Legislation Details

File #: 25-1299    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Recommendation Status: Passed
File created: 9/12/2025 In control: County Administrator
On agenda: 9/30/2025 Final action: 9/30/2025
Title: Determination that the $667 expense for appreciation lunches serves a valid public purpose and authorization for a one-time only expenditure to cover expenses.

Interoffice Memorandum

 

DATE: September 12, 2025

 

TO: Mayor Jerry L. Demings and County Commissioners

 

THROUGH: N/A

 

FROM: Lisa Snead, Assistant County Administrator

 

CONTACT: Janet Ramos

 

PHONE: 407-836-5610

 

DIVISION: N/A

 

ACTION REQUESTED:

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Determination that the $667 expense for appreciation lunches serves a valid public purpose and authorization for a one-time only expenditure to cover expenses.

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PROJECT:
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PURPOSE: Commissioner Scott organized appreciation lunches in March and April 2025 for three County groups and those expenses were charged to County issues P-cards as follows:

Group                                                                                                                                                                        Date                                                               Amount
Public Works Maintenance Unit
                                                                                    3/21/2025                                          $175.00
Corrections Video Visitation A2 Shift
                                                               4/20/2025                                          $225.78
Corrections Video Visitation A1 Shift
                                                               4/26/2025                                          $266.67

Administrative Regulation 713.02 allows the County Administrator, department directors, or their designees to provide certain items for an employee recognition ceremony. It does not extend this authorization to a County Commissioner. Regulation 7.14 provides for “working meals” for County staff under specific circumstances. These lunches did not meet the requirements of a working meal. At the time of these purchases, Commissioner Scott was unaware the purchases were not authorized under the above County regulations. Because these purchases are not authorized under County rules, the Comptroller’s Office requires Board approval. This request if for approval of the specific transactions and is not authorizing similar expenditures in the future.

 

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