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FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 SECOND QUARTER OPERATIONAL PLAN STATUS REPORT AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
This report summarizes the status of the County’s Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Operational Plan, as measured by projected year-end fund balance from current year operations. The projected year-end balance for the General Fund is $91.4 million (or 1.3% of the General Fund budget), and $180.9 million (or 1.9% of the Overall budget) for all budgetary funds combined. The projected fund balance anticipates an overall positive expenditure variance and an overall positive revenue variance from the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Amended Budget. The projection assumes General Purpose Revenue will perform better than estimated, and all business groups will produce operating balances. The General Fund year-end fund balance projection includes the assumption that the County will continue to incur COVID-19 costs and anticipates receipt of additional federal and State emergency response funding including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) revenue to continue response efforts through the end of the fiscal year. The projections also reflect FEMA revenue deferrals anticipated to be received after December 2022. The projected balance for all other funds combined is $89.5 million (or 3.6% of the other funds combined budget).
Transfers and revisions to the adopted budget can be made by formal action of the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the California County Budget Act, Government Code (GC) Section 29125. Increases to the overall budget require 4 votes while transfers of appropriations between departments within the same budgetary fund that do not increase the overall budget or the cancellation of appropriations require a majority vote. However, transfers of appropriations to facilitate transfers between budgetary funds require 4 votes even if the overall budget is not increased.
In the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), recommendations include appropriation adjustments to transfer County Service Area fund balances to the new Special Revenue Funds.
In the Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG), recommendations include appropriation adjustments to fund the construction of an ADA accessible cabin in Guajome Park, to purchase laptops and mobile internet hotspots, for the purchase of a vehicle for the Department of Public Works, for preparation of project design plans and environmental processing for the Gillespie Field Runway, to remove outdated electrical and sewer systems for Felicita County Park, to fund a well at Jess Martin Park, to fund additional campsites at Sweetwater Campground, to fund improved park amenities in Valley Center Park, for stormwater, water and wastewater improvements within the Tijuana River Valley and to fund the contract for the development of a comprehensive Broadband plan.
In the Finance and General Government Group (FGG), recommendations include appropriation adjustments to fund several major unanticipated settlements in Public Liability ISF, for the Sheriff Technology and Information Center project and for the Julian Library Community Room project.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Accept the Fiscal Year 2021-22 second quarter report on projected year-end results.
Increases to the Overall Budget and/or Transfers Between Budgetary Funds (Recommendations 2 through 14):
2. Establish appropriations of $5,812,841.81 in County Service Area (CSA) 17 San Dieguito Ambulance Fund (14065), Operating Transfers Out, to transfer fund balance to new fund, based on fund balance available in the old fund. (4 VOTES)
3. Establish appropriations of $5,812,841.81 in CSA 17 Fund (14995), Services & Supplies, for ambulance services, based on an Operating Transfer In, from old CSA 17 San Dieguito Ambulance Fund (14065). (4 VOTES)
4. Establish appropriations of $9,617,027.21 in CSA 69 Heartland Paramedic Fund (14190), Operating Transfers Out, to transfer fund balance to new fund, based on fund balance available in the old fund. (4 VOTES)
5. Establish appropriations of $9,617,027.21 in the CSA 69 Fund (14996), Services & Supplies, for ambulance services, based on an Operating Transfer In, from old CSA 69 Heartland Paramedic Fund (14190). (4 VOTES)
6. Authorize the Auditor & Controller, and other County departments, to perform any actions necessary to transfer and/or redirect revenue and benefit fees from old to new CSA 17 and CSA 69 funds per reorganization during Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Operation Plan to transfer Emergency Medical Services under San Diego County Fire.
7. Establish appropriations of $78,642 in the Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) Area 36 Bonsall Fund, Operating Transfers Out, based on available prior year PLDO Area 36 Bonsall Fund fund balance; and establish appropriations of $153,642 in Capital Outlay Fund for Capital Project 1021909 Guajome Park Camping Cabin to fund the construction of an ADA accessible cabin, based on revenue from a cash donation from Cabin by the Lake, Inc. ($75,000) and Operating Transfer In from the PLDO Area 36 Bonsall Fund ($78,642). (4 VOTES)
8. Establish appropriations of $4,248,218 in the Library Fund, Services & Supplies, to purchase laptops and mobile internet hotspots based on grant funds awarded from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF). (4 VOTES)
9. Transfer appropriations of $65,000 within Department of Public Works (DPW) General Fund, from Services & Supplies to Operating Transfers Out, to provide funding for the purchase of vehicle; and establish appropriations of $65,000 in the DPW, Internal Service Fund, Equipment Acquisition General Fund, Fixed Assets Equipment, for the purchase of a vehicle for the Department of Public Works Cleanup and Sanitation Program based on an Operating Transfer In from the DPW General Fund. (4 VOTES)
10. Establish appropriations of $1,100,000 in DPW Airport Enterprise Fund to provide funds for the Gillespie Field Runway 27R Rehabilitation Project ($500,000) and Gillespie Field Runway 17/35 Runway Safety Area/Runway Object Free Area Improvement and Rehabilitation Project ($600,000) based on available prior year Airport Enterprise Fund fund balance. (4 VOTES)
11. Establish appropriations of $17,300,000, Other Charges, in the Public Liability Internal Service Fund for the purpose of funding several major unanticipated settlements based on available internal service fund resources. (4 VOTES)
12. Transfer appropriations of $439,809 from Sheriff’s Department, Salaries & Benefits, to the Contributions to Capital Outlay Fund, Operating Transfers Out, to provide additional funding for the Sheriff Technology and Information Center Project; and establish appropriations of $439,809 in the Justice Facility Construction Fund for Capital Project 1021130, Sheriff Technology and Information Center Project, based on an Operating Transfer In from the General Fund. (4 VOTES)
13. Transfer appropriations of $180,000 within County Library Fund, from Services & Supplies to Operating Transfers Out, to provide funding for Julian Library Community Room Project; and establish appropriations of $180,000 in the Library Projects Fund for Capital Project 1021916, Julian Library Community Room Project, based on an Operating Transfer In from the County Library Fund. (4 VOTES)
14. Transfer appropriations within departments between Services & Supplies and Operating Transfers Out, as noted in Appendix C, in the net amount of $2,777,186 for major maintenance projects listed in Appendix C that were subsequently reclassified, based on capitalization thresholds, for financial reporting purposes; and establish and cancel appropriations, as noted in Appendix C for a net increase of $2,849,944 in the Major Maintenance Capital Outlay Fund and adjust related funding sources as noted to accurately classify major maintenance projects for financial reporting purposes. (4 VOTES)
Transfers Within Budgetary Funds and/or Cancellation of Appropriations (Recommendations 15 through 20):
15. Transfer appropriations of $9,199.99 within Capital Outlay Fund and related Operating Transfers In from the General Fund, to provide funding for Capital Project 1024597 Felicita County Park Electric Water Sewer to remove outdated electrical and sewer systems from Felicita Park based on transfer from Capital Project 1021276 Felicita Park Shade Structure.
16. Transfer appropriations of $44,427.03 within Capital Outlay Fund and related Operating Transfer In from the General Fund for Capital Project 1021906 Jess Martin Water Conservation to fund a well at Jess Martin Park based on the transfer from Capital project 1022928 Liberty Park Water Conservation ($14,075.73), from Capital Project 1022929 Homestead Park Water Conservation ($14,192.98), and from Capital Project 1022930 Heritage Park Water Conservation ($16,158.32).
17. Transfer appropriations of $61,864.42 within Capital Outlay Fund and related Operating Transfer In from the General Fund for Capital Project 1023065 Sweetwater Campground Expansion Phase 2 to fund the addition of 34 campsites at Sweetwater Campground based on the transfer from Capital Project 1021668 Sweetwater Summit Amphitheater Shade Structure.
18. Transfer appropriations of $493,773.22 within Capital Outlay Fund and related Operating Transfer In from the General Fund for Capital Project 1023726 Valley Center Park Improvements to fund improved park amenities in Valley Center based on the transfer from Capital Project 1005335 Valley Park Project.
19. Transfer appropriations and related American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue of $2,000,000 from Department of Public Works General Fund, Services & Supplies, to Department of Parks & Recreation, Services & Supplies for stormwater, water and wastewater improvements within the Tijuana River Valley per Board of Supervisor’s direction on October 5, 2021 (13).
20. Transfer appropriations of $500,000 from Finance Other, General Miscellaneous Expense, Other Charges to the Land Use and Environment Executive Office Services & Supplies, for the Broadband for All project planning, based on available American Rescue Plan Act funds.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
After the Board of Supervisors adopted the Operational Plan, it is monitored by the departments, Groups, and the Board. Departments are expected to work within their respective budgets. Budgets may, however, be modified during the year as circumstances warrant. In conjunction with the fund balance projection process, the Chief Administrative Officer meets with each Group to review accomplishments, emergent issues, and budget status. Department heads are required to communicate any potential problems or errors to the appropriate authority. Groups complete fund balance projections quarterly providing explanations of significant variances of their budget. The recommended actions are intended to provide resources to address inequities in County services and to identify disparities, developing meaningful outcomes, and creating a County government culture of equity, belonging, and racial justice.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds associated with today’s recommendations are partially included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operational Plan. If approved, in the General Fund these actions will result in transfers between budgetary funds of $439,809, transfers within budgetary funds of $5,324,399 and no cancellation of appropriations.
In all other funds combined, these actions will result in a net increase to the overall budget of $57,274,992, transfers within budgetary funds of $807,051, and cancellation of appropriations of $1,516,923. The funding sources for the net increase are available Internal Service Fund resources ($17,300,000), available prior year County Service Area (CSA) fund balance ($15,429,869), Operating Transfers In from the CSA Fund ($15,429,869), Program Revenues ($4,223,446), Operating Transfers In from the General Fund ($3,436,738), available prior year Airport Enterprise Fund fund balance ($1,100,000), Operating Transfers In from the Library Fund ($197,786), available prior year Park Land Dedication Ordinance (PLDO) fund balance ($78,642) and Operating Transfers In from the PLDO Fund ($78,642).
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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ADVISORY BOARD STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
As shown in Schedule A, the General Fund year-end fund balance projection of $91.4 million is based on the estimate that expenditures will be approximately $130.3 million less than the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Amended Budget and revenues will be a net $38.9 million less than the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Amended Budget. The Amended Budget consists of the Adopted Budget plus encumbrances carried over from the prior year, plus year-to-date changes that have been either approved by your Board or the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer, when permitted.
The General Fund year-end fund balance projection includes the assumption that the County will continue to incur COVID-19 costs and anticipates receipt of additional federal and State emergency response funding including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) revenue to continue response efforts through the end of the fiscal year. The projected balance for all other funds combined is $89.5 million.
Attachments to this letter have been included to provide detail of these fund balance projections. Schedule A summarizes the fund balance projection by business group, department, and fund category. The Notes to Schedules A and B explain variances from budget by department, fund and for General Purpose Revenue. Schedule B shows the projected General Fund fund balance by business group split between operating and reserve balances.
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURE VARIANCES
The projected lower than budgeted expenditures generating an overall positive expenditure variance of $130.3 million in the General Fund are primarily attributable to the following:
• $55.1 million in positive salary and benefit appropriation variance in all groups due to normal attrition.
• $48.2 million in positive appropriation variance in Services & Supplies across the County.
o In PSG, projected overall positive expenditure variance of $10.6 million primarily in Probation due to lower than anticipated use of contracted services resulting from programs slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels and lower than anticipated information technology expenditures; in Child Support Services due to lower than anticipated expenses in various accounts supporting operations, such as information technology services; in Sheriff’s Department primarily for one-time Regional Communication System (RCS) site relocation/development costs due to project timeline changes and lower than anticipated costs in Food and Household Expense offset by higher than anticipated costs for fuel and materials and supplies related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
o In HHSA, projected overall positive variance of $35.4 million primarily driven by lower than anticipated utilization of contracted services associated with COVID-19 response activities in Public Health Services and in Behavioral Health Services primarily in contracted services associated with various mental health and alcohol and drug treatment programs to align with updated procurement timeframes and projected service level trends offset by a negative variance in temporary staffing costs largely due to increased need at the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital. These are offset by negative variances in Child Welfare Services mostly driven by an increase in temporary staff to meet needs at Polinsky Children’s Center for high acuity youth with medical needs and to meet Community Care Licensing (CCL) requirements and in Self-Sufficiency Services driven by an allocation increase to support housing support program.
o In LUEG, projected positive variance of $0.9 million primarily in the Department of Environmental Health and Quality related to reduced travel and supply purchases impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, delayed Vector Habitat Remediation Projects and cancelled major maintenance projects and in Department of Public Works due to lower than anticipated need for contract support for stormwater inspections.
o In FGG, projected positive variance of $1.2 million primarily in Finance & General Government Group Executive Office due to lower than anticipated spending on information technology projects and in Chief Administrative Office due to anticipated savings related to the establishment of new departments.
• A projected net positive appropriation variance of $26.0 million in Other Charges reflects variances primarily in HHSA tied to the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program, the General Relief program, the foster care assistance and adoption assistance programs based on revised estimates of caseload levels.
• A projected net positive appropriation variance of $0.6 million in Capital Assets Equipment in PSG primarily in the Sheriff’s Department due to a one-time project for the Cal-ID program that will be rebudgeted in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 CAO Recommended Operational Plan.
• A projected negative appropriation variance of $1.5 million in Expenditure Transfer & Reimbursements in PSG in Child Support Services due to lower than anticipated expenditures in the Bureau of Public Assistance Investigations for services reimbursed by Health and Human Services Agency; this is offset by positive appropriation variances in HHSA associated with costs provided through various Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the Probation Department.
• A projected positive appropriation variance of $1.9 million in Operating Transfers Out primarily in HHSA due to reduced funding needs for In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Public Authority related to anticipated operational savings in the program with no impact to services.
GENERAL FUND REVENUE VARIANCES
The projected under-realized revenue of $38.9 million includes positive variances totaling $57.3 million and negative variances of $96.2 million. In many instances, the negative revenue variances are directly associated with the positive expenditure variances described above.
The projected positive revenue variance of $57.3 million is primarily attributable to the following categories: Taxes Other Than Current Secured ($32.7 million) mainly due to increase in home prices and/or number of sales, higher than anticipated local secured assessed value growth and better than expected collection/lower delinquency rate, and higher than budgeted in Sales and Use Taxes as well as in Teeter Tax Reserve Excess revenues; Taxes Current Property ($15.5 million) primarily due to higher than anticipated assessed value (AV) growth and better than expected collection/lower delinquency rate; Licenses, Permits & Franchises ($5.3 million) primarily due to a higher than anticipated number of building permit applications and Food and Housing Division prior year permit fees; Fines, Forfeitures & Penalties ($2.8 million) primarily due to higher than budgeted growth in assessed valuation related to current secured and unsecured property tax payments; in Miscellaneous Revenues ($1.0 million) primarily due to the recoupment of payments in contracted services from prior year adjustments and to align with the anticipated loan disbursement for the Innovative Housing Trust Fund (IHTF); and in Revenue from Use of Money & Property ($0.1 million) primarily due to over-realized revenue related to parking garage receipts.
The projected negative variance of $96.2 million is in the Intergovernmental Revenues ($73.8 million) primarily to align COVID-19 emergency response funding with projected costs and reflect Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) revenue deferrals anticipated to be received after December 2022, payment revenue tied to updated caseload projections for CalWORKs, foster care and adoptions assistance programs, lower than anticipated State and federal funding for behavioral health programs, and federal and State reimbursements due to a decrease in the number of youths under supervision and lower reimbursements from the Community Corrections Subaccount, post-release community supervision program, and Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act-funded programs, offset by positive variances due to pass-through distributions, residual balance estimates in Aid from Redevelopment Successor Agencies, unanticipated revenue from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for inmate housing costs during a pause in jail intake at State facilities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and higher than anticipated State and federal reimbursement for the child support program which includes the reimbursement of indirect costs/A-87 Costs; Charges for Current Services ($22.1 million) primarily tied to Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) revenue to align with anticipated spending in Public Health Services, due to a decline in billable activities for land development projects, over accrual in Trial Court Security Subaccount from prior year and lower than anticipated jail bed leasing, defendant booking fees and civil service process fees, and less trust fund reimbursement for Vector and Hazardous Materials Division due to expenditure savings; in Other Financing Sources ($0.3 million) primarily due to a decrease in transfers from the Jail Commissary Enterprise Fund associated with vacant positions in Sheriff’s Department.
Adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Budget
Transfers and revisions to the adopted budget can be made by formal action of the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the California County Budget Act, Government Code (GC) Section 29125. Increases to the overall budget require 4 votes while transfers of appropriations between departments within the same budgetary fund that do not increase the overall budget or the cancellation of appropriations require a majority vote. However, transfers of appropriations to facilitate transfers between budgetary funds, referred to as operating transfers, require 4 votes even if the overall budget is not increased.
The recommendations for budget adjustments are explained as follows:
Increases to the Overall Budget and/or Transfers Between Budgetary Funds (Recommendations 2 through 14):
Recommendations 2 - 6
In the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Adopted Operational Plan for San Diego County Fire, the Board approved the reorganization to transfer Emergency Medical Services under San Diego County Fire. This transfer required establishment of new Special Revenue funds for CSA 17 and CSA 69 and the closure of old funds.
These recommendations will transfer $5,812,841.81 from old fund (14065) to new fund (14995) for County Service Area 17 and $9,617,027.21 from old fund (14190) to new fund (14996) for County Service Area 69. Old Special Revenue funds will be closed once fund balances are moved to new Special Revenue funds.
Recommendation 7
This recommendation will establish appropriations of $153,642 in Capital Project 1021909 Guajome Park Camping Cabin based on a cash donation from Cabin by the Lake, Inc. ($75,000), and Operating Transfer In from the PLDO Area 36 Bonsall Fund available prior year PLDO Fund balance ($78,642) to fund the construction of an ADA accessible cabin. The additional funding will help cover the additional project costs due to additional ADA features, increase in cost due to inflation and the cost of labor & materials. Total project costs are estimated at $553,642 and the project is anticipated to be complete in December 2022.
Recommendation 8
This recommendation will establish appropriations of $4,248,218 in the Library Fund, Services & Supplies. On October 25, 2021, San Diego County Library (SDCL) was awarded $4.3 million from the FCC through the Emergency Connectivity Fund. These grant funds will be used to purchase laptops and mobile hotspots to households impacted by the digital divide in the County Library’s service areas. This grant from the FCC will enable the County Library to extend free digital infrastructure from library branches into 7400 households in need of this digital access.
Recommendation 9
This recommendation will establish appropriations of $65,000 in the DPW ISF Equipment Acquisition General Fund based on an Operating Transfer in from the Department of Public Works General Fund. Funds will be used to purchase a vehicle to support the Department of Public Works Homeless Cleanup and Sanitation Camp Cleanup Program and conduct encampment cleanup and sanitation efforts.
Recommendation 10
This recommendation will establish appropriations of $1,100,000 in DPW Airport Enterprise Fund, for the Gillespie Field Runway 27R Rehabilitation Project and Gillespie Field Runway 17/35 Runway Safety Area/Runway Object Free Area Improvement and Rehabilitation Project, based on prior year available Airport Enterprise Fund fund balance. Today’s request will provide funds for preparation of project design plans and environmental processing for the Gillespie Field Runway 27R Rehabilitation Project ($500,000). Total project cost is estimated at $5,000,000. This will also provide funds for preparation of project design plans and environmental processing for the Gillespie Field Runway 17/35 Runway Safety Area/Runway Object Free Area Improvement and Rehabilitation Project ($600,000). Total project cost is estimated at $6,600,000. Completing the design plans for both projects will position the project for a Federal Aviation Administration grant. The Department of Public Works will return to the Board at a later date for advertisement and award of a construction contract and for appropriation of funds for project construction, tentatively planned to begin in the spring of 2023.
Recommendation 11
The Public Liability Internal Service Fund was established in Fiscal Year 1994-95 for the purpose of financial tracking and reporting of public risk management activities. Each year, County Counsel works with an independent actuarial firm to determine the financial risks of potential legal actions, and proposes a budget to address those risks. A significant portion of the budget is determined by potential settlement and judgment costs. Several major unanticipated issues have reached settlement during Fiscal Year 2021-22, creating a projected overage in this fund. Today’s recommendation will establish appropriations of $17,300,000 in Other Charges for the purpose of paying these unanticipated settlements based on available resources in the fund. Staff will continue to monitor this fund, and will return to your Board if additional action is required.
Recommendation 12
On August 1, 2017 (14), the Board established Capital Project 1021130, Sheriff Technology and Information Center (STIC) Project. The current project budget is $48,655,910; funding sources are available prior year General Fund fund balance ($46,072,848), Poway Redevelopment Fund ($1,827,277), Regional Communications System Trust Fund ($343,061), and General Purpose Revenue ($421,724). Today’s recommendation will establish appropriations of $439,809 to provide additional funding for the physical migration of equipment in Sheriff’s Data Services Division from Building 19 to the STIC based on an Operating Transfer In from the General Fund. The funding source is existing General Purpose Revenue from the Sheriff’s Department. Total estimated project costs are $49,095,719. Project construction is complete and migration is estimated to be completed by December 2022.
Recommendation 13
On August 25, 2020 (2), the Board established appropriations of $4,200,000 for Capital Project 1021916, Julian Library Community Room Project. An additional $3,020,000 was appropriated on June 29, 2021 (7). The current project budget is $7,220,000; funding source is General Purpose Revenue. Today’s recommendation will establish appropriations of $180,000 to provide funding to repave the Julian Library parking lot. The funding source is an Operating Transfer In from the County Library Fund. Total estimated project costs are $7,400,000. Construction is estimated to begin October 2022 and complete by July of 2023.
Recommendation 14
Board Policy B-37, Use of Capital Program Funds, notes that on occasion, due to the nature of major maintenance projects, these projects may be reclassified as an operating or capital expense based on financial reporting requirements. Pursuant to Board Policy B-37, to ensure accuracy in financial reporting, the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer shall make required adjustments to departmental operating budgets and within the Major Maintenance Capital Outlay Fund (MMCOF) or the Major Maintenance Internal Service Fund (MMISF). Due to the emergent nature of some major maintenance projects, some of these adjustments may require ratification by the Board. These recommendations will allow for the accurate financial reporting of major maintenance projects, which are listed in Appendix C along with the related required adjustments.
This recommendation will result in a net increase of appropriations in the MMCOF of $2,849,944 and reclassification of major maintenance projects which are supported by existing department budgets.
Transfers Within Budgetary Funds and/or Cancellation of Appropriations (Recommendations 15 through 20):
Recommendation 15
This recommendation will transfer appropriations of $9,199.99 and related Operating Transfers In from the General Fund, from Capital Project 1021276 Felicita Park Shade Structure, for Capital Project 1024597 Felicita County Park Electric Water Sewer to remove outdated electrical and sewer systems from Felicita Park. While the scope of the project has not changed, the additional funding will help cover the additional project costs due to inflation and an estimated increase in the cost of labor & materials of 20%. Total project costs are estimated at $2,509,199.99 and the project is anticipated to be complete in August 2023.
Recommendation 16
This recommendation will transfer appropriations of $14,075.73 from Capital Project 1022928 Liberty Park Water Conservation, $14,192.98 from Capital Project 1022929 Homestead Park Water Conservation, and $16,158.32 from Capital Project 1022930 Heritage Park Water Conservation and related Operating Transfers In from the General Fund for Capital Project 1021906 Jess Martin Water Conservation to fund a well at Jess Martin Park. While the scope of the project has not changed, the additional funding will help cover the additional project costs due to inflation and an estimated increase in the cost of labor & materials of 20%. Total project costs are estimated at $447,306.31 and the project is anticipated to be complete in September 2022.
Recommendation 17
This recommendation will transfer appropriations of $61,864.42 from Capital Project 1021668 Sweetwater Summit Amphitheater Shade Structure for Capital Project 1023065 Sweetwater Campground Expansion Phase 2 to fund the addition of 34 campsites at Sweetwater Campground. While the scope of the project has not changed, the additional funding will help cover the additional project costs due to inflation and an estimated increase in the cost of labor & materials of 20%. Total project costs are estimated at $4,211,864.42 and the project is anticipated to be complete in July 2023.
Recommendation 18
This recommendation will transfer appropriations of $493,773.22 from Capital Project 1005335 Valley Park Project for Capital Project 1023726 Valley Center Park Improvements to fund improved park amenities in Valley Center. This funding was intended to support the development of a park in Valley Center. Since the time of this projects’ creation, the County has acquired the Valley Center Park System. This recommendation will consolidate the funding into one project to improve the overall Valley Center Park System. Total project costs are estimated at $4,493,773.22 and the project is anticipated to be complete in July 2022.
Recommendation 19
On October 5, 2021 (13), the Board directed to allocate $2,000,000 for stormwater, water, and wastewater improvements within the Tijuana River Valley. This recommendation, if approved, will transfer appropriations of $2,000,000 from DPW General Fund to DPR. The funding source is American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) revenue. This technical adjustment will align the budget with anticipated actuals and will result in no changes to spending levels previously authorized by the board.
Recommendation 20
On June 8, 2021 (03), the Board approved the use of American Rescue Plan Act funding for Infrastructure, including Broadband services for the unincorporated area. This recommendation will transfer appropriations of $500,000 from Finance Other, General Miscellaneous Expense, Other Charges to the Land Use and Environment Executive Office, Services & Supplies, to fund the contract for the development of a comprehensive Broadband plan.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed actions support the Strategic Initiatives of Sustainability, Equity, Empower, Community and Justice in the County of San Diego’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan by fully committing to use County resources to meet the highest priority needs of residents.
Respectfully submitted,
HELEN N. ROBBINS-MEYER
Chief Administrative Officer
ATTACHMENT(S)
Schedule A
Schedule B
Notes to Schedules A and B
Appendix C