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Management's Discussion and Analysis <br /> The discussion and analysis of the Elk River Fire Relief Association's(the Association)financial performance provides an overview <br /> of the financial activities and funding conditions for the fiscal years ended December 31,2013 and 2012. <br /> Using the Annual Report <br /> The financial statements,which reflect the activities of the Special Pension Trust(the Plan),are reported in the Statements of <br /> Fiduciary Net Position(see page 18)and the Statements of Changes in Fiduciary Net Position(see page 19).These statements are <br /> presented on a full accrual basis and reflect all trust activities as incurred.The financial statements also include activities of the <br /> General fund,which is primarily used to account for the fund raising activities of the Association. <br /> Financial Highlights <br /> • The Plan's net position increased by$424,268(or 17.3 percent)as a result of the fiscal year's activities. <br /> • The contributions from the State and the City increased$48,638. <br /> • Net investment income increased$149,133 (or 70.0 percent). <br /> • Accrued pension liability increased$40,926(or 1.6 percent). <br /> • The General fund balance decreased$1,464(or 84.8 percent).The fund balance of the General fund is$263 at year end. <br /> Plan Highlights <br /> The Plan's funding level increased from 96.3 percent to 111.1 percent. <br /> Plan Net Position <br /> December 31, <br /> 2013 2012 Change <br /> Cash and cash equivalents $ 66,144 $ 68,696 $ (2,552) <br /> Investments 2,812,230 2,386,412 425,818 <br /> Receivables 2,205 1,203 1,002 <br /> Assets held in trust for pension benefits $ 2,880,579 $ 2,456,311 $ 424,268 <br /> For the current fiscal year 2013 there is a net increase of$424,268 from the previous fiscal year 2012.The previous fiscal year 2012 <br /> had a net increase of$195,481 from fiscal year 2011. <br /> -11- <br />