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a. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations up to $65,162 in General Fund 001, Litter Control Appropriation Unit PFP002, financed by a decrease of up to $65,162 in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CAO020 for homeless encampment cleanup; and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations up to $263,120 in the General Fund 001, Stormwater and Floodplain Management Appropriation Unit PFP061, financed by a decrease of up to $263,120 in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CAO020 for Carmel Lagoon sandbar management & flood prevention.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Budget Committee:
a. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations up to $65,162 in General Fund 001, Litter Control Appropriation Unit PFP002, financed by a decrease of up to $65,162 in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CAO020 for homeless encampment cleanup; and
b. Support authorizing the Auditor-Controller to amend Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget to increase appropriations up to $263,120 in the General Fund 001, Stormwater and Floodplain Management Appropriation Unit PFP061, financed by a decrease of up to $263,120 in General Fund 001, Contingencies Appropriation Unit CAO020 for Carmel Lagoon sandbar management & flood prevention.
SUMMARY:
The Public Works, Facilities & Parks (PWFP) Department completed mandated homeless encampment cleanups and Carmel Lagoon sandbar management activities in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 at the direction of the County Administrative Office (CAO). However, the Board did not approve the requested augmentation during budget adoption. These actions were necessary to address fire hazards, safety risks, and flood-prevention obligations under the State and federal Resource Agency permits and...
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