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County Administrator's Report 12. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	02/05/2015
Issue: Supplemental Budget Amendment #052 - Urban and Community Forestry Grant
From:	Stephan Hall
Department:	OMB
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Supplemental Budget Amendment #052 - Stephan Hall, Management and Budget Services Interim Department Director

That the Board adopt the Resolution approving Supplemental Budget Amendment #052, Other Grants and Projects Fund (110), in the amount of $20,000, to recognize proceeds from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service, and to appropriate the funds to develop a tree inventory database and assist with funding for tree education materials, workshops, and the County Arbor Day Celebration.

BACKGROUND:

Escambia County's urban forest plays a vital role in the health and well being of its citizens and communities. The Community & Environment Department's Water Quality & Land Management Division applied for an Urban and Community Forestry Grant through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to provide funds to develop a tree inventory database and assist with funding for tree education materials, workshops and the County Arbor Day.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The amendment will increase Fund 110 by $20,000. This grant requires a $2,100 match that will be from the County Tree Fund Ordinance Fees.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board policy requires increases and decreases in revenues to be approved by the Board.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
SBA# 052