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Child Support Services (CSS) recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Transfer decreasing Child Support Salary and Benefits by $43,839 and increasing Fixed Asset appropriations by $43,839; and
2) Approve the addition of a $43,839 Security Camera Upgrade Project to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fixed Asset List for CSS.
FUNDING: Federal and State Child Support Funds.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Ponderosa Building located at 3883 Ponderosa Road in Shingle Springs is shared by the Child Support Services Department, and Health and Human Services Agency, and Elections. After the purchase of the building in 2023, it was determined that the building needed an update to the existing camera system in the section of the building that Child Support Services occupies. The camera system was upgraded with some cameras added, but parts of the building remained without security cameras.
On September 30, 2025, with Legistar file 25-1466, the Board authorized the Purchasing Agent to sign Agreement 9800 and other agreements as part of a countywide bid process for security camera projects. Agreement 9800 authorizes the purchase and installation of four additional security cameras to cover the back and side of the Ponderosa Building where CSS is located. This additional coverage would provide video footage to law enforcement in the event of an incident as well as offer additional security for the building, staff, and customers.
CSS is requesting the Board approve the addition of a $43,839 Security Camera Upgrade Project to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fixed Asset List for CSS, so the department can move forward with the purchase and installation of the additional cameras. CSS is also requesting the Board approve a Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Transfer decreasing Child Support Salary and Benefits by $43,839 and increasing Fixed Asset appropriations by $43,839. There have been vacancies in the department that will allow for the movement of appropriations to cover the cost of this project.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose to not approve the budget transfer or addition of the Fixed Asset.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
See above.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Procurement and Contracts have assisted in the execution of Agreement 9800.
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total cost of the security upgrade project for Child Support Services is $43,838.87 and will be funded with Federal and State Child Support funds in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
Clerk of the Board to obtain Board Chair signature on the Budget Transfer and forward the budget transfer to the Chief Administrative Office for processing.
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Ron Ladage, Director, El Dorado County Child Support Services