DATE: June 10, 2025
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Cregan, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution for the Department of Agriculture
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues for Department of Agriculture Org 4010 in the amount of $843,610 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no additional Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will allow the Department of Agriculture (Department) to adjust the Unclaimed Gas Tax (UGT) and Mill Assessment estimated revenues and adjust appropriations in excess of the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget. The additional funds will be used to cover expenditures related to services and supplies as well as relocating the Department’s Sanger district office. Government Code section 29130 requires a four-fifths (4/5) vote of your Board to appropriate these funds. Although the Sanger district office is located in District 4, this item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If the recommended action is not approved, the Department will not have the appropriations to spend the excess funds received in FY 2024-25 from UGT and Mill Assessment. Additionally, the Department will not be able to meet the Maintenance of Effort requirements to qualify for the same level of UGT funding in future fiscal years.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will equally increase appropriations and estimated revenues in the Department’s Org 4010 FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget in the amount of $843,610.
DISCUSSION:
Adjustments to the Department’s estimated revenues and appropriations in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget are necessary to accommodate funding received in excess of the budgeted amounts. UGT revenue exceeded the budgeted amount by $587,963, and Mill Assessment revenue exceeded the budgeted amount by $255,647.
If approved by your Board, the Department will use these additional funds to purchase agricultural supplies and chemicals, relocate the Sanger district office, acquire new furniture, support various facility and equipment projects, and replace outdated copiers. The increased spending will also help ensure the Department meets the Maintenance of Effort requirement, which mandates a certain level of the County’s contribution to agricultural programs.
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Resolution (Org 4010)
CAO ANALYST:
Amy Ryals