HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2015-0006CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO
RESOLUTION NO. 06
Series of 2015
TITLE: A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015
GENERAL FUND BUDGET TO REFLECT THE APPROVAL OF
A SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET APPROPRIATION IN THE
AMOUNT OF $62,000 FOR SPECIFIC CODE ENFORCEMENT
STRATEGIES
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge Charter requires that amendments to the budget
be effected by the City Council adopting a resolution ; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge City Council identified code enforcement as an
action agenda item during the 2014 City Council retreat; and
WHEREAS, the Wheat Ridge City Council recognizes the important role that
proactive code enforcement plays in achieving the goals of the City , and that the City's
code enforcement strategies should be strengthened ; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department is increasing two (2) non-benefited temporary
Community Services Officers from seasonal 26-week employment to annual 52-week
employment to work on specific code enforcement strategies to address residential and
commercial nuisance code enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the increase to the Community Services Officers Staff
Salary and Wages Budget account is $27 ,000 and the cost for a vehicle for the
Community Services Team is $35 ,000 .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Wheat Ridge City Council , that:
Section 1. Effectiveness . This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Section 2 . The City Council authorizes transferring $62 ,000 from General
Fund undesignated reserves to the following accounts ,
01-203-600-617
01-303-800-807
$27 ,000
$35 ,000
And amending the 2015 General Fund revenues accordingly.