COUNTY OF SAN MATEO

Inter-Departmental Correspondence

County Counsel

 

DATE:

October 23, 2008

BOARD MEETING DATE:

November 18, 2008

SPECIAL NOTICE/HEARING:

None

VOTE REQUIRED:

4/5

 

TO:

Honorable Board of Supervisors

FROM:

County Counsel

SUBJECT:

Appropriation Transfer Request

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) transferring $1,248,908 from revenue sources to department reserves account.

 

VISION ALIGNMENT:

Commitment: Responsive, effective and collaborative government

Goal 20: Government decisions are based on careful consideration of future impact, rather than temporary relief or immediate gain.

 

BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:

On July 24, 2008, the County settled a personal injury lawsuit brought by the San Mateo Public Guardian on behalf of a disabled conservatee. As a result of the settlement, attorney’s fees were awarded to the County Counsel in the amount of $1,248,908. These fees represent miscellaneous, unanticipated revenues to the office. It is respectfully requested that the attorney’s fees be appropriated in department reserves.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

The total amount of the unanticipated revenue of $1,248,908 will be added to the Department’s FY 2008-09 Adopted Budget through the accompanying ATR. There is no impact to Net County Cost.