TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: J.C. Greenberg, Deputy County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Increase in Capital Asset amount for Two Type I Fire Engines
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve a Budget Amendment to increase the appropriations by $120,000 in the Fire Operations Capital Assets to make manufacturer modifications to two Type I Fire Engines currently on order. (Fiscal Impact: $120,000; Fire Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
[4/5 vote required]
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BACKGROUND
In June 2022, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Fire Budget, which included the cost of two Type I Fire Engines in the amount of $1,683,327 (County Purchase Order 23000797). Staff is requesting the approval of a Budget Amendment to complete manufacturer modifications to these two pieces of apparatus. With an unforeseen rise in costs and the vendors production schedule, there has been an increase of $120,000 to the original purchase order.
Requested Action:
1. Approve Budget Amendment increasing appropriations by $120,000 in Fire Operations Capital Assets (2100000-55400) offset by use of Special Department Expense in Fire Operations (2100000-53600), with no net change to the Fire Fund.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
No |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Fire Protection Budget Unit (2100). This request will increase appropriations in the Fire Operations Capital Asset with an offsetting reduction in available funds in Fire Operations Special Department Expense. |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The cost increases were unforeseen of two new, previously approved, Type I Fire Engines. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The cost of repairs and updates would be supported by the Fire Protection Fund (2100). |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The vehicles would not be outfitted properly and be under used for emergency situations. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.