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CITY OF ELK RIVER NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2016 NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED) O. Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources (Continued) In addition to liabilities, the statement of financial position and fund financial statements will sometimes report a separate section for deferred inflows of resources. This separate financial statement element, deferred inflows of resources, represents an acquisition of net position that applies to a future period(s) and so will not be recognized as an inflow of resources (revenue) until that time. The City has only two types of items, which arise under a modified accrual basis of accounting that qualifies for reporting in this category. Accordingly, the items, state aid received for subsequent years and unavailable revenue, are reported only in the governmental funds balance sheet. The governmental funds report unavailable revenues from three sources: property taxes, special assessments and other. These amounts are deferred and recognized as an inflow of resources in the period that the amounts become available. The state aid received for subsequent years also qualifies and is presented as a deferred inflow of resources on the statement of net position. Furthermore, the City has one additional item which qualifies for reporting in this category on the statements of net position. The item, deferred pension resources, is reported only in the statements of net position and results from actuarial calculations involving net differences between projected and actuarial earnings on plan investments and changes in proportions. P. Pensions For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows/inflows of resources, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) and additions to/deductions from PERA's fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by PERA except that PERA's fiscal year is June 30. For this purpose, plan contributions are recognized as of employer payroll paid dates and benefit payments and refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the benefit terms. Investments are reported at fair value. For purposes of measuring the net pension liability (asset), deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the defined benefit plan administered by Elk River Fire Relief Association and additions to and deductions from the plan's fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as they are reported by the plan. Investments are reported at fair value. Q. Unearned Revenue Unearned revenue arises when assets are recognized before revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. Grants and entitlements received before eligibility requirements are met are also recorded as unearned revenue. At December 31, 2016, the balance reported in the governmental fund financial statements consists of$568,062 from unearned park dedication credits. (44)