Title
Vote on a request to approve Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Budget Amendments
Abstract
Action Requested: Motion 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 the Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2016.
A total amount of $18,055 is being transferred from contingency in the General Services department to cover unanticipated repairs at Bynum Park, Briar Chapel Civic Site fees, and funding for an internet upgrade.
The Planning department budget is being increased by $166,500 for potential payments needed in the current fiscal year for the Bike Lanes Project as estimated in the FY2017-2023 Capital Improvements Program. Expenses associated with this project will be funded through Capital Reserve.
The Sheriff’s department budget is being increased by $101,493 and $26,461 to roll forward concealed weapons and civil processing funds collected and available for use at the Sheriff’s discretion.
The Enhanced 911 budget is being increased by a total of $221,432 to cover the Next Generation 911 Project as estimated in the FY2017-2023 Capital Improvements Program.
Budgetary Impact: The proposed budget amendments increase the General Fund by $316,204, with an increase to appropriated fund balance in the amount of $127,954. The Enhanced 911 fund is being increased by $221,432 with an appropriation to fund balance.
Recommendation: Motion to approve budget amendments as proposed by staff.