Regular Session (Packet)

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for November 19th, 2024, will address a comprehensive agenda, including the approval of the 2025 budget and various administrative and operational matters. The meeting will commence with routine procedures such as the call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call, followed by the approval of board minutes and the agenda. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to the fiscal year 2025 budget public hearing, where the board will recess the regular session to open the hearing, review final staff reports, and receive public comments before resuming the regular session. The consent agenda includes items from multiple departments such as the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Management, Clerk, Senior Services, Finance, Planning, and Parks and Recreation Commission, covering topics from clothing allowances to recycling agreements and public hearing dates. Action items on the agenda include revisions to the L-4402 Apportionment Report, the adoption of 2025 Budget Rules, and the consideration of administrator candidates for second interviews.

The 2025 Budget Rules draft outlines detailed procedures for managing county expenditures and ensuring fiscal responsibility. Key rules include the authorization of expenditures up to $4,500 by department heads, the requirement for capital purchases over $5,000 to be added to the county’s fixed asset inventory, and the procurement of capital items and service contracts over $10,000 by the County Administrator. The Finance Director is tasked with ensuring that expenditures do not exceed approved budgets and that all transfers or expenditures are charged to the appropriate departmental budget. The rules also address staffing levels, stipulating that positions funded by grants are contingent upon receiving the anticipated revenues. Additionally, the rules cover the handling of donations, per diem rates, and the payment of claims, emphasizing the need for adherence to county policies and procedures.

The Leelanau County 2025 General Appropriations Act Resolution aims to adopt a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year, in compliance with the Uniform Budgeting and Accounting Act. The resolution acknowledges the budgetary needs of various county departments and the necessity to maintain statutory and constitutionally required services. It appropriates monies supported by 2025 revenues and authorizes expenditures within the lump sum activity level totals for each fund. The resolution also establishes a levy of 4.3283 mills for operational and voted purposes and emphasizes adherence to the 2025 Budget Rules. The County Administrator is appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer, responsible for budget administration and monitoring. The resolution also addresses potential revenue shortfalls from the United States Government or State of Michigan, stating that specific programs funded by such revenues would bear the full impact of any reduction.

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