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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL A<.tnQ~.
From:
Mark F. Weinberg
Interim City Manager
Subject: Budget amendment to fund Police
helicopter services through December 31,
2008
Date:
November 5, 2008
MICC Meeting Date: November 17,2008
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
September 17, 2008 - Mayor and Common Council rescinded the action (previously taken on
September 2) to terminate the contract with California Aviation Services.
October 6, 2008 - Mayor and Common Council authorize a budget amendment appropriating
funds to provide helicopter services through October 31, 2008.
Recommended Motion:
Authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY 2008-09 adopted budget by appropriating
$92,650 from unallocated Measure Z funds to Account No. 001-2 5502 to provide helicopter
services through December 3 I, 2008.
Contact person: Mark F. Weinberg
Phone:
5122
Supporting data attached: staff report
Ward:
all
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
Amount: $92,650
Source: (Accl. No.)
(Accl. Description) Measure Z Funds
Finance:
Council Notes:
Agenda Item No. !).1J
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY 2008-09 adopted budget by appropriating $92,650 from
unallocated Measure Z funds to Account No. 001-223-5502 to provide helicopter services through
December 31, 2008.
BACKGROUND
On September 2, 2008, as part of the FY 2008-09 budget process, the Mayor and Common Council
authorized the elimination of the helicopter patrol service contract in order to retain and fund (6) sworn
positions that were selected to be held vacant as part of the FY 2008-09 Police Department
reorganization.
On September 15,2008, the Mayor and Common Council approved a motion to amend the FY 2008-09
adopted budget to delete funding for the (6) vacant sworn Police positions approved on September 2,
2008, and instead reallocate Measure Z funding for the reinstatement of (5) non-sworn Police Department
positions. The Mayor and Council also rescinded their action to cancel the helicopter contract with
California Aviation Services.
On October 6, 2008, the Mayor and Common Council authorized a budget amendment appropriating
$29,000 in Measure Z to fund helicopter patrol services through October 31, 2008. Since that time, the
City has been in the process of ongoing discussions with California Aviation Services, Inc., regarding
potential amendments to the existing contract that would be mutually beneficial.
In the meantime, a budget amendment is required to fund the continuing helicopter patrol services. It is
recommended that an additional $92,650 be appropriated to fund the contract through December 31,
2008, using unappropriated Measure Z funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Helicopter patrol services are billed at a rate of $46,325 per month. To fund the helicopter service at its
current levels for the period of November I through December 31, 2008, an additional appropriation of
$92,650 is required as noted above.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Finance Director to amend the FY 2008-09 adopted budget by appropriating $92,650 from
unallocated Measure Z funds to Account No. 001-223-5502 to provide helicopter services through
December 31, 2008.