DATE: April 25, 2017
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution for Public Works & Planning - Capital Projects
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues in Public Works and Planning Org 4360 in the amount of $1,257,000 for architectural and construction work (4/5 vote).
REPORT
The recommended action will increase the FY 2016-17 appropriations and estimated revenues for Public Works and Planning Org 4360. The increase in appropriations is necessary to meet the need for architectural and construction services on various projects throughout the County.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Without approval of the recommended action, Public Works and Planning Org 4360 will lack the necessary appropriations to conduct its business and pay the consultants and construction invoices for the various projects in progress.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The recommended action will increase appropriations and estimated revenues for FY 2016-17 in Public Works and Planning Org 4360 in the amount of $1,257,000 to cover the costs associated with the design and construction of the various projects in progress. Each department requesting work to be performed under Public Works and Planning Org 4360 will provide funding reimbursement for their respective projects.
DISCUSSION:
Within the current budget year, FY 2016-17, the Department of Public Works and Planning, Capital Projects Division has experienced a significant number of projects moving from design into construction and utilizing the Job Order Contracting (JOC) program. The construction phase is generally more costly than the design and engineering phases of a project. Construction costs are affecting the ability of the Capital Projects Division to carry out its work, particularly with respect t...
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