TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Kelli Remboldt, Staff Services Analyst I
SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Funds to Lake Berryessa Concessions
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution authorizing the transfer of $250,000 from the General Fund to the Lake Berryessa Concessions funds to pay for County expenses until the Lake Berryessa resorts are operating and generating revenue. (Fiscal Impact: $250,000 Expense; General Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
In March 2020, the federal Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and the County entered into Managing Partner Agreement No. 20-LC-20-2623 (Napa County Agreement No. 200285B), for the administration, operation, maintenance and development of up to 7 public recreation facilities at Lake Berryessa. The County is currently pursuing development of concessions and related recreational opportunities at 4 of the 7 sites.
The Concessions Manager position and associated costs were a part of the County Executive Office Budget. Starting Fiscal Year 2023-2024, this division became part of the Public Works Department, and a new fund was created for the operation of Lake Berryessa Concessions. This fund is intended to be self-sustaining, eventually funded solely by revenue generated by the development and operation of concessions at Lake Berryessa. Until the concession areas are developed, opened to the public and generating revenue, efforts to bring concessions and related recreational opportunities to Lake Berryessa must be funded in part by the County. The BOR is currently reimbursing the County for 50% of the County's "operational deficit" at Lake Berryessa, which is the difference between revenue received by the County and the costs and expenses incurred in developing and managing concessions.
Per the terms of the Managing Partner Agreement between the BOR and the County, BOR will provide financial assistance for the first five years. F...
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