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Transfer of $3 Million to Liability Claims Fund

Original title: A bill for an ordinance authorizing a rescission from General Fund Contingency and an appropriation in the General Fund, to make a cash transfer to and appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. Authorizes a rescission of $3,000,000.00 from General Fund Contingency to make a cash transfer and an appropriation in the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 6-2-2026.

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes moving $3 million from the city's account into the Liability Claims . This action was approved by the Finance and Business Committee on June 2, 2026.

Why it matters

The city is reallocating $3 million in taxpayer funds to cover costs associated with liability claims, which impacts the available contingency budget for other emergency or unforeseen city expenses.

Who It Affects

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City taxpayers

The reallocation of $3 million from the contingency fund changes the amount of reserve capital available for other city needs.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance authorizes a $3,000,000 rescission (reduction) from the General Fund Contingency.
  • The $3,000,000 is transferred to the Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund.
  • The Finance and Business Committee approved the filing of this item on June 2, 2026.
  • The bill was introduced on May 22, 2026.
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  • The bill status is listed as Passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the $3 million coming from?
The money is being taken from the , which is a reserve fund for unexpected expenses.
What will the money be used for?
The funds are being transferred to the Liability Claims to cover liability-related costs.

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Large Liability Funding

The city is moving a substantial $3 million sum into its liability fund, suggesting a need to cover significant legal or insurance-related obligations.

Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund

Connected Entities

Finance and Business, Liability Claims Special Revenue Fund, General Fund Contingency
OrganizationFinance and Business“Committee that approved the filing of the bill.”Map →
otherLiability Claims Special Revenue Fund“Recipient of the $3,000,000 transfer.”Map →
otherGeneral Fund Contingency“Source of the $3,000,000 transfer.”Map →

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