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FY 2024-25 Los Angeles Grand Avenue Authority Financial Audit Final Report
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LOS ANGELES GRAND AVENUE AUTHORITY
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
JUNE 30, 2025
Simpson & Simpson, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
LOS ANGELES GRAND AVENUE AUTHORITY
June 30, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FINANCIAL SECTION PAGE
Independent Auditor’s Report 1
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Unaudited) 4
Basic Financial Statements:
Statement of Net Position 6
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Net Position 7
Statement of Cash Flows 8
Notes to the Basic Financial Statements 9
Supplemental Information:
Combining Statement of Net Position 16
Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position 17
Combining Statement of Cash Flows 18
FINANCIAL SECTION
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BRAINARD C. SIMPSON, CPA
MELBA W. SIMPSON, CPA
Independent Auditor’s Report
To the Honorable Board of Directors
Los Angeles Grand Avenue Authority
Los Angeles, California
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Los Angeles Grand Avenue Authority (the
Authority), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes to the financial statements,
which collectively comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Authority as of June 30, 2025, and the changes in financial position and cash flows for the
fiscal year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,
issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Our responsibilities under those standards are
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our
report. We are required to be independent of the Authority and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in
accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence
we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the
design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation
of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or
events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Authority’s ability to continue as
a going concern for twelve months beyond the financial statement date, including any currently known
information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
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Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our
opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not
a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and
Government Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not
detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud
may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal
control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in
aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing
Standards, we:
• Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures
include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures
that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the
effectiveness of the Authority’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the
financial statements.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the
planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters
that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the Management’s
Discussion and Analysis on pages 4 and 5, be presented to supplement the basic financial statements. Such
information is the responsibility of management and, although not a part of the basic financial statements,
is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, who considers it to be an essential part of
financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic, or
historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the Required Supplementary Information
(RSI) in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which
consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and comparing the
information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic financial statements,
and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial statements. We do not express an
opinion or provide any assurance on the RSI because the limited procedures do not provide us with
sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any assurance.
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Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that collectively
comprise the Authority’s basic financial statements. The combining statement of net position, the
combining statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position, and combining statement of cash
flows are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not required parts of the basic financial
statements. Such information is the responsibility of management and was derived from and relates directly
to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. The
information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial
statements and certain additional procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information
directly to the underlying accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to
the basic financial statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing
standards generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the combining statement of
net position, the combining statement of revenues, expenses, and changes in net position, and combining
statement of cash flows are fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the financial statements as a
whole.
Other Reporting Required by Government Auditing Standards
In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we have also issued our report dated February 13,
2026 on our consideration of the Authority’s internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its
compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grant agreements and other matters.
The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting
and compliance and the results of that testing and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over
financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance
with Government Auditing Standards in considering the Authority’s internal control over financial
reporting and compliance.
Los Angeles, California
February 13, 2026
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
For the year ended June 30, 2025
(UNAUDITED)
The Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) of the financial activities of the Los Angeles Grand
Avenue Authority (the Authority) provides a narrative overview of the Authority's financial activities for
the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Please read it in conjunction with the accompanying financial
statements, footnotes, and supplementary information. Amounts contained in this discussion have been
rounded to facilitate their readability.
Financial Highlights
• During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, the Authority's net position increased by $0.73 million
to $26.08 million. Cash deposited in the County Treasury Pool increased by $0.04 million to $1.30
million.
• Operating revenues were $0 in both fiscal years, while operating expenses decreased by $8.39
million to $0.02 million, primarily due to the absence of grants to developers during the current
fiscal year.
• The Authority has no capital assets.
• The Authority has no long-term debt.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This MD&A serves as an introduction to the Authority’s basic financial statements. The basic financial
statements include five components: 1) Statement of Net Position; 2) Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Net Position; 3) Statement of Cash Flows; 4) Notes to the Financial Statements, and 5)
Supplemental information.
• The Statement of Net Position presents all of the Authority's assets and liabilities, with the
difference reported as net position. Over time, increases or decreases in net position may serve as
a useful indicator to determine whether the financial position of the Authority is improving or
deteriorating.
• The Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Net Position presents information showing
how the Authority's net position changed during the fiscal year. All changes in net position
(revenues and expenses) are reported when the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs,
regardless of the timing of the related cash flows. Accordingly, revenues and expenses are reported
in this statement for items that will result in cash flows in future fiscal periods (e.g., accrued but
unpaid contract and professional service fees).
• The Statement of Cash Flows presents information regarding the Authority’s use of cash during the
fiscal year and is an indicator of whether or not sufficient cash flow is generated during the fiscal
year to meet the operating needs of the Authority.
• The notes to the financial statements provide additional information that is essential for a full
understanding of the data provided in the financial statements.
• The supplemental information includes schedules in the format of the basic financial statements,
showing the activity for each fund.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS (CONTINUED)
For the year ended June 30, 2025
(UNAUDITED)
Financial Statement Analysis
The Authority was established between the County of Los Angeles (County) and the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) to provide for the development of certain
properties owned by the County and the CRA/LA located in the vicinity of Grand Avenue in downtown
Los Angeles. Operating revenues consist primarily of contributions from the developer, of which there were
none during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. Operating expenses consist primarily of contract and
professional service fees of $0.02 million.
As of June 30, 2025, the Authority’s net position was $26.08 million compared to $25.35 million as of June
30, 2024. Assets consisted primarily of a $6.00 million loan to the developer for financing of affordable
housing development to be constructed at 237 South Grand Avenue, a $5.00 million loan to the developer
for the development of Offsite Publicly Owned Improvements of certain real property adjacent to the Los
Angeles downtown Civic Center and Music Center (Parcel Q), an $8.90 million loan to the developer for
financing of affordable housing development to be constructed on Parcel Q, and cash deposited in the
County’s Treasury Pool of $1.30 million. Liabilities as of June 30, 2025 were less than $0.01 million and
consisted of accounts payable, compared to no liabilities as of June 30, 2024.
Capital Assets
As of June 30, 2025, the Authority had no capital assets.
Economic Factors
In November 2016, the Authority board approved documents, including the revised Scope of Development
related to the development for Parcel Q. Construction began December of 2018 and on June 27, 2022, the
Developer achieved the Completion of Construction for the project. On that date, project architects issued
Certificates of Substantial Completion and the City issued its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.
As required in the Fifth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (together with
the original DDA and all amendments to the DDA), the Developer is required to seek to incorporate a
mixture of retail tenants at Parcel Q with products and offerings in a range of price points.
In conjunction with this effort, during the initial lease-up of the retail improvements in the project and
continuing for the first two (2) years of operation of the retail improvements, the Developer is required to
provide the Authority with quarterly reports. As of the most recent quarterly report, the Developer continues
leasing activities of retail space.
Contacting the Authority’s Financial Management
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens and other interested parties with a general overview
of the Authority's finances and to demonstrate the Authority's accountability for the money it receives. If
you have any questions about this report or need additional financial information, contact the County of
Los Angeles, Department of Auditor-Controller, 500 West Temple Street, Room 525, Los Angeles, CA
90012.
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STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
As of June 30, 2025
Assets
Cash deposited with County Treasurer (Note 3) $ 1,297,232
Receivables:
Accrued interest 11,375
Loans (Note 5) 24,768,684
Total Assets 26,077,291
Liabilities
Accounts payable 300
Total liabilities 300
Net Position
Restricted for projects (Note 4) 26,076,991
Total net position $ 26,076,991
See accompanying notes to the basic financial statements
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STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES, AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Operating Revenues:
Contributions from developers $ -
Total Operating Revenues -
Operating Expenses:
Contract and professional service fees 15,771
Total operating expenses 15,771
Operating Income (Loss) (15,771)
Non-Operating Revenues:
Interest 48,116
Accrued Interest on Loan 695,889
Total Non-Operating Revenues 744,005
Change in Net Position 728,234
Net Position, beginning of the fiscal year 25,348,757
Net Position, end of the fiscal year $ 26,076,991
See accompanying notes to the basic financial statements
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Cash paid to suppliers for goods and services $ (15,471)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities (15,471)
Cash Flows from Non-Capital Financing Activities:
Contribution from developers -
Net Cash Provided by Non-Capital Financing Activities -
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Interest income 50,440
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities 50,440
Net Increase in Cash 34,969
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer,
Beginning of Fiscal Year 1,262,263
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer,
End of Fiscal Year $ 1,297,232
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net
Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
Operating Income (Loss) $ (15,771)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to
net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Increase in accounts payable 300
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities $ (15,471)
See accompanying notes to the basic financial statements
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Organization
The Los Angeles Grand Avenue Authority (the Authority), established on September 2, 2003, is a separate
public entity formed as a joint powers authority by the County of Los Angeles (County) and the Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA), now operating as CRA/LA, a designated local
Authority. The primary purpose of the Authority is to oversee and coordinate the development of properties
owned by the County and the CRA/LA in the Grand Avenue area of downtown Los Angeles.
On January 31, 2023, the County and the CRA/LA executed an amended and restated joint powers
agreement. This update was intended to revise the Authority’s governance structure and to ensure that
provisions align with the successful development of the properties, facilitating its continued operation for
the management and marketing of these developments.
Under the original agreement, the Board of Directors consisted of five members: the County Supervisor for
the First District where the properties are located, the County’s Chief Executive Officer, the Councilperson
for the City Council District where the CRA/LA properties are located, the Administrator from the
CRA/LA, and one Governor-appointed non-voting member. As of January 15, 2025, the Board is composed
of five members, all of whom are County Board of Supervisors.
The Authority is a legally distinct and fiscally autonomous entity from its member agencies. It retains the
authority to execute contracts, manage leases or sales agreements, hire personnel, initiate actions necessary
for property development, issue requests for qualifications or proposals, and evaluate developer
submissions.
The financial statements presented herein reflect only the activities of the Authority. The Authority does
not have any component units.
Significant Accounting Policies
The Authority’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), as applicable to governmental agencies. The
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) serves as an accepted standard-setting body for
establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles.
Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus
The Authority is reported as an enterprise fund (a proprietary fund type). Enterprise funds are accounting
entities with a self-balancing set of accounts used to record the financial position and results of operations
for specific governmental activity.
Enterprise fund activities closely resemble those of ongoing businesses, where the primary purpose is to
preserve and enhance resources while financing operating expenses through current revenues. Enterprise
funds account for operations that provide services on a continuous basis, with revenues derived primarily
from user charges or other exchange-like transactions.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
(Continued)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
The Authority utilizes the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues are recognized when earned and expenses
are recognized when liabilities are incurred.
Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating
revenues and operating expenses are those that result from providing services or producing and delivering
goods in connection with the Authority’s principal ongoing operations. The Authority’s principal operating
revenues consist of contributions from developers, while operating expenses primarily include contract and
professional service fees. All other revenues and expenses that do not meet this definition are reported as
non-operating revenues and expenses.
When both restricted and unrestricted resources are available for use, the Authority’s policy is to use
restricted resources first, followed by unrestricted resources as needed.
The following are descriptions of the Authority’s funds:
The Los Angeles Grand Avenue Authority Fund is the Authority’s primary operating fund. It accounts
for all financial resources of the Authority, except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
The Phase II Affordable Housing Fund is used to deposit funds related to the Phase II Affordable Housing
project.
The Phase IIB Affordable Housing Parcel M Fund is used to hold the deposits by CRA/LA.
The Phase I Ground Lease Parcel Q Fund is used to deposit advanced payments of incentive rent and
extension payments for Phase I of the Parcel Q project.
The Authority’s financial statements are presented in accordance with the provisions of GASB Statement
No. 34, Basic Financial Statements – and Management’s Discussion and Analysis – for State and Local
Governments and GASB Statement No. 63 – Financial Reporting of Deferred Outflows of Resources,
Deferred Inflows of Resources, and Net Position. Statement No. 34 established standards for external
financial reporting for all state and local governmental entities and Statement No. 63 established standards
for reporting deferred outflows of resources, deferred inflows of resources, and net position in a statement
of financial position. The net position is required to be classified into three components – net investment in
capital assets, restricted, and unrestricted. These classifications are defined as follows:
Net investment in Capital Assets
This component of net position includes capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation, and is reduced by
the outstanding balances of any debt, such as bonds, mortgages, or notes, that are directly attributable to
the acquisition, construction, or improvement of those assets. If there are significant unspent debt proceeds
at the fiscal year-end, the portion of the debt attributable to those unspent proceeds is excluded from the
calculation of net investment in capital assets and instead reported within the same net position component
as the unspent proceeds.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
(Continued)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Restricted Net Position
This component of net position represents assets that are restricted in use, net of liabilities related to those
specific restricted assets. Restrictions are imposed by external parties, such as creditors, grantors,
contributors, or other governments, or through enabling legislation or legal requirements. Restricted net
position reflects resources that must be used for purposes narrower than the general operations of the
Authority, such as specific projects, programs, or legal obligations.
Unrestricted Net Position
This component of net position includes amounts that do not meet the criteria for either “restricted net
position” or “net investment in capital assets.” Unrestricted net position represents resources that are
available for general use and not subject to externally imposed restrictions.
Revenue
The Authority’s primary sources of revenue are developer contributions and interest earnings on funds held
with the County Treasurer. Developer contributions are recognized as revenue when earned, in accordance
with the accrual basis of accounting. Interest earnings are recognized as revenue when they are earned and
available.
Capital Assets
Capital assets, which include land and buildings and improvements, are reported in the statement of net
position. Capital assets will be recorded at historical cost or estimated historical cost if purchased or
constructed. Donated capital assets are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of donation. As of
June 30, 2025, the Authority did not have any capital assets to report.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amount of certain assets and deferred outflows of resources,
liabilities and deferred inflows of resources, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements, and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results may differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For the statement of cash flows, cash includes balances that can be readily available and can be withdrawn
without significant notice or penalty. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments
with an original maturity of three months or less that are easily convertible to known amounts of cash and
are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value due to interest rate fluctuations.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
(Continued)
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(CONTINUED)
Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Leases
The Authority is the lessee under three non-cancellable ground leases for certain properties owned by the
County and CRA/LA, located in the vicinity of Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. These leases
have a 99-year term, commencing on March 5, 2007, and ending on March 4, 2106, with an annual rent of
$1 per lease. As of June 30, 2025, the Authority has no lease liabilities that meet the criteria under applicable
accounting standards.
The Authority has subleased the properties mentioned above to Grand Avenue L.A., LLC (the Developer)
for the purpose of developing retail, hotel, office, and housing facilities. The sublease agreements are
aligned with the original lease terms, from March 5, 2007, to March 3, 2106. The Authority received a $50
million lease acquisition fee from the Developer, which was used to fund property development projects.
As of June 30, 2025, the Authority has no lease liabilities or receivable that meet recognition criteria under
the applicable accounting standards.
NOTE 2 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The County of Los Angeles manages the Authority’s financial operations, including maintaining its books
and records. Additionally, the County oversees the Authority’s investments through the County Treasurer
and Tax Collector (Treasurer), ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
NOTE 3 - CASH DEPOSITED WITH COUNTY TREASURER
In accordance with the California Government Code, the Authority’s cash balances are deposited with and
pooled by the Treasurer to maximize interest earnings through investment activities. Interest earned on
pooled investments is allocated to participating funds based on their average daily balance during the
allocation period.
California Government Code Sections 53601 and 53635 authorize the Treasurer to invest in various
financial instruments, including obligations of the United States Treasury, federal agencies, municipal
bonds, asset-backed securities, bankers’ acceptances, commercial paper, negotiable certificates of deposit,
medium-term notes and corporate notes, repurchase and reserve repurchase agreements, forwards, futures,
options, shares of money market mutual funds registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
securities lending agreements, the State of California’s Local Agency Investment Fund, and supranational
institutions. The California Government Code Section 53534 further allows the Treasurer to enter into
interest rate swap agreements, but only in conjunction with bond issuances approved by the Board of
Supervisors.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
(Continued)
NOTE 3 - CASH DEPOSITED WITH COUNTY TREASURER (CONTINUED)
The Treasurer has developed, and the Board of Supervisors has adopted an Investment Policy that provides
additional guidelines and restrictions beyond the requirements of the California Government Code. The
policy establishes the framework for the County’s investment management practices. The Treasurer’s
investment activities are reported to the Board of Supervisors on a monthly basis and are subject to annual
policy review, compliance oversight, quarterly financial reviews, and annual financial reporting. In
addition, the Treasurer manages other specific investments under Section 1300.76.1, Title 28 of the
California Code of Regulations.
Investments are stated at fair value and are valued monthly. The Treasurer categorizes its fair value
measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally accepted accounting principles.
Securities classified as Level 1 are valued using prices quoted in active markets. Level 2 securities are
valued using observable inputs, such as matrix pricing techniques or quoted prices for assets in less active
markets. Matrix pricing values securities based on their relationship to benchmark quoted prices. Level 3
securities, which involve significant unobservable inputs, are valued using the income approach, such as
discounted cash flow techniques. Investments in external government investment pools are not subject to
reporting within the fair value hierarchy.
Funds deposited in the Los Angeles County Treasury Pool totaled $1,297,232 as of June 30, 2025, which
represents less than 0.1% of the total balance of the Treasury Pool.
For additional information on cash, investments, and associated risks, including interest rate risk, credit
risk, custodial risk, and concentration risk, refer to the County of Los Angeles Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
NOTE 4 - NET POSITION
As of June 30, 2025, the Authority’s net position totaled $26,076,991, all of which is restricted for projects.
These funds are designated for affordable housing developments, public infrastructure improvements, and
other redevelopment initiatives aligned with the Authority’s mission. The restricted net position primarily
originates from developer contributions, intergovernmental funding, and interest earnings.
The Authority reported no unrestricted net position as of June 30, 2025, indicating all resources are
committed to specific purposes.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
(Continued)
NOTE 5 - LOANS RECEIVABLE
Grand Avenue M Housing Partners, LLC Loan
On December 12, 2012, the Authority provided a loan of $5,626,000 to Grand Avenue M Housing Partners,
LLC to finance the development of affordable housing at 237 South Grand Avenue, as part of the Bunker
Hill Redevelopment Project. On September 4, 2014, an additional loan of $369,000 was extended for the
same project. The loan has a term of 55 years, commencing December 12, 2012.
The outstanding balance of the loan, including principal and interest, becomes due and payable upon the
first occurrence of any of the following: (a) a transfer of ownership (other than a permitted transfer) without
prior written consent of the Authority, which shall be granted or denied at the Authority’s sole discretion;
(b) an unsecured event of default by the borrower; or (c) expiration of the loan term. The loan accrues
interest at a fixed rate of 3% per annum, calculated as simple interest on the principal amount.
The loan is secured by a deed of trust, which is subordinate to any senior loan approved by the Authority,
any deed of trust in favor of a senior lender, any security instrument securing a letter of credit, and any
regulatory agreements recorded in connection with project financing and/or low-income housing tax credits.
However, the loan maintains seniority over a $7.7 million loan held by Grand Avenue M Housing Partners,
LLC with Urban Funding, Inc. Loan repayment is based on annual payments derived from residual receipts,
if any. The Authority’s share of residual receipts is equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total residual receipts.
As of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of the loan was $8,233,077, consisting of:
Principal $ 5,995,000
Accrued Interest 2,238,077
Total Outstanding Balance $ 8,233,077
Core/Related Gala Parking, LLC Loan
On February 11, 2019, July 31, 2019, and August 6, 2021, the Authority provided loans of $2,275,000,
$1,552,779, and $1,172,221, respectively, to Core/Related Gala Parking, LLC. These loans supported the
development of real property adjacent to the Los Angeles downtown Civic Center and Music Center,
including retail, hotel, office, and housing (including affordable housing). The loans have a term of 55
years, expiring 55 years after the recordation of the Certificate of Completion pursuant to the Public
Improvement Agreement.
Commencing on the first March 1st following the first full calendar year of operation of the Garage
improvements, the borrower is required to remit 100% of net parking revenue to the Authority. The
outstanding principal balance and accrued interest income become due and payable upon the first
occurrence of the following: (a) a transfer of ownership (other than a permitted transfer) without prior
written consent of the Authority, which shall be granted or denied in the sole and absolute discretion of the
Authority; (b) an unsecured event of default by the borrower; or (c) the expiration of the loan term. The
loan accrues interest at a fixed rate of 5% per annum, calculated as simple interest on the principal amount.
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NOTES TO THE BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2025
(Continued)
NOTE 5 - LOANS RECEIVABLE (CONTINUED)
Core/Related Gala Parking, LLC Loan (Continued)
The loans are secured by a deed of trust, which is subordinated to any senior loan approved by the Authority,
any deed of trust in favor of a senior lender, and any security instrument securing a letter of credit, and any
regulatory agreement recorded in connection with project financing and/or low-income housing tax credits.
As of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of the loan was $6,414,246, consisting of:
Principal $ 5,000,000
Accrued Interest 1,414,246
Total Outstanding Balance $ 6,414,246
Core/Related Gala Rental, LP Loan
On January 23, 2020, the Authority provided a loan of $2,225,000 to Core/Related Gala Rental, LP to
support the development of affordable housing adjacent to the Los Angeles downtown Civic Center and
Music Center. Subsequently, the Authority provided three additional loans of $2,225,000 each on July 17,
2020, January 19, 2021, and January 14, 2023, for the same project. These loans were part of the financing
for mixed-use development that includes retail, hotel, office, and housing components, including affordable
housing. The loans have a term of 55 years, expiring 55 years after the recordation of the Certificate of
Completion pursuant to the Affordable Housing Agreement.
Commencing on the first March 1st following the first full calendar year of operation of the Affordable
Housing units, the borrower is required to remit 50% of the rental fees for the affordable housing units to
the Authority. The outstanding principal balance and any accrued interest become due and payable upon
the first occurrence of any of the following: (a) a transfer of ownership (other than a permitted transfer)
without the prior written consent of the Authority, which shall be granted or denied in the sole and absolute
discretion of the Authority; (b) an unsecured event of default by the borrower; or (c) the expiration of the
loan term. The loan accrues interest at the fixed rate of 3% per annum, calculated as simple interest on the
principal amount.
As of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of the loan was $10,121,361, consisting of:
Principal $ 8,900,000
Accrued Interest 1,221,361
Total Outstanding Balance $ 10,121,361
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LOS ANGELES GRAND AVENUE AUTHORITY
COMBINING STATEMENT OF NET POSITION
As of June 30, 2025
Los Angeles Phase II Phase IIB
Grand Avenue Affordable Affordable Housing Phase I Ground
Authority Housing Parcel M Lease Parcel Q Total
Assets
Cash deposited with
County Treasurer $ 690,601 $ 25,472 $ 15,654 $ 565,505 $ 1,297,232
Receivables:
Accrued interest 6,078 223 137 4,937 11,375
Loans - - 8,233,077 16,535,607 24,768,684
Total Assets 696,679 25,695 8,248,868 17,106,049 26,077,291
Liabilities
Accounts payable 300 - - - 300
Total liabilities 300 - - - 300
Net Position
Restricted for projects 696,379 25,695 8,248,868 17,106,049 26,076,991
Total net position $ 696,379 $ 25,695 $ 8,248,868 $ 17,106,049 $ 26,076,991
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LOS ANGELES GRAND AVENUE AUTHORITY
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET POSITION
As of June 30, 2025
Los Angeles Phase II Phase IIB
Grand Avenue Affordable Affordable Phase I Ground
Authority Housing Housing Parcel M Lease Parcel Q Total
Operating Revenues:
Contributions from developers $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total Operating Revenues - - - - -
Operating Expenses:
Contract and professional service fees 15,771 - - - 15,771
Total operating expenses 15,771 - - - 15,771
Operating Income (Loss) (15,771) - - - (15,771)
Non-Operating Revenues:
Interest 25,833 936 575 20,772 48,116
Accrued Interest on Loan - - 179,601 516,288 695,889
Total Non-Operating Revenues 25,833 936 180,176 537,060 744,005
Change in Net Position 10,062 936 180,176 537,060 728,234
Net Position, beginning of the fiscal year 686,317 24,759 8,068,692 16,568,989 25,348,757
Net Position, end of the fiscal year $ 696,379 $ 25,695 $ 8,248,868 $ 17,106,049 $ 26,076,991
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LOS ANGELES GRAND AVENUE AUTHORITY
COMBINING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025
Los Angeles Phase II Phase IIB Phase I
Grand Avenue Affordable Affordable Ground Lease
Authority Housing Housing Parcel M Parcel Q Total
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Cash paid to suppliers for goods and services $ (15,471) $ - $ - $ - $ (15,471)
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities (15,471) - - - (15,471)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Interest received 27,176 978 601 21,685 50,440
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 27,176 978 601 21,685 50,440
Net Increase in Cash 11,705 978 601 21,685 34,969
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer,
Beginning of Fiscal Year 678,896 24,494 15,053 543,820 1,262,263
Cash Deposited with County Treasurer,
End of Fiscal Year $ 690,601 $ 25,472 $ 15,654 $ 565,505 $ 1,297,232
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Net
Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
Operating Income (Loss) $ (15,771) $ - $ - $ - $ (15,771)
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to
net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Increase in accounts payable 300 - - - 300
Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities $ (15,471) $ - $ - $ - $ (15,471)
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