Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Norman Foster
Department: Office of Management and Budget
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT budget Resolution transferring funds within the General Fund in the amount of $600,000 from reserve in the Broward Sheriff’s Office’s (BSO) Regional Law Enforcement and Investigations to operating expenses in Administration as requested by BSO to ensure operational efficiency and stability.
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Why Action is Necessary
Per 129.06(2)(b) of the Florida Statutes, Board approval is required to transfer funds from a reserve account and to appropriate expenditures. Additionally, pursuant to Section 30.49(7) of the Florida Statutes the reserve for contingency in the budget for the sheriff shall be appropriated upon written request of the sheriff.
What Action Accomplishes
Transfers $600,000 from reserve in BSO’s Regional Law Enforcement and Investigations to operating expenses in Administration.
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Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
The Broward Sheriff’s Office is requesting the transfer of $600,000 from reserve in BSO’s Regional Law Enforcement and Investigations to operating expenses in Administration to ensure operational efficiency and stability.
Source of Additional Information
Norman Foster, Director, Office of Management and Budget, (954) 357-6346
Colonel Oscar Llerena, BSO Department of Administration, (954) 831-8180
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The Fiscal Year 2025 Adopted Operating Budget included $600,000 in reserve in BSO’s Regional Law Enforcement and Investigations. This action will transfer that amount to operating expenses in Administration.