REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 12, 2023
FROM
BEAHTA R. DAVIS, Director, Regional Parks Department
SUBJECT
Title
Purchase of Unbudgeted Fixed Assets - Mobile Light Towers to be Used for Event Lighting at Regional Parks
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Authorize the purchase of six unbudgeted Mobile Light Towers to be used for event lighting at Regional Parks, for a total cost of $77,000.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments to Regional Park's 2023-24 budget, 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.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The Regional Parks Department (Department) will fund the purchase of the six mobile light towers with a budget adjustment in the amount of $77,000 from savings in Services & Supplies. This item authorizes the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post adjustments to the Department's 2023-24 budget as follows:
Fund Center
Commitment Item
Description
Action
Amount
6520002750
52002870
General Maintenance-Structures, Improvements & Grounds
Decrease
$77,000
6520002750
54404040
Equipment
Increase
$77,000
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department operates and maintains eight regional parks within San Bernardino County. Approval of the recommended budget adjustments will allow the Department to fund the purchase of six mobile light towers that will be used to provide lighting for events held at various Regional Parks throughout the year.
Mojave Narrows and Calico Ghost Town Regional Parks host several revenue generating events each year. These events are typically held in the...
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