REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 4, 2026
FROM
MOE YOUSIF, Interim Director, Project and Facilities Management Department
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
Title
Budget Adjustment for County Fire Camp 7 Restroom Facilities Remodel Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve a budget increase of $177,400 to Capital Improvement Program Project No. 26-008, from $533,814 to $711,214, to enhance functionality, increase capacity, and better serve the large staff operating at the County Fire Camp 7 Restroom Facilities Remodel Project located at 18679 Verdemont Ranch Road in Devore.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the necessary budget adjustments within the Capital Improvement Program, as detailed in the Financial Impact section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Moe Yousif, Interim Director, 387-5000)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Operate in a Fiscally Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Enhance Readiness for Major Emergency Responses.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
The recommended $177,400 budget increase for the County Fire Camp 7 Restroom Facilities Remodel Project (WBSE 10.10.1922), will increase the total project budget from $533,814 to $711,214. The increase will be fully funded by available San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) Fire Administration (Cost Center 1068132410) fund balance, which also is the funding source for the project's existing budget.
The project was approved by the Board of Supervisors as part of the Capital Improvement Program on June 9, 2026 (Item No. 126). Sufficient appropriation is included in SBCFPD’s 2026-27 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets, if necessary.
The Project and Facilities Management Department (PFMD) requests the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the following adjustments to the Capital Improvement Program 2026-27 budget:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
WBSE |
|
7700003100 |
54304030 |
Structures & Improvements to Structures |
Increase |
$177,400 |
10.10.1922 |
|
7700003100 |
55415017 |
Capital Assets Transfer In |
Increase |
$177,400 |
10.10.1922 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Project consists of restroom renovations in two buildings at County Fire Camp 7, located at 18679 Verdemont Ranch Road in Devore. The improvements include removing and replacing all lavatories, water closets, urinals, sinks, fixtures, valves, and prefabricated showers. The scope also includes installing instant hot water heaters for sinks and showers. Additionally, new restroom lighting and exhaust fans will be installed to help reduce moisture accumulation and prevent mildew within the buildings.
On March 20, 2025, PFMD conducted a mandatory Job Order Contract (JOC) joint scope meeting with SBCFPD, the Inspector of Record, and the JOC Contractor, Optimus Construction & Painting Inc., to obtain a proposal for the approved scope of work outlined in the CIP 26-008. During the joint scope meeting, SBCFPD refined the project scope of work to better support County Fire Camp 7’s operational needs. The revised scope of work now includes full restroom renovations designed to improve functionality and accommodate the large number of personnel assigned to the facility.
The expanded scope involves reconfiguring and enlarging the shower room by removing and relocating interior walls, installing new showers, relocating urinals and toilets, and replacing and relocating all lavatories, water closets, water heaters, urinals, sinks, fixtures, valves, and prefabricated showers. Additional work includes rerouting existing sewer and water lines, installing new sewer connections to support the increased number of showers, and performing asbestos abatement of the flooring due to the presence of asbestos-containing mastic. These improvements are intended to ensure the facilities meet current operational needs and provide a safe and efficient environment for personnel.
Approval of this budget adjustment will increase the Project budget to allow for completion of all planned improvements, ensuring the restroom facilities are fully modernized and capable of supporting long-term operational needs without relying on temporary or incremental fixes.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Kaleigh Ragon, Deputy County Counsel, 387- 5455) on June 8, 2026; Fire (Bertral Washington, Deputy Fire Chief, 387-5974) on June 10, 2026; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Yusuf Singleton, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-3035) on June 12, 2026; Project and Facilities Management (Jon Aldana, Chief of Project Management, 387-5000) on June 16, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Yael Verduzco, and Jessica Trillo, Principal Administrative Analysts, 387-5285, 387-4222), on July 20, 2026.