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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 General Services department’s budget is being increased by $6,000 to cover additional Chatham 250 donations.
The Social Services department’s budget is being increased by $14,968 to match a crisis intervention funding authorization letter from the State.
The Health department’s budget is being increased by $47,635 to cover a Duke Endowment Grant.
The Elections department’s budget is being increased by $48,760 to cover a Help America Vote Act Grant.
The Sedimentation department’s budget is being increased by $5,018 with a transfer from contingency to cover the buffer determination contract. The Family Treatment Drug Court department’s budget is being increased by $7,000 with a transfer from contingency to cover the grant’s match.
Budgetary Impact: The proposed amendments increase the General Fund by $117,363. Transfers from contingency total $12,018.
Recommendation: Motion to approve budget amendments as proposed by staff.