TO: Members of the Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management & Budget
DATE: June 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Miscellaneous Budget Amendment 03
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BACKGROUND
1. On May 6, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved an increase in the Medical Examiner’s salary. Exhibit “A” appropriates the additional $10,587 in funding for salary and benefit expenses for the remainder of the current fiscal year from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
2. On May 20, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved the de-obligation of funding from the Salvation Army’s After School Music Education for Children & Youth Program in the amount of $10,000 to be used for future Children’s Services needs. Exhibit “A” appropriates the funding from the program to General Fund/Children’s Services/Reserve for Contingency.
3. On May 20, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved an agreement to upgrade to Public Safety Land Mobile Radio. Exhibit “A” appropriates the $82,198 in additional funding needed from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
4. Due to staffing changes and department needs, the County Administrator has authorized mid-year position changes. Exhibit “A” appropriates the additional funding needed in salary and benefit costs from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency and MSTU Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
5. It is necessary to roll over the remaining balance from the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 HUD Grant, ALCOHOPE FL0114L4H092316. Exhibit “A” appropriates expenditures in the amount of $392,461.
6. Additional Customer Convenience Center operation costs were incurred due to Hurricane Milton. These costs are eligible for FEMA reimbursement. Exhibit “A” appropriates the revenue and expense in the amount of $213,458.
7. On November 19, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved a rate adjustment for Hurricane Milton debris removal to Ceres Environmental. The County paid its final debris invoice on May 9, 2025. The total additional cost due to the rate adjustment is $152,453. Exhibit “A” appropriates the additional funding needed from General Fund/Reserve for Contingency.
ANALYSIS
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BUDGETARY IMPACT
This Budget Amendment will increase the County's budgeted revenues and expenses to align with the approved changes.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
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POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Governance
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the budget resolution amending the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget.