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Vote on a request to approve FY 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 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.
Discussion & Analysis: The attached proposed amendments must be approved by or reported to the Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2016.
The General Services department is being increased with a transfer from contingency by a total of $4,927 is for the new allocation approved by the Board to Chatham Housing Initiative. It is also being increased by a total of $23,835,597 to reflect the revenue and expenses related to the 2015 limited obligation bonds refunding.
The Health department is being increased with a transfer from contingency by a total of $20,234.to cover kennel repairs at the Animal Shelter and tobacco signage for the County.
The Non-Profits department is being increased by a total of $157,219 to account for the FY 2016 ROAP (Rural Operating Assistance Program) funds allocated to the County. These funds are passed through to Chatham Transit.
The Planning department is being increased with a transfer from contingency in the amount of $36,519 to cover expenses related to the new Planner I position. It is also being increased by $34,994 to reflect an allocation from our MPO for a bike signage study. The match for this allocation, $8,749, is being transferred from contingency.
The Sheriff's department is being increased by $6,850 to cover expenses related to and paid with youth services donations.
The Recreation department is being increased by ...
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