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 Resolution within the General Fund transferring $5,850,000 from reserve, for the Consolidated Dispatch Contract with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to account for additional expenses incurred in Fiscal Year 2026.
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Why Action is Necessary
Transferring funds from reserves requires approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
What Action Accomplishes
Transfers $5,850,000 in one-time funds from reserve in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, to account for additional expenses that occurred in Fiscal Year 2026 with the Consolidated Dispatch Contract.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
Under Florida Statutes 129.06(2)(b), the Board of County Commissioners, within the first 60 days of a new fiscal year, may amend the budget of the prior fiscal year and transfer funds from reserve to appropriations within the same fund.
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is requesting an additional $5,850,000 for the Consolidated Dispatch Contract to assist in closing out Fiscal Year 2026. This action transfers budget from reserves to account for additional expenditures that occurred during Fiscal Year 2026 related to the Consolidated Dispatch Contract.
This item is submitted after the deadline for supplemental items since the feedback from the Board was recently given at the September 29, 2026 Board Workshop; and this item should not be deferred to a subsequent meeting because the amounts at issue are Fiscal Year 2026 funds that are needed for yearend closeout.
Source of Additional Information
Colonel Oscar Llerena, BSO Chief Financial Officer, (954) 831-8180
Jennifer Steelman, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6226
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
This action will transfer $5,850,000 from reserve within the Fiscal Year 2026 General Fund budget to cover additional expenses for the Consolidated Dispatch Contract in preparation for closing out Fiscal Year 2026.