Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Council Approved Budget to Appropriate a total of $992,719 from the General Fund's Assigned Fund Balance account to the Contributions to Outside Agencies; and, Non-departmental accounts for Various City Initiatives
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
City Council is being asked to authorize the transfer of $992,719 from the General Fund's Assigned Fund Balance account to support various City initiatives. The distribution of the funds will be as follows:
(1) Remaining balance of Council funding commitment for Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Crisis Receiving Center (Contributions to Outside Agencies) - $204,965
(2) One-time infrastructure and equipment projects (generator grant match, electoral equipment upgrades, public safety drones, etc.) (Non-departmental) - $695,754
(3) One-time special event initiatives from 2025 (Non-departmental) - $92,000
Discussion:
These City initiatives include remaining balance of Council funding commitment for Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Crisis Receiving Center; providing matching funds for generators at various Hampton City Schools' emergency shelters sites; upgrading electoral equipment as required by State standards; enhancing public safety operations; improving infrastructure; and, special event initiatives from FY25.
Impact:
No impact.
Recommendation:
Approve.
Body
WHEREAS, these initiatives align with various City Council strategic priority areas; and,
WHEREAS, the requested action identifies the funding source to facilitate implementation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that the Fiscal Year 2026 Council Approved Budget be amended to appropriate a total of $992,719 from the General Fund's Assigned Fund Balance account to the General Fund departments for initiatives as reflected below:
(1) Remaining balance of Council funding commitment for Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Crisis Receiving Center (Contributions to Outside Agencies) - $204,965
(2) One-time infrastructure and equipment projects (generator grant match, electoral equipment upgrades, public safety drones, etc.) (Non-departmental) - $695,754
(3) One-time special event initiatives initiated in Fiscal Year 2025 (Non-departmental) - $92,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council authorizes the City Manager, or her designee, to take the necessary steps to implement the prescribed action.