REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
March 29, 2022
FROM
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
Title
Purchase of Unbudgeted Fixed Asset - Compressed Air Machine
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Acting as the governing body of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District:
1. Approve the purchase of a Compressed Air Machine as an unbudgeted fixed asset in the amount of $81,203.24.
2. Approve budget adjustments needed for the purchase of a Compressed Air Machine and authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post the budget adjustments as detailed in the Financial Impact Section (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Dan Munsey, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, 387-5779)
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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 the recommended actions will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Purchase cost of the Compressed Air Machine is $81,203.24 and will be funded by the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) through use of available reserves within the Valley Regional Service Zone.
The necessary budget adjustments are as follows:
Fund Center
Commitment Item/GL Account
Description
Increase (Decrease) Amount
5802242434
54404040
Fixed Assets - Equipment
$81,204
5800002434
37008880
Fund Balance - Available Reserves
($81,204)
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
SBCFPD uses Compressed Air Machines to replenish Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) utilized by firefighters. The Compressed Air Machines are critical to re-service firefighters' SCBAs with a safe supply of quality air after an incident. The Compressed Air Mac...
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