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CAPITAL ASSET AND DEBT ADMINISTRATION (CONTINUED)<br />

Capital Assets (Continued)<br />

Major capital asset events during the fiscal year included the following:<br />

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Installation <strong>of</strong> solar panels at the corporate yard in the amount <strong>of</strong> $0.5 million.<br />

Street resurfacing on Norwalk Boulevard and South Street <strong>of</strong> $0.6 million.<br />

Detailed information relating to capital assets can be found in Note 6 to the basic financial statements.<br />

Long-term debt<br />

At the end <strong>of</strong> the current fiscal year, the <strong>City</strong> had total debt outstanding <strong>of</strong> $166.3 million. The<br />

majority <strong>of</strong> this debt is Redevelopment Agency revenue bonds ($160.9 million).<br />

<strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cerritos</strong> Long-Term Debt<br />

(in millions)<br />

2011 2010<br />

Los <strong>Cerritos</strong>-Revenue Bonds $ 37.1 $ 39.8<br />

Los Coyotes-Revenue Bonds 122.3 127.4<br />

Add Deferred Amounts 1.5 1.6<br />

Subtotal – Revenue Bonds 160.9 168.8<br />

Note Payable 1.0 1.0<br />

Compensated Absences 2.7 2.7<br />

Claims Payable-General Liability 1.7 1.9<br />

Total Long-Term Debt $ 166.3 $ 174.4<br />

Detailed information relating to long-term debt can be found in Note 8 to the basic financial<br />

statements.<br />

ECONOMIC FACTORS AND NEXT YEAR’S BUDGET<br />

The current economic situation has appeared to be “the downturn without an end”, affecting virtually<br />

every aspect <strong>of</strong> commercial activity, including housing, retail, credit and employment. The State <strong>of</strong><br />

California’s budget deficit, estimated in the billions, continues to create uncertainty for all<br />

governmental agencies in California. The <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cerritos</strong> is not immune to this uncertainty.<br />

Despite the continuation <strong>of</strong> the most sweeping nationwide economic downturn in eighty years and the<br />

effects <strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> California’s budgetary crises, the <strong>City</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cerritos</strong> has been able to maintain its<br />

vibrant business community, and as a result, the community has enjoyed a high level <strong>of</strong> fiscal stability<br />

due to the success and visibility <strong>of</strong> its commercial sector. The <strong>City</strong> has been able to maintain its levels<br />

<strong>of</strong> service to the community by positioning itself to withstand fluctuations in the economic<br />

environment. The combined tax revenues, particularly sales tax and income from investments and<br />

ground leases have made it possible to progress with the planned level <strong>of</strong> development while<br />

maintaining a high degree <strong>of</strong> financial stability.<br />

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