Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Council Approved Budget to Appropriate $11,240.65 from the General Fund’s Fund Balance (Bluebird Gap Farm Vending Feed Revenue) to the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Budget
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Bluebird Gap Farm maintains vending machine feeders that generate revenue specifically restricted for animal feed purchases. These revenues, totaling $11,240.65, are currently held in the City’s General Fund Fund Balance . This resolution appropriates those funds into the Parks Recreation Leisure Services operating budget for animal feed at Bluebird Gap Farm.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background.
Impact:
This action will increase both General Fund revenues and expenditures by $11,240.65. There is no net impact to the General Fund’s balance, as the appropriation is revenue-backed.
Recommendation:
Rec
Approve resolution.
Body
WHEREAS, the City of Hampton maintains vending machine feeders at Bluebird Gap Farm, generating revenues restricted for animal feed;
WHEREAS, the revenues, totaling $11,240.65, are currently held in the General Fund’s Fund Balance;
WHEREAS, these funds are to be used exclusively for the purchase of animal feed at Bluebird Gap Farm;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia that the Fiscal Year 2026 City Council Approved Budget is hereby amended to appropriate $11,240.65 from the General Fund’s Fund Balance to the Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services Operating Budget for the purpose of supporting animal feed purchases at Bluebird Gap Farm.