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File #: TMP -806    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Adopted
File created: 8/6/2024 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/1/2024 Final action: 9/25/2024
Title: Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Authorizing Budget Line Transfers for the Department of Public Works to Cover Current Negative Balances and Support Future Purchases
Sponsors: LPW
Attachments: 1. Transfer of Funds- 8-6-2024.pdf
Board of Estimate & Contract:

RESOLVED, that an ordinance adopted by the City Council on September 25, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on September 26, 2024, authorizing Budget Line Transfers for the Department of Public Works to Cover Current Negative Balances and Support Future Purchases ($47,500.00 as shown in the Table below):
FROM
AMOUNT
TO
AMOUNT
A1640.435
(Motor Vehicle Control: Gas, Diesel, Fuel)
$14,500.00
A1640.448
(Motor Vehicle Control: Car Wash)

A1640.458
(Motor Vehicle Control: Other Expense)
$12,000.00

$2,500.00
A5110.433
(Highway Maintenance & Repairs: Street
Maintenance & Repairs)
$33,000.00
A7550.482
(Christmas Decorations)

A1620.447
(Building Maintenance: Materials & Supplies)
$13,000.00

$20,000.00

, be and the same is hereby approved.

City Council:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING BUDGET
LINE TRANSFERS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS TO COVER CURRENT
NEGATIVE BALANCES AND SUPPORT
FUTURE PURCHASES

Whereas, by letter dated August 5, 2024, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works ("DPW") has requested legislation authorizing the following budget transfers shown in the Chart below; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works of the City of Mount Vernon has identified negative balances in specific budget lines that require immediate adjustment to continue essential operations; and
Whereas, there is a need to transfer funds between various budget lines to cover current deficits and future departmental purchases, thereby ensuring the continued functionality of DPW services and meeting the financial needs of the department; and
Whereas, these budget transfers are necessary to support the financial management of DPW and the city's broader needs, in accordance with sound fiscal responsibility; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Budget Transfers. The following budget transfers...

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