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a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations in the amount of $327,452 and estimated revenues in the amount of $327,400 in the Resource Management Agency Special Appropriation Unit 001-3000-RMA006-8182 Utilities (4/5th vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor Controller’s Office to incorporate approved appropriation modifications to the FY 2011-12 Budget (4/5th vote required).
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Auditor-Controller to increase appropriations in the amount of $327,452 and estimated revenues in the amount of $327,400 in the Resource Management Agency Special Appropriation Unit 001-3000-RMA006-8182 Utilities (4/5th vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor Controller’s Office to incorporate approved appropriation modifications to the FY 2011-12 Budget (4/5th vote required).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Resource Management Agency (RMA) Special Appropriation Unit 8182 is dedicated for the sole purpose of paying utility bills for the multi use facilities operated under the General Fund. These utilities include natural gas, electricity, water, sewer, fire alarm monitoring, and garbage. Based on current year expenditures through April 2012 and the remaining year projection based on prior year actual expenditure, it is expected the current adopted budget will not be enough to cover the increase in utility costs through the end of the fiscal year. County staff has been successful in implementing cost saving programs and reducing consumption of utilities however, the reduction in consumption has not been able to offset the increases in utility rates that are out of the County’s control. While energy conservation measures continue throughout the County these measures only result in avoided costs as overall utility costs to the County continue to increase.
Earlier this year, the County incurred additional utility expenses in the amount of $62,983.95 due to an outstandi...
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