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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-KSB
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition period from to
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Commission file number 0-17602
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CHRISKEN PARTNERS CASH INCOME FUND L.P.
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(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
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Delaware 36-3521124
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
345 North Canal Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Issuer's telephone number (312) 454-1626
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Securities registered under to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None
Securities registered under Section 12(g) of the Exchange Act:
Limited Partnership Interests
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(Title of Class)
Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X . NO .
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Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to
Item 405 of Regulation S-B contained in this form and no disclosure will be
contained to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or
information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-KSB
or any amendment to this Form 10-KSB. [x]
Issuer's total gross rental revenues for its most recent fiscal year
ended December 31, 1997 was $2,499,046. The aggregate sales price of the limited
partnership interests (the "Units") held by non-affiliates was $18,866,000
(based on the price at which Units were offered to the public) at December 31,
1997 and March 15, 1998. The aggregate sales price does not reflect market
value; it reflects only the price at which the Units were sold to the public.
Currently, there is no market for the Units and no market is expected to
develop.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Prospectus of the Registrant dated August 28, 1987, as
supplemented and filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933,
as amended, S.E.C. File No. 33-14921, are incorporated by reference in Part III
of this Annual Report on Form 10-KSB.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business........................................................................ 1
Item 2. Description of Properties...................................................................... 2
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.............................................................................. 7
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............................................ 8
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Limited Partnership Interests
and Related Security Holder Matters............................................................ 9
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Organization................................... 9
Item 7. Financial Statements.......................................................................... 12
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure............................................................... 12
PART III
Item 9. Directors' Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons; Compliance with Section
16(a) of the Exchange Act .................................................................... 13
Item 10. Executive Compensation........................................................................ 13
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management................................ 14
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions................................................ 14
Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................................................. 15
SIGNATURES.............................................................................................. 16
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS...........................................................................F-1
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PART I
Item 1. Description of Business.
ChrisKen Partners Cash Income Fund L.P. (the "Partnership") is a
Delaware limited partnership formed in 1987 for the purpose of acquiring,
operating, holding for investment and disposing of one or more existing
income-producing apartment complexes and/or self-storage facilities. The general
partners of the Partnership are ChrisKen Income Properties, Inc. (the "Managing
General Partner") and ChrisKen Limited Partnership I (the "Associate General
Partner") (collectively, the "General Partners"). The Managing General Partner
is an Illinois corporation, the shares of which are owned by Messrs. Robert W.
Christoph and John F. Kennedy. As of January 1, 1994 and pursuant to written
agreement, Mr. Christoph resigned as an officer and director of the Managing
General Partner and transferred his shares into a voting trust, of which Mr.
Kennedy is the voting trustee. The Associate General Partner is an Illinois
limited partnership of which Mr. Kennedy and ChrisKen Equities, Inc., an
Affiliate of the Partnership, are the general partners. As of January 1, 1994
and pursuant to written agreement, Mr. Christoph converted his general partner
interest in the Associate General Partner into a special limited partner
interest without any management rights.
The Partnership offered its units of limited partnership (the "Units")
in a public offering (the "Offering") pursuant to a Registration Statement on
Form S-11 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which Offering
registered 56,000 Units. The Partnership had sold a total of 37,732 Units
($18,866,000) when the Offering terminated on August 28, 1989. Pursuant to an
offer in March 1996 by the Partnership to purchase Units held by Limited
Partners, which was in response to an unsolicited offer to purchase Units by an
unrelated third party, the Partnership purchased and retired 423 Units. During
the three months ended March 31, 1996, 37,732 Units were outstanding. As the
result of the aforementioned buy-back as of April 1, 1996 and through December
31, 1996 37,309 Units were outstanding. In March 1997, Peachtree Partners, on
behalf of Summit Venture, L.P., neither of which are affiliated with the
Partnership or its General Partners, submitted an unsolicited offer to the
Partnership's Limited Partners to purchase up to 4.5% of the outstanding Units
of the Partnership. As of the close of the Peachtree Partners offer period, May
15, 1997, the Partnership's records indicate that 173 Units were sold by Limited
Partners to Peachtree Partners. On April 7, 1997, the General Partners submitted
an offer, which expired May 31, 1997, to the Limited Partners whereby the
Partnership, the General Partners and certain third parties, would purchase up
to 4.5% of the outstanding Units of the Partnership. As a result of the
Partnership offer, the Partnership purchased 360.858 Units from Limited Partners
effective July 1, 1997. During the six months ended June 30, 1997, 37,309.1316
Units were outstanding. However, the 360.858 Units acquired by the Partnership
were retired, leaving 36,948.2736 Units outstanding at July 1, 1997. The cost of
the Units purchased by the Partnership was $86,605.92. Additionally, 140 Units
were purchased by both Mr. John F. Kennedy, President of the Managing General
Partner, and Mr. John S. Marten, President of ChrisKen Real Estate Management
Company, Inc., which is the management agent of the Specified Properties.
Management believes that neither the Unit sales to Peachtree Partners nor the
Unit purchases by the Partnership or its affiliates adversely affect the
management or liquidity of the Partnership.
Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to
them in the Partnership's Prospectus dated August 28, 1987.
The principal investment objectives of the Partnership are: (i)
preservation and protection of capital; (ii) dis tribution of current cash flow,
a significant portion of which should not be subject to federal income taxes in
the initial years of the Partnership's operation; and (iii) capital
appreciation.
The Partnership used the net proceeds of the Offering (the "Net
Proceeds") to purchase a 99.9% interest in the partnerships which own the
Springdale Apartments, a 199-unit apartment complex located in Waukesha,
Wisconsin (the "Springdale Apartments"), and Gold Coast Self Storage, a 155,997
gross square foot, seven story self-storage facility located in Chicago,
Illinois ("Gold Coast Storage") (collectively, the "Specified Properties" or
individually a "Property"). Further information concerning each of the Specified
Properties is provided below in Item 2. Properties. Discussion regarding
apartment complexes which may compete with the Springdale Apartments is set
forth below in Item 2. Properties - The Springdale Apartments -- Analysis.
Similarly, discussion regarding storage facilities which may compete with Gold
Coast Storage is set forth below in Item 2. Properties - Gold Coast Storage --
Analysis. The General Partners of the Partnership believe that both Specified
Properties remain competitive in their respective markets.
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The Partnership has no employees. The General Partners believe that
ChrisKen Real Estate Management Company, Inc., the manager of the Specified
Properties, has sufficient personnel and other required resources to discharge
all of its responsibilities to the Partnership. The General Partners and their
Affiliates are permitted to perform services for the Partnership. The business
of the Partnership is not seasonal and the Partnership does no foreign or export
business.
A presentation of information about industry segments is not applicable
because the Partnership operates solely in the real estate industry. The
Partnership, by virtue of its ownership in real estate, is subject to federal
and state laws and regulations covering various environmental issues. The
Managing General Partner is not aware of any potential liability related to
environmental issues or conditions that would be material to the Partnership.
The Year 2000 Issue is the result of computer programs being written
using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Any of the
Partnership's computer programs that have time-sensitive software may recognize
a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. This could result
in a system failure or miscalculations causing disruptions of operations,
including, among other things, a temporary inability to process transactions,
send invoices, or engage in similar normal business activities.
Based on recent assessment, the Partnership determined that it will not
be required to modify or replace significant portions of its financial software
so that its computer systems will function properly with respect to dates in the
year 2000 and thereafter.
The Partnership has initiated formal communications with all of its
significant suppliers (including operators of heating and air conditioning
control systems, building security systems, elevator operations software, and
alarm monitoring systems) to determine the extent to which the Partnership's
interface systems are vulnerable to those third parties' failure to solve their
own Year 2000 Issues. However, there can be no guarantee that the systems of
other companies on which the Partnership's systems rely will be converted on a
timely basis and would not have an adverse affect on the Partnership's systems.
Based on information received to date, the Partnership estimates that material
costs will not be incurred related to Year 2000 Issues. However, there can be no
guarantee that these estimates will be achieved and actual results could differ
materially from those anticipated. Specific factors that might cause such
material differences include, but are not limited to, the availability and cost
of personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate and correct all
relevant computer codes, and similar uncertainties.
Item 2. Description of Properties.
The Partnership holds the Specified Properties described below on an
unencumbered or all cash basis. In identifying the Specified Properties, the
General Partners considered various real property and financial factors,
including the condition and use of such Properties, the prospects for long-range
liquidity, income-producing capacity, possible long-term appreciation prospects
and income tax considerations. The Partnership will not acquire additional
properties. The Partnership originally expected to begin an orderly liquidation
of the Specified Properties after a period of operations of five to ten years.
The Partnership has been operating for more than ten years. During 1997 the
Partnership began marketing the Property to potential buyers and plans to sell
it during 1998. Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121
"Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of" (FAS
No. 121), three significant accounting events took place: a) Springdale
Apartments was reclassified to "Assets Held for Sale", b) in the fourth quarter
of 1997 the recognition of depreciation expense of Springdale Apartments was
discontinued, and c) a review of the Partnership's carrying value of Springdale
Apartments required the Partnership to recognize a provision for impairment of
$644,066. It is possible that the estimate of the provision for asset impairment
may change in the near term because of the degree of judgement involved in
determining fair value. After extensive negotiations with the intended buyer
regarding the sale of the Property the transaction was terminated in January
1998 (see discussion in Item 3 below). In connection with these negotiations,
the Partnership incurred costs of $23,302 which were expensed in the current
period. The Partnership intends to hold the Gold Coast Storage until such time
as a sale or other disposition appears to be advantageous to achieving the
Partnership's investment objectives or it appears that such objectives will not
be met. In deciding whether to sell or refinance a Property, the Partnership
will consider factors such as potential capital appreciation, cash flow and
federal income tax considerations, including possible adverse federal income tax
consequences to the Limited Partners. The net proceeds of any such sale or
refinancing would be distributed to the Partners in accordance with the terms of
the Partnership Agreement.
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Occupancy/Leased Space
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Name and Location Description of 12/31/93 12/31/94 12/31/95 12/31/96 12/31/97
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Springdale 199 unit residential 96% 95% 96% 88% 91%
Apartments apartment complex
Waukesha, located on 13.9 acres
Wisconsin of land.
Gold Coast 155,997 square foot 76% 83% 81% 89% 90%
Storage (145,000 until 6/88)
Chicago, self-storage facility
Illinois with 99,040 leasable
square feet (78,023
before 6/88) of
space.
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The Springdale Apartments.
General. The Partnership holds a 99.9% interest, as sole general
partner, in Springdale Associates Ltd., a Delaware limited partnership
affiliated with the Partnership (hereinafter "Springdale Associates"). ChrisKen
Limited Partnership I, the Partnership's Associate General Partner holds the
remaining .1% interest as the sole limited partner of Springdale Associates.
Springdale Associates owns the land and buildings located at 2407-17 Springdale
Road, Waukesha (Waukesha County), Wisconsin (the "Springdale Apartments").
Property. The Springdale Apartments comprise a multi-family rental complex built
in 1972, consisting of 199 rental units located in eight separate buildings on
13.9 acres of land. Each building is a two-story structure, with some buildings
having exposed basements which allow for another level of apartments on the
exposed sides.
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The Springdale Apartments offer one, two and three bedroom models, with
rents at December 31, 1997 as follows:
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No. of Rent Approximate Rent/Sq.Ft.
Apart- Per Apartment (Includes
Apartment Type ments Month Size Heat)
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1BR, 1 Bath 73 $605-635 677-733 SF $.89 -.87
*1BR, 1 Bath 6 $635-650 677-733 SF $.94 -.89
2BR, 2 Baths 91 $705-735 936-966 SF $.75 -.76
*2BR, 2 Baths 9 $735-750 936-966 SF $.79 -.78
3BR, 2 Baths 19 $865-895 1,150-1,200 SF $.75 -.75
*3BR, 2 Baths 1 $900 1,150 SF $.78
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*Fully Renovated
Although the current rents in the table above reflect a slight increase
over December 31, 1996, recognized lease rates increased 1.48% during 1997. The
average economic occupancy of the Springdale Apartments was 91% for 1997 and 94%
for 1996. Occupancy as of December 31, 1997 was 91% (see discussion in Item 6
below). All tenant leases are for periods of from six months to one year and no
tenants lease more than one unit.
Analysis. The General Partners believe that the following information
reflected market conditions as of December 31, 1997 for apartment complexes
which may compete with the Springdale Apartments.
COMPETITIVE PROJECTS
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Apartment Average
Rent Size Rent/Sq.Ft.
Rent Per (Average (Includes
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Meadows A) 1BR/1 Bath $610 685 $.89
B) 1BR/1 Bath $700 708 $.99
A) 2BR/2 Bath $680 943 $.72
B) 2BR/2 Bath $795 1,115 $.71
Monterey * 1BR/1 Bath $645-735 730-860 $.88-.85
(Waukesha) 2BR/2 Bath $755-780 965-1,010 $.78-.77
Willow * 1BR/1 Bath $555 630-912 $.88-.61
Creek 2BR/1-1/2 Bath $680 940-1,050 $.72-.65
(Waukesha)
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*Does not include heat.
A = Not Remodeled
B = Remodeled
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The Meadows, which is directly across the street from Springdale
Apartments, completed remodeling its clubhouse, leasing center, fitness center
and game room in 1996, and continues to remodel apartment interiors, for which
higher rents are charged. Monterey is a twelve-year-old complex and rental rates
do not include heat. Willow Creek is a nine-to-ten year old complex located next
to Springdale Apartments. Willow Creek, whose rental rates do not include heat,
comprises 168 units.
The Springdale Apartments are being depreciated using 27.5 year
straight-line depreciation for the portion of its federal income tax basis
allocable to non-tax-exempt Limited Partners and using a 40-year straight-line
depre ciation for the portion allocable to tax-exempt Limited Partners. However,
pursuant to FAS No. 121, in the fourth quarter of 1997 the recognition of
depreciation was discontinued as the result of the reclassification of the
Property to held for sale. The General Partners believe that the Springdale
Apartments are adequately covered by insurance. Material improvements in 1997
primarily consisted of replacing all of the Property's wood balconies, and
replacement of appliances (see discussion in Item 6. below). Major improvements
anticipated in 1998 include; repairing and/or replacing the swimming pool water
circulation system, the renovation of approximately twenty apartments, apartment
appliance replacement, re-carpet certain apartments and common halls, and
replacing the exercise room equipment.
Gold Coast Storage.
General. The Partnership has a 99.9% interest, as the sole general
partner, in Chicago I Self-Storage, Ltd., an Illinois limited partnership
affiliated with the Partnership (the "Halsted Partnership"). ChrisKen Limited
Partnership I, the Associate General Partner, holds the remaining .1% interest
as the sole limited partner of the Halsted Partnership. The Halsted Partnership
owns the land and buildings located at 1015 North Halsted, Chicago, Illinois
("Gold Coast Storage").
Property. Gold Coast Storage is a seven-story, loft-type industrial
building constructed in approximately 1930 for use as a light manufacturing
facility and warehouse. In 1982, the building was converted to a self-storage
facility by a prior owner. When acquired, the building contained a total gross
floor area of approximately 145,000 square feet, in addition to a full basement
area, and was constructed with load-bearing exterior masonry walls and wood
floors and joists. The foundation walls are masonry with exterior elevations of
common brick and face brick. The office areas in the front of the building are
provided with heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems which the
General Partners believe to be in satisfactory condition. The storage areas of
the building are heated to tempera tures held in the 50 degree Fahrenheit range
by ceiling-mounted space heaters with fans. The building is serviced by two
freight elevators and has a TV security system, fire escape and sprinkler
system. The Gold Coast Storage parking lot has 40 spaces for automobiles.
Lessees of rental units in self-storage facilities include individuals,
small businesses, professionals and to some extent, large businesses.
Individuals usually rent space for the storage of furniture, household
appliances, personal belongings, motor vehicles, boats, campers, motorcycles and
household goods. Businesses normally rent space for storage of excess inventory,
records and equipment. Such usage may be on a long-term or short-term basis.
Substantially all leases for storage space in 1997, with the exception of
approximately 9,359 square feet, were on a month-to-month basis. The average
lease rate for self-storage space is $14.44 per square foot, although rates on
indi vidual storage areas vary, based upon the number of square feet in the
specific storage area. At December 31, 1997, approximately 90% of the space was
leased compared to 89% at December 31, 1996. On an economic basis, the average
occupancy during 1997 was 89% as compared to 84% during 1996. The General
Partners believe that the increase of leased space in 1997, as compared to the
prior year, is the result of a combination of several factors which include
continued marketing efforts, and moderately improved economic conditions.
The Partnership has obtained insurance covering the contents of rented
storage units where damage is due to negligence or malfeasance. However, the
scope of this type of insurance is limited and will not cover wrongful action
deemed to be willful. The expense of defending and, where appropriate, settling
or paying such claims is an added cost of business to be borne by the
Partnership. Although the past experience of ChrisKen Management would indicate
that such claims should not materially affect the Partnership's financial
condition or its results of operations, no assurance can be given regarding the
number or amount of such claims or the cost of defending or disposing of them,
which the Partnership may have to bear.
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The size and type of self-storage units which are available are set
forth in the chart below:
(1) Gold Coast Storage - Interior
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16 4x4x4 $ 28.00 $ 336.00 $21.00
32 8x4x5 51.00 612.00 19.13
40 5x8x9 64.00 768.00 19.20
50 5x10x9 80.00 960.00 19.20
64 8x8x9 102.00 1,224.00 19.13
80 8x10x9 105.00 1,260.00 15.75
104 8x13x9 129.00 1,548.00 14.88
144 8x18x9 171.00 2,052.00 14.25
192 12x16x9 192.00 2,304.00 12.00
352 22x16x9 352.00 4,224.00 12.00
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(2) Gold Coast Storage - Exterior
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200 10x20 $206.00 $2,472.00 $12.36
250 10x25 257.00 3,084.00 12.34
264 12x22 264.00 3,168.00 12.00
300 10x30 309.00 3,708.00 12.36
403 13x31 403.00 4,836.00 12.00
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Analysis. The General Partners believe that the following information
reflects the current market conditions for self-storage space for those
facilities which may compete with Gold Coast Storage.
(1) East Bank Storage (One) (This location now offers sales representatives
429 West Ohio Street a business center which includes private
offices and free local telephone use and
copier service.)
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25 5x5x4 $45.00 $540.00 $21.60
50 5x10x8 60.00 720.00 14.40
64 8x8x8 75.00 900.00 14.06
80 8x10x8 85.00 1,020.00 12.75
100 10x10x8 110.00 1,320.00 13.20
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(2) East Bank Storage (Two) (This property opened during the fourth quarter
1996 and is holding it's lease rates artificially
low during lease up.)
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25 5x5x8 $30.00 $360.00 $14.40
50 5x10x8 45.00 540.00 10.80
80 8x10x8 70.00 840.00 10.50
100 10x10x8 85.00 1,020.00 10.20
150 10x15x8 110.00 1,320.00 8.80
200 10x20x8 145.00 1,740.00 8.70
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of the Partnership's fiscal year covered by this report.
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(3) Public Storage (This location opened for business in early 1996.)
1129 N. Wells
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25 5x5x8 $49.00 $588.00 $23.52
50 5x10x8 81.00 972.00 19.44
80 8x10x8 114.00 1,368.00 17.10
100 10x10x8 141.00 1,692.00 16.92
200 10x20x8 237.00 2,844.00 14.22
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(4) Strong Box (This property has modified some
1516 N. Orleans space into a temperature controlled
wine cellar.)
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16 4x4x4 $26.00 $312.00 $19.50
25 5x5x8 52.00 624.00 24.96
50 5x10x8 91.00 1,092.00 21.84
64 8x8x8 116.00 1,392.00 21.75
80 8x10x8 131.00 1,572.00 19.65
100 10x10x8 160.00 1,920.00 19.20
144 8x18x8 185.00 2,220.00 15.42
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Parking lot spaces are leased to an Affiliate of Gold Coast Storage
which operates a rental truck service. Rent is paid on a month-to-month basis
and is based on volume of rentals as an indication of use of the space. Rent of
the parking lot space is expected to average approximately $2,100 per month.
Gold Coast Storage is being depreciated using a part 31.5-year and
part 19-year straight-line depreciation method for the portion of its federal
income tax basis allocable to non-tax-exempt Limited Partners and using a 40-
year straight-line depreciation method for the portion allocable to tax-exempt
Limited Partners. Major improvements during 1997 included the partial
replacement of the burglar/security camera system, and adding water pumps to the
heating system.(see Item 6. below for further discussion). Major improvements
anticipated for 1998 include the addition of a new property sign, repairs to and
painting of the exterior fire escapes, and completion of the burglar/security
camera system replacement.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings.
In October 1997, four affiliated limited partnerships executed a
non-binding letter of intent pursuant to which they were exploring a possible
sale of their properties to Vinings Investment Properties, L.P. ("Vinings").
The letter of intent was allowed to expire. On December 5, 1997, the
Partnership and 15 other affiliated limited partnerships (collectively with the
Partnership, the "ChrisKen Partnerships") executed a second, non-binding letter
of intent (the "LOI") pursuant to which the ChrisKen Partnerships were
exploring a possible sale of their properties to Vinings. A separate purchase
price was negotiated for each property, with the aggregate purchase price to be
$87,770,000, payable in a combination of cash and units of limited partnership
interest to be issued by Vinings ("Vinings Units"), with the balance to paid
through Vinings' assumption or repayment of all outstanding mortgage
indebtedness and costs relating thereto. The Vinings Units were to be issued to
electing limited partners in certain of the ChrisKen Partnerships who were
accredited investors (as such term is defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D
promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended). The Vinings Units
were convertible, upon satisfaction of certain conditions, into shares of
common stock of the Vinings general partner, Vinings Investment Trust (the
"Vinings REIT"). Shares of the Vinings REIT trade on the NASDAQ Small Cap
market. The quarterly report on Form 10-Q file by the Vinings REIT as of and
for the quarter ended September 30, 1997 (the last available public filing),
stated that there were 1,080,512 shares outstanding, with reported high and low
bid and asked prices of $4.25 and $4.25.
In the LOI, Vinings conditioned its purchase of the Property on approval
by the limited partners, of the sale, to Vinings, of properties owned by
certain of the other ChrisKen Partnerships as well as completion of due
diligence regarding operations and conditions of the properties, approval of
the sale transaction by the Vinings REIT's board of directors, securing
financing to complete the transaction and, if Vinings could not complete the
transaction on or before February 23, 1998, approval by the Vinings REIT's
shareholders, which could have extended the closing to August 1998 or later.
Additionally, as Vinings owned only two properties, a condition of the
transaction requested by the General Partners and required by the financing
souce last proposed by Vinings, was that CREMCO be merged into Vinings, either
directly or through a merger with the existing property manager for Vinings, to
ensure continuity and depth of property management on a going forward basis.
Because the time frame for completion and certain of the other conditions
imposed by Vinings were unattractive, the ChrisKen Partnerships requested
additional protections, including the right to solicit other potential
purchasers if Vinings were unable to close by March 31, 1998. After Vinings
rejected those protections and declined to discuss the terms on which the
merger would occur or meet with the Partnerships' lenders, all ChrisKen
Partnerships ceased negotiations on or about January 25, 1998.
On January 30, 1998, after being threatened with litigation, the
Partnerships filed an action (Springdale Associates, Ltd. et. al. v. Vinings
Investment Properties, L.P., Case No. 98 CH 1193, pending in the Circuit Court
of Cook County) seeking a declaratory judgment that there is no binding or
enforceable contract with the Vinings. Vinings has counterclaimed, alleging,
inter alia, that there was an enforceable contract.
On February 3, 1998, Vinings filed a complaint (Vinings Investment
Properties, L.P. v. Kennedy et. al., Case No. 98 CH 1421, pending in the
Circuit Court of Cook County) seeking specific performance, and other relief,
arising out of a claim by Vinings that it entered into an enforceable and
binding contract to purchase the properties owned by the ChrisKen Partnerships.
The ChrisKen Partnerships deny that there is any binding and enforceable
contract with Vinings, and deny that Vinings has any right to purchase the real
estate and property of any of the Partnerships. A motion to dismiss the
Complaint has been filed on behalf of the ChrisKen Partnerships, the General
Partners and CREMCO. No discovery has been taken to date. Counsel to the
ChrisKen Partnerships has only just begun its investigation and is presently
unable to determine whether an outcome unfavorable to the Company is probable
or remote.
On March 27, 1998, the general partners of the Partnerships, in their
representative capacities as general partners of the Partnerships, brought an
action (ChrisKen Income Properties, Inc. II et. al. v. Vinings Investment
Properties Trust, Peter D. Anzo, Stephanie A. Reed et. al., Civil Action No. 1
98-CV-0934, pending in the United States District Court for the Northern
District of Georgia) seeking injunctive and other relief for an alleged breach
of the confidentiality agreement between the parties and other misconduct,
including misrepresentation of availability of financing and intent with
respect to providing property management expertise.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the
fourth quarter of the Partnership's fiscal year covered by this report.
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Limited Partnership Interests and
Related Security Holder Matters.
The Units are not readily transferable. There is no public market for
the Units and it is not currently expected that any will develop. There are
restrictions upon the transferability of the Units, including the requirement
that the General Partners consent to any transferee becoming a substituted
Limited Partner (which consent may be granted or withheld at the sole discretion
of the General Partners). In addition, restrictions on transfer may be imposed
under federal and state securities laws.
The Revenue Act of 1987 contains provisions which may have an adverse
impact on investors in certain "publicly traded partnerships." If the
Partnership were to be classified as a "publicly traded partnership," income
attributable to the Units would be characterized as portfolio income and the
gross income attributable to Units acquired by tax-exempt entities would be
unrelated business income, with the result that the Units could be less
marketable. The General Partners will, if necessary, take appropriate steps to
ensure that the Partnership will not be deemed a "publicly traded partnership."
At December 31, 1995, there were 37,732 Units issued and outstanding.
However, as the result of the aforementioned 1996 Unit purchase offer from the
Partnership to the Limited Partners, 423 Units were purchased and retired by the
Partnership. Therefore, effective April 1, 1996 and at December 31, 1996 37,309
Units were outstanding. During 1997 an additional Unit purchase offer from the
Partnership was submitted to the Limited Partners. As the result of this
additional offer, 360.858 United were purchased and retired by the Partnership.
Effective July 1, 1997 and at December 31, 1997 and March 15, 1997, there were
36,948.2736 Units issued and outstanding which were held by a total of 1796 Unit
holders.
The Limited Partners were paid four cash distributions totaling $26.30
per Unit in 1997 and $22.61 per Unit in 1996.
Item 6. Management's Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Organization
The Partnership had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $594,370
as of December 31, 1997 and $650,259 as of December 31, 1996. The reduction in
cash and cash equivalents on hand is the result of several primary factors: an
increase in distributions in 1997, and the purchase of Units from Limited
Partners in 1997. The Partnership's restricted cash, representing operating and
contingency reserves (the "Reserve"), was funded by proceeds from the Offering
and had a balance of $377,320 on December 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 (amount
represents 2% of the gross proceeds of the Offering as required by the Limited
Partnership Agreement). The Reserve is available for unanticipated contingencies
and capital improvements and repairs at the Specified Properties (see additional
discussion below).
The source of future liquidity and cash distributions to the Partners
is dependent primarily upon cash generated by the Specified Properties and
secondarily through the sale or financing of these properties.
The Partnership's Reserve is intended to assist the Partnership in
maintaining liquidity to meet cash requirements. Based upon a review of the
existing leases and occupancy levels at the Springdale Apartments and Gold Coast
Storage and further based upon the Partnership's investment objectives and the
fact that the Specified Properties are held on an all-cash basis in connection
with such acquisitions, the General Partners do not anticipate a lack of
liquidity. In the event the Reserve is insufficient to meet cash or liquidity
needs, the Partnership would be required to borrow funds to meet such costs.
Nonetheless, in addition to the Reserve discussed above, the General Partners
believe that the equity in the Partnership's Specified Properties which are now
held on an all-cash basis, will provide additional sources of liquidity, if
required. The General Partners therefore believe that, if required, the
Partnership would be able to obtain financing collateralized by the Properties
in order to provide funds to meet working capital needs.
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Results of Operations.
Comparison of 1997 to 1996. Occupancy at the Springdale Apartments was
91% at December 31, 1997, compared to 88% at December 31, 1996. Occupancy at
Springdale Apartments averaged approximately 91% during 1997. As of March 15,
1998 occupancy was 92.5%. Management anticipates that occupancy will continue to
improve and achieve 95% during the second quarter of 1998. Leased space at Gold
Coast Storage was 90% at December 31, 1997, compared to 89% at December 31,
1996. On an economic basis, the average occupancy at Gold Coast Storage during
1997 was 89% as compared to 84% during 1996. At December 31, 1997, the average
annual lease rate for self-storage space was $14.44 as compared to $12.65 one
year earlier. The General Partners believe that the increase in occupancy at
Gold Coast Storage, on an economic basis, reflects continued marketing efforts,
and improved market conditions. The General Partners believe that occupancy, on
a square footage basis, at Gold Coast Storage during 1998 will remain at
approximately 90%. Management continues to aggressively market both apartment
units at the Springdale Apartments and lease space at Gold Coast Storage in
order to increase occupancy percentages at both locations.
Overall rental revenue in 1997 attributable to the Specified Properties
($2,499,046) increased by approximately 4.3% from 1996 ($2,396,355). Rental
revenue decreased for Springdale Apartments (approximately 2.4%) from $1,485,484
for the year ended December 31, 1996 to $1,450,523 for the year ended December
31, 1997 due primarily to increased rent concessions granted new tenants and
higher vacancy loss in 1997, partially offset by higher rental rates. The
General Partners anticipate that rental revenue at Springdale Apartments will
improve from 1997 levels during 1998 due to anticipated increases in occupancy.
Rental revenue increased at Gold Coast Storage (approximately 15.1%) from
$910,871 for the year ended December 31, 1996 to $1,048,523 for the year ended
December 31, 1997. Rental income at Gold Coast increased in 1997 due to a 5.9%
increase in effective rental rates and a 12% increase in economic occupancy.
Larger storage units rent at lower per square foot rates as compared to smaller
storage units. The General Partners believe that rental revenue at Gold Coast
Storage should continue to improve during 1997.
Material improvements at Springdale Apartments in 1997 primarily
consisted of replacing all of the wood balconies ($153,284) and replacement of
appliances ($32,638). Major improvements at Gold Coast included additions to the
burglar/security camera system ($14,158), and adding water pumps to the heating
system ($4,340).
Overall expenses in 1997 attributable to the Specified Properties
($2,477,061) increased by approximately 30% from 1996 ($1,904,362). Expenses in
1997 attributable to Springdale Apartments ($1,694,581) increased by
approximately 46.8% from 1996 ($1,154,738). Property operation expenses at
Springdale Apartments decreased during the year ended December 31, 1997 as
compared to one year earlier primarily due to decreased water/sewer costs,
carpet replacement, and grounds maintenance partially offset by increased
protection and security costs, heating fuel and electricity costs, and rubbish
removal expenses. Water/sewer costs decreased, in part, due to reduced
occupancy. Grounds maintenance decreased in 1997 due to the absence of certain
1996 expenditures including parking lot seal-coating and concrete walk
replacement. Protection and security costs increased due to additional property
monitoring costs to enhance tenant safety. Heating fuel costs increased due to
decreased fuel supplies during the 1996/1997 winter months. Electricity costs
increased due to increased vacancy. Real estate taxes at Springdale Apartments
were lower in 1997 as compared to 1996 due to a legislative reduction in tax
rates affecting the 1997 tax year. Advertising expense remained consistent at
Springdale Apartments during 1997 as compared to 1996. Depreciation and
amortization expense at Springdale Apartments decreased in 1997 as compared to
1996 because the recognition of depreciation expense was discontinued effective
the fourth quarter of 1997 because the property was reclassified as held for
sale pursuant to FAS No. 121. General and administrative expenses at Springdale
Apartments increased during 1997 as compared to 1996 due to the recognition of
disposition costs related to the failed sale of the Property, partially offset
by reduced administrative staff salary costs, and a refund of Wisconsin
surcharge taxes which were paid in the previous year. Repairs and maintenance
expense at Springdale Apartments increased in 1997 as compared to 1996 due to
higher grounds maintenance costs which include snow removal, apartment painting
and decorating expenses due to higher apartment turnover, and increased swimming
pool costs, partially offset by reduced plumbing and heat system repair costs,
and janitorial costs which were higher in 1996 due to in-house staff shortages
resulting in the use of more costly contracted services. Management fees at
Springdale Apartments decreased during 1997 as compared to 1996 due to lower
total revenue in 1997.
During 1997 the Partnership began marketing Springdale Apartments to
potential buyers and plans to sell it during 1998. Pursuant to FAS No. 121,
Springdale Apartments was reclassified to Assets Held for Sale. Also pursuant to
FAS No. 121, a review of the Partnership's carrying value of Springdale
Apartments revealed that the
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Partnership was required to recognize a provision for impairment expense of
$644,066 as the net book value of the Property was greater than the agreed to
gross sales price less assumed selling costs.
Expenses attributable to Gold Coast Storage in 1997 ($782,480)
increased by approximately 4.2% from 1996 ($749,624). Property operation expense
at Gold Coast Storage increased for the year ended December 31, 1997 as compared
to the same period one year earlier due to increased grounds maintenance and
rubbish removal costs partially offset by reduced protection and security costs.
Rubbish removal costs were higher in 1997 because costs in 1996 were reduced due
to vendor credits which carried forward from 1995. Protection and security costs
are lower in 1997 because one-time costs were incurred in 1996 as the result of
certain City of Chicago fire regulation and building code changes. Real estate
taxes at Gold Coast Storage decreased a moderate 1.7% in 1997 as compared to
1996. Repairs and maintenance expense at Gold Coast Storage increased in 1997 as
compared to 1996 primarily due to higher janitorial and maintenance staff costs,
and structural and electrical expenses. Janitorial and maintenance staff hours
increased due to increased occupancy which generates additional traffic
throughout the premises. Structural and electrical costs increased due to
one-time repairs to a fire escape and the replacement of elevator cables.
Advertising expense at Gold Coast Storage increased during 1997 as compared to
1996 due to increased third party costs and fees and enhanced marketing efforts.
Depreciation and amortization expense at Gold Coast Storage in 1997 is
comparable to 1996. Overall general and administrative expenses at Gold Coast
Storage remained unchanged in 1997 as compared to 1996 with increased
administrative and employer related costs in response to increased occupancy,
legal and operation permit fees, and property insurance premiums, offset by the
absence in 1997 of a one-time expenditure in 1996 of City of Chicago parking lot
sales tax. Management fee expense at Gold Coast Storage is higher in 1997 as
compared to 1996 due to higher total revenue in 1997.
For the year ended December 31, 1997 Springdale Apartments incurred a
net loss of $169,027 as compared to net income of $405,458 for the year ended
December 31, 1996 due to a decrease in rental revenues and increased expenses,
primarily due to the aforementioned provision for impairment expense as
discussed above. Net income for 1997 ($325,611) from Gold Coast Storage
increased by approximately 33% from 1996 ($244,747) as a result of the factors
affecting rental revenue and expenses as detailed above.
Partnership interest income during 1997 increased to $43,919 from
$40,173 during 1996 primarily due to increased investment interest rates.
Partnership administrative expenses for 1997 decreased to $25,291 from $27,238
in 1996. Partnership professional fees for 1997 also decreased to $2,051 from
$3,435 in 1996. In 1997 the Partnership received a refund of $6,684 from the
State of Wisconsin for surcharge taxes paid in prior years. Audit and accounting
fees in 1997 decreased to $44,225 from $51,350 in 1996 as the result of a
negotiated reduction in fees.
The combined net income of the Specified Properties and Partnership for
1997 ($135,467) decreased by approximately 78% from 1996 ($605,445) as the
result of the factors discussed above.
Distributions to Limited Partners in 1997 totaled $976,683, an increase
from 1996 distributions of $837,521. Distributions on a per unit basis to
Limited Partners in 1997 ($26.30) increased from 1996 ($22.61), of which $29.84
and $3.98 per unit, respectively was a return of capital on a federal income tax
basis. Net income per Unit in 1997 ($3.28) decreased from 1996 ($14.57)
primarily as the result of the factors detailed above affecting the Specified
Properties. The General Partners anticipate distributions and net income per
Unit to increase in the future due to a projected increase in occupancy and
rental rates, and controlled expenses at the Specified Properties.
"Safe Harbor" statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: Some statements in this Form 10-KSB are forward looking and
actual results may differ materially from those stated. As discussed herein,
among the factors that may affect actual results are changes in rental rates,
occupancy levels in the market place in which the Springdale Apartments and Gold
Coast Storage compete and/or unanticipated changes in expenses or capital
expenditures.
Inflation.
Inflation has several types of potentially conflicting impacts on real
estate investments. Short-term inflation can increase real estate operating
costs which may or may not be recovered through increased rents and/or sales
prices, depending on general or local economic conditions. In the long-term,
inflation can be expected to increase operating costs and replacement costs and
may lead to increased rental revenues and real estate values.
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Item 7. Financial Statements.
See Index to Financial Statements on Page F-1 of this Form 10-KSB for
Financial Statements.
Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure.
None.
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PART III
Item 9. Directors' Executive Officers, Promoters and Control Persons;
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
The Partnership does not have directors or officers. The General
Partners of the Partnership are ChrisKen Income Properties, Inc., an Illinois
corporation, as Managing General Partner, and ChrisKen Limited Partnership I, an
Illinois limited partnership, as Associate General Partner.
All issued and outstanding shares of the Managing General Partner are
owned by Messrs. Robert W. Christoph and John F. Kennedy. As of January 1, 1996
and pursuant to written agreement, Mr. Christoph resigned as an officer and
director of the Managing General Partner and transferred his shares into a
voting trust which terminates on December 31, 2003. Mr. Kennedy is the voting
trustee of this voting trust and has the power to exercise all voting rights
with respect to Mr. Christoph's shares; Mr. Christoph retains the economic and
beneficial interest in such shares. The sole officer of the Managing General
Partner is John F. Kennedy, who is President and Secretary. Mr. Kennedy is its
sole director. The general partners of the Associate General Partner are Mr.
Kennedy and ChrisKen Equities, Inc., an Affiliate. As of January 1, 1996 and
pursuant to written agreement, Mr. Christoph converted his general partner
interest in the Associate General Partner into a special limited partner
interest without any management rights.
The following is a list of the executive officers and directors of the
Managing General Partner as of March 15, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Age Position
<S> <C> <C>
John F. Kennedy 47 Director, President and Secretary
</TABLE>
John F. Kennedy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from
DePaul University. Mr. Kennedy co-founded The ChrisKen Group with Mr. Christoph
and has been an officer, director, and shareholder of its affiliated companies
as they have been formed or incorporated. Mr. Kennedy has been a Director,
President (Vice President until 1994) and Secretary of the Managing General
Partner since 1986, Secretary of ChrisKen Real Estate Management Company, Inc.
and is a general partner of the Associate General Partner. Prior to co-founding
The ChrisKen Group, he was involved from 1977 to 1978 with marketing various
properties for American Invesco, a condominium conversion firm headquartered in
Chicago. Mr. Kennedy served as Vice President of marketing for a privately held
real estate securities firm based in Hawaii from 1978 to 1980.
Mr. Kennedy has been a licensed real estate broker since 1981 and is
currently a general partner in 29 privately-offered real estate partnerships
located primarily in the Midwest. He also serves as a principal of the general
partners of ChrisKen Growth & Income L.P. II, a public real estate limited
partnership.
Item 10. Executive Compensation.
The Partnership does not have directors or officers. Furthermore, the
Partnership is not required to pay the officers and directors of its General
Partners any current nor any proposed compensation in such capacities. However,
the Partnership is required to pay certain fees, make distributions and allocate
a share of the profits or losses of the Partnership to the General Partners as
described under the caption "Management Compensation" on pages 16 through 19 of
the Partnership's Prospectus, which description is incorporated herein by
reference.
The following is a schedule of the compensation paid for the period
ended December 31, 1997 by the Partnership to the General Partners or their
Affiliates and a description of the transactions giving rise to such
compensation:
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Description of Transaction and Amount of
Entity Receiving Compensation Compensation
- ----------------------------- ------------
<S> <C>
Reimbursement of property operating payroll costs to
Affiliate of General Partners $265,496
Property Management Fee to Affiliate of the General Partners $139,710
Total --------
$405,206
========
</TABLE>
Item 11. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.
(a) To the best knowledge of the Partnership, as of December 31, 1997
and March 15, 1997, no person held more than five percent (5%) of the Units.
(b) The Partnership, as an entity, does not have any directors or
officers. As of December 31, 1997 and March 15, 1998, 36,948 Units were
beneficially owned by 1796 Limited Partners.
Item 12. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.
ChrisKen Real Estate Management Company, Inc. ("ChrisKen Management"),
an Affiliate of the General Partners, provides management services for the
properties owned by the Partnership. The manager's duties and responsibilities
include supervision of the day-to-day management of the operations of the
Properties, the rendition of long-range planning services and rendering such
assistance and consultation to the Managing General Partner as may be necessary
to provide for the efficient administration and the protection of the
Properties. Any fees for management services will be in addition to the General
Partners' distributive share of cash flow. ChrisKen Management earned $139,710
and $134,736 in 1997 and 1996, respectively, for such management services. In
addition, the Partnership reimbursed ChrisKen Management for payroll expenses
for personnel directly related to property operations totaling $265,496 and
$231,133 in 1997 and 1996, respectively.
There may be conflicts of interest on the part of ChrisKen Management
since ChrisKen Management may be rendering similar services to other
partnerships. However, the General Partners believe that ChrisKen Management has
sufficient personnel and other required resources to discharge all of its
responsibilities to the various properties that it manages and will manage in
the future on behalf of the Partnership.
Neither the General Partners nor their Affiliates are prohibited from
providing services to, and otherwise dealing or doing business with, persons who
deal with the Partnership. However, no rebates or "give ups" may be received by
the General Partners or any such Affiliates of the General Partners, nor may the
General Partners or any such Affiliates participate in any reciprocal business
arrangements which would have the effect of circumventing any of the provisions
of the Limited Partnership Agreement.
The Partnership may enter into other transactions with an Affiliate,
provided that such transactions will be conducted by the General Partners on
terms which are not less favorable to the Partnership than those available from
others, the fees and other terms of the contact are fully disclosed and such
party must have been previously engaged in such business independently of the
Partnership and as an ordinary and ongoing business.
An affiliate of the General Partners leases space at Gold Coast
Storage. During 1997 and 1996 the Partnership recognized rental revenue of
$26,500 and $20,400, respectively, from this lease. On October 1, 1996, Mr.
Kennedy purchased 95.3 Units at $226 per Unit from a Limited Partner vis-a-vis a
public auction conducted by an independent third party. On July 1, 1997 Mr.
Kennedy and Mr. John S. Marten, President of ChrisKen Management, each purchased
140 Units at $240 per Unit from Limited Partners as the result of the offer made
by the Partnership as further discussed on page 1.
Upon the sale or refinancing of a real estate investment purchased by
the Partnership, the General Partners will receive real estate brokerage
commissions in an amount equal to the lesser of: (a) 3% of the gross sales price
of the property; or (b) 1/2 of the competitive real estate commission if they
have rendered such services; provided, however, that payment of such commissions
to the General Partners shall be subordinated to receipt by the Limited Partners
of their Adjusted Investment and Preferential Distribution. Reference is made to
Note 5 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for amounts paid to
related parties.
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Item 13. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) The following exhibits are included herein or incorporated by
reference:
Number Exhibit
(3) Certificate of Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 3 of the Registrant's Form S-11 Registration
Statement filed June 9, 1987, S.E.C. File No. 33-14921).
(4) Limited Partnership Agreement of Registrant dated as of August
3, 1987 (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1,
Registrant's Form S-11 Registration Statement filed June 9,
1987, S.E.C. File No. 33-14921).
(10)(1) Property Management Agreement between Registrant and ChrisKen
Real Estate Management Company (incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 19.1 to the Registrant's Form S-11 Registration
Statement filed June 9, 1987, S.E.C. File No. 33-14921).
(28)(1) Pages 16-19 of final Prospectus dated August 28, 1987 as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
The Partnership did not file any reports on Form 8-K during
the quarter ended December 31, 1997.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
<TABLE>
<S><C>
CHRISKEN PARTNERS CASH INCOME FUND L.P.
By: ChrisKen Income Properties, Inc.,
Managing General Partner
Date: March 30, 1998 By: /s/ John F. Kennedy
--------------------------------------
John F. Kennedy
Director and President
In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has
been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: March 30, 1998 By: /s/ John F. Kennedy
----------------------------------------
John F. Kennedy, Director
and President of the Managing General
Partner
</TABLE>
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
with Report of Independent Auditors
<PAGE> 19
Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
Report of Independent Auditors..........................................F-2
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheet - December 31, 1997..........................F-3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996.............................................F-4
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital for the Years
Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996.......................................F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996.............................................F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..............................F-7
</TABLE>
F-1
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Report of Independent Auditors
To the Partners
Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Chrisken
Partners Cash Income Fund L.P. (a Delaware Limited Partnership), as of December
31, 1997, and the related consolidated statements of income, partners' capital,
and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1997.
These financial statements are the responsibility of the partnership's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Chrisken Partners
Cash Income Fund L.P. at December 31, 1997, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended
December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Chicago, Illinois
March 16, 1998
F-2
<PAGE> 21
Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
December 31, 1997
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 594,370
Restricted cash 377,320
Accounts receivable 37,399
Prepaid expenses 22,139
------------
1,031,228
Investment in real estate, at cost:
Land 636,709
Buildings and improvements 5,853,210
Equipment 70,111
------------
6,560,030
Accumulated depreciation (1,654,987)
------------
4,905,043
Assets held for sale 6,664,000
------------
Total assets $12,600,271
============
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL
Accounts payable $ 133,583
Tenants' security deposits 76,150
Deferred income and prepaid rent 87,417
Accrued real estate taxes 288,089
------------
Total liabilities 585,239
Partners' capital, 36,948 limited partnership units
issued and outstanding 12,015,032
------------
Total liabilities and partners' capital $12,600,271
============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-3
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Consolidated Statements of Income
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
-------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
REVENUE
Rental $2,499,046 $2,396,355
Interest 45,988 40,173
Other 132,530 158,212
-------------- -------------
Total revenue 2,677,564 2,594,740
EXPENSES
Property operations 264,762 281,405
Provision for impairment loss on assets held for sale 644,066 -
Real estate taxes 281,107 301,790
Repairs and maintenance 288,547 264,522
Advertising 76,815 66,365
Depreciation 446,261 529,417
General and administrative 400,829 411,060
Management fees - Affiliate 139,710 134,736
-------------- -------------
Total expenses 2,542,097 1,989,295
-------------- -------------
Net income $ 135,467 $ 605,445
============== =============
Net income allocated to general partners $ 13,547 $ 60,545
============== =============
Net income allocated to limited partners $ 121,920 $ 544,900
============== =============
Net income allocated to limited partners per weighted-
average limited partnership units outstanding $ 3.28 $ 14.57
============== =============
Weighted-average limited partnership units outstanding 37,129 37,410
============== =============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-4
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital
Years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PARTNERS' CAPITAL ACCOUNTS
GENERAL LIMITED
PARTNERS PARTNERS TOTAL
---------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at January 1, 1996 $268,796 $12,954,764 $13,223,560
Distributions (A) - (837,521) (837,521)
Net income 60,545 544,900 605,445
Repurchase of limited partnership units - (48,630) (48,630)
---------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1996 329,341 12,613,513 12,942,854
Distributions (A) - (976,683) (976,683)
Net income 13,547 121,920 135,467
Repurchase of limited partnership units - (86,606) (86,606)
---------------------------------------------------
Balance at December 31, 1997 $342,888 $11,672,144 $12,015,032
===================================================
</TABLE>
Note (A): Summary of quarterly cash distributions paid per limited
partnership unit:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
First quarter $6.61 $5.04
Second quarter 6.47 5.04
Third quarter 6.61 6.23
Fourth quarter 6.61 6.30
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
F-5
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31
1997 1996
--------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 135,467 $ 605,445
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
flows provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 446,261 529,417
Provision for impairment loss on assets held for sale 644,066 -
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable (10,465) (14,500)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 9,997 (2,393)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued real
estate taxes 15,313 14,844
Increase (decrease) in deferred income and
prepaid rent 14,625 (7,648)
Increase in tenants' security deposits 8,710 6,142
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Net cash flows provided by operating activities 1,263,974 1,131,307
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to investment in real estate (256,574) (258,284)
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Cash flows used in investing activities (256,574) (258,284)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repurchase of limited partnership units (86,606) (48,630)
Distributions (976,683) (837,521)
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Cash flows used in financing activities (1,063,289) (886,151)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (55,889) (13,128)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 650,259 663,387
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 594,370 $ 650,259
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See accompanying notes.
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
1. ORGANIZATIONAL DATA
Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P. (CPCIF) is a Delaware Limited
Partnership, organized on May 4, 1987, with Chrisken Income Properties, Inc.
(Managing General Partner) and Chrisken Limited Partnership I as the General
Partners. Pursuant to a public offering (the Offering), CPCIF sold 37,732
limited partnership units at $500 for each unit. CPCIF has 99.9% ownership
interests in Springdale Associates, Ltd. (Springdale) and Chicago I
Self-Storage, Ltd. (Self-Storage). Springdale owns a 199-unit residential
complex located in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Self-Storage owns a
155,997-square-foot self-storage facility located in Chicago, Illinois.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
CPCIF, Springdale, and Self-Storage (collectively, the Partnership).
Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Amounts
attributable to the minority interests in Springdale and Self-Storage have not
been reflected as those amounts are not material.
CASH EQUIVALENTS
The Partnership considers all highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
INVESTMENT IN REAL ESTATE AND ASSETS HELD-FOR-SALE
Depreciation of property and improvements held for investment is computed using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Residential and nonresidential properties are depreciated over 27.5 years and
31.5 years, respectively, and equipment is depreciated over seven years. The
property owned by Self-Storage is carried at depreciated cost at December 31,
1997.
During 1997, the Partnership began marketing the property owned by Springdale
to potential buyers and plans to sell it in 1998. In accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment
of Long-Lived
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, the Partnership has
reclassified the real estate property owned by Springdale to assets held for
sale during the fourth quarter of 1997 and discontinued recognition of
depreciation expense.
For assets held for sale, the Partnership records impairment losses on assets
held for sale when the net book value is less than the fair value, less costs
to dispose. Fair value is based on estimated cash flows discounted at a
risk-adjusted rate of interest or a value derived from comparable sales
transactions in the marketplace. The Partnership reclassified the real estate
property owned by Springdale with a fair value less cost to dispose totaling
$6,664,000 to assets held for sale and recognized a provision for impairment
totaling $644,066. It is reasonably possible that the estimate of the
provision for asset impairment may change in the near term because of the
degree of judgment involved in determining fair value.
RENTAL REVENUE
The Partnership recognizes rental revenues as they are due in accordance with
the terms of the respective tenant leases. This method of rental recognition
approximates a straight-line basis due to the short-term nature (generally one
year or less) of tenant leases.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
SFAS No. 107, "Disclosures About 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 practical to estimate that
value. Substantially all financial instruments reflected in the Partnership's
consolidated balance sheet, consisting of cash and cash equivalents, restricted
cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, are, by their terms,
equivalent with respect to carrying and fair values. Management is not aware
of the existence of any off-balance-sheet financial instruments.
INCOME TAXES
The Partnership is not liable for federal income taxes. Each partner includes
his proportionate share of partnership income or loss in his own tax return.
Therefore, no provision for income taxes is made in the consolidated financial
statements of the Partnership.
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
3. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Partnership maintains its accounting books and records in accordance with
the Internal Revenue Code's rules and regulations. The accompanying
consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles which will differ from the federal income tax
basis method of accounting due to the different treatment of various items as
specified in the Internal Revenue Code, principally impairment loss,
depreciation expense, and prepaid rent. The net effect of these accounting
differences is that the net income in the financial statements for 1997 and
1996 is approximately $631,485 greater and $169,000 less, respectively, than
the taxable income of the Partnership. The aggregate cost of real estate for
federal income tax purposes at December 31, 1997, is $12,843,062.
4. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
The Partnership Agreement provides that profits, losses, and cash distributions
be allocated 10% to the General Partners and 90% to the Limited Partners,
except that: (a) cash distributions to the General Partners will be
subordinated to the Limited Partners' receiving their noncumulative,
noncompounded annual preferred return of 7% per annum on their aggregate
contributed capital (the Annual Preferred Return), as defined; and (b) the
special allocation provisions, as defined, in the event of a refinancing, sale,
or other disposition of the property of the Partnership. Distributions to
partners in 1997 and 1996 were not sufficient to meet the Annual Preferred
Return.
Net sale of refinancing proceeds, as defined, to the extent distributed, will
be allocated to the Limited Partners until the Limited Partners receive
distributions equal to their adjusted investment in the Partnership, together
with an amount, to the extent not previously paid, necessary to yield an annual
return on their adjusted investment of 10% per annum, which shall be cumulative
but noncompounded. Thereafter, 85% of any additional net sale or refinancing
proceeds will be allocated to the Limited Partners, and
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
4. PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (CONTINUED)
15% will be allocated to the General Partners. Net proceeds from a sale may
not be reinvested in new properties by the Partnership after the Partnership
has completed its second year of operations. Net proceeds from a refinancing
will be reinvested only to the extent necessary for improvements and repairs to
existing properties.
The Partnership shall continue until December 31, 2027, unless sooner
terminated pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Partnership Agreement.
The Partnership Agreement provides that the Partnership is to maintain working
capital reserves in an amount not less than 2% of the proceeds of the Offering.
However, to the extent that these reserves are utilized to fund unanticipated
cash requirements, the reserves can be decreased. At December 31, 1997, cash
restricted for working capital reserve purposes was $377,320.
Effective April 1, 1996, the Partnership purchased and retired approximately
423 Limited Partnership units from the Limited Partners at a cost of $48,630.
Effective July 1, 1997, the Partnership purchased and retired another 361
Limited Partnership units from the Limited Partners at a cost of $86,606.
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 1996, the President of the Managing General Partner purchased from the
Limited Partners 95.3 limited partnership units of the Partnership at a cost of
$226 per unit. On July 1, 1997, the President and another related party
purchased 140 units at a cost of $240 per unit.
The Partnership pays management fees to Chrisken Real Estate Management
Company, Inc. (Chrisken), an affiliate of the General Partners. Management
fees are calculated at 5% of gross collections, as defined, for Springdale and
6% of gross collections, as defined, for Self-Storage. Total management fees
for 1997 and 1996 were $139,710 and $134,736, respectively. The agreements are
subject to annual renewal. In addition, the Partnership reimburses Chrisken
for personnel costs directly attributable to property operations, totaling
$265,496 and $231,133 in 1997 and 1996, respectively. These costs are included
in property operation expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of
income.
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Chrisken Partners Cash Income Fund L.P.
(A Delaware Limited Partnership)
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
5. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
In 1997 and 1996, an affiliate of the General Partners rented space at
Self-Storage. Rent was based on a percentage of net income of the affiliate
and totaled $26,500 and $20,400, respectively.
6. CONTINGENCIES
In February 1998, a lawsuit was filed against the Partnership by a prospective
buyer of the property owned by Springdale regarding termination of the contract
to sell the property. The buyer seeks specific performance by virtue of the
property transfer from the terminated sales contract. In the opinion of
management of the Partnership, such litigation and resultant effects will not
have a material adverse effect on the Partnership's financial statements. The
ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined and, accordingly, no
provision for any loss that may result has been made in the accompanying
financial statements.
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