Title
Vote to approve Fiscal Year 2014-2015 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 2014-2015 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 from 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 Attorney budget is being increased by $50,000 with a transfer from contingency to cover unanticipated legal expenses.
The Bells Annex Fire District is being increased by a total of $150 to cover commission fees through the end of the fiscal year.
Budgetary Impact: The proposed budget amendments increase the Bells Annex Fire District budget by a total of $150.
Recommendation: Motion to approve budget amendments as proposed by staff.