REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
June 23, 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 the Rosena Ranch Fire Station New Build Project
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve a budget increase of $4,288,195 to the Capital Improvement Program Project No. 17-268, from $19,513,666 to $23,801,861, for the Rosena Ranch Fire Station New Build Project.
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.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
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 budget increase in the amount of $4,288,195 will be funded through the use of San Bernardino County Fire Protection Fire District (SBCFPD) Valley Regional Service Zone fund balance. With the proposed increase, the total project budget for the Rosena Ranch Fire Station New Build Project (Project) (WBSE 10.10.0320) will be $23,801,861. The Project is funded through SBCFPD's Valley Regional Service Zone budget unit (5800032434) using a combination of funding sources, including a $7,000,000 pass-through grant subaward from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, approximately $6,000,000 in Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 special tax bond proceeds associated with Lennar Corporation development activity, and the remaining $10,801,861 to be funded through the use of SPCFPD’s Valley Regional Service Zone fund balance.
The following budget adjustments for 2025-26 are necessary to increase the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project No. 17-268 budget:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
WBSE |
|
7700003100 |
54304030 |
Structures and Improvements to Structures |
Increase |
$4,288,195 |
10.10.0320 |
|
7700003100 |
55415017 |
Fixed Assets Transfers In |
Increase |
$4,288,195 |
10.10.0320 |
The Project is comprised of the following components:
|
Description |
Amount |
|
Project Design & Engineering |
$2,512,725 |
|
Project Management, Inspection, and Testing |
$1,206,650 |
|
Construction |
$16,539,480 |
|
Construction Contingency |
$1,653,963 |
|
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment |
$1,889,043 |
|
Total Project Budget |
$23,801,861 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SBCFPD operates Fire Station No. 2 which provides fire, emergency medical responses, and rescue services for the communities of Devore and Rosena Ranch. Due to increased development and planned growth in the area, SBCFPD requested to build a new fire station to cover the Rosena Ranch area’s projected growth and better serve the community. The Project directly supports SBCFPD’s mission to provide timely and effective emergency services and to provide for the safety, health, and social service needs of county residents. By improving response times, enhancing operational efficiency, and expanding public safety presence, the Project will strengthen the County’s overall emergency response capabilities and ensure continued protection for residents and businesses as the region grows.
On May 6, 2025 (Item No. 46), the Board of Directors for SBCFPD and the Board for San Bernardino County (Board) adopted the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration as well as the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the Project.
On August 25, 2025, the Chief Executive Officer authorized the Project and Facilities Management Department (PFMD), pursuant to County Policy 11-15, to advertise for competitive bids for the Project.
On January 13, 2026 (Item No. 75), the Board approved the award of construction Contract No. 26-30 to Builders United, LLC., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, jointly with San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, in the amount of $19,446,778, with a construction completion date of 455 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed for the Project. At the same time, the Board also approved a budget adjustment, increasing the total Project budget by $13,450,982, from $6,062,684 to $19,513,666.
Subsequent review of the Project budget revealed a category of costs had mistakenly been excluded from the budget adjustment in January. These costs included design, administration, inspection, testing, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. The current budget adjustment request will remedy the earlier error and reflects the necessary costs to complete the Project.
This Project is consistent with the County Administrative Office approved CIP request No. 17-268.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Kaleigh Ragon and Aaron Gest, Deputy County Counsel, 387- 5455) on June 4, 2026; San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (Bertral Washington, Deputy Fire Chief, 387-5974) on June 8, 2026; Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Charlene Huang, Auditor-Controller Manager, 382-7022) on June 3, 2026; Project and Facilities Management (Jon Aldana, Interim Chief of Project Management, 387-5000) on June 4, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Jessica Trillo and Yael Verduzco, Principal Administrative Analysts, 387-5423) on June 10, 2026.