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From:Michaelis, Matt
To:BOS
Cc:Hatcher, Casey
Subject:Initial Budget Recommendations for FY 2022-23
Date:Monday, May 16, 2022 3:49:05 PM
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Hello Everyone,
Attached please find our final “Initial Budget Recommendations” notes which were used for our
budget briefing meetings last month. As we finalized the FY 2022-23 recommended budget since
then, this document has been updated to reflect our final recommendations and figures (excluding
our Schedule A figures which are not known yet).
This information will be shared with you as a part of our FY 2022-23 Recommended Budget item in
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the Board meeting on June 14, and will be available to the public on June 9th. At that point, this
will all be public information and presented in a clean and straightforward format. Therefore, prior
to then, please don’t share this with the public - since this document simply serves as “notes” to
larger discussions which have already been held, it may be easy for someone not involved in those
discussions to misinterpret the information or not have the wider context.
Let us know if you have any questions,
Matt Michaelis
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Suite 200, Oroville, CA 95965
T: (530) 552-3312 |
Summary of Initial Budget Recommendations
May2022
Overview
The overall recommended budget will be approximately $739.8million. Compared to the prior fiscal
year, the Recommended Budget for fiscal year 2022-23 reflects a 1.6%decreaseof $12 million.
However,theoverallrecommendedbudgetwouldactuallybeincreasingby 5%,wereitnotforare-
categorizationof non-operating expenditures that was required due to the County’s transition to
Workday.The funds with the greatest variancesfrom prior yearinclude:
o GeneralFund –decrease of $6.1 million. The decrease includes $3.24 million less in disaster
funding, $8 million less in transfers in from the PG&E Settlement Fund, and $5.45 million less in
transfers out to the Capital Projects Fund. These are offset by increases related to facilities
projects, a $4.5 million increase in the public safety departments, and a $6.5 million increase to
the General Fund Contingency budget unit.
o Disaster Recovery Fund –decrease of $719,000. Disaster response and recovery activities
continue at a reduced amount related to the Camp Fire, North Complex Fire, and COVID-19.
o Behavioral Health Fund –increase of $4.6 million. This increase is due to increased MHSA and
realignment revenueand new funding sources including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
o Public Health Fund –decrease of $517,000. This decrease is due to adecrease in expenditures
related to COVID response.
o PG&E Settlement Fund –decrease of $8.3million. This decrease is due to one-time transfers in
FY2021-22in the amount of $8 million to the General Fund Reserve and a $400,000 decrease
in property tax backfill.
o Road Fund–decrease of $3.2million. This decrease is due to the completion of Midway Bridge
and the completion of various multi-year projects, including Las Plumas Safe Routes to School.
o CDBG Program Grants Fund –increase of $31.2 million. This increase is due to appropriations
for multifamily housing funding after the Camp Fire.
o CapitalProjects Fund –increase of $21.3million. This increase is due primarily due to the Jail
programming and expansion.
The recommended budget continues to assume significant disaster reimbursementswhich total$15.4
million. The recommendation includes $5.3 million in Camp Fire and $1.0 million in North Complex Fire
disaster reimbursements and $8.6 millionin ARPA reimbursementsfor projectsapproved by the Board
in round 1.These will be adjusted as new ARPA projects are committed and disaster recovery claims
are reimbursed.
The General Fund Reserve policy targets total General Fund reserves of 10% to 15% of prior year
operating expenditures or $17 to $26 million. The recommended budget has reserves of $30.5 million,
which is comprised of $16 million in the General Fund Reserve and $14.5 million in General Fund
Contingencies.
The recommended budget targets a General Fund Contingency of $14.5million.This includes $8
million to meet the additional policy target of 5% of prior year operating expenditures, and $6.5 million
to begin implementation of the classification and compensation study and address unanticipated facility
maintenance projects.The actual contingency level will depend upon the June 30, 2022available
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balance in the General Fund. Actuals will be known in the fall after the year-endaccounting is
completed.
Apart from the $6.5 million added in the General Fund Contingency, this recommended budget does
not include the impacts of the classification and compensation study.
The recommended budget includes the use of $5.1 million in PG&E Settlement Fundsincluding $3.6
million for property tax backfill lossesafter the Camp fire.The budget includes anticipated revenue of
$1.5 million from interest.
The initial recommendation includes anet decrease of 11 positionswith12.5termpositionsexpiring,
which are primarily COVID-19 positions originallyestablished in response to the pandemic, 7 positions
eliminated,and8.5positionsadded.
Agricultural Commissioner
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
The initial recommendation includes one-time funding for extra help for Pesticide Programs.
The initial recommendation includes the replacement of 1vehicle.
Assessor
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
The initial recommendation includesone-timefundingfor a scanning project to digitize essential
Assessor records.
Auditor-Controller
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
The initial recommendation includes extra help related to the implementation of Workday.
Behavioral Health
The initial recommendation is approximately $4.6million higherthan the fiscal year 2021-22Adopted
Budget primarily due to 1) increases to Realignment revenues, 2) increases to MHSA revenue andnew
funding sources including American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
The initial recommendation includesthe extension of 9 term positionsfunded across various grants.
The initial recommendation includes the replacement of 6 vehicles.
The department has four sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is
$15,646,271. Estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23is $19,917,544, with planned use of
$18,694,937for personnel and resources for community inspired mental health programs.
Board of Supervisors
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
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Child Support Services
The initial recommendation includesthe elimination of 2 vacant Office Specialist positions.
The initial recommendation includesno major changes to service levels.
County Administration
The initial recommendation includes the elimination of a 0.5 Senior Management Analyst term position,
which is recommended to be added to Information Systems to support Workday.
The initial recommendation includes the continuation of two term Program Development Manager
positions associated with disaster recovery grant management. There is immediate offsetting revenue
for these positions.
The initial recommendation includes funding for extra help staff to assist with the administrativeburden
associated with the Camp Fire, North Complex Fire and COVID-19. Costs for this will be 100%
reimbursed.
The initial recommendation includes contract costs related to the continued implementation of Workday,
updating impact and user fees and work related to Butte Choice Energy.
Clerk-Recorder
The initial recommendation includesthe addition of1fully funded Deputy Clerk Recorder position in the
Recorder Division.
The initial recommendation includesfunding for theNovember 8, 2022 General Election.
The Department has five sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards.The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022is
$1,739,745. The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $385,250, with planned use of
$554,599 for the new recorder and accounting software system for Archives.
County Counsel
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
Development Services
The initial recommendation includes the addition ofa net 1 increase for Code Enforcement.
o Includes the addition 3positions; 1 regular help Planner, Principal, 1regular help Office
Specialist, Senior and 1 three year termInformation Systems, Senior
o Includes the elimination of 2 positions; 1regular help Planner, Senior position and 1 term Office
Specialist, Seniorposition.
The initial recommendation includes one-time funding for updates to the General PlanUpdate in
response to a variety of State law changes, this is year three of the multi-year project.
The initial recommendation includes plan check services to process nearly 200 permits for rebuilding
homes destroyed by the North Complex and Camp Fire.
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The initial recommendation includes code enforcement of County Code Chapter 53-Camp Fire
Recovery and County Code Chapter 54-North Complex Fire, cultivation of Medical and Nonmedical
Cannabis, Abandoned Vehicle Abatement (AVA) and Nuisance Abatement Programs, STAKE grant in
coordination with Public Health, and Chapter 38(a) with Butte County Fire Department.
The initial recommendation includesthe replacement of 2 vehicles.
District Attorney
The initial recommendationincludes the expiration of 1 terminvestigator position.
The initial recommendation includes funding to maintain services and address ongoing workload
related to court closures during the pandemic.
The Department has ninesub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is
$1,577,182. The total estimated revenue for fiscal year2022-23 is $447,110, with planned use of
$940,238for prosecution activities and support of the case management system.
Employment and Social Services
The initial recommendation is $234,000 higher than the fiscal year 2021-22 Adopted Budget, primarily
dueto an increase in salaries and benefits that is offset by a decrease in costs for support and care of
others.
The initial recommendation includes the eliminationof 2vacant positions.One Registry and Referral
Specialist/Aidcontracted to Public Authority and one Deputy Public Guardian/Public Administrator in
the Public Guardian cost center.
The initial recommendation includes the addition of 1 Social Worker/Social Worker, Senior position to
work in Adult Protective Services.
The initial recommendation includes a 10% transfer in Realignment revenuefrom the Public Health
Fund($886,056)to theSocial ServicesFundto offsetthe amount of General Fund support needed.
The total recommended General Fund transfer to the Social Services Fund is $3,325,408.
The Department has four sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is
$5,882.936. The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $26,277,145, with planned use of
$29,083,389 for child abuse prevention, domestic violence prevention, homeless prevention, and
protective services.
Fire
The initial recommendation includes the following reductions related the increased costs forthe CAL
FIRE cooperative agreement:
o ConvertStation 55 (Bangor) toa State engine
o Reduce 1Fire Captain –Weed Abatement
o Reduce 1 Fire Captain –Training Officer
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The initial recommendation includes the purchase of a breathing apparatus engine, two Type I engines,
four command vehicles, and the rebudget of the training tower at the Openshaw facility.
The Department has three sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is
$5,185,247. The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $200,000, with planned use of
$1,418,525for the fire prevention and protection program and funding for the breathing apparatus
engine and the training tower.
General Services
The initial recommendation includes reductions to offset routine maintenance work at the Jail, which is
shifting directly to the Sheriff.
The initial recommendation includescontinued funding for Camp Fire debris removal insurance
collection.
The initial recommendation includes capital asset purchase of a ½ ton van.
The initial recommendation fundsthe following critical facilitymaintenance projects:
o Finish main jail and Sheriff’s Office roof replacement (carry over): $20,000
Summary: Punch list items/any minor loose ends that need to be completed to finish
project
o ADA compliant shower project in jail (carry over): $320,000
Summary: Modify 11 showers in West Facility and 2 showers in Intake to meet
accessibility requirements
o Juvenile Hall cold storage replacement (carry over): $128,000
Summary: Current unit is failing, causing food to spoil.
o Gridley Veterans Memorial Hall roof/HVAC replacement (carry over): $890,000
Summary: Roof/HVAC is failing causing damage to the interior ceilings and rooms,
needs to be replaced.
o Jail kitchen drain replacement (carry over): $992,000
Summary: Kitchen drain has failed below ground.
o Sherriff’s basement sewer project (carry over): $98,000
Summary: One of main sewer lines has failed/causing backups and major TLC within the
basement offices and meeting room in the main jai.
o Jail flush controls (carry over): $30,000
Summary: Would save resources due to objects being flushed down toilets in jail
o Information Systems Bloomer generator replacement (carry over): $95,000
Summary: When generator is needed –leaks oil –requires staff to drive to site every
other day to provide maintenance.
o Fire Station 60 (Brush Creek) Roof Repair (carry over): $100,000
Summary: Roof/structural repairs due to damage in NCF
o IS lobby security upgrades (carry over): $121,500
Summary: Secure IS lobby by replacing glass door with solid core, replace wood
exterior door with metal, install access control and replace failing building security/smoke
alarm system
o 202 Mira Loma DESS reception security and safety enhancements (carry over): $787,500
Summary: Install glass storefront to enclose reception area into DESS’ administrative
offices (physical security and airborne related)
o Development Services/Public Works Roof/Facility and parking lot repair: $1,350,000
Summary: structural repairs needed/water intrusion/renovate and enlarge staff
restrooms/parking lot failing serving 3, 7, 9 County Center Drive
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o A number of department requested projects for the Department of Behavioral Health, including
self-harm prevention upgrades at the PHF, administration office remodel and access control
card readers at various facilities and interior room modifications to create office space (for a
total of $577,600).
o A number of department requested projects for the Department of Employment and Social
Services, including interior space modifications at 765 East Avenue, front counter security
modifications at 78 Table Mountain, carpet and vinyl replacement at 202 Mira Loma, and
painting at various locations (for a total of $1,370,800)
The initial recommendations also includes the following Capital Projects(all continued from current
year):
o Jail Program and Capacity Expansion
Summary: Jail expansion programing: $20,000,000 FY22-23, full cost @ $45,00,000
Status: Continuation of project, to include construction phase.
Funding: AB 109funds, and County Cash & In-Kind Matches
o Jail HVAC replacement: $56,000 FY22-23, full cost @ $2,500,000
Summary: Finalization of new HVAC units at the jail.
Status: Project completion costs
Funding: General Fund
o Jail Boilers and Water Heaters Replacement: $800,000 FY22-23, full cost same
Summary: Replace boilers and water heaters in Main, West, and East facilities.
Status: Design/Purchase & Installation
Funding: General Fund
o Evidence Storage/Morgue Project $2,000,000 FY22-23, full cost @ $13,500,000
Summary: Finalization of ESM project
Status: Completion of vehicle storage building to compliment Evidence Storage
Funding: Long Term Debt and Impact Fees
o Hall of Records generator: $100,000 FY22-23, full cost @ $150,000
Summary: Installation of generatorat HOR to prevent outages during critical election
cycles
Status: Design/Purchase & Installation
Funding: General Fund
o Charging station for Mobile Library Coach: $100,125 FY22-23, full cost @ same
Summary: EV charging station for mobile library coach
Status: Installation
Funding: Library Facilities Fees
o Paradise Library Self-Serve System: $300,000 FY22-23, full cost TBD
Summary: Design and construction of self-service system for non-working hours.
Status: Design & construction
Funding: Library Facilities Fees
o Oroville Veterans Memorial Park: $1,080,000 FY22-23, full cost TBD
Summary: Continued efforts to finish OVMP (hardscaping, monuments, restroom, and
modest parking area )
Status: Continuing project
Funding: ARPA, Donations from Oro Vets Committee fromProp 68 Per Capita Grant
funds
o Public Health warehouse facility: $1,200,000 FY22-23, full cost same
Summary: Design & Construction of Emergency Supply Storage Bldg
Funding: Public Health Funds
o Public Safety generators: $2,500,000 FY22-23, full cost same
Summary: Generators at all critical facilities in the public safety complex
Status: Design & Construction
Funding: General Fund
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o New Probation Building: $3,120,000 FY22-23, full cost TBD (likely $25-$30 mil)
Summary: Design work for new Probation facility.
Status: Preliminary Design, Architectural, and Engineering
Funding: Long Term Debt & Criminal Justice Facilities Construction Funds
o Information Systems server room HVAC: $950,000 FY22-23, full cost same
Summary: New server room/HVAC…current one is failing leaving critical IS
infrastructure at risk
Status: Initial Design & Installation
Funding: General Fund
o Campus Subdivision Project: $130,000 FY22-23, full cost TBD
Summary: Continuation of mapping parcel boundaries within County campus; anticipate
creating parcel for new Probation building
Status: In process
Funding: Capital Project Funds
o Countywide HVAC: $3,200,000 FY22-23, full cost @$5.7 mil
Summary: County wide replacement of failing HVAC units
Status: Continuation of project
Funding: ARPA
o Fire Training Tower –Openshaw: $550,000 FY22-23, full cost $690,000
Summary: Construct Pre-Fabricated Fire Training Tower
Status: Pad Preparation & Installation
Funding: Community Cost Share
o Fire Station 37 (Concow) Construction: $2,250,000 FY22-23, full cost same
Summary: Full Reconstruction of Station due to Camp Fire
Status: Design & Construction
Funding: Insurance Proceeds
o Fire Station 61 (Berry Creek) Construction: $1,000,000 FY22-23, full cost same
Summary: Full Reconstruction of Station due toNCF
Status: Design & Construction
Funding: Insurance Proceeds
The initial recommendations do not include several high priority projects:
Iverson Center Roof: TBD, not estimated
Oroville Branch Library Roof: $347,300
Butte County Fairgrounds Admin Building Roof: $62,800
Bird Street Roof: $103,600
Juv Hall Court/Day Reporting Center Roof; TBD, not estimated
Failed roof photovoltaic system at 3 Gillick Way: $5,505,000
25 County Center Drive hydronic, HVAC, and network connectivity: $7,500,000
Gridley Fair Grounds Flower Bowl Demo: $360,000
Juvenile Hall roof replacement: $1,532,300
Human Resources
The initial recommendation includes funding to maintain staffing levels.
The initial recommendation includes one-time funding forconsultants related tolabor negotiations.
Information Systems
The initial recommendation includes the addition of a 0.5 Senior Management Analyst term positionto
support Workday.
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The initial recommendation includes funding for 1 new host server, routine maintenance and the
replacement of aging equipment.
The initialrecommendation includes the purchase of 1 vehicle for the Radio division.
Library
The initial recommendation includes the extension of 0.5term Library Assistant, Senior positionfunded
by a State Literacy Grant.
The initial recommendation includes no major changes to service levels.
The initial recommendation includes one-time funding for security services, and a rebudgetof the
mobile library literacyvehicle and Paradise self-serveproject.
The Department has two sub-funds that receive donations for library and literacy services. The total
estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is $216,559. The total estimated revenue for
fiscal year 2022-23 is $4,500, with planned use of $4,500for literacy services in the County Libraries.
Probation
Theinitial recommendation includes the extension of 15termpositionswith ongoing funding.
The initial recommendation includes no major changes to servicelevels.
The initial recommendation includes the purchase of 1 SUV with CCP funds.
The Department has six sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is
$2,756,792. The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $3,291,643, with planned use of
$3,543,044 for staff for adult supervision, staff, wrap around services, and other expenses for youth
including implementation of the Department of Juvenile Justice realignment.
Public Health
The initial recommendation is $517,000lower than the fiscal year 2021-22Adopted Budget,primarily
dueto achange in COVID response and recovery.
The initial recommendation has no changes in regular help staffing levels.
o There are 52 termpositions previously added with outside funding for COVID-related activities:
36of the term positions are beingextended and 10are expiring.
The initial recommendation includes the transfer of $886,056 (10%) of realignment revenues to
Employment and Social Services.
The initial recommendation includes the following capital assets:
o Animal Transport Unit/Box for Animal Control Vehicle
o 4x4 or All Wheel Drive SUV
The Department has eight sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance with
governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30, 2022 is
$854,222.The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $6,571,247 ($5.7 million is COVID sub-
fund), with planned use of $6,743,079 ($5.7 million is COVID programs).
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Public Works
General Fund
The initial recommendation converts 1regular help position in land use:
o Includes addition of 1 new Deputy Director position.
o Includesthe elimination of 1 Civil Engineer, Senior position.
The initial recommendation includes funds for servicestosupport the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP) and for implementation of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES)specific to Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)compliance.
Road Fund
The initial recommendation for the Road Fund is$58.1million, which is a $3.2million decrease from
fiscal year 2021-22Adopted budget.
The estimated fund balance on June 30, 2022 is $12.2 million. The initial recommendation includes
$572,250use of fund balance. This is adecrease of $251,224from fiscal year 2021-22 Adopted
budget.
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing.
The initial recommendation includes $36.7million to complete various road and bridge projects
including disaster-relatedrepairs.
Significant projectsinclude:
o Disaster repairs for Lower Skyway(Camp Fire)
o Disaster repairs for Forbestown Road(North Complex Fire)
o Rehabilitation for Oro Quincy
o Disaster repairs for Pentz Road (Camp Fire)
o Disaster repairs for New Skyway(Camp Fire)
o Construction on Ord Ferry Road Bridge at Little ChicoCreek
The initial recommendation includes$2.4 millionin capital assetsand capital projects:
o Crack Seal Pot
o Diesel 4x4 Dump Truck
o 5 Diesel 4x4 Extended Cab Trucks w/ Utility Bed
o 4x4 Extended Cab Pickup Truck
o Backhoe Grapple Bucket
o Herbicide Truck
o New Scanner/Plotter
o Service Truck (Fleet)
o Rock Concrete Grinder for Excavator & Mount
o Super 10 Dump Truck
o Forest Bucket Truck
o 5 4x4 1 Ton Pickup Trucks
o Shoulder Machine
o Small Mobile Striper Truck
o Trench Paver
o Walk n Roll
o Chemical Storage Building
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o Gridley Yard Modular Building Upgrades
Neal Road Recycling & Waste Facility(Enterprise Fund)
The initial recommendation for the Enterprise Fund is $14.9million which is a $500,000decrease from
fiscal year 2021-22 Adopted budget.
The estimated fund balance on June 30, 2022 is $23.5 million. The initial recommendation includes the
use of $4.7million of fund balance. This is a decrease of $2 million from fiscal year 2021-22 Adopted
budget.
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
The initial recommendation includes $4.2 millionincapital assetsandprojects:
o Module 5 Phase D-Base Liner System
o Leachate Evaporation System
o Service Truck
o 2 Flatbed Trucks
o Environmental Cover Deployer
o Heavy Equipment Telehandler
Sheriff
The initial recommendation adds a net of 1 regular help position and 1 term position as described
below:
o Adds 1 Sheriff’s Sergeant -Coroner,which isneeded to operate the new morgue;1Sheriff’s
Sergeant for the Jail;and 1term Administrative Analyst, Associatefor three years inthe
Administrative Division.
o Reduces 1CorrectionalDeputy for the Jail.
The initial recommendation maintains currentservice levels, however, the Sheriff continues to face
challenges related to fully staffing the position allocations within the department.
The initial recommendation includes funding for a contractor to provide routine maintenance for the Jail.
The Department has thirteen sub-funds that track and maintain the restricted balances in compliance
with governmental accounting standards. The total estimated balance of the sub-funds on June 30,
2022 is $5,533,620.The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $1,723,755with planned use
of $2,026,788for personnel and equipment.
Treasurer/Tax Collector
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changesto service levels.
UC Cooperative Extension
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing.
The initial recommendation includes one-time funding for utilities and services to support relocation of
program.
The initial recommendation includes extra help related to local programs.
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Water andResource Conservation
The initial recommendation includes no changes to staffing or major changes to service levels.
The initial recommendation includes the County’s contribution for GSAs (Butte, Vina, Wyandotte).
CDBGBudgets
The initial recommendation includes a variety of grant-funded programs as outlined below.
o Community Development Block Grant ($34.7million)
CDBG –no interest, deferred payment loans for the County’s housing rehabilitation
program
CDBG –homeless navigation center implemented by DESS over three years
CDBG –mobile hygiene station implemented by South Oroville Community
Improvement Association over three years
CDBG –Oroville Rescue Mission case management over three years
CDBG –Technical and financial assistance for businesses
CDBG-COVID –Community Action Agency for foodbank services
CDBG-COVID –adult nutrition
CDBG-COVID –testing and vaccines
CDBG-DR–financing for multifamily housing after the Camp Fire
CDBG-MIT –evacuation planning for 11 communities
CDBG-MIT –code enforcement and community outreach for the fire prevention and
protection program.
o HOME –no interest, deferred payment loans for the County’s housing rehabilitation program
($560,000)
o CalHOMEfunding for no interest loans to reconstruct homes for low and moderate income
property owners whose properties burned in the LaPorte and Cherokee fires in 2017 and the
Camp Fire in 2018. ($2.2 million)
Non-Operating Funds
The Department of Public Works has twentynon-operating funds, which include various impact fees
imposed on new development in order to fund the cost of expanding public facilities and infrastructure
made necessary by the new development. The total estimated balance of the non-operating funds on
June 30, 2022 is $5,579,714. The total estimated revenue for fiscal year 2022-23 is $316,767, with
planned use of $1,038,390for road construction, repair and maintenance projects and the County
portion of the ChicoStorm Drainage Master Plan.
The initial recommendation includes approximately $17.7 million in transfers from County
Administration Non-Operating Funds to the County’s Operating Funds, a decrease of $13 million from
current year, which is primarily due to receiving less disaster reimbursement.
Special Districts and Other Agencies
The initial recommendation includes approximately $2.4million related to CSAsand PRDs, anincrease
of $132,000 from the current year. Special Districts and other agencies include approximately 70 CSAs
created to provide a variety of services such as street lighting, drainage, landscaping, and sewer, as
well as the County’s Permanent Road Division. The amount required to fund CSAs fluctuates year to
year depending on maintenance and capital needs.
Notable changes included:
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o The recommendation does not include CSA 014–East Chico Street Lighting District and CSA
161–Mulberry Street Lighting District, which accounts for a $68,000decrease from the current
year. These CSAs were annexed intothe City of Chico.
o CSA 004–Sierra Del Oro Drainage, Street Lighting, Water Quality Testing and Road
Maintenance District has a decrease of $46,000from current fiscal year with the anticipation
that a portion of the road maintenance for damage caused by the Camp Fire will be completed
in current fiscal year.
o CSA 082-Stirling City Sewer District has a decrease of $18,000from current fiscal year due to
the completion of theplanning and feasibility study.
o CSA 023–Pleasant Valley Drainage District has an increase of $100,000from current fiscal
year related to a one-time survey project and maintenance of the drainage system.
o CSA 024–Chico-Mud Creek Drainage District and CSA 025-Shasta Union Drainage District
have a combined increase of $178,000from current fiscal year.CSA 024 covers the levees and
CSA 025 covers the drainage district.A drainage study, the continuation of a survey for
boundary information and maintenance of the drainage system accounts for the increase. The
County will continue to maintain these CSAs, and will work with the City of Chico to determine if
and when the CSAs may annexto the City.
o In general, CSAs and PRDs are experiencing increasesdue to inflation. Five CSAs with low
fund balances are facing Prop 218 vote to increase Max Parcel Charge to maintain status quo
services.
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