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IV-40CITY OF ELK RIVER NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2019 NOTE 12 POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS OTHER THAN PENSIONS (CONTINUED) F. OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB For the year ended December 31, 2019, the City and Utilities recognized total OPEB expense of $176,219. At December 31, 2019, the Utilities did not report any deferred outflow of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB. At December 31, 2019, the City reported deferred outflow of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB from the following sources: Changes in Assumptions Gain or Loss Contributions Subsequent Measurement Date Total $ 1 Ci~ of Elk River Deferred Deferred Outflows of Inflows of Resources Resources $ 23,881 74,961 51,790 51 790 ! 98,842 A total of $51,790 reported as deferred outflows or resources related to OPEB resulting from city contributions subsequent to the measurement date will be recognized as a reduction of the total OPEB liability in the year ended December 31, 2020. Other amounts reported as deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to the plan will be recognized in OPEB expense as follows: Year Ending December 31 2020 NOTE 13 OTHER INFORMATION A. Risk Management 2021 2022 2023 2024 Thereafter Total OPEB Expense Amount $ (16,475) (16,475) (16,475) (16,475) (16,474) (16,468) $ (98,842) The City is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts; theft of damage to and destruction of assets; errors and omissions; injuries to employees; and natural disasters for which the City carries insurance. The City obtains insurance through participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) which is a risk sharing pool with approximately 800 other governmental units. The City pays an annual premium to LMCIT for its workers compensation and property and casualty insurance. The LMCIT is self-sustaining through member premiums and will reinsure for claims above a prescribed dollar amount for each insurance event. Settled claims have not exceeded the City's coverage in any of the past three fiscal years. CITY OF ELK RIVER NOTES TO BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2019 NOTE 13 OTHER INFORMATION (CONTINUED) A. Risk Management (Continued) Liabilities are reported when it is probable that a loss has occurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Liabilities, if any, include an amount for claims that have been incurred but not reported (IBNRs). The City's management is not aware of any incurred but not reported claims. B. Contingent Liabilities Amounts received or receivable from grant agencies are subject to audit and adjustment by grantor agencies, principally the federal government. Any disallowed claims, including amounts already collected, may constitute a liability of the applicable funds. The amount, if any, of expenditures that may be disallowed by the grantor cannot be determined at this time, although the government expects such amounts, if any, to be immaterial. The City's tax increment districts are subject to review by the state of Minnesota Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Any disallowed claims or misuse of tax increments could become a liability of the applicable fund. The City's management is not aware of any instances of noncompliance which would have a material effect on the financial statements. C. Territorial Acquisition Agreement In 1991, the Utilities entered into a 20-year agreement to transfer ownership of electric plant and electric service to customers in certain areas receiving electric service from Anoka Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC). In 2010 the Utility completed the final purchase under this agreement. The agreed cost of property purchased from AEC is net book value. The Utilities also pays AEC for loss of revenue for each area acquired based on a formula outlined in the agreement. In addition, the Utilities will compensate AEC for the loss of revenue from the future sale of electricity to electric customers in the areas acquired from AEC for a period of 10 years from the date of sale of each individual area. The Utilities paid $-0-in 2019 for loss of revenues under this agreement. All amounts paid are included in property and equipment. In 2015, the Utilities entered into an agreement to transfer ownership of electric plant and electric service to customers in eight designated areas receiving service from Connexus Energy. Specific payment terms have been negotiated for five years, and if any of the eight areas are not acquired within this timeframe, the payment terms may be renegotiated. In 2019, the Utilities acquired the final service areas. The agreed cost of property purchased from Connexus Energy is net book value, integration expenses, and a loss of revenue payment. The loss of revenue payment for each area acquired is based on a formula outlined in the agreement, payable for the subsequent ten years after initial purchase. 188