Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Chief Rick Rangel, Fire Suppression & EMS Services]
Acct. Number
Acct. Name
Adopted
Request
Current
End Bal.
From:
1001-3140-001-412000
Part-time
$1,566,000
$50,000
$711,563
$661,563
To:
1001-3140-001-443000-075
Repair & Maint. Vehicles
$25,000
$50,000
$20,570
$70,570
Issue: Transfer of funds is required to cover estimated expenditures in the amount of $60,000.00 per quotes provided by vendors for the repair of frontline units due to mechanical failure and complete engine overhaul for both an engine and brush truck. Quotes include repair of Unit 5804 at Cervantes Truck Center for $34,000.00 and Rush Truck Center, quote pending, for Unit 5810.
Solution: Approval of line item transfer totaling $50,000.00, to cover deficit for mechanical repairs of frontline units.
Result: Completion of repairs to firefighting units; fire department operations will continue uninterrupted.