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LAFCO adopts final FY2019–20 budget totaling roughly $297,342
Summary
LAFCO approved its final fiscal year 2019–20 budget after a presentation from the executive officer; the budget includes a 15% reserve (about $45,000) and an estimated carryover of roughly $27,230 into the next year.
At the May 17 meeting, LAFCO adopted its final budget for fiscal year 2019–20 following a presentation by the executive officer, Mr. Gobel. He said there were no substantive changes since the prior presentation and walked commissioners through line items including a reserve and noted legal services had been higher than expected.
Gobel said the commission had set aside a reserve of about $45,000 (approximately 15 percent of the annual budget) and that the year‑end figures left a carryover of roughly $27,230 into the coming fiscal year. He also said he had lowered his executive officer salary estimate for the coming year and that CalAFCO membership dues and travel/training costs rose slightly.
Commissioner Haney moved to request the full FY2020 amount of $297,342. Public comment on the budget was opened and none was submitted. The motion to approve the budget as presented was seconded and approved without objection.
Commissioners and staff characterized the budget as generally on track, with the single notable exception of higher legal costs related to onboarding LAFCO’s legal team and additional work requested of counsel. The commission’s approval sets the spending authority for the coming fiscal year and asks staff to report on expenditure developments as needed.
Outcome: Budget approved as presented; amount discussed was $297,342 and a 15 percent reserve (~$45,000) was noted.
