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Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $413,209 in General Fund 001, Park Operations Appropriation Unit PFP058, financed by additional revenues received from Lake San Antonio (4/5ths vote required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations and revenues by $413,209 in General Fund 001, Park Operations Appropriation Unit PFP058, financed by additional revenues received from Lake San Antonio (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Public Works, Facilities and Parks (PWFP) requests an increase in appropriations to complete three 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 is 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 Board of Supervisors’ adoption of a resolution to increase PWFP appropriations and revenue by $413,209.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office has reviewed and concur with this recommendation. This item was presented to and was supported by the Budget Committee at their meeting on February 28, 2024.
FINANCING:
PWFP requests 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.
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