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 Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $3,044,724 to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.
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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.
What Action Accomplishes
The primary purpose of this supplemental budget is to appropriate funds for prior year commitments. This budget amendment also includes a number of proposed new 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 typically presents three supplemental budget amendments per year to the Board. The purpose of the first supplemental budget amendment is primarily to appropriate funds for specific non-recurring items, which were unexpended at the end of the previous Fiscal Year. These appropriations include items related to both County agencies and Constitutional Officers. This budget amendment also includes a limited number of proposed new appropriations to address issues that have arisen since the adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget. The new appropriations are highlighted individually.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ACTIONS WITHIN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS.
PARKS TARGET RANGE FUND (10055) - $71,044 - Fund balance is appropriated for the continuation of the replacement of trap machines at the Target Range.
PUBLIC RECORDS MODERNIZATION TRUST FUND (10065) - $400,000 - Fund balance is appropriated to purchase a microfilm scanner and necessary equipment and/or services as part of the County’s conversion of microfilm records.
MANATEE PROTECTION FUND (10075) - $300,000 - Fund balance is appropriated for a recreational boat traffic survey of Broward County.
JUDICIAL TECHNOLOGY FEE FUND (10095) - $91,050 - Fund balance is appropriated for the continuation of the Hybrid Courtroom Setup project.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING CONTRACTS FUND (10115) - $2,920 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments related to vehicle equipment.
BSO CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH CONTRACT FUND (10140) - $48,790 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments for printing ($6,750) and furniture ($42,040).
POLLUTION RECOVERY TRUST FUND (10610) - $30,400 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments to continue the Underwater Broward art project.
BSO LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTS FUND (11015) - <$882,827> - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments for operating expenses ($31,330) and capital outlay ($121,269). Additionally, budgeted revenues and appropriations are adjusted for personnel services ($696,181), operating expenses ($75,327), and capital outlay ($832,847) as agreed upon between BSO and Dania Beach; operating expenses <$85,650> and capital outlay <$93,500> as agreed upon between BSO and Deerfield Beach; capital outlay <$199,500> as agreed upon between BSO and the Aviation Department; personnel services <$6,770> and operating expenses <$3,546> as agreed upon between BSO and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; personnel services <$991,884> and operating expenses <$341,250> as agreed upon between BSO and Pompano Beach; personnel services <$805,914>, operating expenses <$33,897>, and capital outlay <$33,370> as agreed upon between BSO and Port Everglades; and capital outlay <$44,500> as agreed upon between BSO and Weston.
BSO FIRE RESCUE CONTRACTS FUND (11020) - $1,237,066 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments for operating expenses ($637,403) and capital outlay ($1,940,400). Additionally, budgeted revenues and appropriations are adjusted for personnel services ($869,190) and operating expenses ($66,440) as agreed upon by BSO and Weston; operating expenses ($36,855) as agreed upon by BSO and Cooper City; personnel services <$763,698>, operating expenses <$160,310>, and capital outlay <$199,400> as agreed upon by BSO and Deerfield Beach; and personnel services <$882,832>, operating expenses <$21,982>, and capital outlay <$285,000> as agreed upon between BSO and Port Everglades.
AIR POLLUTION TRUST FUND (11205) - $199,562 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments to continue the design consultation for Ambient Air Monitoring Station 33 ($112,362) and to acquire software ($2,200). In addition, fund balance is appropriated to replace damaged equipment ($85,000).
PARKS ENHANCED MARINE LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND (11210) - $232,684 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments related to the Enhanced Marine Law Enforcement Grant reimbursements.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND (11215) - $0 - The reserve for contingency is adjusted <$883,326> and appropriations for housing support staff are increased accordingly ($883,326).
HOLLYWOOD NORTH BEACH PARK FUND (11220) - $0 - One-time startup costs for equipment ($113,142) and pro-rated recurring operating costs including staff salaries ($82,115), utilities ($12,083), and operating/maintenance supplies ($66,334) are appropriated for the Mooring Field at Hollywood North Beach Park which is anticipated to be open to the public in Summer 2025. Reserves are reduced accordingly <$273,674>.
TRANSPORTATION SURTAX FUND (11610) - $0 - Budget is transferred <$27,000,000> and appropriated as a transfer to the FLL Capital Fund for these capital projects: the Automated People Mover ($17,000,000) and the Intermodal Center ($10,000,000), to be transmitted as spending occurs in that fund.
ADOPTION TRUST FUND (11701) - $493,641 - Fund balance from prior year donations is appropriated for vehicle replacements ($200,000), to support direct animal care for animals in crisis and sheltered pets with medical concerns ($268,462), for use towards community outreach that will provide vaccinations and testing to underserved communities ($11,716), and for lifesaving efforts by providing enrichment materials and space enhancements for dogs and cats in County care ($13,463).
PUBLIC ART AND DESIGN FUND (30231) - $481,670 - A transfer from the General Capital Outlay Fund is recognized and appropriated in a single project to facilitate the commission of public art.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FUND (30240) - $7,500 - The transfer from the General Fund is adjusted and the Film Projects budget is increased with one-time funds accordingly.
HEALTH FACILITIES AUTHORITY FUND (69030) - $81,224 - Fund balance is recognized and a transfer to the General Fund is appropriated to close out the Health Facilities Authority Fund as the Health Facilities Authority was abolished by the Board and the responsibilities absorbed by the County at the Public Hearing on June 18, 2024.
FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT GRANTS FUND (90032) - $250,000 - A grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District and a transfer from the General Fund to meet the 50% grant match requirement is recognized and appropriated to acquire a ferry boat for use at Deerfield Island Park.
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.