Bill Type and Number: Ordinance 2006-1357

Sponsor: Council President at the request of the Mayor

Date of Introduction: November 28, 2006

Committee(s) of Reference: F, TEUS

Date of Analysis: December 1, 2006

Type of Action: Appropriation

Bill Summary: The bill appropriates $147,221 of state grant funds to specific accounts with the Mosquito Control Division per state directives.

Background Information: The money is excess from prior state grants. A new Florida Department of Agriculture regulation now requires that all state funds be budgeted, with none held in reserve. The City will still have latitude of re-appropriating the funds in the future should needs change. Ten thousand dollars of the money are appropriated for training and per diem to state training classes with the balance for capital equipment purchases for mobile units (aircraft, trucks, and others).

Policy Impact Area: Insect control

Fiscal Impact: The bill appropriates $147,221 to two specific Mosquito Control Division account

Analyst: Weiss