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Bunker Hill Village council approves two Memorial Villages police budget amendments totaling $348,300
Summary
The City Council on Jan. 21 approved two fiscal-year 2024 budget amendments for the Memorial Villages Police Department, including a $348,300 inter-budget transfer and a reclassification of line items; both measures were described as not requiring additional assessments.
The City Council of Bunker Hill Village on Jan. 21 approved two fiscal-year 2024 budget amendments for the Memorial Villages Police Department intended to realign and reclassify funds without raising assessments.
Chief Schultz of the Memorial Villages Police Department presented an update on department activities, citing a 27% decrease in total incidents in 2024, reductions in crimes against persons and property, one vehicle that has been upfitted with two more awaiting outfitting, open recruiting for an officer position, and a filled dispatcher/telecommunicator role. He also said the department received a $71,000 FEMA reimbursement for Hurricane Beryl and that the three cities are expected to receive about $60,000 in combined reimbursements.
Council considered Budget Amendment 2024-01, a $348,300 inter-budget transfer described as a line-item realignment that would not create additional assessments. Councilmember Carl Moerer moved to approve the amendment; Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Schwartz seconded. The motion carried 5-0.
Council then approved Budget Amendment 2024-02, which reclassifies budget line items for the department without additional City revenue. Mayor Pro-Tem Susan Schwartz moved and Councilmember Eric Thode seconded; the motion carried 5-0.
The council did not add new revenues or assessments to fund the amendments, and minutes indicate both actions were procedural transfers aimed at balancing the FY 2024 budget.
The council adjourned to executive session later in the evening and reconvened at 8:04 p.m.; no further public action on police budgeting was reported at reconvening.
