TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jason Martin, Deputy Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Budget Transfer & Capital Asset for Utility 28
RECOMMENDATION
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County Deputy Fire Chief requests the following actions regarding the purchase of a service body for a new pickup truck in the Fire Marshal's subdivision: (4/5 vote required)
1. Approval of a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations by $12,900, in the Fire Marshal's subdivision (2100001-55400) and in the Fire Operations Subdivision (2100000-57900); offset by a decrease in the Fire Operations Subdivision (2100000-53355); and
2. Establishment of a capital asset in the amount of $12,900 for a service body to affix to a new utility truck being purchased for the Napa County Chipping Program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Board of Supervisors, as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget approval process, authorized the purchase of a new utility pickup, at the cost of $85,000. The County Fire Department is requesting to purchase a service bed to install on the approved pickup, at the cost of $12,900, to be used by the department's vegetation management fuels reduction project, also known as the Napa County Chipping Program.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
Yes
Where is it budgeted?
Funds are available in the Fire Protection Budget Unit (2100), being reimbursed in full by the 2022 California Climate Investments Fire Prevention Grant Program the County has been awarded.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
By using a service bed, compartments within the bed allow for storing and securing tools and equipment.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The cost of maintaining the apparatus would be supported by the Fire Protection Fund (2100).
Consequences if not approved:
The standard pickup bed would be used. Tools and equipment would not be secured or stored in a safe...
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