Budget Amendment to Escambia County District School Board for Public Safety Academy
From:
Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator
Organization:
Asst County Administrator
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Budget Amendment #004 Relating to the Escambia County District School Board for the Public Safety Academy - Amy Lovoy, Assistant County Administrator
That the Board approve Budget Amendment #004, General Fund (001), in the amount of $50,000, allocating funds from Reserves for Operating to the Escambia County District School Board for the purpose of starting a Public Safety Academy in the school system.
[Funding Source: Fund 001, General Fund - $50,000 (Fiscal Year 2016)]
BACKGROUND:
At a recent BCC meeting, the Board discussed funding and directed staff to initiate an agreement with the School Board regarding a public safety academy at one or more of the schools in Escambia County. This budget amendment for FY16 is the first step towards that directive. In the upcoming fiscal year, staff will bring an agreement to the Board for approval.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funds will be available in FY16.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
N/A
PERSONNEL:
N/A
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
N/A
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Staff will work with the District School Board to establish the specific parameters of the academy and develop an agreement. In the upcoming fiscal year, the agreement will be presented to the Board for approval.