Budget packet fixes needed after ATV/trailer revenue-expense mismatch
Summary
Committee discovered a budget-entry error: revenue for ATVs had been included in the draft while the corresponding expense line was omitted, creating a $90,000 swing; staff said two ATVs and a trailer will cost $60,030 and that revenue previously assumed is not eligible.
The sheriff (Speaker 10) told the committee the county needs two replacement ATVs and a trailer for event patrol and search operations; the equipment package was priced at roughly $60,030 (two ATVs at $15,000 each and a trailer near $30,030 in the packet). Finance staff acknowledged an error: the packet included the revenue line they had assumed would offset the purchase but did not include the expense line, producing an apparent $90,000 swing when corrected.
Committee members requested quick verification and correction; staff said they would add the $60,030 expense and remove the ineligible revenue entry. The committee discussed reimbursement programs and learned the navigation grant the county had expected may not cover ATVs because Ontario County lacks an organized ATV trail system; staff recommended budgeting for the purchases locally if grant reimbursement is not available.
The committee asked staff to revise the packet and circulate corrected figures before the next meeting.
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