REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SITTING AS THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 10, 2025
FROM
BEAHTA R. DAVIS, Director, Regional Parks Department
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Public Works Department
SUBJECT
Title
Capital Improvement Program Projects located at Various County Regional Parks and Community Service Upgrades Reserve Fund Project Allocation for County Regional Parks
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Acting as the governing body of San Bernardino County:
a. Approve the following Capital Improvement Program Projects at the following County Regional Parks:
i. Mojave River Weir Project at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, in the amount of $731,400.
ii. Irrigation Well Project at Prado Regional Park, in the amount of $324,000.
iii. Interconnection Project at Glen Helen Raceway at Glen Helen Regional Park, in the amount of $122,398.
iv. Irrigation Intake Revision Project at Prado Regional Park, in the amount of $292,860.
b. Approve appropriation and revenue adjustments to fund the projects, and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
2. Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 70 Countywide, authorize the Auditor- Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post budget adjustments in the amount $1,470,658, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Beahta R. Davis, Director, 387-2340)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). On June 13, 2023 (Item No. 99), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved $30,000,000 in Discretionary General Funding to the Community Service Upgrades Reserve Fund (Reserve) that was approved as part of the 2023-24 budget to fund Regional Parks Department (Department) revenue generating upgrades and amenity improvements. On February 6, 2024 (Item No. 61), the Board approved $27,100,000 in Discretionary General Funding to the Reserve that was approved as part of the 2023-24 budget to fund the Department revenue generating upgrades and amenity improvements. On June 11, 2024 (Item No. 110), the Board approved $20,000,000 in Discretionary General Funding to the Reserve that was approved as part of the 2024-25 budget to fund the Department revenue generating upgrades and amenity improvements.
The Department is requesting the use of this Reserve, in the amount of $1,470,658, for deferred maintenance and construction projects at Department facilities that will be managed by the Department of Public Works. This would leave a balance in this Reserve of $25,710,357.
The following 2024-25 budget adjustments are needed to establish the project budgets, which include the transfer of funds to County Service Area 70 Countywide - Capital Improvement (CIP) Fund:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item/GL Account |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
San Bernardino County |
|
1000 |
37008313 |
Fund Balance-Committed - Community Service Upgrades |
Decrease |
$1,470,658 |
|
1161161000 |
55305030 |
Operating Transfers Out |
Increase |
$1,470,658 |
|
County Service Area 70 Countywide -CIP |
|
1050003604 |
40909975 |
Operating Transfers In |
Increase |
$1,470,658 |
|
1050003604 |
54104010 |
Improvements to Land |
Increase |
$1,470,658 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department, in coordination with the Department of Public Works - Special Districts, is proposing four capital improvement projects at County Regional Parks to address critical infrastructure needs, improve operational efficiency, and support long-term resource sustainability. These projects are to be funded through the Reserve and are focused on water conservation, system upgrades, and deferred maintenance at Mojave Narrows, Prado, and Glen Helen Regional Parks. The improvements are designed to enhance park operations, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and resource management requirements.
1. Mojave River Weir Project at Mojave Narrows Regional Park. Mojave Narrows Regional Park (Park) calculates water usage by taking the difference of value readings between the two existing weirs, one located at the outlet of Spring Valley Lake and the second located at the outlet of Horseshoe Lake. Pursuant to an agreement with the Mojave River Water Basin Water Master, any amount of water used throughout the Park over the set limit is charged to the Department. Based on the current measuring tools, it appears the Park is over the limit. The Mojave River Weir Project proposes to design and construct two additional weirs in strategic locations that will measure water usage throughout the Park. These new weirs will assist by accurately reporting water usage and help determine where potential water loss may be occurring.
2. Irrigation Well Project at Prado Regional Park. This project will conduct an engineering well siting evaluation providing a reliable water balance for the Prado Regional Park Reservoir. It will account for inflows, outflows and storage changes over an annual time period. It will also perform a well site evaluation by identifying two potential new well locations within Prado Regional Park by considering site location, compliance with State Water Resource Control Board, well drilling logistics and infrastructure requirements. Concurrently, well testing will be completed of the abandoned agricultural well located northeast of the campground to determine the well capacity.
3. Interconnection Project at Glen Helen Raceway at Glen Helen Regional Park. This project will abandon the existing north section of the waterline and install a new pipe to include connections to existing waterlines, thrust blocks, valves and other appurtenances necessary to connect to the newly constructed pipeline. The current waterlines do not provide connectivity to the Glen Helen Raceway and this project will connect the site to mainline water.
4. Irrigation Intake Revision Project at Prado Regional Park. This project will complete an engineering design plan to improve water flow to the main irrigation line to reduce clogged sprinkler heads and improve maintenance accessibility resulting in a reduction of maintenance expenses.
Approval of this item will authorize the implementation of key capital improvement projects and the associated budget adjustments necessary to move them forward. These projects reflect the County’s ongoing commitment to fiscal responsibility, infrastructure sustainability, and enhanced public service. By investing in targeted upgrades at Mojave Narrows, Prado, and Glen Helen Regional Parks, the County will improve water management, reduce long-term maintenance costs, and ensure that regional park facilities continue to meet the needs of the community and promote public benefit for years to come.
PROCUREMENT
Upon approval of the projects, the Department of Public Works - Special Districts may procure and deliver the projects through existing Board-approved Job Order Contracts, or through competitive bidding in accordance with County policies and California Public Contract Code requirements. If necessary, contracts for these projects will be brought back to the Board for approval.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Suzanne Bryant and Aaron Gest, Deputies County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 22, 2025; Public Works (Noel Castillo, Director, 387-7906) on May 5, 2025; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Vanessa Doyle, Deputy Chief Controller, 382-3195) on May 27, 2025; Finance (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on May 20, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on May 27, 2025.