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 Outlay Funds in the amount of $8,206,522 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. 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 CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS.
STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CAPITAL FUND (30105) - $235,000 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and additional funds are appropriated for a stormwater environmental assessment.
ENGINEERING CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (30110) - $575,200 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and additional funds are appropriated for the purchase of six mitigation pumps and replacement of three high-clearance pickups to help respond in flood mitigation situations.
CONSTITUTIONAL GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND (30115) - $370,870 - Budgeted fund balance is adjusted, and additional funds are appropriated to the State Road A1A Flood Mitigation Project ($370,870). Additionally, the Copans Road and Lyons Road Intersection and Sheridan Street and University Drive Intersection projects are reduced <$180,000> and funds are transferred to the Oakland Park Boulevard and Nob Hill Road Intersection project ($180,000) due to cost increases.
GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND (30205) - $6,346,409 - Comprised of the following eight changes:
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ADMINISTRATION: Fund balance is appropriated to replace flooring in rooms 318, 320, and 321 in Government Center East ($108,000).
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT DIVISION: Fund balance is appropriated to pay the final invoice for the Electronic Client Chart Management System used by the Nancy J. Cotterman Center ($23,600) and to the Space Planning Program to renovate a satellite office of the Nancy J. Cotterman Center in Pembroke Park ($206,706).
LIBRARIES DIVISION: Fund balance is appropriated to cover unanticipated cost increases associated with the replacement of auditorium seating at the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center ($123,436).
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION: The following Parks and Recreation 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: <$88,000> for the Tradewinds Park Improvements project, <$31,290> for the Playground Replacements project, <$80,000> for the Long Key Aitken House Improvements project, and <$21,240> from the Hollywood North Beach Parking Lot Improvements projects. Additionally, fund balance is appropriated for design services for the Quiet Waters Cabin project ($181,600), the Anne Kolb Nature Center Aquarium project ($200,000), the Central Broward Stadium Upgrades project ($1,040,948), and the Quiet Waters Office Conversion project ($406,800). Furthermore, transfers from the General Fund are recognized and appropriated to the Mills Pond Wetland Protection project for wetland mitigation and maintenance ($35,000) and to acquire a Mobile Stage for use at various parks for events and other activities ($276,799). Finally, the budgets for the Pickleball Court project <$100,000> and the Long Key Aitken House Improvements project <$1,200,000> are reduced and funds are reallocated to the Markham Park Campground Improvements project ($1,300,000).
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT, FLEET SERVICES SECTION: Fund balance is appropriated to the Fleet Services Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Program for one box truck for use by the Parks and Recreation Division ($100,000). In addition, a transfer from the General Fund is recognized and appropriated to the Fleet Services Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Program to acquire two security vehicles for use by the Parks and Recreation Division ($62,998) and several vehicles for the Facilities Maintenance Division including two grounds crew vehicles, four vehicles for trades staff to expand staff mobility, and a golf cart for security staff ($388,638).
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT DIVISION: Fund balance is appropriated for soundproofing at the Nancy J. Cotterman Center in Oakland Park ($16,884). In addition, the following Public Works Department 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: <$125,760> for the Main Library Restroom Renovation project, <$84,000> for the Main Library Curtain Wall Repair project, <$11,800> for the BARC Booher Perimeter Fence project, and <$39,580> for the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center Parking Lot Remediation project.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE MAINTENANCE/MOSQUITO CONTROL DIVISION: Fund balance is appropriated to the Mosquito Control Equipment project for the purchase of three Ultra Low Volume fogger sprayers ($75,000).
NON-DEPARTMENTAL: Fund balance is appropriated to the fund’s reserve for contingency ($3,100,000). Finally, per the County’s Public Art ordinance, $481,670 from eligible General Capital Outlay projects is transferred to the Public Art and Design Fund.
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT CAPITAL FUND (35020) - $0 - The budget for the Arena Agreement Annual Contribution project is reduced <$600,000> and funds are appropriated for advisory services needed to assist in the amendment and extension of the Arena Operating agreement, of which, the Commission approved the term sheet for at the September 17, 2024, Commission Meeting ($600,000).
CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL BOND CAPITAL FUND (35025) - $501,093 - Fund balance consisting of insurance proceeds received in Fiscal Year 2024 and insurance proceeds to be collected in Fiscal Year 2025 are recognized and appropriated to cover a builder’s risk insurance claim to correct water infiltration and water damage incurred during the Convention Center Headquarters Hotel project’s construction.
BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND (35040) - $177,950 - The budget for NW 27th Avenue Safe Streets is adjusted due to a refund of retainage per a settlement agreement so that final construction items and roadway markings can be completed.
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.