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city City’s annual financial report receives top marks from external auditors The City recently received top marks on its annual financial report from its external auditors, McGladrey & Pullen. Brett Friedman, CPA, reported on the firm’s audit of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the year ended September 30, 2009. “The best possible opinion you can receive from us is an unqualified opinion, and you did receive an unqualified opinion with regard to your report,” Friedman said. The City’s annual CAFR captures the organization’s financial position and activities as required by local ordinances and State statutes, but it also provides an informative narrative of City operations. Friedman listed numerous areas in which the CAFR demonstrated the City’s fiscal responsibility and transparency of accounting practices. These included the auditors’ findings of no significant or unusual accounting transactions; no findings contrary to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); no significant audit adjustments or uncorrected misstatements; and no disagreement with management over application of accounting principles. In addition, the auditors did not identify any deficiencies in the City’s internal controls over financial reporting that would result in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the financial statements would not be prevented or detected. “The audit findings demonstrate that the City respects the trust our residents place in us to manage the dollars they provide in the most responsible manner,” City Manager Michael S. Levinson said. “Particularly in the current economic climate, credibility is the most precious currency, and a clean audit from an independent firm that showcases the City’s fiscal discipline is one more way we honor our promises to the community.” The audit findings continue to validate the City’s business model, which matches its willingness to preserve service levels in the community with the ability to focus on long-term financial success. The Coral Springs way of doing business has long been recognized by Wall Street. When major credit rating agency Fitch Ratings recently reevaluated the City’s financial condition and awarded Coral Springs the highest possible rating, AAA with a Stable Outlook, Fitch noted that “the City’s financial profile remains strong. Financial operations are very well-managed.” CoralSprings.org/budget Remember vote to Special Election on April 13 The City encourages all voters to make their voices heard at the polls during all elections at every level. Voters residing within the 19 th U.S. Congressional districts may participate in the April 13 special election. Applicable precincts for the special primary election are as follows: E001, E002, E005, E006, E008, E009, E010, E011, E012, E013, E016, E017, E019, E020, E025, E026, E027, E030, E032, E033, E034, E035, E036, E038, E039, E041 and E045. Early voting for the special primary election will be available at the Northwest Regional Library on Monday, April 5 through Friday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 10 from from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 13 Information for voters regarding registration, absentee ballots, upcoming election details, and other general information is available from the Broward County Supervisor of Elections Office. browardsoe.org 954-357-7050 6 • Coral Springs • Spring 2010 Visit CoralSprings.org
Fire Station 80 first LEED building in Coral Springs city The new Fire Station 80 is now open. On February 26, City officials hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony and an open house. More than a hundred people attended and children gleefully toured the station. Construction on the $2.6 million facility began in January 2009 and was completed on schedule and under budget. Station 80 is 13,400 square feet with four apparatus bays and serves as the fire department’s main station, housing a Battalion Chief, Advanced Life Support Rescue Truck, Quint/Aerial Device, Air Support Unity, Several Reserve Apparatus, and other pieces of specialized equipment. Constructed using LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification criteria, the station will be the first building in the City of Coral Springs and the first fire station in South Florida to be LEED Certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. “This new fire station will help us provide even faster response times and enhance customer service,” Fire Chief Mark Curran said. Governor Charlie Crist also toured the facility earlier that afternoon. “This is a magnificent facility,” Governor Charlie Crist said. “Thank you for the sacrifices you make for all of us and for protecting lives. You are the finest of public servants.” The station is located at 2825 Coral Springs Drive, just north of Royal Palm Blvd. CoralSprings.org/fire CoralSprings.org/gogreen Governor Charlie Crist (middle left and right) toured the City’s first LEED building earlier in the day, and spoke with City officials including City Manager Michael Levinson, who emphasized that the facility came in on time and under budget. The flag outside the new Fire Station 80 was raised for the first time during the February ceremony (top right), which included a ribbon cutting by City Attorney Samuel S. Goren, City Manager Levinson, Commissioner Vincent M. Boccard, Vice Mayor Claudette Bruck, Mayor Scott J. Brook, Commissioner Roy Gold, Commissioner Tom Powers, former Commissioner Ted Mena, and Fire Chief Mark Curran (right). Watch CityTV 25 Spring 2010 • Coral Springs • 7
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