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A Resolution of the County of Allegheny amending the 2014 Operating Budget for Allegheny County.
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Whereas, the County has adopted an Operating Budget for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014; and
Whereas, the Allegheny County Administrative Code, §5-801.08, expressly empowers County Council to re-open the annual operating budget during the course of the budget year; and
Whereas, the procedure to be followed for such re-opener depends upon whether it is attempted within 35 days of the beginning of a year following a municipal election or not; and
Whereas, it is the desire of Council to re-open the 2014 operating budget in accordance with the procedural requirements of §5-801.08 in order to provide funding in order to increase the appropriation for supplies within the Department of Police; and
Whereas, the 2014 Operating Budget will remain in balance if the amendments set forth in Attachment “A” are approved;
The Council of the County of Allegheny hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Preamble.
The provisions set forth in the preamble to this Resolution are incorporated by reference in their entity herein.
SECTION 2. Approval of Capital Budget Amendment.
The County Council of Allegheny County approves the amendment to the Allegheny County 2014 Operating Budget as set forth in Attachment “A” hereto by reducing the appropriation established for the project entitled “Non-Department Expenses” from $12,394,994 to $12,344,994, and by establishing additional appropriation for the County Police to be used for the purpose of purchasing bullet proof vests by increasing “Department of Police, Supplies” in the amount from $212,068 to $262,068. Funding for these projects is set forth in Attachment “A.” No increase in operating funds will be required and the overall total of the 2014 Operating Budget will remain balanced.
SECTION 3. Line Item Detail Amendment.
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