SUBJECT:
Title
Building Safety Fund - Building Safety - $40,000
Body
INITIATOR:
DEPARTMENT:
John P. Pearson, Director
Building Safety
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
The current expenditure budget for Repairs/Maintenance - Fleet Management is insufficient because vehicle maintenance costs have significantly exceeded FY 2025-26 projections. Enforcement of the Florida Building Code requires continuous deployment of all department vehicles, resulting in wear, repair needs, and service frequency that are higher than expected. These increased demands have outpaced the original budgeted amount, creating a projected shortfall that must be addressed to keep the fleet operational for the remainder of the fiscal year. To resolve this issue, the department has identified Machinery and Equipment as the funding source, as this account has available funding due to vehicle replacements being completed at costs lower than originally budgeted. This transfer will cover the increased fleet maintenance expenses and ensure continued operational readiness. This is considered a non-recurring issue; however, if similar maintenance trends continue, the department will reassess and adjust future budget requests to ensure funding aligns with operational requirements.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Approve attached Budget Amendment Resolution.
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