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Board reallocates AB 102 funds to emergency repairs at Bishop Pajaro Mansion, leaves remaining restoration in CIP
Summary
The board approved shifting $3.155 million in AB 102 funds to emergency envelope and storm repairs at the historic Bishop Pajaro Mansion, leaving about $791,000 and additional upgrade work listed for future CIP consideration.
The Board of Supervisors approved a staff request April 15 to reallocate $3,155,412 in state AB 102 funds from a long‑planned upgrade project to pay immediate emergency repairs at the Bishop Pajaro Mansion (the former Pajaro Valley Mansion), a county‑owned historic property that sustained storm and flood damage in 2023.
What staff asked for County staff said heavy rains and flooding damaged the mansion’s crawl space, HVAC and fire suppression systems and caused water intrusion to exterior envelope components. Staff requested an intra‑CIP transfer of AB 102 funds from the renovation/upgrades budget to the emergency repair project so the county can meet the December 2025 expenditure deadline for those state funds and complete the building envelope repairs before undertaking interior accessibility upgrades.
Board action and funding details - The board authorized the transfer of approximately $3.155 million from project 4072 (upgrade/restoration) to project 723218 (emergency repairs). - Staff reported the transfer will leave an unfunded balance of roughly $791,000 for project elements that were deferred (including tower stabilization work). Those remaining needs were placed in the CIP for consideration in the FY 2025–26 budget round.
Why it matters The mansion is on the National Register and the county manages the property as a historic asset. County staff emphasized that fixing the envelope, windows, roof and exterior elements is a priority to prevent further deterioration; interior accessibility upgrades (new stair and lift) will follow once the building is watertight and state funds are expended in time.
Next steps The board directed the auditor and CAO to process the fund transfer and asked the budget director to identify options for covering the remaining unfunded balance in next year’s CIP. Staff said the tower repairs are being deferred pending additional funding.
Ending Supervisors said protecting the historic building and ensuring timely expenditure of state funds justified the reallocation. The board approved the action and asked staff to return if additional appropriation is needed.
