REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 26, 2023
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Chief Flood Control Engineer, Flood Control District
SUBJECT
Title
Budget Adjustment for the Purchase and Installation of Unbudgeted Fixed Assets
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District:
1. Approve the use of $300,340 from Available Reserves for the purchase and installation of snow depth monitoring equipment.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the budget adjustments in the total amount of $300,340 for the purchase and installation of snow depth monitoring equipment, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Chief Flood Control Engineer, 387-7906)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The San Bernardino County Flood Control District (District) is funded by property tax revenue, fee revenue, and other federal, state, and local funding. The total cost of $300,340 to purchase and install the 15 snow depth monitoring sensors, sensor platforms, and data transmission equipment will be funded with the use of Available Reserves. The necessary budget adjustments are as follows:
|
Fund Center/ Fund |
Commitment Item/GL Account |
Description |
Amount |
Increase/Decrease |
|
1910002518 |
54404040 |
Sensor - End of Mt. Baldy Road |
$20,910 |
Increase |
|
1910002518 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Mt. Baldy Village |
$17,440 |
Increase |
|
2518 |
37008880 |
Available Reserves |
$38,350 |
Decrease |
|
1930002526 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Angelus Oaks |
$24,210 |
Increase |
|
1930002526 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Barton Flats |
$21,900 |
Increase |
|
1930002526 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Forest Falls at Yucaipa Ridge |
$24,210 |
Increase |
|
1930002526 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Oak Glen |
$14,430 |
Increase |
|
2526 |
37008880 |
Available Reserves |
$84,750 |
Decrease |
|
1940002532 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Oak Hills |
$21,900 |
Increase |
|
1940002532 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Phelan |
$10,400 |
Increase |
|
1940002532 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Wrightwood |
$23,220 |
Increase |
|
2532 |
37008880 |
Available Reserves |
$55,520 |
Decrease |
|
1950002536 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Crestline Yard |
$21,900 |
Increase |
|
1950002536 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Arrowbear Lake |
$21,900 |
Increase |
|
1950002536 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Green Valley Lake |
$27,840 |
Increase |
|
1950002536 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Lake Arrowhead |
$21,900 |
Increase |
|
1950002536 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Running Springs |
$14,090 |
Increase |
|
2536 |
37008880 |
Available Reserves |
$107,630 |
Decrease |
|
1960002540 |
54404040 |
Sensor - Big Bear Yard |
$14,090 |
Increase |
|
2540 |
37008880 |
Available Reserves |
$14,090 |
Decrease |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The blizzard that occurred in February and March 2023 in the mountain communities of the county resulted in a reevaluation of how the District tracks snow depth accumulation. Approval of the recommended actions will provide the District with sufficient appropriation to fund the higher than anticipated costs to be able to remotely monitor snow depth in the mountain communities throughout the county.
The selection of locations for the snow depth monitoring sensors was a precise process driven by collected data and practical considerations. These sites were chosen primarily based on the areas where manual snow depth readings have been traditionally conducted, ensuring continuity in data collection practices. Several of these chosen sites align with the District's pre-existing network of remote monitoring equipment. However, for the newly identified sites where snow depth monitoring is crucial but lacks prior remote monitoring infrastructure, the District is initiating a separate effort.
At the selected locations, the implementation of snow depth sensors needs the installation of entirely new remote monitoring equipment to facilitate the transmission and retrieval of critical data. This comprehensive approach allows the District to ensure complete and consistent snow depth monitoring across all selected sites, while being resource-efficient and cost-effective by enhancing safety and facilitating real-time decision-making in regions susceptible to snowfall.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Sophie A. Curtis, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on September 22, 2023; Finance (Carl Lofton, Administrative Analyst, 387-5404) on September 12, 2023; and County Finance and Administration (Paloma Hernandez-Barker, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on September 12, 2023.