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File #: TMP -849    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 8/28/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/17/2024 Final action: 9/11/2024
Title: Office of the Mayor: An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Funds Between Budget Lines within the Mayor's Office
Sponsors: LPW
Attachments: 1. Referral Letter - Budget Transfer 8-28-24.pdf

Board of Estimate & Contract:

 

RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on September 11, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 12, 2024, authorizing the Transfer of Funds between Budget Lines within the Mayor’s Office Budget - ($728.05 from the Mayor’s Office Promotional Expenses Budget Line (A1210.459) to the Office Expenses Budget Line (A1210.401)), be and the same is hereby approved.

City Council:

 

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE

TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN BUDGET

LINES WITHIN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE BUDGET

 

Whereas, by letter dated July 26, 2024, the Mayor has requested legislation authorizing the transfer of funds for $728.05 from the Mayor’s Office Promotional Expenses Budget Line (A1210.459) to the Office Expenses Budget Line (A1210.401); and

Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon requires the efficient management of departmental budgets to maintain fiscal responsibility and ensure adequate funding for necessary expenses; and

Whereas, a negative balance has been identified in the Office Expense budget line (A1210.401) for the Mayor’s Office, and there is a need to provide additional funds for future purchases and operational needs; and

Whereas, the Mayor’s Office has identified available funds in the Promotional Expense budget line (A1210.459) that can be reallocated to cover the negative balance and future needs; and

Whereas, a transfer of $728.05 from Promotional Expenses (A1210.459) to Office Expenses (A1210.401) is necessary to ensure the continued operation of the Mayor’s Office without interruption; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That

The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:

Section 1.                     Authorization of Transfer.  The City Council authorizes the transfer of funds in the amount of $728.05 from the Mayor’s Office Promotional Expenses Budget Line (A1210.459) to the Office Expenses Budget Line (A1210.401).

Section 2.                     Purpose of Transfer.  The purpose of this transfer is to cover a negative balance in the Office Expense budget line and to provide for future purchases necessary for the effective operation of the Mayor’s Office.

Section 3.                     Budget Adjustment.  The City Comptroller is hereby directed to make the necessary adjustments to the budget to reflect this transfer, ensuring that the funds are appropriately allocated as described in this ordinance.

Section 4.                     Effective Date.  This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.