Submitted By: Marcella Hughes
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Presentation By: Peter Brill
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Department: Finance
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Budget Resolution 2026-103 to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget to appropriate funds to support expenditures incurred as a result of Hurricane Milton in the amount of $1,486,524end
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Fiscally Sustainable
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
On October 5, 2024, Tropical Storm Milton strengthened into a hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Coast. On October 5, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved an emergency declaration for Florida. On October 5, 2024, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-214, declaring a statewide emergency due to Hurricane Milton. Furthermore, on October 6, 2024, Marion County requested a declaration of a state of local emergency due to the threat of harm to human life and property from the possible impact of Hurricane Milton.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the City of Ocala for all reimbursement categories due to Hurricane Milton.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budget reserves totaling $1,486,524, as detailed below, will be used to support Fiscal Year 2024-25 expenditures caused by Hurricane Milton. The City of Ocala is seeking reimbursement from FEMA and the Florida Department of Emergency Management for the expenses incurred.
Staff recommends and seeks approval of the fund allocations for hurricane-related city expenses as follows:
General Fund $ 366,163
¾ Mill Fund 6,644
Gas Tax Fund 23,031
Stormwater Utility Fund 57,053
Sanitation Fund 143,756
Water/Sewer Fund 63,455
Electric Fund 739,724
Fiber Fund 86,698
Total Expenditures $1,486,524
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
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BUDGET RESOLUTION 2026-103
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT EXPENDITURES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF HURRICANE MILTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,486,524
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2024, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved an emergency declaration for the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, on October 5, 2024, due to the threat of hurricane Milton, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the entire state of Florida by issuing Executive Order 24-214; and
WHEREAS, on October 6, 2024, Marion County, Florida, requested a declaration of a state of local emergency for the threat of harm to life and property due to Hurricane Milton; and
WHEREAS, Marion County as a whole qualified to receive reimbursement of expenditures from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The City is currently working with FEMA and the State for reimbursement of expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, duly assembled in regular session, that the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget be amended as outlined below.
SOURCE:
001-099-999-513-81-99800 Reserve for Contingencies ($ 366,163)
USE:
001-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 173,186
001-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 107,850
001-099-964-999-99-15050 Special Pay - Executive Life 7
001-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 20,748
001-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 8,911
001-099-964-999-99-23010 Life & Health Insurance 51,738
001-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 3,723
Total General Fund $ 366,163
SOURCE:
091-099-999-541-81-99999 Reserve for Fund Balance ($ 6,644)
USE:
091-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 3,997
091-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 1,885
091-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 408
091-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 354
Total ¾ Mill Fund $ 6,644
SOURCE:
109-099-999-541-81-99999 Reserve for Contingencies ($ 23,031)
USE:
109-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages - Genl Emp $ 11,180
109-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 8,266
109-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 1,428
109-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 1,301
109-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 856
Total Tax Fund $ 23,031
SOURCE:
158-099-999-538-81-99800 Reserve for Contingencies ($ 57,053)
USE
158-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 14,689
158-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 9,635
158-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 1,805
158-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 1,446
158-099-964-999-99-23010 Life & Health Insurance 5,062
158-099-964-999-99-34010 Other Services 17,768
158-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 6,648
Total Stormwater Utility Fund $ 57,053
SOURCE:
453-099-999-534-81-99800 Reserve for Contingencies ($143,756)
USE:
453-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 6,851
453-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 36,913
453-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 3,262
453-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 2,553
453-099-964-999-99-34010 Other Services 94,084
453-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 93
Total Sanitation Fund $143,756
SOURCE:
455-099-999-536-81-99800 Reserve for Contingencies ($ 63,455)
USE:
455-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 28,999
455-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 17,609
455-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 3,431
455-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 3,049
455-099-964-999-99-23010 Life & Health Insurance 8,498
455-099-964-999-99-46010 Repair & Maintenance 62
455-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 1,807
Total Water/Sewer Fund $63,455
SOURCE:
457-099-999-531-81-99800 Reserve for Contingencies ($ 739,724)
USE:
457-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 174,825
457-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 187,792
457-099-964-999-99-15050 Special Pay - Executive Life 2
457-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 27,064
457-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 16,024
457-099-964-999-99-23010 Life & Health Insurance 35,757
457-099-964-999-99-34010 Other Services 113,346
457-099-964-999-99-34070 Other Services - Trees 38,961
457-099-964-999-99-46010 Repair & Maintenance 106,313
457-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 35,239
457-099-964-999-99-52012 Small Tool 3,108
457-099-964-999-99-52060 Mach & Equip $1000-$4999 1,293
Total Electric Fund $ 739,724
SOURCE:
490-099-999-539-81-99800 Reserve for Contingencies ($ 86,698)
USE:
490-099-964-999-99-12020 Salaries & Wages $ 27,485
490-099-964-999-99-14010 Overtime 28,189
490-099-964-999-99-15050 Special Pay - Executive Life 4
490-099-964-999-99-21010 Fica Taxes 4,138
490-099-964-999-99-22012 Retirement - Gen Emp - Dc 4,054
490-099-964-999-99-23010 Life & Health Insurance 7,112
490-099-964-999-99-46010 Repair & Maintenance 15,104
490-099-964-999-99-52010 Operating Supplies - Other 612
Total Fiber Fund $ 86,698
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2025.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Kristen M. Dreyer
City Clerk President, Ocala City Council
Approved as to form and legality:
By: _________________________________
William E. Sexton
City Attorney
Reviewed for accounting accuracy & completeness:
By: _________________________________
Peter A. Lee
City Manager