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RESOLUTION NO. 17R-02-64: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $80,855.00 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF NEW COMPUTER AND EQUIPMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING FUNDING FOR CONSULTANT FEES FOR DESIGNING FIRE STATION #30; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT FROM VARIOUS BUDGET CODE NUMBERS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER, CHARLES FARANDA).
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Request Action:
Approve a budget adjustment to provide funding for the purchase of a new computer and equipment for Administration, and to fund the consultant cost for designing Fire Station 30.
Need:
In conformance with the City Charter, Commission approval is required to amend the Budget for the adjustment of Revenues and Expenditures. Florida State Statue Section 166.241(2) states that "...the budget must regulate expenditures of the municipality, and it is unlawful for any officer of a municipal government to expend or contract for expenditures in any fiscal year except in pursuance of budgeted appropriations." The approval of this resolution will result in the appropriation of funds to enable much needed capital expenditures and to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Summary Explanation/ Background:
The Finance Department is requesting a budget adjustment of $80,855.00. The budget adjustment provides funding in the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a new computer and equipment, and provides funding in the Fire Fund for the designing of the new Fire Station 30.
Attachments:
1. Budget Transfer - Administration
2. Budget Transfer - Fire
Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Estimated Time for Presentation:
None
Master Plan:
Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption
Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities
Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes
Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas
Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ] Housing & streets improved, litter reduced
[ ] Increase proportion of single family homes and owner occupied housing
Goal 6: Efficient and Effective City Government, Customer Focused & Values Diversity
[XX] Improves City efficiency [ ] Increase use of Information Technology
[XX] Increases residents perception of Lauderhill as an excellent place to live