Borrego Springs Sheriff Dept. Seeks Emergency Generator
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Upcoming Board Meeting: Enhancing Safety Measures in Borrego Springs
In the heart of Borrego Springs, an urgent requirement is taking center stage: the Sheriff’s Department Borrego Springs Office, stationed at 2620 Country Club Road, is in need of a new emergency generator. This generator aims to ensure seamless operations in the event of power disruptions, a crucial factor in maintaining uninterrupted law enforcement services.
The necessity for such generators isn’t unique—Sheriff’s stations, substations, and remote offices all rely on these backup power sources to carry out their duties during power outages. It’s a vital component of their strategy to provide consistent public service.
Meeting Date August 29th, 2023
If given the green light, construction is anticipated to commence in October 2025, aiming for completion around December 2025 . The longer timeline for this project is attributed to the significant lead times required to acquire the new generator.
Key Proposal Points
Analyzing the Proposed Actions
Let’s break down the suggestions that the Chief Administrative Officer has brought forward:
- Exemption from CEQA Review : Firstly, they’re proposing a check to see if the project involving the generator work at the Sheriff’s Department Borrego Springs Office has to go through a big review process called the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This check is based on some specific rules in the CEQA Guidelines. These rules, known as Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15311, talk about projects like this one that might not need the full review.
- Authorization for Construction Contract : Next up, there’s a recommendation to give the Director of the Department of Purchasing and Contracting the go-ahead. This means this person can handle two important jobs – putting the project out there for everyone to know about (that’s advertising), and giving out the contract to get the work done. Plus, they can follow the rules in something called the Administrative Code. This Code explains how the government works and has special sections (Article XXIII, Section 401, et seq.) that talk about how to get contracts for things like the emergency generator at the Sheriff’s Department Borrego Springs Office.
- Designation of Responsibility : Last but not least, they’re picking someone to watch over the whole building process. This person is the Director of the Department of General Services. Their task is to make sure the construction contract for the emergency generator project at the Sheriff’s Department Borrego Springs Office goes smoothly.
To sum it up, these suggestions are all about the plan to put in a new emergency generator at the Sheriff’s Department Borrego Springs Office. And they also take into account the special rules that might mean this project doesn’t need an in-depth review of its environmental impact.
From Planning to Implementation: Emergency Generator Project Progress
November 2022, contract #559442 was issued to Syska Hennessy Group Inc. Their role? Providing technical expertise for creating design documentation needed to install an emergency generator at the Sheriff’s Department Borrego Springs Office.
Their involvement was concentrated on planning and design services. It’s time for the next phase: moving from plans to action. A construction contract is in the works to install the emergency generator and its associated equipment. The project is advancing, step by step, towards ensuring a reliable setup that supports the community’s safety.
Financial Allocation and General Fund Clarification
Let’s talk finances. The funding required for the emergency generator project is all set within the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operational Plan’s Major Maintenance Capital Outlay Fund (MMCOF) project. The total needed is $245,000, which will come from an operating transfer within the Sheriff’s Department.
Now, about the General Fund: it’s the primary account where most of the government’s operational expenses are handled. The good news is that the allocation for this project won’t affect the net General Fund cost. This approach ensures that this project moves forward without causing any financial imbalance.
Board Meeting: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, 08/29/2023
Agenda Index: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Statement of Proceedings/Minutes
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Board Letter:
DGS 08292023 Borrego Sheriff Office Generator FINAL
Attachments:
Attachment A NOE Borrego Springs Generator FINAL
DGS 08292023 Borrego Sheriff Station Generator A72 Form Agenda Info Sheet signed
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