Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
1001-3140-001-431009
Stipends
$50,000
$23,000
$46,450.00
$23,450.00
To:
1001-3140-001-443000-075
Vehicle Maintenance
$25,000
$20,000
$1,142.04
$21,142.04
1001-3140-001-458000
Administrative Travel
$1,750
$3,000
$62.00
$3,062.00
Issue: Transfer of funds, $10,000.00 to supplement the capital outlay account purchase, installation, and repairs of two brush truck pumps, units 5804 and 5816 are 9 and 13 years old respectively. Also $10,000.00 for repair and maintenance line item, because fiscal year balance has been exhausted due to extensive repairs on units; incidentals may still arise through the remainder of the fiscal year. Additionally, $3,000.00 in travel funds needed for lodging and meals of fire personnel at TEEX Municipal Fire School training in July, department is planning to grant fund tuition for this training.
Solution: Transfer stipend line item funds that have not been utilized to repairs & maintenance of vehicles to repair pumps on units and cover unanticipated vehicle costs, and add funds to the travel line item.
Result: Properly functioning units, ready to assist in times of need, and properly trained personnel ready to man those units.