Natalia Gonzalez

The Desert Recreation District's financial plan for FY2017 includes operating and capital budgets, addressing programs, capital improvement projects, and services. The plan focuses on economic growth, challenges, and goals, including improved fiscal health, increased service levels, and investments in aging infrastructure. Key elements of the budget include revenues, expenditures, and reserves, with specific funds for restricted revenues. The plan also covers the budget process, general fund reserves, annual appropriations limit, and general fund revenues, including property tax, intergovernmental revenue, and special assessments. The plan also includes a Capital Improvement Plan with a list of specific projects.

The Desert Recreation District's FY2018 budget includes discussions on various topics such as the District's services, economic growth, challenges, and goals. It covers improved fiscal health, increased service levels, and investments in aging infrastructure. The budget also addresses the general fund, enterprise fund, and capital improvements plan. Additionally, the budget process, general fund reserves, annual appropriations limit, and general fund revenues are detailed.

The Board of Supervisors convened to discuss and act upon the approval of an amendment to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Desert Recreation District. The amendment was reviewed to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and it was recommended that the Board approve the amended code and direct the Clerk of the Board to notify the Desert Recreation District of the action taken.

The FY2016 Final Budget was discussed, with adjustments in the Operating, Enterprise, and CIP Budgets. The Operating Budget surplus decreased due to health and welfare expenses and workers' compensation rates. The CIP Budget deficit increased due to additional personnel expenses. The Enterprise Budget deficit decreased due to reduced part-time salaries. The Combined Budget shows a deficit, reducing the projected ending fund balance. The final FY2016 Budget ensures priorities are funded and improves program and service performance.

The meeting addressed the adoption of the FY2015 Final Budget, as required by Public Resources Code Section 5788. The Board reviewed resource allocations and the preliminary budget. The Operating Budget had no adjustments, and the Enterprise and CIP Budgets remained consistent with previous presentations. The District has an irrevocable trust for Other Post Retirement Benefits (OPEB), and no contributions were made this year as interest earnings exceeded expenses. The FY2015 Recommended Final Budget increased the operating surplus through the reduction of overstated part-time salaries. The CIP Budget maintained a deficit, and the Enterprise Budget also showed a deficit. The Combined Budget showed a surplus, increasing the projected ending fund balance.