REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 12, 2023
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Purchase of Unbudgeted Fixed Asset
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the purchase of a Loader Mounted Snow Blower in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 as an unbudgeted fixed asset for the purpose of snow removal operations.
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the budget adjustments, as detailed in the Financial Impact section, for the purchase identified in Recommendation No. 1 (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Brendon Biggs, Director, 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 Department of Public Works (Department) is funded by Gas Tax revenue, fee revenue, and other federal, state, and local funding. The total cost not-to-exceed $250,000 for the purchase of a Loader Mounted Snow Blower, including estimated taxes and delivery, 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
6650002008
54404040
Fixed Asset - Equipment
$250,000
Increase
2008
37008880
Available Reserves
$250,000
Decrease
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Approval of the recommended actions will provide the Department with sufficient appropriation to fund higher than anticipated costs for the replacement of a Loader Mounted Snow Blower to ensure proper snow removal equipment is on hand for snow removal operations during the winter season.
PROCUREMENT
Purchase of the equipment will be in accordanc...
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