AWO,897 $ 442,211 $ 137,128 $ 303,364 $ - $ 11,405, 651 54 1-58 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Members of the Belmont Improvement Area Board of Management We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Belmont Improvement Area Board of Management, which comprise the statement of financial position as at December 31, 2012, the statements of operations, change in net financial assets and cash flows for ear then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies they explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair pr in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting sta management determines is necessary to enable the pr free from material misstatement, whether due to frau Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion these conducted our audit in accordance with standards require that we comply with et I re obtain reasonable assurance about whet the ion of these fidliNial statements jKs, and for such int3me 4ontrol as tion of financial sl at are ror. state We belie "' t the a 'bvidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our fro n. 55 1-59 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Belmont Improvement Area Board of Management as at December 31, 2012, and its results of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. 56 1-60 BELMONT IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2012 See accompanying notes 57 1-61 2012 2011 Financial assets Cash $ 11,823 $ 13,756 Accounts receivable 175 1 13,931 Financial liabilities Accounts payable 7,408 Net financial assets 6,8 6,523 Non - financial assets Tangible capital assets 4,393 5,492 Net assets 11,207 12,015 Accumulated surplus Accumulated net revenue 6,814 6,523 Invested in tangible capital assets 4,393 5,492 Total accumulated surplus 11,207 $ 12,015 See accompanying notes 57 1-61 BELMONT IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Accumulated Surplus Year Ended December 31, 2012 2012 2011 Revenue Assessments $ 25,171 $ 25,000 Interest revenue - 94 Otherrewenue 1,6 2,488 27,582 Expenses Streetscaping 2,8 1,564 Audit 1,752 1,695 Summer maintenance 4,817 81245 Insurance V 1 ,192 Winter maintenance 10,784 13,656 Adwertis i ng 2,335 7,646 Miscellaneous Amortization 2,837 1,099 1,607 610 27,674 36,215 Net deficit for year Accumulated surplus, beginning of 14162,015 (808) (8,633) 20,648 Accumulated surplus, end of year 11,207 $ 12,015 See accompanying 58 1-62 BELMONT IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets As at December 31, 2012 2012 2011 Net financial assets, end of year $ G; $ 6,523 59 1-63 BELMONT IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Notes to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The financial statements of the Belmont Improvement Area Board of Management are the representation of management and have been prepared in acc0rdan e with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments as r mended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Charte ccountants. Since precise determination of many assets and liabilities is depende n future events, the preparation of periodic financial statements necessarily involy of estimates and approximations. These have been made using careful judgm e f g is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed in the prepar 'on f these fi 'gl statements a) Tangible capital assets " "'illlllll Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost include attributable to acquisition, construction, de ment or cost, less residual value, of the tangible cap sets, basis over their estimated useful lives as follows. Assets Amortiza eriod Equipment ears um amounts that 'directly rment of the asset. The mortized on a straight -line Annual amortization is charged in Assets under construc %red not a use. Tangible capital s as co date of receiq also rded as b) Accrual Revenues and 61b&A and in the year of disposal. et is available for productive are recorded at their fair value at the are reported on the accrual basis of accounting. The accrual izes revenues as they become available and measurable; as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of p,ation of a legal obligation to pay. cash flows is not presented, since cash flows from operating, vities are readily apparent from the other financial statements. 60 1-64 1 1111, ,, 0 J 9 1101, 5 FIJ NIA, I ma KPMG LLP Charteced Accotontanft I 11,� Kaig St(oll Soufl4 "Ind � kxyl "Ah"orlm ONI N2j 5A3 rdu pO lo I I f,r (b 9) M r 0 Y 0 ax (F, h0"mot k We have a,udilted the accompanying financ0l stalearents of Kitchener Downtown Irnprovement Area Board of Management, which comprise the statement of firianiciaI position as at December 31, 20,12, the statements of revenue and expenses and accumulated surplus and changes in net financial assets for the year then ended, and notes, comprising a Summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information- ManageMent's Responsibility tot, the Financial Stalerrients Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material! misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. A uditots" Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance wiflii Canadian generally accepted auditing standards I hose standards require that we comply wifli ethical requirements and plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement, An audit involves, performing procedures to obtain, audit evidence about the amounts and d�is,cllosures in the financial statements, The procedures, selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the finariciall statements, whether due to fraud or error In making those risk assessments,, we consider internal controls relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial staternents in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity"s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used arid the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial! statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion KPM(� I LY ", " f WRI,WY t s li. it hip, 1,14 1 r ( Y flv! KJV&� + ­flj ITMG h nor ,',m, rxl C,-Jpu,A- W "miry W4G m KMG 11P 61 1-65 Page 2 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material mmpaots. the financial position of Kitchener Downtown |mpnmemeniAme Board of Management as at December 31. 2012. and its results of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants March 79.2O13 Waterloo, Canada 62 ^� ���� � ����� KITCHENER DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Statement of Financial Position Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparaflve information for 2011 2012 2011 Financial Assets Cash $ 14,635 $ 7,255 Term deposits (note 2) 65,321 64,086 Accounts receivable 36,230 50,418 Prepaid expenses 5,279 1,488 121,465 123,247 Financial Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued charges 48,210 51,268 Due to the City of Kitchener (note 4) 11,174 12,712 59,384 63,980 Net financial assets 62,081 59,267 Non-Financial Assets 'Tangible capital assets (note 6) 23,347 21,727 Net assets $ 85,428 $ 80,994 Accumulated Surplus Reserve for future assessment write-offs $ 29,478 $ 29,478 Accumulated net revenue 32,603 29,789 Invested in tangible capital assets 23,347 21,727 Total accumulated surplus $ 85,428 $ 80,994 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 63 1-67 KITCHENER DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Statement of Revenue and Expenses and Accumulated Surplus Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 Budget Actual Actual 2012 2012 2011 Revenue Assessments $ 650,000 $ 650,000 $ 600,000 1 nte rest 1,500 1,235 1,505 Graffiti removal co-op - - 5,000 Special events income 28,000 43,408 - Other income 22,000 23,648 32,942 Member relations 701,500 718,291 639,447 Expenses Promotions and advertising 244,000 276,729 206,294 Salaries and wages 275,100 247,996 246,620 Administration 54,921 61,228 68,945 Meetings and seminars 13,000 13,517 14,256 Safety and beautification 52,500 36,549 17,626 Member relations 62,000 61,144 48,4164 Amortization - 5,520 5,282 701,521 702,683 607,487 Net revenue before other items $ (21) 15,608 31,960 Net assessment write-offs (note 4) 11,174 12,712 Net revenue (expenses) 4,434 19,248 Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 80,994 61,746 Accumullatedl surplus, end of year $ 85,428 $ 80,994 See accompanying notes to financial statements, 64 1-68 KITCHENER DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets, Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 2012 2011 Net revenue 4,434 $ 19,248 Acquiiisition of tangible capital assets (7,140) (24,689) Amortization of tangible capital assets 5,520 5,282 Change in net financial assets 2,814 (159) Net financial assets, beginning of year 59,267 59,426 Net financial assets, end of year 62,1081 $ 59,267 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 65 1-69 KITCHENER DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Notes to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2012 1. Summary of significant accounting policies: Kitchener Downtown Improvement Area Board of Managernent ("the Board") is established for the main purpose of revitalizing the Central Business District of the City of Kitchener, It is designated as a Business improvement Area (BIA) through the Ontario Municipal Act and a City of Kitchener by-taw enacted in 1977 The financial statements of the Board are the representation of management and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments, as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board (IPSAB) of the Canadian, Institute of Chartered Accountants Since precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of periodic financial statements necessarily involves the use of estimates and approximabons. These have been made using careful jiudlgment- (a) Tangible capital assets", Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost which iincludes amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, of the tangible capital assets, excluding land and landfill sites, are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Asset Useful Life - Years Computers 4 years Furniture and fixtures 7 years Leasehold improvements 7 years Annual amortization is charged in the year of acquisition and in the year of disposal. Assets under construction are not amortized until the asset is available for productive use. Tangible capital assets received as contributions are recorded at their fair value at the date of receipt and also are recorded as revenue, (b) Accrual basis of accounting: The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable; expenditures are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. 66 1-70 KITCHENER DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Notes to Financial Statements,, page 2 Year ended December 31, 2012 2. Term deposits: The term deposits consist of the following: Principal Maturity Rate $55,046 September 13, 2013 0.70% $10,275 January 3, 2014 0,80% 3. Commitments: During 2011„ the Board executed a new joint premises lease agreement with two other unrelated parties. The lease allows for certain amounts of exclusive space for the Board and certain amounts of common area space shared with the other joint tenants. The lease expires an June 30, 2016. The Board is committed to the following minimum payments under the agreement: 2013 $ 33,089 2014 33,906 2015 34,723 20116 17,567 4. City of Kitchener: The Board receives assessment income from the City of Kitchener for its operations- During the year, assessment write-offs were incurred for $11,174. This amount was paid to the City of Kitchener in 2013. 5. Statement of cash flows: A separate statement of cash flows is not presented since cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are readily apparent from the other financial statements. 67 1-71 KITCHENER DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT AREA BOARD OF MANAGEMEN Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 . Tangible capital assets- $ 30,899 $ 7,140 $ - $ - $ 38 „039 $ 9 „172 21,727 $ - $ 5, 520 $ 14,692 $ 23,347 68 1-72 Accumulated Net Accumulated Net Balance, amortization, book value, amortization, book value, Opening Disposals/ Write- end of begininiing beginning end of end of balance Additions "Transfers downs year of year of year Deletions Arnortization year year Computers $ 6 „210 886 $ - $ 7,096 $ 4,788 $ 1,422 $ 1,117 $ 5,905 $ 1,191 Furniture 21,191 6,264 27 „445 3,884 17 „301 3 „903 7,787 19,658 Leasehold improvements 3 „498 - 3,498 600 2,998 500 1,0100 2,498 $ 30,899 $ 7,140 $ - $ - $ 38 „039 $ 9 „172 21,727 $ - $ 5, 520 $ 14,692 $ 23,347 68 1-72 1 j I I , nI'M KPMG UP 7w44001M') 4 5 19) N T.8800 Chatleired AccownNmts M'1' 88t 0 Kuo Y-r'+ Souflh VV0101k,") C)H N4��'J fo, lifie members of the Kitchener Public Library Board We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Kitchener Public Library, which coniprise the statement of flnanciaJ position as at December 31, 2�O 12 and the statements of revenues, expenses and accumulated net revenue and changes in net financial assets for the year then ended, and notes, comprising a: Summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information, ManagemeM's Responsibifity for the Financial Staternents Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian public !sector accounting standards, and for such internal' control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Aoditors'Responsibifily Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial Statements based on OUT audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted audiiting standards, 't'hose standards require that we cornply with ethical reqwrernents and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance abolUt whether the financiat staternents are free from material misstatement, An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the aniounts and disclosures in ilie financial statements, The procedures selected depenct on our judginient, including the assessment of the risks of material rnisstateinent of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In rnaking those risk assessments, we consider internal controt relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the CirCUnislances, but not for the purpose of expressing an op,inion on the effectiveness of the entity's, internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness Of accounting estitTiates made by management, as welil as evaluating tt'ne overalt presentation of the financial statements We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a, lbaisis for our qualified aucift opinion, 69 1-73 Basis for Qtjanfied Ooinion In cornmon with many Public library boards, the Kitchener Public Library derives revenue from fines, rentals, partnerships, photocopying and other rniscellaneous revenues, the con'ripMeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification, Accordingly, OUr verification of these revenues was firnited to the airnounts recorded in the records of the enUty and we were not able to d0crrninc whcthcr any adjustments might be necessary to contributions, excess of revenues over expenses, current assets and net financial assets. Qualified Opinion In Our opiin,ion, except for the possiible effects on the financial statements of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opiriion paragraph, the financiM statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial: position of the Kitchener Public Library as at December 31, 2012, and its results of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian Public sector accounting standards. Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants April 17, 2013 Watcrloo, Canada 70 1-74 KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 2012 2011 Financial Assets Cash $ 1,293,830 1,099,422 Accounts receivable 54,285 86,094 Due from City of Kitchener 93,546 66,507 1,441,661 1,252,023 Financial Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 628,189 534,798 Deferred revenue (note 2) 776,239 717,421 1,404,428 1,252,219 Net financial assets (debt) 37,233 (196) Non-Financial Assets Tangible capitals assets (note 3) Accumulated Surplus General Invested in tangible capital assets Reserves 5,233,569 5,638,308 $ 5,270,802 $ 5,538,112 233 $ (196) 6,233,569 6,538,308 Net assets $ 5,270,802 $ 5,538,112 See accompanying notes to financial statements, 71 1-75 KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Accumulated Net Revenue Year ended December 31, 2012„ with comparative information for 2011 2012 2011 Revenue: 7,516,684 7,357,235 Grants: 1,497,885 1,578,672 Province of Ontario $ 286,755 $ 286,755 City of Kitchener: 150,073 212,715 Operating 9,055,142 8,927,661 Capital and special (note 4) 319,771 560,887 Special grants (note 5) 20,807 67,165 Fines 237,670 256,405 Interest and miscellaneous 33,862 28,337 Partnerships 22,802 38,977 Room rental 6,661 7,212 Photocopy 20,413 22,282 10,003,883 10,195,681 Expenses: Personnel costs (Schedule) 7,516,684 7,357,235 Resource materials 1,497,885 1,578,672 Equipment (Schedule) 408,376 411,017 Administrative (Schedule) 150,073 212,715 Facilities costs (Schedule) 423,692 435,880 Processing/bindery 110,116 86,691 Programs and publicity (Schedule) 42,634 63,572 General library equipment 17,383 9,070 Expenditures related to capital and special (note 4) 83,643 156,699 Required expenditures related to special grants (note 5) 20,807 67.165 10,271,193 10,378,716 Net deficit (267,310) (183,035) Accumulated net revenue, beginnings of year 5,538,112 5,721,147 Accumulated net revenue, end of year $ 5,270,802 $ 5,538,112 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 72 1-76 KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY Statement of Changes in Net Financial Assets Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 2.012 2011 Deficiency of revenue over expenditures $ (267,310) $ (183,035) Acquisition of tangible capital assets (1,122,815) (1,266,294), Amortization of tangible capital assets 1,427,654 1,448,780 Change in net financial assets 37,429 (549) Net financial assets (debt), beginning of year (196) 353 Net financial assets (debt), end of year 37,233 $ (196) See accompanying notes to financial statements. 73 1-77 h0no rr Year ended December 31, 2012 The Kitchener Public Library (the "Board"), was incorporated as a not-for-profit organization, without share capital, under the laws of Ontario. It is a Board of the City of Kitchener (the "City ") and is i dependent on the City for a significant portion of its operating and capital funding. The Board contributes to the community as a resource and a gateway with sources of information and works of imagination. The financial statements of the Board are the representation of management and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments, as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Since precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of periodic financial statements necessarily involves the use of estimates and approximations. These have been made using careful judgments, The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of these financial statements. 11. Significant accounting policies: (a) Accrual basis of accounting: The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable; expenditures are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay, (b) Tangible capital assets: Tangible, capital assets are recorded at cost which includes amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, of the tangible capital assets, excluding land are amortized on a straight- line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Furniture, fixtures and equipment Specialty and other equipment Computer Books ands audio visual resources Deferred revenue* 10 - 30 years 8 years 3 - 10 years 2 - 10 years Deferred revenue represents the annual Board's approval of the appropriation of unspent funds,, and are subject to external restrictions as to how the funds are disbursed). These appropriations are included in required expenses and are subsequently charged directly to operations when spent, 74 1-78 KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY Notes to Financial Statements, page 2 Year ended December 31, 2012 3. Tangible capital) assets: Computer Accumulated Net book Accumulated Net book Balance, amortization,, value, amortization, value, ,Opening end of beginning beginning end of end of balance Reclassification Additions year of year of year Amortization year year 33,422 5,951 65,568 29,738 Books and audio visual resources $ 13,384,347 $ - $ 931,300 $ 14,315,647 $ 8,927,708 $ 4,456,639 $ 1,212,577 $ 10,140,285 $ 4,176,362 Computer 1,279,410 6,1090 161,412 1,446,912 650,683 628,727 159,794 818.834 628,078 Furniture fixtures and equipment 702,647 - 30,103 732,750 283,127 419,520 49,232 332,359 400,391 Other equipment and vehicle 101,3,96 (6,090) - 95,306 67,974 33,422 5,951 65,568 29,738 $, 15,467,800 $ - $ 1,122,815 $ 1'6,590,615 $ 9,929,492 $ 6,538,308 $ 1,427,554 $ 11,357,1046 $ 5,233,569 75 1-79 KITCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY Notes to Financial Statements, page 3 Year ended December 31, 2012 3. Tangible capital assets (December 31, 2011)- Accumulated Net book Accumulated Net book Balance, amortization, value, amortization, value, Opening end of beginning beginning end of end of balance Additions year of year of year Amortization year year Books and audio visual resources $ 12,541,568 $ 842,779 $ 13,384,347 $ 7,694,277 $ 4,847,291 $ 1,233,431 $ 8,927,708 $ 4,456,639 Computer 948,161 331,249 1,279,410 482,199 465,962 168,484 650,683 628,727 Furniture fixtures and equipment 631,487 71,160 702,647 267,710 363,777 15,417 283,127 419,520 Other equipment and vehicle 80,290 21,106 101,3,96 36,526 43,764 31,448 67,974 33,422 $ 14,201,606 $ 1,266,294 $ 15,467,800 $ 8,480,712 $ 5,720,794 $ 11,448.780 $ 9,929.492 $ 5538,308 76 1-80 Year ended December 31 � 2012 4. Capital and special grants: Each year, the City approves capital and special grants for the Board to purchase specific capital items. The capital grants approved for 2012 included $84,600 for general renovations, maintenance and upgrading of existing facilities, $179,925 for communication infrastructure and technology upgrades, and $1140,000 for Forest Heights branch roof repair. The portion of these grants and previous year grants that are included in revenue in 2012, is $319,771 (2011 - $560,887). 5. Special grants: In 2012, the Board received various special non-recurring grants and donations totaling $1137,040 (2011 - $226,313). The portion of these grants and previous year special grants that are included in revenue in 2012, is $20,807 (2011 - $67,165). The remainder is included in deferred revenue. 6. Pension plan: The Board makes contributions to the Ontario, Municipal Employees Retirement Systems (OMERS), which is a mufti-employer plan, on behalf of its staff. The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rate of pay. During the year, the Boards ncurred expenses equal to $517,867 (2011 - $436,805) for current service on behalf of its staff. 7. Related party transactions: The Kitchener Public Library Foundation (the "Foundation") is an independent organization which raises funds to support the development of the Kitchener Public Library. The accounts of the Foundation are not included in these financial statements. During the year, the Foundation donated $111,609 1(2011 - $7,,833) to the Board to fund various projects. 8. Statement of cash flows: A separate statement of cash flows is not presented, since cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are readily apparent from the other financial statements. 77 1-81 INUTCHENER PUBLIC LIBRARY Schedule of Personnel, Equipment, Administrative, Facilities and Programs and Publicity Expenses Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 Equipment: Technology Equipment maintenance Amortization $ 7,516,684 $ 7,357,235 $ 168,742 $ 162,136 24,657 33,902 214,977 214,979 2012 2011 Personnel: 209,183 Country Hills building Salaries $ 6,208,582 $ 6,151,533 Health benefits 345,520 312,392 Pension benefits 760,451 670.924 Employment insurance 126,507 119,918 WSIB 23,686 1%803 Sick leave reserve 25,000 25,000 Staff training 26,938 57,665 Equipment: Technology Equipment maintenance Amortization $ 7,516,684 $ 7,357,235 $ 168,742 $ 162,136 24,657 33,902 214,977 214,979 Facilities: Facilities expenses $ 408,376 $ 411,017 Administrative: 209,183 Country Hills building Postage and delivery $ 11,970 $ 170549 Insurance 17,160 16,555 Professional services 36,760 74,153 General business 32,810 5,0,411 Telephone 23,806 20,222 Stationery 27,567 33,825 19,309 $ 150,073 $ 212,715 Facilities: Facilities expenses $ 189,616 $ 209,183 Country Hills building 37,380 41,982 Main utilities 151,360 143,843 Forest Heights utilities 21,338 18,137 Pioneer Park building 18,5811 19,309 Grand River Stanley Park building 5,417 3,426 $ 423,692 $ 435,880 Programs and publicity: Promotional $ 26,872 $ 29,960 Public programs 15,762 33,612 $ 42,634 $ 63,572 78 1-82 IPIVIG LLP Telephone 519-747 -G900 ChaMmd Accountants Fax 51 9-747 -8 30 115 King street South, Vd Fbor Internet vvvvw.lpmg.ca Waterloo ON N2J 5A3 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Directors of The Centre in the Square Inc. We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Centre in the Square Inc., which comprise the financial position as at December 31 , 2012, the statements of operations, changes in net financial assets, and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes, comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibfity for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsbifky Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance aboutwhetherthe financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on ourjudgment. including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments,we consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe thatthe audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basisfor our audit opinion. KPMG LLP, is a Ceredien lim iced lid} ility perheraho ands member firm of the KPMG network of hdeperdentmember funs affiliated with KPMG hternetioral Cooperative C' KPMG htemetioraI'), a AN in entity. KPMG Ce7ade providmaervicm to KPMG LLP. 79 1-83 Page 2 Opinpn In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Centre in the Square Inc. as at December 31, 2012, and its results of operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards. ,4YW,,- ZVO Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants April 16, 2013 Waterloo, Canada 80 1-84 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 2012 2011 Net Assets Financial assets: Cash $ 3,353,370 $ 3,135,487 Due from The City of Kitchener 89,496 94,717 Funds held with The City of Kitchener (note 2) 278,725 279,886 Accounts receivable 117,354 97,363 Interest receivable 3,630 3,392 Costs to be recovered 347,483 257,185 Investments (note 4) 1,432,046 1,412,439 Total financial assets 5,622,104 5,280,469 Financial liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,373,288 1,164,079 Deferred revenue (note 5) 2,246,350 1,724,480 3,619,638 2,888,559 Net financial assets 2,002,466 2,391,910 Non - financial assets: Tangible capital assets (note 11) 8,774,535 8,794,075 Inventories (note 3) 52,905 39,705 Prepaid expenses 190,440 90,720 9,017,880 8,924,500 Net assets $ 11,020,346 $ 11,316,410 Accumulated Surplus Operating fund activities (note 12) $ - $ - Reserves - Capital (note 6) 327,913 576,384 Reserves - Performance Development (note 7) 461,180 514,359 Reserves - Sustainability (note 8) - - Reserves - Restricted (note 9) 1,456,718 1,431,592 Invested in tangible capital assets 8,774,535 8,794,075 Accumulated surplus $ 11,020,346 $ 11,316,410 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 81 1-85 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Statement of Operations Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 Expenses: Budget 2012 Actual 2012 Actual 2011 Direct: (unaudited) Revenues: 5,500,000 5,508,542 5,217,044 Performances $ 5,686,504 $ 5,595,703 $ 5,214,435 Ticket surcharge (notes 6 and 8) 266,319 226,068 284,748 Grants from The City of Kitchener - Operating 1,371,449 1,371,449 1,420,089 Grants from The City of Kitchener - Capital 242,000 242,335 237,000 Grants from other governments - Capital - - 415,958 Grants from other governments - Operating 40,000 40,000 40,000 Capital donations - 10,000 75,000 Donations 2,500 10,881 19,270 Investment income 76,000 101,508 91,231 Other 2,311,175 2,105,459 1,842,611 Gain (loss) on investments 80,000 (16,436) 27,429 Sale of assets - 8,000 - Total revenue 10,075,947 9,694,967 9,667,771 Expenses: Direct: Performances 5,500,000 5,508,542 5,217,044 Bar operations 200,000 208,768 176,413 Programme 38,500 15,110 22,017 Memberships 10,000 6,105 20 Ticket services 150,000 111,558 140,590 Financial services 5,000 2,323 2,615 Operating: Administration 810,732 829,646 790,239 Box office 10,200 9,180 9,558 Promotion 496,511 449,969 462,274 Occupancy 743,058 689,225 675,629 Salaries and wages 3,062,554 2,956,723 2,735,583 Recoveries - performances (1,748,875) (1,637,104) (1,696,952) Amortization 600,000 621,628 607,608 Write down of tangible capital assets 25,000 28,032 112,436 Reserves expenditures 173,243 190,165 134,168 Refund to The City of Kitchener 12 1,161 9,100 Total expenses $ 10,075,935 9,991,031 9,398,342 Excess of revenues over expenses (expenses over revenue) (296,064) 269,429 Accumulated surplus, beginning of year 11,316,410 11,046,981 Accumulated surplus, end of year $ 11,020,346 $ 11,316,410 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 82 1-86 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 2011 2012 2011 Excess of revenues over expenses (expenses over revenue) $ (296,064) $ 269,429 Acquisition of tangible capital assets (630,120) (1,147,243) Amortization of tangible capital assets 621,628 607,608 Write -downs of tangible capital assets 28,032 112,436 (276,524) (157,770) Net (acquisition) use of supplies inventory Acquisition use of prepaid expenses Decrease in net financial assets Net financial assets, beginning of year 13,200) 12,514 (389,444) 2,391,910 (195,491) 2,587,401 Net financial assets, end of year $ 2,002,466 $ 2,391,910 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 83 1-87 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Statement of Cash Flow Year ended December 31, 2012, with comparative information for 20111 2012 2011 Operating activities Excess of revenues over expenses $ (296,064) 269,42'91 Items not involving cash: Amortization 621,628 607,6018 Write down of tangible capital assets 28,1032 112,436 Change in ncn-cash operating working capital 514,014 (6,267) Cash provided by operating activities 867,6110 983,2016 Capital activities: Cash used to acquire tangible capital assets (630,120) (1,147,243,) Investing activities. Decrease (increase) in investments (19,607) 253,477 Increase in cash 217,883 89,440, Cash, beginning of year 3,135,487 3,,046,047 Cash, end of year $ 3,353,370 $ 3,135,487 See accompanying notes to financial statements. 84 1-88 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements Year ended December 31, 2012 The mission of The Centre in the Square. Inc. ( "The Centre "), is to create memorable experiences. It is incorporated as a municipal, not - for - profit corporation without share capital, is exempt from income taxes under the Income Tax Act, and is a registered charity. The Centre is a Board of The City of Kitchener ( "the City ") and receives a portion of its operating and capital funding from the City. 1. Significant accounting policies: The financial statements of The Centre are the representation of management and have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for local governments, as recommended by the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. Since precise determination of many assets and liabilities is dependent upon future events, the preparation of periodic financial statements necessarily involves the use of estimates and approximations. These have been made using careful judgment. (a) Tangible capital assets: Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost which includes amounts that are directly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of the asset. The cost, less residual value, of the tangible capital assets, excluding land, are amortized on a straight - line basis over their estimated useful lives as follows: Asset Rate Building 9 - 100 years Equipment 4 - 50 years Computers 5 - 14 years Software 3 years Site 10 - 50 years (b) Accrual basis of accounting: The accrual basis of accounting, recognizes revenues as they become available and measurable, expenditures are recognized as they are incurred and measurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legal obligation to pay. 85 1-89 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 1. Significant accounting policies (continued): (c) Inventories: Bar stock inventories are valued at the most recent replacement cost. Supplies inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value on a first -in, first -out basis. Net realizable value is defined as replacement cost. (d) Investments: Investments are recorded at the lower of cost or market value on a fund portfolio basis. Interest income and all expenses are fully accrued. (e) Deferred revenue: Performance revenue is recognized when the show occurs. Deferred gift certificate revenue is an estimate based upon gift certificate sales during the period from July 1 to December 31 of the current year. 2. Funds held with The City of Kitchener: Funds held with the City represent cash held in a pooled fund by the City on behalf of the Centre. 3. Inventories: Inventories consist of the following: 2012 2011 Bar stock $ 51,769 $ 35,034 Supplies 1,136 4,671 $ 52,905 $ 39,705 86 1-90 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 4. Investments: $ 75,960 $ 142,654 Performances 1,970,898 Investments consist of Gift certificates 56,264 52,195 Donations 33,179 Carrying value Market Carrying value Market Other 2012 2012 2011 2011 Shares $ 947,871 $ 1,157,228 $ 994,108 $ 1,123,668 Bonds 478,811 484,489 412,022 425,697 Cash 5,364 5,364 6,309 6,309 $ 1,432,046 $ 1,647,081 $ 1,412,439 $ 1,555,674 5. Deferred revenue: Deferred revenue consists of the following: 2012 2011 Sponsorships $ 75,960 $ 142,654 Performances 1,970,898 1,421,393 Gift certificates 56,264 52,195 Donations 33,179 33,179 Membership 18,228 2,839 Other 91,821 72,220 $ 2,246,350 $ 1,724,480 6. Capital Reserve Fund: The Capital Reserve Fund represents the collection of a surcharge from sale of tickets, accumulation of grant revenues and fundraising, plus interest earned. At the direction of the Board of Directors, expenditures from the Capital Reserve Fund are made to finance, in whole or in part, major capital items or replacements and major maintenance projects. 87 1-91 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 7. Performance Development Reserve Fund: The Centre has an agreement with the City, whereby The Centre's annual operating net revenue is shared equally between The Centre and the City. At the direction of the Board of Directors, transfers are made to and from the Performance Development Reserve Fund, equal to one -half of the annual operating net revenue. In 2011, The Centre's Board of Directors approved the transfer of half of the 2011 net operating surplus to the Performance Development Reserve Fund. 8. Sustainability Reserve Fund: Revenues for this Fund come from fundraising contributions. At the direction of the Board of Directors, funds are allocated for specific capital projects and programming initiatives to ensure the long -term sustainability of The Centre. During 2011, the Board of Directors directed that the remainder of this fund be used to match grants from provincial and federal governments to fund the Infrastructure Stimulus Funding capital improvements. 9. Restricted Fund: The Restricted Fund was set up by the Board of Directors of The Centre in 2000 by a transfer of investments from the Sustainability Reserve Fund in accordance with the Restricted Fund Policy. Income from this fund is to be used for capital requirements, special projects and /or new programming initiatives that help further The Centre's mandate. 10. 2012 budget: The original budgeted figures were approved by the Board of Directors at their meeting in September 2011 and included certain expenses and offsetting recoveries on a net basis. For purposes of presentation in these financial statements, these items have been shown as gross amounts. 88 1-92 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 11. Tangible capital assets: Accumulated Net Accumulated Net Balance, amortization, book value, amortization, book value, Opening Disposals/ Write- end of beginning beginning end of end of balance Additions Transfers downs year of year of year Deletions Amortization year year Land $ 975,300 $ - $ - $ $ 975,300 $ - $ 975,300 $ - $ - $ - $ 975,300 Building 8,321,215 435,859 (126,097) 8,630,977 3,652,340 4,668,875 (107,425) 243,467 3,788,382 4,842,595 Equipment 4,756,885 93,758 (67,934) 4,782,709 2,579,364 2,177,521 (75,865) 288,409 2,791,908 1,990,801 Computers 279,525 69,470 - 348,995 137,498 142,027 35,246 172,744 176,251 Software 120,824 - 5,545 126,369 120,824 - 1,848 122,672 3,697 Site 1,358,248 31,033 (19, 630) 1,369,651 550,732 807,516 (19, 630) 52,658 583,760 785,891 WIP 22,836 - (22,836) - - 22,836 - - - $ 15,834,833 $ 630,120 $ (230,952) $ - $ 16,234,001 $ 7,040,758 $ 8,794,075 $ (202,920) $ 621,628 $ 7,459,466 $ 8,774,535 89 1-93 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 12. Operating fund activities: Budget Actual Actual 2012 2012 2011 Revenues: Performances $ 5,686,504 $ 5,595,703 $ 5,214,435 Grants from City of Kitchener 1,371,449 1,371,449 1,420,079 Grants, other Governments and Foundations 40,000 40,000 40,000 Donations 2,500 7,020 14,625 Investment income 1,000 33,033 22,126 Other 2,176, 251 2,105,160 1,841,965 Total revenue 9,277,704 9,152,365 8,553,230 Current fund expenditures: Direct: Performances 5,500,000 5,508,540 5,217,044 Bar operations 200,000 208,768 176,413 Programme 38,500 15,110 22,017 Memberships 10,000 6,105 20 Ticket services 5,000 2,323 2,615 Financial services 150,000 111,558 140,590 Operating: Administration 810,732 829,646 790,239 Box office 10,200 9,180 9,558 Promotion 496,511 449,969 462,274 Occupancy 743,058 689,225 675,629 Salaries and wages 3,062,554 2,956,723 2,735,583 Recoveries - performances (1,748,875) (1,637,104) (1,696,952) Total current fund expenditures 9,277,680 9,150,043 8,535,030 Operating fund net revenues before amortization 24 2,322 18,200 Transfer from reserve funds (12) (1,161) (9,100) Transfer to City of Kitchener (12) (1,161) (9,100) Fund balances, end of year $ - $ - $ 90 1-94 THE CENTRE IN THE SQUARE INC. Notes to Financial Statements, continued Year ended December 31, 2012 13. Schedule of reserve funds: 91 1-95 Performance Total Development Capital Sustainability Restricted Funds Revenue: Donations and sundry $ 10,300 $ 3,861 $ 14,161 Grants from The City of Kitchener 242,335 - 242,335 Ticket surcharge 226,068 - 226,068 Investment income 8,024 6,376 54,074 68,474 Gain (loss) on investments - - (16,436) (16,436) Sale of assets - 8,000 - 8,000 8,024 493,079 41,499 542,602 Expenditures: Cost of fundraising - 111,430 - 111,430 Professional fees - - 16,373 16,373 Programming grant 62,364 - - 62,364 62,364 111,430 16,373 190,167 Excess of revenue over expenditures (expenditures over revenue) (54,340) 381,649 25,126 352,435 Transfer to accumulated surplus - tangible capital assets - (630,120) - (630,120) Other transfers 1,161 - - 1,161 Balance, beginning of year 514,359 576,384 1,431,592 2,522,335 Balance, end of year $ 461,180 $ 327,913 $ $ 1,456,718 $ 2,245,811 91 1-95 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Mayor and Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener We have audited the accompanying statement of operations of The Cor ion of the City of preparing such a financial statement, and for s determines is necessary to enable the preparation of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion conducted our audit in accordance with Those standards require audit to obtain reasonal material misstatementA An audit involves disclosures in the including th whether relev the en1 d audit procedure . exp g an opinion includ lusting the of accoun timate of the finance i with about as management t that is free from M enfased on our audit. We era epted auditing standards. juirements and plan and perform the the financial statement is free from (areaai audit evidence about the amounts and t. edures selected depend on our judgment, s of material misstatement of the financial statement, ng those risk assessments, we consider internal control fair presentation of the financial statement in order to opriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of he effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also :)priateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness e by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation We believe that tFWaudit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 92 1-96 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statement presents fairly, in all material respects the results of operations of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener Gasworks Enterprise for the year ended December 31, 2012 in accordance with Canadian public sector accounting standards relcvan44n nrcnarinn ciinh a financial c+a+omcn4 93 1-97 GASWORKS ENTERPRISE Statement of Operations and Accumulated Surplus Year ended December 31, 2012 2012 2012 2011 Budget Actual Actual (Unaudited) Ak DELIVERY OPERATIONS Gas delivery Revenues 34,962,242 4 8 42,988,230 Expenses 18,800,667 6 , 22,821,885 16,161,57 1,216,2 0,166,345 Other programs Revenues 8, 1 9,342,126 N6,1 62 Expenses ,991 643,757 60 4,020 ,698,369 2,580,402 Contact Centre Revenues 7 696,768 681,503 Expenses 715, 696,768 681,503 Excess of revenue over expenses 595 14,590 22,746,747 Accumulated Surplus - Deliv Balance at the beginning of 91,149,210 91,149,210 84,182,105 Interest Revenue - 120,710 - Transfer to Tax Stabi nReserve - - (2,000,000) Transfer to Gas Ca vestme (3,278,501) (6,306,063) (6,977,331) Transfers to City of Ki r (7,245,460) (7,245,460) (6,802,311) 80,625,249 77,718,397 68,402,463 Add exc over ses 18,265,595 23,914,590 22,746,747 Bala end of Ilk" 98,890,844 101,632,987 91,149,210 SUP ERATIONS Gas sup Revenues 43,556,017 35,132,756 46,150,650 Expenses 41,378,216 34,726,828 46,701,556 Excess of revenue ver expenses 2,177,801 405,928 (550,906) Accumulated Surplus (Deficit) - Supply Balance at beginning of the year Add excess of revenue over expenses 2,415,760 2,415,760 2,966,666 2,177,801 405,928 (550,906) Balance at end of period 4,593,561 2,821,688 2,415,760 94 1-98 KITCHENER GENERATION CORPORATION Statement of Financial Position As at December 31, 2012 Net financial debt Non - financial assets Tangible capital assets - net (Note 4) 4,180,532 Total non -current assets 4,180,532 Accumulated Surplus (Note 5) $ 388,170 95 1-99 KITCHENER GENERATION CORPORATION Statement of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2012 96 1-100 2012 2012 Budget Revenues Sale of Electricity $ 393,000 $ 415,394 Total revenues 393,000 415,394 Expenses Maintenance 14,133 Professional services - 3,241 Amortization 32,252 232,252 Total expenses 252,752 491626 ilk Surplus before interest and provision for payment in -lieu of corporate income taxes ,248 165,768 Interest expense 99,253 198,972 Deficit before provision for payments -in -lieu of corporate income taxes (59,005) (33,204) Provision for payments -in -lieu of corporat axes - - Annual deficit $ Ift,005) $ (33,204) 96 1-100 KITCHENER GENERATION CORPORATION Statement of Change in Net Financial Debt Year ended December 31, 2012 2012 Annual deficit $ (33,204) Amortization of tangible capital assets 232,252 Acquisition of tangible capital assets ,412,784) Change in net financial debt ,213,736) Net financial debt, beginning of year - Net financial debt, end of year AM (4,213,736) 97 1-101 KITCHENER GENERATION CORPORATION Statement of Cash Flow Year Ended December 31, 2012 2012 Operating Annual deficit $ (33,204) Items not involving cash Amortization 2321252 Net change in non -cash operating working capital - Net chance in cash from weratina activities 199.048 Cash and cash equivalents, end of 98 1-102 KITCHENER GENERATION CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 1. Incorporation On December 9, 2011, Kitchener Generation Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the Business Corporation Act (Ontario). Effective January 1, 2012, he Corporation of the City of Kitchener transferred the solar roof asset constructed o surface of the Kitchener Operations Facility to the Company in exchange for 1 of the Company's common shares and interest bearing debt. 2. Significant Accounting Policies a. Basis of Accounting The financial statements have been pre Canadian generally accepted accounti established by the Public Sector Acco Chartered Accountants. Tangible Capital Assets Tangible capital assets are directly attributable to acqu4 asset. The cost less residua straight -line basis over its esti Revenue Recognition includes all amounts that are ment or betterment of the I asset is amortized on a ears. sale of electricity on the basis of regular generation since the last meter reading to itiori-bMW assets and liabilities is dependent upon future of periodic financial statements necessarily involves the use (imations. These have been made using careful judgments. �r from these estimates. 2 the Company incurred an unsecured promissory note payable to ity of Kitchener. For shareholder debt, payments are made annually ncipal. Interest is calculated at the fixed rate of 5.01% per annum. $198,972. Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Book Value Opening balance - - - Additions 4,412,784 - 4,412,784 Depreciation expense - 232,252 (232,252) Disposals - - - Ending balance 4,412,784 232,252 4,180,532 99 1-103 KITCHENER GENERATION CORPORATION Notes to Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2012 5. Accumulated Surplus The accumulated surplus consists of the following: 2012 Share capital - common shares (Note 6) 421,374 Retained earnings Ae (33,204) 6. Share Capital Authorized Unlimited common shares Issued 1,000 common shares 7. Comparative Figures $ 388,170 operations. 100 1-104 n4PMG: LL,P Mtrp,lti Ni w Q",r V fir 14 P 8800 chartered Accountants ho, Cdr M) 14 � 8830 115 Kmq Smm hqmml wmW rArnoq.a;i ward 4' hxm `JU ma loo a N rw 2 I 'Aw3 To the Shareholders of Kitchener Power Corp v"'N+e have audited the accompanying consolidated financial stateruents of Kitchener Power Coarp., which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as at Decermber 31, 2012, the consolidated statermen�ts of operations and comprehensive incomnee retained earrivigs and cash flows for the year then ended, and notes, cornprhsingi a surminary of significant accounting policies arid other explanatory information Marnagerr're l s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparaborn and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements rn accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines us necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial) statements that are free frown material misstatement, 'whether due to fraud or error Auditors' l° esponsidaUdy Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on otar audit We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generatly accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial staterments are tree from material misstatement. Ann audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the arrnouants and disclosures in the consolidated financial statemernts. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, rrncl uding tfne assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financiall statements, whether due to fraud or error. In retaking those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statermernts In order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's Internal control. Ani audit also Includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting popucies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consoliidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and approp6ate to provide a basis for our audit opinion, YG Pv11n E.LV 1, 11 1 ,r i "i,, fr ri "7l'w")Iv t W,wvn 1 0, q a. ho, r +f iPror KPMG n Iv 1:Y 0 I,N yn7e T{ h,", 911'iv d -0 K NAi. Ir,Po:irrx r r i, mq'.rx'.fral— I� f M C",,, da rer it .P' 101 1-105 Page 2 Opiolon In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present haidy, in all nvatena| respects, the consolidated financial position of Kitchener Power Corp as at December 31 2012. and its consolidated results of operations and its oonmo5d*tedmamh Mows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Chartered Accountants. Licensed Public Accountants 8pir|5.2O13 Waterloo, Canada 102 1-106 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET As at December 31st ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable (note 4) Inventories (note 5) Prepaid expense Payment -in -lieu of corporate income taxes receivable Current portion of regulatory assets (note 18) Total current assets Non - current assets Capital assets — net of accumulated amortization (note 6) Regulatory assets (note 18) Future income tax assets (note 19) Total non - current assets Total assets See accompanying notes 103 2012 2011 $ 20,755,014 $ 23,456,329 37,972,485 37,610,347 3,162,744 3,421,943 818,210 696,284 1,468,974 453,540 906,521 2,796,689 65,083,948 68,435,132 172,564,699 152, 895, 083 13,865,077 21,536,416 6,737,762 13,287,674 193,167,538 187,719,173 $ 258,251,486 $ 256,154,305 1-107 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Continued) As at December 31St 2012 2011 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (note 7) $ 24,771,203 $ 21,805,253 Current portion of long term debt 912,029 874,212 Current portion of customers and construction deposits (note 8) 7,164,341 7,649,045 Current portion of regulatory liabilities (note 18) 680,687 2,779,430 Total current liabilities 33,528,260 33,107,940 Long -term liabilities Long -term debt (note 9) 83,932,076 84,844,106 Customer deposits (note 8) 3,873,602 3,797,881 Post - employment benefits (note 11) 5,605,316 5,466,421 Regulatory liabilities (note 18) 14,195,249 17,338,259 Total long -term liabilities 107,606,243 111,446,667 Total liabilities 141,134,503 144,554,607 Shareholders' equity Share capital — common shares (note 12) 66,389,385 66,389,385 Retained earnings 50,727,598 45,210,313 Total shareholders' equity 117,116,983 111,599,698 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 258,251,486 $ 256,154,305 See accompanying notes 104 1-108 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF RETAINED EARNINGS As at December 31St Retained earnings, beginning of year Net Income Dividends paid out (note 23) Retained earnings, end of year See accompanying notes 2012 2011 $ 45,210,313 $ 39,457,709 9,157,285 9,052,604 (3,640,000) (3,300,000) $ 50,727,598 $ 45,210,313 105 1-109 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME For the year ended December 31St 2012 2011 REVENUE Sales revenue Distribution services revenue $40,852,106 $38,326,403 Electric energy services (note 13) 170,345,103 163,154,684 211,197,209 201,481,087 Other revenue Other investment income 447,628 444,625 Late payment penalties 255,787 248,288 Miscellaneous revenue (note 14) 916,999 1,005,182 1,620,414 1,698,095 Non - utility operations revenue Energy Conservation - OPA Funding (note 15) 914,431 766,832 Total revenue 213,732,054 203,946,014 EXPENSE Operation expense Electric energy services (note 13) 170,345,103 163,154,684 Distribution operations and maintenance 10,048,062 7,869,812 Customer accounts 3,450,896 2,689,629 General administration 2,711,806 2,931,990 Community relations 251,912 533,979 Property and capital taxes 352,736 425,860 Amortization (note 16) 9,159,173 9,654,186 196,319,688 187, 260,140 Non - utility operation expense Energy conservation - OPA programs (note 15) 763,301 564,037 Total expense 197,082,989 187,824,177 Income before interest and provision for 16,649,065 16,121,837 payments -in -lieu of corporate income taxes Interest expense 5,834,702 4,764,050 Income before provision for payments -in -lieu 10,814,363 11,357,787 of corporate income taxes Provision for payments -in -lieu of corporate income taxes (note 19) 1,657,079 2,305,183 NET INCOME $ 9,157,284 $ 9,052,604 See accompanying notes 106 1-110 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the year ended December 31St 2012 2011 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income $ 9,157,284 $ 9,052,604 Add (deduct) charges to operations not requiring a current cash payment Gain on disposal of capital assets (86,908) (2,998) Amortization (note 16) 9,617,194 10,392,283 (Increase) in future income tax assets (note 19) (132,918) (71,579) Increase (decrease) in non - current customer deposits (note 8) 75,721 (89,445) Increase in post - employment benefits obligation (note 11) 138,895 85,357 Net change in non -cash operating working capital (note 17) 959,558 (3,588,921) Cash provided by operating activities 19,728,826 15,777,301 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to capital assets (20,502,405) (22,909,722) (Increase) in long -term regulatory assets I liabilities (note 18) (2,172,358) (131,598) Proceeds on disposals of capital assets 89,862 12,382 Cash applied to investing activities (22,584,901) (23,028,938) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Increase in contributed capital 4,668,973 2,813,049 (Decrease) in long term debt (874,213) (837,963) Dividends paid out (note 23) (3,640,000) (3,300,000) Cash provided by (applied to) financing activities 154,760 (1,324,914) Net cash applied during the year Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year Cash and cash equivalents represented by: Cash Cash equivalents Supplemental cash flow information Interest paid See accompanying notes (2,701,315) 23,456,329 20,755,014 17,755,014 3,000,000 $ 20,755,014 (8,576,551) 32,032,880 23,456,329 12,438,822 11,017,507 $ 23,456,329 $ 5,144,320 $ 5,112,467 107 1 -111 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. INCORPORATION On July 1, 2000, Kitchener Power Corp. [the Company] was incorporated under the Business Corporation Act (Ontario) along with its affiliate companies, Kitchener - Wilmot Hydro Inc., Kitchener Energy Services Inc. and FibreTech (Kitchener) Inc. The incorporation was required in accordance with the provincial government's Electricity Competition Act (Bill 35). The City of Kitchener and the Township of Wilmot both passed by -laws, which transferred the net assets of the former Hydro - Electric Commission of Kitchener - Wilmot to the new Company on August 1, 2000. Certain surplus property assets and cash funds were excluded from the transfer and were retained by the City and the Township. The net assets of FibreTech (Kitchener) Inc. were subsequently transferred to Fibretech Telecommunications Inc. on November 1, 2000 as a result of a statutory amalgamation with Fibretech Telecommunications (Cambridge) Inc and Fibretech Waterloo Inc. On September 1, 2005, Fibretech Telecommunications Inc. merged with Guelph FibreWired to create a new telecommunications company, Atria Networks Inc. ( "Atria "). Atria was subsequently sold to a third party on November 7, 2006 and was dissolved on October 15, 2009 pursuant to Section 237(b) of the Business Corporation Act (Ontario). Kitchener Power Corp., the holding company for the affiliate companies, oversees the operations of Kitchener - Wilmot Hydro Inc.['KWHI'], a regulated distribution company, and Kitchener Energy Services Inc.['KESI'], an unregulated retail services company. Outstanding share capital includes 18,450 common shares held by the City of Kitchener and 1,550 common shares held by the Township of Wilmot. These municipalities are the sole shareholders of Kitchener Power Corp. 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [I] Adoption of new accounting standards Publicly accountable enterprises in Canada were required to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards [ "IFRS "] in place of Canadian GAAP for annual reporting purposes for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2011. The Accounting Standards Board has granted a series of deferrals for IFRS adoption for entities subject to rate regulation. The Company has elected to take the optional deferral of its adoption of IFRS; therefore, it continues to prepare its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP accounting standards in Part V of the CICA Handbook. [II] Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles [ "GAAP "] including accounting principles prescribed by the Ontario Energy Board [the "OEB "] in the Accounting Procedures Handbook [the "AP Handbook "] for Electric Distribution Utilities, and reflect the significant accounting policies as summarized below. 108 1-112 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) [III] Regulation KVVHI is regulated by the OEB under the authority of the Ontario Energy Board Act 1998. The OEB is charged with the responsibility of approving or fixing rates for the transmission and distribution of electricity, providing continued rate protection for rural and remote electricity customers, and for ensuring that the distribution companies fulfill obligations to connect and service customers. The OEB has the general power to include or exclude costs and revenues in the rates of a specific period, resulting in a change in the timing of accounting recognition from that which would have applied in an unregulated company. The economic impact of rate regulation is reported in these financial statements. The following regulatory treatments have resulted in accounting treatments that differ from GAAP for enterprises operating in a non - regulated environment: Regulatory assets represent future increase in revenues associated with costs that have been deferred because it is probable that they will be recovered from customers in future periods through the rate - making process. Regulatory liabilities represent future reduction in revenues associated with amounts that are expected to be refunded to customers through the rate - making process. [IV] Other accounting policies [a] Financial instruments Financial instruments — recognition and measurement — Section 3855 This Section establishes the standards for the recognition and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities. At inception, all financial instruments which meet the definition of a financial asset or financial liability are to be recorded at fair value, unless fair value cannot be reliably determined. Depending on the nature of the financial instrument, revenues, expenses, gains and losses would be reported in either net income or other comprehensive income. Subsequent measurement of each financial instrument will depend on the balance sheet classification elected by the Company. The Company has elected the following balance sheet classifications with respect to its financial assets and financial liabilities: • Cash is classified as "Assets Held- for - Trading" and is measured at fair value. • Cash equivalents, comprising short -term investments, are classified as "Held -to- Maturity Investments" and are measured at amortized cost, which, upon initial recognition, is considered equivalent to fair value. • Accounts receivable are classified as "Loans and Receivables" and are measured at amortized cost, which, upon initial recognition, is considered equivalent to fair value. Subsequent measurements are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. • Accounts payable and accrued liabilities and the long -term debt are classified as "Other Financial Liabilities" and are initially measured at their fair value. Subsequent measurements are recorded at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method. 109 1-113 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) Comprehensive income— Section 1530 This Section describes the recognition and disclosure requirements with respect to comprehensive income. Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income. Other comprehensive income represents the changes in the fair value of a financial instrument which have not been included in net income. The Company had no adjustments to other comprehensive income during the period ending December 31, 2012. Hedges —Section 3865 This Section establishes standards regarding the use of hedge accounting, in particular, the criteria to be met for the application of hedge accounting and the methods of executing various hedging strategies. The Company has not entered into any hedging transactions as at December 31, 2012. [b] Inventories Inventories consist of parts, supplies and materials held for future capital expansion. The Company valued its inventories according to the provisions of CICA Handbook Section 3031. Under this standard, inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value, and items considered major spare parts are recorded as capital assets. The standard also contains provisions requiring the reversal of inventory write -downs if the circumstances resulting in the original write -down have reversed. [c] Spare transformers and meters Spare transformers and meters are classified as capital assets in accordance with guidance in the CICA Handbook. 110 1-114 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) [IV] Other accounting policies (continued) [d] Capital assets and amortization Capital assets are recorded at cost. Costs for assets installed or erected by the Company include material, labour and overhead. Amortization is provided on a straight -line basis for capital assets available for use over their estimated service lives, at the following annual rates: Amortization on general equipment directly used in the installation of other capital assets, is capitalized to the new assets based on a pro- ration of the time during the year they are used for such purposes. Full amortization is recorded in the year of acquisition and none in the year of disposal, except for readily identified assets, which are amortized on a monthly basis. For readily identifiable assets retired or disposed of, the asset and related accumulated amortization are removed from the records. Differences between the proceeds, if any and the unamortized asset amount plus removal costs are recorded as a gain or loss in the year of disposal. For grouped assets, the assets and accumulated amortization are removed from the records at the end of their estimated average service life, regardless of actual service life. [e] Construction in progress Capital assets under construction at year -end are referred to as construction in progress and disclosed as a component of capital assets. Construction in progress is recognized as a capital asset and amortized when the asset is either put into service or construction is substantially completed. [f] Contributed capital Contributed capital contributions are required contributions received from outside sources, used to finance additions to capital assets. Contributed capital contributions received are treated as a "credit" contra account included in the determination of capital assets. The amount is subsequently amortized by a charge to accumulated amortization and a credit to amortization expense, at an equivalent rate to that used for the amortization of the related capital assets. 111 1-115 2012 2011 Buildings 2% -5% 2.00% Transformer station equipment 2% -6.67% 2.50% Distribution station equipment 2% -6.67% 3.33% Distribution system 1.67%-4% 4.00% Meters 4% -6.67% 4.00% SCADA equipment 6.67 %0 6.67% Other capital assets 10% —33% 10-25% Amortization on general equipment directly used in the installation of other capital assets, is capitalized to the new assets based on a pro- ration of the time during the year they are used for such purposes. Full amortization is recorded in the year of acquisition and none in the year of disposal, except for readily identified assets, which are amortized on a monthly basis. For readily identifiable assets retired or disposed of, the asset and related accumulated amortization are removed from the records. Differences between the proceeds, if any and the unamortized asset amount plus removal costs are recorded as a gain or loss in the year of disposal. For grouped assets, the assets and accumulated amortization are removed from the records at the end of their estimated average service life, regardless of actual service life. [e] Construction in progress Capital assets under construction at year -end are referred to as construction in progress and disclosed as a component of capital assets. Construction in progress is recognized as a capital asset and amortized when the asset is either put into service or construction is substantially completed. [f] Contributed capital Contributed capital contributions are required contributions received from outside sources, used to finance additions to capital assets. Contributed capital contributions received are treated as a "credit" contra account included in the determination of capital assets. The amount is subsequently amortized by a charge to accumulated amortization and a credit to amortization expense, at an equivalent rate to that used for the amortization of the related capital assets. 111 1-115 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) [IV] Other accounting policies (continued) [g] Customer deposits Customer deposits are cash collections from customers to guarantee the payment of energy bills. Deposits expected to be refunded to customers within the next fiscal year are classified as a current liability. [h] Payments -in -lieu of corporate income taxes and capital taxes The current tax - exempt status of the Company under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Corporations Tax Act (Ontario) reflects the fact that the Company is wholly owned by municipalities. This tax - exempt status might be lost in a number of circumstances, including if the municipality ceases to own 90% or more of the shares or capital of the Company or if a non - government entity has rights immediately or in the future, either absolutely or contingently, to acquire more than 10% of the shares of the Company. Commencing October 1, 2001, the Company is required, under the Electricity Act 1998, to make payments -in -lieu of corporate income taxes [ "PILs"] to the Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation, which will be used to repay the stranded debt incurred by the former Ontario Hydro. These payments are calculated in accordance with the rules for computing income and taxable capital and other relevant amounts contained in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the Corporations Tax Act (Ontario) as modified by the Electricity Act 1998 and related regulations. As a result of becoming subject to PILs, the Company's taxation year was deemed to have ended immediately beforehand and a new taxation year was deemed to have commenced immediately thereafter. The Company was therefore deemed to have disposed of each of its assets at their then fair market value and to have reacquired such assets at that same amount for purposes of computing its future income subject to PILs. For purposes of certain provisions, the Company was deemed to be a new company and, as a result, tax credits or tax losses not previously utilized by the Company would not be available to it after the change in tax status. Essentially, the Company was taxed as though it had a "fresh start" at the time of its change in tax status. [i] Post - employment benefits Employee future benefits provided by KWHI include medical and life insurance benefits. These plans provide benefits to certain employees when they are no longer providing active service. Employee future benefit expense is recognized in the period in which the employees render the services. Employee future benefits are recorded on an accrual basis. The accrued benefit obligations and current service cost are calculated using the projected benefits method pro -rated on service and based on assumptions that reflect management's best estimate. The current service cost for a period is equal to the actuarial present value of benefits attributed to employees' services rendered in the period. Past service costs from plan amendments are amortized on a straight - line basis over the average remaining service period of employees active at the date of amendment. An actuarial valuation of the plan obligation was completed as at January 1, 2011 resulting in an unamortized net actuarial loss of $570,483. The Company has adopted the corridor method of accounting for the actuarially determined experience gains (losses). The excess of the net accumulated actuarial gains (losses) over 10% of the accrued benefit obligation is amortized into expense over the average remaining service period of active employees. 112 1-116 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Continued) [IV] Other accounting policies (continued) p] Pension plan KVVHI provides a pension plan for its employees through the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System [ "OMERS "]. OMERS is a multi - employer pension plan, which operates as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund [the "Fund "] and provides pensions for employees of Ontario municipalities, local boards, public utilities, and school boards. The Fund is a contributory defined benefit pension plan, which is financed by equal contributions from participating employers and employees, and by the investment earnings of the Fund. The Company recognizes the expense related to this plan as contributions are made. [k] Revenue recognition and cost of electrical energy KVVHI records revenue from the sale of energy on the basis of regular meter readings and estimates of customer usage since the last meter reading to the end of the year. The cost of power is recognized when the energy is consumed. [I] Use of estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in conformance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense for the year. Actual results could differ from those estimates including changes as a result of future decisions made by the OEB, Minister of Energy, or the Minister of Finance. [V] Change in estimates: Effective January 1, 2012, the Company revised its estimates of useful lives of certain items of property, plant and equipment and as a result changed its amortization rates. A comparative table of amortization rates is provided in Note 2[IV] [d]. The impact of the change in 2012 was a reduction of amortization expense of approximately $2,265,213. Further, in accordance with OEB accounting requirements, an offsetting reduction of $2,265,213 has been recorded against distribution revenue and an increase to regulatory liabilities. As a result, the impact on net income before PILs is nil. 3. CREDIT RISK AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS [i] Credit risk For distribution retail customers, credit losses are generally low across the sector. The Company provides for an allowance for doubtful accounts to absorb credit losses. At December 31, 2012, there are no significant concentrations of credit risk with respect to any class of financial assets. [ii] Interest rate risk Cash balances not required to meet day -to -day obligations of the Company are invested in Canadian money market instruments, with terms of one day to 364 days, exposing the Company to fluctuations in short-term interest rates. These fluctuations could impact the level of interest income earned by the Company. 113 1-117 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Electric energy Miscellaneous Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts Unbilled revenue receivable Interest receivable Related parties receivable: Cityof Kitchener Township of Wilmot 2012 2011 $12,163,221 $11,501,599 2,811,194 2,543,908 14,974,415 14,045,507 (250,000) (250,000) 14,724,415 13,795,507 22,473,800 23,380,400 62,106 81,353 709,885 315,287 2,279 37,800 712,164 353,087 $ 37,972,485 $ 37,610,347 Related Party Transactions The Company conducted the following transactions with related parties during the year ended December 31, 2012. These transactions are in the normal course of operations and are measured at the exchange amount, which is the amount of consideration established and agreed to by the related parties. City of Kitchener— capital and maintenance of street lights Township of Wilmot— capital and maintenance of streetlights 5. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of: Stores Transformers Thermostats for conservation programs 114 2012 2011 $ 1,775,765 $ 1,172,593 113,865 83,743 $ 1,889,630 $ 1,256,336 2012 2011 $ 2,660,732 $ 2,896,577 487,762 468,021 14,250 57,346 $ 3,162,744 $ 3,421,943 1-118 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 6. CAPITAL ASSETS —NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION 2012 Land Land Rights Buildings Transformer Station Equipment Distribution Station Equipment Distribution System - Conductors and devices Distribution System - Line and network transformers Meters SCADA- System Supervisory Equipment Other Capital Assets Other Utility Plant Construction in Progress Less: Contributed Capital Total 2011 Land Land Rights Buildings Transformer Station Equipment Distribution Station Equipment Distribution System - Conductors and devices Distribution System - Line and network transformers Meters SCADA- System Supervisory Equipment Other Capital Assets Construction in Progress Less: Contributed Capital Total 115 Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Book Value $ 3,735,257 $ - $ 3,735,257 265,449 255,220 10,228 19,537,746 6,066,646 13,471,099 59,888,291 18,888,136 41,000,155 2,837,259 2,005,924 831,335 173,732,394 76,885,457 96,846,937 53,089,650 25,854,433 27,235,217 14,312,474 3,017,595 11,294,879 1,566,480 1,547,331 19,149 20,341,485 14,304,788 6,036,697 270,820 - 270,820 8,679,865 - 8,679,865 358,257,168 148,825,530 209,431,637 (49,206,133) (12,339,194) (36,866,938) $ 309,051,035 $ 136,486,336 $ 172,564,699 Accumulated Cost Amortization Net Book Value $ 3,735,257 $ - $ 3,735,257 265,449 252,568 12,881 19,513,618 5,439,167 14,074,451 59,878,130 17,378,248 42,499,882 2,853,105 1,965,929 887,176 162,690,428 74,124,121 88,566,308 49,922,477 24,998,388 24,924,089 1,924,725 488,701 1,436,024 1,566,480 1,451,404 115,075 17,714,313 12,397,806 5,316,507 4,545,881 - 4,545,881 324,609,863 138, 496,332 186,113, 531 (44,537,160) (11,318,712) (33,218,448) 280,072,703 127,177,620 152, 895, 083 1-119 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 7. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES r0] TiI=1: I_ 1, 10IK6]29 I`��:19101916],1a]=11ebIII $24,771,203 $21,805,253 2012 2011 Construction deposits $ 4,470,541 $ 4,830,945 Customer deposits — current portion 2,693,800 2,818,100 $ 7,164,341 $ 7,649,045 Customer deposits — non current portion $ 3,873,602 $ 3,797,881 116 1-120 2012 2011 Independent Electricity System Operator $14,607,622 $15,967,796 Ontario Electricity Financial Corporation (DRC) 915,425 915,933 Energy rebates payable (OCEB) 1,047,878 94,019 CDM/OPAprograms payable 1,967,544 554,624 Others 6,232,734 4,272,881 r0] TiI=1: I_ 1, 10IK6]29 I`��:19101916],1a]=11ebIII $24,771,203 $21,805,253 2012 2011 Construction deposits $ 4,470,541 $ 4,830,945 Customer deposits — current portion 2,693,800 2,818,100 $ 7,164,341 $ 7,649,045 Customer deposits — non current portion $ 3,873,602 $ 3,797,881 116 1-120 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. X610R101II17_ 941J•[Q 0*1111 fell a11►Ar•Cy►A 1111111R]r_r04►►►140k V 9. LONG -TERM DEBT [i] Effective August 1, 2000, KWHI incurred unsecured promissory notes payable to the City of Kitchener and to the Township of Wilmot. During 2010, KWHI incurred a ten year senior unsecured debenture payable to Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation. The initial payable of $7,000,000 was received by the Corporation on February 1, 2010 followed by a second payment of $3,000,000 on May 17, 2010. The amounts due at the end of the year are: Cityof Kitchener Township of Wilmot Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation iZ�Zf►���Zfi $ 70,997,576 $ 70,997,576 5,964,566 5,964,566 7,881,963 8,756,176 84,844,105 85,718,318 Less: Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation -Current Portion 912,029 874,212 $ 83,932,076 $ 84,844,106 [ii] For Shareholder Debt, interest is paid quarterly at an annual effective rate established by the OEB. The annual effective rate for January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 was 5.87 %. Repayment of all or part of the outstanding principal may be made upon eighteen months written notice. For Ontario Infrastructure Project Corporation debt, the annual effective interest rate is 4.28 %. Payments, which include both principal and interest, are made semi - annually in May and November. The Company paid the following interest: 2012 2011 Cityof Kitchener $ 4,167,558 $ 4,167,558 Township of Wilmot 350,120 350,120 Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation 360,896 397,336 $ 4,878,574 $ 4,915,014 10. PENSION PLAN The cash pension costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 in the amount $1,208,406 (2011 — $1,005,894) have been expensed during the period in which they were incurred. 117 1-121 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 11. POST - EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS KWHI pays certain health, dental and life insurance benefits on behalf of its retired employees. The significant actuarial assumptions adopted in measuring the accrued benefit obligations are as follows: Information about KNHI's defined benefits plans is as follows 2012 2011 Discount Rate -Jan 1 4.50% 5.00% Discount Rate - Dec 31 4.50% 4.50% Future general salaryand wage levels increase 3.30% 3.30% Future general inflation increase 2.00% 2.00% Dental costs increase 5.00% 5.00% Medical costs increase 7.63% 8.00% Information about KNHI's defined benefits plans is as follows 118 1-122 2012 2011 Accrued Benefit Obligation Balance, beginning of year $4,983,834 $ 4,297,864 Current service cost 145,802 696,689 Interestcost 225,602 228,489 Benefits paid (232,509) (239,208) 5,122,729 4,983,834 Unamortized acturial gains Balance, beginning of the year 482,587 1,083,200 Actuarial loss for the year - (570,483) C u rrent yea r a m ortizati on - (30,130) 482,587 482,587 Accrued benefit liability at December 31 as determined by actuarial valuation $ 5,605,316 $ 5,466,421 118 1-122 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 12. SHARE CAPITAL 2012 2011 Authorized Unlimited common shares Issued 531,738 554,095 20,000 common shares $66,389,385 $66,389,385 Scrap sales 13. ELECTRIC ENERGY SERVICES 147,237 Loss on Disposition of Obsolete Inventory (173,158) 2012 2011 Revenue 2,998 Unsealing 1 reconnection charges El ectri city reve n ue $ 145,488,399 $ 139,564,210 Wholesale market services 9,518,031 10,268,968 Transmission services 15,275,418 13,251,712 Retailer services 63,255 69,794 $ 170,345,103 $ 163,154,684 Costs Electricity $ 145,488,399 $ 139,564,210 Wholesale market services 9,518,031 10,268,968 Transmission services 15,275,418 13,251,712 Retailer services 63,255 69,794 14. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE $ 170,345,103 $ 163,154,684 2012 2011 Pole attachment rentals, buildings and other rentals 531,738 554,095 Change of occupancy charges 154,990 152,440 Scrap sales 149,409 147,237 Loss on Disposition of Obsolete Inventory (173,158) - Net gain on disposal of capital assets 86,908 2,998 Unsealing 1 reconnection charges 56,953 37,995 Accounts payable discounts taken 32,451 24,535 Return cheque charges 20,190 23,438 Sundry 57,518 62,444 $916,999 $1,005,182 15. NON - UTILITY OPERATIONS In 2007, KWHI entered into an agreement with the Ontario Power Authority [ "OPA"] to deliver OPA funded energy conservation and demand management [ "CDM "] programs. The OEB classifies the revenue funding and related expense to deliver the OPA CDM programs as non - utility operations. 119 1-123 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 16. AMORTIZATION 2012 2011 Amortization - capital assets $ 9,159,173 $ 9,654,186 Various expense accounts 458,021 738,097 $ 9,617,194 $10,392,283 17. NET CHANGE IN NON -CASH OPERATING WORKING CAPITAL 2012 2011 (Increase) in accounts receivable (362,138) (1,796,101) Decrease in inventories 186,385 246,992 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expense (121,926) 130,202 (Increase) in payment -in -lieu of corporate income taxes (1,015,434) (79,508) Decrease (increase) in current portion of regulatory assets 1,890,168 (500,876) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,965,950 (507,404) Increase (decease) in current portion of customer and construction deposits (484,704) 1,275,973 (Decrease) in current portion of regulatory liabilities (2,098,743) (2,403,184) $ 959,558 (3,633,906) 120 1-124 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 18. REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES The "Electricity Pricing, Conservation and Supply Act, 2002" [Bill 210] deems certain costs and variance account balances to be accounted for as regulatory assets [note 2(111)]. [i] Regulatory assets consist of the following: Current portion regulatory assets OEB cost assessments OMERS pension costs Retailer service costvariances Retail settlement variances Other deferred costs Long -term portion regulatory assets IFRS transition costs Retailer service costvariances Retail settlement variances Smart meter funding and cost recovery Recoveryof Regulatory Assets Other deferred credits Total reg u latory assets [ii] Regulatory liabilities consist of the following: Current portion of regulatory liabilities: Retailer service costvariances Retail settlement variances Smart Meter OM&A Regulatoryasset recovery (pre 2010) Deferred PILS Long -term portion of regulatory liabilities: Future tax asset Retailer service cost variances Retail settlement variances Regulatoryasset recovery (pre 2010) IFRS PP &E Adjustments Total regulatory liabilities 121 2012 2011 $ - $ 233,150 47,427 12,396 894,777 2,483,564 11,744 20,152 906,521 2,796,689 194,834 149,240 39,491 32,067 8,732,137 6,430,761 4,148,033 14,824,502 577,175 - 173,407 99,846 13,865,077 21,536,416 $ 14,771,598 $ 24,333,105 2012 2011 $ - $ 23,865 420,386 2,698,792 89,498 - - 56,773 170,803 680,687 2,779,430 5,149,259 11,832,089 70,421 75,740 6,710,356 5,384,674 - 45,756 2,265,213 - 14,195,249 17,338,259 $ 14,875,936 $ 20,117,689 1-125 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 18. REGULATORY ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Continued) [iii] The following table illustrates the pro -forma effect on income before provision for payments -in -lieu o- corporate income taxes, of the recognition of regulatory assets and liabilities: Income before provision for payments -in -lieu of corporate income tax Energy related variances: Retail settlement services Interest on energy related variances Non - energy related variances: FIRS transistion costs Special purpose charge Retailer services Renewable Connection OM &A Smart meter funding and cost recovery Smart grid capital FIRS Transition - PP &E Adjustments Other regulatory assets Re g u lato ry as s et recovery Interest on non - energy related variances Incremental effect on income Income before provision for payments -in -lieu of corporate income taxes without recognition of regulatory assets and liabilities 122 2012 2011 $10,853,963 $ 11,411,282 (1,600,301) (631,601) (30,176) (16,169) (1,630,477) (647,770) 2,737 (13,323) (16,321) (155,235) (10,000) 2,265,213 (244,165) 664,825 2,493,731 (93,155) 316,340 (1,167) (1,634,319) (10,000) 273,274 143,319 (417,382) (1,423,090) 863,254 (2,070,860) $ 11,717,217 $ 9,340,422 1-126 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 19. CORPORATE INCOME AND CAPITAL TAXES The provision for PILs differs from the amount that would have been recorded using the combined Canadian Federal and Ontario statutory income tax rate. Reconciliation between the statutory and effective tax rates is provided as follows: [i] Statement of Operations Components of income tax expense Currenttax expense $ 1,789,997 $ 2,376,762 Future tax provision (recovery) arising from temporary differences (132,918) (71,579) $ 1,657,079 $ 2,305,183 [ii] Balance Sheet Future income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's future income tax assets as at December 31, 2012 are as follows: 2012 2011 Capital assets - differences in net book value and undepreciated capital cost $ 3,784,725 $ 8,879,067 Reg ulatoryadjustments 1,364,534 2,958,022 Post - employment benefits 1,485,409 1,361,605 Loss carry - forwards 103,094 73,978 $ 6,737,762 $ 13,272,672 The Company has capital losses of $82,340 (2011 — $82,340) and net loss carry forwards of approximately $389,034 (2011 — $322,186) as at December 31, 2012. 123 1-127 2012 2011 Rate reconciliation: Income from continuing operations before income taxes $10,814,363 $ 11,357,787 Statutory Canadian Federal and Provincial income tax rate 26.50% 28.25% Expected taxes on income 2,865,806 3,208,575 Other permanent differences 6,603 52,038 Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from: Change in tax rates on future tax assets (81,996) Adjustment of prior years taxes - (169,698) Other current year timing differences not benefited (940,200) (675,232) Other adjustments (296,300) (177,545) Increased tax on investment income 103,196 67,045 Income tax expense $ 1,657,109 $ 2,305,183 Effective tax rate 15.32% 20.30% Components of income tax expense Currenttax expense $ 1,789,997 $ 2,376,762 Future tax provision (recovery) arising from temporary differences (132,918) (71,579) $ 1,657,079 $ 2,305,183 [ii] Balance Sheet Future income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's future income tax assets as at December 31, 2012 are as follows: 2012 2011 Capital assets - differences in net book value and undepreciated capital cost $ 3,784,725 $ 8,879,067 Reg ulatoryadjustments 1,364,534 2,958,022 Post - employment benefits 1,485,409 1,361,605 Loss carry - forwards 103,094 73,978 $ 6,737,762 $ 13,272,672 The Company has capital losses of $82,340 (2011 — $82,340) and net loss carry forwards of approximately $389,034 (2011 — $322,186) as at December 31, 2012. 123 1-127 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 20. PRUDENTIAL SUPPORT OBLIGATION KWHI purchases power from the Independent Electricity System Operator [IESO] on behalf of its customers and retailers. The IESO is responsible for ensuring that prudential support is posted by all market participants to mitigate the impact of an event of default by a market participant on the rest of the market. In this regard, at December 31, 2012, KWHI has posted an irrevocable standby letter of credit as security in the amount of $35,000,000 (2011 - $29,782,438) underwritten by KWHI's principal bank. The Company has entered into a credit facility agreement with its bank in which contains certain financial covenants. 21. GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE The Company is a member of the Municipal Electric Association Reciprocal Insurance Exchange [ MEARIE], which is a pooling of general liability insurance risks. Members of MEARIE would be assessed on a pro -rata basis should losses be experienced by MEARIE, for the years in which the Company was a member. To December 31, 2012, the Company has not been made aware of any additional assessments. 22. CONTINGENT LIABILITY Griffith et al. v. Toronto Hydro - Electric Commission et al. This action was brought under the Class Proceedings Act, 1992. The plaintiff class was seeking $500 million in restitution for amounts paid to Toronto Hydro and to other Ontario municipal electric utilities ( "LDCs ") who received late payment penalties which constitute interest at an effective rate in excess of 60% per year, contrary to Section 347 of the Criminal Code. Pleadings have closed in this action. The action was certified as a class action following the outcome of a similar proceedings brought against Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (formerly Consumers Gas). On April 22, 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada released a decision in the Consumers Gas case rejecting all of the defences which had been raised by Consumers Gas, although the Court did not permit the Plaintiff class to recover damages for any period prior to the issuance of the Statement of Claim in 1994 challenging the validity of late payment penalties. The Supreme Court remitted the matter back to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice for determination of the damages. At the end of 2006, a mediation process resulted in the settlement of the damages payable by Enbridge and that settlement was approved by the Ontario Superior Court. In 2007, Enbridge filed application to the OEB to recover the Court- approved amount and related amounts from ratepayers. On February 4, 2008 the OEB approved recovery of the same amounts from ratepayers over a five year period. After the release by the Supreme Court of Canada of its 2004 decision in the Consumers Gas case, the plaintiffs in the LDC late payment penalties class action indicated their intention to proceed with their litigation against the LDCs. On July 22, 2010, The Honourable Mr. Justice Cumming of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement in the Late Payment Penalty class action. The approved settlement of $17,037,500 is to be shared amongst all LDCs in the Province of Ontario that did not opt out of the settlement. As KWHI did not opt out of the settlement, its share of the total settlement amount is $271,910 which KWHI paid on June 29, 2011 to Ogilvy Renault in Trust to be disbursed to people in need of financial assistance in Kitchener - Wilmot Hydro's service territory. In 2010, the Company recorded the settlement as a current liability and a regulatory asset. In February 2011, the OEB issued a generic decision in EB- 2010 -0295 allowing affected distributors to recover the LPP amounts paid back from customers as a rate rider. 124 1-128 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 22. CONTINGENT LIABILITY (Continued) KINHI applied for a class specific rate rider to recover the LPP amount through its 2011 rate application (EB — 2010 — 0094) and received approval from the OEB on March 28, 2011 for a one year rate rider to run from May 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012. In its decision, the OEB did not require a regulatory asset account to be established for the amounts nor did it require final true up. As the amount was accrued as a regulatory asset in 2010 (therefore not affecting net income), the amount of $271,904 was expensed in 2011. 23. DIVIDENDS Dividends in the amount of $3,640,000 were received in 2012 from KWHI, a subsidiary of Kitchener Power Corp (2011 — NIL) Dividends paid out to shareholders are as follows: City of Kitchener Township of Wilmot 24. COMMITMENTS 2012 2011 $ 3,357,900 $ 3,044,250 282,100 255,750 $ 3,640,000 $ 3,300,000 In support of the Province of Ontario's decision to install smart meters throughout Ontario by 2010 and pursuant to Ontario Regulation 427106, KI/VHI launched its smart meter initiative in 2008. KINHI has committed to install 86,000 smart meters and supporting infrastructure by the end of 2010 at an estimated capital cost of $13,500,000. As of December 31, 2012, 100% deployment was completed. In December 2009, KWHI signed a financing agreement with Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation [ "OIPC"] to make financing available up to a maximum amount of $10,000,000 for its investment in smart metering infrastructure assets. This funding was received by KWHI in 2010. The outstanding amount owing at the end of 2012 is $7,881,963 (2011 - $8,756,176). The OEB adopted the policy that specific funding for the capital cost of smart meters should be included in distribution rates by all Ontario electric distribution companies. The Board decided that "seed" funding equivalent to $0.27 per metered customer per month be included in KINHI's distribution rates commencing May 1, 2006. This funding was increased to $1.00 per metered customer per month effective May 1, 2009 pursuant to OEB Decision and Order of March 10, 2009. This rate rider was again increased to $2.00 per metered customer per month effective May 1, 2011 following an OEB decision in March 2011. Revenue was reduced by the amount funded in rates, and has been deferred and netted against smart metering capital costs incurred in accordance with the AP Handbook. Unfunded costs including financing expenses, are expected to be recovered through future distribution rates once the project is completed, pursuant to the OEB's guidelines. In 2012, following completion of the Smart Meter Initiative, the Company applied to the OEB for smart meter cost recovery (EB -2012- 0228). The OEB's decision allowed the Company to transfer $13.4 million of smart meter assets to its Balance Sheet and to implement rate riders effective November 1, 2012 and May 1, 2013 to recover $1,344,805 in deferred capital and $2,047,366 in OM &A costs respectively from its Residential and GS <50kW Customers over a one -year period. 125 1-129 KITCHENER POWER CORP. Kitchener Power Corp. CONSOLIDATED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 25. EMERGING ACCOUNTING CHANGES International Financial Reporting Standards [ "IFRS"] On February 13, 2008, the Accounting Standards Board of Canada [ "ACSB"] announced that publicly accountable enterprises will be required to change over to IFRS effective January 1, 2011. In February 2013, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board extended the deferral of mandatory transition to IFRS for rate - regulated entities to January 1, 2013. This is the fourth such deferral granted by the AcSB. Some of the converged standards will be implemented in Canada during the transition period with the remaining standards adopted at the change over date. KWHI has launched an internal initiative to govern the conversion process and is currently in the process of evaluating the potential impact of the conversion to IFRS on its financial statements. 26. COMPARATIVE FIGURES Certain prior year comparative figures may have been restated to conform to the current year's presentation. 126 1-130 FINANCIAL & STATISTICAL REVIEW As at December 31 (unaudited) 1. DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS Population' Households' Area in acres2 2. TAXABLE ASSESSMENT ($000's) Residential and farm Commercial and industrial 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 (restated) 234,100 232,300 229,400 224,100 220,600 88,540 87,720 86,750 85,120 84,920 33,802 33,802 33,826A, 33,826 33,826 17, 720,136 16, 558, 715 15,4 3,040,482 2,853,553 Total 20,760,618 19,412,268 4W45,334 Final 2011: 2.08% 3. TAX RATES 1.38235 1.40674 Commercial Taxable Full Residential and Farm Taxable Full 2 City 0.40039 015 0.44361 Region 0.62967 .64445 66709 School Boards 0.2210014 .30082 2310 0.24100 14, 399,242 13, 340, 795 2,452,923 2,373,613 Total 1.25106 Final 2011: 2.08% 1.35170 1.38235 1.40674 Commercial Taxable Full 33 2 City 76 0.799 0.86503 0.87900 0.88451 Region lot 1.25668 .30082 1.32517 1.34382 School Boards 103 8 .77644 1.90192 2.03266 Total . 3.94229 4.10609 4.26099 Industrial Taxable Full City 6 0.7998 0.86503 0.94662 1.03420 Region e:U1.2 1.25668 1.30082 1.42711 1.57124 School Boards 1.93 2.27248 2.42866 2.59655 Total 3.98648 4.43833 4.80239 5.20199 1. Source: Planning, Housin unity Serve epartm ent, Regional Municipality of Waterloo 2. 2011 & 2012 -, e: States nada, 2011 Census Data, 2008 through 2010 - Source: Statistics Canada, Cumu1atjAWWffk4WandRQ& Weighted Assessment Growth 2 Final 2010: 1.34% Final 2011: 2.08% 5 Final 2012: 1.81% 4 4.5 4 33 2 2 1.5 1 00 -05 01 00 03 04 05 06 07 U 02 G0 -11 '12 _1 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 The 2011 tax rate increase has been restated to indicate what the tax rate increase would have been prior to the transfer of storm water management costs to a new user rate. Without this restatement, a decrease would be shown for 2011. 127 1-131 FINANCIAL & STATISTICAL REVIEW As at December 31 (unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 ($000's) (restated) (restated) 4. COLLECTION STATISTICS Total taxes billed Total collections Total collections as a % of current levy Taxes receivable, net of allowance Total receivable as a % of current levy 5. CONSOLIDATED REVENUES Taxation and user charges Grants Share of net income of Kitchener Power Corp. and its affiliates Other 346,614 338,414 336,801 322,122 308,330 344,966 337,067 335,952 319,833 306,122 100% 100% 100% 99% 99% 21,661 22,276 20,978 286 18,785 6% 7% 6° 6% 6% 273,446 11,772 8,448 37,424 282,682 21,766 ,140 23,256 265,944 3,788 4,718 32,298 Total revenues 337,967 348, 352, 975 342,935 321,457 O. VVNQVLI LJAI CU CAr CIVJCJ Expenses by Function General government 1563 35,650 37,458 Protection to persons and property 4 8,691 40,695 38,367 35,182 Transportation services 29, 31,101 30,117 33,623 29,969 Environmental services 32,2 20,999 22,530 17,822 18,162 Health services 1,947 1,867 1,775 1,830 1,772 Social and family service 1,859 1,830 1,756 1,649 Recreation and cultural serve ,' 60,169 57,206 58,537 54,874 Planning and de t 9,243 11,065 11,830 8,761 28,402 Gasworks 64,661 73,508 79,393 90,880 95,488 Total E s 277,919 273,768 272,939 287,226 302,956 Expen Object Salaries, and employee efits 128,444 123,722 112,829 114,678 111,624 Materials an es 103,261 112,620 121,543 126,000 158,192 Debenture debt i 3,889 3,543 3,275 2,975 2,663 Grants and other 3,867 3,514 3,007 2,841 2,178 Amortization 34,299 29,898 28,435 28,155 28,125 Loss /(Gain) on sale of assets 4,159 471 3,850 12,577 174 Total Expenses 277,919 273,768 272,939 287,226 302,956 7. ANNUAL SURPLUS 60,048 74,907 80,036 55,709 18,501 128 1-132 FINANCIAL & STATISTICAL REVIEW As at December 31 (unaudited) 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 (restated) (restated) 8. ANALYSIS OF LONG -TERM DEBT ($000's) Gross debt issued by the municipality 111,263 98,188 81,327 72,200 63,512 Less debt recoverable from municipal enterprises and consolidated boards 12,077 12,538 6,962 3,101 148 Less debt recoverable from other sources 13,434 3,857 4,6 5,469 6,279 Net debt to be repaid from property taxes 86,762 81,793 6 63,630 57,085 Net debt per capita ($'s) 366 352 284 259 Legal debt limit ($000's)3 294,640 313,022 15, 298,048 286,780 Interest on long -term debt as a % of total expenditures 1.4% 0 1.2% .0% 0.9% 9. ACCUMULATED SURPLUS ($000's) Reserves, reserve funds and deferred revenue - obligatory reserve funds 37,83 31,81 21,984 32,987 41,254 Unexpended capital financing 68,323 41,733 55,960 54,354 Accumulated surplus 1,093,437 1, 958,483 888,358 841,899 10. NEW CONSTRUCTION Value of construction ($000's) 4 66,026 5,345 365,925 339,408 Number of building permits 2,4 2,664 2,580 2,960 Number of single family dwelling st 59 580 471 643 11. NET FINANCIAL ASSETS s 1 66 160,278 148,319 155,491 142,456 3. The debt limit is based on the,@Wcial Informn Return fronWecond immediate preceding year. $ Debt per Capita $ Value of Construction ($OOO's) 700,000 300,000 500,000 X00,000 300,000 200,000 100,000 0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 129 1-133 FINANCIAL & STATISTICAL REVIEW As at December 31 (unaudited) 12. PRINCIPAL CORPORATE TAXPAYERS 2012 Assessment ($000's) CF /Realty Holdings Inc. 190,014 Ontrea Inc. 183,233 Drewlo Holdings Inc. 158,299 Voisin Developments Limited 78,533 130 1-134 v cD n cD ror cD wMA MA N 0 N mn Cj) O rMIL MWI rMIL 2) S rERL �4G (D 2) El MWI (D CD rERL CL (1) C CL rMIL CD CL C� 1-135 Presentation Content • Financial Statement Review • Municipal Financial Condition • Audit Findings Report 1-136 Background These financial statements combine: —tax based operations — enterprises — local boards — capital activity — reserve fund activity 1-137 Financial Statement Review 1-138 Statement of Financial Position — Financial Assets Financial assets 2012 2011 Cash and cash equivalents $ 55,812,011 $ 62,394,615 Taxes receivable 21,586,298 22,275,777 Trade and other accounts receivable 35,538,807 32,019,992 Loans receivable (Note 4) 16,677,789 7,820,988 Inventory for resale 11,033,560 13,871,309 Investments (Note 5) 7412841454 56,379,944 Investment in Kitchener Power Corp. and its affiliates (Note 6) 179, 037, 991 173, 948, 297 Investment in Kitchener Generation Corporation (Note 7) 4,180, 532 - 398,151,442 368, 710, 922 1-139 Statement of Financial Position — Non- Financial Assets Non-financial assets 2012 2011 Tangible capital assets - net (Note 13) 929,404,766 869,949,742 Inventory of supplies 21062,088 210491446 Prepaid expenses 11403,769 1,111,167 932, 870, 623 873,110, 355 1-140 Statement of Financial Position — Liabilities Liabilities 2012 2011 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 86,753,513 74,263,690 Deferred revenue - obligatory reserve funds (Note 7) 2,859,353 1,665,764 Deferred revenue - other 8,781,715 8,672,152 Municipal debt (Note 8) 11112621798 98,187,960 Employee future benefits (Note 10) 27,928,057 25,643,189 237, 585, 436 208, 432, 755 1-141 Understanding Surplus Operating Results Operating- Tax -Based (Schedule 1) 54,375 Operating -All Enterprises (Schedules 2 - 8) 4,145,566 Net change in Reserve Funds (600,042) Consolidation Entries Kitchener Power Corp 5,089,694 Kitchener Generation Corporation (33,204) Boards and BIA's (excludingTCA impacts) (235,990) PSAB Adjustments Tangible Capital Asset Acquisitions 101,281,115 Tangible Capital Asset Disposals (7,526,790) Amortization expense (34,299,301) Debt principal repayment 8,480,162 Debt proceeds (21,555,000) Debt recoverable from 3rd party 10,400,000 Other (5,152,478)_ Annual Surplus on Statement of Operations 60,048,107 1-142 Consolidated Revenues Ilion- 20 )0 30 50 10 ?0 Taxation Gasworks Water, Other user Grants Other sewer & fees storm water 12012 Budget 2012 Actual 2011 Actual 1-143 Consolidated Expenses lions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 General Protection Transport- Environ- Recreation Other Gasworks government to persons ation mental & cultural & property services services services 2012 Budget M 2012 Actual �wi 2011 Actual 1-144 Expenses by Object debt interest ($4M) Grants and other $4M ($3M) Amortization $34M ($30M) Loss /(Gain) on sale of asset $4M ($OM) 1-145 Municipal Financial Condition 1-146 Municipal Financial Condition Municipal Financial Condition is a iunicipality's ability to finance its services n a continuing basis refers to a City's ability to: • Maintain required service levels • Withstand local and regional economic disruptions • Meet the demands of natural growth, decline and change 1-147 uncial Condition Assessment Environmental 4 Factors Affecting -* Financial Factors Financial Factors Condition 1-148 Reserves Funds Millions $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 1-149 deserve Fund Categories MMMMMMKI Corporate 1-150 Reserve Reporting by Category 2012 Actual 5,860,685 (6,714,147) 5,371,275 21,652,373 14,554,943 40,725,130 Minimum Reserve Target 9,428,500 - 15,000 27,224,501 29,392,500 66,060,501 Maximum Reserve Target 15,730,250 5,000,000 14,530,000 48,763,586 106,316,596 190,340,431 %of Minimum Target 62% 0% 35809% 80% 50% 62% 2011 Actual 6,228,143 (4,344,261) 4,472,169 18,783,505 11,912,438 37,051,995 Change from Prior Year -6% -55% 20% 15% 22% 10% Note: Reserve total by category ($40.7M) differs from financial statements ($35M) due to: a) Some reserves classified as deferred revenue on financial statements • Obligatory reserves such as Federal Gas Tax b) Consolidation of other entities • Library, Centre in the Square 1-151 Municipal Debt 1-152 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Debt to Reserve Ratio Kitchener's ratio would be 0.8 if EDIF and enterprise debt were removed. 1-153 'er Capita 1-154 Audit Findings Report 1-155 umma 1-156 Executivesummary ................................................................................... ............................... 2 Significant audit, accounting and reporting matters ............................. ............................... 3 Significant qualitative aspects of accounting policies and practices .. ............................... 5 Auditdifferences ........................................................................................ ............................... 6 Controldeficiencies ................................................................................... ............................... 7 Appendices................................................................................................. ............................... 8 1-157 ���:,::"::"::":,'xecu"t'Ii'ive suia °i II °i i" Overview The purpose' of this Audit Findings Report is to assist you, as a member of the Audit Committee, in your review of the results of our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the City of Kitchener ( "City ") as at and for the year ended December 31, 2012 Status As of the date of this report, we have completed the audit of the consolidated financial statements, with the exception of certain remaining procedures which include: • obtaining legal enquiry letter responses; • obtaining signed representation letter; • completing our discussions with the committee; and • obtaining evidence of the approval of the financial statements Please refer to the Appendices for our draft auditors' report. We will update you on significant matters, if any, arising from the completion of the audit, including completion of the above procedures. This Audit Findings Report should not be used for any other purpose or by anyone other than Management and Council of the City of Kitchener. KPMG shall have no responsibility or liability for loss or damages or claims, if any, to or by any third party as this Audit Findings Report has not been prepared for, and is not intended for, and should not be used by, any third party or for any other purpose. 1-158 fi in 6 ficaint audit, accounting and lire it 6 n i matteirs Matters is Included in this report are matters we have highlighted for discussion at the upcoming audit committee meeting. We look forward to discussing these matters and our findings with you. • During 2011, the City implemented its Storm Water Management (SWM) utility and the related fees were charged to property owners. • In connection with new program, a rebate mechanism was implemented in order to encourage property owners to manage storm water as well as reduce their costs. • While no rebates were paid in fiscal 2011, management has accrued an amount for expected rebates of the 2011 fees. During 2012, there were minimal rebates paid to ratepayers. • Management has based its accrual on a detailed analysis of the various SWM fee rebate programs, supplemented by data and experience collected from other municipalities. KPMG comments • The rebate accrual is based on approximately 5% of the SWM fees for 2011 and 2012, less amounts paid in 2012. As noted above, this was based on an analysis of the rebate programs. • PSAB requires that management make its best estimate of accruals where measurement uncertainty exists. In this case, as the amount of rebates to be paid is unknown, management is required to use all relevant information in estimating and recording the accrual. • We have reviewed the support for the rebate accrual at December 31, 2012 and have concurred with management's approach to estimating the rebate accrual and the amounts recorded in the financial statements. • We will continue to monitor the development of the rebate programs and the accruals in future years. • It is expected that management will utilize the City's actual experience with the rebate program in setting and revising its rebate accrual in future periods. 1-159 • During the year, the City entered into a draft agreement with the Region of Waterloo (the "Region "), whereby the Region would pay to the City approximately $5.2M in exchange for 100 parking spaces in the parking structure for the life of the parking structure. • In addition, the City and Region would share on a pro -rata basis the net revenues (expenses) of the parking structure. • At December 31, 2012, approximately $3.1 M was recorded as receivable from the Region in connection with its proportionate share of parking spaces available for use at December 31, 2012. • In the financial statements, the amount due from the Region has been recorded as a reduction to the parking structure asset account. KPMG comments.... We considered whether the amounts owing from the Region (in the current year and future years) for the parking spaces should be recorded as: a) current period revenue; b) deferred and recognized as revenue in future periods; or c) as a reduction of the parking structure asset. • While the amounts due from the Region represent an amount from another government, they did not meet the definition of a government grant or contribution as the amounts were not 'non - reciprocal' (i.e., the Region did get something in return). As a result, recording the amount as current period revenue would not be appropriate. • An argument could have been made to record the full amount of the asset in the City's financial statements and record the amounts owing from the Region as deferred revenue. The revenue would then be recognized in the financial statements over the life of the agreement, which in this case, is the life of the parking structure. As discussed below, this treatment was not determined to be the most appropriate. • We considered whether or not the agreement with the Region represents a type of sale or disposal of a portion of the asset. In this case, did the City transfer substantially all of the risks and benefits of ownership of the parking spaces to the Region? • As the Region is entitled to the parking spaces for its own use and shares on a pro -rata share of the net revenues (expenses) of the parking structure for the life of the structure, we concluded that substantially all of the risks and benefits had been transferred. This is similar to a capital lease, however, in this case, the payments are all made up front. As a result, it was determined that the most appropriate accounting treatment would be to record the amounts due as a reduction of the asset. Furthermore, the impact of this will be a reduction to depreciation expense in future periods. 1-160 Sig in Iii f ii n qualitative aspects of accouiii tIii iii policies n practices I Our professional standards require that we communicate our views regarding the matters below, which represent judgments about significant qualitative aspects of accounting policies and practices. Judgments about quality cannot be measured solely against standards or objective criteria. These judgments are inherently those of the individual making the assessment: the engagement partner. However, although judgments about quality are those of the engagement partner, the views discussed below are not contrary to positions KPMG has taken. The following are the matters we plan to discuss with you 1-161 Audit Iii ff r iii Identification iss Misstatements, if any, identified during the audit have been categorized as follows: • uncorrected misstatements, including disclosures • corrected misstatements, including disclosures Uncorrected iss s We have concurred with management's assertion that any uncorrected audit differences, individually and in aggregate, are not material to the financial statements. Corrected iss s Management has approved of the recommended audit corrections made during the course of our examination. 1-162 Control de-fidencies As your auditors, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the consolidated financial statements, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on internal control. Accordingly, we do not express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control]. Our understanding of ICFR was for the limited purpose described above and was not designed to identify all control deficiencies that might be significant deficiencies and therefore, there can be no assurance that all significant deficiencies and other control deficiencies have been identified. Our awareness of control deficiencies varies with each audit and is influenced by the nature, timing, and extent of audit procedures performed, as well as other factors. •- - We did not identify any control deficiencies that we determined to be significant deficiencies in ICFR. 1-163 Appendices 1-164 1'..)raft auditors' report To the Members of Council, Inhabitants and Ratepayers of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener: We have audited the accompanying financial statements of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener ( "the Entity "), which comprise the financial position as at December 31, 2012 and the statement of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flow for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditors' Responsibility Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. 1-165 Opinion In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Corporation of the City of Kitchener as at December 31, 2012, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. DRAFT Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants June 24, 2013 1-166 Ihindelpendence letter Corporation of the City of Kitchener 200 King Street West Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7 June 12, 2013 Dear Audit Committee Members: We have been engaged to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener ( "the Entity ") as at and for the period ended December 31, 2012. Professional standards specify that we communicate to you in writing, at least annually, all relationships between the Entity (and its related entities) and our firm, that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence. In determining which relationships to report, we are required to consider relevant rules and related interpretations prescribed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and any applicable legislation or regulation, covering such matters as: a) provision of services in addition to the audit engagement b) other relationships such as: • holding a financial interest, either directly or indirectly, in a client • holding a position, either directly or indirectly, that gives the right or responsibility to exert significant influence over the financial or accounting policies of a client • personal or business relationships of immediate family, close relatives, partners or retired partners, either directly or indirectly, with a client • economic dependence on a client. We have prepared the following comments to facilitate our discussion with you regarding independence matters. 1-167 PROVISION OF SERVICES The following summarizes the professional services rendered by us to the Entity (and its related entities) for the period ended December 31, 2012: Description of Service Audit Audit of the consolidated financial statements of the Corporation of the City of Kitchener, including Trust Funds and Gasworks Enterprise • Audit of the Federal Gas Tax Agreement • Audit of the Ministry of Health Report for the Seniors Day Out Program Tax • Various tax advisory matters OTHER RELATIONSHIPS We are not aware of any relationships between our firm and the Entity (and its related entities) that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence during the period from January 1, 2012 to the date of this letter. CONFIRMATION OF INDEPENDENCE Professional standards require that we confirm our independence to you in the context of the Rules of Professional Conduct/Code of Ethics of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Accordingly, we hereby confirm that we are independent with respect to the Entity (and its related entities) within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct/Code of Ethics of the Institute Chartered Accountants of Ontario as of the date of this letter. 1-168 OTHER MATTERS This letter is confidential and intended solely for use by those with oversight responsibility for the financial reporting process in carrying out and discharging their responsibilities and should not be used for any other purposes. No responsibility for loss or damages, if any, to any third party is accepted as this letter has not been prepared for, and is not intended for, any other purpose. This letter should not be distributed to others outside the Entity without our prior written consent. We look forward to discussing with you the matters addressed in this letter as well as other matters that may be of interest to you. We will be prepared to answer any questions you may have regarding our independence as well as other matters. Yours very truly, Chartered Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants 1-169 Currerit developiry „i e in t • In March 2012, the PSAB issued Section PS 3041, Portfolio Investments, which revises and replaces PS 3040, Portfolio Investments. In addition, Section PS3030, Temporary Investments, has been withdrawn as the distinction between temporary and portfolio investments has now been removed. The scope of Section PS3041 has been expanded to include interests in pooled investment funds. The recognition and measurement requirements of Section PS 3450, Financial Instruments, will have to be applied, other than to the initial recognition of an investment with significant concessionary terms. Certain other terms, requirements and definitions have also been amended to conform to Section PS 3450. This standard is effective for years beginning on or after April 1, 2015 — for the City of Kitchener, the 2016 fiscal year. laindciodk liiiTillf m” uimt ur °m.t In March 2012, PSAB issued improvements to certain handbook sections. Some of the key improvements included the following: • Amendments to Section PS 2400, Subsequent Events, to clarify the meaning of date of completion of financial statements. • Section PS 2500, Basic Principles of Consolidation, has been amended to clarify that any unrealized gain or loss attributable to de- recognition of financial assets and financial liabilities in the fair value category due to inter - governmental sales or transfers would be eliminated from the consolidated statement of operations. • Section PS 2510, Additional Areas of Consolidation, to clarify that the application of the modified equity method may require the reporting of other comprehensive income. • Amendments were issued to Section PS 3050, Loans Receivable, to require the use of the effective interest method when amortizing a loan discount. The requirement to apply the effective interest method applies in the period Section PS 3450, Financial Instruments, is adopted. • Section PS 3230, Long -term Debt, and Section PS 3390, Contractual Obligations, were amended to clarify the interaction with the requirements of Section PS 3450, Financial Instruments. PSAB issued amendments to Section PS2601, Foreign Currency Translation, and Section PS 3450, Financial Instruments, to clarify the transition provisions in these standards. The transition provisions in Section PS 2601 have been amended to clarify their application to hedging instruments for government organizations. In addition, a new transitional provision has been added that applies to government organizations with self- sustaining foreign operations. Section PS 3450 has been amended to clarify that the measurement provisions are to be applied prospectively. In addition, a new transition provision has been added that applies to government organizations with assets classified as available for sale. 1-170 rainsfers, Sectioin IIC: 441 • Sets outs recognition principles for government transfers. • May allow deferral of transfers received if certain conditions exist that create a liability. • This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2012. The standard may be applied retroactively or prospectively. • PS 3510— Tax Revenue was approved by PSAB in November 2009. • This standard sets out revenue recognition principles for tax revenue. • Provides principles for recognition of taxes collected on behalf of others. • This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2012. ° "'iiiinair.mu� iii ulll linstruirneints, Sectioin III'° 44"'40 • Sets out principles to be used in establishing an accounting standard with respect to financial instruments and derivative instruments. • Fair value measurement proposed for derivatives and portfolio investments that are equity instruments quoted in an active market. Fair value can be applied to non - equity instruments through an accounting policy choice. • This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2015 r iii um urrei cy u ainsm iii l4 in cLiii in III'° 4601 • PSAB has approved amendments to Section PS 2600 to be consistent with the new standard for Financial Instruments. • This standard requires all monetary items and those non - monetary items included in the fair value category to be translated using the exchange rate on the financial statement date. Hedge accounting and the scope exclusion for foreign exchange reserves in PS 2600 have been removed. • The amended standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2015 and must be adopted when the new Financial Instruments standard is adopted. iiiinair.t iii ulll tateirnein.t III'° u� ur °m °t °tiii ur °m tiii in III'° 1401 • This standard sets out the general reporting principles and standards for the disclosure of government information. • This standard is effective when the entity adopts PS 3450 and PS 2601. fiiidlLi llliirt4 for Cointairnfinated Sites, tiii in III:: 3260 • PS 3260 — Liability for Contaminated Sites was approved by PSAB in March 2010. • A liability for remediation of contaminated sites should be recognized when an environmental standard exists, the contamination exceeds the environmental standard, the government is directly responsible or accepts responsibility, it is expected future economic benefits will be given up and a reasonable estimate of the amount can be made. • This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after April 1, 2014. 1-171 In September 2012, the PSAB issued an exposure draft on Related Party Transactions. The proposals provide guidance on the identification of related parties and on the recognition, measurement and disclosures of transactions with related parties. Under the proposals, related parties would include entities that control or are controlled by the entity; entities that are under common control; entities that have shared control over, or that are subject to shared control; and individuals that are key management personnel or close members of their family. The proposals would permit a transaction to be recorded at the exchange amount and provide guidance as to when the carrying value, for example, might be used as the exchange amount. The proposals would also require that information about goods and services contributed by related parties be disclosed in the financial statements. Ilf u u III,')raft III °iiinairmu�iidu ur °m °tu,uumt ur °mt oincoirne oin III our °m ulllllly Restricted The PSAB recently issued an exposure draft on Financial Instruments: Income on Externally Restricted Assets that proposes to amend Section PS 3450, Financial Instruments, to ensure the reporting of income on externally restricted assets that are financial instruments aligns with the requirements in Section PS 3100, Restricted Assets and Revenues. The proposed amendments clarify the accounting for gains, losses, interest and dividends when income attributable to a financial asset is externally restricted and addresses the accounting for adjustments associated with the transition to Section PS3450 when income attributable to a financial asset is restricted. III,')raft 114 u" III a iii° iii u The PSAB issued an exposure draft, Use of Appropriations, in September 2012. The proposals aim to improve consistency and comparability amongst similar entities. The proposed standard on accounting for the use of appropriations would apply only to those entities that directly access funding through their appropriations authority. Entities that receive actual transfers of monetary assets would apply existing standards. The proposals require that the use of appropriations would be recognized when an appropriation, supply act or other legislation authorizes an entity to spend resources, and the reporting entity has an eligible transaction or event under that authority. It requires that the use of appropriations should be separately identified in the financial statements and be reported in either the statement of operations or the statement reconciling the opening and closing accumulated surplus or deficit. 1-172 PSAB Projects Underway The following section discusses the major projects currently with the Public Sector Accounting Board Coiimqats for °Weld iiiur °m III', iiim iim iii III'° rforii naurm The objective of this project is to review and amend, if necessary, the conceptual framework in Sections PS 1000, Financial Statement Concepts, and PS 1100, Financial Statement Objectives. PSAB's Conceptual Framework Task Force has recently issued a consultation paper that proposes an objective and primary audience for financial reporting, the accountabilities to be reported on in financial statements, and alternative reporting models to demonstrate them. U114Aate of IIM r ai iii uiim o 111 o g An exposure draft, titled Update of Terminology, was approved in June 2011 with the objective of amending the Introduction and applicable sections with a terminology to describe public sector entities which follow the PSA Handbook. The main features of the exposure draft included replacing references to "government ", "public sector reporting entity ", "entity" and "reporting entity" with "public sector entity ", where applicable, in certain standards and guidelines of the PSA Handbook and removal of government partnerships and school boards from the definition of public sector in the Introduction to Public Sector Accounting Standards. The responses to the exposure draft have resulted in the Board developing a re- exposure draft proposing amendments to the Introduction to Public Sector Accounting Standards that clarifies the definition of a government organization including whether public sector entities (such as departments and ministries, for example) are government organizations or are part of government. The amendments will also address whether government partnerships are within the scope of the public sector and, if so, the appropriate basis of GAAP to be followed. Other I: Irojects Uii,iderway The PSAB is currently working on a number of other projects that are in various stages of advancement. Some of the projects currently underway include asset retirement obligations; assets; fiscal sustainability; impairment of non - financial assets, restructurings; revenues and service concession arrangements. Details on these projects can be found on the PSAB website. 1-173 M Gs A u d it IIM Audit quality, and the respective roles of the auditor and audit committee, is fundamental to the integrity of financial reporting in our capital markets. This is why audit quality is at the core of everything we do at KPMG. And we believe that it is not just about reaching the right opinion, but how we reach that opinion. To help ensure that every partner and employee concentrates on the fundamental skills and behaviours required to deliver an appropriate and independent opinion, we have developed our global Audit Quality Framework. The framework comprises seven key drivers of audit quality. °III'lllie se vein Ilkey drivers of audit q usllliii°t y Commitment to continuous improvement (Performance of 9ctive and efficient audits Association with the right entities Clear standards and robust audit tools Recruitment, Commitment to development and technical excellence assignment of and quality service appropriately delivery qualified personnel el IIIIIIII II III��IIII 1111111 III�IIII II�IIIIII�IIIIIII III IIIII�IIIIII IIII111111 IIII�IIII IIIIIIIII�IIIIIII III III�III�IIIIIIIIII II�IIIII�IIIIIIIIII (III III III Tone at the top Audit quality is part of our culture and Assures you that: our values and therefore non- . Our culture supports our negotiable promise to you of excellent Allows the right behaviours to permeate service and a high quality across our entire organization and each audit — consistently of our engagements . You're receiving an independent, transparent, Association with Ethics above all audit opinion the right entities Eliminates any potential independence . You're receiving an efficient and conflict -of- interest issues and high quality audit that will Clear standards A solid rule book help you maintain investor confidence in your financial and robust audit Rigorous internal policies and guidance statements. tools that help ensure our work meets Provides you with: applicable professional standards, regulatory requirements, and KPMG's . An engagement team handpicked for your business standards of quality needs – a team with relevant Recruitment, People who add value professional and industry development and experience assignment of Helps us attract and retain the best . An audit engagement team appropriately people and reinforces the importance of whose qualifications evolve qualified developing their talents as your business grows and personnel Assigns Partners' portfolios based on changes their specific skill sets • An audit opinion that 1-174 1-175 �� IIII III iii Commitment to The right tools for the right job continues to meet your technical needs as a participant in the excellence and Promotes technical excellence and capital markets quality service a y quality service delivery through training Assists you with: delivery and accreditation, developing business understanding and industry knowledge, • Assessing the effectiveness investment in technical support, and efficiency of the audit development of specialist networks, and . Performing your governance effective consultation processes role with confidence. Performance of We understand that how an audit is effective and conducted is as important as the final efficient audits result. A code of conduct, audit delivery tools, and internal policies and procedures that help ensure the work performed by engagement personnel meets applicable professional standards, regulatory requirements, and our standards of quality Commitment to Comprehensive and effective continuous monitoring improvement We regularly solicit feedback from the audit committees of the entities we audit. Our robust internal quality review program ensures the work of each partner is reviewed every three years. Additionally, our procedures and a sample of our audits of listed entities are reviewed by the Canadian Public Accountability Board (CPAB), the independent regulator of the accountancy profession in Canada. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in the US also conducts an annual inspection of a sample of our audits of SEC registrants. Finally, a sample of other audits and reviews is undertaken annually by the various provincial institutes in Canada. We consider the recommendations that come from these reviews and implement actions to strengthen our 1-175 -- • - =-- Uncertain economic forecasts and a changing regulatory environment define today's world; reliable financial information and high quality audits have never been more essential. We believe that high quality audits contribute directly to market confidence and we share your objectives of credible and transparent financial reporting. Our Audit Quality Framework is particularly relevant to Audit Committees, and we see our role in being transparent to you as a key mechanism to support you in the execution of your responsibilities. Our commitment to quality The independence, judgment and professional skepticism of your auditors add value to your financial statements, and we believe it is important to be transparent about the processes we follow to develop a KPMG auditors' report. We want you to have absolute confidence in us and in the quality of your audit. Our own professional standards dictate technical requirements for reaching and communicating an audit opinion. And we live and abide by these requirements. We invest heavily in our quality, and the Audit Quality Framework helps ensure these investments are the right ones —that they help us continuously drive and maximize our quality improvements. But we feel it is also important that we communicate to you how we view and implement audit quality. The seven key drivers outlined here, combined with the commitment of each individual in KPMG, are meant to do just that. KPMG member firms across the world use this audit quality framework to describe, focus on and enhance audit quality for the benefit of the entities we audit and in support of the efficacy of our capital markets. It is our hope that sharing our vision of what audit quality means is a significant step in building confidence in the value of our audits. Audit quality is fundamental to the way we work. 1-176