2024 Annual Comprehensive Report

C. Commitments and Contingencies 1. Legalities

The City is party to a number of civil lawsuits and other legal actions. Most of these lawsuits involve construction contracts, public right of way management, and personnel issues. In the opinion of the City’s Attorney and management, the ultimate outcome of these suits is not expected to have significant impact upon the City’s financial position.

2. Financial Assistance Programs The City participates in a number of Federal and State financial assistance programs. For the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024 these programs were subject to audit in accordance with the Uniform Grant Guidance and the State Single Audit Implementation Act. The amount, if any, of expenditures which may be disallowed by the granting agencies resulting from this and other audits cannot be determined at this time, although the City expects such amounts if any, to be immaterial. 3. Contingencies The City is involved in certain lawsuits with former members of the Greensboro Police Department and other matters. The City will defend these suits and claims vigorously, and although no assurances can be given as to the ultimate outcome of these matters, the City’s legal counsel is of the opinion that any possible liability of the City resulting from an adverse adjudication in such matters would not have a material adverse effect on the financial position of the City. The City in conjunction with five other governmental entities formed the Authority in September 1987 to develop a regional water supply. The Authority’s board is composed of ten members, three of which are appointed by the City Council. The joint venture agreement provided that each participant annually contribute funds to acquire land, a reservoir and to construct the Randleman Dam. The reservoir, dam and water treatment plant projects are complete and water began flowing through the system to Greensboro in October, 2010. The City’s funding share was originally 59.4%, or $33,858,000, based on a percentage of future raw water allocations. Initial City contributions, funded from the Water and Sewer Capital Reserve Fund, total $34,063,761, including $205,761 for staff administration and equipment fees paid from City operations. Additional cash payments were subsequently made on a pay-as-you-go basis to further fund reservoir, infrastructure, water treatment plant construction and other improvements for a total net Greensboro investment of $70,615,858 net of amortization of $25,114,412 as of June 30, 2024. The City contributed annual member dues in the amount of $983,868 in FY 2024 to cover the Authority’s administrative and operating costs. In December 2004, the City received a reimbursement of $5,244,257 from Randolph County to acquire a portion of Greensboro’s future raw water allocation which effectively reduced the City’s share of the project to 53.1%. The City, on average, receives 6.88 million gallons per day from this source. In 2016 the water plant expanded capacity from 12.675 Million Gallons per Day (MGD) to 14.7 MGD, effectively increasing the City’s allocation to 7.83 MGD, as authorized by City Council on July 19, 2016. Total planned plant capacity is 48 MGD. The City’s investment is reported in the Water Resources Enterprise Fund as an Intangible Asset, representing future water rights, amortized over a 50-year term. According to the joint venture agreement, the participating governments do not have an equity interest in the joint venture, but rather rights to purchase future water from the project. Complete financial statements for the Authority may be obtained from the Authority’s administrative office at P.O. Box 1326 Randleman, NC 27317. D. Joint Venture Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority (Authority)

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