Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jennifer Steelman
Department: Office of Management and Budget
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolutions within the Capital Outlay Funds in the amount of $8,862,082 to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.
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Why Action is Necessary
Budget amendments 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 budget amendment 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 2026 budget.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
Staff typically presents three budget amendments per year to the Board. The purpose of the first budget amendment is primarily to appropriate funds for specific non-recurring items, which were unexpended at the end of the previous Fiscal Year. 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 2026 budget. The new appropriations are highlighted individually.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ACTIONS WITHIN THE CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS.
ENGINEERING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (30110) - $2,868,228 - The budgeted transfer from the County Transportation Trust Fund, where these capital improvements were budgeted in the prior Fiscal Year, is increased to move these facility building improvement projects for the Traffic Engineering ($2,437,994) and Highway and Bridge Divisions into this capital fund ($430,234).
GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (30205) - $5,993,854 - Comprised of the following changes:
The following General Capital Outlay Fund project budgets are adjusted in compliance with the County’s Public Art Ordinance to transfer the funds over to the Public Art and Design Fund.
|
Project Name |
Current FY26 Modified Budget |
Amendment |
Revised FY26 Budget |
|
101026 - Quiet Waters Cabin |
$1,729,262 |
<$28,840> |
$1,700,422 |
|
101035 - Long Key Metropica |
$1,908,595 |
<$6,360> |
$1,902,235 |
|
108969 - Anne Kolb Nature Center Aquarium |
$2,950,000 |
<$55,000> |
$2,895,000 |
|
108428 - Central Broward Stadium Upgrades |
$2,058,025 |
<$20,000> |
$2,038,025 |
|
108953 - Quiet Waters Office Conversion |
$2,133,800 |
<$34,540> |
$2,099,260 |
|
108723 - Playground Replacements |
$1,207,060 |
<$16,480> |
$1,190,580 |
|
109271 - Central Broward Stadium Repairs & Reroof |
$365,000 |
<$7,300> |
$357,700 |
|
105555 - Emergency Operations and Communications Center |
$252,537,259 |
<$889,930> |
$251,647,329 |
|
109305 - Government Center West Canopy Roof and Wall |
$786,000 |
<$15,720> |
$770,280 |
|
103036 - OMB Non Departmental (Transfer to Public Art & Design Fund (30231) |
$0 |
$1,074,170 |
$1,074,170 |
|
TOTAL |
$265,675,001 |
$0 |
$265,675,001 |
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION: Reserves for contingency are reduced <$99,750> and funding is appropriated for the replacement and upgrade of audiovisual equipment at the Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center ($99,750).
PUBLIC WORKS & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION (CMD): A transfer from the E-911 Fund, supported by a reduction to the North Public Safety Answering Point relocation project in the E911 Fund <$890,479>, is recognized and the North Public Safety Answering Point Relocation project for the Office of Regional Communication and Technology in this capital fund is reduced <$487,803> to reallocate these funds to the Property Appraiser and Value Adjustment Board Facility Replacement, CMD managed project, to purchase specialized furnishings and equipment associated with this facility’s future Public Safety Answering Point ($1,378,282).
PUBLIC WORKS & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION: A transfer from the General Fund, supported by unspent prior year funds from the Facilities Management Division (FMD) is recognized and appropriated to the Public Safety Building maintenance program to test and balance the facility’s HVAC system ($129,522) and to the Space Planning Program for the reconfiguration of modular furniture for the FMD ($61,000).
NON-DEPARTMENTAL: A transfer from the General Fund, supported by unspent prior year funds from the Libraries Division ($95,162), is recognized, and the reserve for contingency is reduced <$104,838> to appropriate funding for the replacement of time clocks at various County facilities ($200,000). A transfer from the General Fund, deriving from unspent funds from Human Services in Fiscal Year 2025, and additional fund balance from a completed human services capital project is recognized and appropriated for future Homeless Program Improvements including potential land and building acquisitions ($4,817,691).
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUND (35020) - $0 - Reserves for contingency <$5,000> and the budget for the Electric Vehicle Replacement project are reduced <$65,000> and funds are appropriated to replace a vehicle used by Visit Lauderdale to transport future potential clients around Broward County to promote the destination ($70,000).
|
Fund |
Current FY26 Modified Budget |
Amended Amount |
Revised FY26 Budget |
|
30110 - Engineering Capital |
$139,573,718 |
$2,868,228 |
$142,441,946 |
|
30205 - General Capital Outlay Fund |
$1,180,882,646 |
$5,993,854 |
$1,186,876,500 |
|
35020 - Tourist Development Capital Fund |
$200,124,284 |
$0 |
$200,124,284 |
|
Grand Total |
$1,520,580,648 |
$8,862,082 |
$1,529,442,730 |
Source of Additional Information
Jennifer Steelman, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6226
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The fiscal impact is detailed above in the Summary Explanation/Background section of the agenda item.