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a. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget to add one (1) new Accountant II (20B11) position to the County Administrative Office budget (001-1050-CAO001-8045), financed by inter-departmental reimbursements from Laguna Seca Track (001-1050-CAO029-8441), in the prorated amount of $39,995 effective March 1, 2020; and
b. Authorize the County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes to the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget to reflect the change in position counts. (ADDED VIA ADDENDUM)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Adopt a resolution to authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget to add one (1) new Accountant II (20B11) position to the County Administrative Office budget (001-1050-CAO001-8045), financed by inter-departmental reimbursements from Laguna Seca Track (001-1050-CAO029-8441), in the prorated amount of $39,995 effective March 1, 2020; and
b. Authorize the County Administrative Office to incorporate the changes to the FY 2019-20 Adopted Budget to reflect the change in position counts.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On November 19, 2019, the Board of Supervisors passed a motion to execute a new management agreement with A&D Narigi Consulting for management services at Laguna Seca Recreation Area effective January 1, 2020. Under the new management, the County is assuming responsibility and control of all finance and accounting activities at the Raceway as of January 1, 2020. The Raceway is a critical economic driver for the County in sales taxes and transient occupancy taxes and has a regional economic impact on hundreds of businesses that benefit from the events.
The former management company operated the accounting and finance department with temporary agency workers that maxed out every 720 hours per fiscal year. The 5-month employee turnaround hampered effectiveness and efficiency. The transition from the former management company ex...
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