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
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
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.
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The cost increases were unforeseen of two new, previously approved, Type I Fire Engines.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
The cost of repairs and updates would be supported by the Fire Protection Fund (2100).
Consequences if not approved:
The vehicles would not be outfitted properly and be under used for emergency situatio...
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