Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO Box 21179
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Louisville, KY402210179
D Employer identification number

20-4230414
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 25,363,794
F Name and address of principal officer:
LARRY HAYES
PO Box 21179
Louisville,KY40221
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ARENAAUTHORITY.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2006
M State of legal domicile: KY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: LAA WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING, FINANCING, DEVELOPING AND OVERSEEING THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE MULTI-PURPOSE ARENA. THE ARENA IS A VENUE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EVENTS AND WILL OPERATE YEAR ROUND.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 17
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,117,844 12,569,823
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,654,859 11,397,815
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 585,766 834,170
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 149,069 561,986
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 12,507,538 25,363,794
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 0 0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 15,367,961 45,028,656
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 15,367,961 45,028,656
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,860,423 -19,664,862
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 464,750,546 439,136,044
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 390,405,820 379,435,415
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 74,344,726 59,700,629
Part II
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Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO CREATE, FINANCE, DEVELOP AND OVERSEE THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF A MULTI-PURPOSE ARENA. THE ARENA IS A VENUE FOR A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EVENTS, WHICH WILL GENERALLY BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES, CONCERTS, FAMILY SHOWS, AND OTHER EVENTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 43,278,818 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 11,959,801 )
ON APRIL 19, 2010, THE LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY ANNOUNCED THAT YUM! BRANDS, A LOCALLY-BASED INTERNATIONAL COMPANY, HAD BEEN SELECTED AS THE NAMING RIGHTS PARTNER OF THE NEW LOUISVILLE ARENA. THE ARENA THEN BECAME KNOWN AS THE "KFC YUM! CENTER." CONSTRUCTION OF THE KFC YUM! CENTER PROGRESSED ACCORDING TO SCHEDULE, AND ON OCTOBER 10, 2010, A "RIBBON CUTTING" CEREMONY WAS HELD, AND THE DOORS TO THE KFC YUM! CENTER WERE OFFICIALLY OPENED. MORE THAN 48,000 PEOPLE VISITED THE FACILITY DURING FOUR DAYS OF FREE PUBLIC TOURS. SINCE ITS OPENING, THE KFC YUM! CENTER HAS HOSTED UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAMES, NUMEROUS CONCERTS AND FAMILY SHOWS AND PRIVATE EVENTS. INTEREST IN THE FACILITY REMAINS HIGH, AND AS A RESULT, NUMEROUS NEW BUSINESSES HAVE OPENED NEAR THE ARENA. AS ANTICIPATED, THE ARENA HAS LED TO ADDITIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 43,278,818
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
22
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
17
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
KY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Harold Workman
PO Box 37130
Louisville,KY40233
(502) 367-5100
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) LARRY HAYES
VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) W JAMES HOST
PRESIDENT
 40.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) ALICE HOUSTON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) CISSY MUSSELMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) DANIEL ULMER
DIRECTOR
 20.00 X           0 0 0
(6) ERIC GUNDERSON
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(7) JAMES PATTERSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) JUNIOR BRIDGMAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) LARRY BISIG
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) LINDY STREET
DIRECTOR
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(11) MARK LYNN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) MAURA TEMES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) MICHAEL HOULIHAN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) ROBERT WOOLERY
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) TIM CORRIGAN
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(16) TODD BLUE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) WILLIAM SUMMERS
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) HAROLD WORKMAN
CFO
 40.00     X       0 0 0
























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 0 0 0
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD
937 PHILLIPS LANE
LOUISVILLE,KY40209 		EXPOSITION CENTER 3,935,025
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT INC
44 N MAIN STREET
CHAGRIN FALLS,OH44022 		PROMOTER 3,170,523
AEG LIVE LLC
1111S FIGUEROA ST STE 3100
LOS ANGELES,CA90015 		ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTION 1,695,706
RINGLING BROS BARNUM & BAILEY COMBINED SHOWS INC
8607 WESTWOOD CENTER DRIVE
VIENNA,VA22182 		ENTERTAINMENT 921,017
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AMERICA INC
8400 2E AVENUE
  QUEBECH1Z 4M6
CA 		ENTERTAINMENT 596,752
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 8,701,941
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		3,867,882
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 12,569,823
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SUITE & PREMIUM SEATING REVENUE 711,300 1,929,343 1,929,343    
b EVENT REVENUE 711,300 9,468,472 9,468,472    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 11,397,815
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 122,671     122,671
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 711,499     711,499
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 0 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a DEBT FORGIVENESS 900,099 500,004 500,004    
b MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 61,982 61,982    
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 561,986
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 25,363,794 11,959,801 0 834,170
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 0      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 0      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 0      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 0      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 150,000   150,000  
b Legal ......... 367,635   367,635  
c Accounting ........... 152,691   152,691  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 4,482,171 3,585,737 896,434  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,015,763 1,015,763    
13 Office expenses ....... 386,137 308,910 77,227  
14 Information technology ...... 43,648   43,648  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 1,889,678 1,889,678    
17 Travel ............ 8,253   8,253  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 21,360,831 21,360,831    
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 11,438,712 11,438,712    
23 Insurance .............. 53,950   53,950  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a PROCEEDS TO CO-PROMOTERS 1,779,691 1,779,691    
b SPECIAL MATERIALS & SERVICES 233,379 233,379    
c SUITES- SPONSORSHIPS & FEES 668,800 668,800    
d BUILDING MAINTENANCE 340,450 340,450    
e
f All other expenses 656,867 656,867 0 0
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 45,028,656 43,278,818 1,749,838 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0      
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 26,001,969 2 9,758,323
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 500,000 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 6,053,898 4 5,904,679
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 402,432 9 284,197
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 404,441,065
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 12,735,658 404,361,312 10c 391,705,407
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 17,616,051 12 22,636,816
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 10,000 14 10,000
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 9,804,884 15 8,836,622
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 464,750,546 16 439,136,044
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 20,880,759 17 12,791,426
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 5,523,568 19 4,855,854
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 318,907,441 20 320,996,297
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 30,000,000 23 30,000,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 15,094,052 25 10,791,838
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 390,405,820 26 379,435,415
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 74,344,726 27 59,700,629
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 74,344,726 33 59,700,629
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 464,750,546 34 439,136,044
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
25,363,794
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
45,028,656
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-19,664,862
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
74,344,726
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
5,020,765
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
59,700,629
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

20-4230414
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 70,068,634 1,387,556 939,901 7,117,844 12,569,823 92,083,758
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 70,068,634 1,387,556 939,901 7,117,844 12,569,823 92,083,758
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           92,083,758
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 70,068,634 1,387,556 939,901 7,117,844 12,569,823 92,083,758
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,476,885 559,126 848,516 585,767 834,170 5,304,464
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets.. 595 534,799 404 149,068 561,986 1,246,852
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           98,635,074
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
93.360 %
15
15
94.250 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - INSURANCE REFUND, COLUMN A - 595, COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 595; DESCRIPTION - SWAP TERMINATION REFUND, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 525000, COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 525000; DESCRIPTION - BID DEPOSIT INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - 9799, COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 9799; DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - 404, COLUMN D - 24067, COLUMN E - 61982, COLUMN F - 86453; DESCRIPTION - DEBT FORGIVENESS, COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - 125001, COLUMN E - 500004, COLUMN F - 625005;,
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

20-4230414
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
  		Employer identification number

20-4230414
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
  		Employer identification number

20-4230414
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
  		Employer identification number

20-4230414
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

20-4230414
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   91,605,539 91,605,539
b Buildings ................   285,026,924 9,177,219 275,849,705
c Leasehold improvements ............       0
d Equipment ................   21,444,510 2,028,404 19,416,106
e Other .................   6,364,092 1,530,035 4,834,057
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 391,705,407
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives 0  
(2)Closely-held equity interests 0  
(3)Other
(A) GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACTS 		22,636,816 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 22,636,816
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
KSFB GUARANTEE 3,916,843
CENTERPLACE ADVANCE 6,874,995







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 10,791,838
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 25,363,794
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 45,028,656
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -19,664,862
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 0
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 0
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -19,664,862
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 30,674,810
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 5,020,765
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 290,251
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 5,311,016
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 25,363,794
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 25,363,794
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 45,318,907
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 290,251
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 290,251
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 45,028,656
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 45,028,656
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 THE AUTHORITY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS ENDING BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2006. THE AUTHORITY DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number
20-4230414
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY
  		61-0600439 49127KBA7 09-03-2008 314,327,186 TO FINANCE A PORTION OF THE NEW ARENA IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332,930,620      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . 14,040,929      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 41,102,623      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 4,971,956      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 6,423,967      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . 7,632,612      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 258,758,533      
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . . 2010
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . .   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . .   X            
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2011
Schedule K (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If ‘Yes’ to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . .   X            
d If ‘Yes’ to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0.0000%   %   %   %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0.0000%   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . . . . 0.0000%   %   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . X              
8 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X            
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue?   X            
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . .                
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . X              
b Name of provider . . . . . . US BANK
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . 2.0      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . . X              
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . .   X            
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . X              
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X              
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Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part VI
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE, SCH K, PART II, LINE 3 PART II, LINE 3 THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE $332,930,620 LESS: ORIGINAL ISSUE DISCOUNT $4,891,332 LESS: INTEREST INCOME $13,712,102 IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ISSUE PRICE $314,327,186 AND THE TOTAL PROCEEDS OF ISSUE.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
LOUISVILLE ARENA AUTHORITY INC
 
Employer identification number

20-4230414
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 TODD BLUE AND JUNIOR BRIDGEMAN HAVE A - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Delegation of management duties Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 THE AUTHORITY HAS ENTERED INTO AN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD TO BE THE SOLE, INDEPENDENT MANAGING AGENT FOR THE ARENA WITH COMPLETE AUTHORITY OVER AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS INCLUDING ITS MANAGEMENT AFTER COMPLETION. MANAGEMENT FEES ARE BILLED QUARTERLY BY THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD.
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR AN INITIAL REVIEW. THE FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S RETURN PREPARER AND MANAGEMENT PRESENTED A FORM 990 SUMMARY REPORT AT THIS MEETING.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST ARE COVERED UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN THE EVENT THAT A SITUATION ARISES WHEREBY AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE/SHE IS OBLIGATED TO REPORT THAT POTENTIAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD, BUT SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE BOARD DISCUSSION OF THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. DISCLOSURE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S DECISION REGARDING THE CONFLICT WILL BE NOTED IN THE MINUTES.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A THE TOP OFFICIAL FOR THE ORGANIZATION, JAMES HOST, RECEIVES NO COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. FOR PURPOSES OF FORM 990 REPORTING, HAROLD WORKMAN IS TREATED AS THE TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL. HAROLD IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD (KSFB), THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, AND THEREFORE ALL COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE KSFB.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 5020765;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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