DATE: April 4, 2017
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Oscar J. Garcia, CPA, Auditor-Controller/Treasurer-Tax Collector
Jean Rousseau, County Administrative Officer
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution to establish resources for Westside Flood
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2016-17 appropriations for the Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditures Org 2540 in the amount of $500,000 (4/5th vote).
REPORT
There is an increase in Net County Cost in the amount of $500,000 associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will ensure Departments have sufficient appropriations available to cover costs associated with the Westside Flood in the County of Fresno.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the Board does not approve the recommended action, appropriations for extensive costs associated with the Westside Flood will not be readily available.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is an increase in Net County Cost in the amount of $500,000 associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will increase the FY 2016-17 appropriations in the Interest and Miscellaneous Expenditure Org 2540 in the amount of $500,000 using Unassigned Fund Balance in the General Fund to fund costs associated with the Westside Flood. A portion of the Net County Cost this fiscal year may be offset in following fiscal years if the California Office of Emergency (OES) offers relief funding for the Westside Flood event.
DISCUSSION:
The San Joaquin River is experiencing higher than average water levels. As a result, the water level of the river has led to the potential flooding in the areas of Tranquility, Mendota, and Firebaugh areas. On or around February 16, 2017, the Tranquility Irrigation District (TID) experienced the first seepage and breaks in its levees in regards to the water levels. Due to the large amount of resources needed the Fresno County OES was able to request assistance from the State. With assistance, a dam was creat...
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