REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 20, 2025
FROM
BEAHTA R. DAVIS, Director, Regional Parks Department
SUBJECT
Title
Appropriation Adjustments for Regional Parks Maintenance Fund
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post necessary budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact Section, to the Regional Parks’ 2024-25 Maintenance Fund budget to reflect the utilization of Available Reserves, in the amount of amount of $377,633, to fund maintenance projects (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Beahta R. Davis, Director, 387-2340)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Ensure Development of a Well-Planned, Balanced, and Sustainable County.
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).
Regional Parks Department (Department) would like to utilize Available Reserves in the amount of $377,633 from the Maintenance Fund (2750) for deferred maintenance and event projects at Department facilities.
The appropriation and revenue adjustments recommended are as follows:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item/GL Account |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
2750 |
37008880 |
Fund Balance-Reserved -Available Reserve |
Decrease |
$377,633 |
|
6520002750 |
52002870 |
General Maintenance-Structures, Improvements & Grounds |
Increase |
$362,633 |
|
6520002750 |
52002135 |
Special Department Expense |
Increase |
$15,000 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department’s Maintenance Fund is used to support operational and project needs at all Park facilities. The Department has identified maintenance projects that need immediate attention to maintain Park appearances and operational capabilities and one event for the Fish and Game Commission.
The Prado Regional Park (Prado) seeding project will address the maintenance of continued grass growth in the most utilized areas in the park. The seeding project will address the continued growth of grass and maintain green appearance at the Park. The Department is requesting an increase of $28,605 for this project from its reserve fund.
The Yucaipa Regional Park seeding project will address the maintenance of continued grass growth in the most utilized areas in the park. The seeding project will address the continued growth of grass and maintain green appearances at the park. The Department is requesting an increase of $15,602 for this project from its reserve fund.
The Family Fish and Wildlife Festival (Festival) is an annual event held at Prado in June. The Festival introduces the skill of fishing and features of fishing, nature demonstrations, wildlife exhibits, live music and vendor food booths. This Festival draws residents from throughout the county and introduces wildlife activities to children and adults of all ages. The event has previously been funded by the Fish and Game Commission but due to decreases in revenue, the Department has taken over funding of the event. The Department is requesting an increase of $15,000 for this Festival from its reserve fund.
The Department and the Department of Public Works - Special Districts have a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for required maintenance of swim facility infrastructure, water and sanitation systems, and irrigation infrastructure at park facilities. The current MOU for these activities does not have sufficient funding to maintain the current work levels and requires additional funding in the amount of $318,426. The Department is requesting use of funds from its reserve fund.
Approval of these recommended budget adjustments aligns with the County and Chief Executive Officer goal and objective to operate in a fiscally-responsible and business-like manner by allowing the Department to utilize the reserves in this special revenue fund to improve Park amenities.
PROCUREMENT
N/A
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Suzanne Bryant, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 23, 2025; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Vanessa Doyle, Deputy Chief Controller, 382-3195) on May 2, 2025; Finance (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on May 5, 2025; and County Finance and Administration (Valerie Clay, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on May 5, 2025.