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City Council Budget Amendment for Planning and Surveying Services

Original title: City Council Approval of Resolution Amending the FY23 Budget, BAF # 23-088-T Transferring Funds for Planning and Surveying Services. (Finance Director)

Record date · July 11, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The City Council is considering a to amend the 2023 fiscal year budget to transfer funds specifically for planning and surveying services. This action is identified under Budget Amendment File () #23-088-T.

Why it matters

This reallocates existing city funds to pay for professional planning and surveying work, which impacts how the city manages land use and infrastructure projects for the 2023 fiscal year.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Planning Department

The department will receive the transferred funds to conduct planning and surveying services.

Indirectly affected

City Taxpayers

The reallocation of municipal funds impacts the distribution of the city's fiscal year budget.

Key Facts

  • The City Council is reviewing a resolution to amend the FY23 budget.
  • The resolution is filed under BAF # 23-088-T.
  • The purpose of the budget amendment is to transfer funds for planning and surveying services.
  • The resolution was formally introduced on June 20, 2023.
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  • The document is currently in 'Agenda Ready' status.
  • The file number for this legislative item is 23-389.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this budget amendment?
The amendment is intended to transfer funds to cover costs associated with planning and surveying services.
What does 'Agenda Ready' mean?
It indicates that the item has been processed and is prepared for consideration by the City Council.

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Mid-year Budget Adjustment

The city is utilizing a formal BAF process to move funds for planning services halfway through the calendar year.

Connected Entities

City Council, Finance Director
OrganizationCity Council“The governing body responsible for approving the budget amendment.”Map →
PersonFinance Director“The official who introduced the budget amendment request.”Map →

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