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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 - RESO - 31 - Supplemental Budget Appropriation for Housing StaffCITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO RESOLUTION NO. 31 Series of 2023 TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,398 FOR THE ADDITION OF ONE FULL-TIME HOUSING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR WHEREAS, the City of Wheat Ridge has learned through recent community engagement that housing affordability and housing choice are among the City’s most significant issues; and WHEREAS, City Council adopted the Wheat Ridge Affordable Housing Strategy and Action Plan (“Action Plan”) on January 9, 2023; and WHEREAS, new policies and programs to implement the Action Plan will require additional staff resources; and WHEREAS, the Action Plan recommends hiring a housing staff person as an essential step towards addressing housing affordability in Wheat Ridge; and WHEREAS, a housing expert will better position the City to take advantage of state and federal programs and funds related to affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget be affected by the City Council adopting a resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council that: Section 1. A transfer of $61,558 is approved from the General Fund undesignated reserves to account 01-121-600-602 Section 2. A transfer of $6,840 is approved from the General Fund undesignated reserves to account 01-610-600-626 Section 3. A transfer of $8,000 is approved from the General Fund undesignated reserves to account 01-117-800-809 DONE AND RESOLVED this 22nd day of May 2023. Bud Starker, Mayor ATTEST: Steve Kirkpatrick, City Clerk