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July 22, 2010
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Richard P. Dunn II Date: July 12, 2010 File: 10-00875
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Viliacorta '"-
Executive Director
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Transfer of Funds to
Offices of CRA Board Members for
Necessary Expenses Incurred in the
Discharge of Duties.
References:
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast OvertowniPark West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the transfer of funds, in
the amount of $7,500, to each budget of the offices of SEOPW Board Members, with an additional transfer, in
the amount of $15,000 (for total of $22,500), to the budget of the office of the SEOPW Board Chair, for
necessary expenses incurred in the discharge of CRA related duties.
At a meeting held on June 28, 2010, the Board of Commissioners discussed the need to offset costs incurred in
the discharge of duties. To offset these costs, the Board determined that up to $7,500 be made available to the
offices of each Board Member, with an additional $15,000 (for a total of $22,500) to the office of the CRA Board
Chair.
Although the discussion item was passed by motion of the Board, CRA Iegal counsel was unable to review the
item as to form and correctness, The preparation of a Board Resolution allows for sufficient legal review prior to
the appropriation of funds.
The approved funding for the Commissioners' necessary expenses was not included in the General Operating
budget for Fiscal Year 2010. To accommodate these expenses, funding will be allocated from the current
Fiscal Year's reserve fund.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.356(3)(a}, Florida Statutes provides that "[a] commissioner shall receive no compensation for
services, but is entitled to the necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in the discharge of
duties."
FUNDING: $52,500 reallocated from SEOPW General Operating Fund, "Budget Reserve," Account Code No.
10030.920101.896000.0000.00000, to SEOPW General Operating Fund, "lnterfund Transfer," Account Code
No. 10030.920101.891000.0000.00000.