HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/2/2005 - STAFF REPORTS (12) DATE: February 2, 2005
TO: City Council
FROM: City Clerk
PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $65,000 FOR ADMINISTRATION AND
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MARCH 8, 2005 SPECIAL ELECTION
SUMMARY:
Adopting the proposed resolution appropriates $65,000 for the March 8, 2005 special
election from a drawdown in the City's General Fund.
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2004-05 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE MARCH 8, 2005 SPECIAL
ELECTION."
BACKGROUND:
On November 10, 2004 the City Council adopted Resolution 21132 and Resolution No.
21133 calling a Special Election for March 8, 2005 pursuant to the California Election
Code.
Funds were not budgeted for a Special Election, nor were funds appropriated when the
Special Election was called.
Cost estimates were obtained from the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. The
proposed resolution directs an inter-fund transfer to the City Clerk's Election Cost
Account from the City's General Fund.
,da es Thompson, City Clerk Try Butzla , ing City Manager
Attachment: Budget Amendment Resolution
REVIEWED BY DEPT. OF FINANCE
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RESOLUTION NO. « �
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
FOR THE MARCH 8, 2005 SPECIAL ELECTION
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 20973 approving the budget for the fiscal year 2004-
05 was adopted by the City Council on June 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 21132 and Resolution No. 21133 were adopted by
the City Council on November 10, 2004, calling a Special Election for March 8, 2005
pursuant to the California Election Code; and
WHEREAS, funds were not budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2004-05 budget and
funds were not appropriated when the Special Election was called; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager and City Clerk have recommended, and the City
Council desires to approve certain amendments to said budget;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Director of Finance is authorized
to record inter-fund cash transfers as required in accordance with this Resolution, and
that Resolution 20973, adopting the budget for Fiscal Year 2004-05 is hereby amended
as follows:
SECTION 1: ADDITIONS
Fund Activity Account Amount
001 General Fund 1150 Cit Clerk 43860 Elections $65,000.00
Purpose: To pay for costs to administer the March 8, 2005 Special Election.
SECTION 2: SOURCE
Fund Activity Account Amount
001 General Fund 1 29301 Fund Balance $65,000.00
ADOPTED THIS 2"d DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2005.
AYES:
NOES:
City of Palm Springs
Attest: City Manager
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