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Budget Amendment for Hurricane Recovery Expenses

Original title: Approve a Resolution Amending the FY23 Budget, BAF # 23-069-A, to add budget to the Disaster Emergency Divisions which funded expenses during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole. (Finance Director)

Record date · April 25, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a resolution to increase the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the Disaster Emergency Divisions. This adjustment covers costs incurred during the response to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the city to officially allocate funds to cover expenses already spent on emergency operations during Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Disaster Emergency Divisions

The department receives an increase in its authorized budget to cover past emergency expenditures.

Indirectly affected

City Taxpayers

The city's overall budget allocation is adjusted to account for disaster-related spending.

Key Facts

The resolution amends the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
The amendment adds funding to the Disaster Emergency Divisions.
The additional budget is intended to cover expenses related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.
The document is identified as BAF # 23-069-A.

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The file number for this item is 23-253.
The item is placed on the Consent Agenda for the City Council.
The resolution was introduced on April 13, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this budget amendment?

It provides additional budget authority to the Disaster Emergency Divisions to account for costs associated with Hurricanes Ian and Nicole.

What does 'Consent Agenda' mean?

Items on the are typically approved in a single vote without individual discussion, as they are considered routine or non-controversial.

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Post-Disaster Budget Reconciliation

The city is using a formal budget amendment process to reconcile emergency spending incurred during the 2022 hurricane season.

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole

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