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Resolution supplementing the Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget for revenue and expenditures for the General Fund, Emergency Medical Services Fund, Lealman Solid Waste Fund, and Lealman Community Development Agency Trust Fund. Realign appropriations from the General Fund, Fleet Management Fund, and Risk Management Fund reserves for unanticipated expenditures.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Conduct a public hearing and adopt the attached resolution recognizing and appropriating revenue and realignment of funds in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget as follows:
• Recognize $70,000.00 in unanticipated revenue for the General Fund from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay and increase the Transfer to Lealman CRA Trust Fund by $70,000.00. This amount is part of the three-year commitment provided by the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay to support the implementation of the Collective Impact model at the Exchange by hiring a Needs Navigator to assist individuals as part of this model.
• Realign $85,310.00 from the General Fund Reserves to Communications ($19,310.00) for retirement payouts and Public Defender ($66,000.00) for a prior year technology payment.
• Recognize $5,500,000.00 in unanticipated revenue and increase expenditures by $5,500,000.00 in Emergency Medical Services Fund by $5,500,000.00 for increased ambulance transport volume.
• Recognize $29,730.00 in unanticipated revenue and increase expenditures by $29,730.00 for the Lealman Solid Waste Fund due to additional homes serviced.
• Realign $500,000.00 from Fleet Management Fund Reserves to Operating Supplies due to increased fuel costs.
• Realign $550,000.00 from Risk Management Fund Reserves due to increased workers comp and general liability claims expenses.
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Strategic Plan:
Create a Quality Workforce in a Positive, Supportive Organization
1.3 Make workforce safety and wellness a priority.
1.4 Maintain a fair and competitive compensation package.
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to create and enhance a safe, secure, and healthy community.
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need it most.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of County services and support.
5.4 Strive to serve the needs of all Pinellas County residents and customers.
Summary:
Summary
A grant from CFTB has provided $70,000.00 in unanticipated revenue and was received in the General Fund. This will be transferred to and recognized in the Lealman CRA Trust Fund. This resolution will also increase Lealman CRA Trust Fund expenditures by $70,000.00 for support of the Lealman Exchange Community Center.
This resolution will also realign $85,310.00 from the General Fund Reserves to Communications ($19,310.00) for employee salaries and wages following payouts for two unplanned retirements and the Public Defender ($66,000.00) for an annual maintenance contract for the case management system.
SES has experienced increased volume in ambulance transports, which has resulted in increased revenue and expenditures. Approval of this resolution will recognize $5,500,000.00 in unanticipated revenue and increase expenditures by $5,500,000.00 in Emergency Medical Services Fund by $5,500,000.00 due to the increased utilization.
Lealman Solid Waste is also experiencing increased homes to its service area ahead of scheduled, which has resulted in increased revenue and expenditures. Approval of this resolution will recognize $29,730.00 in unanticipated revenue and increase expenditures by $29,730.00 for the Lealman Solid Waste Fund due to increased utilization.
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Fleet Management Division (Fleet) has experienced increased expenditures for fuel in FY23 and will realign $500,000.00 from Fleet Management Fund Reserves to Operating Supplies to fund fuel services through September.
DAS Risk Management Division (Risk) has also experienced increased expenditures related to general liability and workers compensation claims and will realign $550,000.00 from Risk Management Fund Reserves to Post Loss Risk Control - Workers Compensation ($350,000.00) and Post Loss Risk - Liability and all other losses ($200,000.00) to fund the claims process through September.
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Background Information:
A grant from CFTB has provided $70,000.00 in unanticipated revenue and was received in the General Fund. This will be transferred to and recognized in the Lealman CRA Trust Fund. This resolution will also increase Lealman CRA Trust Fund expenditures by $70,000.00, which will be later paid to St. Petersburg Foundation to fund the hiring or contracting of a “Needs Navigator” at the Lealman Exchange Community Center. Pinellas County expects to receive $70,000.00 annually over a three-year period, with FY23 being the first year, for a total of $210,000.00.
This resolution will also realign $85,310.00 from the General Fund Reserves to Communications ($19,310.00) for employee salaries and wages following two unplanned and unbudgeted retirements. It will also realign $66,000.00 to the Public Defender for an annual maintenance contract for the case management system.
SES has experienced increased volume in ambulance transports, which has resulted in increased revenue and expenditures. Approval of this resolution will recognize $5,500,000.00 in unanticipated revenue and increase expenditures by $5,500,000.00 in Emergency Medical Services Fund by $5,500,000.00 due to the increased utilization.
Lealman Solid Waste is also experiencing increased usage in its service area due to 800 new homes added ahead of schedule. This has resulted in increased revenue and expenditures for the department. Approval of this resolution will recognize $29,730.00 in unanticipated revenue and increase expenditures by $29,730.00 for the Lealman Solid Waste Fund due to increased utilization.
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Fleet Management Division (Fleet) has experienced increased expenditures for the price per gallon of unleaded and diesel fuel in FY23. This resolution will realign $500,000.00 from Fleet Management Fund Reserves to Operating Supplies to fund fuel services through September.
DAS Risk Management Division (Risk) has also experienced increased expenditures related to general liability and workers compensation claims, including an unanticipated $400,000.00 Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) workers comp claim. This resolution will realign $550,000.00 from Risk Management Fund Reserves to Post Loss Risk Control - Workers Compensation ($350,000.00) and Post Loss Risk - Liability and all other losses ($200,000.00) to fund the claims process through September.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this resolution recognizes unanticipated revenue and increases expenditures for the Emergency Medical Services Fund ($5,500,000.00), Lealman Solid Waste ($29,730.00), and Lealman Community Development Agency Trust ($70,000.00 Funds.
Realign appropriations from the General Fund reserves ($85,310.00) and increase operating expenditures for Communications ($19,310.00) and Public Defender ($66,000.00). Realign appropriations from the Fleet Management Fund ($500,000.00) and Risk Management Fund ($550,000.00) Reserves and increase the fund’s operating expenses by the same amount.
Staff Member Responsible:
Shane Kunze, Budget and Financial Management Analyst, Office of Management and Budget
Chris Rose, Director, Office of Management and Budget
Partners:
N/A
Attachments:
Res-23-XX