What is required before capital project expenditures from the Capital Fund, excluding the Reserve for Preliminary Expenses?

What is required before capital project expenditures from the Capital Fund, excluding the Reserve for Preliminary Expenses?

• A. Adoption of an ordinance describing the project and funding source
• B. Approval by local voters
• C. Approval by county commissioners
• D. Authorization by the governor

Answer: (A)

A capital ordinance must be adopted to authorize capital project expenditures from the Capital Fund. This ordinance describes the project and identifies the funding source, giving formal authorization to proceed. It ensures the project is clearly defined and financed, with details on costs, funding (general capital, debt, grants, etc.), and how it will be paid for. Voter approval, county commissioners, or governor involvement isn’t the standard step for routine Capital Fund expenditures, making the ordinance the correct prerequisite.

A capital ordinance must be adopted to authorize capital project expenditures from the Capital Fund. This ordinance describes the project and identifies the funding source, giving formal authorization to proceed. It ensures the project is clearly defined and financed, with details on costs, funding (general capital, debt, grants, etc.), and how it will be paid for. Voter approval, county commissioners, or governor involvement isn’t the standard step for routine Capital Fund expenditures, making the ordinance the correct prerequisite.