City Council - 30 Minutes

Finance Committee - Budget Hearings · 2026-08-13 · agenda_item

This item concerns proposed budget amendments for City Council Staff Services and the Council Auditor's Office. The Finance Committee is reviewing recommendations to increase the Value Adjustment Board protest fee by $209,970 and the communications allowance for City Council Staff Services by $600. Additionally, salaries within the Council Auditor's Office were understated by $112,725, with proposed adjustments to cover these costs. These changes are currently under review and have a projected net positive impact of $105,584 on the Special Council Contingency. The work involves financial adjustments and administrative processes rather than physical construction. Local businesses in financial services, accounting, and administrative support may find opportunities related to these budget reviews and potential future administrative needs.

Value Adjustment Board protest fee increase

209970 $

Duval County School Board reimbursement decrease

83988 $

Net positive impact on Special Council Contingency

125982 $

Communications allowance increase

600 $

Understated salaries in Council Auditor's Office

112725 $

Enhancement within Courts Administration

59399 $

Part-time salaries within Budget Office

33528 $

Negative impact on Special Council Contingency

19798 $

Net impact of recommendations

105584 $