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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).
Report
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 appropriations. Staff recommends increasing appropriations by $996,170 to meet current obligations, prevent payment delays, and sustain the current pandemic activity level through April 1, 2022. FEMA extended the pandemic's 100% reimbursement eligibility period through April 1, 2022. EOC will return to the Board to request additional funding for activities for the rest of the fiscal year if FEMA extends the disaster again.
The recommended action will reduce the Cannabis Tax Assignment balance to $17,397,461. The funds will be restored to the Cannabis Assignment upon receipt of FEMA reimbursement.
FEMA countywide pandemic project submissions total $32,209,8672, of which $1,650,065 were obligated, and another $5,098,181 are in the final stage of the FEMA review process.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
This action correlates to the Administration and Health & Human Services Strategic Initiative adopted by the Board of Supervisors by allowing the Department to continue to provide emergency care and shelter to address the pandemic.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives
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Prepared by: Gerry R. Malais, Manager, Office of Emergency Services
Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachments:
Attachment A - FY 2021-22 EOC Expenditure Summary
Attachment B - Resolution