PROPOSED 2025 APA FLORIDA BUDGET | NARRATIVE BUDGET FORMAT & ASSUMPTIONS The following is a summary narrative of the assumptions and format for the 2025 APA Florida budget. It is followed by summary narratives and assumptions by budget category. The dollar amounts for each of the revenues and expenditures are proposed for the 2025 budget year (January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025).
For the last several years, APA Florida has presented its budget in essentially the same format.
It is zero‐based and considered a “flexible” budget as it is sometimes difficult to estimate the two main sources of revenue—APA dues rebates, i.e., membership dues, and Annual Conference proceeds. The APA Florida Executive Committee may adjust as needed throughout the course of the year.
While it is being assumed that APA Florida membership will continue to grow steadily, and that with increased efforts additional sponsorships will provide for increased revenues, a relatively conservative approach has been taken.
It is also assumed, based on economic impacts, costs associated with various budget matters will continue to rise.
Additional funding has also been provided in support of the Chapter’s growing Planning Officials Training workshops, the EDI Committee, expenses incurred by the VP of Conference Services in fulfilling the obligations of their position, as well as increasing the number of hours associated with the Communications Internship position.
The budget strives to support the benefits and services that members have received in past years, while not only anticipating growth, but also addressing increased costs.
REVENUES / TRANSFERS APA DUES REBATE........................................................................................................................... $275,000.00 The APA Dues Rebate is based on the total dues collected by APA for the various membership categories and the number of Florida members. As of June 2024, there were 3,117 members. These membership numbers include regular members, new professionals, planning officials, retired members, Chapter‐only members, and students. Note that membership numbers fluctuate month to month depending upon renewals. It is anticipated that with efforts to increase membership in the coming years that the amount of dues received by the Chapter would continue to increase. ADVERTISING FEES ............................................................................................................................ $30,000.00 This category includes fees collected for JobMart (both on the website and in the newsletter), consultant directory fees, and quarter‐, half‐, and full‐page display ads in Florida Planning magazine. This revenue source has continued to improve, and with the significant number of job openings, it is anticipated to bring in the same amount as previous years, if not more.