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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A. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-725 to 2020-744 within the Special Revenue Funds in the amount of $14,805,966 to reappropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
B. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-745 to 2020-746 within the Capital Outlay Funds in the amount of $2,174,065 to reappropriate funds for prior year commitments and to provide additional funding for other programs.
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
C. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-747 transferring funds within the Broward Municipal Services District Capital Fund in the amount of $1,210,034 to align capital project budgets and fund estimated capital project increases.
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
D. MOTION TO ADOPT supplemental budget Resolution No. 2020-748 transferring funds within the Transit Capital Non-Grant Fund in the amount of $37,500 to budget a transfer to the Public Art and Design Fund.
ACTION: (T-10:51 AM) Approved. (Refer to minutes for full discussion.)
VOTE: 9-0. Commissioner Rich voted in the affirmative telephonically.
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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 reappropriate 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 2021 budget.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
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 reappropriate funds for specific non-recurring items, which were unexpended at the end of the fiscal year. These reappropriations 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 2021 budget. The new appropriations are highlighted individually.
THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET ACTIONS WITHIN THE SPECIAL REVENUE AND CAPITAL OUTLAY FUNDS.
BUILDING CODE SERVICES SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND - $1,575,662 - Fund balance is reappropriated for continuing renovations to facilitate the relocation to the Riverbend location and the remainder appropriated in reserve.
TRANSIT FUND - $974,659 - Fund balance is reappropriated for previously budgeted bus parts orders ($304,217), training ($220,127), environmental remediation at the Ravenswood facility ($32,305), and renovations at Government Center West ($418,010).
LICENSING, ELEVATOR AND REGULATORY FUND - $769,946 - Fund balance is reappropriated for continuing renovations to facilitate the relocation to the Riverbend location ($690,946) and for previously budgeted vehicle replacements ($79,000).
E-911 FUND - $3,493,106 - Fund balance is reappropriated for professional services, computer hardware, equipment, software, and training costs associated with capital projects previously budgeted in Fiscal Year 2020 ($3,491,254) and a refund of prior year expenses received in Fiscal Year 2021 is budgeted for computer hardware ($1,852).
MANATEE PROTECTION FUND - $72,868 - Fund balance is reappropriated for prior year commitments and agreements continuing in Fiscal Year 2021.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS - HOMELESS SERVICES FUND - $47,548 - Funds are transferred from the General Fund and appropriated to provide homeless services in Broward County.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AND PERMITTING CONTRACTS FUND - $5,129 - Fund balance is reappropriated for an equipment purchase to be completed in Fiscal Year 2021.
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE CONTRACTS FUND - $139,547 - Fund balance is reappropriated for rollover of prior year commitments for purchases, contracts, and agreements ($221,663). Revenue is reduced for anticipated reductions from agreement partners and the reserve is subsequently reduced <$104,420>. Revenue for previously approved Florida Keys RAD laboratory contract in Fiscal Year 2020 is reappropriated in Fiscal Year 2021 ($22,304).
EVERGLADES HOLIDAY PARK FUND - $26,489 - Fund balance is reappropriated for maintenance services in accordance with contractual requirements.
BSO CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH CONTRACT FUND - $457,360 - Fund balance is reappropriated for rollover of prior year commitments ($30,168) and transferred to the General Fund where it is appropriated to a reserve for BSO capital expenses ($427,192).
ANIMAL CARE TRUST FUND - $20,000 - Funds transferred from the General Fund are appropriated to support additional Spay and Neuter (SNIP) and Spay and Neuter - Trap/Neuter/Release (TNR) efforts.
POLLUTION RECOVERY TRUST FUND - $2,163 - Fund balance is reappropriated for prior year commitments to implement the Elavon purchasing system.
BSO LAW ENFORCEMENT CONTRACTS FUND - $2,068,114 - Fund balance is reappropriated for rollover of prior year commitments ($156,736) and reimbursements for COVID-19 related overtime and sick leave are transferred to the general fund to be appropriated for capital projects ($1,389,344). Funds reserved for Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) in Fiscal Year 2020 are transferred to the OPEB Trust Fund ($519,010). In addition, the contract with Pompano Beach is increased by $270,000 and the contracts with Cooper City and Dania Beach are reduced by $111,128 and $155,848, respectively. These contract adjustments reduce the transfer to the General Fund by $5,757.
BSO FIRE RESCUE CONTRACTS FUND - $2,607,976 - Fund balance is reappropriated for rollover of prior year commitments ($1,741,591) and reimbursements for COVID-19 related overtime and sick leave are transferred to the general fund to be appropriated for capital projects ($263,228). Funds reserved for OPEB in Fiscal Year 2020 are transferred to the OPEB Trust Fund ($605,890). In addition, the contract with Lauderdale Lakes is reduced by <$2,733>.
WATER CONTROL DISTRICT TWO FUND - $1,168,312 - Fund balance is reappropriated to complete construction of a recharge connection between the C1 and C2 Canals to provide increased water management capabilities.
COCOMAR WATER CONTROL DISTRICT FUND - $720,156 - Fund balance is reappropriated for construction to commence in Fiscal Year 2021 on the redesign for pump station 45, which services the C4 Canal.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND - $17,083 - Funds transferred from the General Fund ($17,083) are appropriated to support affordable housing projects throughout the County. Budget is transferred from existing balances ($3,432,917) in order to provide gap finance funding for the Solaris Apartments in Hallandale Beach.
PUBLIC ART AND DESIGN FUND - $539,860 - A transfer from the General Capital Fund is appropriated to fund public art associated with capital projects ($502,360). A transfer from the Transit Non-Grant Capital Fund is appropriated to fund art support costs ($37,500) associated with the Lauderhill Mall Transit Center project.
WATER MANAGEMENT FUND - $77,288 - Fund balance is reappropriated to complete redesign of control structure S-27; construction costs related to installation of a monitoring well at the South Regional Wellfield, per permit requirements; and final equipment payments on a replacement vehicle purchased and received in Fiscal Year 2020.
BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT WASTE COLLECTION FUND - $22,700 - Fund balance is reappropriated for prior year commitments including solar trash compactors ($6,000) and planned promotional and advertising activities ($16,700).
CONSTITUTIONAL GAS TAX CAPITAL FUND - $1,500,000 - Fund balance is reappropriated for the Bascule Bridge Scour project previously approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
GENERAL CAPITAL OUTLAY FUND - $674,065 -
LIBRARIES DIVISION: <$130,000> reduction to the Main Library Camera Upgrade project to reimburse and increase the Library Camera Upgrades project $130,000 for prior year expenses.
PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION: <$312,034> reduction to the Boulevard Gardens project in the General Capital Outlay Fund as this project will be appropriated in the Broward Municipal Services District Capital. <$17,812> reduction to the Everglades Holiday Park Levee Wall as $17,812 is consolidated into the Everglades Holiday Park Improvements project budget. <$60,000> reduction to the Parks-Facilities Improvements project to cover a $60,000 increase to the Quiet Waters Cabin project budget for furniture. Additionally, the following Parks and Recreation Division project budgets are adjusted in the General Capital Fund in compliance with the County’s Public Art Ordinance; <$13,320> reduction to the Easterlin Campground Improvements, <$1,080> reduction to the Vista View Splash Pad project, <$12,200> reduction to the Hollywood North Beach Mooring Field project, <$14,140> reduction to the Parks and Recreation Headquarters project, <$51,340> reduction to the Vista View North Compartment Addition project, and a <$3,280> reduction to the Markham Park Campground improvements project.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: The following Public Works project budgets are adjusted in the General Capital Fund in compliance with the County’s Public Art Ordinance to transfer the funds over to the Public Art and Design Fund: <$140,000> for the Supervisor of Elections New Facility project, <$6,220> for the North Homeless Assistance Center Renovations Project, <$53,780> for the Emergency Operations Center Replacement project, and a <$207,000> for the Property Appraiser & Value Adjustment Board Replacement Facility. Additionally, $200,100 of fund balance is appropriated for cost increases related to the Emergency Operations Center Bi-directional Antenna project, $195,190 of fund balance is appropriated for cost increases related to the West Regional Courthouse Roof Replacement project budgeted in the Judicial Facilities Roof Replacement Program, and $278,775 of fund balance is appropriated for Medical Examiner equipment. Finally, $219,000 is transferred from a Coca Cola Building Repairs and Renovation project to a Coca Cola Building Repairs and Renovation project to consolidate funding for this effort.
NON-DEPARTMENTAL: Per the County’s Public Art ordinance, $502,360 from eligible General Capital Outlay projects is transferred to the Public Art and Design Fund. Additionally, $312,034 is transferred from the Boulevard Gardens project to the General Capital Outlay Fund’s Reserve for Project Commitments as this project will be appropriated in the Broward Municipal Services District Capital Fund.
BROWARD MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT CAPITAL FUND (35040) - $1,210,034 - Funds are transferred from reserves for the Boulevard Gardens project ($312,034); cost increases associated with the NW 27th Avenue project ($353,000); the BMSD wireless camera project ($490,000) and the Dillard High School Panther logo project ($15,000). Funds are transferred between projects to more correctly allocate appropriations related to the wireless camera project ($40,000).
TRANSIT CAPITAL NON-GRANTS FUND (35120) - $37,500 - Funds are transferred to the Public Art and Design Fund for art support costs related to the Lauderhill Mall Transit Center project.
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.