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Vote on a request to approve Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget Amendments
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote to approve budget amendments as proposed by staff
Introduction & Background: During the fiscal year, the budget must be amended as changing conditions warrant. The fiscal year 2016-2017 budget ordinance authorizes the County Manager to transfer funds within a department without limitation. The Manager may also transfer amounts of up to $5,000 between departments of the same fund and transfer amounts up to $50,000 from contingency with a memorandum report of such transfers to the Board. Resolution #2000-43 allows the Finance Officer to transfer amounts form the vehicle replacement fund for the purchase of vehicles approved for replacement in accordance with the fleet management replacement criteria. The Board must approve all other transfers.
Discussion & Analysis: The attached proposed amendments must be approved by or reported to the Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2016.
The Chatham Transit budget is being increased by $5,536 through an appropriation to fund balance to cover the vehicle match approved in last year’s budget.
The Sheriff department budget is being increased by $6,895 to utilize insurance reimbursement funds to replace the totaled speed trailer. It is also be increased by $1,450 to use youth services donations for youth services program activities.
The Forfeited Property fund is being increased to reflect additional drug seizure funds received to date in the total amount of $20,456.
Transfers from contingency include a total of $2,546 for temporary staff and security officers needed for the election early voting site and $33,461 to cover state salary increases for CCCC employees.
Budgetary Impact: The proposed amendments increase the General Fund by $13,881, with an increase to appropriated fund balance in the amount of $5,536. The proposed amendments increase the Forfeited Property fund by $20,456. Transfers from contingency total $36,007.
Recommendation: Vote to approve budget amendments as proposed by staff.