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Read. Follow. Verify.Broward County Housing Program Budget Adjustments
Record date · June 10, 2025
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What This Bill Does
Broward County approved two budget resolutions to incorporate unexpected revenue into the State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) program. These funds, totaling over $2.1 million, include general program income and specific disaster relief funding for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
The county is officially adding $2,165,642 in unanticipated housing funds to its budget, which allows the County Administrator to begin spending these resources on local housing assistance and disaster relief efforts.
Who It Affects
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Broward County residents
Residents eligible for housing assistance or disaster relief may be impacted by the availability of these additional funds.
County Administrator
The Administrator is granted authority to manage and implement the budgetary changes.
Key Facts
- Resolution No. 234 was approved 9-0 to add $2,043,353 in unanticipated SHIP program income to the budget.
- Resolution No. 235 was approved 9-0 to add $122,289 in unanticipated SHIP disaster relief funds to the budget.
- Both resolutions apply to the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
- The County Administrator is authorized to perform all administrative and budgetary actions required to implement these funds.
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- The funds are held within the Local Housing Assistance Trust Fund.
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Unanticipated Revenue Allocation
The county is utilizing a formal resolution process to integrate unexpected revenue into the housing trust fund, indicating a reactive rather than proactive budget management for these specific funds.
Sources
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