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Council adopts special project policy to require council reapproval for reappropriations
Summary
The council voted unanimously to adopt a new Special Project Policy requiring council approval for reappropriation of savings to one-time projects and tightening the definition and reporting requirements for special projects.
The Cupertino City Council adopted a new Special Project Policy on April 2 that requires council approval whenever staff seeks to reappropriate existing budget savings toward a new one-time "special project." The policy narrows the definition of a special project, clarifies reporting frequency and requires consent-level reappropriation when savings are used to fund a new project.
Christine Alfaro, director of administrative services, told the council the policy responds…
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