Title
a. Receive a presentation on proposed Measure AA one-time projects recommended for funding by the Measure AA committee; and
b. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget and execute related transfers as follows to effectuate the approval of the eight (8) projects (4/5th vote required).
Report
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors
a. Receive a presentation on proposed Measure AA one-time projects recommended for funding by the Measure AA committee; and
b. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget and execute related transfers as follows to effectuate the approval of the eight (8) projects (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY:
This item presents the Measure AA Financial Update for the first quarter of FY 2026-27 and requests Board approval of $1,336,000 in one-time Measure AA-funded appropriations across eight (8) projects submitted by five (5) departments: Board of Supervisors District 1, the Agricultural Commissioner, the Department of Emergency Management, Public Works, Facilities and Parks (four projects), and the Sheriff-Coroner.
Approval of the recommended action will appropriate Measure AA revenues to the correct General Fund and non‑General Fund units and authorize the County Administrative Office to distribute funds to departments on a monthly reimbursement basis as expenditures occur. This reflects the updated FY 2026‑27 Measure AA funding process and ensures timely support for approved departmental projects.
DISCUSSION:
The Measure AA Committee recommends funding for eight (8) one-time projects that address community needs across arts and culture, agricultural resource protection, emergency preparedness, library-adjacent capital investment, drainage and vegetation management, and public safety technology for FY 2026-27. These projects reinforce the Board’s commitment to visible, accessible improvements throughout the County.
Recommended projects include:
Board of Supervisors, District 1
• Arts Master Plan - $150,000
Agricultural Commissioner
• Invasive Pest response - $250,000
Department of Emergency Management
• Flood Protection Barrier Equipment and Storage - $76,000
Public Works, Facilities and Parks
• Purchase of Property Adjacent to the San Lucas Library - $100,000
• San Lucas Library and Resiliency Center Programming and Design - $150,000
• Bolsa Knolls Culvert Upsizing at Paul Avenue and Rogge Road - $400,000
• Bolsa Knolls Targeted Vegetation Management - $150,000
Sheriff-Coroner
• Forensic Computer Upgrade - $60,000
These eight (8) projects total $1,336,000 and align with Measure AA funding priorities for high-visibility improvements and community benefit. Approval of this item will authorize required budget appropriations and enable the County Administrative Office to issue monthly reimbursements to departments as costs are incurred.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
This report was reviewed by Board of Supervisors District 1, the Agricultural Commissioner, the Department of Emergency Management, Public Works, Facilities and Parks, the Sheriff-Coroner, and the County Administrative Office, Budget and Analysis Division.
FINANCING:
Approval of the recommended action would increase FY 2026-27 appropriations totaling $1,336,000: $150,000 for Board of Supervisors District 1; $250,000 for the Agricultural Commissioner; $76,000 for the Department of Emergency Management; $250,000 for Public Works, Facilities and Parks Capital Projects; $550,000 for Public Works, Facilities and Parks Stormwater/Floodplain Management; and $60,000 for the Sheriff-Coroner. All appropriation increases are financed by Intrafund Reimbursement from Measure AA revenue held in General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014, and are subsequently distributed to departments on a monthly reimbursement basis as verified expenses are incurred.
The FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget includes $25,000,000 in Measure AA revenue in General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014, which serves as the source for these allocations. At the time of this report, budgeted Measure AA usage totaled $8,387,590 for on-going projects and $12,500,000 for roads projects pending final Board Approval for FY 2026-27. If these eight projects totaling $1,336,000 are approved, the remaining unassigned budgeted Measure AA revenue will total $2,776,410.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This item advances the Board's Well-Being and Quality of Life, Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future, and Safe and Resilient Communities strategic goals through investments in arts and cultural planning, agricultural resource protection, emergency preparedness, library-adjacent capital improvements, drainage infrastructure, and public safety technology.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals:
__X__ Well-Being and Quality of Life
__X__ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
__X__ Safe and Resilient Communities
__X___ Diverse and Thriving Economy
_____ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
Prepared by: Deja Sero, County Budget Director x 6780
Approved by: Michael Beaton, Assistant County Administrative Officer x 3835
Attachments:
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Measure AA Financial Update