Title
Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase revenue and appropriations in the County Administrative Office (1050), Budget Unit 8028 (Contributions - Proposition 172) by $6,819.38 for contributions to fire service providers under the County's agreement with the Association of Firefighters and Volunteer Fire Companies. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase revenue and appropriations in the County Administrative Office (1050), Budget Unit 8028 (Contributions - Proposition 172) by $6,819.38 for contributions to fire service providers under the County's agreement with the Association of Firefighters and Volunteer Fire Companies.
SUMMARY:
The County of Monterey contributes a share of Proposition 172 Public Safety Sales Tax Revenue to fire protection service providers in unincorporated areas according to the County's agreement with the Association of Firefighters and Volunteer Fire Companies (Association). The recommended action is necessary to pay in full the contributions to the fire services providers under the terms of the agreement.
DISCUSSION:
Effective in FY 2011-12, the County Administrative Office and the Association agreed to a new disbursement model for sharing Proposition 172 revenues. Under this agreement, the County shares with the Association 9.13% of Proposition 172 revenues for the most recently audited fiscal year. The agreement ties allocations to audited actuals, resulting in greater predictability for budgeting purposes, and eliminating the need for year-end payment "true-ups".
The County Administrative Office made an additional payment of $49,963 to fire service providers earlier this fiscal year as a final "true-up" for monies owed from 2010-11. The "true-up" represented the difference between the amount paid to fire districts in 2010-11, which was based on estimated 2010-11 Proposition 172 revenues, and actual year-end r...
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