REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 22, 2024
FROM
NOEL CASTILLO, Director, Department of Public Works - Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Purchase of Unbudgeted Fixed Assets
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve the purchase of the following unbudgeted fixed assets:
a. One Compressed Natural Gas Liner Truck in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000
b. One Compressed Natural Gas Broom Paint Truck in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000
2. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post adjustments in the amount of $1,500,000, as detailed in the Financial Impact section, for the purchase of the unbudgeted fixed assets identified in Recommendation No. 1 (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Noel Castillo, 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 $1,500,000 for the purchase of one Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Liner Truck, and one CNG Broom Paint Truck will be funded with the use of available reserves.
The necessary budget adjustments are requested to carryover the budget from the prior year in addition to a cost increase reflective of current market conditions. The Department requests the following budget adjustments for 2024-25:
Fund Center/Fund
GL Account
Description
Action
Amount
6650002008
54504050
Vehicles
Increase
$1,500,000
2008
37008880
Fund Balance-Reserved - Available Reserves
Decrease
$1,500,000
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On January 9, 2024 (Item No. 36), the Board of Su...
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