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Adopt a Resolution to authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2016-17 CSA 45 Oak Hills Open Space Adopted Budget, Fund 075, Appropriation Unit RMA071, to increase appropriations by $15,500, financed by Fund 075, Unassigned Fund Balance Account 3101 (4/5th vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to:
Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2016-17 CSA 45 Oak Hills Open Space Adopted Budget, Fund 075, Appropriation Unit RMA071, to increase appropriations by $15,500, financed by Fund 075, Unassigned Fund Balance Account 3101 (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
During the winter storm events of 2017, many trees fell in County Service Area (CSA) 45 Oak Hills Open Space. Two healthy trees fell from County maintained open space; one large Monterey cypress and one large heritage coastal live oak. Both trees were uprooted due to saturated soil and high winds, and both impacted private property. The cypress tree landed on a large privately owned oak tree and toppled many smaller County maintained trees while the large oak fell away from the home, but when uprooted created erosion issues for the adjacent property. The cost for the unscheduled tree removals, $8,875, was not incorporated into the annual budget.
CSA 45 Oak Hills Open Space is located within a native oak woodland. Open space wildfire clearing is done annually to reduce the risk of wildfire. Typically, this work was completed entirely by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Gabilan Conservation Camp. Beginning in 2017, the Gabilan Crews discontinued the use of wood chippers to dispose of the pruning debris. This action resulted in the unanticipated cost of $18,000 for hiring a landscaping company to dispose of the pruning debris generated by the Gabilan Crews. Cost for staff time also increased due to Request for Qualifications(RFQ) development and related project management.
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