Agenda 11-14-17 m � ACITY OF BOYNTON BEACH •
POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND ;} 4
2100 North Florida Mango Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Telephone: 954.636.7170 Toll Free Fax: 866.769.0678
AGENDA
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
2100 North Florida Mango Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
November 14, 2017 at 10:00 A. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION1
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes from o8-o8-i6 Meeting
b. Warrant Ratifications/Approvals
5. NEW/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6: MONITOR REPORT
a. Fund Assumption Review
7. INVESTMENT REPORT
a. Russell Investments
8. MONITOR'S REPORT
a. Burgess Chambers&Associates -
9. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
a. Death Benefits for Members
b. PERC Decision:Headley v City of Miami
10. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
a. Audit-Update
b. Death Checks
c. Public Pension Standards Award for
Funding and Administration-2o17
d. DROP Disbursements:Schoenfeld,Passalaqua,Caudell
Briganti,Griswold
e. Refund of Contributions:Benkoski
f. Retirement:Caudell,Wessendorf
g. Trustee Election Results
h. 5th Trustee Nomination and Selection
11. OPEN DISCUSSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
13. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 13,2018 at 10 A.M.
IN COMPLIANCE OF STATE LAW, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINDS THAT A PROPER AND LEGITIMATE PURPOSE IS SERVED WHEN
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE BEEN GIVEN A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ON A MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD.
THEREFORE,THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAVE DETERMINED AND DECLARED THAT THEY WILL A LOT FIFTEEN(15)MINUTES IN TOTAL
FOR THIS PURPOSE;HOWEVER EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN THREE(3)MINUTES TO COMMENT AT EACH MEETING.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
tiI POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION -FUND
11' 1 2100 North Florida Mango Road '-'
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
Telephone: 954.636.7170 Toll Free Fax: 866.769.0678
AGENDA
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
2100 North Florida Mango Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
November 14, 2017 at 10:00 A. M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC DISCUSSION1
4. CONSENT AGENDA
a. Minutes from o8-o8-16 Meeting
b. Warrant Ratifications/Approvals
5. NEW/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. MONITOR REPORT
a. Fund Assumption Review
7. INVESTMENT REPORT
a. Russell Investments
8. MONITOR'S REPORT
a. Burgess Chambers&Associates
9. ATTORNEY'S REPORT
a. Death Benefits for Members
b. PERC Decision:Headley v City of Miami
10. PLAN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
a. Audit-Update
b. Death Checks
c. Public Pension Standards Award for
Funding and Administration-2017
d. DROP Disbursements:Schoenfeld,Passalaqua,Caudell
Briganti,Griswold
e. Refund of Contributions:Benkoski
f. Retirement:Caudell,Wessendorf
g. Trustee Election Results
h. 5th Trustee Nomination and Selection
11. OPEN DISCUSSION
12. ADJOURNMENT
13. NEXT MEETING DATE: February 13,2018 at 10 A.M.
IN COMPLIANCE OF STATE LAW, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FINDS THAT A PROPER AND LEGITIMATE PURPOSE IS SERVED WHEN
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVE BEEN GIVEN A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD ON A MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD.
THEREFORE,THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAVE DETERMINED AND DECLARED THAT THEY WILL A LOT FIFTEEN(15)MINUTES IN TOTAL
FOR THIS PURPOSE;HOWEVER EACH PERSON IS LIMITED TO NO MORE THAN THREE(3)MINUTES TO COMMENT AT EACH MEETING.
BOYNTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
DAVIDSON,JAMIESON& CRISTINI, P.L.
Certified Public Accountants
BOYNTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
STATEMENTS OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN THE CITY'S
NET PENSION LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SCHEDULE OF RATIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY'S NET
PENSION LIABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT RETURNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. . . . . . 35
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Davidson, Jamieson & Cristini,P.L.
Certified Public Accountants
1956 Bayshore Boulevard
Dunedin,Florida 34698-2503
(727)734-5437 or 736-0771
FAX(727)733-3487 Member
Members of the Firm American Institute of
John N.Davidson,CPA,CVA Certified Public Accountants
Harry B.Jamieson,CPA Florida Institute of
Richard A.Cristini,CPA,CPPT,CGFM Certified Public Accountants
Jeanine L.Bittinger,CPA,CPPT
Karen Curran,CPA,CVA
The Board of Trustees
Boynton Beach Police Officers'
Pension Fund
Boynton Beach, Florida
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Report on Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Boynton Beach Police Officers'
Pension Fund (Plan), which comprise the statements of fiduciary net position as of
September 30,2017 and 2016, and the related statements of changes in fiduciary net position for the
years then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.
Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements
The Plan's Board of Trustees is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America; this includes the design,implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to
the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We
conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States
of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's 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,the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Plan'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 Plan's internal control. Accordingly,we express no such opinion. An audit also
includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of
significant 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.
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The Board of Trustees
Boynton Beach Police Officers'
Pension Fund
Boynton Beach, Florida
Opinion
In our opinion,the financial statements referred to above present fairly,in all material respects,the
fiduciary net position of the Boynton Beach Police Officers'Pension Fund as of September 30,2017
and 2016, and the changes in fiduciary net position for the years then ended in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Other Matters
Required Supplementary Information
Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements as a
whole. The accompanying required supplementary information on pages 29 through 34 of the
Boynton Beach Police Officers' Pension Fund is required by Governmental Accounting Standards
Board Statement No. 67 and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. The additional
information on page 35 is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is also not a required part
of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures
applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional procedures, including
comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying accounting and other records
used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial statements themselves, and
other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America. In our opinion,the above information is fairly stated,in all material respects,in
relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
Other Information
Management has omitted the Management's Discussion and Analysis that accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America require to be presented to supplement the basic
financial statements. Such missing information,although not a part of the basic financial statements,
is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board,who considers it to be an essential part
of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational,
economic,or historical context. Our opinion on the basic financial statements is not affected by this
missing information.
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January 25, 2018
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BOYNTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
STATEMENTS OF FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
September 30, 2017 and 2016
Assets
2017 2016
Cash $ 2,445 $ 2,494
Receivables:
DROP loans 335,309 298,294
Broker-dealers 1,423,292 429,498
Total receivables 1,758,601 727,792
Investments at fair value:
Multi manager bond investment fund 26,219,476 23,733,809
Multi asset core investment fund 36,605,491 33,038,093
Large capital defensive equity investment fund 24,492,976 22,077,962
Real estate investment fund 6,279,311 6,759,760
Total investments 93,597,254 85,609,624
Prepaid expenses 9,083 9,085
Total assets 95,367,383 86,348,995
Liabilities
Accounts payable 157,888 146,905
Total liabilities 157,888 146,905
Net position restricted for pensions $ 95,209,495 $ 86,202,090
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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BOYNTON BEACH
POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET POSITION
Years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016
Additions: 2017 2016
Contributions:
Employer $ 4,791,528 $ 4,391,305
Plan members 946,743 902,350
Plan members,buy-back 29,945 25,803
Rollover to DROP 98,740 109,362
Total contributions 5,866,956 5,428,820
Intergovernmental revenue:
Chapter 185 state excise tax rebate 781,307 735,945
Total intergovernmental revenue 781,307 735,945
Investment income :
Net appreciation (depreciation)in fair value of investments 9,429,604 8,822,097
Interest 1,151 8,032
Other 450 900
Total investment income 9,431,205 8,831,029
Less investment expenses 633,478 576,576
Net investment income 8,797,727 8,254,453
Total additions 15,445,990 14,419,218
Deductions:
Benefits:
Age and service 4,926,412 4,494,629
Disability 371,794 304,944
Beneficiaries 93,259 33,240
Drop payments 868,009 1,336,286
Refunds 11,413 93,339
Administrative expenses 167,698 164,398
Total deductions 6,438,585 6,426,836
Net increase in net position 9,007,405 7,992,382
Net position restricted for pensions:
Beginning of year 86,202,090 78,209,708
End of year $ 95,209,495 $ 86,202,090
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
1. Description of the Plan
The following brief description of the Boynton Beach Police Officers'Pension Plan
(Plan) is provided for general information purposes only. Participants should refer to the
Plan Agreement for more complete information.
General- The Plan was created in 1981 by Section 18 of an Ordinance adopted by
the City of Boynton Beach, Florida. This Ordinance was substantively amended in 2001,
2002, 2006 and 2009.
The Plan is a defined benefit pension plan covering all full-time police officers of the
City of Boynton Beach,Florida(City).Participation in the Plan is required as a condition of
employment. The Plan provides for pension, death and disability benefits. In addition, the
Plan is a local law plan subject to provisions of Chapter 185 of the State of Florida Statutes.
The Plan, in accordance with the above statutes, is governed by a five member
pension board. Two police officers, two City residents and a fifth member elected by the
other four members constitute the pension board. The City and the Plan participants are
obligated to fund all Plan costs based upon actuarial valuations. The City establishes benefit
levels while the board establishes the actuarial methods followed by the Plan.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 the Plan's
membership consisted of:
Retirees and beneficiaries:
Currently receiving benefits 116
Drop Retirees 11
Terminated employees entitled to benefits but
not yet receiving them 20
Total 147
Current employees:
Vested 77
Nonvested 56
Total 133
At September 30, 2017, the date of the most recent actuarial valuation, there were
116 retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
1. Description of Plan (Continued)
Pension Benefits - The pension plan provides retirement, death and disability
benefits for its participants. A participant may retire with normal benefits after reaching age
55 and accumulating 10 or more years of credited service, at 20 years of service without
regard to age, or at age 50 with 15 years of credited service.Normal retirement benefits are
based on 3.5%of the participant's final average salary times the number of his orher credited
years of service. The final average salary for purposes of calculating benefits is the
participant's average salary during the five highest years of the last ten years of creditable
service prior to retirement.
A participant with 10 or more years of credited service is eligible for deferred
retirement. These benefits begin upon application on or after reaching age 55 and are
computed the same as normal retirement,based upon the participant's final average salary
and credited service at the date of termination. Benefits are reduced 1.5%per year for each
yearby which the participant's age at retirement preceded the participant's normal retirement
age.
Monthly Supplemental Retirement Benefit-Effective October 1, 2006, any retiree
or beneficiary receiving pension benefits is entitled to a monthly supplemental pension
benefit. The benefit pool will be funded by 100% of the annual earnings and 10% of the
principal created by the contributions received.
The benefit pool shall be divided according to the total number of years of service
rendered by all retirees,with a cap of 40 years. The shares will be divided on a pro-rata basis
as defined in the ordinances.
The supplemental benefits was to be funded by a I%contribution from the Members
and a 1% contribution by the City. Effective with the Chapter 185 monies received for
calendar year 2001, the excess Chapter 185 dollars will be allocated to fund the City's
contributions until the Chapter 185 dollars are received for calendar year 2005 or,if earlier,
until the entire 1% of the City contributions are covered by the increase in the Chapter 185
monies. Employees will contribute to this benefit through 20 years of service.
The actuarial value of the monthly supplemental benefit reserve at September 30,
2017 was approximately $158,129.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
1. Description of Plan (Continued)
Deferred Retirement Option Plan-Any Plan participant who is eligible to receive a
normal retirement pension may elect to participate in a deferred retirement option plan
(DROP) while continuing his or her active employment as a police officer. Upon
participation in the DROP,the participant becomes a retiree for all Plan purposes so that he
or she ceases to accrue any further benefits under the pension plan. Normal retirement
payments that would have been payable to the participant as a result of retirement are
accumulated and invested in the DROP to be distributed to the participant upon his or her
termination of employment. The Plan provides for a participant to elect a partial lump sum
withdrawal. Participation in the DROP ceases for a Plan participant after the earlier of 5
years or the attainment of 30 years of service.
An employee's account in the DROP program shall earn interest in one of two ways.
The selection of the earnings program shall be irrevocable and shall be made prior to the first
deposit into the DROP account. The options are summarized as follows:
A. Gain or loss interest at the same rate as the Plan; or,
B. At an annual fixed rate of seven percent(7%); or,
C. A combination of both A and B.
Participants,(after separation from service)may borrow from their DROP accounts
a minimum of$5,000 up to a maximum equal to the lesser of$50,000 or 50 percent of their
DROP account balance. The loans are secured by the balance in the members' DROP
account and bear interest at the lowest bank rate at the issue date for the loan. Principal and
interest is paid ratably through monthly payments.
Disability Benefits -Disability benefits for service related disabilities are paid to a
participant for life. Benefits are calculated as 66 2/3% of the participant's salary at the time
of disability. This amount is reduced by any social security and workers' compensation
benefits received and will not be less than 42% of the participant's average final salary.
Disability benefits fornon-service related disabilities are paid to aparticipant for life.
Benefits are calculated at a minimum of 25% of the participant's final average salary.
Death Benefits-Preretirement death benefits for participants with at least 10 years
of service are payable until the death of the spouse. The spouse will receive the accrued
normal retirement benefit taking into account compensation earned and service credited as
of the date of death with a minimum benefit equal to 30% of average final compensation.
Beneficiaries of participants who die prior to vesting will receive a refund of the participants
accumulated contributions.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
1. Description of Plan (Continued)
Post retirement death benefits are payable to the participant's eligible widow
depending on the survivor's benefit selected.
Refund of Participant Contributions-A participant who terminates employment and
is ineligible for pension benefits is refunded his or her contribution without interest.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting - Basis of accounting is the method by which revenues and
expenses are recognized in the accounts and are reported in the financial statements. The
accrual basis of accounting is used for the Plan. Under the accrual basis of accounting,
revenues are recognized when they are earned and collection is reasonably assured, and
expenses are recognized when the liability is incurred. Plan member contributions are
recognized in the period in which the contributions are due. City contributions to the plan
as calculated by the Plan's actuary, are recognized as revenue when due and the City has
made a formal commitment to provide the contributions.Benefits and refunds are recognized
when due and payable in accordance with the terms of the plan.
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying financial statements are presented in
accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 67,
Financial Reportingfor DefinedBenefitPens ion Plans and the Codification of Governmental
Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards which covers the reporting requirements for
defined benefit pensions established by a governmental employer. The accompanying
financial statements include solely the accounts of the Plan which include all programs,
activities and functions relating to the accumulation and investment of the assets and related
income necessary to provide the service, disability and death benefits required under the
terms of the Plan Ordinance and the amendments thereto.
Valuation of Investments-Investments in investment funds common stock and bonds
traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price on the last
business day of the year;securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities
for which no sale was reported on that date are valued at the mean between the past reported
bid and asked prices; investments in securities not having an established market value are
valued at fair value as determined by the Board of Trustees.The fair value of an investment
is the amount that the Plan could reasonably expect to receive for it in a current sale between
market participants, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Purchases and sales of
investments are recorded on a trade date basis.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Investment income is recognized on the accrual basis as earned. Unrealized
appreciation in fair value of investments includes the difference between cost and fair value
of investments held.The net realized and unrealized investment appreciation or depreciation
for the year is reflected in the Statement of Changes in Plan Net Position.
Custody of Assets-Custodial and investment services are provided to the Plan under
contract with the Russell Trust Company. The Plan's investment policies are governed by
Florida State Statutes and ordinances of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida.
Authorized Plan Investments-The Board recognizes that the obligations of the Plan
are long-term and that its investment policy should be made with a view toward performance
and return over a number of years. The general investment objective is to obtain a reasonable
total rate of return defined as interest and dividend income plus realized and unrealized
capital gains or losses commensurate with the prudent investor rule and Chapter 185 of the
Florida Statutes.
Permissible investments include obligations of the U.S.Treasury and U.S.agencies,
high capitalization common or preferred stocks,pooled equity funds,high quality bonds or
notes, foreign securities and fixed income funds. In addition, the Board requires that Plan
assets be invested with no more than 65% in stocks and convertible securities measured at
cost at the end of each reporting period. Further information regarding the permissible
investments from the Plan can be found in the Statement of Investment Policies.
Actuarial Cost Method-The Plan's actuarial cost method is the Entry Age Normal
Method for funding purposes. This method allocates the actuarial present value of each
participant's projected benefit on a level basis over the participant's earnings from the date
of entry into the Plan through the date of retirement.
Reporting Entity- The financial statements presented are only for the Plan and are
not intended to present the basic financial statements of the City of Boynton Beach,Florida.
The Plan is included in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report(CAFR)
for the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, which are separately issued documents.
Anyone wishing further information about the City is referred to the City's CAFR.
The Plan is a pension trust fund(fiduciary fund type)of the City which accounts for
the single employer defined benefit pension plan for all City Police Officers. The provisions
of the Plan provide for retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Funding Policy-Participants are required to contribute 7.0%of their annual earnings
to the Plan. Prior to 1986, contributions to the Plan were made on an after-tax basis.
Subsequent to this date,contributions are made on a pre-tax basis pursuant to an amendment
to the Plan. These contributions are designated as employee contributions under Section
414(h)(2)of the Internal Revenue Code. Contribution requirements of the Plan's participants
are established and may be amended by the City of Boynton Beach, Florida.
A rehired member may buy back one or more years of continuous past service by
paying into the Plan the amount of contributions that the participant would otherwise have
paid for such continuous past service,plus the interest that would have been earned had such
funds been invested by the Plan during that time.
The City's funding policy is to make actuarially computed monthly contributions to
the Plan in amounts,such that when combined with participants' contributions and the State
insurance excise tax rebate, all participants' benefits will be fully provided for by the time
that they retire.
The City's actuarially determined contribution rate for the years ended September 30,
2017 and 2016 was 39.34% and 38.21% , respectively This rate consists of 19.54% and
19.88% of member salaries to pay normal costs plus 19.8% and 18.33% to amortize the
unfunded actuari ally accrued liability pursuant to the September 3 0,2017 actuarial valuation.
Administrative Costs - All administrative costs of the Plan are financed through
employee and City contributions.
Cash-The Plan considers money market and demand account bank and broker-dealer
deposits as cash. Temporary investments, shown on the balance sheet are composed of
investments in short-term custodial proprietary money market funds.
Federal Income Taxes-A favorable determination letter indicating that the Plan is
qualified and exempt from Federal income taxes was not issued by the Internal Revenue
Service. The Board believes that the Plan is designed and continues to operate in compliance
with the applicable requirements of the Internal Revenue Code.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Subsequent Events - Management has adopted the provisions set forth in GASB
Statement No.56, Subsequent Events and considered subsequent events through the date of
the audit report which is the date that the financial statements were available to be issued.
Restatement - Certain figures in the financial statements for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2016 have been restated to conform to the presentation used in the financial
statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
New Accounting Pronouncements - Governmental Accounting Standards Board
(GASB)67,Financial Reporting for Pension Plans and GASB 68,Accounting&Financial
Reportingfor Pensions(Employer),address accounting and financial reporting requirements
for pension plan activities. The City of Boynton Beach Police Officers'Pension Plan(Plan)
is a single employer pension plan as defined by GASB 67. The requirements for GASB 67
require changes in presentation of the financial statements,notes to the financial statements,
and required supplementary information.
It is important to note that the disclosures related to GASB 67 are accounting
measurements,not actuarial measurements of the funded status of the Plan, and are not used
to develop employer contribution rates.
GASB statement No.72 addresses accounting and financial reporting issues related
to fair value measurements. The definition of fair value is the price that would be received
to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market
participants at the measurement date. This statement provides guidance for determining a fair
value measurement for financial reporting purposes. This statement also provides guidance
for applying fair value to certain investments and disclosures related to all fair value
measurements.
Fair value is described as an exit price. Fair value measurements assume a
transaction takes place in a government's principal market, or a government's most
advantageous market in the absence of a principal market. The fair value also should be
measured assuming that general market participants would actin their economic best interest.
Fair value should not be adjusted for transaction costs.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
3. Deposits and Investments
Deposits
At year end September 30, 2017 the carrying amount of the Plan's deposits was
$2,445 and the bank balance was $2,445. The bank balance was covered by federal
depository insurance and, for the amount in excess of such federal depository insurance,by
the State of Florida's Security for Public Deposits Act. Provisions of the Act require that
public deposits may only be held at qualified public depositories. The Act requires each
qualified public depository to deposit with the State Treasurer eligible collateral equal to or
in excess of the required collateral as determined by the provisions of the Act. In the event
of a failure by a qualified public depository,losses in excess of federal depository insurance
and proceeds from the sale of the securities pledged by the defaulting depository,are assessed
against the other qualified public depositories of the same type as the depository in default.
Russell Trust Company(Russell)periodically holds uninvested cash in its capacity
as custodian for the Plan. These funds exist temporarily as cash in the process of collection
from the sale of securities or investments.
Investments
Investments that are not evidenced by securities that exist in physical or book-entry
form include investments in open-ended alternative investment funds.
The Plan's investments other than cash held by its administrative manager, are
segregated into a separate account and managed under a separate investment agreement with
Russell Investment group. This agreement gives Russell custodianship and the authority to
manage the investments.
These assets are invested in accordance with the specific investment guidelines as
set forth in the Plan's Investment Policy Statement. Investment management fees are
calculated quarterly as a percentage of the fair market value of the Plan's assets managed.
The Plan's investments are uninsured and unregistered and are held in custodians'
or the Bank's accounts in the Plan's name. Multi Asset Core Fund, Multi Manager Bond
Fund,Large Capital Defensive Equity Fund, and Real Estate Investment Fund are privately
placed funds, which operates as alternative investments which offer their shares at the net
asset value (NAV) of the funds.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
3. Deposits and Investments (Continued)
The alternative investment funds invest in equity,fixed,international and real estate
investments. The investments in the underlying funds are generally valued at fair value as
determined by the management of the fund by reference to the value of the underlying fund's
assets, if available, or by the valuation of a fund's underlying assets as provided by the
general partner or investment manager,if the assets are not publicly traded. The fund may
also hold certain investments which may be valued by a single market maker. While the fund
managers use their best judgment in estimating the fair value of underlying funds, there are
inherent limitations in any estimation technique. Accordingly the fair value of alternative
investment funds have been estimated by the Plan's management in the absence of readily
ascertainable market values. Therefore, the values of such funds are not necessarily
indicative of the amount that could be realized in a current transaction. The fair values may
differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market for the
underlying funds existed,and the difference could be material. Future confirming events will
also affect the estimates of fair value, and the effect of such events on the estimates of fair
value could be material.
The alternative investment fund expose the Plan to certain risks,including liquidity
risks,counterparty risks,foreign political economic,and governmental risks,and market risk.
In addition, these investments may have initial lock-up periods, as well as restrictions for
liquidating positions in these funds, that make the investment non-current and non-
marketable.
The alternative investments are valued using the net asset value(NAV)provided by
the investment managers of these funds. The NAV is based on the value of the underlying
assets owned by the fund minus its liabilities and then divided by the number of shares or
percentage of ownership outstanding. The NAV's unit price is quoted on a private market
that is not active;however,the unit price is based on underlying investments which are traded
on an active market.
The values of these alternative investments are not necessarily indicative of the
amount that could be realized in a current transaction.The fair value may differ significantly
from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the underlying funds
existed,and the differences could be material. Future confirming events will also effect the
estimates of fair value and the effect of such events on the estimated fair value could be
material.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
3. Deposits and Investments (Continued)
Investments (Continued)
The Plan had no investments that individually represented 5% or more of the Plan's
net assets available for benefits as of September 30, 2017.
Further, the Plan has no instrument that, in whole or in part, is accounted for as a
derivative instrument under GASB statement No. 53,Accounting and Financial Reporting
for Derivative Instruments during the current Plan year.
The Plan held the following fixed income investments as of September 30, 2017:
2017
Rating
Standard Effective
Fair & Duration
Investment Type Value Poor's (Years)
Multi manager bond
investment fund S 26,219,476 AA 6.3
Total S 26 21
, 9,476
Interest Rate Risk - Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in interest rates will
adversely affect the fair value of an investment in debt securities. Generally,the longer the
time to maturity, the greater the exposure to interest rate risk. Through its investment
policies the Plan manages its exposure to fair value losses arising from increasing interest
rates. The Plan limits the effective duration of its investment portfolio through the adoption
of nationally accepted risk measure bench marks.
Credit Risk- Credit risk is the risk that a debt issuer will not fulfill its obligations.
Consistent with state law the Plan's investment guidelines limit its fixed income investment
to a quality rating of`A' or equivalent as rated by one ore more recognized bond rating
service at the time of purchase. The Plan's fixed income portfolio may not include more than
10% of its investments in securities having a quality rating of Baa.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
3. Deposits and Investments (Continued)
Custodial Credit Risk-Custodial credit risk is defined as the risk that the Plan may
not recover cash and investments held by another party in the event of a financial failure.
The Plan requires all securities to be held by a third party custodian in the name of the Plan.
Securities transactions between a broker-dealer and the custodian involving the purchase or
sale of securities must be made on a"delivery vs.payment"basis to ensure that the custodian
will have the security or money,as appropriate,in hand at the conclusion of the transaction.
The investments in mutual funds and investment partnerships are considered unclassified
pursuant to the custodial credit risk categories of GASB Statement No. 3,because they are
not evidenced by securities that exist in physical or book-entry form.
Investing in Foreign Markets-Investing in foreign markets may involve special risks
and considerations not typically associated with investing in companies in the United States
of America. These risks include revaluation of currencies,high rates of inflation,repatriation
restrictions on income and capital, and future adverse political, social, and economic
developments. Moreover, securities of foreign governments may be less liquid, subject to
delayed settlements, taxation on realized or unrealized gains, and their prices are more
volatile than those of comparable securities in U.S. companies.
Foreign Tax Withholdings and Reclaims - Withholding taxes on dividends from
foreign securities are provided for based on rates established via treaty between the United
States of America and the applicable foreign jurisdiction, or where no treaty exists at the
prevailing rate established by the foreign country. Foreign tax withholdings are reflected as
a reduction of dividend income in the statement of changes in fiduciary net position. Where
treaties allow for a reclaim of taxes, the Fund will make a formal application for refund.
Such reclaims are included as an addition to dividend income.
Investing in Real Estate -The Plan is subject to risks inherent in the ownership and
operation of real estate. These risks include, among others, those normally associated with
changes in the general economic climate, trends in the industry including creditworthiness
of tenants, competition for tenants, changes in tax laws,interest rate levels, the availability
of financing and potential liability under environmental and other laws.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
3. Deposits and Investments (Continued)
Investment Asset Allocation - The Plan's adopted asset allocation policy as of
September 30, 2017 is as follows:
Asset Class Target Allocation
Global equity 30%
Domestic equity 25
Bonds 32
Private real estate 5
REITS 2
MLP's 2
Commodities 2
Cash 2
Total 100%
Rate of Return-For the year ended September 30,2017 the annual money-weighted
rate of return on pension plan investments, net of pension plan investment expense, was
11.04 percent. The money-weighted rate of return expresses investment performance,net of
investment expense, adjusted for the changing amounts actually invested.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
4. Net Increase (Decrease) in Realized and
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments
The Plan's investments appreciated (depreciated) in value during the years ended
September 30, 2017 and 2016 as follows::
2017
Realized Unrealized
Appreciation Appreciation
(Depreciation) (Depreciation) Total
Investments at fair value as determined
by quoted market price:
Multi manager bond
investment fund $ 21,439 $ 123,201 $ 144,640
Multi asset core investment fund 1,282,147 3,932,297 5,214,444
Large capital defensive equity
investment fund 798,631 2,817,338 3,615,969
Real estate equity investment fund 306,423 148,128 454,551
Net increase(decrease)in realized
and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation)of investments S 2,408,640 $ 7,020,964 $ 9,429,604
2016
Realized Unrealized
Appreciation Appreciation
(Depreciation) (Depreciation) Total
Investments at fair value as determined
by quoted market price:
Multi manager bond
investment fund S 751,088 S 1,131,169 S 1,882,257
Multi asset core investment fund 573,509 3,035,715 3,609,224
Large capital defensive equity
investment fund 423,369 2,407,305 2,830,674
Real estate equity investment fund - 499,942 499,942
Net increase(decrease)in realized
and unrealized appreciation
(depreciation)of investments S 1,747,966 S 7,074,131 S 8,822,097
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
4. Net Increase (Decrease) in Realized and
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of Investments (Continued)
The calculation of realized gains and losses is independent of the calculation of net
appreciation (depreciation)in the fair value of plan investments.
Unrealized gains and losses on investments sold in 2017 that had been held for more than
one year were included in net appreciation (depreciation) reported in the prior year.
5. Investments
The Plan's investments at both market value and cost or adjusted cost as of September 30,
2017 and 2016 are summarized as follows:
2017 2016
Market Market
Investment Cost Value Cost Value
Multi manager bond investment fund $ 20,178,689 $ 26,219,476 $ 17,816,223 $ 23,733,809
Multi asset core investment fund 23,408,552 36,605,491 23,979,646 33,038,093
Large capital defensive equity
investment fund 16,207,599 24,492,976 16,609,924 22,077,962
Real estate equity investment fund 4,221,423 6,279,311 4,850,000 6,759,760
Total investments $ 64,016,263 $ 93,597,254 $ 63,255,793 $ 85,609,624
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
6. Designations
A portion of the plan's net assets are designated for benefits that accrue in relation to the
DROP account as further described in Note 1. Allocations to the DROP plan account for the
year ended September 30, 2017 are presented below as determined in the Plan's most recent
accounting and valuation available for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017:
2017
Designated for DROP accounts (fully funded) $ 11,549,566
Designated for the supplemental pension
distribution reserve 158,129
Total designated net position 11,707,695
Undesignated net position 83,501,800
Total plan net position $ 95,209,495
7. Plan Assumption Changes
The actuarial assumptions which were implemented beginning October 1, 2013 are
summarized as follows:
�. The mortality table, which was updated two years ago to the RP-2000 Combined
Healthy Participant Mortality Tables for males and females,including projections
for future improvements in mortality rates, continues to be phased in this year.
�. The assumed withdrawal rates,which were updated two years ago (please see the
actuarial assumptions and methods section), continue to be phased in this year.
These revisions are being phased in over a five-year period,beginning with the October 1,2011
actuarial valuation. In this year's actuarial valuation,60%of the revised rates and 40% of the
prior rates are used. In the previous year's actuarial valuation 40%of the revised rates and 60%
of the prior rates were used. This change caused an increase in the contribution of 1.23%
covered payroll.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
8. Plan Termination
Although it has not expressed an intention to do so, the City may terminate the Plan at
any time by a written ordinance of the City Commission of Boynton Beach, duly certified by
an official of the City. In the event that the Plan is terminated or contributions to the Plan are
permanently discontinued, the benefits of each police officer in the Plan at such termination
date would be non-forfeitable.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
As described in Note 1, certain members of the Plan are entitled to refunds of their
accumulated contributions, without interest, upon termination of employment with the City
prior to being eligible for pension benefits. At September 30, 2017 aggregate contributions
from active members of the Plan were approximately $9,666,000. The portion of these
contributions which are refundable to participants who may terminate with less than five years
of service has not been determined.
10. Risk and Uncertainties
The Plan invests in a variety of investment funds. Investments in general are exposed to
various risks, such as interest rate, credit, and overall volatility risk. Due to the level of risk
associated with certain investments, it is reasonably possible that changes in the values of
investments will occur in the near term and that such changes could materially affect the
amounts reported in the statements of net assets available for benefits.
11. DROP Loans
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, certain DROP participants borrowed
from their respective DROP accounts. These loans require repayment in sixty months at
interest rates based on the interest rate published by an established local bank at the time that
the loan was issued.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
11. DROP Loans (Continued)
A schedule of the changes of these loans is summarized as follows:
Balance Balance
9/30/16 Additions Repayments 9/30/17
DROP Loans Receivable $ 298,294 S 145,000 S (107,985) S 335,309
Future minimum annual principal payments on these loans are as follows:
September 30
2018 5 105,249
2019 107,097
2020 66,092
2021 41,510
2022 15,361
Total 5 335,309
Loan interest income for the year ended September 30, 2017 was $10,082.
12. Rent Expense
A rental operating license (lease) for office space began on August 1, 2016 and is $500
per month on a month-to-month basis. During the years ended September 30,2017 and 2016,
rent expense for the Fund under the license (lease) agreements was $6,000 and $8,774,
respectively.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
13. Investment Measurement at Fair Value
Fair Value Hierarchy
The accounting standards break down the fair value hierarchy into three levels based on
how observable the inputs are that make up the valuation. The most observable inputs are
classified as Level 1 where the unobservable inputs are classified as Level 3.
Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical
assets or liabilities in active markets that the Plan has the ability to access.
As a general rule, any asset that has a daily closing price and is actively traded will be
classified as a Level 1 input.
Level 2 inputs are inputs (other than quoted prices included within Level 1) that are
observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Inputs to the valuation
methodology include: (1) quoted market prices for similar assets or liabilities in active
markets, (2) quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in active markets,
(3)inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, and (4)
inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by
correlation or other means. If the asset or liability has a specified(contractual)term,the
Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
As a general rule,if an asset or liability does not fall into the requirements of a Level 1
or Level 3 input,it would default to Level 2. With Level 2 inputs, there is usually data
that can be easily obtained to support the valuation, even though it is not as easily
obtained as a Level 1 input would be.
Level 3 inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair
value measurement.
As a general rule, Level 3 inputs are those that are difficult to obtain on a regular basis
and require verification from an outside party, such as an auditor or an appraisal, to
validate the valuation.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
13. Investment Measurement at Fair Value (Continued)
Fair Value Hierarchy (Continued)
Net asset value (NAV)is a common measurement of fair value for Level 1,Level 2,and
Level 3 investments. A fund's NAV is simply its assets less its liabilities, and is often
reported as a per share amount for fair value measurement purposes. The Plan would
multiply the NAV per share owned to arrive at fair value. Level 1 investment in funds
such as mutual funds report at a daily NAV per share and are actively traded. NAV also
comes in to play for Level 2 and 3 investments. As a matter of convenience(or referred
to in accounting literature as a"practical expedient"),a Plan can use the NAV per share
for investments in a nongovernmental entity that does not have a readily determined fair
value, such as an alternative investment. Investments measured at NAV as a practical
expedient would be excluded from the fair value hierarchy because the valuation is not
based on actual market inputs but rather is quantified using the fund's reported NAV as
a matter of convenience.
The Plan categorizes its fair value measurement within the fair value hierarchy
established by generally accepted accounting principles. The Plan has the following total
recurring fair value measurements as of September 30, 2017 and 2016:
• Mutual funds - The rationale for inclusion in Level 1 or Level 2 points to the
unobservable inputs involved in mutual fund pricing. Mutual funds do not trade
using bid and ask, as with ETF's or common stock. Instead, the prices are
determined by the net asset value of the underlying investments at the close of
business for the next day's open. The underlying assets themselves may include a
variety of Level 1 and Level 2 securities and some may be valued using matrix
pricing which interpolates the price of a security based on the price of similar
securities.
• Fixed income funds - Valued using pricing models maximizing the use of
observable input for similar securities. This includes basing value on yield
currently available on comparable securities of issues with similar credit ratings.
• Equity funds -Valued at market prices for similar assets in active markets.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
13. Investment Measurement at Fair Value (Continued)
Fair Value Hierarchy (Continued)
• Common stock - Valued at quoted market prices for identical assets in active
markets.
• Debtsecurities -Debt securities classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy are
valued using prices quoted in active markets for those securities. Debt securities
classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy are valued using a matrix pricing
technique. Matrix pricing is used by Interactive Data Pricing and Reference Data,
LLC to value securities based on the securities'relationship to benchmark quoted
prices.
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets Significant Significant
for Identical Other Unobservable
September 30, Assets Inputs Inputs
Investments by fair value level 2017 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Multi manager bond investment fund $ 26,219,476 $ -$ 26,219,476 $ -
Multi asset core investment fund 36,605,491 - 36,605,491 -
Large capital defensive equity investment fund 24,492,976 - 24,492,976 -
Real estate investment fund 6,279,311 - - 6,279,311
Total investments by fair value level $ 93,597,254 $ - $ 87,317,943 $ 6,279,311
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
13. Investment Measurement at Fair Value (Continued)
Fair Value Hierarchy (Continued)
Level 3:
Real Estate Investment Fund
The nature of the investments in this type of fund is that distributions are received
through the liquidation of the underlying assets of the fund. It is expected that the
underlying assets of this type would be liquidated over five to eight years. As of
September 30,2017,it is probable that all of the investments in this type will be sold at
an amount different from ownership interest in parties capital. Therefore,the fair values
of the investments in this type have been determined using recent observable transaction
information for similar investments and nonbinding bids received from potential buyers
of the investments. As of September 30,2017,a buyer(or buyers)for these investments
may not yet been identified. Once a buyer has been identified, the investee fund's
management is required to approve of the buyer before the sale of the investment can be
completed.
Fair Value Measurements Using
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets Significant Significant
for Identical Other Unobservable
September 30, Assets Inputs Inputs
Investments by fair value level 2016 (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3)
Multi manager bond investment fund $ 23,733,809 $ - $ 23,733,809 $ -
Multi asset core investment fund 33,038,093 - 33,038,093 -
Large capital defensive equity investment fund 22,077,962 - 22,077,962 -
Real estate investment fund 6,759,760 - - 6,759,760
Total investments by fair value level $ 85,609,624 $ - $ 78,849,864 $ 6,759,760
25
BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
14. Plan Amendments
There were no Plan amendments during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 or
2016.
15. Net Pension Liability of the City
The components of net position liability of the City of Boynton Beach (City) as of
September 30, 2017 were as follows:
Total Pension Liability $ 133,418,274
Plan Fiduciary Net Position 95,209,495
City's Net Pension Liability $ 38,208,779
Plan Fiduciary Net Position as a percentage of
total pension liability 71.36%
Actuarial Assumptions - The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial
valuation as of October 1, 2016 using the following actuarial assumptions applied to all
measurement periods.
Inflation 3.00%
Salary increases 5.0% to 6.5% depending on age,including inflation
Investment rate of return 7.50%
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
15. Net Pension Liability of the City(Continued)
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a
building-block method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return
(expected returns, net of pension plan investment expenses and inflation) are developed for
each major asset class. These ranges are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of
return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by the target asset allocation
percentage and by adding expected inflation. Best estimates of arithmetic real rates of return
for each maj or asset class included in the pension plan's target asset allocation as of September
30, 2017 are summarized in the following table:
Investment
Asset Long-Term Expected Real Rate
Allocation Asset Class of Return
30.0% Global equity 2.24%
25.0 Domestic equity 4.80
32.0 Bonds 2.44
5.0 Private real estate 7.10
2.0 REIT's 11.20
2.0 MLP's 16.90
2.0 Commodities 4.90
2.0 Cash 4.10
Discount Rate - The discount rate of 7.50% was used to measure the total pension
liability. This single discount rate was based on the expected rate of return on pension plan
investments of 7.50%. The projection of cash flows used to determine this single discount rate
assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current contribution rate and that
employer contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between the total
actuarially determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on these assumptions,
the pension plan's fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected
future benefit payments of current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of
return on pension plan investments (7.50%) was applied to all period of projected benefit
payments to determine the total pension liability.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2017 and 2016
15. Net Pension Liability of the City(Continued)
Regarding the sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the single discount rate, the
following presents the plan's net pension liability, calculated using a discount rate of 7.50%, as well
as what the plan's net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a single discount rate that
is 1-percentage-point lower or 1-percentage point higher.
Sensitivity of the Net Pension Liability
to the Single Discount Rate Assumption
Current
Discount
1% Decrease Rate 1% Increase
6.50% 7.50% 8.50%
City's net pension liability S 52,615,010 $ 38,208,779 $ 26,225,646
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICER' PENSION FUND
SCHEDULE OF THE CITY'S NET PENSION LIABILITY
Last Four Fiscal Years
Plan Net
Position Net Pension
Fiscal as a Percentage Liability as a
Year Total of Total Percentage of
Ending Pension Plan Net Net Pension Pension Covered Covered
September 30, Liability Position Liability Liability Payroll Payroll
2014 $ 111,783,071 $ 76,282,065 $ 35,501,006 68.24% $ 11,070,863 320.67%
2015 116,958,988 78,209,708 38,749,280 66.87% 11,553,613 335.35%
2016 124,555,848 86,202,090 38,553,758 69.21% 11,279,375 340.03%
2017 133,418,274 95,209,495 38,208,779 71.36% 11,834,364 322.86%
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICER' PENSION FUND
SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
Last Four Fiscal Years
Fiscal Actual
Year Actuarially Contribution Contributions
Ended Determined Actual deficiency Covered as a Percentage of
September 30, Contribution Contribution (Excess) Payroll Covered Payroll
2014 $ 4,560,918 $ 4,624,823 $ (63,905) $ 11,070,863 41.77%
2015 4,830,346 4,830,346 - 12,919,713 37.39%
2016 4,856,392 4,856,392 - 11,279,375 43.06%
2017 5,256,615 5,256,615 - 11,834,364 44.42%
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NOTES TO THE SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS
September 30,2017
Last Fiscal Year
Valuation date: October 1,2015
Notes Actuarially determined contribution rates are calculated as of October
1,which is two year(s)prior to the end of the fiscal year in which
contributions are reported.
Methods and Assumptions Used to Determine Contribution Rates:
Actuarial cost method Entry age normal
Amortization method Level percent of payroll,closed
Remaining amortization period 21 years(Single Equivalent Period)
Asset valuation method 5-year smoothed market
Inflation 3.0%
Salary increases 5.0%to 6.5%depending on age,including inflation
Investment rate of return 7.50%
Retirement age Experience-based table of rates that are specific to the type of eligibility
condition
Mortality RP-2000 Mortality Table for Annuitants with mortality improvement
projected to all future years using Scale BB. For females, the base
mortality rates include a 100%white collar adjustment. For males,the
base mortality rates include a 90%blue collar adjustment and a 10%
white collar adjustment. These are the same rates used for Special Risk
Class members in the July 1, 2015 actuarial valuation of the Florida
Retirement System(FRS).
Other information: See Discussion of Valuation Results in the October 1,2015 Actuarial
Valuation Report.
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BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICER' PENSION FUND
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT RETURNS
Last Four Fiscal Years
September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
2017 2016 2015 2014
Annual money-weighted rate of
return net of investment expenses 11.04% 10.72% 2.50% 11.00%
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BOYNTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS' PENSION FUND
SCHEDULES OF INVESTMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Years ended September 30,2017 and 2016
2017 2016
Investment Administrative Investment Administrative
Expenses Expenses Expenses Expenses
Expenses:
Actuary fees $ - $ 34,473 $ - $ 28,841
Administrator's fees - 45,000 - 43,918
Audit fees - 18,000 - 15,000
Bank charges - 270 - 703
Computer service - 4,400 - 11,504
Directors' liability insurance - 17,267 - 16,835
Dues and subscriptions - 600 - 600
Investment managers' fees:
Russell Trust Company 608,478 - 551,576 -
Legal fees - 24,563 - 28,311
Medical advisor - - - 1,782
Office expenses - 1,761 - 263
Office rent - 6,000 - 8,774
Pension program maintenance - - - 2,430
Perfonnance monitor 25,000 - 25,000 -
Seminars and training - 15,364 - 5,437
$ 633,478 $ 167,698 $ 576,576 $ 164,398
Percentage of
plan net position 0.67% 0.18% 0.67% 0.19%
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