AGENDA DATE: 3/18/2020
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FY 20 Budget Amendment and Appropriations
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2020 Budget Amendment and the Resolution to approve appropriations for local government and school projects and programs.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Kamptner, Allshouse L., Bowman, Vinzant, Mitchell, Bittle, Taylor
PRESENTER (S): Andy Bowman
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Virginia Code 15.2-2507 provides that any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be appropriated during the fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget; provided, however, any such amendment which exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget must be accomplished by first publishing a notice of a meeting and holding a public hearing before amending the budget. The Code section applies to all County funds, i.e., General Fund, Capital Funds, E911, School Self-Sustaining, etc.
The cumulative total of the FY 2020 appropriations itemized below is $5,931,391.74. Because the cumulative amount of the appropriations exceeds one percent of the currently adopted budget, a budget amendment public hearing is required.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The proposed increase of this FY 2020 Budget Amendment totals $5,931,391.74. The estimated expenses and revenues included in the proposed amendment are shown below:
The budget amendment is comprised of a total of sixteen (16) separate appropriations. Fifteen (15) have already been approved by the Board as indicated below:
* Three (3) appropriations approved 12/4/2019
* Seven (7) appropriations approved 1/8/2020
* Three (3) appropriations approved 2/5/2020
* Two (2) appropriatio...
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