TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Jason Martin, Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Staff Services Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of Budget Transfer for Purchase of Rescue Extrication Tools
RECOMMENDATION
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County Fire Chief requests approval of a Budget Transfer increasing appropriations in the Capital Asset account by $3,390 with an offsetting decrease to Special Department, Household and Office Supply accounts within the Fire Budget for the purchase of Board approved rescue tools. (4/5 vote required)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
County Fire is requesting a budget transfer to increase the Equipment account (55400) by $3,390 for an unforeseen rise in cost of Board approved hydraulic rescue tools. Today’s action authorizes the Chair to approve a budget transfer to adjust multiple Fire Subdivisions to accommodate actual costs.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
County Fire Department |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
The current equipment has outlived its service life and will need routine repair. Tools may be placed out of order if parts cannot be found. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Normal maintenance costs. This cost will be included in the future Fire budget. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Purchase will not be completed. Tools may be placed out of order if parts cannot be found. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Healthy, Safe, and Welcoming Place to Live, Work, and Visit |
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Additional Information |
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
In June of 2021, the Board adopted the 21/22 fiscal year Fire budget, which included a fixed asset amount of $40,033 to purchase vehicle extrication tools replacing current extrication equipment that has outlived its service life and is need of replacement. Hydraulic rescue tools are used by emergency rescue personnel to assist in the extrication of individuals in vehicles accidents, as well as other rescues in small spaces. These tools include cutters, spreaders, and rams.
The original request submitted in March of 2021 totaled $40,033. Due to unforeseen rise in costs, the tools have now increased to $43,251, (difference of $3,390 which includes tools, tax, and shipping). County Fire is requesting approval of a Budget Transfer, which will increase appropriations in the Equipment accounts (55400) within the Fire Budget (Subdivisions 2100016, 2100021, 2100024, 2100038, and 2100027) decreasing expense accounts within the same Subdivisions with no net change to the Fire Fund.
Today’s action authorizes the Chair to approve a budget transfer to adjust multiple Fire Subdivisions listed above to accommodate actual costs.