Item 1.
Description of Business
Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership (the "Registrant" or the "Partnership") was organized as a Maryland limited partnership under the Maryland Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act on December 28, 1984, for the purpose of investing as a general partner in Springhill Lake Limited Partnerships I through IX and Springhill Commercial Limited Partnership (collectively, the "Operating Partnerships"), each of which is a Maryland limited partnership owning a section of a garden apartment complex in Greenbelt, Maryland (the "Project" or "Property"). The Registrant is the sole General Partner of each Operating Partnership. The Limited Partner of each Operating Partnership is Theodore N. Lerner ("Lerner"), a former general partner of the Operating Partnerships whose interest was converted to that of a limited partner on January 16, 1985 in conjunction with the Registrant’s acquisition of its interest in the Operating Partnerships. The Managing General Partner of the Registrant is AIMCO/Springhill Lake Investors GP, LLC ("AIMCO LLC" or "Managing General Partner"), a wholly owned subsidiary of AIMCO Properties, L.P., an affiliate of Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The Partnership Agreement provides that the Partnership and Operating Partnerships are to terminate on December 31, 2035 unless terminated prior to such date.
On December 11, 2003, AIMCO Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, entered into a Redemption and Contribution Agreement (the "Redemption and Contribution Agreement") with First Winthrop Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("FWC") and the sole shareholder of Three Winthrop Properties, Inc. ("Winthrop"), the former managing general partner of the Partnership, with respect to the acquisition of its general partner interest in the Partnership (the "MGP Interest") by an affiliate of AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO.
As of the time of the execution of the Redemption and Contribution Agreement and until such time as the transfer of the MGP Interest from Winthrop to AIMCO LLC became effective, NHP Management Company ("NHP"), an affiliate of AIMCO Properties, L.P., was vested with the authority to, subject to certain limitations, cause Winthrop to take such actions as it deemed necessary and advisable in connection with the activities of the Partnership. The transfer of the MGP Interest from Winthrop to AIMCO LLC became effective on March 31, 2004. As used herein, the term "Managing General Partner" shall mean Winthrop, with respect to matters occurring prior to March 31, 2004 and AIMCO LLC for matters occurring from and after March 31, 2004.
The Registrant was initially capitalized with nominal capital contributions from its General Partners. In April 1985, the Registrant completed a private offering of 649 units of limited partnership interest (the "Units") pursuant to Regulation D under the Securities Act of 1933 and the terms of the Confidential Memorandum dated January 16, 1985. The Registrant raised $40,562,500 in capital contributions from investors who were admitted to the Registrant as limited partners ("Limited Partners"). Since its initial offering, the Registrant has not received, nor are limited partners required to make, additional capital contributions.
The Registrant purchased its interest in the Operating Partnerships on January 16, 1985, for approximately $73,515,000. The Registrant's interest in the Operating Partnerships currently entitles it to 87.26% of profits and losses for tax purposes, 87.26% of the Operating Partnerships' cash flow (after certain priority distributions), and 85% of the proceeds of a sale or disposition of the Project (after certain priority distributions).
The only business of the Partnership is investing as a general partner in the Operating Partnerships, and as such, to cause the Operating Partnerships to own and operate the Project, until such time as a sale, if any, of all or a portion of the Project appears to be advantageous to the Partnership and is permitted under the terms of the Operating Partnerships' Partnership Agreements. See "Item 2. Description of Property" for further information on the project owned by the Operating Partnerships.
The Partnership has no employees. Management and administrative services are performed by the Managing General Partner and by agents retained by the Managing General Partner. Property management services are provided at the Project by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner.
The Partnership receives income from its interest in the Project and is responsible for operating expenses, capital improvements and debt service payments under mortgage obligations secured by the property. The Partnership financed its investment primarily through non-recourse debt. Therefore, in the event of default, the lender can generally look only to the subject property for recovery of amounts due.
Item 1A.
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
The real estate business in which the Partnership is engaged is highly competitive. There are other residential properties within the market area of the Partnership's project. The number and quality of competitive properties, including those that may be managed by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner, in such market area could have a material effect on the rental market for the apartments and commercial space at the Partnership's property and the rents that may be charged for such apartments and space. While the Managing General Partner and its affiliates own and/or control a significant number of apartment units in the United States, such units represent an insignificant percentage of total apartment units in the United States and competition for the apartments is local.
Laws benefiting disabled persons may result in the Partnership's incurrence of unanticipated expenses. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or ADA, all places intended to be used by the public are required to meet certain Federal requirements related to access and use by disabled persons. Likewise, the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, or FHAA, requires apartment properties first occupied after March 13, 1990 to be accessible to the handicapped. These and other Federal, state and local laws may require modifications to the Partnership's property, or restrict renovations of the property. Noncompliance with these laws could result in the imposition of fines or an award of damages to private litigants and also could result in an order to correct any non-complying feature, which could result in substantial capital expenditures. Although the Managing General Partner believes that the Partnership's property is substantially in compliance with present requirements, the Partnership may incur unanticipated expenses to comply with the ADA and the FHAA.
Both the income and expenses of operating the property owned by the Partnership are subject to factors outside of the Partnership's control, such as changes in the supply and demand for similar properties resulting from various market conditions, increases/decreases in unemployment or population shifts, changes in the availability of permanent mortgage financing, changes in zoning laws, or changes in patterns or needs of users. In addition, there are risks inherent in owning and operating residential properties because such properties are susceptible to the impact of economic and other conditions outside of the control of the Partnership.
From time to time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI, and the United States Department of Homeland Security issue alerts regarding potential terrorist threats involving apartment buildings. Threats of future terrorist attacks, such as those announced by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, could have a negative effect on rent and occupancy levels at the Partnership’s property. The effect that future terrorist activities or threats of such activities could have on the Partnership’s operations is uncertain and unpredictable. If the Partnership were to incur a loss at the property as a result of an act of terrorism, the Partnership could lose all or a portion of the capital invested in the property, as well as the future revenue from the property.
There have been, and it is possible there may be other, Federal, state and local legislation and regulations enacted relating to the protection of the environment. The Partnership is unable to predict the extent, if any, to which such new legislation or regulations might occur and the degree to which such existing or new legislation or regulations might adversely affect the property owned by the Partnership.
The Partnership monitors its property for evidence of pollutants, toxins and other dangerous substances, including the presence of asbestos. In certain cases environmental testing has been performed, which resulted in no material adverse conditions or liabilities. In no case has the Partnership received notice that it is a potentially responsible party with respect to an environmental clean up site.
A further description of the Partnership's business is included in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation" included in "Item 7" of this Form 10-K.
Item 2.
Item 2.
Description of Property
The following table sets forth the Registrant's investment in property:
Date of
Property
Purchase
Type of Ownership
Use
Springhill Lake Apartments
10/84
Fee ownership subject
Apartment
Greenbelt, Maryland
to a first mortgage.
2,877 units
The Project was initially acquired by the Operating Partnerships in October 1984 for an initial cost of $73,316,500. The Project consists of 2,877 apartment and townhouse units and a four-store shopping center situated on 154 acres of landscaped grounds. The Project also contains a clubhouse/community center, two Olympic-size swimming pools and six tennis courts.
Schedule of Property
Set forth below for the Partnership’s property is the gross carrying value, accumulated depreciation, depreciable life, method of depreciation and Federal tax basis.
See "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note A" for a description of the Partnership's capitalization and depreciation policies.
Schedule of Property Indebtedness
The following table sets forth certain information relating to the loan encumbering the Partnership’s property.
(1)
See "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note E" for information with respect to the Partnership's ability to prepay this loan and other details about the loan.
(2)
Adjustable rate based on the Freddie Mac discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 63 basis points. The rate at December 31, 2006 was 5.831% and will reset monthly.
(3)
Interest only payments.
The mortgage note payable is non-recourse and is secured by a pledge of the Partnership’s interest in the operating partnerships, and joint and several guarantees by the operating partnerships which, in turn, are secured by an indemnity first mortgage on the operating partnerships and a pledge of the stock of Springfield Facilities, Inc., an affiliate. Further, the property may not be sold subject to existing indebtedness.
Rental Rates and Occupancy
Average annual rental rate and occupancy for 2006 and 2005 for the property:
As noted under "Item 1. Description of Business," the real estate industry is highly competitive. The property is subject to competition from other residential complexes in the area. The Managing General Partner believes that the property is adequately insured. The property is a predominately residential complex which leases its units for terms of one year or less. No residential tenant leases 10% or more of the available rental space. The property is in good physical condition, subject to normal depreciation and deterioration as is typical for assets of this type and age.
Schedule of Real Estate Taxes and Rate
Real estate taxes and rate in 2006 for the property were:
Billing
Rate
(in thousands)
Springhill Lake
$3,037
1.92%
The property has a fiscal year different than the real estate tax year; therefore, real estate tax expense as stated in the Partnership's Consolidated Statements of Operations does not agree to the 2006 billings.
Capital Improvements
During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership completed approximately $7,636,000 of capital improvements at Springhill Lake Apartments, which includes capitalized construction period interest of approximately $198,000, construction period operating costs of approximately $42,000 and construction period taxes of approximately $31,000. The capital improvements consisted primarily of land improvements and entitlements, major landscaping, building and structural improvements, appliances, air conditioning, HVAC and water and sewer upgrades, and roof and floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operations, replacement reserves, insurance proceeds, and advances from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property during the year. During 2006, the Partnership completed the repairs and improvements at the property required to be made in connection with the July 2004 refinancing of the mortgage encumbering the property. In connection with the refinancing, approximately $675,000 was deposited in an escrow account to fund such repairs and improvements. At December 31, 2006, the funds from the escrow account were fully used. In addition, during 2006, the Partnership completed a majority of the renovations to one building that was damaged by a fire in June 2005 and clean-up work for two other buildings that were destroyed in the fire that the Partnership does not currently intend to rebuild. The renovation work is anticipated to be completed during the first half of 2007. The Partnership received insurance proceeds of approximately $1,453,000 during 2005 related to this casualty, of which approximately $488,000 is being held in escrow by the mortgage company. Any portion of the insurance proceeds not used for renovations or clean-up costs will be applied to the principal balance of the existing mortgage encumbering the property. Additional improvements and routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2007. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as anticipated cash flow generated by the property. The additional capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available from operations or from Partnership reserves. To the extent that capital improvements are completed, the Partnership’s distributable cash flow, if any, may be adversely affected at least in the short term.
The Partnership has taken steps to obtain approval from local government authorities for a proposed redevelopment of Springhill Lake Apartments, which includes an increase in the number of units from 2,877 to up to 5,800. As part of the approval process, the Managing General Partner submitted a Conceptual Site Plan (“CSP”) to local government authorities. On January 12, 2006, the Managing General Partner was notified that approval of the CSP was administratively certified by the local government authorities, effective January 11, 2006.
Prior to moving forward with the proposed redevelopment, the Partnership must obtain approval of a Preliminary Plan of Subdivision (“PPS”) and then multiple Detailed Site Plans (“DSP”), which precisely describes the proposed site, buildings and infrastructure. The Managing General Partner has submitted a PPS, which is currently under review by local government authorities. Once the PPS is approved, the Managing General Partner anticipates that it will begin to submit individual DSPs as market conditions allow. No assurances can be made regarding whether the necessary approvals will be obtained or the timing of such approvals, whether the Partnership will move forward with the proposed redevelopment if such approvals are obtained, the actual timing on the proposed redevelopment, or whether there will be any resulting change in the value of the property.
Item 3.
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the Managing General Partner, are defendants in a lawsuit alleging that they willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by failing to pay maintenance workers overtime for all hours worked in excess of forty per week. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, attempts to bring a collective action under the FLSA and seeks to certify state subclasses in California, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Specifically, the plaintiffs contend that AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call." Additionally, the complaint alleges AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company failed to comply with the FLSA in compensating maintenance workers for time that they worked in excess of 40 hours in a week. In June 2005 the court conditionally certified the collective action on both the on-call and overtime issues. Approximately 1,049 individuals opted in to the class. The defendants moved to decertify the collective action on both issues and that issue is now fully briefed. The defendants anticipate that the Court will soon set oral argument on the defendants’ decertification motion. Because the court denied plaintiffs’ motion to certify state subclasses, in September 2005, the plaintiffs filed a class action with the same allegations in the Superior Court of California (Contra Costa County), and in November 2005 in Montgomery County Maryland Circuit Court. The California and Maryland cases have been stayed pending the outcome of the decertification motion in the District of Columbia case. Although the outcome of any litigation is uncertain, AIMCO Properties, L.P. does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, the Managing General Partner does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Item 4.
Item 4.
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
During the quarter ended December 31, 2006, no matter was submitted to a vote of unit holders through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5.
Market for the Partnership Equity and Related Partner Matters
The Partnership, a publicly-held limited partnership, offered and sold 649 limited partnership units (the “Units”) aggregating $40,562,500. The Partnership currently has 142 holders of record owning an aggregate of 649 Units. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner owned 523.65 units or 80.69% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2006. No public trading market has developed for the Units, and it is not anticipated that such a market will develop in the future.
The Partnership distributed the following amounts during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 (in thousands, except per unit data):
Year Ended
Per Limited
Year Ended
Per Limited
Year Ended
Per Limited
December 31,
Partnership
December 31,
Partnership
December 31,
Partnership
Unit
Unit
Unit
Refinance (1)
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ 7,744
$11,932
Operations
4,365
6,390
2,506
3,669
10,865
15,904
Total
$ 4,365
$ 6,390
$ 2,506
$ 3,669
$18,609
$27,836
(1)
Proceeds from the July 2004 refinancing of the mortgage encumbering Springhill Lake Apartments.
Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, the timing of the debt maturity, property sale and/or refinancing. The Partnership's cash available for distribution is reviewed on a monthly basis. There can be no assurance that the Partnership will generate sufficient funds from operations after required capital improvement expenditures to permit significant additional distributions to its partners during 2007 or subsequent periods. See "Item 2. Description of Property - Capital Improvements" for information relating to anticipated capital expenditures at the property.
Other
AIMCO and its affiliates owned 523.65 Units in the Partnership representing 80.69% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2006. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 80.69% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to control all voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.
Item 6.
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data (in thousands, except unit data)
Total revenues from
rental operations
$ 34,469
$ 34,792
$ 32,824
$ 32,282
$ 32,290
Net (loss) income
$ (488)
$ 4,076
$ 2,074
$ 4,455
$ 3,213
Net (loss) income
Per limited
partnership unit
$ (715)
$ 5,966
$ 3,035
$ 6,521
$ 4,703
Limited partnership
units outstanding
Total assets
$ 49,829
$ 53,516
$ 51,540
$ 65,825
$ 71,425
Mortgage note payable
$ 113,500
$ 113,500
$113,500
$110,386
$113,100
The above selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Partnership's consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
Item 7.
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operation
This item should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and other items contained elsewhere in this report.
The Partnership’s financial results depend upon a number of factors including the ability to attract and maintain tenants at the investment property, interest rates on mortgage loans, costs incurred to operate the investment property, general economic conditions and weather. As part of the ongoing business plan of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner monitors the rental market environment of its investment property to assess the feasibility of increasing rents, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Partnership from increases in expenses. As part of this plan, the Managing General Partner attempts to protect the Partnership from the burden of inflation-related increases in expenses by increasing rents and maintaining a high overall occupancy level. However, the Managing General Partner may use rental concessions and rental rate reductions to offset softening market conditions, accordingly, there is no guarantee that the Managing General Partner will be able to sustain such a plan. Further, a number of factors that are outside the control of the Partnership, such as the local economic climate and weather, can adversely or positively affect the Partnership’s financial results.
Results of Operations
2006 Compared with 2005
The Partnership’s net loss for the year ended December 31, 2006 was approximately $488,000 compared to net income of approximately $4,076,000 for the year ended December 31, 2005 (See “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note C” for a reconciliation of these amounts to the Partnership’s Federal taxable income.) Income before minority interest for the year ended December 31, 2006 was approximately $161,000 compared to income before minority interest of approximately $4,451,000 for the corresponding period in 2005. The decrease in income before minority interest for the year ended December 31, 2006 is primarily due to an increase in total expenses and a decrease in total revenues. The decrease in total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2006 is due to a decrease in the recognition of casualty gains partially offset by increases in both rental and other income. Rental income increased due to an increase in the average rental rate at the Partnership’s investment property partially offset by a slight decrease in occupancy. Other income increased due to an increase in resident utility reimbursements and cleaning and damage fees at the Partnership’s investment property.
During the year ended December 31, 2006, a casualty gain of approximately $27,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to damages resulting from vandalism at the property that occurred in September 2006. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $31,000 offset by the write off of approximately $4,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2006 a casualty gain of approximately $15,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to flood damage that occurred in June 2006. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $23,000 offset by the write off of approximately $8,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $993,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a fire that occurred in June 2005 which damaged thirty three units in three buildings at the Partnership’s investment property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $1,453,000 offset by the write off of approximately $145,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements and approximately $315,000 of emergency repairs made at one property. The Managing General Partner completed a majority of the repairs at the building, which sustained only electrical and smoke damage during 2006. The other two buildings were severely damaged and the Managing General Partner has made the decision to not rebuild these two buildings at this time.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $36,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to stolen copper fire sprinkler pipings and fittings from 37 buildings which occurred in July 2005. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $41,000 offset by the write off of approximately $5,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $93,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a power loss to one of the property’s chillers which resulted in some flooding damage. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $93,000. The damaged equipment was fully depreciated.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $62,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a fire that occurred in September 2004 which caused damage to the business office at the property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $71,000 offset by the write off of approximately $9,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
Total expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased due to increases in operating, general and administrative, interest and property tax expenses partially offset by a decrease in depreciation expense. Bad debt expense remained relatively constant for the comparable periods. Operating expense increased due to increases in property, administrative, insurance and maintenance expenses. Property expense increased due to increases in utility costs, mainly natural gas and electricity. Administrative expense increased due to increases in temporary agency help, legal fees and training and travel expenses. Insurance expense increased due to an increase in hazard insurance premiums. Maintenance expense increased due to an increase in interior painting costs and various repair and maintenance supply costs. Interest expense increased due to a change in the monthly variable interest rate on the property’s mortgage partially offset by an increase in capitalized interest due to the renovation work being done at the property as discussed in “Item 2. Description of Property - Capital Improvements”. Property tax expense increased due to an increase in the assessed value of the Partnership’s investment property by the local taxing authority. Depreciation expense decreased due to assets becoming fully depreciated.
General and administrative expense increased for the year ended December 31, 2006 due to an increase in accountable reimbursements charged to the Partnership in accordance with the Partnership Agreement. Costs associated with the quarterly and annual communications with investors and regulatory agencies and the annual audit required by the Partnership Agreement are also included in general and administrative expense.
The limited partnership interest of Theodore N. Lerner in the operating partnerships is reflected as a minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Minority interest in net earnings of the operating partnerships recorded by the Partnership was zero for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. During the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Partnership did not recognize any minority interest in net earnings of the operating partnerships as previous distributions to the minority partner during 2002 reduced the minority interest partner's investment balance to zero. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, distributions to the minority interest partner of approximately $649,000 and $375,000, respectively, were made in excess of the minority partner's investment in the operating partnerships. When the operating partnerships make distributions in excess of the minority partner’s investment balance, the Partnership, as the majority partner, records a charge equal to the minority partner’s excess distribution over the investment balance.
The charge is classified as distributions to the minority partner in excess of investment on the consolidated statements of operations. Cumulative distributions to the minority partner in excess of investment totaled approximately $5,844,000 and $5,195,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. No income is allocated to the minority partner until all previous losses recognized by the majority partner are recovered. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, approximately $396,000 and $945,000, respectively, in earnings were allocated to the majority partner to recover previous losses recognized. Earnings will continue to be allocated to the majority partner to recover previous losses recognized until such time as the net amount of approximately $2,439,000 at December 31, 2006 is recovered.
2005 Compared with 2004
The Partnership’s net income for the year ended December 31, 2005 was approximately $4,076,000 compared to approximately $2,074,000 for the year ended December 31, 2004 (See “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data - Note C” for a reconciliation of these amounts to the Partnership’s Federal taxable income.) Income before minority interest for the year ended December 31, 2005 was approximately $4,451,000 compared to approximately $4,811,000 for the corresponding period in 2004. The decrease in income before minority interest for the year ended December 31, 2005 is primarily due to an increase in total expenses partially offset by an increase in total revenues. The increase in total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2005 is due to increases in rental and other income and casualty gains. Rental income increased due to an increase in the average rental rate at the Partnership’s investment property partially offset by a slight decrease in occupancy. Other income increased due to an increase in resident utility reimbursements and lease cancellations fees at the Partnership’s investment property.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $993,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a fire that occurred in June 2005 which damaged thirty three units in three buildings at the Partnership’s investment property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $1,453,000 offset by the write off of approximately $145,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements and approximately $315,000 of emergency repairs made at the property. The Managing General Partner anticipates completing the repairs at the building, which sustained only electrical and smoke damage during 2006. The other two buildings were severely damaged and the Managing General Partner has made the decision to not rebuild these two buildings at this time.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $36,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to stolen copper fire sprinkler pipings and fittings from 37 buildings which occurred in July 2005. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $41,000 offset by the write off of approximately $5,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $93,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a power loss to one of the property’s chillers which resulted in some flooding damage. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $93,000. The damaged equipment was fully depreciated.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $62,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a fire that occurred in September 2004 which caused damage to the business office at the property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $71,000 offset by the write off of approximately $9,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During September 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused damages to some of the apartment buildings at the property. During the year ended December 31, 2004, all work was completed to repair the damage and the property recorded a casualty gain of approximately $31,000. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $38,000 offset by the write off of approximately $7,000 of undepreciated damaged assets.
Total expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005 increased due to increases in operating, interest and property tax expenses partially offset by decreases in general and administrative, depreciation and bad debt expenses and loss on early extinguishment of debt. Operating expense increased due to an increase in advertising, property and administrative expenses partially offset by a decrease in maintenance expense. Advertising expense increased due to an increase in radio and TV advertising in an effort to help increase occupancy. Property expense increased due to increases in salaries and related employee benefits and utility costs, mainly natural gas and electricity. Administrative expenses increased due to an increase in business license and permits that is required to be paid for each unit at the investment property. Maintenance expenses decreased due to decreases in contract services as more work is now being performed by on-site employees. Interest expense increased due to a change in the monthly variable interest rate on the property’s mortgage and to an increase in the mortgage principal balance during the third quarter of 2004. Property tax expense increased due to an increase in the assessed value of the Partnership’s investment property by the local taxing authority. Depreciation expense decreased due to some assets becoming fully depreciated. Bad debt expense decreased due to an increase in collections. The decrease in loss on early extinguishment of debt is due to the retirement of debt associated with the refinance of the Partnership’s investment property in 2004.
General and administrative expense decreased for the year ended December 31, 2005 due to a decrease in accountable reimbursements charged by the Managing General Partner as allowed under the Partnership Agreement associated with its management of the Partnership. Costs associated with the quarterly and annual communications with investors and regulatory agencies and the annual audit required by the Partnership Agreement are also included in general and administrative expenses.
The limited partnership interest of Theodore N. Lerner in the operating partnerships is reflected as a minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Minority interest in net earnings of the operating partnerships recorded by the Partnership was zero for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. During the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Partnership did not recognize any minority interest in net earnings of the operating partnerships as previous distributions to the minority partner during 2002 reduced the minority interest partner's investment balance to zero. For the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, distributions to the minority interest partner of approximately $375,000 and $2,737,000, respectively, were made in excess of the minority partner's investment in the operating partnerships. When the operating partnerships make distributions in excess of the minority partner’s investment balance, the Partnership, as the majority partner, records a charge equal to the minority partner’s excess distribution over the investment balance. The charge is classified as distributions to the minority partner in excess of investment on the consolidated statements of operations. Cumulative distributions to the minority partner in excess of investment totaled approximately $5,195,000 and $4,820,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. No income is allocated to the minority partner until all previous losses recognized by the majority partner are recovered. For the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, approximately $945,000 and $994,000, respectively, in earnings were allocated to the majority partner to recover previous losses recognized. Earnings will continue to be allocated to the majority partner to recover previous losses recognized until such time as the net amount of approximately $2,186,000 at December 31, 2005 is recovered.
Liquidity and Capital Reserves
At December 31, 2006, the Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $248,000 as compared to approximately $3,725,000 at December 31, 2005. Cash and cash equivalents decreased approximately $3,477,000 from December 31, 2005 due to approximately $6,599,000 and $4,672,000 of cash used in investing and financing activities, respectively, partially offset by approximately $7,794,000 of cash provided by operating activities. Cash used in investing activities consisted of property improvements and replacements partially offset by net withdrawals from restricted escrows and insurance proceeds received. Cash used in financing activities consisted of distributions to partners and repayments of advances received from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner partially offset by advances received from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Partnership invests its working capital reserves in interest bearing accounts.
The Partnership regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property during the year. During 2006, the Partnership completed the repairs and improvements at the property required to be made in connection with the July 2004 refinancing of the mortgage encumbering the property. In connection with the refinancing, approximately $675,000 was deposited in an escrow account to fund such repairs and improvements. At December 31, 2006, the funds from the escrow account were fully used. In addition during 2006, the Partnership completed a majority of the renovations to one building which was damaged by a fire in June 2005 and clean up work for two other buildings which were destroyed in the fire that the Partnership does not currently intend to rebuild. The renovation work is anticipated to be completed during the first half of 2007. The Partnership received insurance proceeds of approximately $1,453,000 during 2005 related to this casualty, of which approximately $488,000 is being held in escrow by the mortgage company. Any portion of the insurance proceeds not used for renovations or clean up costs will be applied to the principal balance of the existing mortgage encumbering the property. Additional improvements and routine capital expenditures are anticipated during 2007. Such capital expenditures will depend on the physical condition of the property as well as replacement reserves and anticipated cash flow generated by the property. The additional capital expenditures will be incurred only if cash is available from operations or from Partnership reserves. To the extent that capital improvements are completed the Partnership’s distributable cash flow, if any, may be adversely affected at least in the short term.
The Partnership has taken steps to obtain approval from local government authorities for a proposed redevelopment of Springhill Lake Apartments, which includes an increase in the number of units from 2,877 to up to 5,800. As part of the approval process, the Managing General Partner submitted a Conceptual Site Plan (“CSP”) to local government authorities. On January 12, 2006, the Managing General Partner was notified that approval of the CSP was administratively certified by the local government authorities, effective January 11, 2006.
Prior to moving forward with the proposed redevelopment, the Partnership must obtain approval of a Preliminary Plan of Subdivision (“PPS”) and then multiple Detailed Site Plans (“DSP”), which precisely describes the proposed site, buildings and infrastructure. The Managing General Partner has submitted a PPS which is currently under review by local government authorities. Once the PPS is approved, the Managing General Partner anticipates that it will begin to submit individual DSPs as market conditions allow. No assurances can be made regarding whether the necessary approvals will be obtained or the timing of such approvals, whether the Partnership will move forward with the proposed redevelopment if such approvals are obtained, the actual timing on the proposed redevelopment, or whether there will be any resulting change in the value of the property.
The Partnership's assets are thought to be sufficient for any near term needs (exclusive of capital improvements) of the Partnership. On July 22, 2004, the Partnership refinanced the mortgage encumbering Springhill Lake Apartments. The new mortgage of $113,500,000 replaced existing mortgage indebtedness of approximately $109,007,000. The new mortgage bears interest at a variable rate, requires monthly payments of interest only and has a balloon payment of $113,500,000 due on August 1, 2011. The interest rate on the variable rate loan is the Freddie Mac discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 63 basis points. The rate was 5.831% at December 31, 2006. After repayment of the existing mortgage, payment of closing costs, and funding of a $675,000 repair escrow account and operating reserves, the Partnership received net proceeds of approximately $3,294,000. The Partnership also received a refund of approximately $7,085,000 relating to the repair escrow required by the previous lender. Total capitalized loan costs associated with this refinancing were approximately $526,000 during the year ended December 31, 2004. The Partnership recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $918,000 due to the write off of approximately $904,000 of unamortized loan costs and a prepayment penalty of approximately $14,000 during the year ended December 31, 2004. The Managing General Partner may attempt to refinance such indebtedness and/or sell the property prior to such maturity date. If the property cannot be refinanced or sold for a sufficient amount, the Partnership will risk losing the property through foreclosure.
The Partnership distributed the following amounts during the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 (in thousands, except per unit data):
Year Ended
Per Limited
Year Ended
Per Limited
Year Ended
Per Limited
December 31,
Partnership
December 31,
Partnership
December 31,
Partnership
Unit
Unit
Unit
Refinance (1)
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ 7,744
$11,932
Operations
4,365
6,390
2,506
3,669
10,865
15,904
Total
$ 4,365
$ 6,390
$ 2,506
$ 3,669
$18,609
$27,836
(1)
Proceeds from the July 2004 refinancing of the mortgage encumbering Springhill Lake Apartments.
Future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, the timing of the debt maturity, property sale and/or refinancing. The Partnership's cash available for distribution is reviewed on a monthly basis. There can be no assurance that the Partnership will generate sufficient funds from operations after required capital improvement expenditures to permit significant additional distributions to its partners during 2007 or subsequent periods.
Other
AIMCO and its affiliates owned 523.65 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 80.69% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2006. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 80.69% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to control all voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A summary of the Partnership’s significant accounting policies is included in "Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" which is included in the consolidated financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data". The Managing General Partner believes that the consistent application of these policies enables the Partnership to provide readers of the financial statements with useful and reliable information about the Partnership’s operating results and financial condition. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the Partnership to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements as well as reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Judgments and assessments of uncertainties are required in applying the Partnership’s accounting policies in many areas. The Partnership believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity.
Impairment of Long-Lived Asset
The Partnership’s investment property is recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation, unless considered impaired. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the property may be impaired, the Partnership will make an assessment of its recoverability by comparing the carrying amount to the Partnership’s estimate of the undiscounted future cash flows, excluding interest charges, of the property. If the carrying amount exceeds the aggregate undiscounted future cash flows, the Partnership would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the property.
Real property investment is subject to varying degrees of risk. Several factors may adversely affect the economic performance and value of the Partnership’s investment property. These factors include, but are not limited to, general economic climate; competition from other apartment communities and other housing options; local conditions, such as loss of jobs or an increase in the supply of apartments that might adversely affect apartment occupancy or rental rates; changes in governmental regulations and the related cost of compliance; increases in operating costs (including real estate taxes) due to inflation and other factors, which may not be offset by increased rents; and changes in tax laws and housing laws, including the enactment of rent control laws or other laws regulating multi-family housing. Any adverse changes in these factors could cause impairment of the Partnership’s asset.
Capitalized Costs Related to Redevelopment and Construction Projects
The Partnership capitalizes costs incurred in connection with capital expenditure activities, including redevelopment and construction projects. Costs including interest, property taxes and operating costs associated with redevelopment and construction projects are capitalized during periods in which redevelopment and construction projects are in progress in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 34 “Capitalization of Interest Costs” and SFAS No. 67, “Accounting for Costs and the Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Properties.” Included in these capitalized costs are payroll costs associated with time spent by site employees in connection with the planning, execution and control of all capital expenditure activities at the property level.
Revenue Recognition
The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less. Commercial building lease terms are generally for terms of 3 to 10 years or month to month. The Partnership will offer rental concessions during particularly slow months or in response to heavy competition from other similar complexes in the area. Rental income attributable to leases, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Partnership evaluates all accounts receivable from residents and establishes an allowance, after the application of security deposits, for accounts greater than 30 days past due on current tenants and all receivables due from former tenants.
Item 7a.
Item 7a.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Partnership is exposed to market risks from adverse changes in interest rates. In this regard, changes in U.S. interest rates affect the interest earned on the Partnership’s cash and cash equivalents as well as interest paid on its indebtedness. As a policy, the Partnership does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor does it hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. The Partnership is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of its borrowing activities used to maintain liquidity and fund business operations. The debt encumbering the property bears interest at a variable rate. Based on interest rates at December 31, 2006, a 100 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates would affect net income by approximately $1.1 million.
The Partnership’s debt obligations at December 31, 2006 consist of a mortgage of $113,500,000 which is due on August 1, 2011. The mortgage bears interest at a variable rate and requires monthly payments of interest only. The interest rate on the variable rate loan is the Freddie Mac discounted mortgage-backed security index (“DMBS”) plus 63 basis points. The rate was 5.831% at December 31, 2006 and resets monthly. Management believes that the fair value of the Partnership’s debt approximates its carrying value as of December 31, 2006.
Item 8.
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
LIST OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2006 and 2005
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit - Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Partners of
Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in partners' deficit, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Greenville, South Carolina
March 22, 2007
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except unit data)
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per unit data)
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT
For The Years Ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004
(in thousands, except unit data)
Total
Limited
Investor
Partners'
Partnership
General
Limited
(Deficit)
Units
Partners
Partners
Capital
Original capital contributions
$ --
$ 40,563
$ 40,563
Partners' deficit at
December 31, 2003
$(2,771)
$(44,110)
$(46,881)
Distributions to partners
--
(543)
(18,066)
(18,609)
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 2004
--
1,970
2,074
Partners' deficit at
December 31, 2004
(3,210)
(60,206)
(63,416)
Distributions to partners
--
(125)
(2,381)
(2,506)
Net income for the year ended
December 31, 2005
--
3,872
4,076
Partners' deficit at
December 31, 2005
(3,131)
(58,715)
(61,846)
Distributions to partners
(218)
(4,147)
(4,365)
Net loss for the year ended
December 31, 2006
--
(24)
(464)
(488)
Partners' deficit at
December 31, 2006
$(3,373)
$(63,326)
$(66,699)
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
See Accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2006
Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization: Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), a Maryland limited partnership was formed on December 28, 1984, to acquire and own a 90% general partnership interest in Springhill Lake Limited Partnerships I through IX and Springhill Commercial Limited Partnership (the "Operating Partnerships"). The Operating Partnerships own and operate the Springhill Lake complex in Greenbelt, Maryland. The complex consists of 2,877 apartment and townhouse units and a four-store shopping center. The Managing General Partner of the Registrant is AIMCO/Springhill Lake Investors GP, LLC ("AIMCO LLC" or "Managing General Partner") a wholly owned subsidiary of AIMCO Properties, L.P., an affiliate of Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. The Partnership Agreement provides that the Partnership is to terminate on December 31, 2035 unless terminated prior to such date.
On December 11, 2003, AIMCO Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, entered into a Redemption and Contribution Agreement (the "Redemption and Contribution Agreement") with First Winthrop Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("FWC") and the sole shareholder of Three Winthrop Properties, Inc. ("Winthrop"), the former managing general partner of the Partnership, with respect to the acquisition of its general partner interest in the Partnership (the "MGP Interest") by an affiliate of AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO.
As of the time of the execution of the Redemption and Contribution Agreement and until such time as the transfer of the MGP Interest from Winthrop to AIMCO LLC became effective, NHP Management Company ("NHP"), an affiliate of AIMCO Properties, L.P., was vested with the authority to, subject to certain limitations, cause Winthrop to take such actions as it deemed necessary and advisable in connection with the activities of the Partnership. The transfer of the MGP Interest from Winthrop to AIMCO LLC became effective on March 31, 2004. As used herein, the term "Managing General Partner" shall mean Winthrop, with respect to matters occurring prior to March 31, 2004 and AIMCO LLC for matters occurring from and after March 31, 2004.
Principles of Consolidation: The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Partnership and the Operating Partnerships. Theodore N. Lerner's ownership in the Operating Partnerships has been reflected as a minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, see Note H - Minority Interest. All significant interpartnership accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates: The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Allocation of Profits, Gains and Losses: The Partnership Agreement provides for net income and net losses for both financial and tax reporting purposes to be allocated 95% to the Limited Partners and 5% to the General Partner.
Gains from property sales are allocated in accordance with the Partnership Agreement.
Accordingly, net income (loss) as shown in the consolidated statements of operations and changes in partners' deficit for 2006, 2005 and 2004 was allocated 95% to the Limited Partners and 5% to the General Partner. Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit for each year was computed as 95% of net income (loss) divided by 649 units outstanding (the "Units").
Depreciation: Depreciation is provided by the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the apartment property and related personal property. For Federal income tax purposes, the accelerated cost recovery method is used for real property over 19 years for additions after May 8, 1985, and before January 1, 1987. As a result of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, for additions after December 31, 1986, the modified accelerated cost recovery method is used for depreciation of (1) real property over 27.5 years and (2) personal property additions over 5 years.
Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and in banks. At certain times, the amount of cash deposited at a bank may exceed the limit on insured deposits. Cash balances included approximately $208,000 and $3,694,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively, that are maintained by an affiliated management company on behalf of affiliated entities in cash concentration accounts.
Investment Property: Investment property consists of one apartment complex and is stated at cost. The Partnership capitalizes costs incurred in connection with capital expenditure activities, including redevelopment and construction projects, other tangible property improvements and replacements of existing property components. Costs including interest, property taxes and operating costs associated with redevelopment and construction projects are capitalized during periods in which redevelopment and construction projects are in progress in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 34 “Capitalization of Interest Costs” and SFAS No. 67, “Accounting for Costs and the Initial Rental Operations of Real Estate Properties.” Costs incurred in connection with capital projects are capitalized where the costs of the project exceed $250. Included in these capitalized costs are payroll costs associated with time spent by site employees in connection with the planning, execution and control of all capital expenditure activities at the property level. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership capitalized interest of $198,000, property taxes of $31,000 and operating costs of $42,000. During the year ended December 31, 2005, the Partnership capitalized interest of $45,000, property taxes of $8,000 and operating costs of $14,000. Capitalized costs are depreciated over the useful life of the asset. Expenditures for ordinary repairs, maintenance and apartment turnover costs are expensed as incurred.
In accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the Partnership records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate the assets might be impaired and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. No adjustments for impairment of value were necessary for the years ending December 31, 2006 and 2005.
Advertising: The Partnership expenses the costs of advertising as incurred. Advertising costs of approximately $195,000, $251,000, and $135,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, were charged to operating expense as incurred.
Segment Reporting: SFAS No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" established standards for the way public business enterprises report information about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those enterprises report selected information about operating segments in interim financial reports. SFAS No. 131 also established standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. As defined in SFAS No. 131, the Partnership has only one reportable segment.
Deferred Costs: Loan costs of approximately $985,000 are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. Accumulated amortization of approximately $328,000 and $187,000 was also included in other assets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The loan costs at December 31, 2006 are amortized over the term of the related loan agreement. Amortization expense is included in interest expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Amortization of loan costs is expected to be approximately $141,000 each year for the years 2007 through 2010 and approximately $93,000 for the year 2011.
Leasing commissions and other direct costs incurred in connection with successful leasing efforts are deferred and amortized over the terms of the related leases. Amortization of these costs is included in operating expenses.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments: SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments", as amended by SFAS No. 119, "Disclosures about Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value of Financial Instruments", requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Fair value is defined in the SFAS as the amount at which the instruments could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. The Partnership believes that the carrying amount of its financial instruments (except for long term debt) approximate their fair value due to the short term maturity of these instruments. The Partnership estimates the fair value of its long term debt by discounting future cash flows using a discount rate commensurate with that currently believed to be available to the Partnership for similar term, fully amortizing long term debt. The fair value of the Partnership's long term debt approximates its carrying value at December 31, 2006.
Leases: The Partnership generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less. Commercial building lease terms are generally for terms of 3 to 10 years or month to month. The Partnership will offer rental concessions during particularly slow months or in response to heavy competition from other similar complexes in the area. Rental income attributable to leases, net of any concessions, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Partnership evaluates all accounts receivable from residents and establishes an allowance, after the application of security deposits, for accounts greater than 30 days past due on current tenants and all receivables due from former tenants.
Tenant Security Deposits: The Partnership requires security deposits from lessees for the duration of the lease and such deposits are included in receivables and deposits in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided the tenant has not damaged the space and is current on rental payments.
Income Taxes: No provision for income taxes is reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Each partner is required to report on his individual tax return his allocable share of income, gains, losses, deductions and credits.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements: In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 154 “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections”, which replaces APB Opinion No. 20 and SFAS No. 3, and changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. This statement is effective for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Partnership adopted SFAS No. 154 effective January 1, 2006. The adoption of SFAS No. 154 did not have a material effect on the Partnership’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”. SFAS No. 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the market in which the reporting entity transacts. SFAS No. 157 applies whenever other standards require assets or liabilities to be measured at fair value and does not expand the use of fair value in any new circumstances. SFAS No. 157 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes the information used in developing fair value estimates. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable data, such as the reporting entity’s own data. SFAS No. 157 requires fair value measurements to be disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Partnership does not anticipate that the adoption of SFAS No. 157 will have a material effect on the Partnership’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities”. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Partnership has not yet determined whether it will elect the fair value option for any of its financial instruments.
Note B - Investment Property and Accumulated Depreciation
Reconciliation of "Investment Property and Accumulated Depreciation":
The aggregate cost of the real estate for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2006 and 2005 is approximately $145,155,000 and $137,748,000. The accumulated depreciation taken for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2006 and 2005 is approximately $108,602,000 and $103,755,000.
The Partnership has taken steps to obtain approval from local government authorities for a proposed redevelopment of Springhill Lake Apartments, which includes an increase in the number of units from 2,877 to up to 5,800. As part of the approval process, the Managing General Partner submitted a Conceptual Site Plan (“CSP”) to local government authorities. On January 12, 2006, the Managing General Partner was notified that approval of the CSP was administratively certified by the local government authorities, effective January 11, 2006.
Prior to moving forward with the proposed redevelopment, the Partnership must obtain approval of a Preliminary Plan of Subdivision (“PPS”) and then multiple Detailed Site Plans (“DSP”), which precisely describes the proposed site, buildings and infrastructure. The Managing General Partner has submitted a PPS which is currently under review by local government authorities. Once the PPS is approved, the Managing General Partner anticipates that it will begin to submit individual DSPs as market conditions allow. No assurances can be made regarding whether the necessary approvals will be obtained or the timing of such approvals, whether the Partnership will move forward with the proposed redevelopment if such approvals are obtained, the actual timing on the proposed redevelopment, or whether there will be any resulting change in the value of the property.
Note C - Taxable Income
Taxable income or loss of the Partnership is reported in the income tax returns of its partners. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in the financial statements of the Partnership. The following is a reconciliation of reported net (loss) income and Federal taxable income (in thousands, except per unit data):
Net (loss) income as reported
	 $ (488)
$ 4,076
$ 2,074
Depreciation for income tax purposes
2,329
3,571
3,558
Deferred revenue - laundry income
--
--
(65)
Other
(225)
Casualty
(20)
(1,091)
(32)
Federal taxable income
$ 2,200
$ 6,331
$ 6,513
Federal taxable income per limited
partnership unit
$3,219.71
$ 9,266
$ 9,535
The following is a reconciliation between the Partnership's reported amounts and Federal tax basis of net liabilities (in thousands):
Net liabilities as reported:
$(66,699)
$(61,846)
Land and buildings
(1,266)
(1,116)
Accumulated depreciation
(7,387)
(9,649)
Other
4,167
3,591
Net liabilities - income tax method
$(71,185)
$(69,020)
Note D - Related Party Transactions
The Partnership has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Partnership activities. The Limited Partnership Agreement provides for certain payments to affiliates for services, reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership, an annual asset management fee of $100,000 and an annual administration fee of $10,000.
Affiliates of the Managing General Partner receive 3% of residential rent collections and 5% of commercial income from the Partnership’s property as compensation for providing property management services. The Partnership paid to such affiliates approximately $1,017,000, $995,000 and $965,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, which is included in operating expense. At December 31, 2006, approximately $1,000 of these expenses remain unpaid and are included in due to affiliates on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
An affiliate of the Managing General Partner charged the Partnership reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $447,000, $369,000 and $381,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses.
In accordance with the Partnership Agreement, the Managing General Partner earned approximately $100,000 in asset management fees and approximately $10,000 in administrative fees for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, which is included in general and administrative expense.
During the year ended December 31, 2006, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner advanced approximately $1,808,000 to the Partnership to cover real estate taxes and capital expenditures. There were no such advances during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. Interest accrues at the prime rate plus 2% (10.25% at December 31, 2006). Interest expense amounted to approximately $49,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership made payments of principal and accrued interest of approximately $1,500,000. The total balance of advances and accrued interest due to an affiliate of the Managing General Partner was approximately $356,000 at December 31, 2006 and is included in due to affiliates on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
The Partnership insures its property up to certain limits through coverage provided by AIMCO which is generally self-insured for a portion of losses and liabilities related to workers compensation, property casualty, general liability and vehicle liability. The Partnership insures its property above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the Managing General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Partnership was charged by AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $511,000, $313,000 and $288,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration.
AIMCO and its affiliates owned 523.65 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 80.69% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2006. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 80.69% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to control all voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.
Note E - Mortgage Note Payable
The terms of the mortgage note payable are as follows:
(1)
Adjustable rate based on Freddie Mac discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 63 basis points. The rate at December 31, 2006 was 5.831% and will reset monthly.
On July 22, 2004, the Partnership refinanced the mortgage encumbering Springhill Lake Apartments. The new mortgage of $113,500,000 replaced existing mortgage indebtedness of approximately $109,007,000. The new mortgage bears interest at a variable rate and has a balloon payment of $113,500,000 due on August 1, 2011. The interest rate on the variable rate loan is the Freddie Mac discounted mortgage-backed security index plus 63 basis points. The rate was 5.831% at December 31, 2006. After repayment of the existing mortgage, payment of closing costs, and funding of a $675,000 repair escrow account and operating reserves, the Partnership received net proceeds of approximately $3,294,000. The Partnership also received a refund of approximately $7,085,000 relating to the repair escrow required by the previous lender. Total capitalized loan costs associated with this refinancing were approximately $526,000 during the year ended December 31, 2004. The Partnership recognized a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of approximately $918,000 due to the write off of approximately $904,000 of unamortized loan costs and a prepayment penalty of approximately $14,000 during the year ended December 31, 2004.
Note F - Casualty Gains
During the year ended December 31, 2006, a casualty gain of approximately $27,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to damages resulting from vandalism at the property that occurred in September 2006. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $31,000 offset by the write off of approximately $4,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2006 a casualty gain of approximately $15,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to flood damage that occurred in June 2006. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $23,000 offset by the write off of approximately $8,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $993,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a fire that occurred in June 2005 which damaged thirty three units in three buildings at the Partnership’s investment property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $1,453,000 offset by the write off of approximately $145,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements and approximately $315,000 of emergency repairs made at one property. The Managing General Partner completed a majority of the repairs at the building, which sustained only electrical and smoke damage during 2006. The repair work is anticipated to be completed during the first half of 2007. The other two buildings were severely damaged and the Managing General Partner has made the decision to not rebuild these two buildings at this time.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $36,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to stolen copper fire sprinkler pipings and fittings from 37 buildings which occurred in July 2005. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $41,000 offset by the write off of approximately $5,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $93,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a power loss to one of the property’s chillers which resulted in some flooding damage. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $93,000. The damaged equipment was fully depreciated.
During the year ended December 31, 2005, a casualty gain of approximately $62,000 was recorded at the Partnership’s investment property related to a fire that occurred in September 2004 which caused damage to the business office at the property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $71,000 offset by the write off of approximately $9,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements.
During September 2003, Hurricane Isabel caused damages to some of the apartment buildings at the property. During the year ended December 31, 2004, all work was completed to repair the damage and the property recorded a casualty gain of approximately $31,000. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $38,000 offset by the write off of approximately $7,000 of undepreciated damaged assets.
Note G - Operating Leases
One of the Operating Partnerships leases retail space to tenants in the shopping center under operating leases which expire in various years through August 31, 2011. The leases call for base monthly rentals plus additional charges for pass throughs and percentage rent. Minimum future rental payments to be received subsequent to December 31, 2006 are as follows (in thousands):
$ 154
$ 570
Note H - Minority Interest
The limited partnership interest of Theodore N. Lerner in the operating partnerships is reflected as a minority interest in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Minority interest in net earnings of the operating partnerships recorded by the Partnership was zero for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. During the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Partnership did not recognize any minority interest in net earnings of the operating partnerships as previous distributions to the minority partner during 2002 reduced the minority interest partner's investment balance to zero. For the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, distributions to the minority interest partner of approximately $649,000, $375,000 and $2,737,000, respectively, were made in excess of the minority partner's investment in the operating partnerships. When the operating partnerships make distributions in excess of the minority partner’s investment balance, the Partnership, as the majority partner, records a charge equal to the minority partner’s excess distribution over the investment balance.
The charge is classified as distributions to the minority partner in excess of investment on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Cumulative distributions to the minority partner in excess of investment totaled approximately $5,844,000 and $5,195,000 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. No income is allocated to the minority partner until all previous losses recognized by the majority partner are recovered. For the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, approximately $396,000 and $945,000, respectively, in earnings were allocated to the majority partner to recover previous losses recognized. Earnings will continue to be allocated to the majority partner to recover previous losses recognized until such time as the net amount of approximately $2,439,000 at December 31, 2006 is recovered.
Note I - Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the Partnership (in thousands, except per unit data):
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Total
Total revenues
$ 8,576
$ 8,554
$ 8,654
$ 8,685
$34,469
Total expenses
9,226
8,074
8,754
8,903
34,957
Net (loss) income
$ (650)
$ 480
$ (100)
$ (218)
$ (488)
Net (loss) income per limited
partnership unit
$ (951)
$ 703
$ (146)
$ (321)
$ (715)
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Quarter
Total
Total revenues
$ 8,220
$ 8,256
$ 8,600
$ 9,716
$34,792
Total expenses
7,935
7,276
7,736
7,769
30,716
Net income
$ 285
$ 980
$ 864
$ 1,947
$ 4,076
Net income per limited
partnership unit
$ 418
$ 1,434
$ 1,265
$ 2,849
$ 5,966
Note J - Contingencies
AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the Managing General Partner, are defendants in a lawsuit alleging that they willfully violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by failing to pay maintenance workers overtime for all hours worked in excess of forty per week. The complaint, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, attempts to bring a collective action under the FLSA and seeks to certify state subclasses in California, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Specifically, the plaintiffs contend that AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call." Additionally, the complaint alleges AIMCO Properties, L.P. and NHP Management Company failed to comply with the FLSA in compensating maintenance workers for time that they worked in excess of 40 hours in a week. In June 2005 the court conditionally certified the collective action on both the on-call and overtime issues. Approximately 1,049 individuals opted in to the class. The defendants moved to decertify the collective action on both issues and that issue is now fully briefed. The defendants anticipate that the Court will soon set oral argument on the defendants’ decertification motion. Because the court denied plaintiffs’ motion to certify state subclasses, in September 2005, the plaintiffs filed a class action with the same allegations in the Superior Court of California (Contra Costa County), and in November 2005 in Montgomery County Maryland Circuit Court. The California and Maryland cases have been stayed pending the outcome of the decertification motion in the District of Columbia case. Although the outcome of any litigation is uncertain, AIMCO Properties, L.P. does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition or results of operations. Similarly, the Managing General Partner does not believe that the ultimate outcome will have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
The Partnership is unaware of any other pending or outstanding litigation matters involving it or its investment property that are not of a routine nature arising in the ordinary course of business.
Environmental
Various Federal, state and local laws subject property owners or operators to liability for management, and the costs of removal or remediation, of certain hazardous substances present on a property. Such laws often impose liability without regard to whether the owner or operator knew of, or was responsible for, the release or presence of the hazardous substances. The presence of, or the failure to manage or remedy properly, hazardous substances may adversely affect occupancy at affected apartment communities and the ability to sell or finance affected properties. In addition to the costs associated with investigation and remediation actions brought by government agencies, and potential fines or penalties imposed by such agencies in connection therewith, the presence of hazardous substances on a property could result in claims by private plaintiffs for personal injury, disease, disability or other infirmities. Various laws also impose liability for the cost of removal, remediation or disposal of hazardous substances through a licensed disposal or treatment facility. Anyone who arranges for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances is potentially liable under such laws. These laws often impose liability whether or not the person arranging for the disposal ever owned or operated the disposal facility. In connection with the ownership, operation and management of its property, the Partnership could potentially be liable for environmental liabilities or costs associated with its property.
Mold
The Partnership is aware of lawsuits against owners and managers of multifamily properties asserting claims of personal injury and property damage caused by the presence of mold, some of which have resulted in substantial monetary judgments or settlements. The Partnership has only limited insurance coverage for property damage loss claims arising from the presence of mold and for personal injury claims related to mold exposure. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner have implemented policies, procedures, third-party audits and training and the Managing General Partner believes that these measures will prevent or eliminate mold exposure and will minimize the effects that mold may have on residents. To date, the Partnership has not incurred any material costs or liabilities relating to claims of mold exposure or to abate mold conditions. Because the law regarding mold is unsettled and subject to change the Managing General Partner can make no assurance that liabilities resulting from the presence of or exposure to mold will not have a material adverse effect on the Partnership’s consolidated financial condition or results of operations.
Item 9.
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
Item 9a.
Item 9a.
Controls and Procedures
(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Partnership’s management, with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Managing General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Managing General Partner, who are the equivalent of the Partnership’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Partnership’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.
(b)
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fourth quarter of 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Partnership’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9b.
Item 9b.
Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The Registrant has no directors or officers. AIMCO/Springhill Lake Investors GP, LLC is the Managing General Partner and manages and controls substantially all of the Registrant’s affairs and has general responsibility and ultimate authority in all matters affecting its business. On December 11, 2003, AIMCO Properties, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, entered into a Redemption and Contribution Agreement (the "Redemption and Contribution Agreement") with First Winthrop Corporation, a Delaware corporation ("FWC") and the sole shareholder of Three Winthrop Properties, Inc. ("Winthrop"), the former managing general partner of the Partnership, with respect to the acquisition of its general partner interest in the Partnership (the "MGP Interest") by an affiliate of AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO.
As of the time of the execution of the Redemption and Contribution Agreement and until such time as the transfer of the MGP Interest from Winthrop to AIMCO LLC became effective, NHP Management Company ("NHP"), an affiliate of AIMCO Properties, L.P., was vested with the authority to, subject to certain limitations, cause Winthrop to take such actions as it deemed necessary and advisable in connection with the activities of the Partnership. The transfer of the MGP Interest from Winthrop to AIMCO LLC became effective on March 31, 2004. As used herein, the term "Managing General Partner" shall mean Winthrop, with respect to matters occurring prior to March 31, 2004 and AIMCO LLC for matters occurring from and after March 31, 2004. There are no family relationships between or among any managing members or officers of the Managing General Partner.
Name
Age
Position
Harry G. Alcock
Manager, Executive Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer
Martha L. Long
Manager and Senior Vice President
Timothy Beaudin
Executive Vice President and Chief Development
Officer
Miles Cortez
Executive Vice President, General Counsel
and Secretary
Patti K. Fielding
Executive Vice President - Securities and Debt
Thomas M. Herzog
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
Robert Y. Walker, IV
Executive Vice President
Scott Fordham
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting
Officer
Stephen B. Waters
Vice President
Harry G. Alcock was appointed as a Manager of the Managing General Partner in October 2004 and was appointed Executive Vice President of the Managing General Partner in February 2004 and has been Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of AIMCO since October 1999. Mr. Alcock has had responsibility for acquisition and financing activities of AIMCO since July 1994, serving as Vice President from July 1996 to October 1997 and as Senior Vice President from October 1997 to October 1999.
Martha L. Long has been a Manager and Senior Vice President of the Managing General Partner since February 2004. Ms. Long has been with AIMCO since October 1998 and has served in various capacities. From 1998 to 2001, Ms. Long served as Senior Vice President and Controller of AIMCO and the Managing General Partner. During 2002 and 2003, Ms. Long served as Senior Vice President of Continuous Improvement for AIMCO.
Timothy Beaudin was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in October 2005. Prior to this time, beginning in 2005, Mr. Beaudin was with Catellus Development Corporation, a San Francisco, California-based real estate investment trust. During his last five years at Catellus, Mr. Beaudin served as Executive Vice President, with management responsibility for development, construction and asset management.
Miles Cortez was appointed Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Managing General Partner in February 2004 and of AIMCO in August 2001. Prior to joining AIMCO, Mr. Cortez was the senior partner of Cortez Macaulay Bernhardt & Schuetze LLC, a Denver law firm, from December 1997 through September 2001.
Patti K. Fielding was appointed Executive Vice President - Securities and Debt of the Managing General Partner in February 2004 and of AIMCO in February 2003. Ms. Fielding was appointed Treasurer of AIMCO in January 2005. Ms. Fielding is responsible for debt financing and the treasury department. Ms. Fielding previously served as Senior Vice President - Securities and Debt of AIMCO from January 2000 to February 2003. Ms. Fielding joined AIMCO in February 1997 as a Vice President.
Thomas M. Herzog was appointed Chief Financial Officer of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in November 2005 and was appointed Executive Vice President of Managing General Partner and AIMCO in July 2005. In January 2004, Mr. Herzog joined AIMCO as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and of the Managing General Partner in February 2004. Prior to joining AIMCO in January 2004, Mr. Herzog was at GE Real Estate, serving as Chief Accounting Officer & Global Controller from April 2002 to January 2004 and as Chief Technical Advisor from March 2000 to April 2002. Prior to joining GE Real Estate, Mr. Herzog was at Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1990 to 2000.
Robert Y. Walker, IV was appointed Senior Vice President of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in August 2005 and served as the Chief Accounting Officer of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO from November 2005 to January 2007. Mr. Walker was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in July 2006 and in January 2007 became the chief financial officer of Conventional Property Operations for AIMCO. From June 2002, until he joined AIMCO, Mr. Walker served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Miller Global Properties, LLC, a Denver-based private equity, real estate fund manager. From May 1997 to June 2002, Mr. Walker was employed by GE Capital Real Estate, serving as global controller from May 2000 to June 2002.
Scott W. Fordham was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer in January 2007 of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO. Prior to joining AIMCO, Mr. Fordham served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Brandywine Realty Trust. Prior to the merger of Prentiss Properties Trust with Brandywine Realty Trust, Mr. Fordham served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Prentiss Properties Trust and was in charge of the corporate accounting and financial reporting groups. Prior to joining Prentiss Properties Trust in 1992, Mr. Fordham worked in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Stephen B. Waters was appointed Vice President of the Managing General Partner and AIMCO in April 2004. Mr. Waters previously served as a Director of Real Estate Accounting since joining AIMCO in September 1999. Mr. Waters has responsibility for partnership accounting with AIMCO and serves as principal financial officer of the Managing General Partner.
One or more of the above persons are also directors and/or officers of a general partner (or general partner of a general partner) of limited partnerships which either have a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15(d) of such Act. Further, one or more of the above persons are also officers of Apartment Investment and Management Company and the general partner of AIMCO Properties, L.P., entities that have a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or are subject to the reporting requirements of Section 15 (d) of such Act.
The managing members of the Managing General Partner do not have a separate audit committee. As such, the managing members of the Managing General Partner fulfills the functions of an audit committee. The managing members have determined that Martha L. Long meets the requirement of an "audit committee financial expert".
The managing members and officers of the Managing General Partner with authority over the Partnership are all employees of subsidiaries of AIMCO. AIMCO has adopted a code of ethics that applies to such managing members and officers that is posted on AIMCO's website (www.AIMCO.com). AIMCO's website is not incorporated by reference to this filing.
Item 11.
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
The Registrant is not required to and did not pay any compensation to the officers or managing members of the Managing General Partner. The Managing General Partner does not presently pay any compensation to any of its officers and managing members (See "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence").
Item 12.
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
(a)
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners
Except as noted below, no person or entity was known by the Registrant to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of the Limited Partnership Units of the Registrant as of December 31, 2006.
Number
Entity
of Units
Percentage
AIMCO IPLP, L.P.
(an affiliate of AIMCO)
241.15
37.16%
AIMCO Properties, L.P.
(an affiliate of AIMCO)
282.50
43.53%
AIMCO IPLP, L.P. is ultimately owned by AIMCO. Its business address is 55 Beattie Place, Greenville, South Carolina 29601.
AIMCO Properties, L.P. is indirectly ultimately controlled by AIMCO. Its business address is 4582 S. Ulster St. Parkway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80237.
No managing members or officer of the Managing General Partner owns any Units.
Item 13.
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The Partnership has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Partnership activities. The Limited Partnership Agreement provides for certain payments to affiliates for services, reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Partnership, an annual asset management fee of $100,000 and an annual administration fee of $10,000.
Affiliates of the Managing General Partner receive 3% of residential rent collections and 5% of commercial income from the Partnership’s property as compensation for providing property management services. The Partnership paid to such affiliates approximately $1,017,000, $995,000 and $965,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, which is included in operating expense. At December 31, 2006, approximately $1,000 of these expenses remain unpaid and are included in due to affiliates on the consolidated balance sheet.
An affiliate of the Managing General Partner charged the Partnership reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $447,000, $369,000 and $381,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, which is included in general and administrative expenses.
In accordance with the Partnership Agreement, the Managing General Partner earned approximately $100,000 in asset management fees and approximately $10,000 in administrative fees for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, which is included in general and administrative expense.
During the year ended December 31, 2006, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner advanced approximately $1,808,000 to the Partnership to cover real estate taxes and capital expenditures. There were no such advances during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. Interest accrues at the prime rate plus 2% (10.25% at December 31, 2006). Interest expense amounted to approximately $49,000 for the year ended December 31, 2006. During the year ended December 31, 2006, the Partnership made payments of principal and interest of approximately $1,500,000. The total balance of advances and accrued interest due to an affiliate of the Managing General Partner was approximately $356,000 at December 31, 2006 and is included in due to affiliates on the consolidated balance sheet.
The Partnership insures its property up to certain limits through coverage provided by AIMCO which is generally self-insured for a portion of losses and liabilities related to workers compensation, property casualty, general liability and vehicle liability. The Partnership insures its property above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the Managing General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Partnership was charged by AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $511,000, $313,000 and $288,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration.
AIMCO and its affiliates owned 523.65 limited partnership units (the "Units") in the Partnership representing 80.69% of the outstanding Units at December 31, 2006. A number of these Units were acquired pursuant to tender offers made by AIMCO or its affiliates. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will acquire additional Units in exchange for cash or a combination of cash and units in AIMCO Properties, L.P., the operating partnership of AIMCO, either through private purchases or tender offers. Pursuant to the Partnership Agreement, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters that include, but are not limited to, voting on certain amendments to the Partnership Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. As a result of its ownership of 80.69% of the outstanding Units, AIMCO and its affiliates are in a position to control all voting decisions with respect to the Partnership. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Partnership, the Managing General Partner also owes fiduciary duties to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. As a result, the duties of the Managing General Partner, as managing general partner, to the Partnership and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder.
Neither of the Managing General Partner’s managing members is independent under the independence standards established for New York Stock Exchange listed companies as both managing members are employed by the parent of the Managing General Partner.
Item 14.
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The Managing General Partner has reappointed Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors to audit the financial statements of the Partnership for 2007. The aggregate fees billed for services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for 2006, 2005 and 2004 are described below.
Audit Fees. Fees for audit services totaled approximately $32,000, $27,000, and $24,000 for 2006, 2005 and 2004 respectively. Fees for audit services also include fees for the reviews of the Partnership’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
Tax Fees. Fees for tax services totaled approximately $55,000, $53,000 and $49,000 for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Item 15.
Item 15.
Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
By: AIMCO/Springhill Lake Investors GP, LLC
Managing General Partner
By: /s/Martha L. Long
Martha L. Long
Senior Vice President
By: /s/Stephen B. Waters
Stephen B. Waters
Vice President
Date: March 26, 2007
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/Harry G. Alcock
Manager and Executive
Date: March 26, 2007
Harry G. Alcock
Vice President
/s/Martha L. Long
Manager and Senior
Date: March 26, 2007
Martha L. Long
Vice President
/s/Stephen B. Waters
Vice President
Date: March 26, 2007
Stephen B. Waters
SPRINGHILL LAKE INVESTORS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit No.
Document
3.4
Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement and Certificate of Amendment of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership(1)
3.4
(a)
Amendment to Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership dated August 23, 1995 (2)
(a)
Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement and Certificate of Amendment of First Springhill Lake Limited Partnership (Partnership Agreements of Second - Ninth Springhill Lake Limited Partnerships are substantially identical)(1)
(p)
Maryland Amended and Restated Multifamily Note dated July 22, 2004 between Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership and GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (3)
(q)
Amended and Restated Limited Guaranty dated July 22, 2004 by AIMCO Properties, L.P., for the benefit of GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (3)
(r)
Amended and Restated Payment Guaranty dated July 22, 2004 by the Operating Partnerships (3)
(s)
Repair Escrow Agreement dated July 22, 2004 between the Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership and the Operating Partnerships and GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (3)
(t)
Replacement Reserve Agreement dated July 22, 2004 between the Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership and the Operating Partnerships and GMAC Commercial Mortgage Corporation (3)
(u)
Maryland Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated July 22, 2004 between Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership and the Operating Partnerships (3)
31.1
Certification of equivalent of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2
Certification of equivalent of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1
Certification of equivalent of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(1)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form 10 dated April 30, 1986, as thereafter amended.
(2)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 23, 1995, as filed September 5, 1995.
(3)
Incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 22, 2004, as filed August 4, 2004.
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Martha L. Long, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(c)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 26, 2007
/s/Martha L. Long
Martha L. Long
Senior Vice President of AIMCO/Springhill Lake Investors GP, LLC, equivalent of the chief executive officer of the Partnership
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Stephen B. Waters, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership;
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
(a)
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
(b)
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(c)
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a)
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b)
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 26, 2007
/s/Stephen B. Waters
Stephen B. Waters
Vice President of AIMCO/Springhill Lake Investors GP, LLC equivalent of the chief financial officer of the Partnership
Exhibit 32.1
Certification of CEO and CFO
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Springhill Lake Investors Limited Partnership (the "Partnership"), for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Martha L. Long, as the equivalent of the Chief Executive Officer of the Partnership, and Stephen B. Waters, as the equivalent of the Chief Financial Officer of the Partnership, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to the best of his knowledge:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Partnership.
/s/Martha L. Long
Name: Martha L. Long
Date: March 26, 2007
/s/Stephen B. Waters
Name: Stephen B. Waters
Date: March 26, 2007
This certification is furnished with this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Partnership for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.