THE BUZZ
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TAHOE DONNER N
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ANNUAL REPORT
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 45-DAY NOTICE
FIRE SAFETY + FOREST HEALTH
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INSIDE THE REPORT:
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02
Board Meeting Recaps
04
THE BUZZ:
Briefs
ASSOCIATION UPDATES
20
Message from the General Manager
Basic Services
10
10
2018 ANNUAL REPORT
Graphical overview of Tahoe Donner’s 2018 audited results and accomplishments
FEATURES
2018 Annual Report
12
Business Directory
14
Roadmap to the Election
16
EVENTS, DINING + UPDATES
06
Amenity Updates, Programs + Events
08
Club Updates
09
Dining Hours + Specials
45-Day Notice: Fire Safety and Forest Health
06
THE BUZZ
Summer amenity openings, dining specials, club activities and more
MEMBER SURVEY MAY 2019 WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK
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VOLUME 20 | NO. 05
MAY 2019
EDITORIAL AND PRODUCTION TEAM Christina Schwartz Lindsay Hogan Tiffany Connolly Jen Malone
Drew Deurlington Derek Moore Amber Barrett
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President | Jennifer Jennings jjennings@tahoedonner.com Vice President | Don Koenes dkoenes@tahoedonner.com Treasurer | Jeff Connors jconnors@tahoedonner.com Secretary | Michael Fajans mfajans@tahoedonner.com Director | Suzy Knisley sknisley@tahoedonner.com Board of Directors board@tahoedonner.com
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MESSAGE FROM THE
GENERAL MANAGER This month’s magazine includes the 2018 Annual Report, a high-level graphical overview of the 2018 audited results and accomplishments. Core to reviewing the Audit Report is understanding how Tahoe Donner is organized and how it operates as both a California Mutual Benefit Corporation and a Federal IRS 501c4 Social Welfare organization, and of course, how it functions as a Large Scale Common Interest Development. Mutual Benefit Corporations are organized as nonprofits for the mutual benefit of their members and to advance a common goal, as currently expressed in our strategic plan vision statement: Tahoe Donner is a vibrant and desirable mountain community, providing attractive and well-maintained facilities, events, programs and leading customer service to its members, guests and public, all while maintaining accessible and healthy natural surroundings. With one official class of voting/ownership membership (6,473 property owners) in Tahoe Donner, the community also values the broader inclusion of approximately 25,000 ownership-connected members.
Tahoe Donner is also officially organized, recognized and operates as an IRS 501c4 Social Welfare organization to promote social welfare for the common good of the community. "Social Welfare" is an inherently complex concept with many interpretations of the community benefiting from this status, but the defined tax structure is a great benefit to the membership and the corporation. So, as you review the Annual Report and individual performance of our amenities and support departments, think about our membership-based mutual benefit and the common good of our community and know that your board of directors, management team and volunteer committees are all working to deliver meaningful results to achieve our common vision. Finally, I want to express my gratitude to all of our members, board members, employee team members, volunteers and community partners for all you do. Our partnerships and effectiveness in this great community of Tahoe Donner continues to grow.
ROBB ETNYRE | GENERAL MANAGER
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GREEN WASTE By ANNIE ROSENFELD, Tahoe Donner Director of Risk and Real Property Spring and summer are just around the corner, and so is yard cleanup and defensible space work. Get a leg up by planning your cleanup activities now.
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TAHOE DONNER CONTACTS Area Code (530)
MEMBER SERVICES Northwoods Clubhouse Open Daily 8AM-5PM 587-9400 | info@tahoedonner.com | Live chat on website
In Tahoe Donner, trash and recycling pick-up day is Tuesday. Blue recycling bags will be picked up every week. Place blue bags next to your garbage can to avoid any overage costs. All cardboard must be placed inside of the blue bag.
AMENITIES
GREEN WASTE CARTS
Opt-in to receive up to three 96-gallon green yard waste carts. Green cart service is every other week.
GREEN CART SERVICE
JUNE
7 + 21 4 + 18
Architectural Standards Rod Whitten aso@tahoedonner.com Covenants Al Noyes + Len Leclerc covenantscommittee@ tahoedonner.com
AUGUST 13 + 27 SEPTEMBER 10 + 24
JULY 2, 16 + 30 OCTOBER 8 + 22
TIPS ON USING YOUR GREEN WASTE CART
GREEN WASTE DUMPSTER Six-yard green waste dumpsters are available by reservation for a reduced oneweek rental of $70. Call TTSD to order at (530) 583-7800. Dumpster rentals do sell out, so book in advance.
Lids must be closed flush. Overfilled carts will not be serviced.
GREEN WASTE DUMPSTER REBATE NEW THIS YEAR: Truckee Fire Protection District is providing a $70 rebate for green waste dumpster rentals. Visit truckeefire.org/defensible-space for more details. One rebate per household until program funds last.
Elections Bette Rohrback electionscommittee@ tahoedonner.com
General Plan Michael Sullivan iceman40@mac.com Giving Fund Suzanne Sullivan tdgf@tahoedonner.com Member Engagement mec@tahoedonner.com
Finance Corey Leibow financecommittee@ tahoedonner.com
ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE CHAIRS ASO/ASC Charles Wu charles@aventechcapital.com
Equestrian Nan Meek nanmeek@sbcglobal.net
ASSOCIATION CHARTERED CLUB PRESIDENTS
No plastic bags necessary. Place yard waste – pine needles, grass clippings, pine cones, branches and shrub materials – directly in the cart. On your collection day, place your cart curbside by 6AM, with the wheels facing away from the street. The cart must be three feet away from other objects.
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ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE CHAIRS
In Tahoe Donner, green yard waste carts will be picked up every other Tuesday from May 7 through October 22.
MAY
Beach Club Marina 587-9460 Bikeworks 582-9694 Cross Country Ski 587-9484 Downhill Ski Resort 587-9444 Equestrian Center 587-9470 Forestry 587-9432 Golf Course 587-9443 The Lodge 587-9455 Pizza on the Hill 582-9669 Recreation Hut 587-9413 Campground 587-9462 Tennis Center 587-9474 Trails 582-9672 Trout Creek 582-9603
SELF/CONTRACTOR HAUL
Tahoe Donner homeowners and contractors can drop off yard waste at Eastern Regional Landfill (ERL) for free. Homeowners are limited to six yards of waste; contractors need to provide a unique customer code.
ORDER YOUR CART
Still need a green waste cart? Order one today at keeptruckeegreen.org. Residents will be charged a delivery fee for drop-off OR they may pick up the cart from TTSD for free.
9-Holers Women's Golf Shellie Poplin shelliepoplin@gmail.com
Quilt Club Linda Brush sewlinda@aol.com
Bridge Club Pat Callahan mrscallahan36@gmail.com
Rowing Club Dot Mace dotmace@me.com
Equestrian Club Susan Terrell terrellsf@earthlink.net
Senior Alpine Ski John Makin jmakin@sbcglobal.net
Friends of TD Trails B.R. Levine tdtrails@gmail.com
TD 4-Wheelers Club Bill Ratcliff club@td4wheelers.org
Hiking Club Robin Reese rbtahoe@sbcglobal.net
Tennis Michele Forsberg minkeysf@sbcglobal.net
Junior Golf Club Jean Lai jslai@comcast.net
Women’s Golf Bettye Carmichael ibboop@suddenlink.net
Men’s Golf Keith Williams krwilliams37a@gmail.com
LETTER TO THE BOARD Provide feedback to help improve the overall association. Submit your comments and concerns to board@tahoedonner.com. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/feedback.
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THE
BUZZ EVENTS. DINING. UPDATES. CAMPGROUND
BEACH CLUB MARINA
SCHEDULED OPENING WEDNESDAY, MAY 22
SCHEDULED OPENING FRIDAY, MAY 24
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TENNIS CENTER SCHEDULED OPENING MONDAY, MAY 6 Conditions permitting
CLINICS + PROGRAMS
Tennis clinics take place throughout the summer and focus on improving a wide range of tennis skills while enhancing overall health and fitness. Fore more information visit tahoedonner.com/tennis. WHEN: Beginning May 13
Conditions permitting
BOAT LAUNCH POLICIES
RECREATION SUMMER CONCERT JULY 5 + 6
Tahoe Donner's biggest event of the year returns Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6, featuring today's top tribute bands for the Beach Boys, Creedence Clearwater Revival, U2 and more! Tickets are on sale now. Visit tahoedonner.com/summerconcert to learn more!
All motorized/trailered vessels launching in Donner Lake must first pass an invasive species inspection. For inspection station location and hours, call (888) 824-6267 or visit truckeeboatinspections.com. Vessels launched at Beach Club Marina must be registered with Tahoe Donner. Vessel registration, proof of insurance a nd a release of liability waiver are required to launch at Beach Club Marina during summer 2019. For more information or to register online, visit tahoedonner.com/marina.
THE BRICKYARD CLASSIC
2019 Tennis Nostalgia Event—Kick off the season with an exciting afternoon of tennis followed by a potluck BBQ and social gathering. WHEN: Sunday, May 26 ROUND ROBIN: 2-5PM BBQ/POTLUCK: 5PM COST: Tennis Club Free, Member $10,
Guest $18
11TH ANNUAL NTRP TOURNAMENT
NTRP 2.5 through 5.0—The NorCal branch of the USTA has designated this a Gold Cup event in all divisions, with 2x the ranking points up for grabs. WHEN: May 31-June 2 REGISTRATION: norcal.usta.com
BIKEWORKS FREE FAMILY MOVIE FRIDAYS | 6:30-8:30PM
Join us at Northwoods Clubhouse for a free family-friendly flick. Note: Pizza on the Hill will be closed in May.
KIDS NIGHT OUT MAY 3 + 18 | 5-9PM
Kids ages 4-9 are invited to dinner, games and more while parents enjoy a night on the town. Register on ShopTD.
SCHEDULED OPENING FRIDAY, MAY 24 Conditions permitting
PREP YOUR BIKE
Get your bike ready for the season with a basic tune-up that includes checking and tightening all fasteners, adjusting brakes and shifting, minor wheel true, adjusting hubs and headset, and chain lubrication for just $69. For other work, bring your bike in or call (530) 582-9694
GOLF SCHEDULED OPENING FRIDAY, MAY 24 Conditions permitting
SEASON PASSES + PLAY PACKS ON SALE NOW
Purchase a season pass by May 30 to lock-in the best rates of the season and receive special perks, including discounted guest golf vouchers. Visit tahoedonner.com/golf for details.
EQUESTRIAN
DAY CAMPS
TROUT CREEK REC CENTER
2019 SUMMER BOARDING
SESSIONS BEGIN MONDAY, JUNE 17
DAILY 6AM-10PM
CAMPS ARE FILLING FAST
Saturday, May 25
We offer long- and short-term horse boarding throughout the summer. Reservations are required. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/equestrian.
Our week-long camps offer age-appropriate, fun outdoor activities that challenge, educate and entertain kids age 3-14. Camps are offered through the week of Aug. 16. Register your child online with your ShopTD account or call Day Camps at (530) 587-9493. For camp sessions and more information visit tahoedonner.com/daycamps.
REC POOL Scheduled opening
MOVE YOUR BODY
Summer is right around the corner! Get ready for cycling season with one of our many spin classes. The Rec Center offers a variety of classes each week, check the website for a full class schedule or stop by the front desk to pick one up. For class descriptions and more information visit tahoedonner.com/fitness.
2019 BOARDING RATES
Our 12-by-24-foot partially covered pipe corral paddocks are available and include daily cleaning, watering and feeding. Deluxe, large paddocks are also available. BASIC 12X24 MEMBER PADDOCK
Monthly Weekly Daily
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
$439 $119 $29
$589 $194 $47
HORSEMANSHIP CAMPS
Registration for Horsemanship Camps is open. We offer Level I and Level II morning and afternoon camps. Some camps are already sold out so register today. Learn more at tahoedonner.com/equestrian. 2019 SESSIONS: June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 5-9 and Aug 12-16 COST: Members $549, Non-Members $649
THE
BUZZ CLUBS: TD 4 WHEELERS CLUB
We busted out of the snow for a run to the old Red Dog and You Bet mining sites near the Bear River when we ran across some gates closing the road. While in discussion with a Nevada Irrigation District technician, we learned that the Bear River area at Secret Town Road had to be closed because people were dumping items, shooting and making a mess – very disappointing that humans would treat such a beautiful area so disrespectfully.
We drove down to the Greenhorn Creek Ford, but it was so washed out that the road was nowhere to be seen, so we backtracked to Chalk Bluff Road and ventured up the muddy route. We could have continued up to Highway 20, but we knew that snow blocked that end of the road. We turned around and stopped at the old You Bet Cemetery before heading back to Truckee for a great dinner at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub in Tahoe Donner.
However, you can still walk the bridge and river area, and it is worth the stop. We detoured to Highway 174 to You Bet Road and headed up to the Red Dog overlook for lunch. We continued on through the former town site and we were glad to be part of a large convoy as the theme song from “Deliverance” kept playing in our heads. Dennis Austin narrated the history as we passed the significant sites.
If you enjoy exploring, consider joining us on our next adventure. Check out the club's schedule online at TD4wheelers.org. THE BUZZ: CLUBS CONTINUES
*All prices subject to change.
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SENIOR ALPINE SKI CLUB
JUNIOR GOLF CLUB Summer is just about here! Tahoe Donner Junior Golf Club invites you to join us for fun and skill development. We meet and play every Thursday at 2PM on the practice green - please stay tuned for our starting date. The first hour is spent working on putting and chipping skills through clinics and games. Then we head out and play the course in foursomes. We provide adult chaperones for younger players. Snacks and water are provided while on the course, and greens fees are offered at a special discount for TD Junior Golf Club members. We always need adult volunteers to join us on the course as chaperones. You do not need to know golf; your purpose is to ensure the kids are playing safely. It is really fun to watch the young players improve. Our first golf day is scheduled for June 20, weather permitting. The free Ice Cream Social, our first special event, is scheduled for July 11. Come build your own sundae before you head out and play the course. The Annual Club Championship will be our final club event, to be held August 8. All participants will be divided into flights and compete with other players of comparable skill level. While there is some competition, this is an event mainly for fun — every player gets a prize. Membership applications are available in the Pro Shop. Questions? Call the Pro Shop at (530) 587-9440, #3 or contact Russ and Jean Lai at (530) 582-0673 or rslai@comcast.net after June 1.
As March ended, winter really did not, and neither did the club ski days at local ski areas. Although we cut back to one club ski day a week from two days a week during the regular season, club members continue to enjoy skiing together over the extended ski season. If the weather continues to improve (more sun, fewer storms) and the ski area snowpack and season permits, we hope to schedule club ski days in May and perhaps celebrate the Fourth of July on a ski slope. In any event, the end of skiing will not mean the end of club activities. After a brief ‘tween season hiatus, the club will have its usual slate of summer/fall outings and gatherings, including but not necessarily limited to, the always popular August member and recruits BBQ, fall ski fitness classes, and the soon-to-start-skiing potluck. Please visit our club website at tdski.com for club information and full dates and details on upcoming club events. If you would like to join the club, contact one of the board members listed on the website. The club is always looking to add more folks who enjoy downhill skiing and want to make new friends.
Applications are available online at tahoedonnertennisclub.com or at the Tennis Center Pro Shop. Michele (Mickey) Forsberg, minkeysf@sbcglobal.net.
We have a great group of golfers signed up to play this year! Thanks to an excellent response to our March membership drive, our roster is full for 2019. Our first event will be the kick-off breakfast on May 23 at The Lodge Restaurant & Pub, followed by a round at Ponderosa Golf Course, conditions permitting.
During the off-season, we stayed in touch at social events such as our Bread-Making Lesson/Luncheon. At this fun gathering, guests learned a method for making sourdough bread and took home a batch of dough and a starter. Reports are, the loaves were delicious, and the company was delightful! For questions about our club, please contact club president, Shellie Poplin, at shelliepoplin@gmail.com.
MEN'S GOLF CLUB QUILT CLUB This colorful, fun baby quilt was made by Emily Desfor for the Child Advocates of Nevada County’s Truckee Healthy Babies program. Our Quilt Club has been making baby quilts since 2015 and the total quilts made so far exceeds 340. To learn more about the Healthy Babies program, visit caofnc.org.
TD TENNIS CLUB Tennis anyone? Even if you’re not an avid tennis player, you should still consider joining the Tahoe Donner Tennis Club. We hold social events, competitive formats and provide fun activities for all levels of play. We also provide a roster with contact information to use for leveled singles or doubles play.
WOMEN'S 9-HOLERS GOLF CLUB
In addition to the baby quilts, we make placemats for our local Meals on Wheels, bibs and fidget quilts for long-term care patients, walker totes and pillows for our Cancer Center. Come check us out. We meet in the Meadow Room at Northwoods Clubhouse on the first and third Wednesday from 1-3PM. For more information contact Marilyn Dundas at md11792@outlook.com.
The Tahoe Donner Men’s Golf Club (TDMGC) is kicking off the season on Sunday, May 26 at 4PM with a social event, in conjunction with the women’s clubs, to welcome everyone back for the 2019 golf season. All current or prospective members of any of the golf clubs are invited to come by for refreshments and to learn more about summer golf events. The men’s club has something for everyone, from low-handicap competitive golfers to those just looking for fun in a low-key friendly environment. All events use the USGA handicap system to provide equitable competition for all levels of golfers, and several have flights, so you can play against others of similar ability. Visit the tdgolfclub.com for a list of the club's tournaments and informal events. Our first tournament of the summer is the Icebreaker, set for a 12PM shotgun start on Sunday, June 9. This is a friendly 4-man shamble meant to help new and continuing members get acquainted, so come help us start the season with this fun event.
THE
BUZZ:
DINING
THE BEST GOLF RATES OF THE YEAR MAY HOURS
Dinner served 5-9PM The Pub opens at 5PM
EARLY BIRD SEASON PASSES + PLAY PACKS ON SALE NOW
MAY HOURS
Closed May 1-8, Opening May 9 Sun-Fri | 11:30AM-2:30PM Sat | 11:30AM-4PM May 25-26 | 11:30AM-4PM
EDI-BOL IS BACK
The Edi-Bol dinner series is returning to Alder Creek Cafe on May 16 from 5-8PM. Chef David Smith will prepare a different bowl of mixed seasonal ingredients once a week. See web for details. 15275 ALDER CREEK RD (530) 587-9484
Daily | 5-6PM Enjoy drink specials and 25% off pub fare, soups, salads and appetizers in The Lodge Pub. Not available May 24-26. Upon Golf opening, hours will change to 4-5:30PM
NO CORKAGE TUESDAYS
Bring a special bottle of wine and we’ll waive the corkage fee.
*NUMBER OF VOUCHERS VARY BASED ON PASS TYPE
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
May 5 | 5-9PM Come in for Mexican food specials crafted by Sous Chef Freddy Zarate and $3 Mexican beer and $6 housemade margarita specials. Not valid with any other offers.
MAY IS FOR MOMS
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Enjoy Happy Hour pricing all night long throughout the entire restaurant.
May 11 | 3-5:30PM Calling all moms! Come join us on the deck (weather permitting) for a special tapas menu and a free 5-minute chair massage by Allison King of SoulShine Massage and Wellness. All moms get a free mimosa upon arrival. Please call to reserve your spot (530) 587-9455.
Closed for maintenance and seasonal cleaning. Visit tahoedonner.com/pizza for updates.
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PUB HAPPY HOUR
2018 ANNUAL REPORT 2018 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT (AA) GROWTH RATES AND CPI FOR CONTEXT 10%
8% 5.9%
5.8%
6%
5.2%
4.8%
4%
5.4%
4.8%
3.4% 2.9%
2.8%
2.7%
2.9%
2.8%
2%
0%
5 YEAR
10 YEAR
OPERATING PORTION OF AA
15 YEAR
20 YEAR
CAPITAL PORTION OF AA
25 YEAR AA TOTAL
30 YEAR CPI
All rates are Compounded Annual Growth Rates. Consumer Price Index (CPI) is the Federal agency Bureau of Labor Statistics CPI-U San Francisco/Oakland/Hayward as measured to December 2018. Annual Assessment (AA) is for regular AA, chart excludes 2003 Special Assessment of $1,383 per owner for Capital Improvements.
The above chart provides clarity regarding the growth of your Annual Assessment, an often-discussed topic amongst owners, over various timeframes, as some owners are relatively new to Tahoe Donner and some have owned for a decade(s). The association was established in 1971 and is now only two years away from our 50th birthday. With over $80 million in gross fixed assets and over $42 million in after depreciation net fixed assets, your association is capital intensive and not getting any younger. Another factor driving growth is the shift from undeveloped lots to improved lots or ‘build-out’ over the past 30 years, moving from 50% build-out to 90% currently. Your association is in the strongest financial position ever, with $60 million in total members equity or $9,241 per owner (up 5% from last year) and $15.8 million in capital savings members equity (up 12% to 2017). Key budget assumptions impacting 2018 included holding the annual assessment total flat for a 3rd consecutive year. Our investment in Downhill Ski snowmaking proved vital to both the 1st quarter of 2018 and December 2018 financial performance. The year’s positive operating results to budget produced a favorable surplus of member equity funds which allowed for a $500,000 transfer out of the operating fund to capital funds to address our aging infrastructure needs. Several long planned-for capital improvements were completed in 2018, greatly improving both the common facilities and near-term planning efforts to inform future capital reinvestment decisions. Key improvements included the replacement of the outdated 40-year-old Snowbird Chairlift. The 2018 Annual Report starting on the next page contains a wealth of information regarding the financial performance of your association. Reading it can be informative and even enlightening! The 2019 Budget year is well underway, and despite a record snowfall month in February, financial performance has exceeded budget favorably. 2019’s strategic goals include short-term rental registration, covenants compliance enforcement and fire defensible space projects; all to further deliver on Tahoe Donner’s Mission and Vision moving forward. Jennifer Jennings President, Board of Directors
Robb Etnyre General Manager
2018
ANNUAL
REPORT $1.4 MILLION
INVESTMENT IN DOWNHILL SKI SNOWBIRD CHAIRLIFT REPLACEMENT
Replacing a functionally obsolete 40+ year old ski lift at our most financially significant amenity operation
$5.3 MILLION
IN CAPITAL FUNDS EXPENDITURES
Reinvesting in your association, protecting your investment Refer to Capital discussion starting on page 10 for details
$650,000 OR 11% FAVORABLE
NET OPERATING RESULTS IN OPERATING FUND See next page for details
VISION STATEMENT Tahoe Donner is a vibrant and desirable mountain community providing attractive and well-maintained facilities, events, programs and leading customer service to its members, guests and public, all while maintaining accessible and healthy natural surroundings. TAHOE DONNER 2018 ANNUAL REPORT |
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$650,000 FAVORABLE NOR RESULTS
Dear Members, The purpose of this 2018 Annual Report is to provide a comprehensive report on 2018 financial results and to communicate the 2018 Audited Financial Statements and Independent Auditors Report to all members.
Net Operating Result Loss of $5.4 million was $650,000 or 11% favorable to Budget and $312,000 or 6% unfavorable to 2017
Management, the Finance Committee and the Board consistently monitor both operational and financial results. We are committed to both responsive and proactive management, balancing our service levels to volume and financial performance.
$18.8 MILLION OPERATING COSTS
$13.4 MILLION OPERATING REVENUES Up 7% to Budget and up 2% to 2017 Up 1% to Budget and up 3% to 2017
$5.3 MILLION CAPITAL FUNDS EXPENDITURES
Favorable $2.6 million or 33% to Budget, primarily due to timing of projects between years
Please contact me anytime to discuss this report or any other financial aspects of your association.
$6.1 MILLION | $940 PER OWNER
Operating Contribution by Annual Assessment in 2018
MICHAEL SALMON DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING msalmon@tahoedonner.com (530) 587-9418 tahoedonner.com/financials
$6.2 MILLION | $960 PER OWNER
Capital Contribution by Annual Assessment in 2018
$67.1 MILLION TOTAL ASSETS Up $2.8 million or 4% to 2017
$59.8 MILLION | $9,241 PER OWNER Members’ Equity as of 12/31/2018, up 5% to 2017
OPERATING FUND
MAY – OCT.
JAN. – APRIL
NET OPERATING RESULTS – 2018 VARIANCES TO BUDGET -$150,000 JAN. – APRIL
DROUGHT CONDITIONS UNTIL MID-FEBRUARY, SNOWMAKING ENABLED CONSISTENT OPERATIONS, FINISHED A CHALLENGING SEASON STRONG DUE TO SNOWFALL AND PENT UP DEMAND • REVENUES OFF $172,000 OR 4% TO BUDGET • EXPENSES DOWN FAVORABLY $22,000 OR 0% TO BUDGET • NET OPERATING RESULT UNFAVORABLE $150,000 OR 11% TO BUDGET
+$177,000 MAY – OCT.
STRONG VISITATIONS AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AT ALL AMENITIES, EXCEPT GOLF, WHICH WAS OFF BUDGET EXPECTATIONS • REVENUES UP $437,000 OR 7% TO BUDGET OVERALL (GOLF OFF BUDGET $49,000 OR 4%) • REVENUES AT THE LODGE OF $1.6 MILLION, UP 13% TO BUDGET AND 7% TO 2017 • EXPENSES UP $260,000 OR 3% DUE TO TOP LINE PERFORMANCE
NOV. – DEC.
• NET OPERATING RESULT FAVORABLE $177,000 OR 5% TO BUDGET
+$623,000 NOV. – DEC.
SNOWMAKING PROVIDED ENOUGH SNOW, GOOD BUSINESS LEVELS, NEW PEAK PRICING FOR GUESTS AND PUBLIC (NOT MEMBERS) PROVIDED INCREMENTAL POSITIVE RESULTS
2018 ANNUAL
• SNOWMAKING PROVEN INVESTMENT, PROVIDED ENOUGH SNOW TO OPERATE FOR THE PEAK HOLIDAY PERIOD
+$650,000
• VERSUS BUDGET: REVENUE UP $627,000 / 37% AND COSTS UP $4,000 / 0%
REVENUE AND PAYROLL
NOR FAVORABLE TO BUDGET $650,000 | 11% | $100 PER OWNER
Chart dollars in thousands
OPERATING REVENUES
2014 $ 7,679,146
2015 $ 8,681,085
2016 $ 12,771,029
2017 $ 13,116,553
2018 $13,535,047
$14,000
EMPLOYEE W-2s ISSUED
735
764
897
924
958
$12,000
W-2s PER $1,000 REVENUE RATIO
10%
9%
7%
7%
7%
$10,000
AVERAGE WAGES PER W-2 ISSUED
$
8,773
$
9,509
$
9,826
$
10,276
$
10,181
$8,000
CALIFORNIA MINIMUM WAGE (1)
$
9.00
$
9.00
$
10.00
$
10.50
$
11.00
$6,000
SEASONAL/PART-TIME FTE (3)
92.1
100.9
128.2
133.0
125.0
$4,000
FULL-TIME REGULAR (2) FTE (3)
65.0
66.0
81.0
82.0
84.0
$2,000
FTE (3) TOTAL REVENUE PER FTE W-2 TO FTE RATIO
157.1 $
48,881 4.7
166.9 $
52,014 4.6
209.2 $
61,047 4.3
215.0 $
61,007
209.0 $
64,761
4.3
The Association employs a high percentage of seasonal customer service, entry level positions to operate the various amenities of the Association. There is a high volatility of work-force every season, and within seasons, based on numerous factors, particularly weather and business volumes. (1) California Minimum Wage; 2014 change effective 7/1, 2019 increased to $12.00 and 2020 increases to $13.00. (2) The Federal Affordable Care Act of 2010, impacted the Association starting in 2016, created a Federally regulated determination of those employees categorized as 'Full Time' and mandated to be offered health insurance. Prior to this Act, the Association had discretion as to which employees were offered health insurance and categorized full time and which were classified as seasonal employees. (3) Full Time Equivalents (FTE) as calculated based on a standard of 2080 work hours per year.
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4.6
89%
98%
91%
$0 2017 ACTUAL 2018 BUDGET 2018 ACTUAL OPERATING REVENUE OPERATING PAYROLL PAYROLL PERCENT OF REVENUE 2018 ACTUAL VERSUS BUDGET REVENUE UP 7%, PAYROLL COSTS UP 0% 2018 ACTUAL VERSUS PRIOR YEAR REVENUE UP 2%, PAYROLL COSTS UP 4%
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
DISTRIBUTION OF 2018 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
$1,900 PER OWNER DISTRIBUTION OF 2018 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT ($1,900 PER OWNER) 51% / $960
$1,000
GRAY BARS ARE PRIOR YEAR 2017 BUDGET ($1,900 IN TOTAL) FOR COMPARISON
$900 $800 $700
$925
$600
support cost allocation or capital cost charge
28% / $530
in departmental net operating result amounts.
$500 $400
$495
$300
9% / $173
$200 $100
7% / $134
$160
1% / $17
6% / $119
$127
-2% / $(33)
$106
$0 $(100)
The 2018 versus 2017 budget, favorable decrease of $99 is primarily driven by favorable 2016 and 2017 operating results and snowmaking investment
Note: amenities do not receive administrative
$116
$(29)
RESERVE CAPITAL FUNDS (PAGE 10)
HOA GENERAL AND ADMIN
HOA MAINTENANCE SUPPORT
(PAGE 4)
HOA UTILITIES, INSURANCE AND TAXES
HOA FORESTRY AND FIRE PREVENTION
PRIVATE AMENITIES
PUBLIC AMENITIES
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT OWNER BY FUND ANNUAL ASSESSMENT PERPER OWNER BY FUND $880
2019
$720
$940
2018
$30
$620
$975
2017
$595
2015 2014
2011
$
$330
$660
2008
$200
$400
OPERATING
$600
$800
REPLACEMENT RESERVE
$17
$143
$1,000
$232 $146
2008-2018
2008-2019
CAPITAL FUNDS
7.0%
7.5%
OPERATING FUND
3.6%
2.6%
TOTAL ASSESSMENT 5.1%
5.0%
11 YEAR
Accumulating funds over time to address the aging infrastructure needs of your association, consistent with the General Plan, while striving to minimize the operating fund portion of your assessment.
$30
$300
$1,900 $1,900
$250
$250
$1,965
$1,900 $1,800
$1,600
$1,505
$1,330 $1,300
$1,200 Capital portion 43% in 2008
$1,150 $1,200
$1,400
NEW EQUIPMENT
KEY NOTES Capital Funds Portion of Annual Assessment
COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE (CAGR) METRICS 10 YEAR
$25
$334
$695
2009
$25
$348
$695
2010
$310
$1,375
$250
$25
$360
$695
$250
$30
$400
$695
2012
$250
$30
$434
$791
2013
$250
$30
$478
$842
$30
$30
$526
$994
$335
$30
$546
$1,074
2016
Capital portion 55% in 2019
• The Replacement Reserve Fund portion has been deliberately increased over time to improve the reserve funding level of our over-45-year-old association. Underfunding reserves is considered the bain of many associations across the country. We adopted a reserves funding policy and recent boards have adhered to this policy. Your association's reserves are now in a much stronger financial position to handle the replacement and major maintenance needs of the association's assets.
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
DEVELOPMENT
Operating Fund Portion of Annual Assessment • The Operating Fund portion was held flat for four years (2009-2012), with strong visitation and revenue growth and no droughts. • The Operating Fund portion increased from the 2013-2016 era due to the combined pressures of winter drought’s impact on operating revenue expectations and payroll cost increases due to California minimum wage increases and the Federal Affordable Care Act impacts.
• The Development Fund portion was held at $250 for six years (2011-2016) and we are now increasing to recognize the known future funding requirements. This funding is for eventual building replacements due to functional obsolescence and for new facilities or other new major projects due to the changing needs of membership.
• For 2017, 2018 and 2019, the Operating Fund portion was decreased due to favorable revenue trends, our snowmaking investment, price increases, as well as a favorable decrease in workers compensation costs, all favorably offsetting the California minimum wage increases.
• More historical information on Capital Funds, see pages 10-11.
• More historical information on the Operating Fund, see page 4. TAHOE DONNER 2018 ANNUAL REPORT |
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OPERATING FUND
CAGR = COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
OPERATING FUND ACTUAL ACTUALRESULTS RESULTS $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 ($5,000,000) ($10,000,000) ($15,000,000) ($20,000,000)
2008
2009
2010
2011
OPERATING REVENUES
2012
2013
2014
OPERATING COSTS
2015
2016
2017
2018
NET OPERATING RESULTS
Record revenues and record costs in 2018 (and 2017). 2018 Resulting NOR Loss of $5.5 million compares to $4.6 million in 2008 Actual, a 1.7% 10-year CAGR (5.4% Revenue, 4.2% Costs). For 2013 to 2018 Actuals, the CAGR for NOR Loss is 1.8% (7.0% Revenue, 5.3% Costs). NOTE: Each year is subject to volatility due to weather and other variables. See page 24 for Budget growth information.
MEMBERS’ – OPERATING FUND OPERATINGEQUITY FUND
ACCUMULATED NET RESULTS, CONTINGENCY OPERATING FUND ACCUMULATED NET RESULTS, CONTINGENCY $5,000,000
+ $1.2 million favorable results in 2017
$4,403,711
- $1.5 million transfer to Replacement Reserve Fund (t)
$4,000,000
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
- $1.8 million transfer to Development Fund (t) - $2.1 million (A) 2017 change in Operating Fund equity + $650,000 favorable results in 2018
(A) $2,291,562
- $500,000 transfer to Replacement Reserve Fund (t) - $150,000 (B) 2018 change in Operating Fund equity
(B) $2,441,893
(t) $3.8 million transferred to Capital Funds for future Capital needs
$1,000,000
$0
2008
2009
2010
FROM THE 2008 BUDGET TO THE 2018 BUDGET 10-YEAR CAGR 4.4% OPERATING REVENUE GROWTH 4.2% OPERATING COSTS GROWTH 3.6% NET OPERATING RESULT LOSS (THIS LOSS EQUATES TO THE RESULTING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT)
See page 24 for more Budget Growth Information
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2011
2012
2013
2014
Costs are greater than Revenues (every year) and the Costs have grown at a slightly lower growth rate. Therefore, the resulting NOR Loss growth rate is lower than both Revenue and Costs growth rate. FOR 2019 BUDGET The strong financial performance in 2016, 2017 and 2018 combined for a substantial
2015
2016
2017
2018
increase in operating revenue expectations for the 2019 Budget. (The 2017 Budget was $11.0 million, the 2018 Budget was $12.5 million and the 2019 Budget is $14.1 million). This is due in large part to the snowmaking investment at Downhill Ski Resort, which favorably reduces the operating fund.
NET RESULTS AFTER REPLACEMENT RESERVES CAPITAL CHARGE BY DEPARTMENT
CHART DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS
BEACH CLUB MARINA
Net Operating Results (NOR) is defined as the net result of operating revenues less cost of goods sold and operating payroll and expenses.
SNOWPLAY
144 133 197 59 91 118
Net Results after Reserves Capital Charge is NOR plus a Replacement Reserves Capital Charge. This chart’s data points.
-197 -154 -147
All amenity department amounts do not have allocated overhead for administrative, accounting, human resources and IT support costs.
-1 -1 -5
Refer to pages 6 and 7 for additional details.
-41 -61 -57 -117 -124 -113
2018 ACTUAL $-9,447,000
-21 -41 -2
2018 BUDGET $-10,098,000 2017 ACTUAL $-8,975,000
ALDER CREEK CAFE
CAMPS + PROGRAMS
-109 -92 -107
PIZZA ON THE HILL
-116 -118 -166
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
-100 -183 -168
THE LODGE, SUMMER LUNCH + GOLF FOOD SERVICE
-202 -385 -337
THE LODGE, DINING + BANQUETS
-249 -249 -221
TRAILS
-122 -306
-396 -470 -344
HOA + ADMINISTRATION
CAMPGROUND
TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER + AQUATICS
-1,105 -1,090 -1,145
AMENITIES
BIKEWORKS
-226 -410 -195
-1 -72 -86
48
TENNIS CENTER
-1,114 -1,170 -1,164 -939 -928 -894
CROSS COUNTRY SKI CENTER GOLF COURSE
DOWNHILL SKI RESORT ARCHITECTURAL + MEMBER SERVICES MAINTENANCE FORESTRY, DEFENSIBLE + OPEN SPACE
-1,919 -1,952 GENERAL -1,755 DEFINED ON PAGE 6 -2,675 -2,516 -2,432
-$3,000
-$2,750
-$2,500
-$2,250
-$2,000
-$1,750
-$1,500
-$1,250
-$1,000
-$750
-$500
-$250 NEGATIVE
$0
MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, IT, PERSONNEL $250
$500
POSITIVE
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OPERATING FUND
2018 DEPARTMENTAL RESULTS AMOUNTS INCLUDING MEMBERS’
2018 ACTUAL GROSS REVENUE
COST OF GOODS SOLD
OPERATING EXPENSES
NET OPERATING RESULTS
CONTRIBUTION TO REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
-27,108
$ -1,107,316
$ 168,301
$ -393,812
2018 NET RESULTS AFTER CAPITAL
PRIVATE AMENITIES Trout Creek Recreation Center and Aquatics
$ 1,302,725
$
$
-225,511
Beach Club Marina
678,416
-52,259
-380,726
245,431
-101,422
144,009
Tennis Center
222,645
-31,801
-211,993
-21,149
-176,243
-197,392
Camps and Programs
438,312
-1,650
-441,161
-4,499
-16,290
-20,789
$2,642,098
$ -112,818
$ -2,141,196
$ 388,084
$ -687,767
TOTAL PRIVATE AMENITIES
$
-299,683
PUBLIC AMENITIES Golf
1,102,824
-62,154
-1,153,817
-113,147
-991,833
-1,104,980
Downhill Ski
3,431,020
-172,673
-2,604,329
654,018
-776,511
-122,493
Cross Country Ski
957,163
-72,782
-686,215
198,166
-199,269
-1,103
Snowplay
201,572
-3,553
-125,452
72,567
-13,298
59,269
Campground
86,757
0
-76,693
10,064
-51,042
-40,978
227,394
-6,040
-305,920
-84,566
-31,070
-115,636
504
0
-148,304
-147,800
-101,168
-248,968
106,887
-33,280
-72,288
1,319
-2,559
-1,240
2,534,642
-725,279
-1,780,541
28,822
-231,194
-202,372
Food Service
258,217
-71,188
-247,813
-60,784
-39,048
-99,832
Pizza on the Hill
590,922
-175,579
-489,774
-74,431
-34,242
-108,673
Alder Creek Cafe
387,892
-138,213
-359,208
-109,529
-7,384
-116,913
$9,885,794
$ -1,460,741
$ -8,050,354
$ 374,699
$ -2,478,618
$ -2,103,919
$12,527,892
$ -1,573,559
$ -10,191,550
$ 762,783
$ -3,166,385
$ -2,403,602
Equestrian Trails Bikeworks The Lodge, Dining + Banquets The Lodge, Lunch + Golf
TOTAL PUBLIC AMENITIES
TOTAL AMENITIES
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND AMENITY SUPPORT SERVICES General (g)
202,367
0
-1,858,299
-1,655,932
-264,273
-1,920,205
251,316
0
-2,792,573
-2,541,257
-133,487
-2,674,744
234,062
0
-621,236
-387,174
-8,761
-395,935
137,410
0
-1,014,055
-876,645
-62,532
-939,177
0
0
-736,144
-736,144
-377,562
-1,113,706
0
$ -7,022,307
$ -6,197,152
$
-846,615
$ -7,043,767
Management, Accounting, Human Resources, IT Architectural and Member Services Forestry, Defensible and Open Space Maintenance TOTAL HOA
$
TOTAL OPERATING RESULTS
$ 13,353,047
$ -1,573,559
$ -17,213,857
$ -5,434,369
$ -4,013,000
$ -9,447,369
6,084,700
0
0
6,084,700
4,013,000
10,097,700
TOTAL OPERATING FUND $ 19,437,747
$ -1,573,559
$ -17,213,857
0
$ 650,331
Assessment Revenues
825,155
$
$
650,331
$
(g) General department includes Homeowner Association services costs including property and income taxes, legal fees, loss prevention, insurance, annual and board meetings, Tahoe Donner News magazine (revenue and costs), and utilities and maintenance for majority of Northwoods Clubhouse facility. Net Operating Results (NOR) is defined as the net result of operating revenues less cost of goods sold and operating expenses. The amenity departments costs do not have allocated overhead for administrative, accounting, human resources or IT support costs. These amenities support costs are in respective departments under the Homeowners Association and Support Services section.
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YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 REPLACEMENT RESERVE CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION 2018 PER PROPERTY 6473
$
$
-35
2017 PER PROPERTY 6472
$
-30
2018 NOR VERSUS BUDGET
2018 VS 2017
2018 BUDGET
ACTUAL TO BUDGET VARIANCE
-5
$ -15,700
$ 184,001
$
2018 NOR VERSUS PRIOR YEAR 2018 TO 2017 VARIANCE
2017 ACTUAL
$
115,292
$
53,009
22
30
-8
234,700
10,731
288,825
-43,394
-31
-23
-8
22,200
-43,349
-622
-20,527
-3
0
-3
-25,200
20,701
13,261
-17,760
-24
$ 216,000
$ 172,084
$ 416,756
-47
$
-23
$
$
-28,672
-172
-176
4
-98,000
-15,147
-254,021
140,874
-19
7
-26
471,000
183,018
677,997
-23,979
0
-13
13
127,000
71,166
173,024
25,142
9
18
-9
104,200
-31,633
129,708
-57,141
-6
-9
3
-9,900
19,964
-7,690
17,754
-18
-26
8
-87,000
2,434
-103,149
18,583
-38
-34
-4
-147,600
-200
-101,467
-46,333
0
-1
1
1,200
119
-2,733
4,052
-31
-52
21
-154,000
182,822
-91,889
120,711
-15
-26
11
-143,800
83,016
-130,476
69,692
-17
-16
-1
-57,800
-16,631
-71,261
-3,170
-18
-17
-1
-116,300
6,771
-104,902
-4,627
$ -325
$ -345
$
20
$ -111,000
$ 485,699
$ 113,141
$
$ -372
$ -368
$
-4
$ 105,000
$ 657,783
$ 529,897
$ 232,886
-297
-271
-26
-1,688,700
32,768
-1,487,390
-168,542
-413
-376
-37
-2,382,500
-158,757
-2,295,469
-245,788
-61
-53
-8
-461,600
74,426
-335,112
-52,062
-145
-138
-7
-865,200
-11,445
-809,730
-66,915
-172
-180
8
-792,000
55,856
-725,045
-11,099
$ -1,088
$ -1,018
$
-70
$-6,190,000
$
-7,152
$ -5,652,746
$ -544,406
$ -1,460
$ -1,386
$
-74
$-6,085,000
$ 650,631
$ -5,122,849
$ -311,520
1,560
1,570
-10
6,805,000
-300
6,310,700
-226,000
0
$ 650,331
1,187,851
$ -537,520
$
100
$
184
$
-84
$
$
261,558
See pages 8-9 for Results by Department Highlights
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OPERATING FUND
2018 HIGHLIGHTS VERSUS BUDGET FAVORABLE VARIANCE TO BUDGET
UNFAVORABLE VARIANCE TO BUDGET
NOR = Net Operating Results. NOR is defined as the net result of operating revenues less cost of goods sold and operating payroll and expenses. NOR does not include any allocated overhead or capital costs.
PUBLIC AMENITIES EQUESTRIAN
CAMPGROUND
GOLF
NOR LOSS ($84,566)
NOR $10,064
NOR LOSS ($113,147)
FAVORABLE $2,434 / 3% TO BUDGET
FAVORABLE $19,964 / 202% TO BUDGET
UNFAVORABLE -$15,147 / 15% TO BUDGET
Boarding not meeting expectations. Camps and special events business strong. Trail rides volume still room for growth; pricing increases offset volume declines. Costs of herd care continue to rise.
Early opening, new reservation software and raise in prices contribute to the rise in visitation and revenues.
Despite opening seven days earlier than 2017, average business levels were impacted by cold temps in June and smoke impacts in July and August.
ANNUAL: Visits up 23%; Revenue up $26,000/42%; Costs down $6,000/ 8%
ANNUAL: Visits down 19%; Revenue up $5,000/2%; Costs up $3,000/1%
DOWNHILL SKI TRAILS NOR LOSS ($147,800) UNFAVORABLE -$200 / 0% TO BUDGET Good cost controls and focus on Trails Master Plan execution, as well as consistent and effective trails maintenance.
NOR $654,018
NOR LOSS ($109,529)
Minimal snow from January through midFebruary; snowmaking maintained conditions until the snow fell. Snowmaking and new peak pricing contribute to strong positive results in December 2018.
FAVORABLE $6,771 / 6% TO BUDGET ANNUAL: Visits up 19%; Revenue up $75,000/24%; Costs up $68,000/16%
$279,000/9%; Costs up $96,000/4%
Rental sales up, retail sales down. Payroll up to improve service levels.
ANNUAL: Visits up 20%; Revenue down $2,000/2%; Costs down $2,000/2%
SUMMER F+B
CROSS COUNTRY SKI NOR $198,166 FAVORABLE $71,166 / 56% TO BUDGET 17/18 end of season impacted by lack of snow, December 2018 open 31 days with new implementation of peak pricing contribute to positive results. ANNUAL: Visits up 6%; Revenue up $32,000/3%; Costs down $39,000/5%
Focused cost controls including reducing shoulder season service levels produced net improvement of $83,000/58% to Budget and $70,000/53% to last year. ANNUAL: Visits down 9%; Revenue up $16,000/7%; Costs down $67,000/17%
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UNFAVORABLE -$16,631 / 29% TO BUDGET Cost increase due primarily to volume increase, as well as CA minimum wage increase and service levels increase. ANNUAL: Visits up 11%; Revenue up $67,000/13%; Costs up $84,000/14%
THE LODGE NOR $28,822 FAVORABLE $182,822 / 119% TO BUDGET
NOR LOSS ($60,784) FAVORABLE $83,016 / 58% TO BUDGET
PIZZA ON THE HILL NOR LOSS ($74,431)
BIKEWORKS FAVORABLE $119 / 10% TO BUDGET
ALDER CREEK CAFE
FAVORABLE $183,018 / 39% TO BUDGET
ANNUAL: Visits down 3%; Revenue up
NOR $1,319
ANNUAL: Rounds down 10%; Revenue down $47,000/4% (up $32,000/3% to last year); Costs down $32,000/3%
SNOWPLAY NOR $72,567 UNFAVORABLE -$31,633 / 30% TO BUDGET Low snow volume. ANNUAL: Visits down 36%; Revenue down $67,000/25%; Costs down $36,000/22%
Banquet events pricing increases and menu pricing increases favorably offset cost increases driven primarily by CA minimum wage increase. ANNUAL: Visits of 53,550, down 2% to budget and down 11% to last year; Revenue of $2.53 million (record) up $235,000/10% (up $90,000/4% to last year); Costs of $2.51 million up $51,000/2% (down 1% to last year)
PRIVATE AMENITIES
SUPPORT SERVICES
TROUT CREEK RECREATION + AQUATICS
GENERAL
NOR $168,301
NOR LOSS ($1,655,932)
FAVORABLE $184,001 / 1,172% TO BUDGET
FAVORABLE $32,764 / 2% TO BUDGET
TROUT CREEK: Visitation down 1%; Revenue up $83,000/8% (Recreation Fee Sales +$59k); Costs down $20,000/2%. Increased pricing for Members, Guests and Unaccompanied Guests.
General HOA costs and communications. Costs of HOA property taxes, annual meeting, legal fees, magazine and website operations.
AQUATICS: Revenue up $8,000/4%; Costs down $73,515/26%. Costs down due to staff restructuring and utilities under budget due to mild Q1 winter.
MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING, PERSONNEL + I.T. NOR LOSS ($2,541,257)
BEACH CLUB MARINA NOR $245,431 FAVORABLE $10,731 / 5% TO BUDGET Visits up 1% to budget and down 5% to 2017; Revenue down $7,600/1%; Costs down $18,000/4%
UNFAVORABLE -$158,757 / 7% TO BUDGET Cost increase of $242,000 due to favorable NOR to Budget of $892,000 funding incentive program which is only partially funded in Budget to not increase Assessment. This cost increase partially offset by favorable $102,000 savings in various other cost line.
ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS + MEMBER SERVICES NOR LOSS ($387,174)
TENNIS NOR LOSS ($21,149) UNFAVORABLE -$43,349 / 195% TO BUDGET Visits up 12%; Revenues down 5%; Costs up 15%. Recreation Fee portion shift to Trout Creek impacted Tennis unfavorably $40,000, relates to 2017 primarily.
FAVORABLE $74,426 / 16% TO BUDGET Revenues up 5% due to volume. Significant cost savings due to vacant positions and the continued difficulties of maintaining adequate staffing levels.
FORESTRY, DEFENSIBLE SPACE + OPEN SPACE NOR LOSS ($876,645) UNFAVORABLE -$11,445 / 1% TO BUDGET
DAY CAMPS + RECREATION PROGRAMS NOR LOSS ($4,499) FAVORABLE $20,701 / 82% TO BUDGET DAY CAMPS: Visits up 2%; Revenues up $23,000/10% ($32,000/14% to last year); Costs up $31,000/15%. Costs impacted by CA minimum wage increase. RECREATION: Revenue up $7,000/4%; Costs down $13,000/5%
Forest health, defensible space and open space management. Increased efforts in all areas to Budget, drove incremental revenues of $132,000 (including $96,000 in grants) and Costs up $143,000. To last year, net increase of $67,000 or 8%.
MAINTENANCE NOR LOSS ($736,144) FAVORABLE $55,856 / 7% TO BUDGET Common area properties, buildings and vehicles maintenance. Cost savings due to various factors including utilities and interdepartment service charges.
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CAPITAL RESERVES
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
MEMBERS EQUITY BALANCE) AND PERCENT FUNDED MEMBERS’ EQUITY(FUND (YEAR-END FUND BALANCE) + PERCENT FUNDED $9,000,000
27%
$8,000,000 $7,000,000
35%
33%
$10,000,000 27%
29%
28%
27% 25%
25%
21% 19%
$6,000,000
19%
20%
$5,000,000
15%
$4,000,000 $3,000,000
10%
$2,000,000
5%
$1,000,000 $0
30%
26%
PERCENT FUNDED*
YEAR-END MEMBERS EQUITY BALANCE
$11,000,000
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
• The Replacement Reserve Fund is the capital reserve fund for existing asset components of the Association. This is a savings fund utilized to replace and preserve assets of the Association as they depreciate over time. There are over 2,000 components in the reserve study, which is updated every year, and a complete physical inspection of all components is performed every three years. • The Association has a Replacement Reserve Fund policy which provides for a target minimum of 25% funded.* • The reserve study does not include the replacement of existing buildings, see Development Fund below.
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
0%
• The funding level from the annual assessment generally needs to increase each year to keep pace with inflation. • The Association has a fiduciary duty to adequately reserve for the preservation of assets, which ultimately protects property values. • The board of directors approved $1,500,000 (2017) and $500,000 (2018) transfers from Operating Fund members’ equity to this fund. • The 2018 assessment funding level was $620 per owner or $4,013,000, an increase of 4% over 2017. • The 2019 assessment funding level was $720 per owner or $4,661,000, an increase of 16% over 2018.
*Percent (%) Funded is the measure of the fund balance to the Fully Funded – 100% funded reserve study amount. The Fully Funded – 100% balance is total accrued depreciation. An indicator against which actual (or projected) reserve balance can be compared. The direct proportion of the fraction of life “used up” of the current repair or replacement cost. This number is calculated for each component and summed together for the Association in total. Refer to the 2019 Budget Report for more information on the reserve study.
DEVELOPMENT FUND DEVELOPMENT FUND
MEMBERS’ EQUITY (YEAR-END FUND BALANCE) MEMBERS EQUITY (FUND BALANCE) $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
• The Development Fund was established as authorized in the governing documents of the Association to accumulate funds for large-scale projects identified as necessary due to the new capacity requirements or changing needs of the Association. • The Association Master Plan guides the prioritization of the numerous projects identified for Development Fund expenditure. This Plan is actively being updated, led by the board and the General Plan Committee, including numerous member open meetings on this
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2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
subject, articles in Tahoe Donner News magazine and on our website, tahoedonner.com. • In 2017, the board of directors approved a $1,800,000 transfer from Operating Fund members’ equity to this fund. • The 2018 assessment funding level was $310 per owner or $2,007,000, an increase of 3% over 2017. • The 2019 assessment funding level was $335 per owner or $2,168,000, an increase of 8% over 2018.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
CAPITALFUNDS FUNDS CAPITAL EXPENDITURESBYBY YEAR EXPENDITURES YEAR
1010YEAR YEARTOTAL TOTAL==$46.0 $46.0MILLION MILLION
$9,000,000 8.0M
$8,000,000
Replacement of Snowbird
$7,000,000
chairlift for $1.4 million (A)
6.1M
$6,000,000
5.4M
5.4M
5.3M
$5,000,000 4.1M
$4,000,000
3.9M
(A)
3.4M
$3,000,000 2.1M
2.4M
$2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 2009
2010
2011
2012
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
Ten-year total spend of $46.0 million equates to an average of $4.6 million in capital fund expenditures per year. The 10-year average of depreciation expense is $2.6 million per year for a total of $26 million. Note that many high-age assets are fully depreciated and now have no annual depreciation expense. The net effect is a growth in net fixed assets; over the 10 years the CAGR of 4.2% in net fixed assets. Net fixed assets grew from $28 million at the end of 2008 to $42 million at the end of 2018. Bottom line – reinvesting in the assocation, the net fixed assets value grew at a 4.2% growth rate. This, as opposed to limited or less capital spend, would have equated to flat or a decline in net fixed assets.
2013
2014
DEVELOPMENT FUND
2015
2016
CAPITAL INVESTMENT OVER THE 10 YEARS INCLUDES: $25.9 million in replacement and major repairs of existing assets (per reserve study plan) $2.6 million per year 10-year average, maintaining existing asset components (depreciation average is $2.6 million)
$2.2 million per year 1st 5 years average, maintaining existing asset components $3.0 million per year 2nd 5 years average, maintaining existing asset components The increase from 2008-2012 to the 2013-2017 average is due to the overall aging of assets, the impact of Development Fund projects on related reserve components, and the 2018 replacement of Snowbird chairlift for $1.4 million (A).
$18.3 million in Development Fund capital investments, including: Euer Valley land 482 acres (2012) Forestry building and 20 acres (2012) The Lodge expansion – kitchen, covered porch and pro shop (2013) Alder Creek Adventure Center building (2014-2015) Downhill Ski Area snowmaking investment (2014)
RESPONSIBILITY (BY LAW) TO DO WHAT
Solar projects at three locations (2015-2016)
IS BEST FOR THE ASSOCIATION, BOTH
Equestrian campus relocation and upgrades (2015-2016-2017)
OWNERS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY
2018
NEW EQUIPMENT FUND
THE BOARD HAS A FIDUCIARY
NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE. CURRENT
2017
Crabtree Canyon land 640 acres (2016)
TO PAY FOR THE DEPRECIATION OF
Alder Creek Adventure Center exterior storage building (2017)
ASSOCIATION ASSETS, NOT TO DEFER THE
Equestrian campus improvements, Eagle Rock Chairlift building improvements (2018)
BURDEN TO FUTURE OWNERS. PROPERLY MAINTAINING OUR ASSETS PROTECTS OWNERS’ PROPERTY VALUES.
$1.7 million in New Equipment Fund capital investments $173,000 per year average
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CAPITAL FUNDS REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
29% FUNDED
Replacement Reserve Funds as of 12/31/2018 ratio to Replacement Reserve Component total costs on 100% Funded Method calculation. See page 10 for by-year trends.
$4.6 MILLION | 2018 Expenditures • $1,425,000 DOWNHILL SKI Snowbird Chairlift replacement • $370,000 DOWNHILL SKI grooming snowcat replacement • $361,000 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY equipment and software • $325,000 CROSS COUNTRY SKI grooming snowcat replacement • $321,000 FORESTRY defensible space and equipment • $269,000 AQUATICS pools and spas surface/tile replacement and equipment • $152,000 GOLF COURSE cart path asphalt, range and course maintenance equipment • $121,000 TRAILS summer maintenance • $120,000 ADMINISTRATION fund direct payroll allocation • $94,000 ADMINISTRATION vehicle replacements • $76,000 DOWNHILL SKI rental shop fleet replacements The Replacement Reserve Fund is used to account for financial resources designated for the repair, restoration, replacement, or maintenance of, or litigation involving repair, restoration, replacement or maintenance of, major components which the Association is obligated by state law and sound business practices to repair, restore, replace or maintain. A 30-year reserve funding and expenditure plan is produced every three years, and updated annually, to schedule and analyze the funding and expenditure needs. Over 2,000 individual items are tracked in this plan, with a current replacement value of $56 million. A
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REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND CONTINUED
complete study and plan was performed in 2016 and is updated annually. The year-end fund balance increased by $162,000 or 2%. In 2018 $500,000 was transfered in from the Operating Fund. These transfered in funds were generated by favorable net operating results by the Operating Fund. The transfer amount to this fund was due primarily to the planned large expenditure to replace the Snowbird Chairlift in 2018.
DEVELOPMENT FUND $533,000 | 2018 Expenditures • $62,000 DOWNHILL SKI Eagle Rock Chairlift shrouding and teaching zone improvements • $99,000 EQUESTRIAN campus improvements • $185,000 ADMINISTRATION fund direct payroll allocation • $79,000 TROUT CREEK RECREATION CENTER expansion The Development Fund is specifically intended for and authorized in the governing documents of the Assocation. The Development Fund was established to accumulate funds for use in the development of, and additions to, facilities identified by the board as necessary due to new capacity requirements of the Association, or the changing needs of the community. The Development Fund includes funds accumulated for the specific purpose of replacing existing buildings, as only certain components of buildings are in the Replacement Reserve study. The year-end fund balance increased by $1.6 million or 41%. Savings in this fund are primarily for the anticipated known need to address the aging (48 years old) Downhill Ski Lodge skier services building.
NEW EQUIPMENT FUND $184,000 | 2018 Expenditures • $29,000 NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE HVAC • $27,000 ALDER CREEK ADVENTURE CENTER cellphone signal booster • $27,000 TRAILS 4x4 ATV with specialty attachments • $19,000 IT hardware and software • $8,000 THE LODGE RESTAURANT & PUB EMV compliant hardware • $7,000 AQUATICS UV Disinfection system • $6,000 BEACH CLUB MARINA asphalt/gate improvements • $4,000 SECURITY equipment The New Equipment Fund is used to account for financial resources designated for the acquisition of new assets identified as necessary for the Association to be more efficient in operations or to provide new services to the membership. The year-end fund balance increased by $13,000 or 13%.
PROPERTY FUND The Property Fund is used to account for the Association’s investment (by other capital funds) in its fixed assets once they are placed into service. Capital additions to fixed assets totaled $4,319,000 (in 2017 $2,851,000). Depreciation expense for the year totaled $3,284,000 (in 2016 $3,118,000). Total gross fixed asset value of $79.8m equates to $12,328 per owner and net book value of fixed assets and construction in progress of $41.5m equates to $6,420 per owner (an increase of 2% to 2017).
CAPITAL FUNDS SUMMARY YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 2018 ACTUAL VS 2018 BUDGET
2017 ACTUAL
2018 ACTUAL VS 2017 ACTUAL
2018 ACTUAL
2018 BUDGET
10,238,311
$ 10,006,000
4,013,000
4,013,000
-
3,852,000
161,000
211,998
155,000
56,998
137,726
74,272
500,000
-
500,000
1,500,000
(1,000,000)
56,916
6,000
50,916
19,927
36,989
Major Maintenance Expenses
(1,017,764)
(935,000)
(82,764)
(1,003,845)
(13,919)
Expenditures for Capital Additions
(3,601,813)
(5,419,000)
1,817,187
(2,170,731)
(1,431,082)
162,337
(2,180,000)
2,342,337
2,335,077
(2,172,740)
7,826,000
$ 2,574,648
$ 10,238,311
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND $
Beginning Fund Balance Assessment Contribution Interest Revenue Operating Fund Transfer In Other Revenue + Expense, Net
Change in Fund Balance
$ 10,400,648
ENDING FUND BALANCE
$
$
232,311
$
7,903,234
$
$
2,335,077
162,337
NEW EQUIPMENT FUND Beginning Fund Balance
100,423
64,000
36,423
75,788
24,635
Assessment Contribution
194,000
194,000
-
194,000
-
3,005
2,000
1,005
848
2,157
-
-
-
-
-
(184,406)
(213,000)
28,594
(170,213)
(14,193)
12,599
17,000
29,599
24,635
(12,036)
Interest Revenue Major Maintenance Expenses Expenditures for Capital Additions Change in Fund Balance $
ENDING FUND BALANCE
113,022
$
47,000
$
66,022
$
100,423
$
12,599
DEVELOPMENT FUND Beginning Fund Balance
3,753,013
3,600,000
153,013
499,052
3,253,961
Assessment Contribution
2,007,000
2,007,000
-
1,942,000
65,000
91,945
80,000
11,945
26,848
65,097
-
Interest Revenue Operating Fund Transfer In
-
1,800,000
(1,800,000)
(13,938)
(14,000)
62
(4,972)
(8,966)
-
-
-
-
-
Expenditures for Capital Additions
(533,231)
(1,408,000)
874,769
(509,915)
(23,316)
Change in Fund Balance
1,551,776
665,000
886,776
3,253,961
(1,702,185)
4,265,000
$ 1,039,789
$ 3,753,013
$ 1,551,776
Other Revenue + Expense, Net Major Maintenance Expenses
ENDING FUND BALANCE
CAPITAL FUND TOTALS
$
5,304,789
$
SEE NEXT PAGE FOR SCHEDULE OF SPEND BY DEPARTMENT
Major Maintenance Expenses
(1,017,764)
(935,000)
(82,764)
(1,003,845)
(13,919)
Expenditures for Capital Additions
(4,319,450)
(7,040,000)
2,720,550
(2,850,859)
(1,468,591)
$ (5,337,214)
$ (7,975,000)
$ 2,637,786
$ (3,854,704)
$ (1,482,510)
TOTAL
The variance between Actual and Budget capital expenditures is primarily driven by the timing of projects between years.
The Board has a fiduciary responsibility (by law) to do what is best for the Association both now and for the future. Current owners have the responsibility to pay for the deprecation of Association assets, not defer the burden to future owners. Properly maintaining our assets protects owners' property values.
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CAPITAL FUNDS EXPENDITURES BY DEPARTMENT
– YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
NEW EQUIPMENT FUND
DEVELOPMENT FUND
CAPITAL FUNDS TOTAL
CAPITAL MAJOR ADDITIONS MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
CAPITAL MAJOR ADDITIONS MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
CAPITAL MAJOR ADDITIONS MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
CAPITAL MAJOR ADDITIONS MAINTENANCE EXPENSES
$
PRIVATE AMENITIES Trout Creek Recreation Center
$
$
35,301
-
9,156
$ -
$ 95,151
$ -
$ 139,608
$
-
Beach Club Marina
48,915
15,791
26,223
-
-
-
75,138
15,791
Tennis Center
20,277
27,715
1,931
-
-
-
22,208
27,715
12,848
7,352
-
-
-
324,174
12,848
8,103
-
-
-
-
-
8,103
-
$ 429,418
$ 56,354
$ 44,662
-
$ 95,151
$-
$569,231
$ 56,354
124,568
78,174
4,189
-
-
-
128,757
78,174
1,996,945 (b)
43,519
5,674
-
71,554
-
2,074,173
43,519
407,309 (g)
36,041
-
-
-
-
407,309
36,041
1,396
1,203
-
-
-
-
1,396
1,203
13,068
13,618
-
-
98,533
-
111,601
13,618
Trails
50,218
70,569
33,605
-
26,211
-
110,034
70,569
Bikeworks
18,654
-
-
-
-
-
18,654
-
The Lodge
80,512
15,808
-
-
-
-
80,512
15,808
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
21,716
1,721
2,200
-
Northwoods Pool / Aquatics Camps + Recreation Programs TOTAL PRIVATE AMENITIES
316,822
(c)
PUBLIC AMENITIES Golf Downhill Ski Cross Country Ski Campground Equestrian
The Lodge, Summer Lunch/Golf F&B Pizza on the Hill
18,725
1,721
2,991
Alder Creek Cafe
-
-
2,200
-
Snowplay
-
-
-
TOTAL PUBLIC AMENITIES
$2,711,395
$260,653
TOTAL AMENITIES
$3,140,813
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
$ 48,659
-
$196,298
$-
$2,956,352
$260,653
$317,007
$ 93,321
-
$291,449
$-
$3,525,583
$317,007
37,607
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION General
-
37,607
-
-
29,925
-
29,925
Marketing + Communications
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Facility Administration
-
-
-
185,000 (e)
-
185,000
130,000
62,321
34,876
-
26,857
-
135,624
62,321
178,584 (d)
Administration Information Technology
130,000 (e)
73,891
52,354
-
-
-
239,269
178,584
Accounting
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Human Resources
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Architectural Standards Office
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
186,915 (d)
Member Services
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3,855
-
-
-
66,642
257,926
34,319
-
-
-
-
137,407
34,319
TOTAL HOMEOWNERS ASSOC $ 461,000 $ 700,757
$ 91,085
$-
$241,782
$-
$ 793,867 $ 700,757
$3,601,813 $1,017,764
$184,406
$-
$533,231
$-
$4,319,450 $1,017,764
Forestry Maintenance
TOTAL
-
257,926 (a)
62,787 137,407
(f)
(a) Winter storm damage of $192,000 across various common property area locations. (b) Downhill Ski Snowbird chairlift replacement $1,425,000 and grooming snowcat replacement $370,000. (c) Pool replastering/tile replacement and pool regulatory upgrades $269,000. (d) Information Technology; includes replacements of VOIP system, networking & wireless systems, SAN, workstations, webcams, and other. (e) Personnel cost allocations, consistent with Budget and prior years. (f) Maintenance two vehicle replacements, loader blow blade and chains $123,000. (g) Cross Country Ski grooming snowcat replacement $325,000.
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STATEMENT OF LEGAL COMPLIANCE A number of state laws and provisions of its own Governing Documents dictate how Tahoe Donner Association is to manage its financial affairs. Financial reporting, what books and records are to be maintained, how operating and capital needs are determined and funded, how budgets are established, and how member assessments are determined and collected are generally the areas regulated in the financial arena. These regulations can be found in the Association’s Covenants and Restrictions (“C&Rs”) and Bylaws, as well as the Civil Code and the Corporations Code. After a review of these regulations and our practices, the Association Counsel has determined that the Association is in substantial compliance with these requirements. INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT An independent auditor’s report, prepared by Gilbert Associates, and associated financial statements are on pages 15–23 of this Annual Report.
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Tahoe Donner Association (Association), which comprise the statements of financial position as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related statements of revenues, expenses and changes in members’ equity, and of cash flows for the years then ended. MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management 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 audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on 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 Association’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. 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. OPINION In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Tahoe Donner Association as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the changes in its members’ equity and its cash flows for the years then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. OTHER MATTERS Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the information on future major repairs and replacements on page 23 be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements, is required by generally accepted accounting principles, which considers it to be an essential part of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the information for consistency with management's responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
GILBERT ASSOCIATES, INC. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA MARCH 15, 2019
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STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN MEMBERS’ EQUITY – DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
OPERATIONS Amenities
Homeowners Total Association Operating Fund
OPERATING REVENUES: Access and use fees
$
4,848,968
$
4,848,968
Retail sales
4,813,451
4,813,451
Lessons and rental revenue
2,435,474
2,435,474
Other revenues
429,999
$
Interest income Gross operating revenues
12,527,892
Cost of goods sold
761,294
1,191,293
63,861
63,861
825,155
13,353,047
(1,573,559)
Net operating revenues
(1,573,559)
10,954,333
825,155
11,779,488
Salaries and wages
5,748,744
4,004,531
9,753,275
Payroll taxes and employee benefits
1,445,210
943,168
2,388,378
Supplies and maintenance
OPERATING EXPENSES:
1,156,627
653,634
1,810,261
Utilities
629,233
208,830
838,063
Other employee expenses
241,583
207,420
449,003
Insurance
306,000
170,875
476,875
10,732
10,732
664,153
823,117
1,487,270
10,191,550
7,022,307
17,213,857
762,783
(6,197,152)
(5,434,369)
6,084,700
6,084,700
(112,452)
650,331
Income tax exposure Other expenses Total operating expenses
NET OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) CAPITAL ACTIVITIES: Capital additions and transfers Gain (loss) on sale or disposal of assets Fund expenses Depreciation expense Total capital activities
ASSESSMENTS: Assessment revenues
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN MEMBERS’ EQUITY
$
762,783
TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUNDS
(500,000)
MEMBERS’ EQUITY, December 31, 2017
2,291,562
MEMBERS’ EQUITY, December 31, 2018
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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$
2,441,893
TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION
STATEMENTS OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN MEMBERS’ EQUITY – DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017
CAPITAL Replacement New Reserve Fund Equipment Fund
TOTALS
Development Fund
Property Fund
Total 2018
$
$
211,998
$
211,998
3,005
$
3,005
211,998
3,005
4,848,968
Total 2017
$
4,887,280
4,813,451
4,720,197
2,435,474
2,446,622
1,191,293
1,012,021
91,945
370,809
215,855
91,945
13,659,995
13,281,975
(1,573,559)
(1,634,609)
12,086,436
11,647,366
9,753,275
9,188,779
2,388,378
2,533,491
1,810,261
1,654,033
838,063
857,446
449,003
447,028
476,875
432,535
91,945
27,010
8,128
45,870
18,601
6,611
5,810
1,499,691
1,492,805
33,621
13,938
17,261,416
16,624,718
(5,174,980)
(4,977,352)
(111,966)
18,264
(1,017,764)
(1,003,845)
178,377
3,005
78,007
(3,601,813)
(184,406)
(533,231)
$
4,319,450 (202,503)
90,537 (1,017,764) (4,529,040)
(184,406)
(533,231)
4,013,000
194,000
2,007,000
(337,663)
12,599
1,551,776
100,423
3,753,013
(3,284,227)
(3,284,227)
(3,118,291)
832,720
(4,413,957)
(4,103,872)
12,298,700
12,298,700
832,720
2,709,763
3,217,476
40,722,132
57,105,441
53,887,965
500,000 10,238,311 $
10,400,648
$
113,022
$
5,304,789
$
41,554,852
$
59,815,204
$
57,105,441
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017 New Development Equipment Fund Fund
Operating Replacement Fund Reserve Fund
Property Fund
Total 2018
Total 2017
ASSETS Cash
$ 1,488,059
Cash, designated and restricted
354,039
Investments
$ 1,488,059 $ $
131,460
$
28,697
$
111,058
4,114,816
Investments, designated and restricted
11,748,443
149,785
5,880,677
812,527
625,254
753,822
4,114,816
5,057,220
17,778,905
15,487,397
261,580
243,407
239,199
301,317
Assessments and other member receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $87,193 in 2018 and $81,135 in 2017
261,580
Other receivables
145,196
Inventory
314,922
314,922
346,432
Prepaid expenses and other assets
748,911
748,911
575,053
Due from (to) other funds
130,684
41,554,852
40,722,132
68,988
(23,640)
765
24,250
(29,695)
(77,349)
Net property and equipment
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 41,554,852 $ 7,558,207 $ 11,925,251 $
149,552
$ 5,938,636 $ 41,554,852
$ 67,126,498 $ 64,299,307
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY Accounts payable
$
Deferred revenues
315,280 3,032,263
Deposits from members
$
162,533 1,351,616 $
$ 36,530
256,651
232,316
3,145
1,525,719
1,340,905
7,311,294
7,193,866
59,815,204
57,105,441
1,512,120
10,454
TOTAL LIABILITIES
5,116,314
1,524,603
36,530
633,847
MEMBERS’ EQUITY
2,441,893
10,400,648
113,022
5,304,789
7,558,207 $ 11,925,251 $
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41,554,852
$ 5,938,636 $ 41,554,852
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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680,252 4,940,393
256,651
$
487,502 $ 5,041,422
621,013
Accrued liabilities
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY
$
9,689
$ 67,126,498 $ 64,299,307
TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND 2017 New Development Equipment Fund Fund
Operating Replacement Fund Reserve Fund
Property Fund
Total 2018
Total 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Increase (decrease) in
$
650,331 $
(337,663)
$
12,599 $ 1,551,776
$
832,720 $ 2,709,763 $ 3,217,476
Members’ Equity Reconciliation to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation expense
3,284,227
Capital additions and transfers
3,601,813
184,406
533,231
3,284,227
3,118,291
111,966
(18,264)
(18,173)
45,741
(4,319,450)
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal of property and equipment
(90,537)
202,503
Changes in: Assessments receivable
(18,173)
Other receivables
(33,417)
62,118
(172,475)
31,510
31,510
(11,095)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(173,858)
(173,858)
112,066
Due from (to) other funds
(268,822)
Inventory
110,535
(390)
153,745
(14,610)
40,972
74,105
Accounts payable
(129,117)
(61,905)
(5,868)
4,140
(192,750)
(62,740)
Deferred revenues
(15,313)
126,852
(37,698)
27,188
101,029
46,091
24,335
17,070
2,737
184,814
46,358
194,021
2,178,567
6,124,981
6,338,519
(184,406)
(533,231)
(4,319,450)
(2,850,859)
90,537
34,880
Deposits from members
24,335
Accrued liabilities
174,295
7,782
241,771
3,510,622
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property and equipment
(3,601,813)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
90,537
Purchases of investments Proceeds from sale of investments
(5,636,235)
(9,200,319)
(289,785)
(5,878,726)
(21,005,065)
(23,732,720)
6,578,639
8,550,474
240,000
4,286,848
19,655,961
19,955,193
942,404
(4,161,121)
(234,191)
(2,125,109)
(5,578,017)
(6,593,506)
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Transfers between funds
(500,000)
500,000
684,175
(150,499)
(40,170)
53,458
546,964
(254,987)
1,157,923
281,959
68,867
57,600
1,566,349
1,821,336
$ 1,842,098 $
131,460
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH CASH, Beginning of Year CASH, End of Year
$
28,697 $
111,058 $
62,280 $
$
18,742 $
$ 2,113,313 $ 1,566,349
OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Income taxes paid
$
15,541 $
$
96,563
$
46,817
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1
OPERATIONS
Tahoe Donner Association (Association) is a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation. The Association’s members own the 6,473 membership properties within the Tahoe Donner subdivision in Truckee, California. The Association was organized to provide management services and maintenance of certain common areas owned by the Association. A significant portion of revenue is derived from the assessment of member dues. The Association operates and maintains facilities, which include a golf course and pro shop, restaurant, downhill ski area, clubhouse, Nordic ski area, beach and marina area, equestrian center, campground, tennis facilities, recreation complex, pools and parks.
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Revenues are derived from member and non-member usage of these facilities. The Association’s Board of Directors is comprised of five members elected to serve three-year terms by a vote of the members. The board of directors governs in accordance with the Association’s bylaws and declaration of covenants and restrictions. The board of directors establishes members’ dues and user fees, and has the ability to enter into long-term contracts. Along with other actions, closing an Association amenity (as defined by the governing documents) requires a vote of the members.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION – The Association’s governing documents provide certain guidelines for governing its financial activities. To ensure observance of limitations and restrictions on the use of financial resources, the Association maintains its accounts using fund accounting. Financial resources are classified for accounting and reporting purposes in the following funds established according to their nature and purpose:
ACCESS AND USE FEE REVENUES – Daily fees are charged for access to and use of Association amenities. As an alternate to daily fees, the Association sells recreation passes to members that entitle them to use of various amenities. Revenues from these sales are allocated to the various amenities based upon recreation pass usage.
OPERATING FUND – Used to account for financial resources available for the general operations of the Association.
The Association minimizes credit risk associated with cash by periodically evaluating the credit quality of its primary financial institution. The balance at times may exceed federally insured limits. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, cash balances exceeded federally insured limits by approximately $825,000 and $548,000, respectively. The Association has not experienced any losses in such accounts and management believes the Association is not exposed to any significant credit risk related to cash.
REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND – Used to account for financial resources designated for the repair, restoration, replacement or maintenance of, or litigation involving repair, restoration, replacement or maintenance of, major components which the Association is obligated to repair, restore, replace or maintain and for which the replacement reserve fund was established.
CASH consists of cash on hand, demand deposits at banks and money market funds.
NEW EQUIPMENT FUND – Used to account for financial resources designated for the purchase of new machinery, equipment, furnishings and fixtures.
INVESTMENTS consist of debt securities and certificates of deposits, which are carried at amortized cost as the Association has the positive intent and ability to hold all debt securities and certificates of deposit until maturity.
DEVELOPMENT FUND – Used to account for financial resources designated for use in the acquisition and enhancement of facilities, equipment and other resources.
INVENTORIES consist of food and retail goods and are stated at the lower of average cost or market.
PROPERTY FUND – Used to account for the Association’s investment in its common property and equipment, and other Association real property. ASSESSMENT REVENUE – Association members are subject to annual dues to provide funds for the Association’s operating expenses, major repairs and replacements, development and purchase of new equipment. Assessment revenue is recognized in the assessment period. Assessments received in advance are deferred until earned. The Association has the right to suspend certain membership rights and pursue collection through foreclosure action. Bad debts are recognized when an account’s collectability is uncertain.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT of the Association includes certain facilities and land contributed by Dart in prior years. These assets are reflected in the accounts at the developers’ cost basis. Purchases are stated at cost. The Association capitalizes all expenditures for property and equipment in excess of $2,000. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of individual assets ranging from 3 to 60 years. These assets are recorded directly in the property fund. Approximately 3,000 acres of undeveloped non-common area real property owned by the Association is controlled by the Association’s declaration of covenants and restrictions, and bylaws. INTEREST INCOME is allocated to the operating, replacement and (Continued on next page)
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS no material impact on the financial statements. With some exceptions, the Association is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2014.
reserve, new machinery and equipment and development funds in proportion to the interest-bearing assets of each fund. DEFERRED REVENUE represents funds received for assessments and recreation passes during the current year, which are applicable to the following year. INCOME TAXES – The Association is generally exempt from federal income taxes under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(4). For California purposes, the Association is taxed as a regular corporation. As a membership organization, the Association is generally taxed only on non-member income, such as advertising revenue and golf and ski ticket sales to the public, at regular federal corporate tax rates. The Association has applied the accounting principles related to the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and has determined there is
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USE OF ESTIMATES – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS have been evaluated through March 15, 2019, the date the financial statements were issued. Management concluded that no material subsequent events have occurred since December 31, 2018 that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
CASH AND INVESTMENTS
At December 31, the Association’s cash and investments consisted of undesignated, designated and restricted accounts as follows:
Replacement Reserve Fund - designated Development Fund - designated New Equipment Fund - designated Operating Fund - undesignated and unrestricted
2018
2017
$ 11,879,903
$ 11,380,557
5,991,735
4,346,399
178,482
168,867
5,619,298
5,869,747
81,051
110,257
256,565
235,139
$ 24,007,034
$ 22,110,966
Operating Fund – Trust – restricted (note 7) Operating Fund - Architectural standards deposits - restricted (note 5) TOTAL
Board designated funds in the replacement reserve fund cannot be expended for any purpose other than the repair, restoration, replacement or maintenance of, or litigation involving repair, restoration, replacement or maintenance of, major components which the Association is obligated to repair, restore, replace or maintain and for which the replacement reserve fund was established as mandated by state law. Designated funds in the development fund are controlled by board-adopted policy that affords the board discretion in expenditure, except where member approval is required in connection with the intended project. Since the Association has the positive intent and ability to hold investments until maturity, they are carried at amortized costs determined by specific identification. Unrecognized holding gains and losses are deemed immaterial. Investments at December 31, 2018 mature as follows: INVESTMENT U.S. Treasury
Certificates of deposit
WITHIN 1 YEAR
1-5 YEARS
TOTAL
$ 12,423,139
$ 1,342,069
$ 13,765,208
2,381,540
10,476
2,392,016
2,257,067
2,257,067
246,100
3,233,330
3,479,430
$ 15,050,779
$ 6,842,942
$ 21,893,721
Municipal bonds Corporate bonds TOTAL
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 4
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consist of the following: 2018
2017
$ 32,406,312
$ 32,025,984
Fixtures and facility improvements
18,231,578
16,338,817
Equipment
18,953,625
17,817,425
9,269,730
9,239,805
939,813
921,019
79,801,058
76,343,050
(38,264,353)
(35,663,909)
41,536,705
40,679,141
18,147
42,991
$ 41,554,852
$ 40,722,132
Buildings
Land and land improvements Furnishings TOTAL Less accumulated depreciation
Construction in progress TOTAL
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DEPOSITS FROM MEMBERS
The deposits held by the Association are primarily security deposits from members for the construction of residential real property. The deposits are used to ensure that construction is completed in accordance with the guidelines established by the Association’s Architectural Standards Committee. The funds are deposited in a separate trust account and are refundable upon satisfactory completion of construction.
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REPLACEMENT RESERVE FUND
The Association’s policy is to maintain replacement funding levels sufficient to pay for capital replacements, refurbishments and repairs. Replacement funding levels, as determined by a study updated in 2018, are forecast on a 30-year basis with annual updates to replacement schedules, as they become known. Actual expenditures, however, may vary from the estimated amounts and the variations may be material. If additional funds are needed, the Association has the right, subject to any necessary member approval, to increase regular dues, to levy special assessments, or modify and adjust the scheduled major repairs and replacements as necessary.
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RETIREMENT PLANS
The Association maintains a salary savings plan for all eligible employees. The Association matches 50% of the first 6% of the participant’s contribution. Matching contributions are 20% vested after the third year of service and vest at the rate of 20% per year thereafter. Matching contributions expense was $95,180 and $88,685 for 2018 and 2017, respectively. The Association maintains two defined contribution plans which qualify under Section 457(b) and Section 457(f) of the Internal Revenue Code, respectively (the 457 Plans). The 457 Plans allow for additional Association contributions and salary deferrals subject to limitations for eligible executive employees. Contributions to the 457 Plans funds are considered deferred compensation until certain future date conditions are met. The Association’s contribution to the 457 Plans was $56,307 and $54,894 for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
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OPERATING LEASE OBLIGATIONS
The Association has non-cancelable operating leases for copiers, land usage and computer equipment. Rental expense under all operating leases was $93,000 and $116,709 for 2018 and 2017, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under these leases are as follows:
YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31: 2019
$ 35,230
2020
18,297
2021
5,752
2022
5,752
2023 TOTAL
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1,917 $ 66,948
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION ON FUTURE MAJOR REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2018 (UNAUDITED) In accordance with state law and sound business practices it is the policy of the Association to fund a reserve program that will adequately provide for repair and replacement of existing Association-owned assets. A 30-year reserve funding and expenditure plan is produced every three years, and updated annually, to schedule and analyze the funding needs. The Association updated its study in 2018 to estimate the remaining useful lives, the lives after replacement and the replacement costs of the components of common property. The estimates were based on estimates from consultants, management, contractors and historical costs. Estimated current replacement costs take into account the effects of inflation between the date of the study and the date that the components will require repair or replacement. The Association does not designate the balance in the replacement reserve fund by component. The total available for major repairs and replacements at December 31, 2018, was $10,400,000. The 2019 lot assessments include $4,661,000 to be allocated to the replacement fund. The Association has not included the replacement of building structures as a component of the replacement study. These structures generally have an estimated useful life greater than 30 years. The Association is accumulating funds in the Development Fund for building replacement. The following table is based on the study and presents significant information about the components of common property for which funds are being set aside.
RANGE OF REMAINING LIVES (YEARS)
ESTIMATED LIFE AFTER REPLACEMENT (YEARS)
Trout Creek Recreation Center
0-30
1-30
Aquatics
0-30
1-30
1,863,606
Beach Club Marina
0-30
1-30
1,210,614
Tennis Complex
0-30
1-30
1,936,516
Downhill Ski Resort
0-30
1-30
10,711,557
Cross Country Ski Center
0-30
1-30
3,744,281
Equestrian
0-30
1-30
928,426
Golf Complex
0-30
1-30
11,334,231
Campground
0-30
1-30
634,425
Recreation Programs
0-30
1-30
570,385
The Lodge Restaurant & Pub
0-30
1-30
3,781,328
Pizza on the Hill
0-30
1-30
480,691
Alder Creek Cafe
0-30
1-30
161,889
Administration/MIS
0-30
1-30
6,053,041
Information Technology
0-30
1-30
1,863,256
Forestry
0-30
1-30
1,717,563
General + Building Maintenance
0-30
1-30
3,604,792
Trails
0-30
1-30
1,924,393
Snowplay
0-30
1-30
210,655
Bikeworks
0-30
1-30
30,712
COMPONENT GROUP
TOTAL
CURRENT REPLACEMENT COSTS $
3,458,635
$ 56,220,996
See independent auditor’s report on required supplementary information.
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CAGR = COMPOUND ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
ANNUAL BUDGET – SOURCE OF FUNDS DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS $30,000
$25,000
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, CAPITAL ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, OPERATING ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, COMBINED TOTAL OPERATING REVENUE REVENUE SOURCES TOTAL
10-YEAR CAGR 2008-2018 2009-2019 7.0% 7.9% 3.6% 2.4% 5.2% 5.1% 4.4% 5.6% 4.8% 5.4%
5-YEAR CAGR 2013-2018 2014-2019 6.1% 7.4% 3.5% 0.9% 4.8% 4.2% 6.9% 8.1% 5.8% 6.2% $19,976
$20,000
$15,511
$15,989
$16,844
$18,149
$17,368
$15,000 52% 8,069
51% 8,220
51% 9,250
50% 8,760
50% 8,433
$26,934 $24,759 $23,299 $20,860
$18,665
48% 9,620
48% 8,925
44% 9,210
$10,000
$5,000
$0
28% 4,273
28% 4,500
$21,497
27% 5,450
27% 5,119
47% 11,000
43% 9,200
50% 12,460
31% 6,433
32% 6,951
27% 6,311
25% 6,085
27% 4,497
26% 4,498
25% 4,498
24% 4,110
24% 4,401
25% 4,621
25% 4,906
25% 5,217
25% 5,346
26% 5,988
25% 6,214
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
20% 3,169
20% 3,269
23% 3,914
2008
2009
2010
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, CAPITAL
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT, OPERATING
ALL MEMBERS PAY
53% 14,215
21% 5,696
26% 7,023
2019
OPERATING REVENUES USERS PAY
(MEMBERS/GUESTS/PUBLIC)
ANNUAL BUDGET – USE OF FUNDS DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS $30,000
$25,000
CAPITAL FUNDING AMENITIES OPERATING COSTS HOA SERVICES COSTS OUTFLOW USES TOTAL
10-YEAR CAGR 2008-2018 2009-2019 7.0% 7.9% 4.8% 5.1% 3.1% 3.7% 4.8% 5.4%
5-YEAR CAGR 2013-2018 2014-2019 6.1% 7.4% 6.9% 6.3% 3.8% 4.8% 5.8% 6.2%
$26,934 $24,759 $23,299
$19,976
$20,000
$15,511
$15,989
$15,000 32% 5,037
32% 5,107
$16,844
31% 5,193
$17,368
31% 5,416
$10,000 47% 7,305
48% 7,613
46% 7,737
45% 7,842
$18,149
30% 5,445
$20,860
27% 6,352
$18,665
30% 5,663
29% 5,823
46% 9,247
$21,497
29% 6,125
46% 9,518
27% 7,350 28% 6,840
30% 6,347
46% 9,804
47% 10,959
47% 11,705
46% 8,303
45% 8,381
25% 4,621
25% 4,906
25% 5,217
25% 5,346
26% 5,988
25% 6,214
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
$5,000
$0
20% 3,169
20% 3,269
23% 3,914
24% 4,110
24% 4,401
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
CAPITAL FUNDING
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26% 7,023
2019
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THE REPORT
ROADMAP TO THE ELECTION MAY 2
MAY 8
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M AY 1
CANDIDATES MEET AND GREET
Candidate applications are reviewed by the Elections Committee and applicants are advised of their eligibility to stand for election.
Slate of candidates is announced via e-mail blast and on Tahoe Donner media. Election campaign begins.
Candidate web pages are 6-7:30PM released. Learn about each ALDER CREEK candidate by viewing their ADVENTURE CENTER introductory video, candidate statement and more. Come meet the candidates in an informal setting that allows members to ask questions and candidates to articulate their campaign platforms.
Election packets are mailed to all eligible members. See Election Process FAQs for answers to any questions about receiving, completing and returning ballots.
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Come meet the candidates in an informal setting that allows members to ask questions and candidates to articulate their campaign platforms.
Submit your questions to the candidates by emailing the Elections Committee by May 15
10AM-12PM NORTHWOODS CLUBHOUSE
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(LIVE STREAM AVAILABLE)
Personally delivered ballots are accepted and replacement ballots are available until 5PM. Government ID or Tahoe Donner photo ID is required to vote in person. Deadline for receipt of ballots mailed or personally delivered to the Accountancy Firm is 5PM.
Personally delivered ballots are accepted until 11:30AM with valid photo ID. Election results will be announced prior to the end of the meeting, providing a quorum of the voting power of the association is reached (25%). If not, meeting adjourned to June 24.
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45-DAY NOTICE PROPOSED NEW + AMENDMENTS TO COVENANTS PRIVATE PROPERTY RULES: FIRE SAFETY AND FOREST HEALTH Pursuant to Tahoe Donner Covenants and Restrictions Article III, Section 7, modifications to and proposed new rules must go out for 45-day member notification and comment period prior to board of director consideration and approval. Changes to the Covenants Private Property Rules: Fire Safety and Forest Health will be considered for action by the board of directors. The board of directors is expected to take action to adopt the proposed new rules and amendments, as they are presented here or with some modification, at its June board of directors meeting, currently scheduled for Friday, June 21, 2019. The board welcomes any input you may wish to offer regarding this process.
BACKGROUND
The Covenants Committee and Forestry department completed a programmatic review of the Homeowner Defensible Space Program including the procedures, rules for minimum standards and communications provided to accomplish the mission of maintaining a healthy forest and reducing community fire hazards. In this review, three areas of the Covenants Rules were recommended for changes to create further clarity to owners for minimum standards of fire safe conditions. These recommendations for new and amended rules provide synergy between the inspection outcomes and the minimum standard rules relating to how an owner must maintain their lot or improved lot. Additionally, through the last 10 years of the defensible space program, the Forestry department has seen items which are either eyesores to the natural environment, including blue tarps and/or inappropriate tree removal that leaves tall stumps, which pose an invasive species threat, as well as becoming rotten and combustible units. As such, staff and the committee are recommending amendments in the private property fire safety rules section of the Covenants Rules to regulate the color of tarps used on the lot and maximum stump height allowed. Staff is recommending a restructuring of the section to create Fire Prevention and Safety, and Forest Health headings with new and amended rules placed under the headings. Part of this restructuring is breaking apart long paragraphs and separating them into subheaded sections. This will improve the organization of the Covenants Rule document and administrative function and efficiency.
KEY DATES: May 1, 2019: 45-Day Member Notification and Comment Period begins May 18, 2019: Board of directors meeting; hears additional member comment, discussion item only. June 21, 2019: Board of directors consider taking action on proposed changes to the Covenants Private Property rules with or without some modifications. Board meeting dates subject to change.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the proposed new and amendments to the Private Property Rules: Fire Prevention and Safety, and Forest Health is to: • Provide detailed guidelines to homeowners for defensible space and maintenance of lots. • Explain Tahoe Donner Association expectations of fire-safe condition maintenance on private properties. • Restructure Fire Safety and Forest Health related rules for improved rule book organization.
EFFECT:
The effect of these proposed rules on homeowners is: • Improved fire hazard mitigation on private properties.
PROPOSED NEW + AMENDED COVENANTS PRIVATE PROPERTY RULES: FIRE SAFETY AND FOREST HEALTH The proposed changes to the Covenants Rules are as follows:
FIRE PREVENTION + SAFETY
Fire Safety. Owners of lots (both improved and unimproved) are required to be responsible for and maintain their lots (both improved and unimproved) for the maintenance of their lots in a fire-safe condition at all times. C&R Article VII, Section 2. The association will inspect lots according to an established inspection cycle and/or upon request or complaint. Insurance companies and other agency inspectors may require greater distances of defensible space New heading
around structures. Fire-safe condition includes the removal of nuisance firewood including but not limited to old, unused or decomposed wood. No campfires, bonfires, or fireworks of any kind are allowed on private lots, common areas, or other association-owned properties at any time. Commercially manufactured gas and charcoal barbeques, smokers, and commercially manufactured fire burning devices, such as outdoor fireplaces and chimineas, equipped with screening and/or spark arrestors, with a maximum screen opening of 1/8th inch, to prevent the escape of sparks and coals, and operated in compliance with the Town of Truckee and the Truckee Fire District’s safety and building codes, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions, on private property lots only, will be allowed. Property owners wanting to build their own permanent barbeques or other outdoor fire burning devices equipped with electricity or gas, must obtain the appropriate Town of Truckee building and plumbing permits and build to the Town’s building codes. The appearance design and location must be approved by the Tahoe Donner ASC if any part of the permanent structure is over 3 feet high. The burning of yard debris is allowed, only after obtaining a permit from the Truckee Fire District, on permissive burn days as determined by the Fire District, from late fall, depending on weather conditions, until no later than March 31. The first violation of these rules will result in a hearing. C&RS Article VIII, Section 1(a)(iv). Minimum standards and requirements of fire-safe conditions are set forth: (subheadings under Fire Prevention and Safety) Vegetation Removal. No person may remove or cut, or limb any tree greater than four inches in diameter (measured three feet above the ground) without first obtaining a permit from the TDA Forestry Department. No heavy equipment may be used to remove brush without first obtaining a permit from the TDA Forestry Department. C&Rs Article VIII, Section 1(a) (xi). Tree Limbing. Property owners may limb trees without obtaining a permit from the TDA Forestry Department subject to the following: 1. Dead limbs may be removed up to a height of 35 feet above the ground. 2. Green limbs may be removed up to a height of 15 feet above the ground. 100-foot Defensible Space around Structures. Moving this section to new subheadings below.
New heading
Property owners of all lots are responsible to maintain a defensible space zone for a distance of 100 feet (or to their property line) from all structures, including decks. 100-foot Defensible Space from Property Lines. Property owners of all lots are responsible to maintain a defensible space zone for a distance of 100 feet from all property lines. Roofs Free of Dead Vegetation. Property owners are responsible to maintain all roofs, of any structure, keeping them free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth. 10-foot Clearance from Chimney or Stovepipe. Property owners are responsible to remove any portion of any tree which extends within 10 feet of the outlet of any chimney or stovepipe. Chimney must have an Approved Spark Arrestor. A spark arresting cap with 1/2-inch mesh or smaller screen is required on all chimneys. 10-foot Clearance from Propane Tank. Property owners are responsible to remove any portion of any tree brush or dry flammable vegetation which extends within 10 feet of any propane tank. Pine Needles on the Ground. Pine needles must be collected and removed within 10 feet of any structure or deck. On the rest of the property the pine needles will not be allowed to build up to more than 2 inches in depth. Firewood Storage. Old, unused or decomposed (nuisance) wood must be removed. Firewood rounds cannot be stored on the property due to decomposition and invasive species infestation causing fire hazard. The wood must be split and neatly stacked. Firewood, in any form, cannot be stored on undeveloped lots. Lumber, split and stacked firewood, and any flammable material should be stacked 30-feet from structures. Firewood can be stacked closer if covered with durable earth-toned tarp and set on gravel or other nonflammable material. Firewood stacking within the 30-foot defensible space is not advisable. Downed Woody Material. Downed woody material - trees, branches, limbs, shrug boles and other woody materials - between 1/2 inch and 12 inches in diameter must be removed from the property. Dead Tree Removal. All dead trees must be removed from the property.
Brush Removal. No brush is allowed within 10 feet of any structure. In the zone within 30 feet of any structure 5-foot diameter clumps of brush are allowed if they are separated from adjacent clumps of brush by 20 feet. In the zone within 31+ feet from any structure to the property line, 10-foot diameter clumps of brush are allowed if they are separated from adjacent clumps of brush by 15 feet. No brush is allowed under or within 10 feet of the drip line of trees. Small Tree Thinning. Individual small trees (<10 inches in diameter) may be designated by the forestry department for removal. Lower Branch Removal. For trees greater than 15 feet in height, the lower branches will be removed 6 feet from the ground. For those less than 15 feet in height, the branches will be removed for 1/3 the height of the tree from the ground. Dry Grass and Weeds. Within 30 feet of any structure, grass and weeds will be trimmed to a height of 6 inches or less. The cuttings must be removed. Outdoor Fires. No campfires, bonfires or fireworks of any kind are allowed on private lots, common areas, or other association-owned properties at any time. Commercially manufactured gas and charcoal barbeques, smokers, and commercially manufactured fire burning devices, such as outdoor fireplaces and chimineas, equipped with screening and/or spark arrestors, with a maximum screen opening of 1/8th inch, to prevent the escape of sparks and coals, and operated in compliance with the Town of Truckee and the Truckee Fire District’s safety and building codes, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions, on private property lots only, will be allowed. Property owners wanting to build their own permanent barbeques or other outdoor fire burning devices equipped with electricity or gas, must obtain the appropriate Town of Truckee building and plumbing permits and build to the Town’s building codes. The appearance, design and location must be approved by the Tahoe Donner ASC if any part of the permanent structure is over 3 feet high.
Dumping Ashen Materials. No person shall dispose of charcoal briquettes or ashen material (i.e., cigarette butts, matches, fireplace ash) of any kind on any portion of a lot., if such creates a risk of fire or an unsightly condition.
FOREST HEALTH
Forest Health. Owners of lots (both improved and unimproved) are responsible for the maintenance of their lots, including the general health of the forest. TDA maintains on its staff a state-certified forester with the responsibility of determining what conditions are conducive to the health of the forest. Owners are prohhibited from permanently attaching anything to or in trees without first obtaining written permission from the Forestry Department. After making on-site inspections, the TDA Forester may determine that individual trees require removal, and/or that brush thinning may be required. Notice to remove such trees and/ or brush, indicating a compliance date, will be sent to owners. Failure to remove such trees and/ or brush prior to the stated compliance date will constitute a violation of the Association Rules. Fines for such violations will accrue until the trees are removed. C&RS Article VII, Section 2; Article VIII, Sections (a) & (l). Attachments to Trees. Owners are prohibited from permanently attaching anything to or in trees without first obtaining written permission from the Forestry Department. C&RS Article VII, Section 2; Article VIII, Sections (a) & (l).
Your comments are welcome via email: arosenfeld@tahoedonner.com, or US mail: Tahoe Donner Association, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA. 96161. NOTE: Red text signifies new or amended language Strikethrough text signifies deletions
Yard Debris Burning. The burning of yard debris is allowed, only after obtaining a permit from the Truckee Fire District, on permissive burn days as determined by the Fire District, from late fall, depending on weather conditions, until no later than March 31. The first violation of these rules will result in a hearing.
Fire Safety rule language stays the same, but moves to new headers
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THE REPORT
BRIEFS PEAK PERFORMERS
150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD
The Truckee-Donner Summit Historical and Railroad Societies invite you to celebrate the sesquicentennial of the Transcontinental Railroad with over 40 events spread out over the next four months. Join in on a jampacked summer of education and adventure to learn about and explore the rich and often tumultuous history and spirit of Truckee and the Transcontinental Railroad. DORA CABELLO ALDER CREEK CAFE Dora’s quality of work as a chef is known throughout Tahoe Donner as being some of the best. What sets Dora apart is that she is always smiling, humorous and kind while she is busy and working hard. Dora’s team really enjoys working with her because of her strong work ethic, attention to detail and ability to shine in the kitchen.
EVENTS SNAPSHOT FOR MAY May 10 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 10 Art Show Opening May 18 Old Highway 40 Historical Talk
PASSPORT PROGRAM Visitors and locals can pick up “passports” at the Truckee Visitor Welcome Center and visit various locations around Truckee and Donner Summit to get their passports stamped with a unique stamp from each site. Runs May 10-September 15. TRUCKEE RIVER TRAIN RIDES Enjoy a scenic loop around the Truckee Regional Park on a scaled-down steam and electric train ride. Open to children and adults.
Roy has been an integral part of Tahoe Donner for nearly three decades! However, during this big winter he has truly gone above and beyond by helping multiple departments, including Snowplay and Forestry and Maintenance, in addition to his normal responsibilities of maintaining the TD Golf Course. We appreciate the team spirit he has displayed this season and for the past 28 years of service.
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Email compliance@tahoedonner.com
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Call (530) 414-8166 (8AM-5PM and 8-11PM daily)
INFO TO PROVIDE When making a complaint after hours, be prepared to provide: • Your name, address and email • Address of property being complained about • Nature of complaint with times occurring • Evidence: photos, videos, etc. • How this behavior is affecting you • What actions have been taken (e.g., called police)
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT ONGOING EVENTS
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HOW TO MAKE A COVENANTS COMPLAINT
OLD JAIL DOCENT-LED TOURS Check out the old jail on Jibboom Street that was in use from 1875-1964. Open from 5-8PM on Truckee Thursdays and on weekends from 10AM-4PM Memorial-Labor Day. TRUCKEE RAILROAD CABOOSE MUSEUM Explore stories, artifacts and images that depict rail history. Open every weekend from 10AM-4PM (weather permitting). For more information and a complete list of activities, topics and times, visit goldspike.org.
Tahoe Donner staff will make every effort to contact the owner of the property being complained about, share details about the complaint and request voluntary compliance.
HOMES ON THE RISE The Architectural Standards Committee reviewed the following plans in March 2019. UNIT/LOT ADDRESS
SQ. FT.
PROJECT
09/263
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12071 Bennett Flat Road
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WILDFIRE IS COMING.
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TWO ZONES MAKE UP THE REQUIRED 100 FEET OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE:
defense against wildfire. Creating and maintaining
ZONE 1: 30 feet of Lean, Clean & Green
defensible space around your home can dramatically increase your home's chance of surviving a wildfire and improves the safety of firefighters defending your property. 100 feet of defensible space is required by law.*
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Remove all dead plants, grass and weeds.
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Remove dead or dry leaves and pine needles from your yard, roof and rain gutters.
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Keep tree branches 10 feet away from your chimney and other trees.
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Cut or mow annual grass down to a maximum height of 4 inches.
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Create horizontal spacing between shrubs and trees.
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Create vertical spacing between grass, shrubs and trees.
6 FEET MIN CLEARANCE
VERTICAL SPACING Large trees do not have to be cut and removed as long as all of the plants beneath them are removed. This eliminates a vertical “fire ladder.”
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Use Equipment Properly to Keep from Sparking a Wildfire
*For more information on creating defensible space and legal requirements visit
READYFORWILDFIRE.ORG
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Mow before 10 a.m., and never on a hot or windy day. String trimmers are a safer option (vs. lawnmowers) for clearing vegetation.
REDUCED FUEL ZONE 70 FEET
HORIZONTAL SPACING Create horizontal and vertical spacing between plants, the amount of spacing will depend on how steep the slope is and the size of the plants.
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THE REPORT
BOARD MEETING RECAPS SPECIAL BOARD MEETING March 22, 2019 NO ACTION
• Governing Documents Update
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING March 23, 2019
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ACTION
• Consent Calendar Items 5-0 • Truckee River Watershed Council – Prosser Creek Basin Assessment 5-0 • Committee Charters and Chairs 5-0 • Proposed Fire Safety Rule Change 45-Day Notification 5-0 • Proposed Seasonal Outdoor Wood Burning Fire Ban 45-Day Notification 5-0 • Complaint Response Requirement for all Members 5-0 • Fair Campaign Guidelines 5-0 • 2019 Election Marketing Plan 5-0 • Short-term Rental Occupancy Rule 5-0 • Architectural Standards Fee Schedule Changes 5-0 • 2018 Audit Report 5-0 • Conclusion of STR/Amenity Access Task Force 5-0 • Quarterly Treasurer’s Report 5-0 • Finance Committee to Complete Two Quarterly Investment Reviews During the Year 4-1 • Compensation Study 5-0 • Unaudited 2019 February Financials 5-0 • 5501 Committee Report 5-0
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NO ACTION • • • • • • •
Committee/Task Force Reports Town of Truckee TSSA-1 Fund Short-Term Rental Update Human Resources Committee Charter Amendments Quarterly Turnover Report Quarterly Fraud Report Trout Creek Expansion Project Report
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