Budget Amendment (First Reading)

Recommended

Approve Ordinance No. 20-26-182.

Debated

The budgets of three funds need to be amended. Key drivers: Following the issuance of RFP 26-01, Civic Consulting Group, LLC was selected to perform a comprehensive forensic fiscal analysis. The City of Atlantic Beach and the City of Jacksonville have agreed to equally share the professional fees associated with this study. Additionally, the budget creates a new Landscaping and Environmental Enhancement Special Revenue Fund to receive the $162,595 Southcoast payment from Item 9.A, and recognizes CDBG grant revenue for Marsh Oaks Community Center parking improvements. Budget impact: General Fund +$44,575 revenues / +$89,150 expenditures; CDBG Fund +$196,751 revenues / +$196,751 expenditures; Landscaping and Environmental Enhancement Fund +$162,595 revenues / +$162,595 expenditures.

Decided

Introduction and first reading only — April 13 outcome: **minutes not provided.**