Sponsor: Public Works
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Central Fleet Fund Balance Transfer
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Recommendation
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1. Approve the transfer of $500,000 from the Central Fleet Fund Balance to Central Fleet’s Operating Budget.
2. Approve the transfer of $300,000 from the Central Fleet Fund Balance to Central Fleet’s Capital Budget.
3. Authorize the use of transferred Central Fleet Fund balance dollars to supplement the budget line items associated with general operations costs for maintenance and repair activities.
4. Authorize the use of transferred Central Fleet Fund balance dollars to supplement Central Fleet’s capital purchasing activities.
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Background and Rationale
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Ramsey County’s Central Fleet Division manages and maintains the county’s vehicles and equipment assets to ensure operational readiness and reliability across departments. During the current fiscal year, increased repair demands, unanticipated equipment failures, inflationary pressures, and rising parts and service costs have resulted in higher-than-budgeted expenditures within Central Fleet’s parts and commercial repairs accounts. Additionally, several vehicles and equipment units have exceeded their useful life and require replacement beyond the capacity of Central Fleet’s current capital replacement budget. The requested fund transfer of $800,000 will supplement Central Fleet’s capital program and offset overages in operational accounts to maintain reliable and cost-effective service delivery across county operations.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
This action has no direct racial equity impact on residents but supports equitable service delivery by maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient fleet vehicles that serve many county departments. Ensuring operational continuity benefits the communities that rely on county services supported by Central Fleet operations.
Community Participation Level and Impact
There is no community participation associated with this request.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
The funding for this request is coming from the Central Fleet Fund Balance and there is adequate funding found within the fund balance to accommodate this request.
Last Previous Action
On November 19, 2024, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners approved a transfer of $800,000 from the Central Fleet Services Fund to the Central Fleet Services General Operating Budget (Resolution B2024-240).
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