REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 19, 2024
FROM
LUTHER SNOKE, Chief Executive Officer, County Administrative Office
SUBJECT
Title
Budget Adjustment for the Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve budget adjustments in the amount of $3,904,598 to the American Rescue Plan Act’s 2024-25 American Rescue Plan Act - Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund for the Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center Project.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Luther Snoke, Chief Executive Officer, 387-4811)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding has been set-aside to fund Contract No. 24-169 (Contract) with the Town of Yucca Valley (Town) for the Town of Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center Project (Project) in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,904,598, as approved by Board of Supervisors (Board) on February 27, 2024 (Item No. 31).
The following budget adjustments are necessary to include sufficient appropriation and revenue in the 2024-25 ARPA budget to fund the Project:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
1100001078 |
40509194 |
ARPA Recovery Fund Distribution |
Increase |
$3,904,598 |
|
1100931078 |
53003305 |
Contribution to Other Agencies |
Increase |
$3,904,598 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On February 27, 2024 (Item No. 31), the Board approved the Contract with the Town. The Contract will help fund the Town’s construction of the Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,904,598 utilizing the County’s ARPA, Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, specifically the Third District’s ARPA Recovery Fund, for the Contract term of November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2026.
The Project, which is estimated at $30,000,000, is mainly funded through a grant included in Proposition 68, the California Parks and Water Bond Act. Proposition 68, passed through a ballot measure in 2018, provides assistance for drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and outdoor access for government sponsored programs. The purpose of the Project is to construct a community swimming pool and gymnasium facility that provides for the social, educational, recreational, public health, and economic needs of County residents. The Project will integrate with existing recreational facilities at Brehm Park to enhance the experience of residents at both facilities. The County is providing funding toward the construction of the Project and the funding will not be used for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the center.
The recommended action will establish sufficient appropriation in the 2024-25 ARPA budget as a necessary part of the process to obligate all ARPA funds by the ARPA obligation deadline of December 31, 2024, set forth by the United States Department of the Treasury. The County will reimburse the Town for costs incurred during the ARPA covered period identified in the Contract.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on October 29, 2024; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-7022) on October 29, 2024; Finance (Guy Martinez, ARPA Compliance Analyst, 387-5428, and Joon Cho, Chief Administrative Analyst, 387-5402) on October 22, 2024; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on October 30, 2024.