REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 21, 2025
FROM
JOSHUA DUGAS, Acting Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT
Title
San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to Attend the 2026 California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth Conference
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve travel and related expenses for two San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Commissioners to attend the 2026 California Mental Health Advocates for Children and Youth Conference in Sacramento, in an amount not to exceed $4,000, for the period of May 5, 2026, through May 8, 2026.
(Presenter: Joshua Dugas, Acting Director, 252-5142)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total estimated cost for travel and related expenses, in the amount not to exceed $4,000, will be fully funded by 1991 Realignment funds. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department of Behavioral Health's (DBH) 2025-26 budget.
Expense
Description/Cost
Total Cost
Private Mileage
Two travelers to drive their personal vehicles round-trip to Ontario International Airport:
Commissioner 1 - 102 miles x $0.725 = $73.95
Commissioner 2 - 32 miles x $0.725 = $23.20
$97*
Flight
$276.80 (roundtrip, including taxes) x two Commissioners
$554*
Car Rental
$87.67 (including taxes) x three days
$263*
Lodging
$179/night per room x three nights (+ $86.86 taxes) x two rooms
$1,248*
Registration
$600 x two Commissioners
$1,200
Meals
$22 Breakfast x two days x two Commissioners = $88
$23 Lunch x two days x two Commissioners = $92
$36 Dinner x four days** x two Commissioners = $288
$468
Contingency Fee
Unforeseen Expenses (i.e., parking fees, luggage fees)
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