DATE: October 22, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution for Parks and County Parks Donations
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing appropriations and estimated revenues for Parks and Grounds Org 7910 in the amount of $254,982 for the purchase of equipment to be used for the maintenance of parks throughout the County (4/5 vote); and
2. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations in Public Works and Planning Org 1191 - County Park Donations in the amount of $254,982 (4/5 vote); and
3. Approve recommendation to fund $254,982 for purchase of equipment for various County operated parks from Ernest Lawrence Estate, Org 1191 - County Park Donations.
REPORT
The recommended actions would provide the necessary revenues to fund the purchase of much needed equipment to support maintenance and groundskeeping operations at various County park locations. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
There is no viable alternative action. If the recommended actions are not approved, in which case, the requested Ernest Lawrence funds would not be appropriated to purchase the necessary maintenance equipment to be used at County parks.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Costs for the proposed equipment purchases will be funded from the Public Works and Planning Ernest Lawrence Estate Special Revenue Fund 0085, Subclass 17411, County Parks Donations Org 1191. Currently the unallocated portion of the Ernest Lawrence Estate, including interest, is approximately $254,982. Approval of recommended action No. 1 will increase the FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues in the amount of $254,982 to purchase equipment for Parks and Grounds. Approval of recommended action No. 2 will increase FY 2024-25 appropriations in the County Park Donations Org. 1191 in ...
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