Adopt budget resolution increasing the Department of Community Services, Fleet Division 2021-22 budget by $175,000 to reflect rising fuel and oil prices and unexpected vandalism costs. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Echiburu/Milliren)

Adopt budget resolution increasing the Department of Community Services, Fleet Division FY2021-22 budget by $175,000 to reflect rising fuel and oil prices and unexpected vandalism costs.

The Department of Community Services, Fleet Division (Fleet) is responsible for implementing contracts for fuel services, monitors fuel usage, maintains vehicle records/services, and bills these charges to departments accordingly. Since the beginning of the fiscal year fuel and oil costs have been steadily rising. The division included an adjustment of $150,0000 with the Department of Financial Services Third Quarter Monitoring Item on March 8th, 2022 increasing Fleet's appropriations addressing the rising costs. Over the last several months costs have drastically increased further and the division is unable to absorb the additional cost increases. 
 
The Fleet Division is also responsible for maintaining automotive and specialized equipment utilized by all County departments. Repair performed to restore the performance or appearance of the vehicle is managed by and charges are processed through Fleet Services, Fleet has noticed an unexpected surge of vandalism costs due to catalytic converter thefts estimated to be about $40,000 this fiscal year. 

Funds were not included in the appropriations of the Department of Community Services, Fleet Division FY2021-22 Adopted Budget as these costs were unexpected. Fleet Services Fund Balance is available and is authorized for these types of expenditures.