City of Tamarac staff previewed a proposed first amendment to the fiscal year 2025 budget that would increase total appropriations by approximately $2.8–$2.9 million and add or adjust several programs, positions and fund transfers.

Finance staff said the amendment would increase the citywide budget from the previous total to roughly $240.3 million (presentation phrasing), and listed line items the amendment would cover. Key items identified in the workshop included a ProjectDocs software upgrade (general fund increase of $151,001.19); a citywide advanced metering infrastructure program to be added to the utilities fund ($9,200,000 referenced for the program cost); and a $486,001.87 transfer to cover encumbrances rolling from the prior year. The presentation also noted contributions and expense adjustments tied to Woodland Development and Waste Management contracts.

Staff listed personnel changes including two new commission aide positions (total indicated as 170,008.48) and a $30,000 allocation described as for a commissioner’s “fit zone” proposal. Staff said one new full-time event specialist in parks and recreation would have no FY25 fiscal impact and that several reclassifications in human resources and IT would carry no FY25 cost. Additional adjustments included law enforcement trust appropriations, stormwater management funds and Colony West carry-forward encumbrances.

Staff said the amendment will be presented for first reading on April 9 and for second reading and adoption on April 23, 2025. No formal commission action was taken at the staff workshop; staff characterized the meeting as a briefing ahead of the scheduled public hearings.

The city manager and finance staff said further details and questions may be addressed at the commission meeting.