Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase FY 2019-20 revenues and appropriations in the Agricultural Commissioner's Office Budget (001-2810-AGR001-8001) by $572,443; (4/5ths Vote Required); and
b. Authorize the transfer of up to $672,443 from the Agricultural Commissioner's Budget (001-2810-AGR001-8001) to the Capital Projects Fund 402, Unit 8174, Appropriation RMA014, for the Agricultural Commissioner Facility Development Project Number 28101 (4/5ths Vote Required).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase FY 2019-20 revenues and appropriations in the Agricultural Commissioner's Office Budget (001-2810-AGR001-8001) by $572,443; (4/5ths Vote Required); and
b. Authorize the transfer of up to $672,443 from the Agricultural Commissioner's Budget (001-2810-AGR001-8001) to the Capital Projects Fund 402, Unit 8174, Appropriation RMA014, for the Agricultural Commissioner Facility Development Project Number 28101 (4/5ths Vote Required).
SUMMARY:
The Agricultural Commissioner realized unanticipated revenue of $572,443 in FY 2019-20 and salary savings of $100,000. The unanticipated revenue was $239,320 unbudgeted revenue from Unclaimed Gas Tax and $333,123 from Mill Tax. The department experienced an unexpected number of vacancies in FY 2019-20 resulting in $100,000 in salary savings. Requested actions authorize expenditures in the current year that otherwise would not be possible. Support for the Agricultural Commissioner's request utilizes available resources for critical pest exclusion and other agriculture-related projects that are beneficial to the County and will enhance reimbursement revenue next year in FY 2020-21.
DISCUSSION:
The recommended actions were supported by the Budget Committee on May 28, 2020, and comply with Board guidelines, facilitating projects that will result in improvements that provide far-reaching o...
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