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        <Explanation>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.</Explanation>
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      <Form990ScheduleKPartVI>
        <Identifier>GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACT</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 5A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE GROSS PROCEEDS THAT WERE DEPOSITED INTO THE RESERVE FUND WERE INVESTED IN A GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CONTRACT (GIC) INITIALLY WITH ROYAL BANK OF CANADA WHICH WAS ASSIGNED AND ASSUMED BY BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. ON FEBRUARY 4, 2011. THE ORIGINAL TERM OF THE GIC INITIALLY AND AS ASSIGNED WAS SET TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 1, 2042 WITH RESPECT TO THE SENIOR BONDS AND DECEMBER 1, 2025 WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBORDINATE BONDS.</Explanation>
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    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO" softwareId="12000266" softwareVersion="v2012.1.0">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART I, LINE 9</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012, THE AUTHORITY TERMINATED THE OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONTRACT WITH THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD AND ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH AEG TO BE THE INDEPENDENT MANAGER OF THE ARENA. THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS UNDER THE NEW CONTRACT (FOR THE LAST SIX MONTHS OF 2012) ARE REPORTED AT NET INSTEAD OF AT GROSS. ACCORDINGLY, EVENT REVENUE AND RELATED EXPENSES ARE NOT COMPARABLE BETWEEN THE TWO YEARS (2011 INCLUDES A FULL 12 MONTHS WHILE 2012 INCLUDES ONLY SIX MONTHS).</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Delegation of management duties</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE AUTHORITY HAS ENTERED INTO AN OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH AEG CORPORATION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012 TO REPLACE THE FORMER CONTRACT 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. MANAGEMENT FEES ARE BILLED PERIODICALLY UNDER THE NEW CONTRACT AND WERE BILLED QUARTERLY BY THE KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Review of form 990 by governing body</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES, IS PROVIDED TO THE FINANCE/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.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Conflict of interest policy</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>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 CONFLICT 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.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE TOP OFFICIAL FOR THE ORGANIZATION, LARRY HAYES, RECEIVES NO COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED. FOR PURPOSES OF FORM 990 REPORTING, JUSTIN JOKOVICH IS TREATED AS THE TOP FINANCIAL OFFICIAL. JUSTIN IS AN EMPLOYEE OF AEG, THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, AND THEREFORE ALL COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE AEG.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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