Agenda 08/12/2025 Item #16B 5 (BA to recognize revenue from traffic accidents and auction proceeds in the Traffic Operations operating budget)8/12/2025
Item # 16.B.5
ID# 2025-2443
Executive Summary
Recommendation to approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $160,944.16 to recognize revenue from traffic
accidents and auction proceeds in the Traffic Operations operating budget (163630).
OBJECTIVE: To recognize revenues from accident reimbursements from Insurance Companies and auction proceeds.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Transportation Engineering Division's staff coordinates with the Risk Management
Department to collect reimbursements for damage resulting from traffic accidents, including parts and labor for signals,
lighting, and sign repairs and replacements. By recognizing revenue from traffic accidents and other similar events,
repairs can be made to replace damaged components and materials that have occurred within the county's right-of-way.
The Division is also recognizing revenues from auction proceeds of miscellaneous equipment that has met its useful life
as well as funds from selling scrap metal.
This item is consistent with the Responsible Governance Element of Collier County’s Strategic Plan by safeguarding
taxpayer money by promoting fiscal stewardship and sound budget oversight.
FISCAL IMPACT: A budget amendment in the amount of $160,944.16 is necessary to recognize revenue to provide
funding for operating expenditures in the Transportation Services Fund (1001) Traffic Operations Cost Center (163630).
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: This recommendation has no impact on the Growth Management Plan.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal issues and
requires a majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: To approve a Budget Amendment in the amount of $160,944.16 to recognize revenue from
traffic accidents and auction proceeds in the Traffic Operations operating budget (163630).
PREPARED BY: Leigh Anne Blackburn, Management Analyst, Transportation Management Services Department
ATTACHMENTS:
1. BA 163630 Revenue to Expense
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