The City of Waterville applied for a grant from the state government to build a pedestrian bridge over the river inside the city’s park. On May 1, the city was notified that it had been awarded a grant of up to $200,000 for the project. The state will provide reimbursement for allowable expenditures. On May 5, the special revenue fund entered into a short-term loan with the General Fund for $200,000 so it could start bridge construction. During the year, the special revenue fund expended $165,000 for allowable bridge construction costs, for which it submitted documentation to the state. Reimbursement was received from the state on December 13.
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For the special revenue fund, provide the appropriate
- 1. May 1, notification of grant approval.
- 2. May 5, loan from General Fund.
- 3. During the year, bridge expenditures and submission of reimbursement documentation.
- 4. December 13, receipt of the grant reimbursement funds.
- 5. December 31, adjusting and closing entries.
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