TO: The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Michael C. Zito, Deputy County Administrator
Cynthia Emerson, Community Services Director
FROM: Megan Kendrick, Human Services Manager
DATE: September 23, 2025
SUBJECT: Children Services Advisory Committee: De-obligation of Funding for Hibiscus Children’s Center, Inc. FY 2024-2025
__________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
On April 9th, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners approved FY 2024/2025 funding for Children’s Services at 0.1250 mills, up to $3,149,351, with a not to exceed amount of 8% for administrative expenses.
ANALYSIS
For the fiscal year 2024-2025, Hibiscus Children’s Center was awarded $35,000 for the SafeCare program. On July 7th, 2025, the agency formally notified the Children’s Services Advisory Committee (CSAC) of its decision to return funds in the amount of $3,200.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funds, in the amount of $3,200, will be moved from the General Fund/Children's Services/Hibiscus SafeCare account, number 00112869-088782 to the General Fund/Children's Services/Reserve for Contingency account, 00112869-099910.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
July 2, 2024 Funding Recommendation Approved
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Quality of Life
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff respectfully recommends that the Board de-obligate funding for Hibiscus Children’s Center for the SafeCare program in the amount of $3,200 and move those monies into contingency funding.