Title
A Resolution of the City of Foley, Alabama, in Support of Hurricane Michael Victims Along the Florida Panhandle
Summary
Description of Topic: (who, what, where, when, why and how much)
Sue Steigerwald: Hurricane Michael caused catastrophic damange in and around Mexico Beach Florida. Request allowing the use of up to $1,200 of the Finance Divisions budget and consider allowing Directors to transfer available budget to General Government Public Relations account 100-1011-6015 for a maximum approved amount of $2,500. Council would also need to authorize the use of City personnel and equipment to carry out the assistance efforts. Staff would contact local officials in and around Mexico Beach Florida to determine how to best assist.
Budgetary Impact:
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
__X__ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $_2,500___ from Account #_various operational___ to Account #_100-1011-6015_.**Request to Transfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**Forms will be generated as departments review their budget to determine what can be spared without interruption to City operations.
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital - Departmental **Capital Purchase Worksheet form must be attached**
____ Budgeted under account #______________ for $_________ and described in budget as ________________________. Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_________ OR, transfer of $________ from Account #____________ to Account #_____________**Request to Increase OR Request toTransfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not Budgeted - account #____________ requires budget increase of $_____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital Project - **If requesting to start a project, a Capital Project Worksheet form must be attached**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, described as __________________________, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________.
_____ No, requesting an increase of $___________ to an already approved project titled ________________________ that is being tracked under Account No. ___________________.
Body
WHEREAS, on October 10th, 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall along the Florida Panhandle near Mexico Beach as a Category 4 hurricane causing catastrophic damage, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, wishes to offer assitance to residents in and around the initial landfall location through contact with local officals.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves up to $1,200 to be transferred from Finance Division Operational Accounts to General Government Administration Public Relations account 100-1011-6015.
SECTION 2: Approves other Directors to transfer available budget funds of not more than $100 per Department from Operational Accounts to General Government Public Relations account 100-1011-6015 for a combined total not to exceed $2,500.
SECTION 3: Approves employee time and the use of equipment needed to conduct relief efforts in accordance with City policies and procedures.
SECTION 4: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.