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a. Allocate funding in an amount up to $25,000 to replace water pumping system at the County of Monterey Animal Services facility from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund, Fund 478; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer $25,000 for FY 2023-24 from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund, 478-1050-8539-CA0047, which has sufficient appropriations available in its Adopted Budget to cover the transfer; and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Office to reflect these approved changes in the FY 2023-24 Health Department Adopted Budget 001-4000-8442-HEA001.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Allocate funding in an amount up to $25,000 to replace water pumping system at the County of Monterey Animal Services facility from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund, Fund 478; and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to transfer $25,000 for FY 2023-24 from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund, 478-1050-8539-CA0047, which has sufficient appropriations available in its Adopted Budget to cover the transfer; and
c. Authorize the County Administrative Office to reflect these approved changes in the FY 2023-24 Health Department Adopted Budget 001-4000-8442-HEA001.
SUMMARY:
The Animal Services facility at 160 Hitchcock Road is approximately 23 years old. There are two (2) pumps that provide the portable water to the building. One of the pumps failed after a loss of power and shortly, upon inspection from a specialized vendor, it was determined that both pumps needed to be replaced.
In mid-March, there was a workaround to allow the system to limp along until it could be fixed. Unfortunately, the system had to be reset multiple times a day under this workaround. This is a health and safety issue as the Animal Shelter is a 24-hour facility which cannot be vacated and must have running water.
This work supports the County of Monterey Health Department 2018-2024 Strategic Plan Goal: 4. Engage the MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports the following of the ten essential public health services, specifically: 8. Assure a competent public and personal health care workforce.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Due to the urgency of this project, the Budget Committee Chair approved presentation of this item directly to the full Board of Supervisors.
FINANCING:
There will be no impact to the General Fund from approval of this action. Funding for this project will be provided from the Building Improvement and Replacement Fund, $25,000 in FY 2023-24.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐ Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☒ Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☐ Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐ Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐ Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Karla Tinajero, Finance Manager, 755-4963
Approved by:
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Elsa Mendoza Jimenez, Director of Health Services, 755-4526
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