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For Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2021
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Message From the City Manager……Page 2
Strategic Goals/Mission Statement .. Page 3
Show Low Facts/Demographics ....... Page 5
Revenues by Source .......................... Page 6
Expenditures By Function ................ Page 8
Where does the Money Go ............... Page 9
Governmental Fund Trends ............. Page 10
Business-Type Funds ........................ Page 12
Statement of Net Position ................ Page 13
Financials/Awards ............................ Page 14
Investments ...................................... Page 15
Capital Assets .................................... Page 16
Debt Management ............................ Page 17
Contact Information ......................... Page 18
Table of Contents Message from the City Manager
The information contained in this document
comes from the City of Show Low’s Annual Com-
prehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Annual
Budget Document for Fiscal Year Ending 2021.
Detailed information and the complete ACFR
regarding the ffnancial position of the City of
Show Low can be found on our website at
www.showlowaz.gov, or you may contact the
Deputy City Manager via e-mail at jjohn-
son@showlowaz.gov.
Dear Citizens,
The City of Show Low is pleased to present this sum-
marized version of the Annual Comprehensive Finan-
cial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2021. The ACFR is audited in accordance with General-
ly Accepted Audited Standards (GAAS) and prepared
in conformance with the Generally Accepted Account-
ing Principles (GAAP). This report reflects the City of
Show Low’s commitment to ffnancial transparency, ac-
countability, and communicating the ffnancial position
of the City.
The intent of this document is to clarify the reporting
process in an easy-to-understand language allowing
residents and visitors to see where their tax dollars go
and how the management of the City’s ffnances follow
the Strategic Goals set by City Council. Through a con-
servative budget approach and a strong adherence to
ffnancial accountability and ffscal responsibility the
City of Show Low’s ffnancial position is stable and con-
tinuing to improve through economic development
and a comprehensive internal control framework de-
signed to protect the City’s assets from loss, theft, or
misuse.
The City looks forward to another successful year and
to providing the citizens and visitors of our community
a transparent and ffscally responsible local govern-
ment.
Respectfully,
Ed Muder
City Manager
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Infrastructure: Preserve Existing Assets
Quality of Life
• Downtown Development
• Beautify Downtown
• Deuce of Clubs Streetscape and 9th
Street Corridor
• Overhead power line removal
• Merchant façade improvements
and way finder signs
• Expanded parking
• Downtown and Signature Festival
Marketplace serve as event venues
• Appearance and image
• Beautify and maintain city facilities,
parks, sports fields and cemetery
• Pleasing landscaping features in public
areas
• Well-maintained city vehicles and
equipment
• Maintain open space (e.g., Meadow
Property) to retain small-town feel
• Maintain amenities
• Preserve and protect history
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Economic & Community Development
Organization
Recreation as economic development tool
Tournaments and athletic events (Memorial
Day softball, Little League district and regional,
disc golf, triathlons, Bike the Bluff)
Events and Programs
City Sponsored:
4th of July Parade/Freedom Fest
City Anniversary/BBQ Throwdown
Show Low Shines Christmas Light Parade
Deuce of Clubs Drop (New Year’s)
Co-Sponsored Events:
Show Low Days
Farmer’s Market
Spooktacular Festival
Christmas Tree Lighting
City Employees
Our greatest resource = well-trained employees
Our No. 1 goal = provide quality services to Show Low’s Citi-
Show Low was named after a marathon poker game played
between two early settlers. They decided there was not enough
room for both of them in the community and agreed to let a
game of cards decide who was to get the 100,000 acre ranch
and who was to move on. According to the story, one of them
said, “If you can show low, you win.” The other one turned up
the deuce of clubs and replied, “show low it is.” Show Low got
its name from that card game and Show Low’s main street is
named “Deuce of Clubs” in remembrance.
Show Low was founded in 1870, incorporated in 1953, and is
not only the largest city in the White Mountains of Northeast-
ern Arizona it is one of the fastest growing cities in northern
Arizona. Show Low is also the business hub and marketing
center of the area.
DEMOGRAPHICS
City of Show
Low
Navajo
County
State of
Arizona
Population/Age
Total
Population5 11,742 110,924 7,278,717
Male
Population3 5,375 54,994 3,620,935
Female
Population3 5,755 55,930 3,657,782
Median Age3 39.7 39.4 38.3
65 years and
older3 2,618 20,560 1,307,241
Labor Force/Income/Unemployment
Average Labor
Force4 4,451 38,265 3,326,563
Median
Income1 40,616 38,490 45,001
Unemploy-
ment Rate2 6.1% 12.7% 5.9%
Households by Income1
Less than
$10,000 7.4% 13.3% 6.4%
$10,000 to
$14,999 7.9% 6.8% 4.0%
$15,000 to
24,999 13.7% 12.9% 9.2%
$25,000 to
34,999 11.4% 11.1% 9.5%
$35,000 to
$49,999 12.5% 14.4% 13.5%
$50,000 to
$74,999 17.4% 16.9% 18.6%
$75,000 to
$99,999 12.2% 10.5% 12.9%
$100,000 to
$149,999 9.1% 8.9% 14.3%
$150,000 to
$199,999 5.8% 3.5% 5.8%
$200,000 or
more 2.4% 1.6% 5.9%
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=show%20low,%20az&t=Populations%
20and%20People&g=0400000US04_0500000US04017&tid=ACSST1Y2019.S0101&hidePreview=false
Attractions
Fishing
Camping
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Golf
Big Game Hunting
Apache Sitgreaves National Forrest
The Mogollon Rim
Sunrise Park Ski Resort, located on the White Mountain
Apache Indian Reservation
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Revenues By Source
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Source
FY2018-2019
Actuals
FY2019-2020
Actuals
FY2020-2021
Actuals
Percent
Change from
Local Sales Tax $13,294,795 $13,927,771 $17,157,931 23.2%
State Shared Tax $1,118,190 $1,170,395 $3,963,872 15.9%
Franchise/License
Fees $441,929 $437,487 $436,244 -0.28%
Fines/Forfeitures $200,356 $217,451 $281,476 29.44%
Planning, Building,
& Engineering
Fees
$306,183 $314,246 $491,022 56,25%
Sanitation Use
Fees $952,765 $1,025,904 $1,075,747 4.86%
Water Use Fees $4,546,600 $4,439,150 $4,723,317 6.40%
Wastewater Use $2,887,925 $3,108,424 $3,206,915 3.17%
Like many other cities in the state, the City of Show Low experienced a signiffcant increase in
economic activity due to COVID. With limited available air travel and other related travel re-
strictions many Arizona residents traveled to Show Low for their vacations. This spike in tour-
ism had a direct effect on sales tax collections, speciffcally in the retail, restaurant, and accom-
modation segments.
Additionally, an increased number of residents decided to stay home rather than travel. During
their “staycations” numerous residents invested in home improvements. The City also experi-
enced an increase in new home construction. These activities created an uptick in construction
sales tax as well as an increase in the Planning, Building, & Engineering Fees over the prior ffscal
year.
Due to these factors and others, the annual sales tax collections increased by over 20% when
compared to the prior ffscal year.
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The City of Show Low takes a conservative approach when budgeting revenues each year.
Only 95% of expected revenues are budgeted to be spent allowing the City to maintain
healthy fund balances for future projects and emergencies.
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Function
FY2018-2019
Actuals
FY2019-2020
Actuals
FY2020-2021
Actuals
Percent
Change from
Prior Year
Personnel $15,393,306 $14,424,827 $13,916,367 -3.52%
Operational $12,095,479 $11,707,611 $14,181,091 21.13%
Capital $6,372,815 $6,880,871 $5,574,389 -18.99%
Debt Service $2,282,243 $1,711,834 $2,110,240 23,27%
Contingency/CIP
Reserves $0.00 $75,000 $79,913 6.55%
Expenditures by Function
Personnel: The slight decrease in FY2021 from FY2020 is due to a decrease in the amount of retirement budgeted for the Police De-
partment as a result of a slight decrease in the amount of payments for the unfunded PSPRS liability ($1,700,000 in FY2020 and
$1,300,000 in FY2021)
Operational: The increase in FY2021 from FY2020 is due to resuming normal operations after the COVID-19 shutdown in areas such
as travel and training, repairs and maintenance, citizen programs, and an increase in medical claims (the City of Show Low is self-
insured).
Capital: The decrease in capital is due to project completions in FY2020 and a more conservative budget in FY2021 due to the uncer-
tainty with COVID-19, the ability to get materials, and the increase in material and labor costs.
Contingency/CIP Reserves: The slight increase in FY2021 from FY2020 is due to an increase in contributions from the City of Show
Low to the Community Fast Program..
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WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
Personnel
The City has 166.5 Full-time
equivalents and personnel costs
account for 33.16% of the City’s
FY2021 Actual Expenditures
Operational
The City of Show Low has 21 Divi-
sions whose operational costs
were 34.55% of the City’s FY2021
Actual Expenditures
Capital
The City of Show Low’s capital
expenditures for FY2020/2021
was $5,574,389 which was 13.28%
of the City ‘s Actual Expendi-
tures. The majority of the capi-
tal is in Streets, Wastewater,
Water, and the Airport focusing
on maintaining and adding
new infrastructure.
Reserves
The City of Show Low has ap-
proximately $6.4 million in op-
erating reserves, which is
15.37% of the City’s Budget and
includes:
3-months operating re-
serves for the General
Fund, Water, and
Wastewater
$1.0 million in voter re-
quired reserves
Debt Service
The City of Show Low’s Debt Service
made up 3.64% of the City’s FY2021
Actual Expenditures. Total out-
standing debt service principle is
$15,069,853 million. Detailed Debt
Service Schedules are available on-
line at www.showlowaz.gov in the
current fiscal year’s budget book.
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Governmental Fund Trends
The General Fund is the government’s primary operating fund. It accounts for all ffnancial resources devoted to ffnance services
associated with local government. These services include the Library, Public Safety, Legal, Magistrate, Parks/Facilities Mainte-
nance, Community Development, and internal support functions. Below is a summary of the General Fund Expenditures by
department. Details can be found in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the current Fiscal Year’s Budget, both on-
line at www.showlowaz.gov.
FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Expenses by Division Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget
City Council 124,868 110,316 86,364 168,451 180,875 409,092
General Operations 4,163,391 3,345,871 2,570,980 3,892,721 3,348,072 8,036,784
Human Resources 262,884 263,101 280,321 282,436 323,944 381,114
Administrative Services 651,419 692,081 677,377 740,025 776,185 959,935
City Magistrate 188,300 173,712 122,771 90,991 91,662 110,899
City Attorney 264,699 248,399 248,879 262,974 253,231 298,893
City Manager 406,740 369,261 388,846 390,510 393,905 583,827
Planning & Zoning 410,714 478,601 530,332 526,158 582,570 816,737
Library 492,163 506,378 488,116 549,817 521,823 586,260
Information Systems 317,083 337,117 339,397 323,483 366,185 476,789
Parks/Facilities Maintenance 824,246 1,449,888 1,238,272 1,242,400 1,428,750 3,284,864
Engineering 590,468 638,397 659,766 677,813 792,793 839,667
Police 5,583,466 5,945,404 8,913,220 8,051,368 7,333,121 11,556,297
Parks & Recreation 339,215 350,230 373,345 313,819 345,263 451,326
City Clerk 279,826 262,071 288,723 211,813 258,650 363,638
Show Low TV 191,568 193,634 235,534 202,815 217,741 235,785
Community Services 165,952 234,347 227,513 225,658 211,123 268,920
Cemetery - - 14,755 18,080 20,356 115,000
Airport - - 3,557,837 1,311,243 1,426,804 3,472,118
Aquatic Center - - 442,734 454,676 461,073 597,437
Total 15,257,003 15,598,808 21,685,082 19,937,251 19,334,135 35,011,499
Notables:
Increase in Police Expenditures between FY2017/2018 Actual and FY2018/2019 Actual a result of the following:
Additional $3.0 million was budgeted towards the City’s unfunded liability for the Public Safety Retirement System
An increase was realized between Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Actual and Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Budget due to an additional $700,000 budgeted towards the City’s
unfunded liability for the Public Safety Retirement System
The Cemetery, Airport, and Aquatic Center were moved to the General Fund in Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Prior to Fiscal Year 2018-2019, each of these departments were considered their own fund receiving a subsidy from the General Fund to cover operational
costs
By moving these departments into the General Fund there is no subsidy payment out of the General Fund required to help cover operational costs
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Governmental Fund Trends
The General Fund is the government’s primary operating fund. It accounts for all ffnancial resources devoted to ffnance services
associated with local government. These services include the Library, Public Safety, Legal, Magistrate, Parks/Facilities Mainte-
nance, Community Development, and internal support functions. Below is a summary of the General Fund Revenues by Cate-
gory. Details can be found in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the current Fiscal Year’s Budget, both on-line at
www.showlowaz.gov.
FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Revenues by Category Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget
Local Sales Tax $10,963,170 $12,248,424 $13,294,795 $13,927,771 $17,157,931 $12,000,000
Franchise Tax $405,434 $371,228 $441,929 $437,487 $436,244 $370,000
State Shared Revenues $995,864 $1,065,866 $1,118,190 $1,170,396 $1,357,400 $1,276,293
Urban Revenue $1,332,380 $1,259,816 $1,343,966 $1,463,969 $1,635,222 $1,418,261
Vehicle License Tax $648,842 $703,405 $750,997 $775,074 $971,250 $822,312
HURF Shared Revenue $1,505,726 $1,541,263 $1,672,198 $1,863,518 $1,887,443 $1,643,238
Licenses and Permits $257,322 $369,875 $306,183 $314,246 $491,022 $276,300
Charges for Service $1,640,082 $1,934,920 $1,919,444 $2,006,235 $2,507,659 $2,428,757
Total $17,738,464 $17,957,031 $20,847,672 $21,958,696 $26,444,171 $20,235,161
Revenues by Category above represent the major revenue categories. The City of Show Low budgets revenue at 95% of expected revenues
remaining conservative in our budget approach. Total revenue detail can be found on Page 20 of the FY2020/2021 Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report.
Notables:
Increase in Licenses and Permits between Fiscal Year 2016/2017 and Fiscal Year 2017/2018 are a direct result of the hospital expansion
project by Summit Regional Medical Center. The increase between FY2019/2020 and FY2020/2021 is due to an increase in Sincle Fami-
ly Residential permits.
The State Shared Revenues, Urban Revenue, Vehicle License Tax, and HURF Shared Revenues are all programed at 95% of the States
estimates.
FY2021 Actual increased over FY2020 Actual as a result of additional COVID-19 Relief funds and a signiffcant increase in Local Sales
Tax due to a “Shop Local” campaign.
State Estimate
Fiscal Year 21/22
City Budget
Fiscal Year 21/22
95%
Difference
Sales Tax $1,343,466 $1,276,293 $67,173
Income Tax (Urban
Revenue) $1,492,906 $1,418,261 $74,645
Vehicle License Tax $865,592 $822,312 $43,280
HURF Shared Revenue $1,729,724 $1,643,238 $86,486
Total $5,431,688 $5,160,104 $271,584
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Business Type Fund Trends
Proprietary Funds or Business Type Funds include Sanitation, Wastewater and Water. The City charges a fee to customers that
is intended to cover all of the costs of services within these funds. Types of services include curbside trash and recycling weekly
pick ups, Annual Project Clean Sweep program, Christmas Tree Recycling Program, Electronic and Hazardous Waste Program,
Water and Wastewater infrastructure maintenance, repairs, replacements, and additions. Details can be found in the Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report and the current Fiscal Year’s Budget, both on-line at www.showlowaz.gov.
FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Expenditures By Fund Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget
Sanitation $879,210 $894,039 $936,051 $987,441 $1,076,216 $1,112,000
Wastewater $3,480,075 $5,006,575 $3,240,518 $3,186,754 $3,206,849 $8,807,393
Water $3,784,322 $4,580,771 $3,344,559 $3,628,114 $3,828,900 $8,882,085
Total $8,143,607 $10,481,385 $7,521,128 $7,802,309 $8,111,965 $18,801,478
Notables:
Signiffcant increases in expenditures in the Wastewater Fund for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 and Fiscal Year 2017/2018 are
due to the completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
In Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Wastewater expenditures decreased as some capital expenditures were not completed and
were carried forward to FY2019/2020.
In Fiscal Year 2019/2020 the Wastewater expenditures have decrease signiffcantly to allow the fund to recover costs
associated with the construction of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant and capital expenditures.
In Fiscal Year 2020/2021 Water Expenditures increased due to larger capital projects budgeted for ffscal year.
Budgeted Expenditures in Wastewater increased due to an increase in wastewater capital projects as a result of new
debt service to assist wastewater in catching up with capital infrastructure projects after the completion of the
Wastewater Treatment Plan.
Budgeted Expenditures in Water increased due to an increase in water capital projects as a result of a healthy fund
balance allowing for additional infrastructure projects to completed.
FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20 FY 20-21 FY 21-22
Revenues By Fund Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Budget
Sanitation $866,419 $893,848 $952,765 $1,025,905 $1,075,747 $1,100,000
Wastewater $2,542,267 $3,014,638 $2,888,156 $3,108,424 $3,155,246 $3,114,578
Water $4,061,822 $4,333,068 $4,506,540 $4,589,776 $4,741,657 $4,632,084
Total $7,470,508 $8,241,554 $8,347,461 $8,724,105 $8,972,650 $8,846,662
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Statement of Net Position
The statement of net position is a condensed overview of the City’s assets and liabilities as of June 30, 2020 and June 30, 2021.
The difference represents the amount the City owns compared to the amount owed. A portion of the City’s net position reflects
its investment of 107,629,652, or 77.3% in capital assets. An additional portion of $722,872, or 0.52%, represents restricted net
position. The remaining balance is unrestricted net position of $30,803,310, or 22.14%. At the end of the current ffscal year, the
City is able to report positive balances in all three categories of net position for the government and business-type activities.
The City can also report the majority of the City’s net position is in the investment in capital assets, which is reflective of the
City Councils Strategic Goals.
Governmental
Activities
Business-Type
Activities
Current
Year
Previous
Year
Current
Year
Previous
Year
Total Current
Year
Total Previous
Year
Current and Other Assets $33,552,465 $25,071,300 $13,235,504 $11,297,596 $46,787,969 $36,368,896
Net capital assets $69,445,955 $70,208,377 $51,707,270 $52,291,131 $121,153,226 $122,499,507
Total Assets $102,998,420 $95,279,677 $64,949,615 $63,588,727 $167,941,195 $158,868,403
Deferred outflows of resources $5,666,202 $5,656,692 $326,753 $187,820 $5,992,956 $5,844,512
Total assets and deferred outflows $108,664,622 $100,936,368 $65,276,638 $63,776,547 $173,934,150 $164,712,915
Long-term debt outstanding $8,591,307 $9,733,564 $4,959,256 $5,535,143 $13,550,563 $15,268,707
Other Liabilities $18,476,386 $16,246,312 $2,453,701 $2,553,273 $20,930,087 $18,799,585
Total Liabilities $27,067,694 $25,979,876 $7,412,957 $8,088,416 $34,480,651 $34,068,292
Deferred inflows of resources $259,902 $521,196 $44,604 $105,981 $304,506 $627,177
Total liabilities and deferred in-
flows $27,327,596 $26,501,072 $7,457,561 $8,194,397 $34,785,157 $34,695,469
Net Position:
Net Investment in capital assets $60,881,637 $60,691,476 $46,748,015 $46,755,988 $107,629,652 $107,447,464
Restricted $722,872 $1,210,426 $0.00 $0.00 $722,872 $1,120,426
Unrestricted $19,732,517 $12,533,395 $11,070,793 $8,826,162 $30,803,310 $21,359,557
Total net position $81,337,026 $74,435,296 $57,818,807 $55,582,150 $139,155,834 $130,017,447
Assets: Current and other assets are economic resources held with the expectation of sale, conversion to cash or use within the near
future, usually twelve months
Capital Assets: Are investments in land, buildings, equipment, improvements and infrastructure that are long-term in nature and there-
fore not available for future spending
Long-Term Liabilities: Are outstanding are mainly debt obligations incurred by the City to ffnance major projects or large purchases
Other Liabilities: Are the City’s payment obligations due within one year and include principal and interest on long-term debt due with-
in the next year, accounts payable, and accrued items, such as payroll and interest
Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources: Deferred outflows/inflows of resources are expenses/revenues that have been incurred/
received but are not yet being recognized until a future period
Net Position: Net investment in capital assets represents the City’s investment in capital assets less any related outstanding debt used to
acquire those assets
Restricted Net Position: Are resources subject to restrictions on how they may be used. The City sets aside resources for debt service,
capital projects, street improvements, grantor and contributor purposes.
Unrestricted Net Position: Are the accessible resources available to provide residents services if no additional revenues or resources are
obtainable
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Financials The ffnancial information is drawn from the
City of Show Low’s Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report (ACFR) for the ffscal year
ended June 30, 2021. The ACFR will be pre-
sented to the Government Finance Oificers
Association of the United States and Canada
(GFOA) to seek the award for Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
The Certiffcate of Achievement is the highest
form of recognition for excellence in state and
local government reporting and its valid for
one year. The ACFR must satisfy both Gener-
ally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
and applicable legal requirements.
The City of Show Low has received this award
for the past 18 years.
Statement of Activities
The graphs below show the expenses and revenues for governmental and busi-
ness-type activities as it relates to the program category in which the funds
were expended or collected. Governmental activities include the General Oper-
ating Fund, Debt Service, Capital Projects, and Special Revenue Funds. Busi-
ness-type activities include Sanitation, Water, and Wastewater Funds.
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Investments
The City’s investment policy applies to activities of the City of Show Low with regard to investing the ffnancial assets of the
General Fund and all other Funds established by the City. The investment portfolio shall be managed in a manner to attain a
market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles while preserving and protecting capital in the overall portfo-
lio. Investments shall be based on statutory constraints and the primary investment criteria in priority sequence are 1) Safety, 2)
Liquidity, and 3) Avoidance of Speculation.
Fair
Value
Credit
Rating (1)
Weighted
Average
Maturity (2)
Cash on Deposit $13,030,344 N/A N/A
Cash on Hand $0.00 N/A N/A
Local Governments Investment Pool 5* $12,695,593 AAA f/S1+ 36.5 days
Local Governments Investment Pool 500* $6,540,069 AA-3 2.06 years
Local Governments Investment Pool 700* $6,774,507 AAA 2.42 years
$39,040,514
* The fair value of the City’s position in each pool is the same as the value of the pool shares.
(1) Ratings are provided where applicable to indicate associated Credit Risk. N/A indicates not applicable
(2) Interest Rate Risk is estimated using the weighted average days to maturity
The Arizona State Treasurer’s Oifice operates the Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) with no regulatory oversight. The
LGIP is available for investment of funds administered by any Arizona Public Treasurer. The LGIP is not registered with the
SEC as an investment company. Deposits in the LGIP are not insured or otherwise guaranteed by the State of Arizona, and par-
ticipants share proportionally in any realized gain or losses on investments.
The provisions of State law (A.R.S. 35-323) govern the investment of funds in excess of $100,000. A.R.S. 35-323 allows for invest-
ment in certiffcates of deposit, interest bearing savings accounts, repurchase agreements with a maximum maturity of 180 days,
pooled investment funds established by the State Treasurer, obligations, guaranteed by the United States, bonds of the State of
Arizona or other local municipalities, commercial paper of prime quality that is rate “P1” by Moody’s investors or “A1” by Stand-
ard and Poor’s rate service, and bonds, debentures or notes that are issued by corporations organized and doing business in the
United States subject to certain restrictions. For investments of less than $100,000 procedures as speciffed by local ordinance or
resolution must be followed.
As of June 30, 2021, the City had the following deposits and investments:
Credit Risk
Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to an investment will not fulffll its obligations. The City’s policy for reducing its exposure
to credit risk is to comply with State law (A.R.S. 35-323). A.R.S. 35-323 limits investment in commercial paper and corporate bonds to the top ratings
issued by nationally recognized statistical rating organizations such as Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in the interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. The City’s policy for managing its
exposure to fair value loss arising from increasing interest rates is to comply with the provisions of State law (A.R.S. 35-323). A.R.S. 35-323 requires
that the City’s investment portfolio maturities do no exceed ffre years from the time of purchase.
Fair Value Measurements
As noted above, the City holds investments that are measured at ffar value on a recurring basis. The City categorizes its fair value measurements with
in the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs used to measure
the fair value of the asset. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 inputs are signiffcant other observable in puts.
Level 3 inputs are signiffcant unobservable inputs.
The sate treasurer’s investment pool, mutual funds, and certiffcates of deposit, as listed above are valued using inputs other an quoted prices, that
are observable (Level 2 inputs).
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Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include property, plant, equipment, and infrastructure assets (e.g. roads, bridges, sidewalks, and similar
items), are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activities columns in the government-wide ffnancial state-
ments. Capital assets are deffned by the City as assets with an initial, individual cost of more than $10,000 and an estimated useful
life in excess of three years. Such assets are recorded if purchased or constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at estimated
acquisition value at the date of donation.
Depreciation of capital assets is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Land and construction
in progress are not depreciated. Property, plant, and equipment of the primary government, as well as the component units (if
any), are depreciated using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and Improvements 40 years
Machinery and Equipment 5 to 15 years
Vehicles 5 to 15 years
Streets, Sidewalks & Other Infrastructure 40 years
Governmental
Activities
Business-Type
Activities
Current
Year
Previous
Year
Current
Year
Previous
Year
Total Current
Year
Total Previous
Year
Land and Water Rights $6778,048 $6,646,326 $1,256,833 $1,256,833 $8,034,881 $7,903,159
Buildings $12,961,711 $12,803,434 $255,602 $266,484 $13,217,313 $13,069,918
Improvements $7,060,979 $7,344,856 $0.00 $0.00 $7,060,979 $7,344,856
Infrastructure $38,192,869 $38,613,848 $47,309,327 $46,953,630 $85,502,196 $85,567,478
Machinery and Equipment $1,806,328 $1,937,595 $1,698,159 $1,757,805 $3,504,487 $3,695,400
Vehicles $1,974,301 $1,893,069 $266,131 $227,819 $2,240,432 $2,120,888
Work in Progress $732,755 $969,249 $921,219 $1,828,560 $1,653,974 $2,797,809
Totals $69,506,992 $70,208,377 $51,707,270 $52,291,131 $121,214,262 $122,499,508
City of Show Low’s Capital Assets (net of depreciation)
As of June 30, 2021
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Debt Management
The City utilizes long-term debt to ffnance capital projects with long useful lives. Financing capital projects with debt provides
for an “intergenerational equity”, as the actual users of the capital asset pay for its costs over time, rather than one group of us-
ers paying in advance for the cost of the asset. The City’s debt policy is to provide for the preservation and eventual enhance-
ment of the City’s bond ratings, the maintenance of adequate debt service reserves, compliance with debt instrument cove-
nants and provisions, and required disclosures to investors, underwriters, and rating agencies. The policy guidelines will also
be used when evaluating the purpose, necessity, and condition under which debt will be issued.
City of Show Low’s Outstanding Debt
As of June 30, 2021
Governmental Activities Principal Balance Term of Debt
Community Facilities District $1,155,000 July 2031
Excise Tax Rev. Ref. Bonds—Series 2015 $6,270,000 July 2026
Energy Conservation Equipment Lease $674,318 August 2034
Accrued Compensated Absences $915,540
Capital Leases $465,000 July 2027
Landffll Monitoring Costs $26,988
Net Pension Liability $12,665,738
Total Governmental $12,665,738
Business-Type Activities
WIFA Loan—Water PV/FH $1,310,863 July 2032
WIFA Loan—Water Pineview $2,353,392 July 2031
Sewer System Rev. Ob.—2014 $1,295,000 July 2024
Accrued Compensated Absences $74,417
Net Pension Liability $1,672,831
Total Business-Type $6,706,504
Total Outstanding Debt $29,999,166
Community Facilities District: Show Low Bluff Community Facilities District Bonds at an interest rate ranging from 5.2% to 5.6% due in
annual principal installments and semiannual interest installments. As a Community Facilities District, the liability is not the responsibility
of the City of Show Low.
Excise Tax Rev. Ref. Bonds—Series 2015: At an average coupon rate of 2.42% the 2015 loans were issued and transferred to an Escrow Trust
to repay in advance of maturity the $4,722,410 of the GADA Bonds Series 2006B principal and interest and $4,000,000 of the proceeds were
issued to ffnance the costs of the new Public Safety Building. There was $142,590 transferred to an Escrow Trust to pay fees and expenses for
the refunding
Energy Conservation Equipment Lease: The lease is for the guaranteed energy conservation measures agreement which included invento-
rying and studying potential energy savings upgrades to provide the City with a turnkey energy conservation and modernization solution
that can be paid for through energy and operational cost savings.
Capital Leases: The City has entered into a lease agreement which is considered a capital lease in accordance with Generally Accepted Ac-
counting Principles. The Lease is for the Qualiffed Energy Conservation Bond (QECB)
WIFA Loan—Water PV/FH: Bearing an interest rate of 2.8%, this loan was for the purchase of the Park Valley/Fool Hollow Water System
WIFA Loan—Water Pineview: Bearing an interest rate of 3.096%, this loan was for the purchase of the Pineview Water System
Sewer System Rev. Ob.—2014: Bearing an interest rate of .23%, this loan was for the ffnance costs of the Waste Water Treatment Plant Ex-
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Contact Information
City of Show Low
180 N 9th Street
Show Low, AZ 85901
928.532.4000 ph
928.532.4044 fax
www.showlowaz.gov.
City Staff
City Manager Ed Muder emuder@showlowaz.gov
Deputy City Justin Johnson jjohnson@showlowaz.gov
Morgan Brown Attorney mbrown@showlowaz.gov
Rachael Hall City Clerk rahall@showlowaz.gov
Brad Provost Police Chief bprovost@showlowaz.gov
Shirley Patterson City Magistrate spatterson@showlowaz.gov
William Kopp Public Works Director bkopp@showlowaz.gov
Jay Brimhall Community Service Director jbrimhall@showlowaz.gov
Justen Tregaskes Planning & Zoning Director jtregaskes@showlowaz.gov
MAYOR
John Leech Jr.
VICE-MAYOR
Connie Kakavas
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brandt Clark
Mike Allsop
Jon Adams
Dawn Wilson
Brent Hatch
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“Named by the Turn of a Card”
Show Low was named after a marathon poker game played
between two early settlers. They decided there wasn't’ enough
room for both of them in the community and agreed to let a
game of cards decide who was to get the 100,000 acre ranch
and who was to move on. According to the story, one of them
said, “If you can show low, you win.: The other one turned up
the deuce of clubs and replied, “show low it is.” Show Low got
its name from that card game and Show Low’s main street is
named “Deuce of Clubs” in remembrance.