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Adopt a Resolution to:
Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 001-1050-CAO005-8541 to increase appropriations by $996,170 financed by Cannabis Tax Assignment (001-3132) in support of the EOC and ongoing COVID-19 operations throughout the County (4/5ths vote required).
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution:
Authorize the Auditor-Controller to amend the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget for Emergency Operations Center (EOC) 001-1050-CAO005-8541 to increase appropriations by $996,170 financed by Cannabis Tax Assignment (001-3132) in support of the EOC and ongoing COVID-19 operations throughout the County (4/5ths vote required).
SUMMARY:
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to support the County Health Department by providing all support services needed through Natividad Hospital, the Department of Social Services (DSS), and all four Sections of the EOC. Recurring expenses for programs such as; Project Room key, Great Plates, Natividad Hospital, and Alternate Housing, including Homes for Harvest, require continual and recurring funding. Current Fiscal year expenditures are averaging $165,000 per month. However, prior year invoices and expenditures on County credit cards have delayed anticipation of current funding needs.
DISCUSSION:
In November 2021, the appropriations received from the Board intended the EOC to be funded through December 31, 2021. An allocation of $500,000 is required for expenditures from earlier this year that are just becoming known. An additional request for $496,170 will fund the EOC through April 1, 2022.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office and Budget Office have reviewed this action. The Budget Committee supported increasing appropriations to continue activities through FEMA's 100% reimbursement eligibility period for the pandemic of April 1, 2022.
FINANCING:
The EOC has exhausted its...
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