Title
Vote on a request to approve Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget Amendments
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request 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 2020-2021 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. The Board must approve all other transfers.
Discussion & Analysis: The attached proposed amendments must be approved by the Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2021.
The DSS Trust department’s budget is being increased by $23,000 to cover additional DSS Trust funds.
The Register of Deeds department’s budget is being increased by $950 with a transfer from contingency to cover additional pension payout.
The Economic Development department’s budget is being increased by $10,000 with a transfer from contingency to cover additional CAM site expenses.
Budgetary Impact: The proposed amendments increase DSS Trust Fund by $23,000. Transfers from Contingency total $10,950.
Recommendation: Motion to approve budget amendments as proposed by staff.