Title
Adopt a Resolution to authorize appropriations for departmental Measure AA projects for FY 2026‑27 and authorize the County Administrative Office and Auditor‑Controller to implement related budget actions and administer monthly Measure AA reimbursements.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to authorize the County Administrative Office and Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Adopted Budget to effectuate the approval of 12 new Measure AA funded projects (4/5th vote required):
1. Increase appropriations by $390,000 in General Fund 1001, Park Operations 320010, expense category 61000 Services and Supplies, financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014;
2. Increase appropriations by $500,000 in General Fund 1001, Park Operations 320010, expense category 72000 Capital Assets, financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014;
3. Increase appropriations by $701,127 in Capital Projects Fund 1930, Capital Projects 320008, expense category 72000 Capital Assets, financed by an Operating Transfer in from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014;
4. Increase appropriations by $200,000 in Library Fund 1210, Library 611001, expense category 61000 Services and Supplies, financed by an Operating Transfer in from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014;
5. Increase appropriations by $300,000 in General Fund 1001, Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives 105008, expense category 61000 Services and Supplies, financed by an Intrafund Reimbursement from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014;
6. Decrease Revenues by $400,000 in Water Resources Administration Fund 1501, Water Resources Administration 930001, Charges for Services, financed by an increase in Other Financing Sources;
7. Authorize the County Administrative Office to process Intrafund Reimbursements for Park Operations 320010, for a total amount not to exceed $890,000, based on verified monthly departmental expense reports;
8. Authorize the County Administrative Office to process Intrafund Reimbursements for Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives 105008, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000, based on verified monthly departmental expense reports;
9. Authorize the County Administrative Office to transfer funds from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014, to Library Fund 1210, Library 611001, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000, based on verified monthly departmental expense reports;
10. Authorize the County Administrative Office to transfer funds from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014, to Capital Projects Fund 1930, Capital Projects 320008, for a total amount not to exceed $701,127, based on verified monthly departmental expense reports;
11. Authorize the County Administrative Office to transfer funds from General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses 105014, to Water Resources Administration Fund 1501, Water Resources Administration 930001, for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, based on verified monthly departmental expense reports;
SUMMARY:
This item requests the formal appropriations and administrative authorizations needed to implement newly identified Measure AA‑eligible projects in FY 2026‑27. The Measure AA Committee reviewed all departmental Measure AA project submissions and recommends funding several high-impact community-serving proposals in parks, libraries, water resources, and homelessness initiatives.
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 the addition of several priority projects across parks, libraries, water resources, and community safety for FY 2026‑27. These projects address community infrastructure and facility needs, and reinforce the Board’s commitment to visible, accessible improvements throughout the County.
Recommended projects include:
Park Operations
•Royal Oaks Baseball Field - $70,000
•San Lorenzo Park Playground Replacement - $300,000
•San Lorenzo Park Tree Maintenance - $200,000
•Eucalyptus Road Vault Toilet - $200,000
•Jacks Peak Park Restroom Remodel - $50,000
•Jacks Peak Park Picnic Area Beautification - $30,000
•Parks Ranger Academy - $40,000
Capital Projects
•Pajaro Library Furniture (Floors 1-3) - $450,000
•Bradley Library Water Filtration System - $251,127
Library
•Pajaro Library Furniture and Equipment - $200,000
Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives
•Pajaro levee trash and debris removal - $300,000
Water Resources
•De Minimis Well Owners Assistance Program - $400,000
These additions total $2,491,127 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 Public Works, Facilities and Parks; Library; Water Resources; and the County Administrative Office, Budget & Analysis Division.
FINANCING:
Approval of the recommended action would increase appropriations totaling $890,000 for Park Operations projects; $701,127 for Capital Projects; $200,000 for Library projects; and $300,000 for Homelessness Strategies and Initiatives. All appropriation increases would be financed by revenue from Measure AA.
Water Resources appropriations are not being increased. Instead, the action replaces $400,000 in budgeted Water Resources revenues (Account 45225 - Other Services and Non‑Taxable Sales) with $400,000 in Measure AA revenue (Account 47115 - Operating Transfers In).
The FY 2026‑27 Adopted Budget includes $25,000,000 in Measure AA revenues and appropriations in General Fund 1001, Other Financing Uses Unit 105014, which serves as the source for these allocations. At the time of this report budgeted Measure AA usage totaled $9,457,990 for FY 2026-27. If these 12 projects totaling $2,491,127 are approved, the remaining unassigned budgeted Measure AA revenue will total $13,050,883.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
This item further advances the Board’s Well-Being and Quality of Life, Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future, and Safe and Resilient Communities strategic goals.
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
___ Diverse and Thriving Economy
___ Dynamic Organization and Employer of Choice
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: Trent Hill, Principal Administrative Analyst x 6706
Approved by: Deja Sero, County Budget Director x 6780
Attachments:
Attachment A - Draft Resolution
Attachment B - Measure AA New Projects List