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Support the adoption of a resolution to:
Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $413,209 in the Public Works, Facilities and Parks FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget (001-3200-PFP058-8556) financed by additional revenues received from Lake San Antonio.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee support the Board of Supervisors’ adoption of a resolution to:
Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations and estimated revenues by $413,209 in the Public Works, Facilities and Parks FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget (001-3200-PFP058-8556) financed by additional revenues received from Lake San Antonio.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) requests an increase in appropriations to complete four projects. Due to higher water levels, Parks is experiencing higher revenue than projected. Parks is requesting approval to use the additional revenue generated from Lake San Antonio to fund the following three projects:
Project 1. In August 2020, the River Fire swept through Toro Park and destroyed grazing infrastructure on the Marks Ranch including range fencing and a solar powered water tank. Big Sur Land Trust leases the Toro Park Marks Ranch property for cattle grazing as part of an ecologically friendly vegetation management program and cannot resume their stewardship work until the fences and water system are repaired. The fencing portion of this project has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for one hundred percent reimbursement. Repairs are estimated to be $150,000.
Project 2. On November 2, 2021, the Board of Supervisors (Board) adopted Resolution No. 21-387 to accept a Grant Award from the California State Parks Department Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) for the purchase of a patrol vessel in the amount of $155,000. The Grant award was $138,379 plus an interfund transfer from Fund 452 in the amount of $16,621. Due to supply issues, PWFP received an extension for the performance period to June 30, 2024. The vessel will be purchased in FY 2023-24; however, the grant reimbursement will be received in FY2024-25.
Project 3. In 2023, Parks staff discovered significant termite infestation of four buildings at San Lorenzo Park: the Main Exhibit Barn, Blacksmith Shop, Portola building, and Irrigation Museum. All four buildings will require fumigation to stop the infestation. Staff are also exploring options to limit future infestations. In addition to the termite control, additional structure repair may be needed. Tenting and repairs are estimated to be in excess of $108,209.
In the event the project exceeds the estimates, Staff will either complete the project up to the dollar amount requested or postpone the project until funds are available.
Staff requests the Budget Committee’s support of the adoption of a resolution to increase PWFP appropriations and revenue by $413,209.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office reviewed and concurs with this recommendation.
FINANCING:
PWFP is asking support from the Budget Committee to increase appropriations and estimated revenues of the Adopted Budget for FY2023-24 in the amount of $413,209 to fund River Fire repairs, the purchase of a new patrol vessel, and termite fumigation for San Lorenzo Park. The increased appropriations will be funded with the increase of $413,209 in revenues from Lake San Antonio. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of this action.
Prepared by: Dona Luna, Management Analyst III, (831) 755-5455
Reviewed by: Bryan Flores, Chief of Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A - Resolution