REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 19, 2020
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Appropriation Adjustment and Purchase of Unbudgeted Fixed Assets
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the retroactive purchase of unbudgeted fixed assets in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the purchase of nine defibrillators and associated accessories from Zoll Medical Corporation, for use in emergency cardiac intervention.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the $250,000 adjustment to the 2019-20 budget, as identified in the Financial Impact Section, for the purchase of unbudgeted fixed assets (Four Votes Required).
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of these recommendations will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) is requesting a budget adjustment in the amount not to exceed $250,000 to cover the purchase of nine defibrillators related to COVID-19 preparedness. The additional expense associated with this item will be offset by increased revenue received through the funding allocated to hospitals through Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding. This item authorizes the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the following adjustments to the 2019-20 budget:
Cost Center
Commitment Item
Description
Action
Amount
9110004200
54404040
Equipment
Increase
$250,000
9110004200
40509197
COVID-19 - Cares Act Direct Funding
Increase
$250,000
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Approval of this item confirms the purchase of unbudgeted fixed assets and allows for a budget adjustment. ARMC purchased nine defibrillators th...
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