City of Alexandria, Virginia
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: APRIL 9, 2026
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL
THROUGH: JAMES F. PARAJON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: KEVIN C. GREENLIEF, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
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Introduction and First Reading. Consideration of Passage on First Reading of an Ordinance to Make Supplemental Appropriations for the Support of the City Government for Fiscal Year 2026.
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ISSUE: Consideration of a Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance to amend Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations, and a resolution affirming an unencumbered appropriation transfer (formerly referred to as Advanced Funding Authority (AFA)).
RECOMMENDATION: That City Council approve the resolution affirming the snow/ice emergency transfer (Attachment 4); and, adopt the proposed Supplemental Appropriation Ordinance totaling $31,654,091 (Attachment 2) on first reading on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and schedule it for second reading, public hearing, and final passage on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
DISCUSSION: This ordinance establishes budget authority in the current year for revenues received in the current or prior years that have not been appropriated. Where possible, the current year operating budget includes an estimated amount for grants and other special revenue and the budget is adjusted via this ordinance, when the actual revenue amount is awarded. Grants, fees, donations, and other special revenues are restricted in purpose. Where relevant, staff has referenced the City Council docket item or action that pertains to the appropriation. Many of the programs and services in the Office of Housing and the Department of Community and Human Services are funded with ongoing state and federal appropriations that are not tied to specific grant applications. Funds are allocated to the City based on existing programs, clients, or regional agreements. Resources for these depart...
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