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Levy County reappropriates $400,000 for sheriff vehicle replacements delayed by vendors
Summary
Staff asked the commission to reappropriate $400,000 from contingency to the sheriff to cover replacement vehicles that were not delivered before fiscal year end; the request was offset by a remittance the sheriff returned under Florida statute 218.36.
County staff presented a budget amendment asking the Board of County Commissioners to reappropriate $400,000 from reserve for contingencies to the sheriff’s office to cover replacement vehicles that were delayed by vendors and therefore not delivered before the fiscal year end.
The staff presenter said the sheriff remitted unused budgeted funds as required under Florida Statute 218.36, and that the board’s reappropriation would offset that remittance. The transcript records that the sheriff’s prior remittance totaled $420,778.30 and that the requested reappropriation amount is $400,000 to cover the outstanding purchases.
Commissioners asked how many vehicles would be purchased; a representative said the request would cover three vehicles with equipment. Commissioners discussed procurement timing and vendor lead times for police outfitting and equipment. A motion to approve the reappropriation was made and seconded; commissioners then agreed the motion should be voted on and the chair indicated the motion carried. The transcript does not include a roll-call tally.
The amendment directs staff to transfer funds to the sheriff so the sheriff’s office can finalize procurement and equip vehicles.
