To: Board of Supervisors
From: Auditor/Controller
SUBJECT:
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Resolution Establishing Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budgets for Special Districts Governed by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors adjourn and reconvene as the Board of Directors of those special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors; open the public hearing; receive reports from staff; receive testimony from public; close the public hearing; approve and adopt the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 budgets for special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors; and adopt the attached resolution establishing fiscal year 2018-19 budgets for special districts governed by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors.
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Fortuna Fire, Loleta Fire, Whitethorn Fire and Lighting Districts
DISCUSSION:
Each year the Auditor-Controller prepares the annual budgets for the special districts governed by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors pursuant to Chapter 1 of Division 3 of Title 3 of the California Government Code. California Government Code Section 29080 requires that the proposed budgets and the documentation used to establish the proposed budgets be made available for public inspection at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing pertaining to such budgets. The Clerk of the Board of Supervisors published notice on or before November 23, 2018, that this documentation is available for inspection at the Office of the Clerk of the Board and that the Board will consider adoption of the proposed budgets on December 4, 2018.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The California Government Code requires each special district to adopt a balanced budget on an annual basis. The budgets presented in the attached resolution meet the legal requirements for fiscal year 2018-2019.
The recommended actions support the Board of Supervisors Strategic Framework by managing county resources to ensure sustainability of services.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Some of the districts with local boards participated in preparation of these budgets.
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The annual adoption of a balanced budget for each district is mandatory, the Board could choose to have staff modify the attached budgets if it deems necessary.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution adopting fiscal year 2018-2019 budgets for special districts governed by the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors
2. Exhibit A - Special Districts Annual Budgets
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Board Order No.: N/A
Meeting of: N/A