Staff requests Council adopt an ordinance approving a budget adjustment in the amount of $8,400 for replacement of a portable toilet/utility trailer (vehicle #06-695), with a total cost of $22,000.

The replacement of the portable toilet/utility trailer (vehicle #06-695) was originally approved in the FY2021-22 budget in the amount of $13,600.  However, the cost of the trailer has increased, requiring more funding. This trailer is used every day by the Open Space and Urban Forestry teams. The current trailer is nearly 15 year old and needs to be replaced.

Staff recommends a budget adjustment totaling $8,400 to allow for the purchase of this replacement trailer totaling $22,000.

There is a sufficient fund balance in the Open Space Fund to accommodate the recommended budget adjustment. Rent paid to Fleet Services for this vehicle is included in the FY2021-22 budget. Although there will be an increase in replacement cost in future budgets, rent will stay the same. This purchase will be funded through the General Fund in the amount of $13,600 and through the Open Space Fund in the amount of $8,400. There is no additional impact to the General Fund.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to activities that will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, or is otherwise not considered a project as defined by CEQA Statute §21065 and CEQA State Guidelines §15060(c)(3) and §15378.  Approval of a budget adjustment meets the above criteria and is not subject to CEQA. No additional environmental review is required.

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Goal C - Maintain a safe and healthy community

Goal E - Deliver exceptional city services

Goal F - Invest in well-planned infrastructure and growth

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Dominick Casey, City Manager