Submitted By: Sarah Gifford / Susan Dobson
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Presentation By: Michael Balken
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Department: Police
FORMAL TITLE:
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Budget Resolution 2027-108 to amend the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to appropriate funds from the Police Trust and Agency Fund Reserve for Fund Balance for operating supplies for the Polar Patrol program in the amount of $2,492
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Quality of Place, Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Police Trust and Agency Fund was established to deposit revenues received from federal, criminal, administrative, or civil forfeiture proceedings, as well as donations. The funds will purchase ice cream and related supplies for the Ocala Police Department’s Polar Patrol to support community events.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Allocating Trust Fund funding from the Reserve for Fund Balance account to the appropriate Trust Fund expense accounts will allow adequate spending for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The transfer will enable the agency to use the accumulated funds in account 610-018-808-521-52-52010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
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LEGAL REVIEW:
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ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny
BUDGET RESOLUTION 2027-108
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FROM THE POLICE TRUST AND AGENCY FUND RESERVE FOR FUND BALANCE FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE POLAR PATROL PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,492
WHEREAS, the designated account in the Police Trust and Agency Fund was created to deposit revenues received from federal, criminal, administrative, or civil forfeiture proceedings, as well as donations received; and
WHEREAS, the Ocala Police Department requires equipment and operating-related supplies to enhance operational efficiency and better serve the community; and
WHEREAS, the utilization of $2,492 in funds to provide operating supplies for the Polar Patrol program will enhance community engagement.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCALA, FLORIDA, duly assembled in regular session, that the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget be amended as outlined below:
SOURCE:
610-099-999-521-81-99999 Reserve for Fund Balance ($2,492)
USE:
610-018-808-521-52-52010 Operating Supplies - Other $2,492
This resolution adopted this ______ day of ______________________, 2026.
ATTEST: CITY OF OCALA
By: By:
Angel B. Jacobs Ire J. Bethea Sr.
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