Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Jennifer Steelman
Department: Office of Management and Budget
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Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolutions within the General Fund and Broward Municipal Services District Fund in the amount of $58,277,489 primarily to appropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution within the County Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $2,868,228 to appropriate funds for prior year commitments.
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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. 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 2026 budget. The new appropriations are highlighted individually.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING BUDGET ACTIONS WITHIN THE GENERAL FUND, BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT FUND, AND THE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND.
GENERAL FUND - $58,214,489 - The County Auditor’s Office requests the appropriation of the balance of funds budgeted in the prior year ($40,000) for payments related to the Medical and Pharmacy Audit.
There is an overall increase in the Fiscal Year 2026 Property Appraiser’s budget based on the final approved Florida Department of Revenue (DOR) budget. The changes include a decrease of <$3,269> in operating travel, an increase in personnel costs consistent with County-adopted rates ($580,360), and the finalized salaries of County Constitutional Officers for Fiscal Year 2026 ($10,202). Additionally, the Property Appraiser’s office is appropriated the amount of unspent prior year funding for miscellaneous operating supplies ($16,598), the APEX scheduling application project that is to be completed in Fiscal Year 2026 ($57,500), Microsoft SQL licenses ($196,354), and the purchase of Nutanix Storage Nodes ($210,000). The County’s share of these costs is 91.644%, or $978,524.
The Supervisor of Elections requests the appropriation of $846,321 for continued compliance activities with voter list maintenance and other election requirements.
At the end of Fiscal Year 2025, $33.2 million reverted from the Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) General Fund budget. For Fiscal Year 2026 per BSO’s request $31.5 million is appropriated for items budgeted in the prior Fiscal Year for which expenditures were not completed. Of this amount $14.4 million is for vehicle replacements, $6.7 million is for building and other land improvements, $4.5 million is for computer software, $3.9 million is for operating expenses, $2.0 million is for equipment.
Also included is $3.0 million for inmate inpatient healthcare costs and $1.7 million for Regional Fire Rescue capital outlay.
The Office of the Inspector General requests the appropriation of $114,650 to continue space renovation related to services provided under the interlocal agreement with the School Board of Broward County (SBBC).
The Office of Regional Communications and Technology is appropriated $169,364 for increased rental costs in Fiscal Year 2026 for the North Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) at Coconut Creek.
The Office of Emergency Management is appropriated the unspent prior year amount for development of the Safety and Security Committee ($48,765); wiring at the Emergency Operations Center ($4,673); computer equipment ($2,349), emergency supplies ($17,420), installation of a charging station for the mobile command vehicle at the Emergency Distribution Center ($9,718); and training expenses ($137,168). Additionally, the Office of Emergency Management is appropriated $60,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 to cover costs associated with the rental of emergency response vehicles supporting the Parks and Recreation Division’s logistical operations during Hurricane Season.
The Office of Economic Small Business Development (OESBD) budget is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funding for the Foreign Trade Zone designation ($200,000), the Workforce Development program ($250,000), and for costs pertaining to film, television, and media incentive programs promoting film production in Broward County ($500,000). In addition, funding is appropriated for temporary staff needed to assist in recertifying businesses to comply with new federal requirements ($53,000).
The budget for the Office of Management and Budget is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funding for IT technical support ($3,037).
The budget for the Finance and Administrative Services Department is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funding for financial system automation in the Accounting Division ($120,000), IT technical support in the Enterprise Technology Services Division ($8,091), and procurement process consulting services in the Purchasing Division ($53,919). Additionally, $216,450 is appropriated for the centralization of General Fund software expenses.
Within the Human Services Department, the Crisis Intervention Support Division (CISD) budget is increased by the prior year software support commitments ($8,240), Strategic Leadership Training pending deliverables ($9,680), and gift cards for Office of Justice Services clients to purchase food, clothing, and other needed supplies ($10,000).
The Broward Addiction and Recovery Center (BARC) budget is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funds for the purchase of a pharmacy management module for the Electronic Health Record Software ($38,861).
The Community Partnerships Division (CPD) budget is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funds from Fiscal Year 2025 for the University Student Practicum Pilot Program to assist students with the cost of certifications ($7,000), food programs ($200,000), expansion of transportation needs for Broward County public school students enrolled in an emotional/behavioral program who experience a behavioral health crisis ($144,600), and one-time increased software support costs for SAMIS reporting enhancements ($77,500).
The Family Success Administration Division (FSAD) budget is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funds set aside for customers enrolled in the Financial Capability Program Match Savings Program which are still eligible ($1,804,460).
The Housing Options, Solutions, and Supports Division (HOSS) budget is increased by the amount of unspent prior year funds for software support commitments for the case management system implementation ($28,173).
The Cultural Division is appropriated $70,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 for services (Broward Sheriff’s Office, security, permitting, and sound engineering) to support the IGNITE Broward event.
The Libraries Division is appropriated the amount of unspent prior year funds for software commitments ($97,065).
The Parks and Recreation Division (Parks) is appropriated $12,670 for chemicals and safety materials to maintain pool systems, fountains, and cleaning operations; $2,837 for interlocal payments for shared park maintenance, utilities, and local support services; $6,888 for water and recycling collection for major park facilities; $4,909 for safety upgrades to the Vista View Park kickbox fitness station; and $15,436 to cover the increased costs due to an amendment to the agreement between Broward County and University of Florida Board of Trustees for Extension Services.
The Non-Departmental Budget is increased for prior year commitments to the Northwest Pompano Community Redevelopment Agency settlement agreement ($6,977,131).
The Non-Departmental budget is increased by $408,904 for the interlocal agreement relating to Disaster Recovery between Broward County and the Broward County Clerk of Courts, approved by the Board on October 7, 2025, to provide one-time funds for disaster recovery goods and services.
The Non-Departmental budget is increased by $376,103 for the interlocal agreement between Broward County and the Broward County Clerk of Courts to reconcile the Clerk’s allocation of net revenues collected by the County related to the Recording contract for Fiscal Year 2025 less the actual expenses, per the ILA.
The transfer to the Natural Resources Contracts Fund is reduced by $20,000 due to an amendment to the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact agreement with the Institute for Sustainable Communities.
The Non-Departmental budget is increased by the amounts of prior year unspent funding for the Solid Waste Master Plan ($142,670) and the Waste Generation Study ($173,000) and transferred to the Solid Waste Fund.
The Non-Departmental budget is increased by the amounts of unspent prior year funding and transferred to the General Capital Outlay Fund where the expenses are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2026: from the Libraries Division for the replacement of timeclocks ($95,162), from the Facilities Management Division for modular furniture reconfiguration ($61,000) and the test and balance of the HVAC system in the Ron Cochron Building ($129,522), and from the Human Services Department for future projects related to homelessness and long term supportive housing ($4,150,348).
The Non-Departmental budget is increased by the amounts of unspent prior year funding in the Office of Economic and Small Business Development for the Micro-Grant program ($20,000) and for costs related to the 2025 and 2026 Florida International Trade and Cultural Expos ($64,730) and transferred to the Economic Development Capital Fund where the expenses are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2026.
Additionally, the Non-Departmental budget is increased by the amount of prior year unspent funding for innovation and technology enhancements ($2,077,900), unanticipated County-wide professional services that may arise in Fiscal Year 2026 ($293,977), an environmental survey ($58,100), other contractual services ($410,731), and county initiatives ($208,520).
BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT (BMSD) FUND (10015) - $63,000 - Fund balance is appropriated for prior year commitments related to the purchase of two vehicles for the Zoning and Code Enforcement section.
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND (11505) - $2,868,228 - Fund balance is recognized, and budget is appropriated for unspent one-time prior year commitments for capital improvements to the Traffic Engineering and Highway and Bridge facilities and is transferred to the Engineering Capital Outlay Fund for capitalization of these projects.
|
Fund |
Current FY26 Modified Budget |
Amended Amount |
Revised FY26 Budget |
|
10010 - General Fund |
$2,034,725,420 |
$58,214,489 |
$2,092,939,909 |
|
10015 - Broward Municipal Services District Fund |
$26,733,130 |
$63,000 |
$26,796,130 |
|
11505 - County Transportation Trust Fund |
$42,949,650 |
$2,868,228 |
$45,817,878 |
|
Grand Total |
$2,104,408,200 |
$61,145,717 |
$2,165,553,917 |
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.