Title
Sixth Budget Amendment to the FY 2021 General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget
Resolution No. 210564
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Gainesville, Florida; relating to its general government budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2020 and ending September 30, 2021; amending Resolution No. 200316, as amended by Resolution No. 200933, Resolution No. 201058, Resolution No. 201115, Resolution No. 210151 and Resolution No. 210452 by making certain adjustments to the General Government Financial and Operating Plan Budget; and providing an immediate effective date.
Explanation
The General Government Financial and Operating Plan, which includes budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue, Debt Service, Capital Projects, Proprietary, and Pension & OPEB Trust Funds for Fiscal Year 2021, was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on September 24, 2020 via Resolution No. 200316. The First Budget Amendment was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on April 1, 2021 via Resolution No. 200933. The Second Budget Amendment was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on April 15, 2021 via Resolution No. 201058. The Third Budget Amendment was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on June 17, 2021 via Resolution No. 201115. The Fourth Budget Amendment was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on September 2, 2021 via Resolution No. 210151. The Fifth Budget Amendment was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on September 23, 2021 via Resolution No. 210452.
Section 166.241(4), Florida Statutes, requires that the City has 60 days following the end of the fiscal year to amend a budget for that year. Proposed budget amendments represent the budget amendments required by State law for funds, departments, or accounts that exceed their appropriated authority. Furthermore, Section 166.241(4)(c), Florida Statutes, requires that a municipality’s budget amendment must be adopted in the same manner as its original budget.
This resolution seeks authorization to recognize revenue and appropriate funding as explained in the attached memorandum and as shown in Attachment “A”.
Strategic Connection: Goal 5 “Best in Class” Neighbor Services.
Fiscal Note
The recommended amendments are funded either by increases in revenue appropriations or offset by decreases in expenditures.
Recommendation
City Commission adopt the proposed resolution.