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Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division, Fleet Services Unit, (Transportation) recommending the Board:
1) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign a Budget Transfer adjusting the District Attorney's budget and Transportation's budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 to accommodate the price increase for fixed asset (6045) of $6,000; and
2) Remove one (1) 1/2 ton pickup totaling $34,000 and add one mid-size SUV totaling $40,000 to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fixed Asset list. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
One (1) new addition 1/2 ton pickup is currently on the Fixed Asset list for Fiscal Year 2021-22 for the District Attorney's (DA) Office. Due to vehicle shortages and manufacturer order cancellations, available vehicle types and prices have changed. The DA's Office initially requested a 1/2 ton pickup during the budget process, however the vehicle type is no longer available. Fleet explored other truck options that are still open for orders, however the lowest priced truck to match their specifications was roughly $51,000; $17,000 over budget. Other vehicle categories were then explored to see if they could meet the departments needs. The DA's Office determined they would like to move forward with the purchase of a mid-size SUV in place of the 1/2 ton pickup.
Fleet would like to request the removal of one 1/2 ton pick-up truck for $34,000, and the addition of one mid-size SUV for $40,000 for the DA's Office. The mid-size SUV available for purchase is a Toyota 4Runner. The DA's Office was able to identify savings in Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget to allow for the additional $6,000 increase.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose to not approve the changes to Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fixed Asset list and the budget transfer to cover the cost of the vehicle, however the DA's Office would be short one (1) vehicle.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
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OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
County Counsel
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