Special Notice / Hearing: None
Vote Required: 4/5th vote
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Appropriation Transfer Request for Fire Apparatus Procurement
RECOMMENDATION:
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Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) transferring $225,000 from Capital Reserves to Fixed Assets - Equipment expense appropriation for the procurement of a new fire apparatus.
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BACKGROUND:
Since 1962, the County has contracted with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to provide fire protection services in the County Service Area #1 (CSA #1) and other unincorporated areas of the County not protected by cities or fire districts. In addition to fire and emergency medical services, CAL FIRE provides fire protection planning for new construction, fire prevention activities and life safety inspection in the above-described County areas. CAL FIRE also oversees the operations of three volunteer fire units located in La Honda, Kings Mountain, and Loma Mar.
DISCUSSION:
CSA #1 requires additional funding of $225,000 in its FY 2022-23 Fixed Assets - Equipment expense appropriation to procure a new fire apparatus from vendor Golden State Fire Apparatus. The current appropriation balance is approximately $225,000 short of the vendor’s quoted price of $1,086,352 for a new fire apparatus. This shortfall can be resolved with additional funding transferred from the existing FY 2022-23 Capital Reserves appropriation as a one-time capital expense.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no impact to the General Fund.