§ 2-1951. Contingent appropriation policy.

(a)

The annual budget ordinance shall contain an appropriation of not less than one percent or more than three percent of the estimated general fund revenues as a contingent appropriation.

(b)

In case of an emergency or unbudgeted expense:

(1)

The head of any department may make a written request for a transfer from the contingent appropriation, stating the facts constituting the emergency and needs in detail or describing the unbudgeted expense and the justification for funding. The request shall be presented to the city manager for approval. The city manager may also amend the request.

(2)

The city manager may also initiate requests for transfers from the contingent appropriation

(3)

The city manager shall forward his or her own requests or approved requests from any department head to the council for approval.

(4)

The council may transfer amounts from the contingent appropriation, not in excess of the amounts recommended by the city manager, to departments for such emergency needs or unbudgeted expenses.

(Ord. No. 090129, § 2, 3-5-09)