File #: 24-789    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Passed
File created: 4/19/2024 In control: DHHS: Public Health
On agenda: 5/21/2024 Final action: 5/21/2024
Title: Request for Budget Adjustment for the replacement of two Ultra-Low Temp Freezers for Public Health Lab (4/5 Vote Required)
Strategic Framework: 3002 – Invest in county facilities
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Request for Budget Transfer/Adjustment for the replacement of two Ultra-Low Temp Freezers for Public Health Lab (Requires 4/5 Vote)

To: Board of Supervisors

From: DHHS: Public Health

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: 4/5th

SUBJECT:
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Request for Budget Adjustment for the replacement of two Ultra-Low Temp Freezers for Public Health Lab (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached Request for Budget Adjustment for the fixed asset purchase of two replacement Ultra Low Temp Freezers in the amount of $30,000 (4/5th Vote Required); and
2. Direct the Clerk of the Board to provide the Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health with one (1) fully executed certified copy of the Board order related to this item.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Safe & Healthy Communities
Strategic Plan Category: 3002 - Invest in county facilities

DISCUSSION:
The Department of Health and Human Services - Public Health Laboratory at 529 I Street needs to replace two ultra-low temperature freezers that are beginning to fail. The estimated cost to replace the two freezers is approximately $30,000. The two ultra-low freezers are used for the storage of diagnostic testing reagents and specimens used in testing.

During fiscal year (FY) 2023-24 the Public Health Emergency Preparedness grant experienced salary savings due to vacancies. A Request for Budget Transfer is required to establish funds in the fixed asset line for the replacement equipment. Because the cost is greater than $10,000 the Board must approve before funds can be transferred.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Public Health Preparedness & Response (1175-455)

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (1175, 455)
FY23-24

Budgeted Expenses
$30,000
Total Expenditures
$30,000
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Funding Sources (1175, 455)
FY23-24
State/Federal Funds
$30,000
Total Funding Sources
$30,000
*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.

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