-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, FnhCI5ekbjpGzoTIQRFThvdu5jbJphxk1XpoYRNzjV+85wKCG2+0g6vo95SZ8MKw zfRRgsaodyDE7OroFwNZ+A== 0000711642-05-000063.txt : 20050331 0000711642-05-000063.hdr.sgml : 20050331 20050331100335 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000711642-05-000063 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20041231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20050331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000789089 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: REAL ESTATE [6500] IRS NUMBER: 363311347 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-14194 FILM NUMBER: 05716778 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1873 SOUTH BELLAIRE STREET STREET 2: 17TH FLOOR CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80222 BUSINESS PHONE: 3037578101 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1873 SOUTH BELLAIRE STREET STREET 2: 17TH FLOOR CITY: DENVER STATE: CO ZIP: 80222 10-K 1 vms.txt VMS UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _________to _________ Commission file number 0-14194 VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE (Exact name of Venture as specified in its charter) Illinois 36-3311347 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 55 Beattie Place, PO Box 1089 Greenville, South Carolina 29602 (Address of principal executive offices) Venture's telephone number (864) 239-1000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Units of Limited Venture Interest (Title of class) Indicate by check mark whether the Venture: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Venture was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No___ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Venture's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [X]. Indicate by check mark whether the Venture is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rate 12b-2). Yes ___ No X__ State the aggregate market value of the voting partnership interests held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the partnership interests were sold, or the average bid and asked prices of such partnership interests, as of December 31, 2004. No market exists for the limited partnership interests of the Venture, and, therefore, no aggregate market value can be determined. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE NONE The matters discussed in this report contain certain forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding future financial performance and the effect of government regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors including, without limitation: national and local economic conditions; the terms of governmental regulations that affect the Registrant and interpretations of those regulations; the competitive environment in which the Registrant operates; financing risks, including the risk that cash flows from operations may be insufficient to meet required payments of principal and interest; real estate risks, including variations of real estate values and the general economic climate in local markets and competition for tenants in such markets; litigation, including costs associated with prosecuting and defending claims and any adverse outcomes, and possible environmental liabilities. Readers should carefully review the Registrant's financial statements and the notes thereto, as well as the risk factors described in the documents the Registrant files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. PART I Item 1. Description of Business VMS National Properties Joint Venture (the "Venture" or the "Registrant"), of which the general partners are VMS National Residential Portfolio I ("Portfolio I") and VMS National Residential Portfolio II ("Portfolio II"), was formed in September 1984. Portfolio I and Portfolio II are collectively referred to as the "Ventures". The Ventures are limited partnerships formed in September 1984, under the Uniform Limited Venture Act of the State of Illinois. Effective December 12, 1997, the managing general partner of each of the Ventures was transferred from VMS Realty Investment, Ltd. ("VMSRIL") (formerly VMS Realty Partners) to MAERIL, Inc. ("MAERIL" or the "Managing General Partner"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAE GP Corporation ("MAE GP") and an affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"). Effective February 25, 1998, MAE GP was merged with Insignia Properties Trust ("IPT"), which was an affiliate of Insignia. Effective October 1, 1998 and February 26, 1999, Insignia and IPT were respectively merged into Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Thus, the Managing General Partner is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIMCO. From the period October 26, 1984, through June 16, 1985, the Ventures sold 912 Limited Venture Interests ("Interests") at a price of $150,000 per Limited Venture Interest for a total of $136,800,000. The Interests of each Venture were offered in reliance upon exemptions from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), and Regulation D thereunder. The participation interest in the Venture of Portfolio I and Portfolio II is approximately 71% and 29%, respectively. The Venture originally acquired 51 residential apartment complexes located throughout the United Sates. At December 31, 2004, 34 of the Venture's properties had been foreclosed and two had been sold. The Venture continues to own and operate the remaining 15 residential apartment complexes (see "Item 2. Description of Properties"). The Managing General Partner seeks to maximize the operating results and, ultimately, the net realizable value of each of the Venture's properties in order to achieve the best possible return for the investors. Such results may best be achieved through property sales, refinancings, debt restructurings or relinquishment of the assets. The Venture intends to evaluate each of its holdings periodically to determine the most appropriate strategy for each of the assets. The Venture has no employees. Management and administrative services are provided by the Managing General Partner and by agents retained by the Managing General Partner. In addition to day-to-day management of the properties' operations, affiliates of the Managing General Partner also provide real estate advisory and asset management services to the Venture. As advisor, such affiliates provide all partnership accounting and administrative services, investment management, and supervisory services over property management and leasing. Risk Factors The real estate business in which the Venture is engaged is highly competitive. There are other residential properties within the market area of the Venture's properties. The number and quality of competitive properties, including those which 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 at the Venture's properties and the rents that may be charged for such apartments. 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 Venture'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 Venture's properties, or restrict renovations of the properties. 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 Venture's properties are substantially in compliance with the present requirements, the Venture may incur unanticipated expenses to comply with the ADA and the FHAA. Both the income and expenses of operating the properties owned by the Venture are subject to factors outside of the Venture's control, these factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the supply and demand for similar properties resulting from various market conditions, increases 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 Venture. 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 Venture's properties. The effect that future terrorist activities or threats of such activities could have on the Venture's operations is uncertain and unpredictable. If the Venture were to incur a loss at a property as a result of an act of terrorism, the Venture could lose all or a portion of the capital invested in the property, as well as the future revenue from the property. In this regard, the Venture has purchased insurance to cover acts of terrorism. The Managing General Partner does not anticipate that these costs will have a negative effect on the Venture's combined financial condition or results of operations. 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 Venture 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 properties owned by the Venture. The Venture monitors its properties 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 Venture received notice that it is a potentially responsible party with respect to an environmental clean up site. A further description of the Venture'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. Description of Properties The following table sets forth the Venture's remaining investment in properties: Date of Property (1) Purchase Use North Park Apartments 11/14/84 Apartment Evansville, IN 284 Units Chapelle Le Grande 12/05/84 Apartment Merrillville, IN 105 Units Terrace Gardens 10/26/84 Apartment Omaha, NE 126 Units Forest Ridge Apartments 10/26/84 Apartment Flagstaff, AZ 278 Units Scotchollow 10/26/84 Apartment San Mateo, CA 418 Units Pathfinder Village 10/26/84 Apartment Freemont, CA 246 Units Buena Vista Apartments 10/26/84 Apartment Pasadena, CA 92 Units Mountain View Apartments 10/26/84 Apartment San Dimas, CA 168 Units Crosswood Park 12/05/84 Apartment Citrus Heights, CA 180 Units Casa de Monterey 10/26/84 Apartment Norwalk, CA 144 Units The Bluffs 10/26/84 Apartment Milwaukee, OR 137 Units Watergate Apartments 10/26/84 Apartment Little Rock, AR 140 Units Shadowood Apartments 11/14/84 Apartment Monroe, LA 120 Units Vista Village Apartments 10/26/84 Apartment El Paso, TX 220 Units Towers of Westchester Park 10/26/84 Apartment College Park, MD 303 Units (1) All properties are fee ownership, each subject to a first mortgage and other than Mountain View Apartments, a second mortgage. Schedule of Properties Set forth below for each of the Venture's properties is the gross carrying value, accumulated depreciation, method of depreciation, depreciable life and Federal tax basis.
Gross Carrying Accumulated Depreciable Federal Property Value Depreciation Method Life Tax Basis (in thousands) (in thousands) North Park Apartments $ 11,589 $ 8,639 SL 5-30 yrs $ 1,582 Chapelle Le Grande 5,302 3,998 SL 5-30 yrs 553 Terrace Gardens 7,221 4,995 SL 5-30 yrs 1,562 Forest Ridge Apartments 10,074 7,429 SL 5-30 yrs 1,567 Scotchollow 31,914 22,038 SL 5-30 yrs 6,403 Pathfinder Village 19,586 12,644 SL 5-30 yrs 5,797 Buena Vista Apartments 6,588 4,551 SL 5-30 yrs 1,322 Mountain View Apartments 12,032 7,640 SL 5-30 yrs 2,353 Crosswood Park 10,780 7,292 SL 5-30 yrs 2,495 Casa de Monterey 9,261 6,603 SL 5-30 yrs 1,777 The Bluffs 4,871 3,801 SL 5-30 yrs 461 Watergate Apartments 8,061 5,987 SL 5-30 yrs 1,185 Shadowood Apartments 4,791 3,691 SL 5-30 yrs 509 Vista Village Apartments 7,654 5,617 SL 5-30 yrs 1,226 Towers of Westchester Park 19,139 14,584 SL 5-30 yrs 2,632 $168,863 $119,509 $31,424
See "Note A" of the Notes to the Combined Financial Statements included in "Item 8" for a description of the Venture's capitalization and depreciation policies. Schedule of Property Indebtedness The following table sets forth certain information relating to the loans encumbering the Venture's properties.
Principal Principal Principal Balance At Balance At Balance December 31, December 31, Period Due At Property 2004 2003 Amortized Maturity (in thousands) (in thousands) North Park Apartments 1st mortgage $ 5,750 $ 5,856 25 yrs $ 5,376 2nd mortgage 2,446 2,248 (A) (A) Chapelle Le Grande 1st mortgage 2,955 3,005 25 yrs 2,759 2nd mortgage 1,205 1,141 (A) (A) Terrace Gardens 1st mortgage 4,083 4,159 25 yrs 3,818 2nd mortgage 1,421 1,305 (A) (A) Forest Ridge Apartments 1st mortgage 5,434 5,533 25 yrs 5,073 2nd mortgage 566 663 (A) (A) Scotchollow 1st mortgage 26,834 27,326 25 yrs 25,054 2nd mortgage 8,861 8,029 (A) (A) Pathfinder Village 1st mortgage 12,380 12,626 25 yrs 11,576 2nd mortgage 2,816 2,639 (A) (A) Buena Vista Apartments 1st mortgage 4,562 4,646 25 yrs 4,260 2nd mortgage 62 445 (A) (A) Mountain View Apartments 1st mortgage 6,592 6,713 25 yrs 6,154 2nd mortgage (B) -- 275 (A) (A) Crosswood Park 1st mortgage 5,120 5,215 25 yrs 4,788 2nd mortgage 299 458 (A) (A) Casa de Monterey 1st mortgage 3,772 3,847 25 yrs 3,479 2nd mortgage 268 496 (A) (A) The Bluffs 1st mortgage 3,429 3,492 25 yrs 3,202 2nd mortgage 1,349 1,232 (A) (A) Watergate Apartments 1st mortgage 2,665 2,718 25 yrs 2,492 2nd mortgage 840 768 (A) (A) Shadowood Apartments 1st mortgage 2,074 2,109 25 yrs 1,936 2nd mortgage 88 234 (A) (A) Vista Village Apartments 1st mortgage 3,059 3,111 25 yrs 2,856 2nd mortgage 1,215 1,103 (A) (A) Towers of Westchester Park 1st mortgage 11,160 11,365 25 yrs 10,420 2nd mortgage 687 1,485 (A) (A) Totals $121,992 $124,242 $93,243
Interest rates are 8.50% and 10.84% for the fixed rate first and second mortgages, respectively. All notes mature January 1, 2008. (A) Payments based on excess monthly cash flow at each property, with any unpaid balance due at maturity. Per the junior loan agreements, excess monthly cash flow is defined as revenue generated from operation of a property less (1) operating expenses of the property, (2) the debt service payment for the senior loans, (3) the tax and insurance reserve deposit and (4) replacement reserve deposit. (B) Second mortgage loan was satisfied in 2004. Rental Rates and Occupancy The following table sets forth the average annual rental rates and occupancy for 2004 and 2003 for each property. Average Annual Average Rental Rates Per Unit Occupancy Property 2004 2003 2004 2003 North Park Apartments $ 6,254 $ 5,973 93% 95% Chapelle Le Grande 8,512 8,428 95% 96% Terrace Gardens 9,192 9,314 86% 88% Forest Ridge Apartments (1) 7,864 7,859 92% 89% Scotchollow (2) 14,542 15,689 82% 90% Pathfinder Village 14,463 15,448 91% 90% Buena Vista Apartments 16,246 15,938 95% 97% Mountain View Apartments 15,266 14,642 95% 94% Crosswood Park (2) 11,219 10,742 88% 94% Casa de Monterey (3) 11,433 10,999 93% 96% The Bluffs (4) 6,908 7,133 90% 93% Watergate Apartments (5) 7,641 7,417 84% 94% Shadowood Apartments 7,368 6,936 93% 95% Vista Village Apartments 6,458 6,230 96% 98% Towers of Westchester Park 13,592 13,151 99% 98% (1) The increase in occupancy at Forest Ridge Apartments is due to an improvement in the economy in the Arizona market. (2) The decrease in occupancy at Scotchollow and Crosswood Park is due to a weak economy in the respective property's market area. (3) The decrease in occupancy at Casa de Monterey is due to tenants purchasing homes and/or vacating due to personal economic situations. (4) The decrease in occupancy at The Bluffs Apartments is due to tenants purchasing homes due to low interest rates. (5) The decrease in occupancy at Watergate Apartments is primarily attributable to property management raising the qualifying conditions for prospective tenants in order to attract a more stable tenant population. As noted under "Item 1. Description of Business", the real estate industry is highly competitive. All of the properties are subject to competition from other residential apartment complexes in the area. The Managing General Partner believes that all of the properties are adequately insured. Each property is an apartment complex which leases units for lease terms of one year or less. No residential tenant leases 10% or more of the available rental space. Real Estate Taxes and Rates Real estate taxes and rates in 2004 for each property were as follows: 2004 2004 Taxes Rate (in thousands) North Park Apartments $184 2.16% Chapelle Le Grande 90 2.62% Terrace Gardens 97 2.16% Forest Ridge Apartments 90 9.22% Scotchollow 400 1.35% Pathfinder Village 237 1.43% Buena Vista Apartments 82 1.28% Mountain View Apartments 140 1.29% Crosswood Park 137 1.11% Casa de Monterey 110 1.27% The Bluffs 72 1.41% Watergate Apartments 64 6.34% Shadowood Apartments 40 11.20% Vista Village Apartments 116 3.21% Towers of Westchester Park 261 1.39% Capital Improvements The Venture is generally restricted to annual capital improvements of $300 per unit or approximately $888,000 for all of its properties. Such amount is equal to the required replacement reserve funding of the senior debt. As the Venture identifies properties which need additional capital improvements above $300 per unit, approval of the holders of the junior and senior debt is required due to the impact such expenditures have on the ability of the Venture to make required principal and interest payments out of the properties monthly cashflow on the junior debt. As such the Venture has identified approximately $6,440,000 of capital improvements that need to be made to the properties as a result of life safety issues, compliance with ADA requirements and general updating of the properties. Such improvements are expected to be completed during 2005 and are included in the additional capital improvements expected to be completed for each property identified below. On November 2, 2004, the Venture, the holder of the senior debt and AIMCO Properties, L.P., which is also the holder of the junior debt, agreed that AIMCO Properties, L.P. would loan up to approximately $6,440,000 to the Venture (the "New Mezzanine Loan") to fund the above mentioned capital improvements that need to be made to the Venture's properties. The New Mezzanine Loan bears interest at a rate of prime plus 3% with unpaid interest being compounded monthly. The Venture, the holder of the senior debt and AIMCO Properties, L.P. also agreed that cash flow that would otherwise be used to repay the junior debt will instead be used to repay the New Mezzanine Loan, until such time as the New Mezzanine Loan and all accrued interest thereon is paid in full. The Venture's Managing General Partner believes that the payment of such amounts to reduce the New Mezzanine Loan instead of the junior debt will reduce the amount of the junior debt amortized prior to its maturity (therefore increasing the amount due) by an amount at least equal to the principal and interest on the New Mezzanine Loan, the effect of which will be to reduce the ultimate payment received by holders of outstanding Bankruptcy Claims (see Item 8. Financial Statements, Note D - Participating Mortgage Note) by a similar amount. North Park Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $535,000 in capital expenditures at North Park Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of floor covering and roof replacements, exterior painting, vinyl siding, fence upgrades and HVAC and balcony replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Chapelle Le Grande: The Venture completed approximately $45,000 in capital expenditures at Chapelle Le Grande during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of air conditioning upgrades and floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Terrace Gardens: The Venture completed approximately $110,000 in capital expenditures at Terrace Gardens during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of building upgrades, vinyl siding and gutter and floor covering replacements. An additional $62,000 was spent during the year ended December 31, 2004 consisting of building improvements associated with the ice storm that occurred in February 2004. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and insurance proceeds. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Forest Ridge Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $219,000 in capital expenditures at Forest Ridge Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of structural improvements, appliance, gutter and floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Scotchollow: The Venture completed approximately $444,000 in capital expenditures at Scotchollow during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of structural improvements, floor covering and appliance replacements, fire safety equipment, interior decoration, interior painting and water and sewer upgrades. These improvements were funded from operations, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Pathfinder Village: The Venture completed approximately $350,000 in capital expenditures at Pathfinder Village during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of roof, appliance and floor covering replacements, interior decoration and major landscaping. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Buena Vista Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $150,000 in capital expenditures at Buena Vista Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of floor covering and roof replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and replacement reserves. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Mountain View Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $228,000 in capital expenditures at Mountain View Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of floor covering, roof, water heater and HVAC replacements, plumbing fixtures upgrades and structural improvements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Crosswood Park: The Venture completed approximately $312,000 in capital expenditures at Crosswood Park during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of structural improvements and balcony, appliance and floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Casa de Monterey: The Venture completed approximately $62,000 in capital expenditures at Casa de Monterey during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of floor covering replacements, plumbing fixture upgrades and parking lot resurfacing. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and replacement reserves. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. The Bluffs: The Venture completed approximately $46,000 in capital expenditures at The Bluffs during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of roof and floor replacements, major landscaping, fire safety equipment and water and sewer upgrades. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and replacement reserves. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Watergate Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $306,000 in capital expenditures, including the aforementioned capital expenditures, at Watergate Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of interior painting, roof, siding, balcony and floor covering replacements, major landscaping, plumbing fixture and water and sewer upgrades. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Shadowood Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $34,000 in capital expenditures at Shadowood Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of floor covering replacements. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and replacement reserves. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Vista Village Apartments: The Venture completed approximately $151,000 in capital expenditures at Vista Village Apartments during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of floor covering, appliance and water heater replacements and air conditioning upgrades. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow, replacement reserves and loans from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. Towers of Westchester Park: The Venture completed approximately $396,000 in capital expenditures at Towers of Westchester Park during the year ended December 31, 2004, consisting primarily of swimming pool, electrical and air conditioning upgrades, structural improvements, parking lot resurfacing, floor covering and appliance replacements, exterior painting and plumbing fixture upgrades. These improvements were funded from operating cash flow and replacement reserves. The Venture regularly evaluates the capital improvement needs of the property and anticipates spending the $300 per unit allowed under the senior debt replacement reserve funding requirement on capital improvements during 2005 in addition to the amounts identified in the below schedule. The following schedule summarizes the $6,440,000 of capital improvements that were identified during 2004 as needing to be made to the properties as a result of life safety issues, compliance with ADA requirements and general updating of the properties. As discussed above these improvements will be funded with proceeds from the New Mezzanine Loan. The amounts indicated as having been incurred during 2004 related to these approved improvements are included in the amounts discussed above for each respective property. Costs Incurred Cost to be Total Cost of Through Incurred Property Improvements December 31, 2004 During 2005 North Park Apartments $ 316,000 $ 298,000 $ 18,000 Chapelle Le Grande 17,000 -- 17,000 Terrace Gardens 87,000 36,000 51,000 Forest Ridge Apartments 146,000 41,000 105,000 Scotchollow 527,000 81,000 446,000 Pathfinder 260,000 62,000 198,000 Buena Vista Apartments 269,000 103,000 166,000 Mountain View Apartments 719,000 64,000 655,000 Crosswood Park 963,000 78,000 885,000 Casa de Monterey 145,000 9,000 136,000 The Bluffs 160,000 11,000 149,000 Watergate Apartments 418,000 38,000 380,000 Shadowood Apartments 72,000 3,000 69,000 Vista Village Apartments 785,000 99,000 686,000 Towers of Westchester Park 1,556,000 123,000 1,433,000 $6,440,000 $1,046,000 $5,394,000 Item 3. Legal Proceedings As previously disclosed, AIMCO Properties L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the Managing General Partner, are defendants in an action in the United States District Court, District of Columbia. The plaintiffs have styled their complaint as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and seek to certify state subclasses in California, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Specifically, the plaintiffs contend that AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call". Additionally, plaintiffs allege AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to comply with the FLSA in compensating maintenance workers for time that they worked in responding to a call while "on-call". The defendants have filed an answer to the amended complaint denying the substantive allegations. Discovery relating to the certification of the collective action has concluded and briefing is currently underway. 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 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 Venture's combined financial condition or results of operations. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders The unitholders of the Ventures did not vote on any matter during the quarter ended December 31, 2004. PART II Item 5. Market for the Venture's Common Equity and Related Stockholders Matters From the period October 26, 1984, through June 16, 1985, Portfolio I and Portfolio II sold a total of 912 Limited Venture Interests at a price of $150,000 per Limited Venture Interest, for a total of $136,800,000. As of December 31, 2004 and 2003, there were 665 holders of record of Portfolio I and 257 holders of record of Portfolio II, owning 644 and 267 units, respectively. As of December 31, 2002, there were 665 holders of record of Portfolio I and 258 holders of record of Portfolio II, owning a total of 644 and 267 units, respectively. No public trading market has developed for the Units, and it is not anticipated that such a market will develop in the future. There were no cash distributions to the partners of either of the Ventures for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 or 2002. In accordance with the respective Agreements of Limited Partnership, there are no material restrictions on the Partnerships' ability to make cash distributions. Future cash distributions are subject to the order of distributions as stipulated by the Venture's plan of Reorganization (see "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note A" for further details of the order of distribution). The source of future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, the timing of debt maturities, property sales and/or refinancings. The Venture's distribution policies are reviewed on a quarterly basis. In light of the junior debt requiring payments based on cash flow and the additional capital expenditures required at the Venture's properties as well as the payments due under the Venture's Plan of Reorganization, it is not expected that there will be sufficient funds to be distributed to the Venture's partners in the foreseeable future. See "Item 2. Description of Properties - Capital Improvements" for information relating to anticipated capital expenditures at the properties. As a result of tender offers, AIMCO and its affiliates currently own 119 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio I representing 18.48% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio I of 20.48% at December 31, 2004. AIMCO and its affiliates currently own 67.42 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio II representing 25.25% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio II of 27.25% at December 31, 2004. The Venture is owned 70.69% by Portfolio I and 29.31% by Portfolio II which results in AIMCO and its affiliates currently owning 22.47% of the Venture. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will make one or more additional offers to acquire additional units of limited partnership interest in the Venture 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. Under the Partnership Agreements, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters, which would include without limitation, voting on certain amendments to the Venture Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Venture, 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 Venture and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. Item 6. Selected Financial Data (in thousands, except per interest data):
2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Total revenues from rental operations $ 30,574 $ 31,531 $ 32,471 $ 33,249 $ 31,015 Net loss $ (8,491) $ (7,134) $ (4,573) $ (2,910) $ (40) Net loss per limited Venture interest Portfolio I - 644 $ (9,134) $ (7,674) $ (4,921) $ (3,130) $ (43) interests Portfolio II - 267 $ (9,135) $ (7,674) $ (4,918) $ (3,131) $ (45) interests Total assets $ 55,279 $ 58,010 $ 62,731 $ 68,919 $ 68,879 Mortgage loans and notes $171,387 $170,492 $174,062 $178,940 $179,809
The above selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the combined financial statements and the related notes. Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation This item should be read in conjunction with the combined financial statements and other items contained elsewhere in this report. The Venture's financial results depend upon a number of factors including the ability to attract and maintain tenants at the investment properties, interest rates on mortgage loans, costs incurred to operate the investment properties, general economic conditions and weather. As part of the ongoing business plan of the Venture, the Managing General Partner monitors the rental market environment of its investment properties to assess the feasibility of increasing rents, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Venture from increases in expenses. As part of this plan, the Managing General Partner attempts to protect the Venture 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 Venture such as the local economic climate and weather, can adversely or positively affect the Venture's financial results. Results from Operations 2004 compared with 2003 The Venture recorded a net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 of approximately $8,491,000 compared to a net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 of approximately $7,134,000 (see "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data Note I - Income Taxes" for a reconciliation of these amounts to the Venture's federal taxable loss). The increase in net loss for this twelve month period is due to a decrease in total revenues and an increase in total expenses. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 as compared to December 31, 2003 the decrease in total revenues is due to decreases in rental income and casualty gains partially offset by an increase in other income. The decrease in rental income is the result of the decrease in occupancy at eleven of the properties along with decreases in average annual rental rates at Scotchollow, Pathfinder Village, Terrace Gardens and The Bluffs. These decreases more than offset the occupancy increases at four of the properties. Other income increased primarily due to increases in utility reimbursements and lease cancellation fees offset by a decrease in late charges by the properties. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, the Venture recorded a net casualty gain of approximately $45,000 at Terrace Garden Apartments. The casualty gain related to a winter ice storm, occurring in February 2004, which caused damage to 32 units at the property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $74,000 offset by approximately $8,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off and approximately $21,000 of emergency repairs made at the property. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, the Venture recorded a net casualty gain of approximately $164,000. The casualty gain resulted from fires at both Shadowood and Pathfinder Village Apartments. In September 2002 a fire at Shadowood Apartments caused damage to eight units at the property. A net casualty gain of approximately $65,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $78,000 offset by approximately $13,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. In February 2003, a fire at Pathfinder Village Apartments caused damage to five units at the property. A net casualty gain of approximately $99,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was a result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $118,000 offset by approximately $19,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. Total expenses for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2004 as compared to December 31, 2003 increased due to increases in operating, depreciation, and property tax expenses partially offset by decreases in general and administrative, property management fees and interest expense. Operating expense increased due to increases in advertising, property and maintenance expenses. Advertising expense increased as a result of increased promotions and various advertising costs in an effort to increase occupancy at the properties. Property expenses increased due to increases in salaries and related employee expenses at twelve of the Venture's properties and utilities at eleven of the Venture's properties. Maintenance expense increased due to an increase in contract services at six of the Venture's properties and repairs at most of the properties. Depreciation expense increased due to property improvements and replacements placed into service during the past twelve months which are now being depreciated. The decrease in interest expense is attributable to a decrease in interest on the senior and junior debt due to principal reduction payments and a decrease in the amortization of the debt discount related to the mortgage participation liability, as a result of a change in estimate discussed below, partially offset by an increase in interest charged on advances from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. Property tax expense increased due to the increases in assessed value at ten of the Venture's properties. Property management fees decreased as a result of the decreases in rental income on which such fees are based. General and administrative expense decreased for the year ended December 31, 2004 due to a decrease in the costs associated with the annual tax return. Also included are reimbursements to the Managing General Partner allowed under the Partnership Agreement associated with the management of the Venture. In addition, 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. 2003 Compared with 2002 The Venture recorded a net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 of approximately $7,134,000 compared to a net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002 of approximately $4,573,000 (see "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplemental Data, Note I - Income Taxes" for a reconciliation of these amounts to the Venture's federal taxable loss). The increase in net loss for this twelve month period was due to a decrease in total revenues and an increase in total expenses. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 as compared to December 31, 2002 the decrease in total revenues was due to decreases in rental income and casualty gains partially offset by an increase in other income. The decrease in rental income was the result of the decrease in occupancy at five of the properties along with decreases in average annual rates at Scotchollow and Pathfinder Village. These decreases more than offset the occupancy increases at Watergate Apartments, Vista Village Apartments, Chapelle le Grande and Crosswood Park Apartments. Other income increased primarily due to increases in various fees charged by the properties. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, the Venture recorded a net casualty gain of approximately $164,000. The casualty gain resulted from fires at both Shadowood and Pathfinder Village Apartments. In September 2002 a fire at Shadowood Apartments caused damage to eight units at the property. A net casualty gain of approximately $65,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $78,000 offset by approximately $13,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. In February 2003, a fire at Pathfinder Village Apartments caused damage to five units at the property. A net casualty gain of approximately $99,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was a result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $118,000 offset by approximately $19,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. Total expenses for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2003 as compared to December 31, 2002 increased due to increases in operating and depreciation expenses partially offset by decreases in interest expense and property management fees. Property tax and general and administrative expenses remained relatively constant for the comparable periods. Operating expense increased due to increases in advertising, property, administrative, insurance and maintenance expenses. Advertising expense increased due to increased usage of the internet for advertising purposes. Property expenses increased due to increases in natural gas and other utility costs and salaries and other related employee expenses partially offset by decreases in lease renewal incentives and courtesy patrol costs primarily at Towers of Westchester Park. Administrative expenses increased due to an increase in the usage of temporary labor at Scotchollow and Crosswood Park Apartments and legal costs related to normal business at Scotchollow and the payment of environmental fines of approximately $55,000 at Casa de Monterey Apartments related to lead-based paint disclosures that were omitted from the property's lease agreements. Hazard insurance premiums increased at all of the Venture's investment properties. Some of the properties have suffered casualties which have additionally increased their insurance premiums. Maintenance expenses increased due primarily to increases in yard and ground work and plumbing and fixture repairs at many of the Venture's investment properties. Depreciation expense increased due to property improvements and replacements placed into service during the past twelve months which are now being depreciated. The decrease in interest expense was attributable to a decrease in interest on the senior and junior debt due to principal reduction payments partially offset by an increase in the amortization of the debt discount related to the mortgage participation liability. Property management fees decreased due to the decrease in rental income on which these fees are based. Liquidity and Capital Resources At December 31, 2004, the Venture had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $2,064,000 as compared to approximately $1,761,000 at December 31, 2003, an increase of approximately $303,000. The increase in cash and cash equivalents is a result of approximately $5,003,000 of cash provided by operating activities partially offset by approximately $1,632,000 and $3,068,000 of cash used in financing and investing activities, respectively. Cash used in financing activities consisted of principal payments on the mortgages encumbering the Venture's investment properties partially offset by advances from an affiliate. Cash used in investing activities consisted of property improvements and replacements and net deposits to restricted escrow accounts maintained by the mortgage lender partially offset by the receipt of insurance proceeds related to the casualty at Terrace Garden Apartments. The Venture invests its working capital reserves in interest bearing accounts. In December 2002, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner loaned approximately $3,000 to cover operating expenses at Pathfinder Village. This amount was repaid during the first quarter of 2003. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2004 and in December 2001, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner loaned the Venture's investment properties approximately $2,742,000 and $3,605,000, respectively, to cover expenses and capital expenditures required at all of the properties. In accordance with the terms of the Venture Agreement, interest is charged on these loans at the prime rate plus 3% (8.25% at December 31, 2004). At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the balance of the loans and accrued interest on the loans was approximately $7,335,000 and $4,186,000, respectively. Interest expense amounted to approximately $407,000, $287,000 and $290,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Certain affiliates of the former general partners may be entitled to receive various fees upon disposition of the properties. These fees will be paid from the disposition proceeds and are subordinated to the distributions required by the Venture's 1993 bankruptcy plan. There were no property dispositions for which proceeds were received during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 or 2002. The sufficiency of existing liquid assets to meet future liquidity and capital expenditure requirements is directly related to the level of capital expenditures required at the properties to adequately maintain the physical assets and other operating needs of the Venture and to comply with Federal, state and local legal and regulatory requirements. The Managing General Partner monitors developments in the area of legal and regulatory compliance. For example, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 mandates or suggests additional compliance measures with regard to governance, disclosure, audit and other areas. In light of these changes, the Venture expects that it will incur higher expenses related to compliance. The Venture is generally restricted to annual capital improvements of $300 per unit or approximately $888,000 for all of its properties. Such amount is equal to the required replacement reserve funding of the senior debt. As the Venture identifies properties which need additional capital improvements above $300 per unit, approval of the holders of the junior and senior debt is required due to the impact such expenditures have on the ability of the Venture to make required principal and interest payments out of the properties monthly cashflow on the junior debt. As such the Venture has identified approximately $6,440,000 of capital improvements that need to be made to the properties as a result of life safety issues, compliance with ADA requirements and general updating of the properties. Such improvements are expected to be completed during 2005 and are included in the additional capital improvements expected to be completed for each property, see Item 2. Capital Improvements. On November 2, 2004, the Venture, the holder of the senior debt and AIMCO Properties, L.P., which is also the holder of the junior debt, agreed that AIMCO Properties, L.P. would loan up to approximately $6,440,000 to the Venture (the "New Mezzanine Loan") to fund the above mentioned capital improvements that need to be made to the Venture's properties. The New Mezzanine Loan bears interest at a rate of prime plus 3% with unpaid interest being compounded monthly. The Venture, the holder of the senior debt and AIMCO Properties, L.P. also agreed that cash flow that would otherwise be used to repay the junior debt will instead be used to repay the New Mezzanine Loan, until such time as the New Mezzanine Loan and all accrued interest thereon is paid in full. The Venture's Managing General Partner believes that the payment of such amounts to reduce the New Mezzanine Loan instead of the junior debt will reduce the amount of the junior debt amortized prior to its maturity (therefore increasing the amount due) by an amount at least equal to the principal and interest on the New Mezzanine Loan, the effect of which will be to reduce the ultimate payment received by holders of outstanding Bankruptcy Claims (see Item 8. Financial Statements, Note D - Participating Mortgage Note) by a similar amount. Each of the Venture's properties is encumbered by senior and junior debt. The senior debt has an interest rate of 8.5% per annum and requires monthly payments of principal and interest. The junior debt has an interest rate of 10.84% per annum and the monthly payments are based on excess monthly cash flow for each property. All of the loans mature on January 1, 2008, and the senior debt includes prepayment penalties if paid prior to January 1, 2007. In 1997, these loans were recorded at the agreed valuation amount of $110,000,000, which was less than the $152,225,000 face amount of the senior debt. If the Venture defaults on the mortgage notes payable or is unable to pay the outstanding agreed valuation amounts upon maturity, then the note face amounts become due. Accordingly, the Venture deferred recognition of a gain of $42,225,000 in 1997, which is the difference between the note face amounts and the agreed valuation amounts. All the loans are cross-collateralized but they are not cross-defaulted. Therefore, a default by one property under the terms of its debt agreement does not in and of itself create a default under all of the senior and junior debt agreements. However, if the proceeds upon the sale or refinancing of any property are insufficient to fully repay the outstanding senior and junior debt related to that property, any deficiency is to be satisfied from the sale or refinancing of the remaining properties. Both on a short-term and long-term basis, the Managing General Partner monitors the rental market environment of each of the investment properties to assess the feasibility of increasing rents, maintaining or increasing occupancy levels and protecting the Venture from increases in expenses all of which have an impact on the Venture's liquidity. The Venture's assets are thought to be sufficient for any short-term needs (exclusive of capital improvements, as discussed above and below) of the Venture. The Senior Debt encumbering all of the properties totals approximately $99,869,000 and is being amortized over 25 years, with a balloon payment of $93,243,000 due January 2008. The Junior Debt, which also matures January 2008, totals approximately $22,123,000 and requires monthly payments based upon monthly excess cash flow for each property. Per the Junior Debt Agreements, excess cash flow is defined as revenue generated from the operation of a property less (1) operating expenses of the property, (2) the debt service payment for the Senior Loan, (3) tax and insurance reserve deposit, and (4) replacement reserve deposit. The Venture anticipates that cash flow is sufficient to meet the operating needs of the Venture as well as the requirements of the Senior Debt with any excess cash flow being utilized to meet the requirements of the Junior Debt. The Venture is also obligated under (i) purchase money subordinated note (the "Assignment Note") payable to the VMS/Stout Venture, an affiliate of the former general partner, which was issued in exchange for the assignment by the VMS/Stout Venture of its interest in the contract of sale to the Venture and (ii) an unsecured, nonrecourse promissory note (the "Long-Term Loan Agreement Fee Note") payable to the VMS/Stout Venture as consideration for arranging long-term financing. The Assignment Note is collateralized by the pledge from Portfolio I and Portfolio II of their respective interests in the Venture. The Assignment Note and Long-Term Arrangement Fee Notes had an outstanding principal balance at December 31, 2004 totaling approximately $42,060,000 are non-interest bearing and are subordinate to the senior and junior debt. AIMCO Properties, L.P., which owns the Managing General Partner and which is a controlled affiliate of AIMCO, purchased (i) the Junior Debt on November 19, 1999, (ii) a significant interest in the residual value of the properties on November 16, 1999 and (iii) a significant interest in the Bankruptcy Claims (as defined below) effective September 2000. These transactions occurred between AIMCO Properties, L.P. and an unrelated third party and thus had no effect on the combined financial statements of the Venture. Residual value is defined as the amount remaining from a sale of the Venture's investment properties or refinancing of the mortgages encumbering such investment properties after payment of selling or refinancing costs and repayment of the senior and junior Debt, plus accrued interest on each. The agreement states that the Venture will retain an amount equal to $13,500,000 plus accrued interest at 10% compounded monthly (the "Partnership Advance Account") from the proceeds. Interest began accruing on the Partnership Advance Account in 1993 when the bankruptcy plan was finalized. Any proceeds remaining after the Partnership Advance Account is fully funded are split equally (the "50/50 Split") between the Venture and AIMCO Properties, L.P. The Venture must repay the Assignment Note, the Long-term Loan Arrangement Fee Note and other pre-petition claims (collectively the "Bankruptcy Claims") which collectively total approximately $42,139,000 from the Partnership Advance Account. Any amounts remaining in the Partnership Advance Account after payment of the Bankruptcy Claims are split 75% to the Venture and 25% to AIMCO Properties, L.P. The Venture has recorded the estimated fair value of the participation feature as a mortgage participation liability of approximately $32,009,000 and $36,518,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Managing General Partner reevaluated the fair value of the participation feature during the year ended December 31, 2004 and concluded that the fair value of the participation feature should be reduced by approximately $4,509,000. The fair value of the participation feature was calculated based upon information currently available to the Managing General Partner and depends largely upon the fair value of the collateral properties. These fair values were determined using the net operating income of the properties capitalized at a rate deemed reasonable for the type of property adjusted for market conditions, the physical condition of the property and other factors. The reduction in the fair values of the participation feature is attributable to an increase in the estimated value of the junior loans and advances from the Managing General Partner that will be due at maturity partially offset by an increase in the estimated fair value of the collateral properties. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Venture amortized approximately $4,822,000 and $5,079,000, respectively, of the mortgage participation debt discount which is included in interest expense. The related mortgage participation debt discount at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was approximately $13,455,000 and $22,786,000, respectively. There were no cash distributions to the partners of either of the Ventures for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 or 2002. In accordance with the respective Agreements of Limited Partnership, there are no material restrictions on the Partnerships' ability to make cash distributions. Future cash distributions are subject to the order of distributions as stipulated by the Venture's plan of Reorganization (see "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note A" for further details of the order of distribution). The source of future cash distributions will depend on the levels of net cash generated from operations, the timing of debt maturities, property sales and/or refinancings. The Ventures distribution policies are reviewed on a quarterly basis. In light of the junior debt requiring payments based on cash flow and the additional capital expenditures required at the Venture's properties as well as the payments due under the Venture's Plan of Reorganization, it is not expected that there will be sufficient funds to be distributed to the Venture's partners in the foreseeable future. As a result of tender offers, AIMCO and its affiliates currently own 119 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio I representing 18.48% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio I of 20.48% at December 31, 2004. AIMCO and its affiliates currently own 67.42 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio II representing 25.25% at December 31, 2004 of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio II of 27.25%. The Venture is owned 70.69% by Portfolio I and 29.31% by Portfolio II which results in AIMCO and its affiliates currently owning 22.47% of the Venture. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will make one or more additional offers to acquire additional units of limited partnership interest in the Venture 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. Under the Partnership Agreements, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters, which would include without limitation, voting on certain amendments to the Venture Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Venture, 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 Venture 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 Venture's significant accounting policies is included in "Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" which is included in the combined financial statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements". The Managing General Partner believes that the consistent application of these policies enables the Venture to provide readers of the financial statements with useful and reliable information about the Venture's operating results and financial condition. The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the Venture 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 Venture's accounting policies in many areas. The Venture believes that of its significant accounting policies, the following may involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Investment properties are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation, unless considered impaired. If events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a property may be impaired, the Venture will make an assessment of its recoverability by estimating the undiscounted future cash flows, excluding interest charges, of the property. If the carrying amount exceeds the aggregate future cash flows, the Venture would recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the property. Real property investments are subject to varying degrees of risk. Several factors may adversely affect the economic performance and value of the Venture's investment properties. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the national, regional and local economic climate; local conditions, such as an oversupply of multifamily properties; competition from other available multifamily property owners and changes in market rental rates. Any adverse changes in these factors could cause an impairment in the Venture's assets. Revenue Recognition The Venture generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less. The Venture 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 Venture 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. Participating Mortgage Note The Venture has a participating mortgage note which requires it to record the estimated fair value of the participation feature as a liability and a debt discount. The fair value of the participation feature is calculated based upon information currently available to the Managing General Partner and depends largely upon the fair value of the collateral properties. These fair values are determined using the net operating income of the properties capitalized at a rate deemed reasonable for the type of property adjusted for market conditions, physical condition of the property and other factors. The Managing General Partner evaluates the fair value of the participation feature on an annual basis or as circumstances dictate that it should be analyzed. Item 7a. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk The Venture 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 Venture's cash and cash equivalents as well as interest paid on its indebtedness. As a policy, the Venture does not engage in speculative or leveraged transactions, nor does it hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes. The Venture is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of its borrowing activities used to maintain liquidity and fund business operations. To mitigate the impact of fluctuations in U.S. interest rates, the Venture maintains its debt as fixed rate in nature by borrowing on a long-term basis except for advances made from an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. These advances bear interest at the prime rate plus three basis points. Based on interest rates at December 31, 2004, an increase or decrease of 100 basis points in market interest rates would not have a material impact on the Venture. The following table summarizes the Venture's debt obligations at December 31, 2004. The interest rates represent the weighted-average rates. The fair value of the Venture's first mortgages, after discounting the scheduled loan payments to maturity, is approximately $104,744,000 at December 31, 2004. However, the Venture is precluded from refinancing the first mortgages until January 2007. The Managing General Partner believes that it is not appropriate to use the Venture's incremental borrowing rate for the second mortgages, as there is currently no market in which the Venture could obtain similar financing. Therefore, the Managing General Partner considers estimation of fair value to be impracticable for this indebtedness. The Managing General Partner does not believe that there have been any material changes in market risk exposure between the current year and the preceding year. Long-term Debt Principal Weighted-average (in thousands) Interest Rate 2005 $ 1,972 8.50% 2006 2,201 8.50% 2007 2,403 8.50% 2008 115,416 8.95% $121,992 As principal payments for the junior loans are based upon monthly cash flow, all principal is assumed to be repaid at maturity. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data LIST OF COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Combined Balance Sheets - Years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 Combined Statements of Operations - Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 Combined Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit - Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 Combined Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 Notes to Combined Financial Statements Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The Partners VMS National Properties Joint Venture We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of VMS National Properties Joint Venture as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the related combined statements of operations, changes in partners' deficit, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Venture'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 Venture's internal control over financial reporting. Our audit 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 Venture'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 combined financial position of VMS National Properties Joint Venture at December 31, 2004 and 2003, and the combined results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2004, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. /s/ERNST & YOUNG LLP Greenville, South Carolina March 21, 2005 VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands)
December 31, 2004 2003 Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,064 $ 1,761 Receivables and deposits 2,009 1,709 Restricted escrows 1,115 896 Other assets 737 585 Investment properties (Notes B and H): Land 13,404 13,404 Buildings and related personal property 155,459 152,044 Less accumulated depreciation (119,509) (112,389) 49,354 53,059 $ 55,279 $ 58,010 Liabilities and Partners' Deficit Liabilities Accounts payable $ 1,328 $ 1,154 Tenant security deposits liabilities 855 849 Accrued property taxes 695 600 Other liabilities 827 821 Accrued interest 560 798 Due to affiliate (Note F) 7,335 4,190 Mortgage notes payable, including $22,123 due to an affiliate at 2004 and $22,521 at 2003 (Note B) 121,992 124,242 Notes payable (Note C) 42,060 42,060 Deferred gain on extinguishment of debt (Note A) 42,225 42,225 Mortgage participation liability (Note D) 18,554 13,732 Partners' Deficit (181,152) (172,661) $ 55,279 $ 58,010 See Accompanying Notes to Combined Financial Statements
VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE COMBINED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per limited partnership interest data)
For The Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 Revenues: Rental income $ 28,189 $29,054 $29,692 Other income 2,340 2,313 2,266 Casualty gains (Note E) 45 164 513 Total revenues 30,574 31,531 32,471 Expenses: Operating 11,613 11,094 9,523 Property management fees to an affiliate 1,201 1,253 1,289 General and administrative 541 594 596 Depreciation 7,147 6,984 6,769 Interest, including approximately $8,512, $7,903 and $7,884 to an affiliate 16,383 16,732 16,877 Property taxes 2,180 2,008 1,990 Total expenses 39,065 38,665 37,044 Net loss (Note I) $ (8,491) $(7,134) $(4,573) Net loss allocated to general partners (2%) $ (170) $ (143) $ (91) Net loss allocated to limited partners (98%) (8,321) (6,991) (4,482) $ (8,491) $(7,134) $(4,573) Net loss per limited partnership interest: Portfolio I (644 interests issued and outstanding) $ (9,134) $(7,674) $(4,921) Portfolio II (267 interests issued and outstanding) $ (9,135) $(7,674) $(4,918) See Accompanying Notes to Combined Financial Statements
VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' DEFICIT (in thousands)
VMS National Residential Portfolio I Limited Partners General Accumulated Subscription Partner Deficit Notes Total Total Partners' deficit at December 31, 2001 $(3,577) $(109,200) $ (502) $(109,702) $(113,279) Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2002 (64) (3,169) -- (3,169) (3,233) Partner's deficit at December 31, 2002 (3,641) (112,369) (502) (112,871) (116,512) Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2003 (101) (4,942) -- (4,942) (5,043) Partners' deficit at December 31, 2003 (3,742) (117,311) (502) (117,813) (121,555) Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2004 (120) (5,882) -- (5,882) (6,002) Partners' deficit at December 31, 2004 $(3,862) $(123,193) $ (502) $(123,695) $(127,557)
VMS National Residential Portfolio II Limited Partners General Accumulated Subscription Partner Deficit Notes Total Total Partners' deficit at December 31, $(1,497) $(45,850) $ (328) $(46,178) $ (47,675) 2001 Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2002 (27) (1,313) -- (1,313) (1,340) Partner's deficit at December 31, 2002 (1,524) (47,163) (328) (47,491) (49,015) Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2003 (42) (2,049) -- (2,049) (2,091) Partners' deficit at December 31, 2003 (1,566) (49,212) (328) (49,540) (51,106) Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2004 (50) (2,439) -- (2,439) (2,489) Partners' deficit at December 31, 2004 $(1,616) $(51,651) $ (328) (51,979) (53,595) Combined partners' deficit at December 31, 2004 $(5,478) $(174,844) $ (830)$(175,674) $(181,152) See Accompanying Notes to Combined Financial Statements
VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands)
For The Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $(8,491) $(7,134) $(4,573) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation 7,147 6,984 6,769 Amortization of mortgage discounts 4,822 5,079 4,562 Casualty gain (45) (164) (513) Change in accounts: Receivables and deposits (321) 45 (135) Other assets (152) (207) (70) Accounts payable (353) 509 (560) Tenant security deposit liabilities 6 (44) (120) Accrued interest 1,886 1,032 757 Accrued property taxes 95 (3) 34 Due to affiliate 403 291 291 Other liabilities 6 (1) 461 Net cash provided by operating activities 5,003 6,387 6,903 Cash flows from investing activities: Property improvements and replacements (2,923) (2,786) (4,187) Insurance proceeds received 74 196 656 Net (deposits to) withdrawals from restricted escrows (219) (47) 611 Net cash used in investing activities (3,068) (2,637) (2,920) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on mortgage notes payable (4,374) (4,795) (6,225) Advances from (payments to) an affiliate 2,742 (3) 3 Net cash used in financing activities (1,632) (4,798) (6,222) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 303 (1,048) (2,239) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,761 2,809 5,048 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 2,064 $ 1,761 $ 2,809 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid for interest, including approximately $465, $1,600, and $1,984 paid to an affiliate $ 9,262 $10,346 $11,268 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash information: Accrued interest added to mortgage notes payable $ 2,124 $ 937 $ 1,053 Property improvements and replacements included in accounts payable and other liabilities $ 857 $ 330 $ 25 See Accompanying Notes to Combined Financial Statements
VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December 31, 2004 Note A - Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization: VMS National Properties Joint Venture (the "Venture") was formed as a general partnership pursuant to the Uniform Venture Act of the State of Illinois and a joint venture agreement (the "Venture Agreement") dated September 27, 1984, between VMS National Residential Portfolio I ("Portfolio I") and VMS National Residential Portfolio II ("Portfolio II") (collectively, the "Ventures"). Effective December 12, 1997, the managing general partner of each of the Ventures was transferred from VMS Realty Investment, Ltd. ("VMSRIL") (formerly VMS Realty Partners) to MAERIL, Inc. ("MAERIL" or the "Managing General Partner"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAE GP Corporation ("MAE GP") and an affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"). Effective February 25, 1998, MAE GP was merged with Insignia Properties Trust ("IPT"), which was an affiliate of Insignia. Effective October 1, 1998 and February 26, 1999, Insignia and IPT were respectively merged into Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"), a publicly traded real estate investment trust. Thus the Managing General Partner is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIMCO. The Venture Agreement provides that the Venture is to terminate on December 8, 2044, unless terminated prior to such date. The Venture owns and operates 15 residential apartment complexes located in or near major urban areas in the United States. Pursuant to the terms of the Joint Venture Agreement for the Venture and the respective Venture Agreements for Portfolio I and Portfolio II, the Managing General Partner will manage Portfolio I, Portfolio II, VMS National Properties and each of the Venture's operating properties. The Limited Partners do not participate in or control the management of their respective partnership, except that certain events must be approved by the Limited Partners. These events include: (1) voluntary dissolution of either Portfolio I or Portfolio II, and (2) amending substantive provisions of either Venture Agreement. Basis of Accounting: The accompanying financial statements represent the combined financial statements of Portfolio I, Portfolio II, and the Venture. Significant interpartnership accounts and transactions have been eliminated from these combined financial statements. Allocation of Income, Loss, and Distributions: The operating profits and losses of VMS National Properties Joint Venture are allocated to Portfolio I and Portfolio II based on their respective ownership of VMS National Properties Joint Venture which is 70.69% and 29.31%, respectively. Portfolio I and Portfolio II then combine their respective share of the operating profits and losses of VMS National Properties Joint Venture with their respective operating profits and losses which is then allocated 98% to the respective limited partners and 2% to the respective general partners of both Portfolio I and Portfolio II. Operating cash flow distributions for Portfolio I and Portfolio II will be made at the discretion of the Managing General Partner subject to the order of distribution indicated in the Venture's Second Amended and Restated Plan of Reorganization (the "Plan") as approved by the US Bankruptcy Court in September 1993. Such distributions will be allocated first to the respective Limited Partners in an amount equal to 12% per year (on a noncumulative basis) of their contributed capital; then, to the general partners, a subordinated incentive fee equal to 10.45% of remaining operating cash flow; and finally, of the balance to be distributed, 98% to the Limited Partners and 2% to the general partners. Distributions of proceeds arising from the sale or refinancing of the Venture's properties will be allocated to Portfolio I and Portfolio II in proportion to their respective Venture interests subject to the order of distribution indicated in the Plan and approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Distributions by Portfolio I and Portfolio II will then be allocated as follows: (1) first to the Limited Partners in an amount equal to their aggregate capital contributions; (2) then to the general partners in an amount equal to their aggregate capital contributions; (3) then, among the Limited Partners, an amount equal to $62,000,000 multiplied by the respective percentage interest of Portfolio I or Portfolio II in the Venture; and (4) finally, of the balance, 76% to the Limited Partners and 24% to the general partners. In any event, there shall be allocated to the general partners not less than 1% of profits or losses. Use of Estimates: The preparation of 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. Fair Value of Financial Instruments: Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("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 Venture believes that the carrying amount of its financial instruments (except for long term debt) approximates their fair value due to the short term maturity of these instruments. The Venture 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 Venture for similar term, fully amortizing long term debt. The fair value of the Venture's first mortgages, after discounting the scheduled loan payments to maturity, is approximately $104,744,000. However, the Venture is precluded from refinancing the first mortgages until January 2007. The Managing General Partner believes that it is not appropriate to use the Venture's incremental borrowing rate for the second mortgages, the Assignment Note and the Long Term Arrangement Fee Note, as there is no market in which the Venture could obtain similar financing. Therefore, the Managing General Partner considers estimation of fair value to be impracticable for this indebtedness. 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. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, cash balances included approximately $1,908,000 and $1,613,000, respectively, that are maintained by an affiliated management company on behalf of affiliated entities in cash concentration accounts. Tenant Security Deposits: The Venture requires security deposits from lessees for the duration of the lease and such deposits are included in receivables and deposits. The security deposits are refunded when the tenant vacates, provided the tenant has not damaged its space, and is current on its rental payments. Investment Properties: Investment properties consist of fifteen apartment complexes and are stated at cost. Acquisition fees are capitalized as a cost of real estate. The Venture capitalizes all expenditures in excess of $250 that clearly relate to the acquisition and installation of real and personal property components. These expenditures include costs incurred to replace existing property components, costs incurred to add a material new feature to a property, and costs that increase the useful life or service potential of a property component. These 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 Venture records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations when events and circumstances indicate that 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 recorded in the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 or 2002. Escrows: In connection with the December 1997 refinancing of the Venture's 15 remaining properties, a replacement escrow was required for each property. Each property was required to deposit an initial lump sum amount plus make monthly deposits over the term of the loan, which varies by property. These funds are to be used to cover replacement costs. The balance of the replacement reserves at December 31, 2004 and 2003 is approximately $1,115,000 and $896,000, respectively, including interest. Depreciation: Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 25 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and five to fifteen years for personal property. Leases: The Venture generally leases apartment units for twelve-month terms or less. The Venture 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 Venture 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. Deferred Costs: 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. Advertising Costs: The Venture expenses the cost of advertising as incurred. Advertising costs of approximately $553,000, $471,000 and $390,000, are included in operating expense for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. 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 establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services, geographic areas, and major customers. As defined in SFAS No. 131, the Venture has only one reportable segment. Deferred Gain on Extinguishment of Debt: When the senior and junior loans refinanced in 1997, the senior loans were recorded at the agreed valuation amount of $110,000,000, which was less than the $152,225,000 face amount of the senior debt. If the Venture defaults on the mortgage notes payable or is unable to pay the outstanding agreed valuation amounts upon maturity, then the note face amounts become due. Accordingly, the Venture deferred recognition of a gain of $42,225,000, which is the difference between the note face amounts and the agreed valuation amounts. Income Taxes: Taxable income or loss of the Venture is reported in the income tax returns of its partners. Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is made in the financial statements of the Venture. Note B - Mortgage Notes Payable
Principal Principal Principal Balance At Balance At Balance December 31, December 31, Period Due At Property 2004 2003 Amortized Maturity (in thousands) (in thousands) North Park Apartments 1st mortgage $ 5,750 $ 5,856 25 yrs $ 5,376 2nd mortgage 2,446 2,248 (A) (A) Chapelle Le Grande 1st mortgage 2,955 3,005 25 yrs 2,759 2nd mortgage 1,205 1,141 (A) (A) Terrace Gardens 1st mortgage 4,083 4,159 25 yrs 3,818 2nd mortgage 1,421 1,305 (A) (A) Forest Ridge Apartments 1st mortgage 5,434 5,533 25 yrs 5,073 2nd mortgage 566 663 (A) (A) Scotchollow 1st mortgage 26,834 27,326 25 yrs 25,054 2nd mortgage 8,861 8,029 (A) (A) Pathfinder Village 1st mortgage 12,380 12,626 25 yrs 11,576 2nd mortgage 2,816 2,639 (A) (A) Buena Vista Apartments 1st mortgage 4,562 4,646 25 yrs 4,260 2nd mortgage 62 445 (A) (A) Mountain View Apartments 1st mortgage 6,592 6,713 25 yrs 6,154 2nd mortgage (B) -- 275 (A) (A) Crosswood Park 1st mortgage 5,120 5,215 25 yrs 4,788 2nd mortgage 299 458 (A) (A) Casa de Monterey 1st mortgage 3,772 3,847 25 yrs 3,479 2nd mortgage 268 496 (A) (A) The Bluffs 1st mortgage 3,429 3,492 25 yrs 3,202 2nd mortgage 1,349 1,232 (A) (A) Watergate Apartments 1st mortgage 2,665 2,718 25 yrs 2,492 2nd mortgage 840 768 (A) (A) Shadowood Apartments 1st mortgage 2,074 2,109 25 yrs 1,936 2nd mortgage 88 234 (A) (A) Vista Village Apartments 1st mortgage 3,059 3,111 25 yrs 2,856 2nd mortgage 1,215 1,103 (A) (A) Towers of Westchester Park 1st mortgage 11,160 11,365 25 yrs 10,420 2nd mortgage 687 1,485 (A) (A) Totals $121,992 $124,242 $93,243
(A) Payments are based on excess monthly cash flow with any unpaid balance due at maturity. Excess monthly cash flow is defined as revenue generated from the operation of a property less: (1) operating expenses of the property; (2) the debt service payment for the senior loan; (3) the tax and insurance reserve deposit; and (4) the replacement reserve deposit. (B) Second mortgage loan was satisfied in 2004. Interest rates are 8.50% and 10.84% for the fixed rate first and second mortgages, respectively. All notes mature January 1, 2008. The senior debt includes prepayment penalties if repaid prior to January 1, 2007. All of the loans are cross-collateralized, but they are not cross-defaulted; therefore, a default by one property under the terms of its debt agreement does not in and of itself create a default under all of the senior and junior debt agreements. However, if the proceeds upon the sale or refinancing of any property are insufficient to fully repay the outstanding senior or junior debt related to that property, any deficiency is to be satisfied from the sale or refinancing of the remaining properties. Scheduled principal payments on mortgage notes payable subsequent to December 31, 2004 are as follows (in thousands): 2005 $ 1,972 2006 2,201 2007 2,403 2008 115,416 $121,992 As principal payments for the junior loans are based upon monthly cash flow, all principal is assumed to be repaid at maturity. Note C - Notes Payable Assignment Note: The Venture executed a purchase money subordinated note (the "Assignment Note") payable to the VMS/Stout Venture, an affiliate of the former general partner, in exchange for the assignment by the VMS/Stout Venture of its interest in the contract of sale to the Venture. The Assignment Note is collateralized by the pledge from Portfolio I and Portfolio II of their respective interests in the Venture. In November 1993, VMS Realty Partners assigned its 50% interest in the VMS/Stout Venture to the Partners Liquidating Trust which was established for the benefit of the former creditors of VMS Realty Partners and its affiliates. At December 31, 2004 and 2003 the $38,810,000 Assignment Note is non-interest bearing and is payable only after payment of debt of higher priority, including the senior and junior mortgage notes payable. Pursuant to SOP 90-7, the Assignment Note, the Long-Term Loan Arrangement Fee Note (as defined below) and related accrued interest were adjusted to the present value of amounts to be paid using an estimated current interest rate of 11.5%. Interest expense was being recognized through the amortization of the discount which became fully amortized in January 2000. Long-Term Loan Arrangement Fee Note: The Venture executed an unsecured, nonrecourse promissory note (the "Long-Term Loan Arrangement Fee Note") payable to the VMS/Stout Venture as consideration for arranging long-term financing. The note in the amount of $3,250,000 does not bear interest and is payable only after debt of a higher priority, including senior and junior mortgage loans have been repaid. Note D - Participating Mortgage Note AIMCO Properties, L.P., which owns the Managing General Partner and which is a controlled affiliate of AIMCO, purchased (i) the junior debt on November 19, 1999; (ii) a significant interest in the residual value of the properties on November 16, 1999, and (iii) a significant interest in the Bankruptcy Claims (as defined below) effective September 2000. These transactions occurred between AIMCO Properties, L.P. and an unrelated third party and thus had no effect on the combined financial statements of the Venture. Residual value is defined as the amount remaining from a sale of the Venture's investment properties or refinancing of the mortgages encumbering such investment properties after payment of selling or refinancing costs and repayment of the senior and junior debt, plus accrued interest on each. The agreement states that the Venture will retain an amount equal to $13,500,000 plus accrued interest at 10% compounded monthly (the "Partnership Advance Account") from the proceeds. Interest began accruing on the Partnership Advance Account in 1993 when the bankruptcy plan was finalized. Any proceeds remaining after the Partnership Advance Account is fully funded are split equally (the "50/50 Split") between the Venture and AIMCO Properties, L.P. The Venture must repay the Assignment Note, the Long-term Loan Arrangement Fee Note and other pre-petition claims (collectively the "Bankruptcy Claims") which collectively total approximately $42,139,000 from the Partnership Advance Account. Any amounts remaining in the Partnership Advance Account after payment of the Bankruptcy Claims are split 75% to the Venture and 25% to AIMCO Properties, L.P. The Venture has recorded the estimated fair value of the participation feature as a mortgage participation liability of approximately $32,009,000 and $36,518,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The Managing General Partner reevaluated the fair value of the participation feature during the year ended December 31, 2004 and concluded that the fair value of the participation feature should be reduced by approximately $4,509,000. The fair value of the participation feature was calculated based upon information currently available to the Managing General Partner and depends largely upon the fair value of the collateral properties. These fair values were determined using the net operating income of the properties capitalized at a rate deemed reasonable for the type of property adjusted for market conditions, the physical condition of the property and other factors. The reduction in the fair values of the participation feature is attributable to an increase in the estimated value of the junior loans and advances from the Managing General Partner that will be due at maturity partially offset by an increase in the estimated fair value of the collateral properties. During the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, the Venture amortized approximately $4,822,000 and $5,079,000, respectively, of the mortgage participation debt discount which is included in interest expense. The related mortgage participation debt discount at December 31, 2004 and 2003 was approximately $13,455,000 and $22,786,000, respectively. Note E - Casualty Gain During the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, a net casualty gain of approximately $45,000 was recorded at Terrace Gardens Apartments. The casualty gain related to a winter ice storm, occurring in February 2004, which caused damage to 32 units at the property. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $74,000 offset by approximately $8,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off and approximately $21,000 of emergency repairs made at the property. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2003, the Venture recorded a net casualty gain of approximately $164,000. The casualty gain resulted from fires at both Shadowood and Pathfinder Village Apartments. In September 2002 a fire at Shadowood Apartments caused damage to eight units at the property. A net casualty gain of approximately $65,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $78,000 offset by approximately $13,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. In February 2003, a fire at Pathfinder Village Apartments caused damage to five units at the property. A net casualty gain of approximately $99,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was a result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $118,000 offset by approximately $19,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2002, the Venture recorded a net casualty gain of approximately $513,000. The casualty gain resulted from both a fire and wind damage at Chappelle Le Grande, a fire at Scotchollow and wind damage at Terrace Gardens as discussed below. In March 2002, a wind storm caused roof damage at Chappelle Le Grande. The gain of approximately $62,000 associated with this casualty was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $74,000 offset by approximately $12,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. In February 2002, a fire at Chappelle Le Grande caused damage to the clubhouse and surrounding structures. A net casualty gain of approximately $69,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $126,000 offset by approximately $15,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off and approximately $42,000 of emergency repairs made at the property. In January 2002, a fire caused damage to the fitness center at Scotchollow. A net casualty gain of approximately $349,000 was recorded in relation to this fire. The gain was a result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $423,000 offset by approximately $74,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. During 2001, a net casualty gain of approximately $40,000 was recorded at Terrace Gardens. The casualty gain related to wind damage in April 2001. The gain was the result of the receipt of insurance proceeds of approximately $58,000 offset by approximately $18,000 of undepreciated property improvements and replacements being written off. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2002, final insurance proceeds of approximately $33,000 related to this casualty were received and recorded as an additional casualty gain. Note F - Transactions With Affiliated Parties The Venture has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Venture activities. The Revised and Amended Asset Management Agreement provides for (i) certain payments to affiliates for real estate advisory services and asset management of the Venture's retained properties for an annual compensation of $300,000 adjusted annually by the consumer price index and (ii) reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Venture up to $100,000 per annum. Asset management fees of approximately $323,000, $325,000 and $326,000 were earned and paid to affiliates of the Managing General Partner for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. These fees are included in general and administrative expenses. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner receive a percentage of the gross receipts from all of the Venture's properties as compensation for providing property management services. The Venture paid to such affiliates approximately $1,201,000, $1,253,000 and $1,289,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner charged the Venture reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $100,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. At December 31, 2003, approximately $4,000 of such fees were accrued by the Venture and are included in due to affiliate on the accompanying combined balance sheet. No amounts were owed at December 31, 2004. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Venture paid fees related to construction management services provided by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner of approximately $168,000, $130,000 and $308,000, respectively, and are included in investment properties. The construction management service fees are calculated based on a percentage of current year additions to investment properties. An affiliate of the Managing General Partner received bookkeeping reimbursements in the amount of approximately $123,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, which are included in operating expenses. Prepetition property management fees were approved by the Bankruptcy Court for payment to a former affiliate. This allowed claim may be paid only from available Venture cash. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the outstanding balance of approximately $79,000 is included in other liabilities. In December 2002, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner loaned approximately $3,000 to cover operating expenses at Pathfinder Village. This amount was repaid during the first quarter of 2003. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2004 and in December 2001, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner loaned the Venture's investment properties approximately $2,742,000 and $3,605,000, respectively, to cover expenses and capital expenditures required at all of the properties. In accordance with the terms of the Venture Agreement, interest is charged on these loans at the prime rate plus 3% (8.25% at December 31, 2004). At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the balance of the loans and accrued interest on the loans was approximately $7,335,000 and $4,186,000, respectively, and is included in due to affiliate. Interest expense amounted to approximately $407,000, $287,000 and $290,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Certain affiliates of the former general partners and the VMS/Stout Venture may be entitled to receive various fees upon disposition of the properties. These fees will be paid from the disposition proceeds and are subordinated to the distributions required by the bankruptcy plan. There were no property dispositions for which proceeds were received during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 or 2002. The junior debt of approximately $22,123,000 and $22,521,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, is held by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The monthly principal and interest payments are based on monthly excess cash flow for each property, as defined in the mortgage agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Venture recognized interest expense on the junior debt of approximately $2,444,000, $2,534,000 and $3,029,000, respectively. The Venture insures its properties 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 and vehicle liability. The Venture insures its properties above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the Managing General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, the Venture was charged by AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $423,000, $474,000 and $574,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration. As a result of tender offers, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 119 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio I representing 18.48% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio I of 20.48% at December 31, 2004. AIMCO and its affiliates owned 67.42 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio II representing 25.25% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio II of 27.25% at December 31, 2004. The Venture is owned 70.69% by Portfolio I and 29.31% by Portfolio II which results in AIMCO and its affiliates currently owning 22.47% of the Venture. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will make one or more additional offers to acquire additional units of limited partnership interest in the Venture 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. Under the Venture Agreements, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters, which would include without limitation, voting on certain amendments to the Venture Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Venture, 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 Venture and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. Note G - Subscription Notes And Accrued Interest Receivable Portfolio I and Portfolio II executed promissory notes requiring cash contributions from the partners aggregating $136,800,000 to the capital of Portfolios I and II for 644 and 267 units, respectively. Of this amount, approximately $135,060,000 was contributed in cash through December 31, 2004, and $910,000 was deemed uncollectible and written-off prior to December 31, 2004. The following table represents the remaining Limited Partners' subscription notes principal balances and the related accrued interest receivable at December 31, 2004 (in thousands): Portfolio I Portfolio II Subscription notes receivable $502 $328 Accrued interest receivable 63 67 Allowance for uncollectible interest receivable (63) (67) Total subscription notes and accrued interest receivable $502 $328 All amounts outstanding at December 31, 2004, are considered past due and bear interest at the default rate of 18%. No interest will be recognized until collection is assured. The balances have been appropriately included as a reduction of Partners' Capital. Note H - Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation
Initial Cost (in thousands) Buildings and Costs Provision Capitalized to Related Subsequent to Reduce to Personal Description Encumbrances Land Property Acquisition Fair Value (in thousands) (in thousands) North Park Apartments $ 8,196 $ 557 $ 8,349 $ 2,683 $ -- Chapelle Le Grande 4,160 166 3,873 1,263 -- Terrace Garden 5,504 433 4,517 2,271 -- Forest Ridge Apartments 6,000 701 6,930 2,443 -- Scotchollow 35,695 3,510 19,344 9,060 -- Pathfinder Village 15,196 3,040 11,698 6,098 (1,250) Buena Vista Apartments 4,624 893 4,538 1,157 -- Mountain View Apartments 6,592 1,289 8,490 2,253 -- Crosswood Park 5,419 611 8,597 3,572 (2,000) Casa De Monterey 4,040 869 6,136 2,256 -- The Bluffs 4,778 193 3,667 1,011 -- Watergate Apartments 3,505 263 5,625 2,173 -- Shadowood Apartments 2,162 209 3,393 1,189 -- Vista Village Apartments 4,274 568 5,209 1,877 -- Towers Of Westchester 11,847 529 13,491 5,119 -- Park TOTAL $121,992 $13,831 $113,857 $44,425 $(3,250)
Gross Amount At Which Carried At December 31, 2004 (in thousands) Buildings Accum- And ulated Year of Date of Related Personal Deprec- Construc-Acquis- Depreciable Description Land Property Total iation tion ition Life Years North Park Apartments $ 557 $ 11,032 $ 11,589 $ 8,639 1968 11/14/84 5-30 yrs Chapelle Le Grande 166 5,136 5,302 3,998 1972 12/05/84 5-30 yrs Terrace Gardens 433 6,788 7,221 4,995 1973 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Forest Ridge Apartments 701 9,373 10,074 7,429 1974 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Scotchollow 3,510 28,404 31,914 22,038 1973 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Pathfinder Village 2,753 16,833 19,586 12,644 1971 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Buena Vista Apartments 893 5,695 6,588 4,551 1972 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Mountain View Apartments 1,289 10,743 12,032 7,640 1978 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Crosswood Park 471 10,309 10,780 7,292 1977 12/05/84 5-30 yrs Casa De Monterey 869 8,392 9,261 6,603 1970 10/26/84 5-30 yrs The Bluffs 193 4,678 4,871 3,801 1968 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Watergate Apartments 263 7,798 8,061 5,987 1972 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Shadowood Apartments 209 4,582 4,791 3,691 1974 11/14/84 5-30 yrs Vista Village Apartments 568 7,086 7,654 5,617 1971 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Towers Of Westchester 529 18,610 19,139 14,584 1971 10/26/84 5-30 yrs Park TOTAL $13,404 $155,459 $168,863 $119,509
The aggregate cost of the investment properties for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2004 and 2003, is approximately $185,671,000 and $182,545,000, respectively. The accumulated depreciation for Federal income tax purposes at December 31, 2004 and 2003, is approximately $154,247,000 and $151,469,000, respectively. Reconciliation of Investment Properties and Accumulated Depreciation (in thousands): 2004 2003 2002 Investment Properties Balance at beginning of year $165,448 $162,478 $159,460 Property improvements and replacements 3,450 3,091 3,369 Dispositions of property (35) (121) (351) Balance at end of year $168,863 $165,448 $162,478 Accumulated Depreciation Balance at beginning of year $112,389 $105,494 $ 98,975 Additions charged to expense 7,147 6,984 6,769 Dispositions of property (27) (89) (250) Balance at end of year $119,509 $112,389 $105,494 Note I - Income Taxes The following is a reconciliation of reported net loss per the financial statements to the Federal taxable income to partners (in thousands except per unit amounts): 2004 2003 2002 Net loss as reported $ (8,491) $ (7,134) $ (4,573) Depreciation differences 4,368 4,120 1,437 Unearned income (62) 14 166 Casualty loss (45) (124) (566) Residual proceeds expense 4,822 5,079 4,562 Other 33 645 63 Federal taxable income $ 625 $ 2,600 $ 1,089 Portfolio I Allocation $ 441 $ 1,836 $ 768 Portfolio II Allocation 184 764 319 Net income per limited partnership interest: Portfolio I Allocation $ 2,772 $ 4,147 $ 2,569 Portfolio II Allocation 2,797 4,183 2,591 The following is a reconciliation between the Venture's reported amounts and Federal tax basis of net liabilities at December 31, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands): 2004 2003 Net liabilities as reported $(181,152) $(172,661) Land and buildings 16,808 17,099 Accumulated depreciation (34,738) (39,079) Syndication costs 17,650 17,650 Deferred gain 42,225 42,225 Other deferred costs 9,601 9,601 Other (52,213) (52,457) Notes payable 4,882 4,882 Subscription notes receivable 1,837 1,837 Mortgage payable (47,727) (47,727) Residual proceeds liability 18,554 13,732 Accrued interest 9,571 9,571 Net liabilities - Federal tax basis $(194,702) $(195,327) Note J - Contingencies As previously disclosed, AIMCO Properties L.P. and NHP Management Company, both affiliates of the Managing General Partner, are defendants in an action in the United States District Court, District of Columbia. The plaintiffs have styled their complaint as a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and seek to certify state subclasses in California, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Specifically, the plaintiffs contend that AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to compensate maintenance workers for time that they were required to be "on-call". Additionally, plaintiffs allege AIMCO Properties L.P. failed to comply with the FLSA in compensating maintenance workers for time that they worked in responding to a call while "on-call". The defendants have filed an answer to the amended complaint denying the substantive allegations. Discovery relating to the certification of the collective action has concluded and briefing is currently underway. 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 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 Venture's combined financial condition or results of operations. The Venture is unaware of any other pending or outstanding litigation matters involving it or its investment properties 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, 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 and operation of its properties, the Venture could potentially be liable for environmental liabilities or costs associated with its properties. Mold The Venture 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 Venture 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 a national policy and procedures to prevent or eliminate mold from its properties and the Managing General Partner believes that these measures will eliminate, or at least minimize, the effects that mold could have on residents. To date, the Venture 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 Venture's combined financial condition or results of operations. SEC Investigation As previously disclosed, the Central Regional Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") is conducting a formal investigation relating to certain matters. Although the staff of the SEC is not limited in the areas that it may investigate, AIMCO believes the areas of investigation include AIMCO's miscalculated monthly net rental income figures in third quarter 2003, forecasted guidance, accounts payable, rent concessions, vendor rebates, capitalization of payroll and certain other costs, and tax credit transactions. AIMCO is cooperating fully. AIMCO is not able to predict when the matter will be resolved. AIMCO 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 Venture's combined financial condition or results of operations. Note K - Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the Venture (in thousands, except per interest data):
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2004 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total (restated) (A) Total revenues $ 7,474 $ 7,453 $ 7,764 $ 7,883 $30,574 Total expenses 9,643 9,919 9,791 9,712 39,065 Net loss $(2,169) $(2,466) $(2,027) $(1,829)$ (8,491)
Net loss per limited partnership interest: Portfolio I (644 interests issued and outstanding) $(2,334) $(2,652) $(2,181) $(1,967)$ (9,134) Portfolio II (267 interests issued and outstanding) $(2,333) $(2,652) $(2,182) $(1,968)$ (9,135)
(A) The third quarter of 2004 has been restated to reflect a change in estimate which resulted in a decrease in the fair value of the mortgage participation liability effective July 1, 2004.
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 2003 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Total Total revenues $ 7,927 $ 8,041 $ 7,872 $ 7,691 $31,531 Total expenses 9,747 9,328 9,718 9,872 38,665 Net loss $(1,820) $(1,287) $(1,846) $(2,181) $(7,134)
Net loss per limited partnership interest: Portfolio I (644 interests issued and outstanding) $(1,958) $(1,385) $(1,986) $(2,345) $(7,674) Portfolio II (267 interests issued and outstanding) $(1,955) $(1,382) $(1,985) $(2,352) $(7,674)
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure None. Item 9a. Controls and Procedures (a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Venture'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 Venture's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Venture'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 Venture's principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively, have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Venture's disclosure controls and procedures are effective. (b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in the Venture'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 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Venture's internal control over financial reporting. Item 9b. Other Information None. PART III Item 10. Directors and Officers of the Venture The Ventures have no directors or officers. The Managing General Partner manages substantially all of the affairs and has general responsibility in all matters affecting the business of the Venture. Effective December 12, 1997, the managing general partner of each of the Ventures was transferred from VMS Realty Investment, Ltd. ("VMSRIL") (formerly VMS Realty Partners) to MAERIL, Inc. ("MAERIL" or the "Managing General Partner"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAE GP Corporation ("MAE GP") and an affiliate of Insignia Financial Group, Inc. ("Insignia"). Effective February 25, 1998, MAE GP was merged with Insignia Properties Trust ("IPT"), which is an affiliate of Insignia. Effective October 1, 1998 and February 26, 1999; Insignia and IPT were respectively merged into Apartment Investment and Management Company ("AIMCO"). Thus, the Managing General Partner is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of AIMCO. The names of the directors and executive officers of the Managing General Partner, their ages and the nature of all positions with the Managing General Partner presently held by them are set forth below. There are no family relationships between or among any directors or officers. Name Age Position Martha L. Long 45 Director and Senior Vice President Harry G. Alcock 43 Director and Executive Vice President Miles Cortez 61 Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Patti K. Fielding 41 Executive Vice President Paul J. McAuliffe 48 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Thomas M. Herzog 42 Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Stephen B. Waters 43 Vice President Martha L. Long has been a Director 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. Harry G. Alcock was appointed as a Director 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. Prior to October 1999 Mr. Alcock served as a Vice President of AIMCO from July 1996 to October 1997, when he was promoted to Senior Vice President Acquisitions where he served until October 1999. Mr. Alcock has had responsibility for acquisition and financing activities of AIMCO since July 1994. 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. Paul J. McAuliffe has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Managing General Partner since April 2002. Mr. McAuliffe has served as Executive Vice President of AIMCO since February 1999 and was appointed Chief Financial Officer of AIMCO in October 1999. From May 1996 until he joined AIMCO, Mr. McAuliffe was Senior Managing Director of Secured Capital Corp. Thomas M. Herzog was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Managing General Partner in February 2004 and of AIMCO in January 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 until 2000. Stephen B. Waters was appointed Vice President of the Managing General Partner in April 2004. Mr. Waters previously served as a Director of Real Estate Accounting since joining AIMCO in September 1999. Mr. Waters has responsibilities for real estate and partnership accounting with AIMCO. 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 directors and/or 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 board of directors of the Managing General Partner does not have a separate audit committee. As such, the board of directors of the Managing General Partner fulfills the functions of an audit committee. The board of directors has determined that Martha L. Long meets the requirement of an "audit committee financial expert". The directors and officers of the Managing General Partner with authority over the Venture are all employees of subsidiaries of AIMCO. AIMCO has adopted a code of ethics that applies to such directors 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. Executive Compensation No compensation or remuneration was paid by the Venture to any officer or director of the Managing General Partner. However, reimbursements and other payments have been made to the Venture's current and former managing general partners and their affiliates, as described in "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions". Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management (a) Security ownership of certain beneficial owners. Except as noted below, no persons or entity owns of record or is known by the Venture to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding Interests of either of the Ventures as of December 31, 2004. Entity Number of Units Percentage National Residential Portfolio I AIMCO Properties, L.P. 119.00 18.48% (an affiliate of AIMCO) National Residential Portfolio II AIMCO Properties, L.P. 67.42 25.25% (an affiliate of AIMCO) AIMCO Properties, L.P. is indirectly ultimately controlled by AIMCO. Its business address is 4582 S. Ulster St. Parkway, Suite 1100, Denver, Colorado 80237. (b) Security ownership of management. No officers or directors of MAERIL or of Prudential-Bache Properties, Inc., the general partners of the Ventures, own any Limited Venture Interests in the Ventures. No general partners, officers or directors of the general partners of the Venture possess the right to acquire a beneficial ownership of Interests in either of the Ventures. Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions The Venture has no employees and depends on the Managing General Partner and its affiliates for the management and administration of all Venture activities. The Revised and Amended Asset Management Agreement provides for (i) certain payments to affiliates for real estate advisory services and asset management of the Venture's retained properties for an annual compensation of $300,000 adjusted annually by the consumer price index and (ii) reimbursement of certain expenses incurred by affiliates on behalf of the Venture up to $100,000 per annum. Asset management fees of approximately $323,000, $325,000 and $326,000 were earned and paid to affiliates of the Managing General Partner for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. These fees are included in general and administrative expenses. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner receive a percentage of the gross receipts from all of the Venture's properties as compensation for providing property management services. The Venture paid to such affiliates approximately $1,201,000, $1,253,000 and $1,289,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Affiliates of the Managing General Partner charged the Venture reimbursement of accountable administrative expenses amounting to approximately $100,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. At December 31, 2003, approximately $4,000 of such fees were accrued by the Venture and are included in due to affiliate on the accompanying combined balance sheet. No amounts were owed at December 31, 2004. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Venture paid fees related to construction management services provided by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner of approximately $168,000, $130,000 and $308,000, respectively, and are included in investment properties. The construction management service fees are calculated based on a percentage of current year additions to investment properties. An affiliate of the Managing General Partner received bookkeeping reimbursements in the amount of approximately $123,000 for each of the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, which are included in operating expenses. Prepetition property management fees were approved by the Bankruptcy Court for payment to a former affiliate. This allowed claim may be paid only from available Venture cash. At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the outstanding balance of approximately $79,000 is included in other liabilities. In December 2002, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner loaned approximately $3,000 to cover operating expenses at Pathfinder Village. This amount was repaid during the first quarter of 2003. In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2004 and in December 2001, an affiliate of the Managing General Partner loaned the Venture's investment properties approximately $2,742,000 and $3,605,000, respectively, to cover expenses and capital expenditures required at all of the properties. In accordance with the terms of the Venture Agreement, interest is charged on these loans at the prime rate plus 3% (8.25% at December 31, 2004). At December 31, 2004 and 2003, the balance of the loans and accrued interest on the loans was approximately $7,335,000 and $4,186,000, respectively, and is included in due to affiliate. Interest expense amounted to approximately $407,000, $287,000 and $290,000 for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Certain affiliates of the former general partners and the VMS/Stout Venture may be entitled to receive various fees upon disposition of the properties. These fees will be paid from the disposition proceeds and are subordinated to the distributions required by the bankruptcy plan. There were no property dispositions for which proceeds were received during the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 or 2002. The junior debt of approximately $22,123,000 and $22,521,000 at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, is held by an affiliate of the Managing General Partner. The monthly principal and interest payments are based on monthly excess cash flow for each property, as defined in the mortgage agreement. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002, the Venture recognized interest expense on the junior debt of approximately $2,444,000, $2,534,000 and $3,029,000, respectively. The Venture insures its properties 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 and vehicle liability. The Venture insures its properties above the AIMCO limits through insurance policies obtained by AIMCO from insurers unaffiliated with the Managing General Partner. During the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003, and 2002, the Venture was charged by AIMCO and its affiliates approximately $423,000, $474,000 and $574,000, respectively, for insurance coverage and fees associated with policy claims administration. As a result of tender offers, AIMCO and its affiliates owned 119 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio I representing 18.48% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio I of 20.48% at December 31, 2004. AIMCO and its affiliates owned 67.42 units of limited partnership interest in Portfolio II representing 25.25% of the outstanding limited partnership interests, along with the 2% general partner interest for a combined ownership in Portfolio II of 27.25% at December 31, 2004. The Venture is owned 70.69% by Portfolio I and 29.31% by Portfolio II which results in AIMCO and its affiliates currently owning 22.47% of the Venture. It is possible that AIMCO or its affiliates will make one or more additional offers to acquire additional units of limited partnership interest in the Venture 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. Under the Venture Agreements, unitholders holding a majority of the Units are entitled to take action with respect to a variety of matters, which would include without limitation, voting on certain amendments to the Venture Agreement and voting to remove the Managing General Partner. Although the Managing General Partner owes fiduciary duties to the limited partners of the Venture, 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 Venture and its limited partners may come into conflict with the duties of the Managing General Partner to AIMCO as its sole stockholder. 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 2005. The aggregate fees billed for services rendered by Ernst & Young LLP for 2004, 2003 and 2002 are described below. Audit Fees. Fees for audit services totaled approximately $105,000, $101,000, and $105,000 for 2004, 2003, and 2002, 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 $46,000, $55,000 and $58,000 for 2004, 2003, and 2002, respectively. PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules (a) The following combined financial statements of the Venture are included in Item 8: Combined Balance Sheets at December 31, 2004 and 2003. Combined Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. Combined Statements of Changes in Partners' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002. Notes to Combined Financial Statements Schedules are omitted for the reason that they are inapplicable or equivalent information has been included elsewhere herein. The following items are incorporated by reference: Part V - Amended Restated Certificate and Agreement of: Item 1(b)(i) Limited Venture of VMS National Residential Portfolio I. Item 1(b)(ii) Limited Venture of VMS National Residential Portfolio II. Item 1(b)(iii) Joint Venture Agreement between VMS National Residential Portfolio I and VMS National Residential Portfolio II. Exhibit 3(a), VMS National Properties Joint Venture Agreement (Exhibit 3 to the Venture's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, is incorporated herein by reference). Exhibit 3(b), Amended and Restated Limited Venture Agreement and Certificate of Limited Venture of VMS National Properties Portfolio I (Exhibit 3 to the Venture's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, is incorporated herein by reference). Exhibit 3(c), Amended and Restated Limited Venture Agreement and Certificate of Limited Venture of VMS National Properties Portfolio II (Exhibit 3 to the Venture's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, is incorporated herein by reference). (b) Exhibits: See Exhibit index SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 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. VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE (Venture) VMS National Residential Portfolio I By: MAERIL, Inc. Managing General Partner By: /s/Martha L. Long Martha L. Long Senior Vice President /s/Stephen B. Waters By: Stephen B. Waters Vice President VMS National Residential Portfolio II By: /s/Martha L. Long Martha L. Long Senior Vice President /s/Stephen B. Waters By: Stephen B. Waters Vice President Date: March 31, 2005 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Venture and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. /s/Harry G. Alcock Director and Executive Date: March 31, 2005 Harry G. Alcock Vice President /s/Martha L. Long Director and Senior Date: March 31, 2005 Martha L. Long Vice President /s/Stephen B. Waters Vice President Date: March 31, 2005 Stephen B. Waters EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description 3 and 21 Portions of the Prospectus of the Venture dated May 15, 1986 as supplemented by Supplement Numbers 1 through 7 dated December 18, 1986, February 11, 1987, March 31, 1987, August 19, 1987, January 4, 1988, April 18, 1988 and June 30, 1988 as filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) and (c), as well as the Restated Limited Venture Agreement set forth as Exhibit A to the Prospectus, are hereby incorporated by reference, specifically pages 15 - 21, 44 - 68, 76, 86 - 90, 106 - 108, A9 - A13, A16 - A20 and Supplements Numbers 1 and 2. 10.2 Form of Amended, Restated and Consolidated Senior Secured Promissory Note between the Venture and MF VMS, L.L.C. relating to each of the Venture's properties. 10.3 Form of Amended, Restated and Consolidated Junior Secured Promissory Note between the Venture and MF VMS, L.L.C. relating to each of the Venture's properties. 11 Calculation of Net Loss Per Investor. 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 Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Exhibit 11 VMS NATIONAL PROPERTIES JOINT VENTURE CALCULATION OF NET LOSS PER INVESTOR (in thousands, except per unit data)
For the Years Ended December 31, 2004 2003 2002 VMS National Properties net loss $ (8,491) $(7,132) $(4,573) Portfolio I net loss -- (1) -- Portfolio II net loss -- (1) -- Combined net loss $ (8,491) $(7,134) $(4,573) Portfolio I allocation: 70.69% VMS National Properties net loss $ (6,002) $(5,042) $(3,233) 100.00% Portfolio I net loss -- (1) -- $ (6,002) $(5,043) $(3,233) Net loss to general partner (2%) $ (120) $ (101) $ (64) Net loss to limited partners (98%) $ (5,882) $(4,942) $(3,169) Number of Limited Partner interests 644 644 644 Net loss per limited Venture interest $ (9,134) $(7,674) $(4,921) Portfolio II allocation: 29.31% VMS National Properties net loss $ (2,489) $(2,090) $(1,340) 100% Portfolio II net loss -- (1) -- $ (2,489) $(2,091) $(1,340) Net loss to general partner (2%) $ (50) $ (42) $ (27) Net loss to limited partners (98%) $ (2,439) $(2,049) $(1,313) Number of Limited Partner interests 267 267 267 Net loss per limited Venture interest $ (9,135) $(7,674) $(4,918)
Exhibit 31.1 CERTIFICATION I, Martha L. Long, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of VMS National Properties Joint Venture; 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 Venture as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The Venture'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 Venture 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 Venture, 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 Venture'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 Venture's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Venture's most recent fiscal quarter (the Venture's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Venture's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The Venture's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Venture's auditors and the audit committee of the Venture'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 Venture'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 Venture's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 31, 2005 /s/Martha L. Long Martha L. Long Senior Vice President of MAERIL, Inc., equivalent of the chief executive officer of the Venture Exhibit 31.2 CERTIFICATION I, Stephen B. Waters, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of VMS National Properties Joint Venture; 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 Venture as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The Venture'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 Venture 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 Venture, 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 Venture'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 Venture's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Venture's most recent fiscal quarter (the Venture's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Venture's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The Venture's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Venture's auditors and the audit committee of the Venture'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 Venture'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 Venture's internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 31, 2005 /s/Stephen B. Waters Stephen B. Waters Vice President of MAERIL, Inc., equivalent of the chief financial officer of the Venture 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 VMS National Properties Joint Venture (the "Venture"), for the year ended December 31, 2004 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 Venture, and Stephen B. Waters, as the equivalent of the Chief Financial Officer of the Venture, 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 Venture. /s/Martha L. Long Name: Martha L. Long Date: March 31, 2005 /s/Stephen B. Waters Name: Stephen B. Waters Date: March 31, 2005 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 Venture for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----