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Read. Follow. Verify.Tequesta Building Department Budget Increase
Record date · March 8, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The Village of Tequesta is increasing its 2017/2018 General Fund budget by $123,460 to cover costs related to reorganizing the Building Department. This funding will be drawn from the village's existing .
The village is reallocating $123,460 of previously unspent funds to change the structure and operations of the local Building Department.
Who It Affects
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Building Department staff
The department is undergoing a reorganization process funded by this budget amendment.
Tequesta taxpayers
The village is utilizing $123,460 from the general fund balance, which represents a change in the allocation of municipal reserves.
Key Facts
- The Village of Tequesta is increasing the 2017/2018 General Fund #001 budget.
- The total amount of the budget increase is $123,460.00.
- The funds are being appropriated from the existing village fund balance.
- The purpose of the funding is to cover costs associated with the reorganization of the Building Department.
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- The resolution includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the resolution remains valid if any part is found to be legally unenforceable.
- The resolution provides for an effective date upon passage.
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Building Department Reorganization
The village is actively restructuring its Building Department, as evidenced by the specific appropriation of funds for this purpose.
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