Title
Resolution to Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Council Approved Budget to Appropriate $7,217.90 from the General Fund’s Fund Balance (Bluebird Gap Farm Vending Feed Revenue) to the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services Operating Budget
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
Bluebird Gap Farm maintains vending machine feeders that generate revenue specifically restricted for animal feed purchases. Revenues totaling $7,217.90 are currently available in the General Fund’s Bluebird Gap Farm Vending Feed Revenue fund balance account. This resolution appropriates those funds into the Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services operating budget for animal feed purchases at Bluebird Gap Farm.
Discussion:
See Purpose/Background.
Impact:
This action will increase both General Fund revenues and expenditures by $7,217.90. 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, revenues totaling $7,217.90 are currently available in the General Fund’s Bluebird Gap Farm Vending Feed Revenue fund balance account; and
WHEREAS, those funds are to be used exclusively for the purchase of animal feed at Bluebird Gap Farm.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, that the Fiscal Year 2027 City Council Approved Budget is hereby amended to appropriate $7,217.90 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.