Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Mark D. Bogen
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds from reserve within the General Fund in the amount of $50,000 to supplement the budget for the Fallen Responder Financial Aid Program in Fiscal Year 2026; and to authorize the County Administrator to take all necessary administrative and budgetary actions required to implement the foregoing. (Mayor Bogen)
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Why Action is Necessary
Transferring funds from reserve requires approval of the Board of County Commissioners.
What Action Accomplishes
This action appropriates funds from reserve to supplement the budget for the Fallen Responder Financial Aid Program in Fiscal Year 2026.
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
The Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget included an appropriation of $50,000 for the Fallen Responder Financial Aid Program. Steven Lepselter, a BSO firefighter and paramedic, passed away on Sunday April 5, 2026, and County Administration is currently administering the Fallen Responder Financial Aid Program on his behalf. This action would transfer $50,000 in reserves to ensure there are sufficient funds for this program for any future fallen responders in the Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget.
This supplemental item was submitted after the applicable deadline due to the recent passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Lepselter. At the request of the Mayor, this item is being included as a supplemental item on the April 14 agenda rather than deferred to a later agenda so that funding can be promptly and fully replenished for the Fallen Responder program for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026.
Source of Additional Information
Saidy Taveras, Chief of Staff, Commission District 2, 954-357-7002
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
If approved, $50,000 would be transferred from the County Commission reserve in the General Fund.