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Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget for County Service Area 9-Oak Park, Fund 052, Appropriation Unit PFP008, increasing appropriations by $92,309 funded by unassigned fund balance (052-3101) to fund drainage system maintenance (4/5th vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget for County Service Area 9-Oak Park, Fund 052, Appropriation Unit PFP008, increasing appropriations by $92,309 funded by unassigned fund balance (052-3101) to fund drainage system maintenance (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY:
County Service Area 9-Oak Park (CSA 9) is a non-contiguous district with three maintenance areas located just outside the City of Salinas boundary that includes Bolsa Knolls/Rogge Commons; County Club Meadows subdivision, north of Salinas along San Juan Grade Road; and Rosehart Industrial Park, south of Salinas along Potter Road. Storm drain maintenance and street lighting are the active services in the CSA. Regular storm drain maintenance is essential to ensure the safe and efficient conveyance of stormwater, protect public infrastructure, and reduce the risk of flooding.
DISCUSSION:
The Santa Rita Creek (also known as Little Bear Creek) sub-watershed drains through the Bolsa Knolls/Rogge subdivision, passing through numerous culverts, channels, and ditches before emptying into Santa Rita Creek within the City of Salinas. Periodically, it is necessary for Special Districts to perform drainage maintenance of the culverts to allow for the free flow of stormwater in the County-maintained culvert areas. Regular storm drainage maintenance is essential to ensure the safe and efficient conveyance of stormwater, protect public infrastructure, and reduce the risk of flooding.
FINANCING:
The recommended action will increase appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget for CSA 9, Fund 052, Appropriation Unit PFP008, from $147,520 to $239,829, an increase of $92,309. The increase will be funded by the CSA’s unassigned fund balance (052-3101). The beginning FY 2025-26 Fund Balance of $482,886 is estimated to be reduced to $319,704 by the end of the fiscal year. There is not an impact to the General Fund.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Regular drainage system maintenance meets strategic initiatives for Infrastructure by developing a sustainable infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
___ Well-Being and Quality of Life
X Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
X Safe and Resilient Communities
___ Diverse and Thriving Economy
Prepared by: Lynette Redman, Management Analyst III
Reviewed by: Tom Moss, PG, Senior Water Resources Hydrologist
Reviewed by: Enrique Saavedra, PE, Chief of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Approved by: Randell Ishii, MS, PE, TE, PTOE, Director of Public Works, Facilities and Parks
Attachments:
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - CSA 9 Financial Summary
Attachment C - CSA 9 Map