REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE BOARD GOVERNED COUNTY SERVICE AREAS
AND RECORD OF ACTION
REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
AND RECORD OF ACTION
November 17, 2020
FROM
BRENDON BIGGS, Director, Department of Public Works - Special Districts
DAN MUNSEY, Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
Title
Purchase of Unbudgeted Fixed Asset - Booster Pump
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Acting as the governing body of County Service Area 29 (Lucerne Valley Park):
a. Authorize the purchase and installation of an unbudgeted booster pump in the amount of $25,000 from Well Tec Services.
b. Accept $5,000 transfer from the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District (SBCFPD) as partial funding for the booster pump.
c. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post budget adjustments, as indicated in the Financial Impact section, for the $25,000 cost of the booster pump (Four votes required).
2. Acting as the governing body of SBCFPD:
a. Authorize the transfer of $5,000 to County Service Area 29 as reimbursement for 20% of the cost of the booster pump.
b. Authorize the Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector to post budget adjustments, as indicated in the Financial Impact section, for SBCFPD’s $5,000 share of cost for the booster pump (Four votes required).
(Presenter: Trevor Leja, Deputy Director, 386-8811)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Improve County Government Operations.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost) as the $25,000 cost of this unbudgeted fixed asset will be funded as follows:
• $20,000 (or 80%) from use of County Service Area 29 (CSA 29) Available Reserves.
• $5,000 (or 20%) from SBCFPD through a projected savings in current year utility costs for the North Desert Regional Service Zone.
The following budget adjustments are requested for this item:
|
Fund Center |
Commitment Item |
Description |
Action |
Amount |
|
CSA 29 Lucerne Valley Park: |
|
2451001318 |
54404040 |
Equipment |
Increase |
$25,000 |
|
2451001318 |
55415013 |
Services & Supplies - Transfers In |
Increase |
$5,000 |
|
2451001318 |
37008880 |
Fund Balance - Available Reserves |
Decrease |
$20,000 |
|
SBCFPD - North Desert Regional Service Zone: |
|
5900082442 |
52002180 |
Utilities |
Decrease |
$5,000 |
|
5900082442 |
55405012 |
Services & Supplies - Transfers Out |
Increase |
$5,000 |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
This item seeks approval for the purchase of a new backup booster pump to provide reliable well water service for the Department of Public Works - Special Districts (DPWSD) and SBCFPD. The existing 10 horsepower backup pump within CSA 29 is failing and does not provide adequate water pressure and volume to Pioneer Park, SBCFPD Fire Station 8, and the Cal Fire Lucerne Valley Station. A new 20 horsepower backup pump is needed to match the 20 horsepower primary pump. In the event of a primary pump failure, the backup pump will maintain pressure and volume to the entire water system, which is especially vital during the fire season and times of high demand.
Per County Policy No. 11-04, the purchase of unbudgeted fixed assets of $10,000 per unit value or more requires approval from the Board of Supervisors.
PROCUREMENT
The booster pump will be purchased from and installed by Well Tec Services (WTS). WTS is an approved on-call contractor for DPWSD based on the results of a previous procurement process.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455 on October 2, 2020 and Scott Runyan, Deputy County Counsel, 387-5455 on October 23, 2020); Auditor-Controller/Treasurer/Tax Collector (Erika Gomez, General Accounting Manager, 382-3196) on October 26, 2020; Finance (Tom Forster, Administrative Analyst, 387-4635) on October 27, 2020; and County Finance and Administration (Matthew Erickson, County Chief Financial Officer, 387-5423) on November 1, 2020.