Item 7CAGENDA ITEM # 7C
JANUARY 28, 2008
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: ORDINANCE N0.20-08-88 AMENDING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH,
FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
SUBMITTED BY: David E. Thompson, Chief of Police/DPS
DATE: January 15, 2008
BACKGROUND: After receiving a request for funding from the Sulzbacher Center, staff contacted
members of the Sulzbacher Center to obtain information and clarification of their intent.
The purpose of the program is to provide transportation for the homeless population living in the
beach communities, so that the homeless can obtain services available in Jacksonville. A large
number of the homeless people are in need of various types of professional counseling and services.
There are a number of counseling programs and services located in Jacksonville, but many of the
homeless do not have transportation to and from these resources. The transportation will not be used
to provide transportation to relocate, or in any way encourage homeless people living in Jacksonville,
to come to the beaches. If successful in this endeavor, the program will reduce the homeless
population at the beaches.
The Sulzbacher Center obtained grant funding to provide staffing to expand these services to the
beaches, but they need transportation for the program to be effective. They are requesting funding for
a $30,000 van to fill their transportation needs. Jacksonville Beach has committed $15,000, and
Sulzbacher is requesting $10,000 from Atlantic Beach and $5,000 from Neptune Beach to complete
the purchase.
One of the most visible and disconcerting problems we have along the Mayport Corridor is the
homeless population. Many, if not most, have psychological problems and are in desperate need of
professional guidance and services. The Police Department supports this initiative on the part of the
Sulzbacher Center, and recommends the approval of the funding.
BUDGET: The total net impact on the budget for this ordinance is $10,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance No. 20-08-88
ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance No. 20-08-88
REVIEWED BY CITY MANAG
AGENDA ITEM # 7C
JANUARY 28, 2008
ORDINANCE NO. 20-08-88
AN ORDINANCE .AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.
WHEREAS, the City Charter of the City of Atlantic Beach requires that the City
Commission approve all budgetary increases and transfers at the fund level, and
WHEREAS, the nature of budgetary systems and those day to day decisions affecting such
budgetary systems require adjustments from time to time, and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request for funding from the Sulzbacher Center to
contribute funds towards the purchase of a van for transporting homeless individuals from the
beaches area to locations where social services are provided, and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Safety Director supports this program because of the potential
to reduce the homeless population at the beach over time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION ON
BEHALF OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, that;
1. The Fiscal Year 2007/2008 Final Budget be amended as follows:
GENERAL FUND
Expenses:
Operating Expenses:
Administration -General Government
Other Current Charges 10,000
Change in Fund Balance <$10,000>
2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Passed by the City Commission on first reading this day of , 2008.
Passed by the City Commission on second and final reading this day of , 2008.
John S. Meserve
Mayor /Presiding Officer
Approved as to form and correctness:
Alan C. Jensen, Esquire
City Attorney
ATTEST:
Donna Bussey
City Clerk