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Mission Statement
To demonstrate excellence in the level of financial services provided to our public customers, elected officials, and the City of Sanford and its departments, while maintaining prudent use of financial resources in compliance with all associated laws, regulations and policies.
Finance Director
Cynthia Lindsay
Ms. Lindsay is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Accounting and a M.S.T. in Taxation. She is a Certified Public Accountant as designated by the State of Florida and a Certified Government Finance Officer as designated by the Government Finance Officers Association. She is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association(GFOA), the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and the Central Florida Chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association and volunteers through the GFOA as a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report reviewer. Ms. Lindsay was appointed Director of Finance in October 2010.
Department Responsibilities
The Financial Services Department administers Accounting and Treasury functions, Debt Management, Financial, Grant Compliance, Budgeting, Purchasing, and Information Technology Services for all City departments.
Core Finance Duties
In its accounting and treasury, debt management, budgeting and financial and grant compliance capacities, the Finance Department must ensure complete and accurate accounting of all transactions, and reporting of all financial information in accordance with professional accounting standards and federal, state, and local laws. This division handles the payroll for all City employees, pays all invoices for goods and services used by City departments, records and tracks fixed assets, monitors grant funding and manages the City’s investing and borrowing activities. Finance also coordinates the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report, which is part of the City’s annual, independent audit process. The Finance department also assumed the duties of the Budget Department starting with fiscal year 2011 and as such administers the City’s budget process as well.
Budget Award!
Sanford was awarded the
GFOA Certificate of
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Budget Award!
Sanford was awarded the
GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.
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Budget
The Finance Department is responsible for the preparation of the City’s annual budget. The budget process starts in February and ends in September, with the budget being effective October 1 of each year.
Finance Documents
Budget Information
The Finance Department has several years of budgets available electronically on the website. Click on the links below to download electronic budget documents.
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In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2024 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 9, 2024 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 23, 2024 7:00 pm
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2024 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 11, 2023 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 25, 2023 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FYI 2024 BUDGET:
- Resolution 3165 Police- Replacement Speed Trailer
- Resolution 3166 Police- Edward Byrne Grant
- Resolution 3173 Fire- Fire Station Project – Design Management
- Resolution 3174 Finance – Increase in Expenditures
- Resolution 3175 Parks- Playground Improvements
- Resolution 3176 PW – Temporary Position
- Resolution 3177 Fire – FS40 Design Services
- Resolution 3178 Fire – Fence Installation
- Resolution 3181 Parks – Cultural Arts Center Roof Repairs
- Resolution 3183 Utilities – FDEP Grant
- Resolution 3184 Utilities – FDEP Grant
- Resolution 3190 Neighborhood Stabilizing Program Grant
- Resolution 3191 CRA Budget Increase
- Resolution 3192 Police – Purchase Speed Trailer
- Resolution 3193 Utilities – Machinery & Equipment
- Resolution 3194 Utilities – Lift Station Pumps
- Resolution 3195 Second Dollar and Forfeiture Funds
- Resolution 3196 Development Services – Project Management Services
- Resolution 3197 Fire – ST32 Training Pavilion
- Resolution 3201 Finance – Increase in Capital Funds
- Resolution 3202 Community Relations – CDBG Funding
- Resolution 3203 Fire – Safety Equipment
- Resolution 3204 Public Works – Stormwater Repairs
- Resolution 3205 Development Services – Engineering Services
- Resolution 3169 PW-FDEP GRANT – Drinking Water SRF
- Resolution 3210 PAC – Art Sculptures
- Resolution 3212 Police – Purchase Printers
- Resolution 3216 CRA – Rollover Budget Amendment
- Resolution 3217 PW – Redistributing Funds for FY24 Projects
- Resolution 3226 PW-FDEP WRF BNR Improvements Phase II
- Resolution 3230 Dev Services-Bldg – Incr PO 39112 Central Square
- Resolution 3229 Dev Services-Bldg – Incre PO 38421 Breezeway Proj
- Resolution 3224 Fire – HP RT Training Grant
- Resolution 3223 Police – Sponsorship to Sanford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Resolution 3240 Fire – Operations – New Fire Station 40 Construction
- Resolution 3239 Parks & Rec – Annual Tree Trimming
- Resolution 3236 PW Streets – Mixer Truck
- Resolution 3235 PW-Stormwater – Change Order – Maplewood Dr Project
- Resolution 3234 PW-Streets – Mini Paver
- Resolution 3237 Police – Replacement CSO Vehicles
- Resolution 3238 PW Streets – Purchase Caterpillar Compactor Roller
- Resolution 3243 City-Adm-City-Mgr-Marina-Roof-Repair
- Resolution 3244 Fire-Oper-ZHA-Const
- Resolution 3245 REC-Marina- Transfer of Capital Assest
- Resolution 3249 Fire-Oper-STA 40 Addtl Eng Srvcs
- Resolution 3250 Police-Adm- Repl Police Vehicle
- Resolution 3251 Dev Svcs-Bldg-Incr PO ZHA Breezeway Proj
- Resolution 3252 PW-UT-Plants-FDEP Consent Order
- Resolution 3253 PW-UT-Plants-Thermaer Odor Control Basins
- Resolution 3254 PW-UT-WS-Goldsboro Hydrant Infrastructure
- Resolution 3255 PW-Water-UT SR 46 Utility Relocation Proj
- Resolution 3258 PW-Budget Tree Svc-Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3259 Econ Dev-CRA-PAC to CRA Fund
- Resolution 3266 Dev Svcs-Bldg-Correction to BT from March
- Resolution 3265 Delegation of Authority
- Resolution 3270 Police-Adm- Repl 2nd Police Vehicle
- Resolution 3274 PW-UT-Water & Sewer – Move Funds for New Infrastructure
- Resolution 3278 PW-Stormwater – Tiger Dam Project
- Resolution 3280 PW & Water – Change order for Georgetown UT & PW
- Resolution 3282 A-PW & WS – FDEP Grant LPA0554
- Resolution 3283 B -PW & WS – FDEP Grant LPA0554
- Resolution 3285 Parks & Rec – Mayfair Clubhouse Construction
- Resolution 3290 PW-UT – Change Orders UT Bldg
- Resolution 3284 PW-Admin- Change Order Post Design Svcs
- Resolution 3287 A-First PH Adoption of 2025 Budget
- Resolution 3288 B-First PH Adoption of Budget 2025
- Resolution 3291 CRA-PAC – Public Art Project
- Resolution 3294 Millage FY2025
- Resolution 3295 Adoption of City Budget FY 2025
- Resolution 3296 Redistribute excess CIP funds from Roof Repl.pdf
- Resolution 3293 Adoption of 2025 CRA Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2023 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 12, 2022 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FYI 2023 BUDGET:
- Resolution 3066 Police-Axon Body Cameras and Officer Safety Plan
- Resolution 3072 Police-Edward Bryne Memorial Grant
- Resolution 3071 Police-Bulletproof Vests Grant
- Resolution 3076 Parks-Annual Tree Trimming
- Resolution 3075 Police-IT Server Room AC
- Resolution 3084 Police-COPS De-Escalation Training Grant
- Resolution 3074 Extension of a Pilot Trolley Program
- Resolution 3074-2 Parks-Program Support Grant
- Resolution 3078 CDBG-Rollover CARES Grant
- Resolution 3086 FIRE-Vehicle Replacement
- Resolution 3085 Police -Vehicle Replacement
- Resolution 3088 CM-Three Additional LIHEAP Techs
- Resolution 3081 CM-Goldsboro Mainstreet Program
- Resolution 3087 Increase Building Fund and Additional Employees
- Resolution 3091 Dev Svcs-Replacement Vehicle
- Resolution 3092 Sanford Mainstreet Program Funding
- Resolution 3093 Parks-Power Line for Cemetery
- Resolution 3097 Utilities-FDEP Grant
- Resolution 3098 Parks-Replace Sod due to Hurricane Ian
- Resolution 3082 FY2022 Year-End Budget Adjustment
- Resolution 3083 PW-Myrtle Ave Streetscape
- Resolution 3099 MARINA-FEMA Damage Assessment Services
- Resolution 3100 CM-Simpson Remediation Construction Services
- Resolution 3101 CM-Construction Demo and Renovations
- Resolution 3102 PARKS-Annual Landscape Services
- Resolution 3103 CRA-Goldsboro Trolley Pilot Program
- Resolution 3104 Dev Svcs-Implement Central Square Software
- Resolution 3106 Budget Rollovers from FY2022 to FY2023
- Resolution 3107 PD-Grant for Barricades
- Resolution 3108 FIRE-Urban Search and Rescue Equipment (FDEM Grant)
- Resolution 3109 PARKS-Seawall Repairs – Hurricane Ian
- Resolution 3110 FIRE-R31 Emergency Repairs
- Resolution 3113 CM-Simpson Remediation Services Change Order #1
- Resolution 3114 PARKS-Remove Trees Stumps due to Hurricane Ian
- Resolution 3115 CM-Armed Security Guard for City Hall
- Resolution 3116 MARINA – Repairs and Promissory Note
- Resolution 3118 Agreement with PJI for consulting for REEI
- Resolution 3119 PARKS-Ft Mellon Park Repairs
- Resolution 3125 PARKS-Pressure Cleaning Services due to Hurricane Ian
- Resolution 3120 ARPA Spending Plan Reallocation
- Resolution 3126 PARKS- Repair Playground Equipment Kirby & Pinehurst Parks
- Resolution 3133 FIRE-FS 40 Design Services
- Resolution 3134 PARKS-Mayfair Country Club
- Resolution 3139 PARKS-Riverwalk Irrigation Repairs
- Resolution 3145 PW-Stormwater Improvements
- Resolution 3148 PARKS-Hurricane Repairs
- Resolution 3149 PARKS-Lake Carola Rehabilitation
- Resolution 3150 PW-Road Improvements
- Resolution 3151 Downtown Sanford Marina FEMA Damage
- Resolution 3153 FIRE-Fire Prevention Promotion
- Resolution 3154 Vacuum Sewer Rehabilitation
- Resolution 3159 FIRE-FS40 Design Services
- Resolution 3156 General Program Support Grant – Sanford Museum
2022 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2022 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FYI 2022 BUDGET:
- Resolution 2991 PAC Seagull Art Project
- Resolution 2992 Police-Edward Byrne Grant
- Resolution 2995 Use of ARP Grant Monies
- Resolution 3002 Parks-Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3001 Neel-Shaffer Design Services
- Resolution 2998 Loyalty Incentive Program
- Resolution 3003 Cottage Homes Project Plans Update
- Resolution 3004 FIBRS Implementation Assistance Program
- Resolution 2999 Deputy City Manager Additional FTE
- Resolution 3005 Police-AAA Traffic Safety Grant
- Resolution 3008 SRF Loan 590192
- Resolution 3006 Clam Truck Price Increase
- Resolution 3011 Design Planning for Breezeway Remodel
- Resolution 3012 Rollover Budget from FY21 to FY22
- Resolution 3017 Unidirectional Flushing Program
- Resolution 3016 Parks-Annual Tree Trimming
- Resolution 3018 Fire-Station 38 Roof Repair
- Resolution 3020 Marina-Master Planning Services
- Resolution 3019 Plants-Alternative Water Supply CUP
- Resolution 3022 ARPA Premium Pay Adjustment
- Resolution 3023 Fire-replacement Fire Engine Pumper
- Resolution 3024 True Up LIHEAP Budget
- Resolution 3025 CDBG Cover Temporary Worker Payroll
- Resolution 3026 Mayfair Drainage Improvements
- Resolution 3029 SR46 Landscape Quote Increase
- Resolution 3033 Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3032 Memorial Bricks at Veterans Park
- Resolution 3035 Mayfair Golf Carts Purchase
- Resolution 3031 McCracken Road Sidewalk Feasibility Study
- Resolution 3030 Reserve Funds for Programming & Repairs
- Resolution 3036 Marina Management and Operating Expenses
- Resolution 3037 Parks – Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3038 Development Services – Replacement Planning Department Vehicle
- Resolution 3039 Public Works Emergency Response Facility Building
- Resolution 3046 Fund Additional Code Enforcement Officer
- Resolution 3043 Employee Inflation Assistance
- Resolution 3042 City Manager’s Race & Equity Committee
- Resolution 3040 City Manager’s Goldsboro Main Street Funding
- Resolution 3049 Fire-Replacement Gas Monitors
- Resolution 3050 Public Works – Pinecrest Roadway Reconstruction
- Resolution 3052 Public Works – ADA Compliancy
- Resolution 3051 Public Works – 3rd Street Sidewalk Improvements
- Resolution 3054 Police -Blauer Rain Gear
- Resolution 3056 CDBG-Rollover of CARES funds
Resolution 3056 FIRE-Fuel Budget Increase
- Resolution 3057 MAYFAIR – Operational Transfer
- Resolution 3061 FIRE – Station 40 New Fire Engine Pumper
- Resolution 3062 FIRE – Repairs and Maintenance
- Resolution 3053 BLDG-Replacement Vehicle & Fee Study
- Resolution 3048 Marina Repairs & Capital Needs
- Resolution 3058 City Manager-LIHWAP Grant Budget
- Resolution 3058 City Manager-LIHWAP ARPA Grant
- Resolution 3082 Amend FY2022 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2021 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 14, 2020 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 28, 2020 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2021 BUDGET:
1. Resolution 2902 Hurricane Tree Trimming and Removal
2. Resolution 2909 Seminole Co Interlocal Funding Agreement
3. Resolution 2912 Adjustments to City Budget
4. Resolution 2913 Rollover CARES Funds FY20 TO FY21 for CDBG & LIHEAP
5. Resolution 2916 Elm Ave Drainage Project Budget
6. Resolution 2917 Additional Funds-New SFD Tower Truck
7. Resolution 2918 Veteran Bricks Engraving
8. Resolution 2920 HR Admin III Position
9. Resolution 2928 Police Grant re Bulletproof Vests
10. Resolution 2929 Granite Inliner for Pipe Rehab
11. Resolution 2927 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant – Police
12. Resolution 2933 Mellonville Drainage Improvements
13. Resolution 2934 Budget Rollover 2020-2021
14. Resolution 2939 Repairs to Jeff Triplett Community Center
15. Resolution 2941 Decontamination Equipment Grant
16. Resolution 2944 CIP Additions Use of Reserves
17. Resolution 2947 Mitigation Annual Tree Trimming
18. Resolution 2948 Police FMIT Grant
19. Resolution 2949 Stormwater Improvements
20. Resolution 2950 Fire-Purchase Stryker MTS Power Loader
21. Resolution 2962 Public Works re Tree Mitigation
22. Resolution 2963 Reorganization of Building Division
23. Resolution 2964 Development Services Departmental Vehicle
24. Resolution 2965 Fire – Replacement Bunker Gear ST31
25. Resolution 2967 Parks-Tree Mitigation
26. Resolution 2961 Bobcat Track Loader Replacement
27. Resolution 2959 Reiss Master Plan-Revised
28. Resolution 2988 Elgin Crosswind Street Sweeper
29. Resolution 2966 CDBG CARES Grant
30. Resolution 2995 Year End Budget Adjustment
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2021 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2020 BUDGET:
- Resolution No. 2818 Bryne Memorial Grant
- Resolution No. 2819 Stormwater Design Services Funding
- Resolution No. 2826 Mayfair Golf Course Buildings
- Resolution No. 2831 Nutrient Reduction Project FDEP
- Resolution No. 2832 Utility Box Wrap Project
- Resolution No. 2837 Police Contract Costs
- Resolution No. 2839 Groveview Park Shelter and Lighting
- Resolution No. 2840 Goldsboro Neighborhood Future Land Use
- Resolution No. 2842 FY19-20 Budget Rollover
- Resolution No. 2845 Riverwalk Phase III
- Resolution No. 2846 Mayfair Golf-Modular Buildings
- Resolution No. 2848 Walmart Community Grant – Police
- Resolution No. 2849 Safety Grant
- Resolution No. 2850 Riverwalk Phase III
- Resolution No. 2851 Sanford Mayfair Management
- Resolution No. 2855 CDBG Budget
- Resolution No. 2856 USAI Grant – Police Command Vehicle
- Resolution No. 2861 FD IAFF Contract Agreement
- Resolution No. 2867 Lift Station Repair
- Resolution No. 2877 Purchase Thrushman Parcel
- Resolution No. 2875 CARES ED Grants
- Resolution No. 2883 Removal of Contaminated Soil
- Resolution No. 2876 Touhy Park Brick Replacement
- Resolution No. 2878 Donation-Orlando City Soccer to Mellonville Center
- Resolution No. 2884 HMGP Grant to Wind Retrofit Fire Stations 32 & 38
- Resolution No. 2885 Parks General Program Support Grant
- Resolution No. 2886 CIP Expenses
- Resolution No. 2890 SRF Loan DW590192
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2021 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2019 BUDGET:
- Resolution No. 2769 Repair HVAC System – Public Service Complex
- Resolution No. 2759 New vehicle for Solid Waste Department
- Resolution No. 2767 Point antennas for Coastline Park cameras
- Resolution No. 2768 Equipment for Bay & Magnolia Ave Park
- Resolution No. 2770 Storm relocation at Catalyst site
- Resolution No. 2771 DEO Grant Professional Services
- Resolution No. 2758 FDOT Bicycle Pedestrian Focused Initiative
- Resolution No. 2776 Increase demand / development activity
- Resolution No. 2777 Roll forward budget adjustment
- Resolution No. 2779 Replace 2005 Ford Excursion (Unit #28)
- Resolution No. 2785 Real Estate Services, locate land for future station site
- Resolution No. 2787 Proactive Tree Trimming & Removal of Trees before storm season
- Resolution No. 2797 Baseball Donation applied to Recreation Department
- Resolution No. 2798 Police Dept. – 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (County-Wide)
- Resolution No. 2774 Nutrient Reduction Project funded from FDEP
- Resolution No. 2780 Breakwater Wall repairs with Wharton-Smith
- Resolution No. 2782 Pump Branch Drainage Basic Project with CPH, Inc.
- Resolution No. 2783 Rehabilitation of Lee P. Moore Park
- Resolution No. 2790 Purchase of CIP Equipment for Fire Department
- Resolution No. 2791 Mellonville Sports Complex multi-purpose fields construction
- Resolution No. 2792 New Brick Engraving and Sealant for existing bricks
- Resolution No. 2800 Treatment and Disposal of Bio-solids
- Resolution No. 2756 Tree Mitigation and Removal
- Resolution No. 2803 Riverwalk Hurricane Irma Remediation
- Resolution No. 2804 Park Stormwater Pond
- Resolution No. 2802 Use of Reserves for Capital Replacement Items
- Resolution No. 2813 Program Support Grant
- Resolution No. 2825 Final Budget Amendment for FY 2019
Financial Reports
State law requires that all general purpose local governments publish, at the close of each fiscal year, a complete set of financial statements presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a firm of licensed Certified Public Accountants. The goal of the independent audit is to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the City are free of material misstatement.
2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2020 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2019 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2018 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
