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Adopt a Resolution to:
a. 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 $1,438,412 financed by the Cannabis Tax Assignment (001-3132) in support of the EOC and ongoing COVID-19 operations throughout the County (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved budget modifications to the FY 2021-22 Budget, and the County Administrative Office to reflect these approved changes in FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
a. 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 $1,438,412 financed by the Cannabis Tax Assignment (001-3132) in support of the EOC and ongoing COVID-19 operations throughout the County (4/5ths vote required); and
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller's Office to incorporate approved budget modifications to the FY 2021-22 Budget, and the County Administrative Office to reflect these approved changes in FY 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
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 $292,000 per month.
DISCUSSION:
The Board has authorized year-to-date appropriations totaling $2,166,170 intended to finance EOC operations through April 1, 2022. An additional request for $1,438,412 will fund the EOC through June 30, 2022.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office and Budget Office have reviewed this action.
FINANCING:
The EOC will exhaust its appropriations by April 1, 2022. Staff recommends increasing appropriations by $1,438,412 to meet current obligations, prevent payment delays, and sustain the current pandemic activity level through June 30, 2022. As of this writing, FEMA has not extended the pandemic's 100% reimbursement eligibility period beyond April 1, 2022. FEMA's standard reimbursement rate is 75% for disaster recovery. EOC will return to the Budget Committee and Board to request additional funding for activities for the next Fiscal Year 2022-23 if FEMA extends the disaster.
The recommendation would reduce the Cannabis Tax Assignment balance to $16,007,392. The funds will be restored to the Cannabis Assignment upon receipt of FEMA reimbursement.
FEMA countywide pandemic project submissions total $32,402,070, of which $3,400,659 were obligated, and another $29,004,411 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, Emergency Services Manager, ext. 1901
Approved by: Nick Chiulos, Assistant County Administrative Officer, ext. 5145
Attachments: FY 2021-22 EOC Expenditure Summary