Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Norman Foster
Department: Office of Management and Budget
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolutions within the Capital Funds in the amount of $212,696,226 to primarily adjust fund balances and other budgeted revenues and appropriate funds to reserves and other project commitments.
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Why Action is Necessary
Supplemental budgets are required whenever existing revenue sources are increased or decreased, resulting in a change to the total appropriation of a fund or for the creation of a new capital project over $25,000.
What Action Accomplishes
The primary purpose of this supplemental budget is to recognize the difference between the preliminary fund balance and the current budgeted fund balance of each fund. This budget amendment also includes a number of proposed appropriations to address issues that have arisen since the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
Staff presents three supplemental budgets per year to the Board. The purpose of the second supplemental budget is primarily to reconcile the fund balances. This budget amendment also includes a number of proposed appropriations which are highlighted individually below, which include some of the additional fund balance is appropriated to reserves for allocation in the Recommended Fiscal Year 2026-2030 capital program.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ACTIONS WITHIN THE CAPITAL FUNDS.
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CAPITAL FUND (30105) - $809,931 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and the transfer from the Constitutional Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund is increased and appropriated for the construction of a privacy wall along Sistrunk Boulevard between NW 31st Avenue and NW 29th Terrace ($660,000); and the reserve for future capital outlay is increased accordingly ($149,931).
ENGINEERING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (30110) - $27,765,654 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and the transfer from the Local Option Gas Tax Special Revenue Fund is increased and appropriated for scour protection for the Andrews Avenue bridge ($478,740), SE 3rd Avenue bridge ($66,060), and SW 7th Avenue bridge ($832,300), bridge rehabilitation for several County bridges ($4,699,210), the purchase of special purpose equipment ($500,000); and reserves are adjusted accordingly ($21,096,471). In addition, funds are appropriated for traffic control devices and equipment ($92,873) and are offset by reimbursement payments.
CONSTITUTIONAL GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND (30115) - $721,668 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and reserves are increased accordingly.
GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (30205) - $95,772,155 -
Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and the transfers from the General Fund and the Libraries General Obligation Bonds Fund are budgeted to support the following actions.
Human Services Department: Appropriations to the Carpet & Tile Replacement Program are increased to address cost increases associated with flooring replacement projects at Government Center East ($49,560).
Parks and Recreation Division: The transfer from the Park Impact Fee Fund is adjusted, and the appropriation for the Tradewinds Park Improvement project is reduced accordingly <$544,797>. This reduction is offset by the funding adjustments to the Tradewinds Park Improvements project detailed in the Parks Land Preservation Bond Capital Fund. In addition, fund balance is appropriated for cost increases related to Phase III of the Tradewinds Park Improvement project ($111,851). The appropriation for the Fern Forest Exhibits project is reduced <$52,223> and appropriated to the Miramar Pineland Improvements project ($52,223) to support cost increases for the planned exhibit installation. The appropriation for the Playground Replacements project is reduced <$1,150,000> and appropriated for planning and design services of the Deerfield Island Classroom project ($200,000) and the Deerfield Island Environmental Resource Center project ($950,000) to cover the County match of a potential grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District that is anticipated to be awarded in the summer of Fiscal Year 2025.
Transportation Department, Fleet Services: Funding is provided for the construction of a fence around an area at Fleet Services #3 that is used to store evidence for the Clerk of Courts ($40,000).
Resilient Environment Department, Consumer Protection Division: The transfer from the Building Code Service Fund is increased, and the appropriation for the POSSE system Upgrade project is increased accordingly ($14,500).
Public Works Department, Construction Management: The appropriations of the following projects are increased to address cost increases and to keep projects that are in progress on schedule: Facility Improvements at the Paul Rein Detention Facility ($1,842,000), renovations at the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fleet Service Center ($289,000), and repairs to the Government Center East 350 Garage ($500,000). Additionally, funding is allocated for design services to replace floor outlets in the North Building of the Judicial Complex ($663,000) and to provide some pay-as-you-go funding for construction for the Emergency Operations & Communications Center project ($51,873,419) and the Government Center East Replacement project ($40,657,687). The appropriation for the Hallandale Library Refresh project is reduced <$257,987> in the General Capital Outlay Fund, as a commensurate amount is budgeted in the Libraries Bond Capital Fund in the FY25 Second Supplemental. Relatedly, the appropriations for the Collier City Library Refresh project ($64,452), Main Library Chiller Replacement project ($49,155), and the Main Library Exterior Refurbishing project ($46,106) are increased in the General Capital Outlay Fund equal to the amount the project appropriations were reduced by in the Libraries Bond Capital Fund.
Public Works Department, Facilities Management: The appropriation for the Judicial Facilities Maintenance Program is adjusted to reconcile prior year accruals <$25,429>.
Non-Departmental: The transfer to the Public Art and Design Fund is increased to fund future public art projects ($399,637).
COURTHOUSE BOND CAPITAL FUND (35010) - $633,087 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, the appropriation for the Courthouse Tower Bond project is reduced <$476,918>, and a transfer to the 2017A and Series 2020 Courthouse Refunding Bonds Fund is appropriated ($1,110,005).
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUND (35020) - $32,049,661 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and reserves for contingency are increased accordingly ($1,102,497). The transfer from the 2006B & 2016 Civic Arena Refunding Bonds Fund is increased and appropriated to reserve for future capital outlay ($30,947,164). Additionally, appropriations for the Convention Center Repairs & Maintenance project are adjusted to reconcile prior year accruals <$169,858> and reserves for contingency are increased accordingly ($169,858). Finally, as a result, of the Second Amended and Restated Operating Agreement by and among Broward County, Arena Operating Company Ltd., Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Ltd., and Sunrise Sports & Entertainment, LLC, for the Broward County Civic Arena approved by the Board through Agenda Item 25 of the February 11, 2025 Regular Commission Meeting, the appropriation for the former Arena Annual Contribution is reduced <$2,090,400> and reserves are increased accordingly ($2,090,400).
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL BOND CAPITAL (35025) - $50,909,204 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and appropriations for additional preopening costs for the Headquarters Hotel project ($1,200,000) and reserves are increased accordingly ($48,781,290). Additionally, revenue from insurance proceeds is recognized and appropriated to the Headquarters Hotel project to reimburse the project for a previously paid insurance claim ($927,914). Finally, in advance of the first payment of key money from Omni Hotels, due prior to the projected Hotel opening date, the portion of the key money that is to support project costs is reduced from revenues and appropriations within the Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Other Costs project <$5,500,000> and is recognized and appropriated to the Headquarters Hotel project ($5,500,000).
BEACH RENOURISHMENT CAPITAL FUND (35030) - $3,306,020 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and funding for the Beach Hotspot project is increased accordingly ($344,617). In addition, revenues from previously approved state grants are recognized and appropriated to support the Segment 2 project ($2,961,403). As a result, appropriations for the Segment 2 project supported by non-grant revenues are decreased <$2,961,403> and reallocated to the Beach Hotspot project ($2,961,403).
BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND (35040) - $557,505 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and a transfer from the Park Impact Fee Fund, consisting of historical park impact fee revenues, is increased and appropriated for the Franklin Park Roof Repair and Replacement project ($29,500), and to reserve for future capital outlay ($528,005).
LIBRARIES BOND CAPITAL FUND (35050) - $98,274 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and the following project budgets are reduced in the Libraries Bond Capital Fund to consolidate and increase funding available for the Hallandale Library Refresh project ($257,987): the Collier City Library Refresh project <$64,452>; the Main Library Exterior Refurbishing project <$46,106>; and the Main Library Chiller Replacement project <$49,155>. The amounts reduced in this fund from the aforementioned projects are budgeted in the General Capital Outlay Fund as these projects are in progress or nearing completion.
PARKS LAND PRESERVATION BOND CAPITAL FUND (35060) - $73,067 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and the Tradewinds Park Improvements project is increased accordingly ($73,067). Additionally, appropriations for several projects that have remained unspent for several Fiscal Years are reduced <$559,879> and funding is reallocated to support the Tradewinds Park Improvements project ($559,879).
Source of Additional Information
Norman Foster, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6346
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fiscal impact is detailed above in the Summary Explanation/Background section of the agenda item.