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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS
Supervisor John Gioia, District I
Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor Diane Burgis, District III
Supervisor Ken Carlson, District IV
Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V
Clerk of the Board (925) 655-2000
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Monday, April 22, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
Monday and Tuesday, April 22-23, 2024
1.CALL TO ORDER; ROLL CALL
District I Supervisor John Gioia, District II Supervisor Candace
Andersen, District III Supervisor Diane Burgis, District IV
Supervisor Ken Carlson, and District V Supervisor Federal D.
Glover
Present:
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3."The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves."
~Helen Keller
3.CLOSED SESSION (Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9 a.m.)
There were no reports from closed session .
CS.1
.
Claim of Marc Jon Caviglia.24-1169
Attachments:Claim of Marc Jon Caviglia.pdf
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code § 54956.9(d)(2): [One potential Case.]
1.Claim of Marc Jon Caviglia
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5.CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS (Items listed as C.1 through C.102 on the following
agenda) – Items are subject to removal from Consent Calendar by request of any
Supervisor. Items removed from the Consent Calendar will be considered with the
Discussion Items.
District I Supervisor Gioia, Andersen, District III Supervisor
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V
Supervisor Glover
Aye:
Result:Passed
6.DISCUSSION ITEMS
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D.1.CONDUCT hearing on the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Contra
Costa County and Special District Budgets, receive department
presentations, receive public comment, provide direction and take related
actions. (Monica Nino, County Administrator; Adam Nguyen, County
Finance Director; Tim Ewell, Chief Assistant County Administrator)
Department Presentations Scheduled for April 22, 2024:
1. County Administrator’s Office
2. Clerk-Recorder and Registrar of Voters
3. Auditor Controller
4. Health Services
5. Employment and Human Services
6. Animal Services
7. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
8. Library
Public comment on the above budget presentations and any other budget
items.
Department Presentations Tentatively Scheduled for April 23, 2024:
1. Sheriff-Coroner
2. District Attorney
3. Public Defender
4. Probation
5. Public Works
Public comment on the above budget presentations and any other budget
items.
24-1211
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Attachments:FY24-25 Recommended Budget Book
1. CAO FY24-25 Budget Overview
2. Clerk-Recorder FY24-25 Budget Presentation
3. Office of the Auditor-Controller FY24-25 Budget Presentation
4. Health Services FY24-25 Budget Presentation
5. EHSD FY24-25 Budget Presentation
6. Animal Services FY24-25 Budget Presentation
7. Contra Costa Fire Protection FY24-25 Budget Presentation
8. Library FY24-25 Budget Presentation
9. Sheriffs Office FY24-25 Budget Presentation
10. District Attorney FY24-25 Budget Presentation
11. Public Defender FY24-25 Budget Presentation
12. Probation FY24-25 Budget Presentation
13. Public Works FY24-25 Budget Presentation
MXCAB Priority Recommendations.pdf
Revised EHSD BOS Budget Presentation_2024_FINAL 04212024
ms.pdf
MXCAB funding recommendations - $28M one-time - April 2024.pdf
Correspondence Received.pdf
Speakers: Crystal Blanton, Lincoln Families; Sara Gurdian, Contra Costa Budget Justice Coalition;
Edith Rosekind; Rachel Rosekind; Mariana Moore, Ensuring Opportunity Campaign; Sandra
Naughton, First 5; Michelle Jackson, Youth Services Bureau; Gigi Crowder, Imalave, Contra Costa
Youth Services Bureau; John Dante; Jan Warren; Elder Desiree Rushing; Melvin Willis, Alliance
Of Californians For Community Empowerment (ACCE), Racial Justice Coalition; Nacher Facher,
Dan Geiger, Human Services Alliance; Stephanie Hochman, Bay Area Community Resources;
Lauren Crutsinger; Julia Aguirre; Phil Arnold, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI);
Johana Gurdian, Healthy Contra Costa; Debra Ballinger, United Latino Voices; Stephanie Taddeo;
Janette Kennedy, Food Security Collaborative; Steven Smith, NAMI; Chaplain Jeralyn
Brown-Blueford, NAMI; Wanda Johnson, NAMI; Akii, NAMI; Rita Schank, Ujima Family
Recovery Services; Patricia Granados, Sherina Criswell, Daniel Petrie, Family And Childrens
Services; Reginald Perry; Rashonda;, Rena Moore, Linda Waters, Marena Brown; Regina Berny,
Monument Impact; Xxx Able Community Development Foundation, Tumani Drew, Young
Women’s Freedom Center; Nicole Dignos; Bara Sapir; Tachina Garrett, Antioch, (ACCE); Michelle
Hayes; Hailey Solares; Caller 5748; Frank Sterling; Shana Darby, Meals On Wheels; Melvin Willis;
Jill Kleiner; Diana Honig; J Chung, Executive Dir Community Health For Asians; Bessie Trammel;
Brieannah Young Women’s Freedom Center; Caitlin Sly, Food Bank Of CC&S; Jan Warren;
Kalia; Solomon Belette, East Contra Costa ACCE; Judith Ortiz, Director, Monument Impact;
Erynn Chavis; Jenessa; Mica Herrera, Young Women’s Freedom Center; Kimora, Young Women’s
Freedom Center;
Written commentary provided by: Dan Geiger, Director, Human Services Alliance of Contra Costa;
Lisa Bodine, Director, Meals on Wheels-Diablo Region; Sara Gurdian, Contra Costa Budget Justice
Coalition; Courtney Pal, Resources for Community Development; Doug Leich, Multifaith Action
Coalition; Elaine Cortez Schroth, Contra Costa Human Services Alliance (attached).
1.OPENED and CONDUCTED a public hearing to receive input on the
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Contra Costa County and
Special District Budgets.
2.RECEIVED budget presentations from the listed departments for April
22-23, 2024
3.RECEIVED public comment on the budget presentations and any other
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budget items.
4.ACKNOWLEDGED that delivering core services, maintaining top credit
ratings, minimizing debt, meeting labor contract obligations, and
maintenance of the County's physical assets remain a priority of the
Board of Supervisors over the long term;
5.ACKNOWLEDGED that the Recommended Budget balances annual
estimated expenditures with estimated revenues in FY24-25;
6.ACKNOWLEDGED that the Recommended Budget does not include
any funding changes that may occur in the State of California’s FY24-
25 budget;
7.RE-AFFIRMED the Board of Supervisors’ policy prohibiting the use of
County General Purpose Revenue to backfill State and Federal revenue
cuts;
8.PROVIDED direction to the County Administrator for $17,502,400 in
one-time allocations for Measure X, including:
Department Allocation Description FY24-25
One-time Allocations
Clerk-Recorder Mapping Prejudice Project $72,400
Library Facilities Deferred Maintenance $1,900,000
EHSD South County Family Justice Center $2,500,000
CCCFPD Evacuation software (3-year license) and vegetation management $1,500,000
ORESJ African American Holistic Wellness Center & related services $7,500,000
CAO Innovation Fund $2,000,000
EHSD Community-based services for seniors and disabled residents $1,000,000
EHSD Food security $1,000,000
CAO MXCAB retreat and needs assessments (10,000 per year)$30,000
$17,502,400
9.DIRECTED the County Administrator to claim $37,544,395 in remaining
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds (CSLFRF) to offset a portion of the General Fund
subsidy to the Hospital Enterprise Fund in FY23-24;
10.DIRECTED the County Administrator to include a new General Fund
reserve designation of “Assigned” fund balance in the amount of
$37,544,395 at the conclusion of FY23-24 in recognition of FEMA
claims that have not yet been obligated or received;
11.DIRECTED the County Administrator to return to the Board of
Supervisors at least annually on the status of the County’s COVID-19
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FEMA Public Assistance program claims and DETERMINE whether to
reduce the $37,544,395 “Assigned” fund balance designation in
amounts consistent with COVID-19 FEMA payments received by the
County, and hold public processes such as workshops and town halls
to seek community input on how to allocate available funds.
12.ACKNOWLEDGED that the Recommended Budget includes a specific
appropriation of $20M for contingency, and that the Board also
maintains its ability to manage General Fund contingencies during the
fiscal year by use of fund balance and reserve funds;
13.ACKNOWLEDGED that any program increases or restoration of any
recommended program reductions will require an equivalent reduction
in funds from other County priorities in order to adhere to our
balanced budget policy;
14.DIRECTED the County Administrator to prepare for consideration by
the Board of Supervisors on May 21, 2024, position additions and
eliminations necessary to carry out Board action on the
Recommended Budget;
15.DIRECTED the County Administrator to prepare for Board adoption on
May 21, 2024, the FY24-25 County and Special District Budgets, as
modified, to incorporate the changes directed by the Board during
these public hearings, including:
1.Revising the budget for Animal Services as proposed by the
department, reducing total budgeted expenditures and revenues
by $1,224,922, and withholding 4 FTE positions;
2.Appropriating $17,502,400 for the specified one-time expenditure
allocations for Measure X
16.DIRECTED a report back from EHSD in July on a plan to allocate $5M
for a potential guaranteed income pilot project, including the intended
populations to be served, expected outcomes, how much in stipends
for how long, overhead, evaluation, and opportunities for matched
funding;
17.DIRECTED a report back from the County Administrator and Human
Resources Department on opportunities to streamline policies and
procedures to improve County recruitment and retention of
employees; and
18.CLOSED the public hearing.
Motion:Gioia
GloverSecond:
District I Supervisor Gioia, Andersen, District III Supervisor
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V
Supervisor Glover
Aye:
Result:Passed
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D.2.RECEIVE the Sheriff's Oversight Report for the quarter ending March 31,
2024. (David Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner)
24-1212
Attachments:Quarterly Report Q1 2024
Speakers: John; No Name Given.
District I Supervisor Gioia, Andersen, District III Supervisor
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V
Supervisor Glover
Aye:
Result:Passed
D.3.CONSIDER appointing Ben Winkleblack as Animal Services Director of
Contra Costa County at Step 7 of 9 of the salary range ($15,971.74 /mo),
including all benefits as provided in the current Management Resolution that
apply to the position of Animal Services Director, effective May 6, 2024.
(Timothy Ewell, Chief Assistant County Administrator)
24-1213
Speakers: Anthony; Anna; Lisa Kirk .
.
Motion:Andersen
CarlsonSecond:
D.4 CONSIDER consent item previously removed.
There were no items removed from consent for discussion .
7.ADJOURN in memory of Linda Cardiff, Danville resident
Adjourned today's meeting at 4:59 p.m.
D.5 PUBLIC COMMENT (2 Minutes/Speaker)
Liz Ritchie spoke on the State's projected $73 billion budget deficit, noting that cuts would most
likely be made in health and human service areas, affecting the programs for children, the
low-income and the elderly. She suggested that be considered in discussion of the Measure X
funds.
D.6 CONSIDER reports of Board members.
There were no items reported today.
8.CONSENT CALENDAR
Animal Services
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CONSIDER CONSENT ITEMS
A motion was made by District IV Supervisor Carlson, seconded by District II
Supervisor Andersen, to approve the Consent Agenda . The motion carried by the
following vote:
District I Supervisor Gioia, Andersen, District III Supervisor
Burgis, District IV Supervisor Carlson, and District V
Supervisor Glover
Aye:
Result:Passed
C.1.ACCEPT the monetary donation report from the Animal Services
Department, which describes the source and value of each gift received by
Animal Services for FY 2023/24, Quarter 3: January 1, 2024 through March
31, 2024. (No fiscal impact)
24-1127
Attachments:ABF Donations FY 2023-24 Q3
approved
Airport
C.2.APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Airports, or designee, to
execute a month-to-month hangar rental agreement with Grace
Gatpandan, for a north-facing hangar at Buchanan Field Airport effective
April 5, 2024, in the monthly amount of $380, Pacheco area. (100%
Airport Enterprise Fund)
24-1128
Attachments:Hangar Rental Agmt pg 4-5_CCR C-5
approved
Clerk of the Board
C.3.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-139 proclaiming April 2024 as
Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Month, as recommended by
Supervisor Glover.
RES
2024-139
Attachments:Signed Resolution No. 2024-139.pdf
adopted
C.4.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-143 proclaiming May 16, 2024 as "Bike to
Work Day" and May 2024 as "Bike to Wherever Days" in Contra Costa
County, and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator to sign a
memorandum requesting County Department Heads to participate in
outreach efforts to their employees for Bike to Work Day and Bike to
Wherever Days, as recommended by the Conservation and Development
and Public Works Department Directors .
RES
2024-143
Attachments:Attachment A - 2024 Bike to Work Day Memo
Attachment B - 2024 Bike to Work Day Flyer
Signed Resolution No. 2024-143.pdf
adopted
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C.5.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-140 proclaiming April 2024 as National
Volunteer Month, as recommended by Supervisor Glover.
RES
2024-140
Attachments:Signed Resolution No. 2024-140.pdf
adopted
C.6.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-141 declaring May 2024 as CalFresh
Awareness Month, as recommended by the Employment and Human
Services Director.
RES
2024-141
Attachments:Signed Resolution No. 2024-141.pdf
adopted
C.7.ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-142 recognizing Robert Austin, for his 35
years of service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public
Works Director.
RES
2024-142
Attachments:Signed Resolution No. 2024-142.pdf
adopted
C.8.APPOINT Catherine Reed to the Family and Children's Trust
Committee District 1 seat for a term ending on September 30, 2025, as
recommended by Supervisor Gioia.
24-1130
Attachments:Reed, Catherine (redacted) 12-27-23
approved
C.9.APPOINT Waleed Akbar to the City (central subregion) Representative
seat to a new term ending on June 30, 2027 and Dallas Elliott to the
Unincorporated (central sub-region) Representative seat to complete the
current term ending on June 30, 2025 on the Affordable Housing
Finance Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations
Committee.
24-1131
Attachments:AHFC Applicant_Akbar, Waleed
AHFC Applicant_Elliot, Dallas
AHFC Applicant_Gallon, Keycha
AHFC Applicant_Lafrades, Janelle
approved
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C.10
.
APPOINT Kenneth Miller to the Board of Supervisors Representative
seat and Steven Quinly to the Public #3 seat on the Treasury Oversight
Committee to terms that will begin on May 1, 2024 and expire on April
30, 2028; and DECLARE vacant the Board of Supervisors Alternate
Representative seat held by Kenneth Miller and DIRECT the Clerk of
the Board of post the vacancy, as recommended by the Internal
Operations Committee.
24-1132
Attachments:Albers, Michael (TOC) 03-11-24_Redacted
Andrews, Floy (TOC) 03-15-24_Redacted
Beraz, Mari (TOC) 03-27-24_Redacted
Elliott, Dallas (TOC) 03-11-24_Redacted
Hazarika, Gaurab (TOC) 03-11-24_Redacted
Miller, Kenneth (TOC) 03-27-24_Redacted
Quinly, Steven (TOC) 03-26-24_Redacted
Reyes-Erazo Hector (TOC) 04-03-24
Yow Bruce (TOC) 04-05-24_redacted
Attachment 2: Treasury Oversight Committee Roster 04.01.24 (002)
Vacancy Notice.pdf
approved
C.11
.
APPOINT Dena Acosta-Beere to the At-Large #1 Seat on the Contra
Costa Commission for Women and Girls for a term expiring February
28, 2025, as recommended by the Family and Human Services
Committee.
24-1133
Attachments:CCCWG Roster Redacted
Acosta-Beere Dena Application Redacted
approved
C.12
.
APPOINT Daniela Parasidis to the County Superintendent of Schools
Seat, Julie Bautista to the County School and Community College
Districts Seat, and Glenn Pena to the Alternate County School and
Community College Districts Seat on the Treasury Oversight
Committee, as recommended by the Internal Operations Committee .
24-1134
Attachments:Parasidis, Daniela TOC Application_redacted
TOC Reappointment Letter Daniela Parasidis 2024
Bautista, Julie TOC Application_redacted
TOC Reappointment Letter Julie Bautista 2024
Pena Glenn TOC Application_redacted
TOC Reappointment Letter Glenn Pena 2024
approved
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C.13
.
ACCEPT the resignation of Shawni Goudarzi, DECLARE a vacancy in
Seat B2 – American Heart Association Representative, on the
Emergency Medical Care Committee for a term ending September 30,
2024 and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post this vacancy, as
recommended by the Health Services Director.
24-1135
Attachments:Vacancy Notice.pdf
approved
C.14
.
ACCEPT the resignation of Felipe Solis, DECLARE vacant the At-large
Alternate seat on the Fish and Wildlife Committee, which has a term
ending December 31, 2024, and DIRECT the Clerk of the Board to post
the vacancy, as recommended by the Conservation and Development
Director.
24-1136
Attachments:Vacancy Notice.pdf
approved
C.15
.
APPROVE the Bylaws of the African American Holistic Wellness and
Resource Hub Feasibility Study Steering Committee, as recommended
by the Equity Committee
24-1137
Attachments:African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility
Study Steering Committee Bylaws.rev3.6.24
approved
Communications & Media
C.16
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, on
behalf of the Office of Communication and Media to execute a purchase
order with Key Code Media, Inc., subject to Key Code Media's Master
Service Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $3,724 to provide
high-performance high-capacity shared media server support with asset
management for storing video, photo, and audio files from March 16,
2024 through February 28, 2025.
24-1138
approved
Conservation & Development
C.17
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Conservation and Development
Director, or designee, to execute a memorandum of understanding with
Byron Union School District to contribute $38,000 of County park fee
funds towards the completion of the multipurpose building at Byron
Family Playground, for the period June 13, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
(100% Park Dedication and Park Impact Fees)
24-1139
approved
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County Administration
C.18
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-144 approving a side letter of agreement
modifying the Memorandum of Understanding between the County of
Contra Costa and the Deputy Sheriffs Association (DSA) Rank and File
Unit, to clarify the process for promoting from the Sheriff Recruits
(6X7A) classification to the Deputy Sheriff Recruits (6X7A)
classification.
RES
2024-144
Attachments:Fully Executed DSA RF Side Letter (Recruit Probation)
adopted
C.19
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-145 approving a side letter of agreement
modifying the memorandum of understanding ("MOU") between Contra
Costa County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association ("DSA")
Management Unit, to allow the Office of the Sheriff to receive the entire
employment list in ranked order when recruiting for the classifications of
Lieutenant (6XHA) or Captain (6XDA).
RES
2024-145
Attachments:DSA Side Letter - Management - Fully Executed - Rule of the List
adopted
C.20
.
ADOPT the County's 2024-2025 State Controller's Recommended
Budget Schedules for Countywide Funds and Special Districts, as
recommended by the County Administrator.
24-1140
Attachments:FY2024-25 Recommended State Schedules.pdf
approved
C.21
.
APPROVE the official list of persons to serve, in priority order, as
standby officers for the County Administrator, as recommended by the
County Administrator.
24-1141
approved
C.22
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to
execute the Public Safety Maintenance of Effort (MOE) Certification
Form for Fiscal Year 2023/24 and to submit the MOE Certificate form to
the County Auditor-Controller. (100% State Proposition 172 Funds)
24-1142
Attachments:FY23-24 Prop 172 MOE-Contra Costa
approved
County Counsel
C.23
.
RECEIVE public report of litigation settlement agreements that became
final during the period February 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024.
24-1143
approved
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District Attorney
C.24
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney, or designee, to
apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice Smart Prosecution
Innovative Prosecution Solutions Grant in an amount of up to $350,000,
to transition to paperless electronic filing for the period October 1, 2024
through September 30, 2026. (100% Federal)
24-1144
approved
C.25
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney, or designee, to
apply for and accept the U.S. Department of Justice Fiscal Year 2024
Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program Grant, in an
amount of up to $200,000 for the implementation of a staff health and
wellness program for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
(100% Federal)
24-1145
approved
C.26
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the District Attorney, or designee, to
execute an agreement with the City of San Jose to receive revenue in an
amount not to exceed $75,000, for training, supplies, and equipment to
investigate computer crimes that target youth for the period January 1,
2024 through February 28, 2025; and APPROVE Budget Amendment
No. BDA-24-00220 authorizing revenue appropriations from the City of
San Jose in the amount of $75,000 to the District Attorney's Office.
(100% State)
24-1146
Attachments:BDA-24-00220.pdf
approved
Employment & Human Services
C.27
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services
Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Young
Men’s Christian Association of the East Bay to increase the payment
limit by $61,922 to a new payment limit not to exceed $1,197,568 to
implement a Head Start and Early Head Start Program Cost of Living
Adjustment with no change to the term July 1, 2023, through June 30,
2024. (100% Federal)
24-1147
approved
C.28
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services
Director, or designee, to execute a contract with Fiscal Experts, Inc. (dba
Time Study Buddy) in an amount not to exceed $236,040 for
maintenance of the online time study application software for the period
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. (59% Federal, 35% State, 6%
County)
24-1148
approved
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C.29
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services
Director, or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Friends of
the Port dba Working Waterfront Coalition, to increase the payment
limit by $125,000 to an amount not to exceed $325,000 to develop and
implement short-term training for employment opportunities in the
marine trades, hire and manage the instructors, instructional materials,
stipends, and hand and power tools with no change to the term
November 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024. (100% Federal)
24-1149
approved
C.30
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and Human Services
Director, or designee, to execute a non-financial agreement with
California State University, East Bay for the student work experience
program and use of the Community Services Bureau Head Start
Childcare facilities for the period January 1, 2024, through December
31, 2029. (No fiscal impact)
24-1150
approved
C.31
.
RATIFY the High Road Training Partnership (HRTP2) grant
application; and APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Employment and
Human Services Director, or designee, to accept funding in an amount
not to exceed $500,000, and execute a contract agreement with the
California Workforce Development Board, and any extensions or
amendments thereof, pursuant to HRTP2 program guidelines, for the
period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025. (100% State, no County
match)
24-1151
approved
Fire Protection District
C.32
.
Acting as the governing body of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District, APPROVE the donation of Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District surplus equipment to the Plumas Eureka Fire
Department and the Coffee Creek Volunteer Fire District. (No fiscal
impact)
24-1170
approved
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C.33
.
Acting as the Governing Board of the County of Contra Costa and the
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, APPROVE and
AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board, the County Administrator and the
Fire Chief, or designees, to execute First Amendments to the Installment
Sale Agreement and Project Fund Agreement related to the County's
2021 Lease Revenue Bonds recognizing the addition of the Fire District
Communications Center project as a capital project eligible for
reimbursement from bond proceeds. (No additional fiscal impact)
24-1171
Attachments:First Amendment to Project Fund Agreement - 2021 Lease Revenue
Bonds
First Amendment to Installment Sale Agreement - 2021 Lease
Revenue Bonds
approved
Health Services
C.34
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to
pay $64,529 to Olympus America Inc. for a duodenovideoscope for the
Operating Room at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, as
recommended by the Health Services Director. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
24-1174
approved
C.35
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to
pay Wellsky Corporation $9,564 for the WellSky Scheduling
Subscription for the period from April 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025,
as recommended by the Health Services Director. (50% State; 50%
County General Fund)
24-1175
approved
C.36
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller, or designee, to
pay $40,377 to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, for the provision
of additional coordination of food services and medical nutrition therapy
services provided to County residents diagnosed with human
immunodeficiency virus disease during the period September 13, 2023
through February 29, 2024 as recommended by the Health Services
Director. (100% Ryan White HIV Treatment Modernization Act)
24-1176
approved
C.37
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Vizient, Inc., effective April 1,
2024, to increase the payment limit by $64,040 to an amount not to
exceed $499,040 and extend the term from December 31, 2026 to
September 30, 2027 for patient safety organization services for Contra
Costa Health. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1177
approved
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C.38
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Cross Country Staffing, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $5,500,000 to provide temporary medical and specialty
staffing services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health
Centers for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100%
Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1178
approved
C.39
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APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Olympus America Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $439,806 to provide preventative maintenance and repair
services for endoscopic equipment at Contra Costa Regional Medical
and Health Centers for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
(100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1179
approved
C.40
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract Metropolitan Van and Storage Inc ., in an amount
not to exceed $800,000 to provide moving services, furniture staging and
equipment storage for the Public Health Department for the period April
1, 2024 through March 31, 2027. (12.5% American Rescue Plan Act;
10% Public Health Emergency Preparedness-Cities Readiness Initiative
Fund; 25% Future of Public Health Fund; 52.5% County General Fund)
24-1180
approved
C.41
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc ., in an
amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to provide temporary medical staffing
services at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers
for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
24-1181
approved
C.42
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with AYA Healthcare, Inc ., in an amount not to
exceed $3,000,000 to provide temporary nursing staff for Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period July 1, 2024
through June 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1182
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.43
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Medical Solutions, L.L.C. (dba Nebraska
Medical Solutions), in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 to provide
temporary nursing and medical staff at Contra Costa Regional Medical
Center, Health Centers and County Detention Facilities for the period
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1183
approved
C.44
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Comprehensive Psychiatric Services, A
Medical Group (dba Comprehensive Psychiatric Services), in an amount
not to exceed $600,000 to provide psychiatry, behavioral health services
therapy, to Contra Costa Health Plan members and county recipients for
the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa
Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
24-1184
approved
C.45
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Jamal J. Zaka, M.D., in an amount not to
exceed $1,230,000 to provide pulmonology services at Contra Costa
Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period April 1, 2024
through March 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1185
approved
C.46
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Cactus Healthcare Resources,
LLC, effective April 1, 2024, to increase the payment limit by
$4,000,000 to an amount not to exceed $6,820,000 and to extend the
term through December 31, 2026 for additional consultation, training
and technical assistance to the Contra Costa Health’s Information
Systems Unit. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1186
approved
C.47
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with The Board of Trustees of the
Leland Stanford Junior University, to extend the term from May 31,
2024 through September 30, 2024 with no change in the amount payable
to the County of $161,787 for continuation of the Contra Costa Health
Choosing Change program to study the impact of a psychosocial,
community reinforcement approach to treating patients in recovery. (No
County match)
24-1187
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.48
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Allegis Group Holdings, Inc. (dba
TEKsystems, Inc.), to increase the payment limit by $14,000,000 to a
new payment limit of $26,000,000 and to extend the term through
December 31, 2026 for additional temporary candidacy services and/or
direct placement candidates for the Contra Costa Health Information
Systems Unit. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1188
approved
C.49
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Psynergy Programs, Inc ., to
increase the payment limit by $205,000 to an amount not to
exceed$655,267 for additional residential care service sites for adults
diagnosed with Serious Mental Illness and Serious Persistent Mental
Illness, with no change in the term ending June 30, 2024. (86% Mental
Health Realignment; 14% Mental Health Services Act)
24-1189
approved
C.50
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a cancellation agreement with James Pak MD Incorporated,
for their existing anesthesiology contract, effective at the end of business
on April 30, 2024. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1190
approved
C.51
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Creekside Operating Company, LP (dba
Creekside Healthcare Center), in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 to
provide skilled nursing facility services for Contra Costa Health Plan
members and county recipients for the period March 1, 2024 through
February 28, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
24-1191
approved
C.52
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with City of Oakland, to increase the
amount payable to County by $2,142,424 to an amount not to exceed
$3,095,412 and extend the term from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2026 for
continued participation in the Housing Opportunities for Persons with
HIV-AIDS Program. (No County match)
24-1192
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.53
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Napa Solano SANE/SART, in an amount not
to exceed $504,000 to provide sexual assault examinations at Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Centers for the
period April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2026. (100% Hospital
Enterprise Fund I)
24-1193
approved
C.54
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of
Developmental Services, to extend the term through June 15, 2024 with
no change in the amount payable to County of $317,000 to continue
providing specialty health ambassadors to promote equity and reduce
disparities for persons with developmental disabilities. (No County
match)
24-1194
approved
C.55
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with the California Department of Public Health, to
pay the County an amount not to exceed $108,539 for the LabAspire
Public Health Laboratory Director Fellowship Program for the period
January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026. (No County match)
24-1195
approved
C.56
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with the California Mental Health Services
Authority, to pay the County in an amount not to exceed $24,000 for the
Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Program for the period
January 18, 2024 through January 17, 2026. (No County match)
24-1196
approved
C.57
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Q Metrics, Inc., to increase the
payment limit by $60,009 to a new payment limit of $176,421 to provide
additional Timely Access Provider Appointment Availability Survey
services for Contra Costa Health Plan with no change in the term ending
April 30, 2024. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
24-1197
approved
C.58
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute an amendment agreement with the California Department of
Health Care Services, to extend the term through June 30, 2025 for
continuation of Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant
services for County’s community behavioral health services. (No County
match)
24-1198
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.59
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute an amendment with the California Department of Public
Health, to increase the total amount payable to the County by $327,954
to an amount not to exceed $16,916,298 for additional Supplemental
Food Program services for Women, Infants and Children with no change
in the original term ending September 30, 2025. (No County match)
24-1199
approved
C.60
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with A.B.L.E. Community Development
Foundation in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide community
health worker certification trainings, community outreach and mental
wellness education for the Southeast Asian community for the period
January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% Mental Health Services
Act)
24-1200
approved
C.61
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with California Eye Clinic, in an amount not to
exceed $4,500,000 to provide ophthalmology, optometry, and
ambulatory surgery center services for Contra Costa Health Plan
members and county recipients for the period May 1, 2024 through April
30, 2027. (100% Contra Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
24-1201
approved
C.62
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute an amendment agreement with the State of California Health
and Human Services Agency, California Department of Public Health, to
decrease the amount payable to the County by $486,706 to a new total of
$730,059 and extend the term from December 31, 2025 to January 31,
2026 for the Disease Intervention Specialist Workforce Development
Project. (No County match)
24-1202
approved
C.63
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract amendment with Early Childhood Mental Health
Program, to provide additional cost survey and attestation services as
required by California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal
implementation with no change in the payment limit of $3,944,625 or
term ending June 30, 2024. (76% Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnostic and Treatment; 24% Mental Health Services Act)
24-1203
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.64
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Francis M. Wright, Jr., M.D., in an amount not
to exceed $225,000 to provide obstetrics and gynecology services at
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers for the period
April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027. (100% Hospital Enterprise Fund
I)
24-1204
approved
C.65
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Omnicell, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$136,125 to provide an automated medication dispensing system and
software for Contra Costa Health patient care for the period April 23,
2024 through April 22, 2029. (74% Hospital Enterprise Fund I; 26%
County General Fund)
24-1205
approved
C.66
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with Kopetsky LLC, in an amount not to exceed
$620,000 to provide data analytics consultation and technical assistance
for the Health Services Department’s Information Systems Unit for the
period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026. (100% Hospital Enterprise
Fund I)
24-1206
approved
C.67
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with International Rescue Committee, Inc ., in an
amount not to exceed $250,000 to provide culturally appropriate mental
health services focusing on overcoming trauma and alienation for
Central American and West Asian newcomers in Contra Costa County
for the period January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (100% Mental
Health Services Act)
24-1207
approved
C.68
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute a contract with KP LLC, in an amount not to exceed $500,000
to provide professional design, technical assistance, printing, publication
and distribution of Contra Costa Health Plan Membership materials for
the period March 1, 2023 through February 28, 2025.(100% Contra
Costa Health Plan Enterprise Fund II)
24-1208
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.69
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Health Services Director, or designee,
to execute on behalf of the County a contract from the California
Department of Public Health, Office of AIDS, as required for the lawful
disclosure of HIV/AIDS case data to the County’s Public Health
Division, for a period of five years from the date of execution .
(Non-financial)
24-1209
approved
C.70
.
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26276 to adjust the hours
of various classifications two registered nurse positions in Contra Costa
Health Services Department. (Cost Savings- Federal Medi-Cal; Cost
Increase- Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1210
Attachments:P300-26276
Signed P300 26276.pdf
approved
Human Resources
C.71
.
ADOPT Position Resolution No. 26274 to add one (1) Executive
Secretary - Exempt (unrepresented) and cancel one (1) Administrative
Services Assistant II (represented) in the Department of Child Support
Services. (Cost savings)
24-1172
Attachments:Position Adjustment Request.docx
Signed P300 26274.pdf
approved
C.72
.
ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 26275 to approve and
authorize the Employment and Human Services Director, or designee, to
reallocate forty (40) vacant full-time Social Services Program Assistant
(X0SA) positions, twenty (20) vacant Eligibility Worker I (XHWA)
positions, one (1) vacant Eligibility Worker II (XHVA) position, and
three (3) vacant Eligibility Worker III (XHTB) positions, and reclassify
nineteen (19) filled full-time Eligibility Worker I (XHWA) positions and
their incumbents, effective 01/22/2024 to the classification of Social
Services Program Assistant I (X0WD) (represented) at salary plan and
grade 255 1001 ($5,079.29 - $5,333.26) in the Employment and Human
Services Department.
24-1173
Attachments:P300 SSPA 1 TMP 3596 P300 26275 BOS Date 4.23.24.docx
Attachment A to Position Adjustment 26275 (002).docx
2024-04-22 C.72 Attachment B to Position Adjustment 26275.pdf
Signed P300 26275_.pdf
approved
Information and Technology
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.73
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Information Officer, or
designee, to execute a contract with CDW Government LLC in an
amount not to exceed $775,000 to provide Ergotron CareFit Slim carts,
Tangent computers, professional services to install the carts at the Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers, and a six (6) year
Ergotron maintenance agreement, for the period of April 1, 2024 through
March 31, 2030. (Hospital Enterprise Fund I)
24-1214
approved
C.74
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the
Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with General
Datatech, L.P. (GDT), subject to GDT’s Terms of Use and F5 Networks
Maintenance Agreement, in an amount not to exceed $44,000 to renew
F5 Networks hardware maintenance and support services for the period
of March 12, 2024, through March 11, 2025. (100% User Departments)
24-1215
approved
C.76
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the
Chief Information Officer, to execute a purchase order with AT&T
Corporation in an amount not to exceed $1,350,000 for the purchase of
Cisco networking equipment. (100% User Departments)
24-1217
approved
Library
C.77
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with WP Company,
LLC, in an amount not to exceed $26,514 for a Washington Post Digital
Edition subscription for the period May 15, 2024 through May 14, 2025.
(100% Library Fund)
24-1152
approved
C.78
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Librarian, a purchase order with Zoom Video
Communications, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $10,440 for 32
Enterprise Essentials licenses and 1 Webinar 1000 license for the period
March 25, 2024 through March 24, 2025.
24-1153
approved
C.79
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to
apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the Dean and
Margaret Lesher Foundation to refresh library books and materials at the
Juvenile Hall Library, for the period April 1, 2024 through March 31,
2027. (No County match)
24-1154
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice
C.80
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Co-Directors of the Office of Racial
Equity and Social Justice to release a Request for Proposals to solicit the
services of a firm/consultant to conduct a feasibility study for a County
African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub, as
recommended by the Equity Committee.
24-1155
Attachments:African American Holistic Wellness and Resource Hub Feasibility
Study RFP _Equity Committee approval, 4.15.24
approved
Probation/Reentry and Justice
C.81
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the Chief Probation Officer, a purchase order with Muck Rack
in an amount not to exceed $23,000 for a media monitoring subscription
for the period May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025. (100% General
Fund)
24-1156
approved
C.82
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to execute, on
behalf of the County Probation Officer, a purchase order with
Blackhawk Network Inc, in an amount not to exceed $5,000 to purchase
Target, Walmart, Uber, Chevron, Savemart and Exxon Mobil gift cards,
to provide stabilization support for Post-Release Community
Supervision clients. (100% State)
24-1157
approved
Public Defender
C.83
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Auditor-Controller's Office to issue a
payment to Dr. Roberta Gambetti, in the amount of $7,650 for
psychological expert services provided to the Public Defender's Office as
a privately retained expert consultant. (100% General Fund)
24-1158
approved
Public Works
C.84
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-146 approving the annual county miles in
the Total Maintained Mileage for County Roads Report, as
recommended by the Public Works Director, Countywide. (No fiscal
impact)
RES
2024-146
Attachments:Exhibit A - Contra Costa County Road Mileage
adopted
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.85
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-147 approving the Parcel Map and
Subdivision Agreement for minor subdivision MS21-00006, for a
project being developed by John Maes, as recommended by the Public
Works Director, Walnut Creek area. (No fiscal impact)
RES
2024-147
Attachments:Parcel Map
Subdivision Agreement & Improvement Security Bond
Tax Letter
adopted
C.86
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-148 approving and authorizing the Public
Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Coventry Road
between Berkeley Park Boulevard and 324 Coventry Road, on April 25,
2024, from 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of utility pole
replacement, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact)
RES
2024-148
adopted
C.87
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-149 approving and authorizing the Public
Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Colgate Avenue
between Kenyon Avenue and Columbia Avenue, on May 6, 2024, from
8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., for the purpose of a utility pole
replacement, Kensington area. (No fiscal impact)
RES
2024-149
adopted
C.88
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-150 approving and authorizing the Public
Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Norwood
Avenue from Highgate Road to Norwood Place, on May 8, 2024, from
7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of replacing two joint utility
poles, and an existing overhead transformer, Kensington area. (No fiscal
impact)
RES
2024-150
adopted
C.89
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-151 accepting completion of
improvements for the road improvement agreement for development
plan permit DP17-03045, for a project developed by Scannell Properties
#304, LLC, as recommended by the Public Works Director, North
Richmond area. (No fiscal impact)
RES
2024-151
Attachments:Resolution - Accepting Completion of Improvements for Road
Improvements
adopted
C.90
.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-152 accepting completion of
improvements for subdivision SD14-09367 for a project developed by
Michael McGhee, as recommended by the Public Works Director,
Rodeo area. (No fiscal impact)
RES
2024-152
adopted
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.91
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute on behalf of Print & Mail Services a participating addendum
and lease agreement with Xerox Corporation, to lease Xerox printers
over a 60-month lease term commencing April 24, 2024, for an amount
not to exceed $1,200,000, under the terms of a cooperative purchasing
contract available through Omnia Partners Group. (100% User
Departments)
24-1159
Attachments:Approved Sole SOurce
Contra Costa County Print Mail IR120 DPS144 AT1920 2024-3-21
Participating Addendum - Xerox (Omnia Region 4ESC R191104)
032824
approved
C.92
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to submit a grant application to the Metropolitan Transportation
Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments for the Iron
Horse Corridor User Separated Trails Planning Study, Alamo, Concord,
Danville, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek areas. (88%
Priority Conservation Area Funds, 12% Park Dedication Funds)
24-1160
approved
C.93
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to submit a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application to the to the
U.S. Department of Transportation under the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act for the San Pablo Dam Road Diet Project, El Sobrante
area. (80% Safe Streets and Road for All Funds, 20% Local Road Funds)
24-1161
approved
C.94
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute a contract change order with Mark Scott Construction, Inc .,
for Job Order Contract 024, effective April 23, 2024, to increase the
payment limit by $2,900,000 to a new payment limit of $5,400,000 for
additional construction services as allowed by Public Contract Code
20128.5, Countywide. (100% Various Funds)
24-1162
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.95
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to
execute, on behalf of the County, an amendment to a participating
addendum with EPIC Business Essentials, LLC, and amendments to
blanket purchase orders with AAA Business Supplies and Interiors and
Blaisdell’s Business Products, to extend the terms of the participating
addendum and purchase orders by one year, through May 31, 2025, with
no change to the payment limits or remaining terms, for office supplies
required by County departments. (No fiscal impact)
24-1163
Attachments:Amendment 1 to Participating Addendum - EPIC (Omnia Region
4ESC R190301) 040324
approved
C.96
.
APPROVE the North Bailey Road Active Transportation Corridor
Project and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee, to
advertise the Project, Bay Point area. (57% Active Transportation
Program Funds, 20% Local Road Funds, 9% Navy Mitigation Funds, 9%
Safe Routes to Bart Program Funds, 5% Bay Point Area of Benefit
Funds)
24-1164
Attachments:CP#22-05 NOE North Bailey ATC-signed
approved
C.97
.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Public Works Director, or designee,
to execute contract amendments with Associated Right of Way Services,
Inc., Dokken Engineering, and Monument ROW, Inc., to extend the term
through April 11, 2027 for each contract, with no change to the payment
limit or remaining terms, for on-call project management and
right-of-way services, Countywide. (No fiscal impact)
24-1165
Attachments:ARWS 08 Extension Agreement -L-8
Dokken Engineering 08 Extension Agreement -L-8
Monument Inc 08 Extension Agreement -L-8 (002)
approved
Risk Management
C.98
.
RECEIVE report concerning the final settlement of Jesus Falmos v.
Contra Costa County and AUTHORIZE payment from the Workers'
Compensation Internal Service Fund in an amount not to exceed $52,000
as recommended by the Director of Risk Management. (100% Workers'
Compensation Internal Service Fund)
24-1218
approved
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Meeting Minutes April 22, 2024
C.99
.
DENY claims filed by Scott Aval, CWS Construction Group, Inc.,
Derek & Debra Frazier, Daronta T. Lewis, Mercury Insurance Company
as Subrogee of John Rosalez, Melvin Rodriguez, Abdul Saleem, Hemsi
Sandoval, Pretika Poonam Singh, Subro Claims, Inc. o/b/o Geico
Insurance-a subrogee of Daniel Hilsabeck, and Daniel Zaboy.
24-1219
approved
Sheriff
C.10
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ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-153 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or
designee, to apply for and accept grant funding, including contract
amendments and extensions, from the California State Parks Division of
Boating and Waterways FY 2024/2025 Boating Safety and Enforcement
Equipment Grant, with an initial allocation of $100,000 for the purchase
of boat engines for the Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit. (100% State)
RES
2024-153
adopted
C.10
1.
ADOPT Resolution No. 2024-154 authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or
designee, to apply for and accept grant funding, including contract
amendments and extensions, from the California Division of Boating
and Waterways Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange Grant,
with an initial allocation of $372,600 for the abatement of abandoned
vessels on County waterways, for the initial period of October 1, 2024,
through September 30, 2025. (90% State, 10% County in-kind match)
RES
2024-154
adopted
Treasurer - Tax Collector
C.10
2.
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, or
designee, to execute a contract between the County and S&P Global
Ratings, in an annual amount not to exceed $25,000 for the period
November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027, for its credit rating
services, as requested by the Treasurer-Tax Collector. (100% General
Fund)
24-1168
approved
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Contra Costa County
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget
Contra Costa County | FY24-25 Recommended Budget Page 1 81
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Transmittal Letter / Budget Summary 5
Distinguished Budget Presentation Award 8
County Organization Chart 9
County History 10
Demographics 11
Budget Process 17
Basis of Budgeting 19
Financial Policies 20
Fund Structure 23
Budget Overview 24
Strategic Plan 25
Budget Totals by Agency / District 26
General Purpose Revenue Distribution 27
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and COVID-19 FEMA Update 28
State and Federal Overview 33
Position Changes Summary 34
Departments 38
General Government 39
Agriculture / Weights and Measures 40
Assessor 49
Auditor - Controller 57
Board of Supervisors 64
Clerk - Recorder 73
Conservation and Development 94
County Counsel 119
County Administrator 130
Department of Information Technology (DoIT)137
General County 146
Human Resources 153
Library 163
Public Works 179
Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice 198
Risk Management 203
Treasurer - Tax Collector 212
Health and Human Services 221
Child Support Services 225
Employment and Human Services 235
Health Services 250
Veterans Services 281
Law and Justice 287
Animal Services 289
District Attorney 298
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Probation 313
Public Defender 330
Sheriff-Coroner 342
Justice Programs 356
Special Districts 367
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District 371
Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District 384
Emergency Medical Services 391
Library Special Districts 395
Police Special Districts 397
Municipal Special Districts 404
West Contra Costa Healthcare District 409
Capital Improvements 414
Capital Facilities Master Plan (CFMP)415
Major Projects 416
FY24-25 Capital Projects 418
Capital Asset Acounting and Budgeting 420
Debt 421
Government-wide Debt 422
Debt by Type Overview 427
Funding Sources 433
Funding Sources 434
Fund Summaries 440
All Funds Summary 441
General Fund 445
Special Revenue 448
Enterprise Funds 453
Internal Services Fund 455
Addendum 457
Budgeted Positions by Agency and Job Class 458
Mandatory / Discretionary Programs 492
Table of Funds 515
Appendix 524
Glossary 525
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INTRODUCTION
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April 12, 2024
Board of Supervisors
Contra Costa County
Martinez, CA 94553
Dear Board Members:
We’re pleased to present the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget totaling $5.979 billion.
Contra Costa County continues to bene t from its decades of prudent scal management. Our strong nancial reserves,
excellent credit ratings, diligent planning to fund future liabilities, and low debt have positioned the County to gain from the
increasing interest rate environment and counterbalance rising costs and the economic forces slowing property tax revenue
growth. The Recommended Budget is balanced, maintains current service levels, and re ects sound nancial practices.
However, external budgetary risks loom. Since the State released its proposed budget in January 2024, the Legislative
Analyst’s Of ce has projected a $73 billion revenue shortfall – the largest de cit in the state’s history. How the state will
ultimately close the de cit in the May Revision and subsequent actions, and the resultant impacts on the County’s budget
and local economy, have yet to be fully determined.
Budget overview
The County’s long-term strategic goal continues to be the provision of public services that improve the quality of life of our
residents and the economic viability of our businesses. The Recommended Budget represents a work plan to achieve our
mission, priorities and goals while minimizing adverse impacts. More details about the County’s strategic plan, General
Purpose Revenue allocations, budgeted positions, and key budget issues are provided in the Budget Overview of the
budget book.
Each County department was asked to submit a budget that balanced its requirements to provide services with the
County’s goals of adopting a budget that balances annual expenses and revenues, addresses revenue constraints and salary
cost increases, capital replacement, information technology investments, and debt service payments. The resultant FY24-25
Recommended Budget for the County and Special Districts balances $5.979 billion in revenues and expenditures. Over half
($3.068 billion) is funded from State and Federal revenues. This means that for many of the programs funded, a program cut
would also result in a loss of the revenue associated with the program.
General purpose revenue totals $783.2 million for FY24-25, an increase of 8.0% over the prior year. Of the major revenue
sources, property taxes are the largest category and total $520.6 million. 79% of the County’s discretionary budget goes to
just eight departments, most of which is for public health and safety. The Health Services Department, for instance, has
general purpose revenue budgeted at $247.7 million (including Measure X) for ongoing operations, which accounts for 31.6%
of the discretionary funds available for allocation countywide. The next largest sources are Measure X sales tax at $120.2
million, interest income at $60 million, and sales and use taxes at $21.7 million. Measure X allocations are technically funded
through general purpose revenues, and the expenditure appropriations were previously approved by the Board of
Supervisors, including a cost-of-living adjustment of 2.4%. A detailed table of the FY24-25 Measure X allocations is provided
in the General County department section .
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The following chart and table depict the County’s total appropriation and spending trends for the last ve years. Salary and
Bene t costs are broken out to show the growth and comprise approximately 37% of the County budget.
FY 18-19
Actuals
FY19-20
Actuals
FY20-21
Actuals
FY21-22
Actuals
FY22-23
Actuals
FY23-24
Adopted
Budget
FY24-25
Recommended
Budget
Salaries and bene ts $1.46B $1.49B $1.60B $1.65B $1.73B $2.04B $2.19B
Total costs $3.96B $4.11B $4.51B $4.80B $5.07B $5.51B $5.98B
Percentage S&B 37%36%36%34%34%37%37%
The Recommended Budget includes 11,400.6 full-time equivalent positions (FTE), an increase of 258.0 FTE from the prior
year’s adopted budget. The net change includes 123.75 FTE approved midyear by the Board of Supervisors and 134.25 net
new FTE proposed by departments and recommended to be added for FY24-25. The cost of the third year of negotiated 5%
cost-of-living wage adjustments totals approximately $83 million; an additional 5% increase will apply to 89% of county
employees in the following scal year as well. During position cost forecasting for the Recommended Budget, there were
2,051.94 vacant FTE positions, representing 17.8% of the workforce and $303.5 million. Due to the large number of vacancies
across departments, position growth during this budget cycle was limited to new external revenue sources and mandated
functions such as the court ordered settlement agreement with the Prison Law Of ce. Departments were otherwise
instructed to restructure existing vacant positions to meet changing operational needs. To structurally balance the budget,
vacancy factors were also built into recommended departmental budget allocations. A vacancy factor accounts for
anticipated cost savings from positions remaining un lled during the scal year. Due to dif culties in recruitments,
retention, and normal turnover, the following 13 departments are maintaining vacancy factors totaling $81.6 million: Health
Services, Employment and Human Services, Library, Department of Information Technology, Conservation and
Development, Child Support Services, Clerk-Recorder Elections, Animal Services, Probation, District Attorney, Sheriff-
Coroner, and Public Defender.
Budgetary risks
The recommended budget is structurally balanced. However, the following items are potential pressures to the
recommended spending plan.
Unanticipated impacts from the forthcoming Governor’s May Revision Budget proposal and shortfalls in state and
federal allocations;
Slower revenue growth; and
FEMA reimbursement related to COVID-19, currently outstanding cash claims total $47.6M
As FY24-25 approaches, the California Legislative Analyst’s Of ce projects a state budget de cit of $73B[1]. To mitigate the
de cit and balance the state’s upcoming budget, the LAO recommends the legislature review recent augmentations for
one-time and temporary spending which could be pulled back or reduced. In line with this recommendation, on December
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12, 2023 the state’s Department of Finance took the extraordinary step of issuing Budget Letter BL23-27, requiring a current
year expenditure freeze for state agencies, limiting and heavily scrutinizing the purchase of new goods, services, and
equipment. To balance the budget as required, the state will otherwise also need to increase revenues and reduce
expenditures for multiple years to come. The downstream impacts of state budgetary cuts have yet to be fully determined.
Departments that are potentially exposed to signi cant revenue reductions include Employment and Human Services,
Health Services, Library, and the Public Defender. There may be additional costs and challenges associated with the
implementation of CARE Court and the recent passage of Prop 1. In anticipation of these and other potential local revenue
and service impacts, the County’s Recommended Budget increases appropriations for contingencies from $15M to $20M.
Combined with this uncertain state economic landscape, the United States Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at an
unprecedented pace and maintained them at comparatively higher levels in order to combat the recent high in ation.
These actions have increased average 30-year xed mortgage rates from the recent lows of 2.75% to more than 7%. Raised
mortgage rates have signi cantly decreased local housing sales, lowering overall transaction volumes and slowing the
growth of the County’s assessed values for property taxes. The County’s economic consultant, Beacon Economics, projects a
1.5% growth in the County’s assessed values for property taxes – along with prolonged labor supply challenges and
increasing government de cits. The upside to the higher interest rates has been higher returns on the County’s treasury
reserves, leading to an increase in interest income from $8M in prior years to the $60M budgeted for the next scal year. The
revenue offset is welcome but likely unsustainable, as the Federal Reserve is expected to taper down interest rates over the
coming years as in ation rates stabilize closer to their targeted 2%. With increasing expenses and slower revenue growth,
the County will likely face budgetary tightening in the near term.
The County continues to seek reimbursement for expenditures in response to the pandemic through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). At this time, the largest exposure remains in the General Fund with $45.9 million
in claims not yet obligated by FEMA, including $32.4 million of Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) costs. The claiming process
typically takes up to 36 months, and the County submitted its rst claim back in July 2021; however, the NCS program
reimbursements have been delayed due to FEMA promulgating new guidance, which was released in October 2023. The
Board has made a policy decision to retain the remaining ARPA funds totaling $37.5 million as an interim step in the event
the County is not reimbursed.
Summary
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget continues to re ect years of careful, comprehensive, and continuing review and
re nement of County operations to cope with economic challenges. In our assessment of County operations – and at every
opportunity – we continue to make changes to deliver services in ways that are more ef cient and less costly. These
changes, which could not have been accomplished without signi cant effort from our employees and the Board of
Supervisors, have allowed us to deliver the services that residents need and expect from County government in a
structurally balanced budget.
Each year produces new challenges and changing circumstances that are not always known. The County has and will
continue to adapt to these changes. Our strategy over the last several years has served us well. We have continued to
depend upon our organizational discipline and innovation to control our spending. Our success depends upon a dedicated
workforce, sound nancial foundation, and the continuation of that strategy.
The County Board, Department Heads, and employees have all worked together to address the budget issues facing the
County. I particularly want to thank Department Heads, their budget support staff, and the County Administrator’s Of ce
staff for their dedication, as well as their valuable and thoughtful input throughout this process.
The following Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Recommended Budget is proposed to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.
Sincerely,
MONICA NINO
County Administrator
[1] California Legislative Analyst’s Of ce. “The 2024‑25 Budget De cit Update.” February 20, 2024,
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4850 (https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4850)
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County History
As one of the original 27 counties created by the California Legislature in 1850, Contra Costa County is nestled in the northern
portion of the San Francisco Bay Area’s East Bay region. The City of Martinez is the county seat. The county’s name, which
means “opposite coast,” refers to its position on the other side of the bay, and re ects its Spanish heritage dating back to the
Mexican land grant days of the 1830s. That in uence can still be found today in community names such as Acalanes, Los
Medanos, Las Juntas, Pacheco, and Mt. Diablo, which dominates the county landscape at 3,849 feet above sea level.
Many notable gures came from the area including conservationist John Muir and legendary baseball great Joe DiMaggio.
California's rst doctor, John Marsh, settled in 1837 on a large land grant that is now called Marsh Creek.
Contra Costa County’s coal boom from the 1860s until the early 1900s paved the way for thriving settlements such as New York
Landing, which is now Pittsburg. As cleaner and greener energy was produced, coal was phased out by oil and steam fuel. At
the present time, all of the county coal mines are closed, lled with water and will likely never be operational again.
Major industries in the county today include petroleum re ning, healthcare, education, telecommunications, nancial and
retail services, steel manufacturing, prefabricated metals, chemicals, electronic equipment, paper products and food
processing. Owing to its extensive waterfront on the San Francisco, San Pablo, and Suisun bays, the county’s north-western and
northern segments have long been sites for heavy industry, including a number of still active oil re neries and chemical plants.
East Contra Costa County remains an economically diverse agricultural hub, supplying grocers and farmers markets and
hosting the popular U-Pick season. Sweet corn, tomatoes, grapes, and dozens of other crops, including cannabis (approved by
voters in 2016), grow in fertile soils and a moderate climate.
Today, Contra Costa County encompasses 716 square miles and is home to 19 cities and numerous unincorporated
communities. The county’s approximate 400,000 residences house a diverse population of more than 1.16 million residents,
making it California’s ninth most populous county. The county, with its mild Mediterranean climate, remains an outdoor
enthusiast’s delight; it is home to more than 1,200 miles of hiking trails within dozens of parks spread across the county. To
control urban sprawl and preserve agriculture and open space, in 1990 county voters approved the Urban Limit Line, which
limits urban development to no more than 35% of the land in the county through 2026, and four Contra Costa cities likewise
passed ordinances to limit urban sprawl. To preserve a high quality of life and wellbeing for residents and visitors, County
government continues to study, plan, and adopt policies that express the community’s long-term vision for its future
development.
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Population Overview
T O TA L P O P U L AT I O N
1,162,648 .09%
vs. 2021
G R O W T H R A N K
29 out of 62
Counties in California
D AY T I M E P O P U L A T I O N
1,042,236
Daytime population represents the effect of persons coming into
or leaving a community for work, entertainment, shopping, etc.
during the typical workday. An increased daytime population puts
greater demand on host community services which directly
impacts operational costs.
* Data Source: American Community Survey 5-year estimates
P O P U L AT I O N B Y A G E G R O U P
Aging affects the needs and lifestyle choices of residents. Municipalities must adjust and plan services accordingly.
* Data Source: American Community Survey 5-year estimates
* Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year Data and the 2020, 2010, 2000, and 1990 Decennial Censuses
1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2…
800k
900k
1,000k
1,100k
1,200k
<5 5-9 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-59 60-64 65-74 75-84 >85
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Household Analysis
T O TA L H O U S E H O L D S
408 ,537
Municipalities must consider the dynamics of household types to plan for and
provide services effectively. Household type also has a general correlation to
income levels which affect the municipal tax base.
* Data Source: American Community Survey 5-year estimates
10%
higher than state average
Family Households
54%
10%
higher than state average
Married Couples
55%
8%
lower than state average
Singles
22%
2%
lower than state average
Senior Living Alone
13%
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Economic Analysis
Household income is a key data point in evaluating a community’s wealth and
spending power. Pay levels and earnings typically vary by geographic regions and
should be looked at in context of the overall cost of living.
H O U S E H O L D I N C O M E
Above $200,000
27%
50%
higher than state average
Median Income
120,020
31%
higher than state average
Below $25,000
9%
30%
lower than state average
* Data Source: American Community Survey 5-year estimates
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Housing Overview
2 0 2 2 M E D I A N H O M E VA L U E
787,300
* Data Source: 2022 US Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-
sets.html), American Community Survey. Home value data includes all types of
owner-occupied housing.
H O M E V A L U E D I S T R I B U T I O N
* Data Source: 2022 US Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-
sets.html), American Community Survey. Home value data includes all types of
owner-occupied housing.
H O M E O W N E R S V S R E N T E R S
Con tra Costa
33%
Rent
67%
Own
State Avg.
44%
Rent
56%
Own
* Data Source: 2022 US Census Bureau
(http://www.census.gov/data/developers/data-
sets.html), American Community Survey. Home value
data includes all types of owner-occupied housing.200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120223 0 0 k
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$300,0 0 0 to $399,9 99
$250,000 to $299,9 99
$2 00,00 0 to $249,9 99
$150,000 to $199,9 99
$100,000 to $149,9 99
$50,000 to $99,9 99
<$49,9 99
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Local Economy
The County’s employment economy is very diverse. Its major industries include: health care, petroleum re ning,
telecommunications, nancial and retail services, steel manufacturing, prefabricated metals, chemicals, electronic
equipment, paper products and food processing. Most of the County’s heavy manufacturing is located along the County’s
northern boundary fronting the Suisun Bay and San Pablo Bay leading to San Francisco Bay and the Paci c Ocean. The
following tables highlight the principal industries and employers in the County.
Employment by Industry
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Educational and Health Services 69,300 70,700 72,400 69,500 73,400 77,100 20.7%
Trade, Transportation and Utilities 65,200 64,200 61,900 58,900 61,900 65,000 17.4%
Professional and Business Services 54,300 55,300 56,600 55,900 56,400 57,100 15.8%
Government 50,500 50,800 50,700 47,400 46,600 48,200 13.1%
Goods Producing 41,100 41,800 42,100 39,300 39,800 40,900 11.2%
Leisure and Hospitality 40,700 41,300 43,000 31,700 34,600 40,200 9.7%
Financial Activities 27,400 27,000 27,000 25,600 24,900 24,600 7.0%
Other Services 13,000 13,500 13,700 10,700 11,800 12,600 3.3%
Information 8,000 7,800 7,100 5,900 5,900 5,900 1.7%
Total Farm 800 700 800 700 700 1,100 0.2%
Source: California Employment Development Department, Labor Market Information Division
United States Census Bureau QuickFacts - Contra Costa County
In civilian labor force, total, percent of population age 16 years+, 2018-2022 65.0%
In civilian labor force, female, percent of population age 16 years+, 2018-2022 59.7%
Total accommodation and food services sales, 2017 ($1,000)$2,448,612
Total health care and social assistance receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)$10,075,376
Total transportation and warehousing receipts/revenue, 2017 ($1,000)$1,288,141
Total retail sales, 2017 ($1,000)$14,986,369
Total retail sales per capita, 2017 $13,081
Total employer establishments, 2021 25,202
Total employment, 2021 324,805
Total annual payroll, 2021 ($1,000)$25,756,896
Total employment, percent change, 2020-2021 -6.2%
Total nonemployer establishments, 2020 97,159
All employer rms, Reference year 2017 20,054
Men-owned employer rms, Reference year 2017 11,026
Women-owned employer rms, Reference year 2017 3,796
Minority-owned employer rms, Reference year 2017 5,345
Nonminority-owned employer rms, Reference year 2017 12,331
Veteran-owned employer rms, Reference year 2017 976
Nonveteran-owned employer rms, Reference year 2017 16,746
Source: US Census Bureau (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/contracostacountycalifornia)
Per the California Employment Development Department, the county's unemployment rate as of January 2024 is 5.0%.
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Race and Hispanic Origin
White alone 62.8%
Black or African American alone 9.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone 1.1%
Asian alone 20.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Paci c Islander alone 0.6%
Two or More Races 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
Source: US Census Bureau (https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/contracostacountycalifornia), Population Estimates July 1, 2023
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Budget Process and Timeline
The County budget process is a continuous cycle of developing, monitoring and planning, with speci c steps each year
to achieve adoption of the Final Budget.
The County's scal year spans from July 1 to June 30. The public budget development process begins in early January
with the Board of Supervisors setting a Preliminary Budget Schedule for preparation of the ensuing budget. The
County Administrator presents the Board, Department Heads and the public with an analysis of key issues and budget
projections in January; followed by budget instructions, which include direction for departments to work with their
respective advisory committees and community-based organizations; departmental budget submissions; meetings
with Departments in February and March; and presentation of the State Controller’s Of ce required Recommended
Budget Schedules for Board consideration in April. Absent the adoption of the County’s Recommended Budget by
June 30, the State Controller’s Of ce Recommended Budget Schedules are passed into the new scal year as the
spending authority until a Final Budget is adopted. Unlike the State Controller’s Of ce Recommended and Final
Budget schedules, which are solely publications of nancial State Schedules required by State Statutes collectively
referred to as the County Budget Act, the County Recommended Budget includes detailed information and narrative
regarding the County, including its current and projected nancial situation; the programs/services and
administrative/program goals of individual Departments; and the County Administrator's budgetary
recommendations for the upcoming budget year.
After public hearings and budget deliberations, the Board adopts the Recommended Budget no later than May 31
(pursuant to the Budget Policy). After the State budget is passed (legally due by June 15) and County scal year-end
closing activities are completed in August, a Final Budget is prepared for Board consideration. (Pursuant to the County
Budget Act, the deadline for adopting a Final Budget is October 2 each year. This allows incorporation of any needed
adjustments resulting from the State budget.)
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Dec 15, 2023
Budget instructions provided to Departments
Jan 30, 2024
Board of Supervisors Retreat provides key budget development updates, solicits public
feedback, and sets the budget hearings schedule
Feb 2, 2024
Department budget proposals due
Apr 22, 2024
Recommended Budget Hearings April 22-23. Notice of Public Hearing published and
posted online 10 days prior.
May 21, 2024
Budget Adoption
Oct 2, 2024
Budget as Finally Determined due no later than October 2 (CA Government Code
29088)
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Basis of Budgeting
The term “basis of accounting” refers to the timing of recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and
expenditures. The basis of accounting used for nancial reporting in accordance with generally accepting
accounting principles (GAAP) is not necessarily the same as used in preparing the budget (“basis of
budgeting”). Some of the differences include:
Under GAAP, revenues are recognized as soon as they are both “measurable” and “available,” but revenue under the
basis of budgeting may not be recognized until the amounts are received in cash.
Encumbrances are treated as expenditures in the budget but not under GAAP.
Budgeted revenues and expenditures may include items classi ed as “other nancing sources” and “other nancing
uses” under GAAP.
The receipt of long-term debt proceeds, capital outlays and debt service payments on principal are reported in the
budget, but under GAAP for proprietary funds, these are not reported under operations and instead are recorded as
allocations for depreciation and amortization expense.
Under the GAAP basis of accounting, changes in the fair value of investments are treated as adjustments to
revenue, which is not the case under the budgetary basis of accounting.
The County uses an encumbrance system as an extension of normal budgetary accounting for the general,
special revenue, and certain debt service and capital project funds to assist in controlling expenditures. Under
this system, purchase orders, contracts, and commitments for the expenditure of monies are recorded in order
to reserve that portion of applicable appropriations. Encumbrances outstanding at year-end are recorded as
obligated fund balance since they do not constitute expenditures or liabilities, and are re-established, along
with their encumbered appropriations as part of the following year’s budget. Any appropriations remaining in
the departments at the end of the scal year automatically lapse and are transferred to fund balance. The year-
end fund balance, along with projected revenues, becomes available for appropriation the following year.
The Final Budget adopted by the Board of Supervisors for the General Fund includes budgeted expenditures
and reimbursements for amounts disbursed to or received from other County funds. Revenues received from
other County funds for reimbursement of services are generally budgeted in Interfund Revenues, such as
facilities maintenance. Transfers to and from other County funds to provide reimbursements of costs are
generally budgeted in Charges for Services, Miscellaneous Revenue and Expenditure Transfers.
The budget for governmental funds, such as the General Fund, may include a sub-object level known as
‘intrafund transfers’ in the charges to appropriations. This sub-object level is an accounting mechanism used by
the County to show reimbursements between operations within the same fund. An example of an intrafund
transfer would be a General Fund department, such as the Sheriff ’s Of ce, reimbursing another General Fund
department, such as the Facilities Maintenance Section of Public Works; this would represent a transfer
between General Fund budget units for services performed.
Budgets are adopted on the modi ed accrual basis. Accounting policies used in preparation of the County’s
audited nancial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles applicable to counties. The
County’s governmental funds use the modi ed accrual basis of accounting. This system recognizes revenues
when they become available and measurable. Expenditures, with the exception of unmatured interest on
general long-term debt, are recognized when the fund liability is incurred. Proprietary funds use the accrual
basis of accounting, whereby revenues are recognized when they are earned and become measurable, while
expenses are recognized when they are incurred.
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Financial Policies
Budget Policy
Recognizing that the establishment and maintenance of a budget policy is a key element in enhancing the management of
the County’s nances and management of the County’s credit quality, the Board of Supervisors established a County Budget
Policy in November 2006, revised in December 2013 and reviewed in November 2019, which states:
. Contra Costa County shall annually adopt a budget that balances on-going expenditures with on-going revenue.
. Contra Costa County shall adopt a budget each year early enough (and no later than May 31) to allow all impacts on
programs and/or revenues to be in effect by July 1.
. Contra Costa County shall prepare multi-year (3-5 year) nancial projections as part of the annual budget planning
process.
. Contra Costa County shall at a minimum prepare formal mid-year budget reports to the Board of Supervisors detailing
actual expenditures and projections through the remainder of the scal year. This report will include through December
31 of each year:
a. actual net County cost by department by fund
b. actual and budgeted expenditure by major object by department
c. actual and budgeted revenue by major object by department
d. If a particular cost center is projected to be over-budget, a report clearly indicating planned corrective action will be
presented to the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of the mid-year report. If necessary, this report will include
appropriation and revenue adjustments.
. The County will not directly allocate a speci c General Purpose Revenue source to speci c programs/communities. The
policy would not apply to mitigation revenue that is derived from a project and intended to offset the environmental
impacts from the project on the “host” community.
. Short-term funding sources shall be used for short-term requirements, one-time uses, or contingencies.
. Revenue windfalls not included in the budget plan will not be expended during the year unless such spending is
required in order to receive the funding.
. Fee-for-service and federal/state revenue offsets will be sought at every opportunity.
. As part of the annual budget process, each department shall analyze its fee structure in order to maintain maximum
offset for services.
. The Board of Supervisors shall make reserve funding available for venture capital to be used to increase ef ciencies and
economies in departments that do not have resources available within their normal operating budgets for such expense.
Requests for these funds will be included as part of the annual budget process.
. The year-end practice of “use it or lose it” shall be changed to “save it and keep it.” The County Administrator’s Of ce will
continue to re ne the concept of fund balance sharing as an incentive to departments to maximize resources. Some
portion of fund balance credit may be used by operating departments for one-time expenditure. These one-time
expenditures shall be used to maximize service delivery, ef ciencies, and employee satisfaction. Unless speci c
arrangements are made with the County Administrator’s Of ce, fund balance credit will be spent or encumbered within
the following scal year.
. The annual budget process will include funding decisions for maintaining the County’s facility assets, allowing the Board
of Supervisors to weigh competing funding decisions using credible information.
. The annual budget process will include a strategic planning and nancing process for facilities renewal and new
construction projects (short- and long-term capital budgets) and establishment of a comprehensive management
program for the County’s general government real estate assets relative to acquisition, use, disposition, and maintenance.
This capital improvement plan should be updated every ve years and will integrate operating cost of new facilities and
capital life-cycle costs.
. Each fall, Contra Costa County shall prepare and make a formal budget report to the Board’s Finance Committee
detailing earned revenues and expenditures for all mitigation and community bene t fees, trust and special revenue
funds, and special Board appropriations during the prior scal year. The report shall identify amounts that were diverted
from General-Purpose revenue in order to satisfy a special Board appropriation or other special revenue program. The
Finance Committee shall review prior-year expenditures for consistency with the approved purpose of the fees, funds or
special Board appropriations, and will forward recommendations for the subsequent budget year to the Board of
Supervisors for consideration in the annual budget process.
. Adopt the following de nitions to be used in County policies with regard to special revenues:
a. Mitigation fee: A monetary exaction other than a tax or special assessment, whether established for a broad class of
projects by legislation of general applicability, such as Area of Bene t mitigation fees (County Ordinance Code §913-
2.404), Drainage fees, and Park Dedication fees, or imposed on a speci c project on an ad hoc basis, that is charged
by a local agency to the applicant in connection with approval of a development project for the purpose of
mitigating the impacts of the project on the affected community. Such fees are not intended to be a general-
purpose revenue measure for the host community.
b. Trust Fund: Funds held in trust for any bene ciary or for any purpose, in a separate fund and not commingled with
any public funds, earning interest, and to be paid to the bene ciary of such trust upon the termination thereof,
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including moneys held as trustee, agent or bailee by the state, any county, city or town, or other political subdivision
of the state, or any commission, committee, board or of ce thereof or any court of the state, when deposited in any
quali ed public depositary. Trust funds are limited to the following purposes as de ned by Governmental
Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Reporting: Pension, Investment, Private-Purpose and OPEB Irrevocable funds.
c. Special Revenue Fund: Funds used to account for the proceeds of speci c revenue sources (other than special
assessments, expendable trusts, or major capital projects) that are legally restricted to expenditure for speci ed
purposes. Examples of special revenue funds are those established for the purpose of nancing schools, parks, or
libraries.
d. Community Bene t Fee: Voluntary payment(s) made by a developer or project sponsor that bene t a de ned
community, either through capital or community program improvements. These funds, typically, have been
intended for uses that will bene t the quality of life for the communities in which a project is approved. In the past,
these funds have been identi ed for such uses as economic development, health care, education, infrastructure,
transportation, etc.
e. Special Board Appropriation: A designation by the Board of Supervisors dedicating a portion of one or more
General-Purpose Revenue sources to a speci c program or activity, and/or to bene t a speci c geographic area.
f. Special Revenues: Collectively, all of the preceding revenues.
. Authorization for Mitigation and Community Bene t Fees and Their Allocation:
a. Af rm that revenues from existing fees are to be administered by the Supervisor serving in the district for which the
fee was created, unless speci ed otherwise when the fee was established or as an action of the Board of
Supervisors, and may require Board of Supervisors approval prior to expenditure.
b. Af rm that revenues from existing fees are to be used with the support and authorization (to be signi ed by
sponsorship or co-sponsorship of a Board Order/Proposal) of the current Supervisor serving in the district where the
fee originated, unless speci ed otherwise when the fee was created or as an action of the Board of Supervisors.
c. Af rm that when fees are created in the future, the authorizing Board Order or Resolution must specify:
the type of fee (mitigation or community bene t)
in what geographic area the funds are to be used, e.g., countywide or limited to one or more supervisorial
districts or areas within a supervisorial district;
the speci c purpose of the fee;
the recommended process for allocating the funds; and
the department that will be responsible for administration of the funds;
measurable performance outcomes that demonstrate how the fee revenue has mitigated the project impacts
and otherwise bene ted the affected community.
d. Af rm that no new fees are to be negotiated or created without input or consultation with the current Supervisor
serving in the district where the land development project is located.
e. Af rm that fees developed for Countywide use will be administered by the full Board of Supervisors, with the goal of
spending the money equally among supervisorial districts, unless speci ed otherwise when the fee is established.
These fees will be assigned to and administered by a particular County department.
f. Pursue opportunities to secure new mitigation and community bene t fees, where appropriate.
Debt Management Policy
The County recognizes the foundation of any well-managed debt program is a comprehensive debt policy. A debt policy sets
forth the parameters for issuing debt and managing outstanding debt and provides guidance to decision makers regarding
the timing and purposes for which debt may be issued, types and amounts of permissible debt, method of sale that may be
used and structural features that may be incorporated. The debt policy should recognize a binding commitment to full and
timely repayment of all debt as an intrinsic requirement for entry into the capital markets. Adherence to a debt policy helps to
ensure that a government maintains a sound debt position and that credit quality is protected. Advantages of a debt policy are
as follows:
. Enhances the quality of decisions by imposing order and discipline, and promoting consistency and continuity in
decision making,
. Provides rationality in the decision-making process,
. Identi es objectives for staff to implement,
. Demonstrates a commitment to long-term nancial planning objectives, and
. Is regarded positively by the rating agencies in reviewing credit quality.
In December 2006, the Board of Supervisors established the County's Debt Management Policy, which was con rmed by the
Board on March 22, 2022 (Resolution No. 2022/77) and September 12, 2023 (Resolution No. 23-543), and is available
at: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/80460/2023-Debt-Management-Policy-to-BOS-9-12-23 .
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General Fund Reserve Policy
Acknowledging the importance of building reserves during periods of nancial strength so that such reserves can be drawn
upon during economic downturns, the Board of Supervisors established a General Fund Reserve Policy in December 2005,
revised in June 2011, to comply with implementation of GASB 54, which states:
. Contra Costa County will strive to achieve a minimum unassigned General Fund balance of 5% of budgeted General Fund
revenues and a minimum total General Fund balance of 10% of budgeted General Fund revenues;
. Until such time as the County has an unreserved General Fund balance equal to at least 5% of budgeted General Fund
revenues, no less than $2 million of year-end fund balance in any scal year shall be added to the appropriation for
Contingency Reserve;
. In the event the County realizes reserves above the minimum levels de ned by this policy, the rst use shall be to
annually deposit the funds into an account designated for capital projects and other one-time uses, up to an amount
equal to 1% of General Fund revenues per year;
. Reserves may be drawn below the minimum level in order to address an unforeseen emergency, to fund a non-recurring
expense, or to fund a one-time capital cost; but only following the adoption, by at least a four- fths vote, of a resolution of
the Board of Supervisors specifying the circumstances that justify the invasion of the minimum reserve level; and
. Should reserves fall below the established minimum levels, a request to utilize reserve funds must be accompanied by
recommendations for restoring, within three years, minimum reserve levels ( scal stabilization plan).
Investment Policy California Government Code statutes and the County Investment Policy govern the County's investment
pool activity. Those statutes and the Investment Policy authorize the County Treasurer to invest in securities issued by the U.S.
Treasury, federal agency or U.S. government-sponsored enterprise obligations, supranational obligations, certain corporate
bonds and notes, bankers' acceptances, certi cates of deposit, commercial paper, repurchase agreements, the State of
California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and authorized Joint Powers Authority. The Board of Supervisors approved its
rst Investment Policy in 1994 and the most recent update to the Investment Policy was on June 16, 2020. The Board of
Supervisors established the Treasury Oversight Committee on November 14, 1995 with the following purpose: review the
county’s investment policy, regularly monitor the county investment pool’s performance, report on the pool’s performance to
the Board of Supervisors, and ensure an annual audit is conducted to determine the County Treasurer’s compliance with
Government Code Section 27130-27137 (tel:27130-27137). The complete Investment Policy is summarized below and may be
accessed at: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/81261/53809_CCC-Investment-Policy-FY-23-24_ nal
(http://ca-contracostacounty.civicplus.com/560/Treasurer-Information).
The County Investment Policy is reviewed and approved annually by the Treasury Oversight Committee and the Board of
Supervisors; all amendments to the Investment Policy must be approved by the Board. The Board has established a seven-
member Treasury Oversight Committee (seven statutory members and three alternates) pursuant to State Law. The Treasury
Oversight Committee is responsible for conducting a quarterly review of the County investment portfolio, which is presented to
the Board of Supervisors, and annually updating the Investment Policy. Members of the Treasury Oversight Committee are: the
County Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee; a representative and one alternate selected by a majority of the
presiding of cers of the governing bodies of the school districts and community college districts in the County; a
representative and one alternate selected by a majority of the presiding of cers of the legislative bodies of the special districts
in the County that are required or authorized to deposit funds in the County Treasury; a representative and one alternate
appointed by the Board of Supervisors; and three members of the public nominated by the County Treasurer-Tax Collector.
The Contra Costa County Investment Pool rating was af rmed by Standard & Poor's (S & P) on March 31, 2021. The Investment
Pool was assigned a fund credit quality rating of "AAAf" and a fund volatility rating of "S1+." The "AAAf" rating is S & P's highest
fund credit quality rating with the "S1+" volatility rating re ecting low sensitivity to changing market conditions. The Investment
Pool has maintained its "AAAf" and "S1+" ratings since rst rated in November 2007.
Workers' Compensation Con dence Level Policy In September 2007 the Board of Supervisors established a Workers'
Compensation funding policy that targeted a minimum con dence level of 80%. “Con dence level” is a measure of the
probability that the Workers' Compensation Internal Services Fund will have enough money to cover the costs of claims likely
to be incurred in the future.
Employee Compensation. Employee compensation is governed by a variety of ordinances, policies and memoranda of
understanding. Each of these documents are available for review at https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1340/Labor-Relations .
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Overview of Fund Types
Fund: a scal and accounting entity with a self-balancing set of accounts recording cash and other nancial resources,
together with all related liabilities and residual equities or balances, and changes therein, which are segregated for the purpose
of carrying on speci c activities or attaining certain objectives in accordance with special regulations, restrictions, or
limitations.
Governmental Funds are generally used to account for tax supported activities; it accounts for the majority of funds; except for
those categorized as proprietary or duciary funds.
Types of Governmental funds include:
General Fund is used to account for the general operations of government and any activity not accounted for in another
fund.
Special Revenue Funds are used to account for resources legally designated for speci c purposes and separately
reported.
Debt Service Funds are used to account for resources dedicated to pay principal and interest on general obligation debt.
Capital Project Funds are used to account for resources dedicated to acquiring or constructing major capital facilities.
Permanent Funds are used to account for resources legally restricted so only earnings (and not principal) may be used to
support governmental programs.
Proprietary Funds are used by governmental activities that operate in a manner similar to that of private sector businesses in
that they charge fees for services. Proprietary Funds rely on the full accrual basis of accounting where revenues are recognized
when earned and expenditures are recorded when incurred. Types of Proprietary funds include:
Enterprise Funds are used to account for operations that are nanced and operated in a manner similar to private
business enterprises (e.g. water, gas and electric utilities; airports; parking garages; or transit systems). The governmental
body intends that the costs of providing goods and services to the general public on a continuing basis be nanced or
recovered primarily through user charges.
Internal Service Funds are proprietary funds used to account for the nancing of goods or services provided by one
department to other departments of the County or other governmental units, on a cost reimbursement basis.
Fiduciary-Type Funds are funds used to account for assets held by the County in a trust of agency capacity for others. These
funds include Pension (and Other Employee Bene t) Trust Funds, Investment Trust Funds, Private-Purpose Trust Funds and
Agency Funds (used to account for resources held by the County in a purely custodial capacity). These resources cannot be
used by the County to support its own programs and, therefore, are not re ected in the budget.
Component Units are legally separate organizations for which the Board of Supervisors is nancially accountable. These
include: the Successor Agency to the Contra Costa County Redevelopment Agency; the Contra Costa County Public Financing
Authority; the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority; Special Districts and Service Areas; First 5 Contra Costa Children
and Families Commission, and the Housing Authority of Contra Costa County.
Major Funds are funds whose revenues, expenditures, assets or liabilities are at least 10 percent of the totals for all
governmental or enterprise funds and at least 5 percent of the combined amount for all governmental and enterprise funds.
The Major Funds for Contra Costa County include Contra Costa County Fire Protection District; the Contra Costa Health Plan
Enterprise Fund; the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Clinics Enterprise Fund; and the County General Fund.
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BUDGET OVERVIEW
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Strategic Plan
Contra Costa County has adopted the following Mission, Vision and Values to assist in its decision-making process to
provide a full array of services to its residents:
Mission: Contra Costa County is dedicated to providing public services which improve the quality of life of our residents
and the economic vitality of our businesses
Vision: Contra Costa County is recognized as a world-class service organization where innovation and partnerships
merge to enable our residents to enjoy a safe, healthy and prosperous life
Values: Contra Costa County serves people, businesses and communities. Our organization and each one of our
employees value
Clients and Communities
Partnerships
Quality Service
Accountability
Fiscal prudence
Organizational excellence
The County is committed to prudent scal management and engages in targeted long-term nancial planning when
possible and appropriate. Some examples of the County’s long-term nancial planning include:
Suf ciently funding the County’s Other Post-Employment Bene ts (OPEB) Long-term Liability. In 2007, the Board of
Supervisors set speci c goals to address the OPEB liability. From FY08-09 through FY21-22, the County budgeted a
$20 million allocation for pre-funding the OPEB liability and subsequently deposited each annual contribution into
the County’s OPEB irrevocable trust. Health plan changes, caps on County contributions and labor concessions, in
addition to the annual pre-funding contributions, have assisted in reducing the County’s 2006 OPEB Unfunded
Actuarial Accrued Liability (UAAL) from $2.57 billion to a net OPEB liability of $378.4 million as of June 30, 2023. This
resulted in the prefunded amount exceeding the County’s OPEB prefunding target of 44% established by the Board
of Supervisors on June 26, 2007. Because the OPEB funding target had been met, on February 1, 2022 the Board of
Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2022-08 discontinuing further prefunding of the County’s OPEB liability. The
County's latest bi-annual OPEB actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2023 indicated that the County had prefunded
53.8% of its OPEB liability, with total OPEB trust assets of $439.8 million. The County still budgets the “PAYGO” cost
of retiree health bene ts and assets in the County’s OPEB irrevocable trust, which will continue to appreciate over
time and be available for future funding of OPEB related costs when needed.
In 2007, the Board of Supervisors established a Real Asset Management Program (RAMP). The objective of RAMP is
to maximize the value of unused and vacant County-owned of ce space by avoiding and terminating leases. With
the adoption of the FY 2012-13 Recommended Budget, the Board established a dedicated funding stream for the
County’s Capital Improvement Plan. The recommended allocation for FY24-25 is $25 million.
In 2012, the State of California enacted the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). PEPRA
established new pension tiers of 2.5% at 67 for County General employees and 2.7% at 57 for Safety employees.
PEPRA did not de ne the pension cost of living adjustment (COLA). By default, the pension COLA for the majority of
new County employees in the PEPRA tier was 3%. Negotiations to achieve a 2% pension COLA for this tier have been
successfully completed for all of the County’s 18 labor groups. These new tiers are expected to achieve savings over
time.
To further assist with long-term nancial planning, the Board of Supervisors has adopted a comprehensive set of nancial
management policies to provide for: (1) the adoption and maintenance of an annual balanced budget; (2) the annual
adoption of a policy for the prudent investment of County funds; (3) establishment and maintenance of a General Fund
reserve; (4) establishment of parameters for issuing and managing debt; and (5) establishment of a Workers'
Compensation con dence level.
The County's nancial management policies are included in the Financial Policies section and on the County's website
under Financial Information at:
https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/756/Financial-Information (http://ca-contracostacounty.civicplus.com/2142/Financial-
Policies).
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Budget Totals by Agency / District
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget balances revenues and expenditures totaling $5.979B. The upper section of the table
below summarizes County agencies' budgets totaling $5.3B. The County also has an additional 37 agencies referred to as
county special districts and service areas, which are summarized in the lower section of the table. For FY24-25, the
Recommended Budget for Special Districts totals $679.2M. Each district is established by the county for the purpose of
providing speci c services in a de ned geographic area. Their board members are the same as the county Board of Supervisors
and management of the primary government has operational responsibility for the component units. More information about
each agency and special district can be found in the Departments section.
FY24-25 Recommended Budget by Agency & Special District
Agency / District
Budgeted
Expenditure
Budgeted
Revenue
Agriculture-Weights/Measures 9,157,190 9,157,190
Animal Services 18,268,207 18,268,207
Assessor 26,584,203 26,584,203
Auditor-Controller 12,920,294 12,920,294
Board Of Supervisors 9,302,812 9,302,812
Child Support Services 20,141,769 20,141,769
Clerk-Recorder Elections 28,889,037 28,889,037
Conservation & Development 97,479,767 97,479,767
County Administrator 16,021,425 16,021,425
County Counsel 9,859,647 9,859,647
District Attorney 64,679,781 64,679,781
Doit - Telecom 31,005,330 31,005,330
Employment & Human Services 718,576,053 718,576,053
General County Services 64,060,440 64,060,440
Health Services 2,983,345,681 2,983,345,681
Human Resources 13,077,189 13,077,189
Justice Programs 276,976,029 276,976,029
Library 43,978,087 43,978,087
Probation 127,174,775 127,174,775
Public Defender 50,716,679 50,716,679
Public Works 283,746,843 283,746,843
Racial Equity And Social Justice 1,290,240 1,290,240
Risk Management 47,121,592 47,121,592
Sheriff-Coroner 335,872,593 335,872,593
Treasurer-Tax Collector 7,862,509 7,862,509
Veterans Service 2,344,744 2,344,744
Service Area-Road Maintenance 166,261 166,261
Service Area-Drainage 499,000 499,000
Service Area-Library 360,682 360,682
Service Area-Lighting 11,252,105 11,252,105
Service Area-Miscellaneous 39,489,135 39,489,135
Service Area-Police 34,864,392 34,864,392
Service Area-Recreation 7,463,749 7,463,749
Special District - Emergency Medical Services 17,008,550 17,008,550
Special District - Fire Protection 351,017,328 351,017,328
Special District - Flood Control 181,074,999 181,075,000
Special District - Miscellaneous 1,089,558 1,089,558
Special District - Storm Drainage Districts 2,000 2,000
Special District - Stormwater Utility Districts 34,883,587 34,883,587
Grand Total 5,979,624,260 5,979,624,260
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General Purpose Revenue Distribution
General Purpose Revenue is derived from sources not speci c to any program or service delivery, available from sources such as
property tax and interest income and may be used for any purpose that is a legal expenditure of County funds. The estimated
General Purpose Revenue for FY24-25 is $783.2 million or 31.8% of the County’s total $2.46 billion General Fund estimated
revenue. Note that the General Purpose Revenue total includes $120.2 million in sales tax revenues from Measure X.
The majority of General Purpose Revenue is allocated to a small subset of County departments; 79% of the General Purpose
Revenue is spent in just eight departments. The table below shows the ranking of departments' share (including Contingency
Reserve and Capital Improvements) of General Purpose Revenue.
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American Rescue Plan Act Update
Contra Costa County was allocated $224,058,904 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Relief
Fund (CSLFRF) funds directly from the U.S. Treasury. The funding was allocated in two 50% tranches, the rst of which was
received by the County on May 18, 2021 in the amount of $112,029,452. The second tranche was distributed to the County in an
equal amount on June 8, 2022. The ARPA outlines four speci c eligible uses for CSLFRF funding:
COVID-19 response activities or its negative economic impacts:
Premium pay to eligible workers performing essential work during COVID-19;
Government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to COVID-19; and
Infrastructure investments speci cally for water, sewer and broadband.
The ARPA requires CSLFRF recipients with populations of over 250,000 residents to submit an annual Recovery Plan
Performance Report, including descriptions of projects and information on performance indicators and objectives of each
award. CSLFRF expenditures must be incurred by December 31, 2024 and ultimately spent by December 31, 2026.
Status as of December 31, 2023
The County Administrator's Of ce worked with the Health Services Department during the FY23-24 budget development
process to determine how much CSLFRF allocation should be budgeted for the continuation of COVID-19 response activities,
resulting in the recommendation to appropriate $15 million. At that time, it was estimated that no additional CSLFRF allocation
would be needed by the Health Department for FY24-25, resulting in an anticipated balance of $37.5 million. Over the past year,
the Board of Supervisors, at the recommendation of the County Administrator's Of ce, has not allocated any of the remaining
$37.5 million pending the outcome of the County's COVID-19 FEMA Public Assistance claims, speci cally three claims related to
Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) activities totaling $32.4 million.
As of December 31, 2023, the County has received the entire CSLFRF allocation of $224.1 million, obligated $186.5 million and
expended $178.2 million. Of the $186.5 million in obligated funds, $162.2 million has been allocated to the Health Services
Department to continue funding COVID-19 response activities and $24.3 million was allocated countywide to fund the
Pandemic Service Relief Payment (PSRP) to County employees in 2022. A reconciliation of the ARPA CSLFRF program is
included below, by scal year, for reference:
ARPA-CSLFRF Allocation FY21-22 FY22-23 FY23-24
Projected Expenditures, thru 6/30/24 Actuals Actuals Obligated Total
Revenue:$112,029,452 $112,029,452 0 $224,058,904
Expenditures:
Health Services Department (COVID-19)79,214,397 67,204,394 15,795,606 162,214,397
Pandemic Service Relief Payment (PSRP)0 24,300,111 0 24,300,111
Total Claimed/Obligated 79,214,397 91,504,505 15,795,606 186,514,508
Unobligated Balance $37,544,396
Treasury Rulemaking to Retroactively Rede ne "Obligation"
On November 20, 2023, the U.S. Treasury published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) in the Federal register with proposed retroactive
amendments to the de nition of “Obligation” as it relates to the ARPA CSLFRF program. The proposals in the IFR appear to
restrict the ability of local governments to:
Use CSLFRF funds for staf ng during the nal spend period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 (with the
exception of reimbursement for grant administration)
Reallocate obligated funds to different functions during the nal spend period of January 1, 2025 through December 31,
2026
On December 20, 2023, Contra Costa County submitted comments to the IFR identifying the following three speci c areas of
concern and provided recommendations for consideration by Treasury to remediate the associated impacts of each:
Concern 1– Change to the Requirements for Establishing an Obligation
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Recommendation No. 1: The County respectfully requests that the IFR be revised to be consistent with the guidance
provided in FAQ 13.17 authorizing jurisdictions to following state and local law and practices to de ne when an obligation
has been made.
Concern 2 – Negative Impact to Employee Payroll Flexibility
Recommendation No. 2: The County respectfully requests that the IFR be revised allow for the obligation of CSLFRF funds
to pay the compensation costs of public employees providing services for an CSLFRF funded project during the spend
period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
Concern 3 – Reduced Flexibility to Complete Capital Projects
Recommendation No. 3: The County respectfully requests that the IFR be revised to allow local entities maximum
exibility in delivering capital projects identi ed during the obligation period by allowing for necessary origination of and
amendment to procurement transactions (such as contracts and purchase orders) to ensure delivery of the public project
identi ed at the point of obligation during the spend period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026.
The Treasury has not yet issued a Final Rule following the comment period on the proposed de nition change to "Obligation"
leaving local governments across the country trying to determine a path forward prior to the December 31, 2024 obligation
deadline.
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COVID-19 FEMA Reimbursement Update
The County continues to pursue claims with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through its Public
Assistance program authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Act for certain COVID-19 response costs not covered by other federal or
state funding sources. FEMA has authorized 100% reimbursement for the majority of COVID-19 emergency-related eligible
expenses through July 1, 2022 and 90% reimbursement for certain costs incurred after that date.
The FEMA claiming process typically takes 24-36 months to complete from the period that costs were incurred to receiving
funding; however, this period of time has been projected to be longer due to the duration and national scope of the pandemic
emergency response.
Retroactive Region IX Policy Changes to Non-Congregate Shelter (NCS) Eligibility
On October 16, 2023, FEMA Region IX released highly anticipated, retroactive guidance on certain eligibility criteria for
reimbursement of Non-Congregate Sheltering (NCS) costs incurred during the pandemic in California. The guidance
speci cally curtails reimbursement in two ways:
Retroactively caps the number of nights that NCS clients are eligible to stay at motel/hotel 20 days beginning on
June 11, 2022 and beyond; and
Presumes that vacant rooms are not eligible for reimbursement with some “…exceptions…for reasonable pre-
positioning of resources…on a case-by-case basis”.
The potential impact to Contra Costa County related to this policy change is $9.2 million; $6.3 million related to the "20-day rule"
and $2.9 million related to vacant rooms.
In response, California's Senators and a delegation of House members sent FEMA letters advocating for a restoration of policy
that was in place during the pandemic, which did not cap the number of nights eligible for reimbursement. Additionally, the
Board of Supervisors authorized a contract to secure external counsel services in the event that FEMA denies reimbursement
to the County based on the retroactive eligibility guidance.
Status as of April 5, 2024
The County has estimated total FEMA claims of $82.5 million across 23 unique projects related to COVID-19. Of that gure,
FEMA has obligated $36.6 million across 13 projects and the County has received $34.9 million related to 12 of those projects.
The County is awaiting payment of one (1) project, which has been obligated by FEMA in the amount of $1,711,112, related to
consulting expenditures. To date, none of the 13 projects obligated by FEMA have included a disallowance of reimbursements
requested by the County - in other words, FEMA has obligated 100% of the project costs submitted by the County.
Below is a table illustrating the status of reimbursements for Contra Costa County, by project, including estimated claim
amount, amount claimed, obligation status and actual amount received as of April 5, 2024. In addition, timeline information
from submission to obligation date, obligation date to payment date and amount of time outstanding projects have been
under FEMA review are presented by project:
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Recommended Actions
The County has prioritized maximizing the recovery of costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including braiding of revenue
sources to ensure maximum cost recovery from the FEMA Public Assistance program. By reimbursing from a diversi ed mix of
revenue sources, the County has been able to partially mitigate its exposure to FEMA as one source of COVID-19 revenue
among many others, including the CARES Act, ARPA and various state revenue programs deployed since the pandemic began
in 2020. This has been an important strategy given the length of time FEMA traditionally takes to reimburse state and local
governments for disaster response.
This strategy has become even more important over the last 15 months as FEMA Region IX signaled a potential retroactive rule
change to the eligibility criteria for NCS reimbursements impacting California's Project Roomkey. In response, the Board
proactively reserved allocation of the remaining $37.5 million of ARPA CSLFRF outlined above until more information from
FEMA Region IX became available.
Over that same course of time, the Treasury's proposed IFR retroactively changing the de nition of "obligation" for the CSLFRF
program has added an additional layer of complexity to this balance. Given that the Treasury has not yet taken nal action
three (3) months following conclusion of the comment period, the obligation deadline fast approaching and uncertainty
related to how FEMA Region IX will ultimately respond to counties across the state on NCS reimbursements, the County
Administrator's Of ce has developed a plan for the Board to maintain maximum exibility of the remaining $37.5 million of
ARPA CSLFRF funds.
1. Maximize Local Flexibility. The County Administrator's Of ce proposes to claim the remaining $37.5 million of ARPA
CSLFRF funding in the current scal year (FY23-24) to offset a portion of the General Fund subsidy to the Health Services
Department for the provision of healthcare to residents of the County. This will effectively conclude the ARPA CSLFRF
program at June 30, 2024 and mitigate risk to the County from the negative impacts of the Interim Final Rule during the
spend period of January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2026. In addition, because the County will not be administering CSLFRF
funded programs there will be no audit exposure to the County related to that period.
2. Transparency. To ensure transparency, it is recommended that the Board establish a general fund reserve designation
at the conclusion of FY23-24 in the amount of $37.5 million. This is important as $46 million of COVID-19 FEMA claims
remain unobligated, including $32.4 million of the NCS speci c claims. This will allow the Board and the community to
effectively track those funds within the audited nancial statements of the County across scal years.
3. Accountability. As FEMA arrives at a disposition on the County's COVID-19 reimbursement claims, the County
Administrator's Of ce will return to the Board to propose decreases to the general fund reserve designation consistent
with the denominations reimbursed by FEMA. This will result in the released denomination of general fund balance
falling to "unassigned" fund balance status and being available for allocation as determined by the Board of Supervisors.
This strategy will ensure that the Board retains local control of remaining ARPA funds and effectively mitigates the risk of policy
changes and audit liability in future years. In addition, the recommended action allows the Board to continue pursuing
maximum reimbursement from FEMA related to COVID-19 response costs and removes the external pressure of meeting the
December 31, 2024 ARPA CSLFRF obligation deadline.
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State and Federal Overview
Federal Budget: On March 11, 2024, President Biden released his administration's annual budget request to Congress for
scal year 2025, following his State of the Union address, stating "The Budget will lower costs for families, protect and
strengthen Social Security and Medicare, and reduce the de cit by making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share
and cutting wasteful spending." A notable policy provision includes the restoration of the expanded Child Tax Credit that
expired in 2021.New spending under the budget would be offset by taxes on the wealthy and major corporations. Among other
proposals, the budget would introduce a 25 percent minimum tax on those earning more than $100 million. With regard to
businesses, the proposal calls for increasing the corporate tax rate to 28 percent (up from 21 percent). It also proposes to
increase the minimum tax on billion-dollar corporations to 21 percent (up from 15 percent). According to the administration,
these reforms would reduce the de cit by nearly $3 trillion over the next decade.
The President's $7.3 trillion budget, a 4.7 percent increase over the current budget, arrived shortly after signi cant progress on
the FY 2024 federal budget with the passage of a six-bill "minibus" package signed by the President on March 8, 2024. The
enactment of this "minibus" ensures that the County will receive congressionally directed spending of over $3.5 million for four
speci c projects: the Concord Shelter and Service Center Roo ng Project ($1.4M), San Pablo Avenue Complete Street/Bay Trail
Gap Closure ($1M), Underserved Survivors Support and Safety Program ($963,000), and Knightsen Wetland Restoration Project
($150,000).
Budget appropriators have turned their attention to the remaining six funding measures including Defense, Homeland
Security, Financial Services and General Government, Labor-HHS-Education, State and Foreign Operations, and Legislative
Branch, which must be passed prior to a March 22, 2024 deadline. With signi cant policy disagreements to be worked through
in this tranche of bills, notably Labor-HHS-Education and Homeland Security, the timing for the release of the remaining
appropriations bills is unclear.
State Budget/Impacts: As anticipated, the state’s scal condition continues to be impacted by the national economic picture,
persistent in ation, and stock market volatility – the latter being especially impactful because of the progressive nature of the
state’s income tax structure and reliance on high-income earners. Given signs indicating that the state’s scal outlook may
decline further (or, rather, not improve suf ciently) in the lead-up to the May Revision, constraints on new spending and
reductions of current spending is a recurring message of the administration. Governor Newsom's January $291.5 billion budget
proposal for FY2024-25 included a projected de cit of $37.9 billion.
The Governor's January budget relies on reducing K-12 Proposition 98 education funding previously approved in 2022-23 and
2023-24, which would require agreement and action from the Legislature; alternative reduction proposals are likely to be
considered. In addition, the Governor's Budget proposes to draw down $13.1 billion from the state's reserves to close a portion
of the de cit, with the remaining gap bridged with a "kitchen sink" approach of deferrals, borrowing, claw backs, and fund
shifts.
The Legislative Analyst’s Of ce (LAO) updated its projected state budget de cit , based on January's tax collections, and pegs
the de cit at $73 billion. The updated de cit projection results from an estimate that revenues will come in $24 billion less than
the Governor's estimates (across scal years 2022-23 to 2024-25) and which, after formula-driven spending like Prop. 98 for
schools, increases the estimated de cit by $15 billion.
On March 14, 2024, State Senate leaders unveiled a plan of "early actions" to cut the state's budget de cit by $17 billion through
a mix of cuts, spending delays, and borrowing from state special funds. The "Shrink the Shortfall" plan is intended to maximize
"the time and energy spent focusing on the most challenging solutions to close the remaining budget shortfall during the
critical time period leading up to June 15."
County departments are evaluating the potential impacts of the state budget condition. Signi cant state investments have
been made in health and human services programs in the last few years, with a focus on the state’s most vulnerable
communities, to expand access to care and bene ts; advance health care affordability and the Master Plan for Aging; and
strengthen the behavioral health continuum, health and human services workforce, and public health infrastructure. While the
Governor’s Budget proposal largely maintains funding for critical investments made in recent years, it does include delays,
deferrals, and reductions that impact county programs.
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FY24-25 Position Changes by Agency
The Recommended Budget includes 11,400.6 full-time equivalent positions (FTE), an increase of 258.0 FTE from the prior year’s
adopted budget. The net change includes 123.75 FTE approved midyear by the Board of Supervisors and 134.25 net new FTE
proposed by departments, including: Agriculture, Animal Services, Clerk-Recorder Elections, Conservation and Development,
Department of Information Technology, District Attorney, Health Services, Human Resources, Library, Probation, Public
Defender, Public Works, Racial Equity and Social Justicie, Sheriff Coroner, Treasurer-Tax Collector, and Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District.
FY24-25 Budgeted Positions Summary by Agency
Agency
FY22-23
Adjusted
Budget
FY23-24
Adopted
Budget
FY24-25
Recommended
Budget
Change from
FY23-24 to
FY24-25
01 - Board Of Supervisors 32.00 32.00 32.00 0.00
03 - County Administrator 44.00 45.00 45.00 0.00
05 - Human Resources 51.00 52.00 52.00 0.00
06 - Information Technology 99.00 101.00 109.00 8.00
07 - Risk Management 41.00 41.00 41.00 0.00
09 - ORESJ 2.00 2.00
10 - Auditor-Controller 65.00 65.00 65.00 0.00
15 - Treasurer-Tax Collector 30.50 30.50 32.50 2.00
16 - Assessor 114.00 118.00 118.00 0.00
17 - County Counsel 55.00 56.00 56.00 0.00
18 - Health Services 4,747.20 4,743.20 4,900.80 157.60
19 - Employment & Human Services 1,911.50 1,937.50 1,937.50 0.00
24 - Clerk-Recorder Elections 85.50 85.50 87.00 1.50
25 - Sheriff-Coroner 1,146.50 1,146.50 1,164.50 18.00
30 - Probation 356.00 358.00 370.00 12.00
33 - Agriculture-Weights/Measures 44.30 44.70 47.70 3.00
36 - Animal Services 78.00 83.00 93.00 10.00
38 - Conservation & Development 210.00 210.00 218.00 8.00
40 - Child Support Services 137.00 137.00 137.00 0.00
42 - District Attorney 231.60 236.60 239.10 2.50
43 - Public Defender 172.50 190.50 191.50 1.00
65 - Public Works 562.00 570.00 575.00 5.00
70 - Fire Protection 570.60 601.60 607.00 5.40
74 - Emergency Medical Services 9.00 9.00 9.00 0.00
76 - Service Area-Police 8.00 8.00 8.00 0.00
85 - Library 228.00 228.00 250.00 22.00
95 - Veterans Service 13.00 13.00 13.00 0.00
11,042.20 11,142.60 11,400.60 258.00
. Agriculture
Incorporates the midyear add of 2 FTE and adds one (1) Weights and Measures Inspector I to support State
mandated inspection activities.
. Animal Services
Incorporates midyear increase of 1 FTE and adds another nine (9) FTE positions to expand shelter, and spay and
neuter services. Two (2) Animal Center Technicians and one (1) Animal Center Operations Coordinator will be added
to the Shelter Services unit for animal care and management of the K9 foster program. One (1) Registered
Veterinary Technician and one (1) Veterinary Assistant will be added to the Medical Services Division to increase
veterinary care and spay/neuter services. Three (3) Animal Services Clerks and one (1) Animal Center Operations
Coordinator will be added to the Administration unit to support call center, public customer, and adoption services.
. Child Support Services
No net FTE change. Transfers one (1) Information Systems Programmer/Analyst II to Child Support Services-
Electronic Data Processing and one (1) Information Systems Manager I to Child Support Services-Operations to align
staf ng costs for budgetary purposes.
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. Clerk-Recorder Elections
Incorporates midyear increase of 1.5 FTE.
. Conservation and Development
Adds a net 11 FTE positions to establish a new organizational structure comprising four major operational areas, (1)
Building Inspection/Economic Development & Sustainability and (2) Administration & Policy Planning, to be headed
by 2 new Senior Deputy Directors; and (3) Current Planning and (4) Housing & Community Improvement, each to be
headed by existing Deputy Directors. Adds 4 Assistant Deputy Director positions to manage increasingly complex
program areas and to update the Department's structure to better manage work teams and plan for succession.
Increases operational capacity in plan checking with the addition of 2 Sr. Building Plan Checkers and 2 Building
Plan Checkers, and in department information technology with the addition of 1 Information Systems Manager II
position to manage the Department’s Information Technology team and its complex array of IT systems and
software. Adds 1 Inspection Services Supervisor and 3 Principal Building Inspector positions in recognition of the
growing volume and complexity of the inspection program and to manage the team of inspectors assigned to the
Code Enforcement Unit. Adds 1 Weatherization and Home Repair Supervisor to provide program supervision and to
oversee the required On The Job Training of home repair specialists. Cancels 5 positions that remain vacant and are
deemed no longer needed because of prior organizational changes: Manager, Application/Permit Center;
Redevelopment Housing Specialist II; Chief, Annexation and Economic Stimulus Program; Sr. Transportation
Planner, and Clerical Supervisor. Transition to the modi ed organizational structure will be achieved gradually
through recruitment and attrition; consequently, not all the added positions will be lled immediately and some
positions that are vacated through promotion may be considered for future cancelation, depending on operational
need.
. County Counsel
No net FTE change. Adds one (1) Information Systems Specialist I and deletes one (1) Account Clerk – Advanced
position to provide support with systems, applications, training, and problem-solving with the various software
applications used in the County Counsel’s Of ce.
. Department of Information Technology
Adds a net of eight (8) positions. The Administrative division will add one (1) Departmental Human Resources
Analyst II and one (1) Accounting Technician. The Telecommunications division will add one (1) Information Systems
Manager II. The Information Security Administration division will add one (1) Business Systems Analyst. The Network
Services division will add one (1) Network Administrator II and one (1) Network Technician II. The Wide Area Network
Services division will add one (1) Information Systems Manager II. The Systems and Programming division will be
adding one (1) Business Systems Analyst, and deleting one (1) Information Systems Programmer Analyst III. The
Operations division will be adding three (3) Information Systems Specialist III, and deleting one (1) Computer
Operator Supervisor and one (1) Computer Operator III. The net increase of positions will be funded by charges to
customers based on direct charge for service or allocation. Additionally, ve (5) FTE are anticipated to be vacated
through attrition, and deleted during the scal year.
. District Attorney
Incorporates the midyear FTE increase of 5.5 FTE, and for the Recommended Budget decreases three (3) FTE in the
District Attorney’s Of ce. Adds one (1) Departmental Fiscal Of cer to support the nancial management and grants
administration functions and one (1) DA Sr. Inspector for cases related to on-duty criminal conduct by public
of cials. The department will delete one (1) Administrative Services Assistant III and four (4) vacant unfunded Case
Preparation Assistant positions due to the use of the newly established District Attorney Assistant Investigator
classi cation and the mid-year addition of four (4) positions.
. Employment and Human Services
Net zero FTE change in the Employment and Human Services Department. The department will add one (1)
Administrative Services Assistant II, one (1) Administrative Services Assistant III, two (2) Planner and Evaluator - Level
B, and one (1) Secretary - Journey Level positions to support Measure X programming and scal operations. The
department will add (1) Administrative Services Assistant III position to support Policy and Planning functions. The
department will add two (2) Program/Projects Coordinator positions to support mandates for Children and Family
Services related to the Families First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA). The department will add one (1) Secretary-
Advanced Level, one (1) Program/Projects Coordinator, one (1) Social Service Employment Placement Counselor and
one (1) Secretary-Journey Level to increase administrative support for various programs.
The department will delete nine vacant (9) Social Worker positions, one (1) vacant Neighborhood Services
Coordinator position, one (1) vacant Clerk-Specialist position, and one (1) vacant Social Work Supervisor II position.
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. Health Services
Incorporates the midyear net increase of 86.75 FTE and adds a net increase of 70.85 FTE as part of the Recommended
Budget. Adds 66.9 FTE for additional staf ng for the West County Reentry, Treatment and Housing (WRTH) facility, and
two (2) Institutional Service Worker-Generalist positions to support ongoing services provided across Detention Health.
Decreases Public Health staf ng by 75.35 FTE to eliminate several unused positions established in a project capacity to
support COVID-19 operations and is inclusive of a 12.7 FTE reassignment of positions that are better aligned under the
Hospital Enterprise Fund I (0540) Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers Division. Adds 36.0 FTE
across the Alcohol and Other Drugs Division (0466) and Mental Health Division (0467) to support CalAIM program
expansion staf ng requirements and opioid abuse reduction efforts. Increases Hospital Enterprise Fund I (0540) Contra
Costa Regional Medical Center and Health Centers Division staf ng by 41.3 FTE, which is inclusive of incoming transfers
from Public Health, a Utilization Review Reorganization, staf ng to address CalAIM billing requirements, and new
position classi cations to support Emergency Medical Services.
. Human Resources
Net zero FTE change. Adds one (1) Human Resources Analyst to support increased demand in the Professional and
Organizational Development (POD) unit, and deletes one (1) Human Resources Systems Analyst in the Employee
Bene ts unit.
. Library
Adds 22 FTE positions to increase operational capacity in personnel administration, information technology, and to
increase outreach to underrepresented areas, service organizations, and schools with the addition of (1) Personnel
Technician, (1) Network Administrator I, (1) Clerk-Senior Level, (1) Library Assistant-Journey Level, and (1) Library
Literacy Assistant positions; and to establish the optimum staf ng model for each library branch based on facility
size and layout, patronage, and public service hours, some of which are funded by cities, with the addition of (3)
Librarian II, (7) Librarian I, (2) Library Assistant-Journey Level, (2) Clerk-Specialist Level, and (3) Clerk-Senior Level
positions. Transition to the new branch staf ng model will be achieved gradually through attrition and subsequent
recruitment; consequently, not all the added positions will be lled immediately, and most will be lled only upon
the event that other positions are vacated.
. Probation
Incorporates the midyear increase of 12 FTE and transfers seven (7) positions from Probation Facilities to Probation
Programs; one (1) Clerk-Senior Level, three (3) Clerk-Specialist Level, two (2) Deputy Probation Of cer I, and one (1)
Deputy Probation Of cer III. Due to legislative changes and the expansion of various programs and initiatives, these
positions have been operating under Probation Programs and need to be transferred to this budgetary department
so that the salaries and bene ts costs align with corresponding revenue budget.
. Public Defender
Incorporates the midyear increase of 2 FTE and decreases 1 FTE as part of the Recommended Budget. The
department will delete one (1) vacant unfunded Intermediate Clerk-Project position that has never been lled due
to the use of an Administrative Aide-Project position added in April 2023. This position elimination is necessary due
to the recent grant funding reduction in the Governor’s Proposed Budget to the Public Defense Pilot Program,
which does not support the future use of both positions.
. Public Works
Incorporates the midyear 3 FTE increase and adds a net of two (2) FTE positions. The Purchasing Division will add
one (1) Administrative Services Assistant II position to administer the procurement card program and purchasing
portal. The Facilities Maintenance Division will add two (2) Custodian II positions to support the new Administration
Building at 1026 Escobar Street and delete one (1) Window Washer position and replace it with one (1) Custodian II
position to re ect required duties more accurately. Facilities Maintenance will also add two (2) Senior Capital
Facilities Project Managers, one (1) Associate Capital Facilities Project Manager, and one (1) Administrative Analyst to
manage countywide capital projects more effectively. The Public Works division will add two (2) Information
Systems Programmer Analyst III positions and one (1) Network Analyst I position to enhance information technology
support in the Department. One (1) Engineering Technician Supervisor-Traf c will also be added to strengthen
institutional traf c design and operations knowledge. These additional positions will be offset by deleting one (1)
Engineering Technician Supervisor, one (1) Traf c Safety Investigator, one (1) Road Maintenance Carpenter, one (1)
Engineering Records Technician, one (1) Senior Clerk, and four (4) Maintenance Worker I positions to re ect the
needs of the Public Works Agency more accurately. Two (2) positions are also being transferred within various
divisions to meet the anticipated workload requirements.
. Racial Equity and Social Justice
Incorporates midyear increase of 2 FTE.
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. Sheriff-Coroner’s Of ce
Incorporates midyear increase of 6 FTE and adds a net of twelve (12) FTE positions. The Sheriff ’s Detention Division
will have an increase of twelve (12) positions comprised of six (6) Sheriff ’s Aide and six (6) Deputy Sheriff 40-hour
positions staff the upcoming West County Reentry, Treatment and Housing (WRTH) facility in Richmond. The
Sheriff ’s Department will have a net zero FTE change in other divisions by adding one (1) Administrative Analyst, one
(1) Accountant I, one (1) Clerical Supervisor, four (4) Sheriff ’s Specialist, and one (1) Records Manager positions, and
deleting two (2) Account Clerk-Advanced Level, one (1) Clerk-Senior Level, one (1) Sheriff ’s Dispatcher II, two (2)
Sheriff ’s Aide, one (1) Clerk-Experienced Level, and one (1) Biometric Systems positions.
. Treasurer-Tax Collector
Net increase of 2 FTE. Adds one (1) Clerk-Experienced, one (1) Account Clerk – Experienced, and one (1) Accounting
Technician position to provide staf ng support for the replacement of the legacy property tax system as well as
additional of ce coverage. The Of ce will also work directly with the Department of Information Technology for
support of the property tax system as well as other related business systems going forward and will eliminate the
in-house technical support by deleting one (1) Property Information and Business Systems Manager position. The
intent of this action is to rely on the expertise of the network, systems and programming, and security divisions of
the Department of Information Technology.
. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Incorporates midyear increase of 2 FTE and adds a net increase of 3.4 FTE. The District’s Fire Division will add one (1)
Account Clerk Advanced-Level, one (1) Secretary Advanced-Level, Supervisor, one (1) Clerk Senior-Level, and one (1)
Fire District Fiscal Specialist positions to support the overall administrative services of the Fire Protection District.
The District will delete one (1) part-time (24/40) Fire Prevention Specialist and one (1) Fire Prevention Technician to
offset the costs of the requested position additions.
The EMS Transport Fund Division will add one (1) Information Systems Programmer/Analyst IV position for additional
systems support.
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DEPARTMENTS
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General Government
The General Government functional group summarizes the following departments: Agriculture/Weights and Measures,
Assessor, Auditor-Controller, Board of Supervisors, Capital Improvements, Clerk-Recorder-Elections, Conservation and
Development, Contingency Reserve, County Administrator, County Counsel, Crockett/Rodeo Revenues, Debt Service,
Department of Information Technology, Employee/Retiree Bene ts, General County, Human Resources, Library, Public
Works, Of ce of Racial Equity and Social Justice, Risk Management, and Treasurer-Tax Collector.
Expenditures Summary
624 ,889,805 -$1,728,525
(-0.28% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
Expense Objects
Salaries And Bene ts $196,385,579 $268,665,043 $256,575,412
Services And Supplies $243,596,170 $333,390,501 $306,227,435
Other Charges $64,571,609 $62,938,779 $56,719,990
Expenditure Transfers -$79,987,962 -$89,940,126 -$51,307,165
Fixed Assets $59,887,169 $36,564,133 $36,674,133
Provisions For Contingencies $0 $15,000,000 $20,000,000
Total Expense Objects:$484,452,565 $626,618,330 $624,889,805
Name FY2023 Actuals FY2024 Adopted Budget FY2025 Recommended Budget
Expenditures by Fund
Governmental Funds
General Fund $319,353,321 $371,159,424 $360,134,047
Special Revenue Funds $139,558,257 $225,384,777 $236,447,274
Capital Project Funds $334 $339,000 $358,000
Debt Service Funds $2,759,911 $2,760,000 $0
Total Governmental Funds:$461,671,823 $599,643,201 $596,939,321
Enterprise Funds $5,914,573 $7,056,129 $6,125,931
Internal Service Funds $16,866,168 $19,919,000 $21,824,553
Total:$484,452,565 $626,618,330 $624,889,805
Name FY2023 Actuals FY2024 Adopted Budget FY2025 Recommended Budget
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Agricul ture / Weights and Measures
Matthew Slattengren
Agricultural Commissioner, Weights & Measures Dir.
For more information, call (925) 608-6600 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1542/Agriculture-Weights-Measures
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1542/Agriculture-Weights-Measures).
The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department enforces local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to
pesticides, agriculture, the environment, human health and safety, trade, and the marketplace.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department, under the direction
of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of
Pesticide Regulation, and Division of Measurement Standards, is
responsible for conducting regulatory and service activities to promote
and protect the County’s agricultural industry, environment, and citizens
to ensure a safe place to live and a fair marketplace for trade.
Agricultural Division enforces pesticide use and worker safety
regulations; enforces quarantine regulations; provides regulatory
oversight of Certi ed Farmer’s Market, Industrial Hemp, and organic
programs; and performs pest detection, pest management, and pest
eradication activities. The division provides quality assurance programs
involving fruits, nuts, vegetables, eggs, nursery stock, and seeds; and it
assists the public with pest identi cation and control techniques using
environmentally safe integrated pest management practices.
Weights and Measures Division assures fair business practices by performing routine inspections of all weighing and
measuring devices such as delicatessen scales and gasoline pumps used in commercial transactions. Regulatory services
ensure commercial sales are made in compliance with state laws. This unit enforces laws and regulations to prevent
deceptive packaging and ensure accurate units of measure and accurate pricing charged to consumers at automated
point-of-sale systems or scanners at checkout.
Cooperative Extension - University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) is the local UC connection
delivering the power of UC research in agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development to Californians to
improve community lives and livelihoods. The statewide network of UC Cooperative Extension’s (UCCE) specialists work as
liaisons, connecting communities with cutting-edge science-based strategies and technologies developed alongside UC
academics, faculty, and researchers. These efforts safeguard healthy and affordable food access, provide clean drinking
water, support the economic vitality of the state, protect natural resources, prevent wild res, improve college readiness,
develop future leaders through 4-H, help to prevent childhood obesity, deliver culturally relevant materials and workshops,
and develop proactive policies to increase diversity and inclusiveness. UC ANR delivers its mission through 11 statewide
programs, including 4-H Youth Development, UC Master Gardeners, UC Integrated Pest Management, and the Expanded
Food and Nutrition Education Program.
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Organizational Chart
The Agriculture/Weights and Measures Department was authorized for 44.7 FTE for FY23-24. During FY23-24, two (2) Biologist
positions were added to address increased quarantine workloads. It is recommended to add one (1) Weights & Measures
Inspector I to meet state mandates for inspections for a total of 47.7 FTE for the FY24-25 Recommended Budget.
FTE Summary
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
33 - AGRICULTURE-WEIGHTS/MEASURES 44.7 47.7 3
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Expenditures Summary
Salaries and Bene ts represent 74.9% of the Department's FY24-25 Recommended Budget providing funding for 47.7 FTE
positions, including a recommendation to add one (1) Weights and Measures Inspector I (BWWA) position. Total
expenditures increased by $1.3 million compared to the FY23-24 Adopted Budget, with $1.1 million of the increase attributed
to Salaries and Bene ts.
9,157,190 $1,323,320
(16.89% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsOther Charges
Expenditure Transfers
Services And Supplies
Salaries And Benefits
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $4,726,218 $5,752,047 $6,859,269 $1,107,223 19.2%
Services And
Supplies $1,366,166 $1,289,979 $1,396,962 $106,983 8.3%
Other Charges $0 $77,791 $90,958 $13,167 16.9%
Expenditure
Transfers $509,071 $714,054 $810,001 $95,947 13.4%
Total Expense
Objects:$6,601,455 $7,833,871 $9,157,190 $1,323,320 16.9%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Revenues Summary
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget includes total revenue of $9,157,190 for the Agriculture/Weights and Measures
Department, including a General Purpose Revenue allocation (net County cost) of $3.8 million and estimated State revenue
of $4.0 million primarily from Unrefunded Gas Tax (UGT). The Department additionally anticipates $1.3 million for contracted
services and device registration fees for the inspection and testing of commercial weighing and measuring devices
throughout the County as part of its mandated consumer protection program.
9,157,190 $1,323,320
(16.89% vs. prior year)
Revenues by Source
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsOther Local Revenue
General Purpose Revenue
State Assistance
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
State Assistance $3,367,356 $3,698,541 $4,005,943 $307,402 8.3%
Other Local Revenue $1,247,661 $1,090,276 $1,332,358 $242,082 22.2%
General Purpose
Revenue $1,986,438 $3,045,054 $3,818,889 $773,836 25.4%
Total:$6,601,455 $7,833,871 $9,157,190 $1,323,320 16.9%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Key Budget Updates
In California, Agriculture/Weights and Measures functions receive signi cant funding from the Unrefunded Gas Taxes (UGT),
industrial hemp regulation, canine detection, and high-risk pest exclusion programs. A signi cant portion of this funding is
conditional on maintaining a General Fund contribution to the Department, pursuant to California Food and Agricultural Code
section 224(g). The Department also derives funding from a variety of funding sources, including the California Department of
Food & Agriculture and the Department of Pesticide Regulation, as well as pass–through funding from the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget increases appropriations and estimated revenue by $1,323,320, or 16.89%, to fund the
operating requirements of the Department. The County Administrator is recommending the addition of one (1) Weights and
Measures Inspector I position funded by the General Fund to assist with the increased workload associated with the
development of new weighing, measuring and transaction technology requiring oversight by the Department. These new
technologies include transportation network systems, hydrogen dispensers, and electric charging stations, among others. The
Department will continue to monitor these technological advances and adapt its business practices in future budget years to
ensure compliance with its statutory oversight responsibilities. Also affecting this increase are two (2) Agricultural Biologist I
positions added during FY23-24 to support the Detector Dog Team, and increased workload including agricultural inspections,
pest detection and exclusion and eradication, and quarantine compliance.
Equity in Service Delivery
The Department promotes equity in the marketplace and has a high impact in vulnerable communities where inaccurate
charges could cause disproportionate effects. Additionally, the Department's partnership with the UC Cooperative Extension
(UCCE) prioritizes the connection between the agricultural community's local issues and the power of UC research. UCCE is
dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in serving our clientele. This past year our specialty crops
advisor prioritized outreach to Iu Mien growers in the county; they use similar production models to other growers but have
limited resources. In addition, in June 2023 a new advisor with a focus on Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)
Community Development was hired. The advisor is conducting an innovative applied research and extension education
program to: increase economic prosperity, and build an inclusive, equitable society in support of BIPOC communities’ self-
determination. This position primarily serves Contra Costa and Alameda Counties.
Goals
Goal 1: Enforce regulations preventing the movement of Asian Citrus Psyllid and Sudden Oak Death to new locations. The
target is zero or few trace-forwards originating from Contra Costa County.
Goal 2: Pursue funding from additional parks and land trusts, government agencies, and grants to support an effective noxious
weed management program.
Goal 3: Conduct more than six (6) training events and reach over 300 people to inform and train growers and pest control
professionals on the changes in laws and regulations that will affect how they conduct their businesses within the County.
Goal 4: Strive for 95% compliance with price veri cation for business locations within the County.
Goal 5: Host or co-host a pesticide take-back event which aims to safely collect and dispose of pesticides which are no longer
viable for application by local farmers, expanding on the success of the rst event of its kind in Contra Costa County in FY23-24.
Goal 6: Hold a recycling event to collect empty pesticide containers in Fall 2024, building on the success of the 2023 event
where over 18,000 pounds of containers were diverted from land lls.
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Accomplishments
Agriculture
After the success of the empty pesticide container
recycling event in 2022, the department held an event
on November 1, 2023. The event collected over 18,000
pounds of empty pesticide containers and kept them
out of land lls. This is more than three times the
amount taken in last year at just over 5,400 pounds.
The agricultural industry has needed to nd places to
dispose of empty pesticide containers for some time.
The Department is working to keep pesticide
containers out of land lls and have them reused for
appropriate purposes.
The Department held its rst pesticide take-back event
in over 30 years. This event was designed to give
growers and other entities a way to safely dispose of
pesticides that are unusable or no longer wanted. The
event was held on February 24, 2024, and the
Department collected about 15,000 pounds of
pesticides. This included pesticides where the
registration had been canceled and could no longer be
legally applied, pesticides that were mis-formulated,
and legacy pesticides such as DDT.
Weights and Measures
Inspectors have completed training in testing electric
vehicle service equipment (EVSE). Staff will begin
testing EVSE upon receipt of calibrated testing
equipment from the Division of Measurement Services.
This will help to ensure accuracy with respect to an
emerging technology that an increasing number of
people in the County rely on.
The division conducted a campaign to register new
businesses with point of sale equipment after the
COVID-19 pandemic resulted in extensive turnover
throughout the commercial sector. Over 100 new
accounts were created as a result of that effort. This will
facilitate greater compliance with price veri cation
throughout the County.
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Performance Measures
Agricul tural Division
FY16-17 FY 17-18 FY18-19 FY19-20 FY20-21 FY21-22 FY22-23
Pest Detection Trapping
Types of Traps 7 9 10 16 15 19 18
Peak Number of Traps Per Day 6,029 5,970 5,995 5,238 5,563 6,210 5,330
Servicings 68,668 79,498 91,514 109,026 93,881 76,213 73,545
Notes: The Department places and services exotic insect traps to ensure no new infestations of exotic insects get
established in Contra Costa County and California. New invasive insects can cause lower crop production, outcompete
native species, and increased pesticide use.
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS)
Finds in Shipments 1 1 1 0 3 0 0
Finds in Nurseries 1 2 0 1 1 0 2
Notes: The GWSS is an invasive pest that has become established in southern California. The Department monitors
nurseries and nursery shipments to ensure the pest does not get established in Contra Costa County. Establishment can
mean increased pesticide use for homeowners, vineyards, and nurseries. GWSS spreads Pierces Disease that can kill
grapevines.
Noxious Weed Control
Sites Treated 48 44 43 34 39 39 41
Acres Treated 41 71 32 138 88 123 68
Notes: The Department controls Artichoke Thistle, Purple Star Thistle, and Red Sesbania. These pests are nonnative and
can be detrimental to park lands, range lands, and the natural environment.
Pesticide Use Enforcement
Inspections 477 532 560 575 473 441 411
Investigations 41 30 31 25 18 16 22
Trainings Given 26 15 15 17 15 3 7
Individuals Trained 536 161 440 536 172 80 361
Notes: The Department monitors and inspects pesticide use, storage, illness, complaints, and more. The Department
aims to ensure employees, the public, and the environment are all safe, and all pesticide applications are done in a safe
and legal manner. There were signi cantly fewer trainings given and individuals trained for FY 21/22 due to changes in
staf ng and pesticide laws and regulations.
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Weights and Measures Division
Weights and Measures inspects all devices and systems that weigh or measure for
any commercial transaction to ensure fairness and equity in the marketplace. This
includes gas pumps, scales at farmers markets and grocery stores, taxi meters,
scanners in department stores, and much more.
ValuesDevices Inspected
10,09510,095 10,095
9,8749,874 9,874
10,16210,162 10,162
8,7658,765 8,765
10,20710,207 10,207
11,38411,384 11,384
8,7588,758 8,758
Devices InspectedFY16-17FY17-18FY18-19FY19-20FY20-21FY21-22FY22-230
2,000
4,000
6,000
8,000
10,000
12,000
ValuesDevice/Price Investigations and
Violations
7272 72 6767 67 6060 60
4242 42 3636 36 4646 46 5252 52
445445 445
368368 368 359359 359
292292 292
214214 214
268268 268
317317 317
423423 423 424424 424 418418 418
340340 340
132132 132
384384 384 389389 389
110110 110
7070 70
8181 81
111111 111
1818 18
6262 62
134134 134
Investigations
Violations
Price Veri cation Inspections
Price Veri cation ViolationsFY16-17FY17-18FY18-19FY19-20FY20-21FY21-22FY22-230
100
200
300
400
500
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Contra Costa County's detector dog "Major" and canine handler team intercept packages at parcel delivery facilities like FedEx,
UPS, and the post of ce. The dog is trained to scratch at parcels and alert his handler of cer of any package that contains
agricultural products. The package is then opened and inspected to determine if the agricultural products inside are allowed
entry into California. The goal is to eliminate invasive species before pests can cause environmental damage, quarantines, and
increased pesticide treatments. *Partial data for FY16-17, FY17-18, FY18-19.
ValuesAgricultural Detector Dog
4,0394,039 4,039
4,5044,504 4,504
7,2577,257 7,257
5,0105,010 5,010
7,0517,051 7,051
5,1565,156 5,156
4,8184,818 4,818
108108 108 6565 65
233233 233
415415 415
1,0951,095 1,095
897897 897 944944 944
99 9 5151 51 108108 108 8080 80
Shipments Intercepted
Unmarked Shipments
Actionable Pests FoundFY16-17*FY17-18*FY18-19*FY19-20FY20-21FY21-22FY22-230
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
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Assessor
Gus Kramer
County Assessor, Elected
For more information, call (925) 313-7400 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/191/Assessor
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/191/Assessor)
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The County Assessor is an elected of cial and is governed by the California Constitution, the laws passed by the Legislature,
and the rules adopted by the State Board of Equalization. The Of ce is responsible for discovering and assessing all property
within the county; producing and delivering an assessment roll by July 1 of each year; valuing all real property; auditing and
valuing all taxable personal property of entities doing business in the County; establishing and maintaining a set of 12,700
maps for assessment purposes, delineating every parcel of land in the county; and providing public information to assist
taxpayers with questions about property ownership and assessment.
Program Area Description
The Appraisal Division ensures that all secured real and personal property within the county has been accurately valued
and entered on the regular and supplemental assessment rolls.
The Business Division ensures that all business personal property within the county has been accurately reported, valued,
and entered on the regular and supplemental assessment rolls.
The Support Services Division enrolls all valid exemptions on the annual and supplemental local assessment rolls; provides
data entry and drafting services for the department; reviews policies and procedures and makes changes where necessary;
and provides public information services to agencies, private organizations and to the public.
Other Funds
The State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program (Special Revenue Fund) is restricted by law to activities
related to the improvement of operations and enhancement of computer applications and systems, speci cally the County’s
property tax administration system. Revenue was received in FY04-05 as part of an agreement between the County and the
State Department of Finance (AB 589).
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Organizational Chart
The Assessor's Of ce is currently budgeted for 118 full-time equivalent positions.
Full-time Equivalent Employee (FTE) Summary
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
16 - ASSESSOR 118 118 0
Assessor
Elected
Appraisal Division
All Secured Real &
Personal Property
Valuation
Support Services Division
Exemptions, Data &
Drafting Services
Business Division
All Business Property
Valuation
Expenditures Summary
The Assessor's Of ce general fund operations total $23,406,448 and funds the Appraisal, Business and Support Service
divisions. Total agency expenditures of $26,584,203 include an additional $3,177,755 for the State-County Property Tax
Administration Grant Program (Special Revenue Fund).
26 ,584 ,203 $1,584 ,312
(6.34% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
Salary and bene ts of $19,210,694 represent 72% of net expenditures and will fund the cost of 118 positions in FY24-25.
Services and supplies total $4,307,609, 70% of which are interdepartmental charges for information technology,
telecommunications, and building occupancy costs. Other Charges in the amount of $132,341 re ect the Assessor's share of
General Liability Self-Insurance costs. Expenditure transfers of $2,923,559 re ect costs offset by the Property Tax
Administration (Special Revenue) Fund and charges for mapping services provided to the County Geographic Information
Systems program.
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Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsFixed Assets
Other Charges
Expenditure Transfers
Services And Supplies
Salaries And Benefits
FY2023FY2024FY2025$-5
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $14,626,002 $18,261,964 $19,210,694 $948,730 5.2%
Services And
Supplies $3,377,217 $3,687,145 $4,307,609 $620,464 16.8%
Other Charges $0 $118,040 $132,341 $14,301 12.1%
Expenditure
Transfers -$523,099 $2,922,742 $2,923,559 $817 0%
Fixed Assets $0 $10,000 $10,000 $0 0%
Total Expense
Objects:$17,480,120 $24,999,891 $26,584,203 $1,584,312 6.3%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues Summary
The majority of costs for the Assessor's Of ce are offset by general purpose revenue (net County cost) and are anticipated to
be $22,245,815 in FY24-25 (84% of the total). There is an additional $3,177,755 of restricted funding from the Property Tax
Administration Program (special revenue fund). The balance of $1,160,633 is received through a combination of fees and
property tax-related cost recovery.
26 ,584 ,203 $1,584 ,312
(6.34% vs. prior year)
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Revenues by Source
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsOther Local Revenue
General Purpose Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
Revenue Source
Other Local Revenue
Use Of Money &
Property $110,878 $0 $0 $0 0%
Charges For Services $1,172,429 $1,134,843 $1,151,633 $16,790 1.5%
Miscellaneous
Revenue $38,146 $329,000 $9,000 -$320,000 -97.3%
Fund Balance -$110,878 $3,177,755 $3,177,755 $0 0%
Total Other Local
Revenue:$1,210,575 $4,641,598 $4,338,388 -$303,210 -6.5%
General Purpose
Revenue $16,269,545 $20,358,293 $22,245,815 $1,887,522 9.3%
Total General Purpose
Revenue:$16,269,545 $20,358,293 $22,245,815 $1,887,522 9.3%
Total Revenue Source:$17,480,120 $24,999,891 $26,584,203 $1,584,312 6.3%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Key Budget Updates
The County Assessor is an elected of cial and is governed by the California Constitution, the laws passed by the Legislature, and
the rules adopted by the State Board of Equalization.
The main function of the Assessor’s Of ce is to discover and assess all property within the county and to produce the annual
County Assessment Roll. This function provides the largest revenue source for the County General Fund and, thereby, funds
most County operations.
The FY24-25 expenditures increased by $1,584,312 over the FY23-24 Adopted Budget. Salary and bene t costs increased by
$948,730 to re ect anticipated cost of living increases and related bene t increases. Other operating costs, including
interdepartmental charges for information technology, telecommunications, building costs, and general liability insurance,
increased by $635,582. Anticipated revenue decreased by $303,210 based on prior year trends. The general-purpose revenue
allocation (net County cost) increased by $1,887,522 over FY23-24.
The Assessor's Of ce also manages the State-County Property Tax Administration Grant Program-Special Revenue Fund.
Following R&T §95.35, the Of ce elected to participate in the program in 2004. FY24-25 funding totals $3,177,755 and is restricted
to enhancements of the property tax administration system.
The Assessor’s Of ce has 118 full-time equivalent positions in FY24-25 and approximately 17% are vacant. The Of ce continues to
experience a high level of staff turnover from resignations and retirements. Dif culties in hiring and maintaining adequate
staf ng hamper the Department's ability to close the regular and supplemental assessment rolls in a timely manner and meet
the statutory program obligations of the of ce. Additionally, the passage of Proposition 19 has increased staf ng needs in the
Department. Proposition 19: Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families and Victims of Wild re or Natural
Disasters Act, passed in 2020, permits homeowners who are 55, severely disabled, or whose homes were destroyed by wild re
or disaster, to transfer their primary residence’s property tax base value to a replacement residence of any value, anywhere in
the state. The passage of the proposition has signi cantly impacted the operations of the of ce and the Assessor added four
positions to assist with the increased workload in FY23-24.
The Recommended Budget will permit the Assessor's Of ce to continue current operations and will work towards addressing
the workload increase associated with the passage of Proposition 19.
Equity in Service Delivery
The Assessor’s Of ce is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. The Department will continue to conduct
outreach and recruit staff to better reach its underrepresented groups.
The Assessor's Of ce will focus on improving services to the County’s diverse community. The Department will have its
brochures made available to taxpayers in both English and Spanish to better assist the Spanish-speaking community. In
addition, the Assessor's Of ce is supporting its bilingual staff in becoming eligible to provide in-person and telephone services
to the public in Spanish, Chinese, and Tagalog.
Community outreach and education have always been top priorities for the Department. The Assessor and staff will continue
their long-standing community outreach program, which provides community education and training to service groups,
associations, realty organizations, and at community events. Notable events include, Veterans’ Operation Documentation and
the Contra Costa County’s Annual Spring Block Party.
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Goals
The Department will continue to navigate and implement new policies and procedures related to Proposition 19 to
address the large number of applications it continues to receive. The Department will continue to update new
procedures as the law is amended; offer ongoing training and education for staff on the new laws; update the Board of
Equalization and internal forms, applications, and letters; update the database for Proposition 19 Base Transfers; and
secure enough staff to implement the complex changes to portions of Proposition 19.
The Department will continue efforts to have its informational brochures available in both English and Spanish to better
assist the Spanish-speaking community.
The Commercial and Industrial Division will work to redesign the Commercial Building Permit Questionnaire to bring it
up to date and improve ease of use which is expected to increase the return rate and reduce staff time spent on following
up with taxpayers to collect the necessary information to value commercial properties.
The Department has a goal to increase translation and interpreter services by adding a Tagalog translator.
The Department would like to improve its Proposition 19 Programs. Initial versions of custom-built Proposition 19 software
are in use, but improvements to maximize employee productivity could be identi ed and implemented.
Accomplishments
The Department hired and trained a new class of 7 Junior Appraisers on new construction, sales, and basic appraisal.
The Department’s Administrative Services Division and Standards Division worked with the California State Board of
Equalization to obtain approval for Administrative Services to proctor examinations in-house for appraiser and auditor
testing for classes towards Permanent and Advanced Certi cation. Conducting these examinations in-house has resulted
in a reduction of costs and staff time for travel.
The Department hired a Real Property Technical Assistant in the Business Division to review leasing accounts and
research values of leased equipment in the County for potential "escape assessments". This added resource is reducing
the backlog of reviews and valuations of these accounts.
Administrative personnel staff attended various training on complex leave-of-absence laws, including the Family and
Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), and Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and the required
forms and notices. Some notable training included the new Reproductive Loss Leave and how to properly designate and
calculate complex PDL cases. Managers and supervisors also attended training to better understand their roles and
responsibilities involving FMLA and CFRA leave.
A new database to track Proposition 19 Intergenerational Transfers and Disaster Relief was implemented. The database
will track the sending and receiving of claim forms, the status of the claim during its processing, and will print letters to
taxpayers and simplify the sharing of data with the State Board of Equalization.
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Performance Measures
Department Goal: Complete all required audits in the Business Division.
Number of Audits Completed in the Business Division
FY21-22 FY22-23 FY 23-24
Target 175 175 175
Actual 125 108
Note: Due to a high volume of staff turnover during the last 3 years, the Business Division has not been
able to meet its annual target of 175 audits. The department recently lled two Auditor-Appraiser I
positions and will have seven Auditor-Appraisers working to complete audits to meet the target goal of 175
audits in FY23-24.
Department Goal: Continue to reduce the percentage of outstanding applications, as described below.
Percentage of Outstanding Proposition 58 and 193, Parent/Child Exclusion Applications
2021 2022 2023
Target 641 256 227
Actual 1700 351 100
Total Received 2,575 1,032 909
Target Percentage 25%25%25%
Actual Percentage 66%34%11%
Note: Due to the new legislation, Proposition 19 - Intergenerational (effective 2/16/21), there was a
signi cant increase in applications to fall under the old P58/193 laws. Because of the new law, P58/193
applications received will continue to decrease.
Percentage of Outstanding Proposition 19 – 55+ Base Transfers (Law Effective 4/1/21)
4/1/2021-12/31/21 1/1/2022-12/31/22 1/1/2023-12/31/23
Target 95 133
Actual 616 256
Target
Percentage
15%15%15%
Actual
Percentage
97%29%
Note: Proposition 19 is new legislation passed by voters in November of 2020. The number of outstanding
Base Year applications was high for 2021 due to the new law.
Percentage of Outstanding Proposition 19 – 55+ Base Transfers (Law Effective 4/1/21)
4/1/2021-12/31/21 1/1/2022-12/31/22 1/1/2023-12/31/23
Target 95 133 112
Actual 616 256 199
Total Received 635 882 765
Target Percentage 15%15%15%
Actual Percentage 97%29%26%
Note: Proposition 19 is new legislation passed by voters in November 2020. The number of outstanding
Proposition 19 Base Transfer applications was high for 2021 due to implementation of the new law.
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Number of Spanish-Speaking Agents
FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Target 3 3
Actual 2 3
Department Goal: Increase language services to improve the customer service experience for the public.
Number of Chinese-Speaking Agents
FY 22/23 FY 23/24
Target 1 1
Actual 0 1
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Auditor-Controller
Robert R. Campbell
County Auditor-Controller, Elected
For more information, call (925) 608-9300 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6533/Auditor-Controller
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6533/Auditor-Controller)
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Department Description:
The Auditor-Controller is an elected of cial and serves as the Chief Accounting Of cer for the County. The mandate is to
ensure the required Auditor-Controller functions speci ed in the California Constitution, under various California codes, and
by the Board of Supervisors are performed. The duties are performed under the legal authority primarily set forth in the
Government Code, beginning with Sections 26880 and 26900. The Of ce of the Auditor-Controller’s primary mission is to
ensure the scal integrity of the County’s nancial records and to provide service, assistance and information to the public,
the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator’s Of ce, County departments and employees, special districts, and some
non-county regional agencies.
Program Area Description
General Fund Operations include:
The Property Tax Division builds the countywide tax roll and allocates and accounts for property tax apportionments
and assessments for all jurisdictions in the county.
The Payroll Division processes payroll for all County departments, most re districts, some special districts, and some
non-County regional agencies.
The General Accounting & Accounts Payable Division manages the countywide Financial System and processes
various types of scal information for County departments, special districts, and other non-County agencies. The
division maintains the general ledger and enforces accounting policies, procedures, and processes. Duties include:
ensuring nancial reporting in accordance with County policies and state and federal guidelines; reconciling xed
asset activity to County inventory; and processing payments for demands against purchase orders and contracts.
The Internal Audit Division develops and executes audit programs for the examination,veri cation, and analysis of
nancial records, procedures, and internal controls of the County departments. Internal Audit also produces the
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
The Special Accounting Division assists in preparing the budget documents for the County and special districts,
including monitoring expenditures for budget compliance. Special Accounting prepares the countywide Cost
Allocation Plan, various scal reports, and assists in the issuance and administration of county and school bonds.
The Administration & Systems Division provides general management of the nancial information and accounts of
all departments, districts, and other agencies governed by the Board of Supervisors. The division provides employee
development, personnel, payroll, scal administration, as well as systems development and support.
Other Special Revenue Fund:
Automated Systems Development (Special Revenue Fund): Accumulates interest earnings from the Teeter Plan
borrowing program and other funding sources to nance maintenance and enhancement of countywide nancial
systems.
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Organizational Chart
The Auditor-Controller's Of ce is staffed by 65 full-time equivalent positions as summarized below:
Full-time Equivalent Employee (FTE) Summary
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
10 - AUDITOR-CONTROLLER 65 65 0
Auditor-Controller
Elected
Property Tax
Countywide tax roll,
Apportionments
General Accounting &
Accounts Payable
General Ledger, Fixed
Assets, Payments
Special Accounting
Budget, Cost Allocation
Plan, Bond Administration
Countywide Payroll
Payroll Processing for
County, Special Districts
Internal Audit
Audit programs for internal
controls of County
Annual Comprehensive
Financial Report
Systems Development
Systems Development &
Support
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Expenditures Summary
The Auditor-Controller's Of ce general fund operations total $12,720,294. This amount funds the general operating divisions
of Property Tax, Payroll, General Accounting & Accounts Payable, Internal Audit, Systems, Special Accounting, as well as the
overall administration of operations. Total agency expenditures of $12,920,294 include an additional $200,000 for Automated
Systems Development (Special Revenue Fund).
12,920,294 -$843,708
(-6.13% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
Salaries and bene ts will total $11,015,460 and represent 85% of total expenditures. This amount includes negotiated wage
and bene t adjustments and will fully fund 65 positions in FY24-25. Services and supplies will total $2,039,894, of which 60%
is due to interdepartmental charges for information technology, telecommunications, and building-related costs. Other
Charges re ect $29,135 of the Auditor-Controller's share of General Liability Self-Insurance charges. Expenditure Transfers, in
the amount of <$364,195>, are charged to other General Fund Departments for auditing and accounting services.
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Other Charges
Services And Supplies
Salaries And Benefits
FY2023FY2024FY2025$-2.5
$0
$2.5
$5
$7.5
$10
$12.5
$15
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $8,398,778 $10,834,187 $11,015,460 $181,273 1.7%
Services And
Supplies $2,087,293 $3,089,375 $2,039,894 -$1,049,481 -34%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Other Charges $0 $29,135 $29,135 $0 0%
Expenditure
Transfers -$328,267 -$188,695 -$164,195 $24,500 -13%
Total Expense
Objects:$10,157,804 $13,764,002 $12,920,294 -$843,708 -6.1%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues Summary
The Auditor-Controller's Of ce receives revenue from audit and accounting fees as well as property tax administrative cost
recoveries. FY24-25 revenue is anticipated to total $8,543,858, which funds 65% of the cost of operations. The remaining
$4,376,436 or 35% is an allocation of general purpose revenue (net County cost).
12,920,294 -$843,708
(-6.13% vs. prior year)
Revenues by Source
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsGeneral Purpose Revenue
Other Local Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2.5
$5
$7.5
$10
$12.5
$15
Revenue Source
Other Local Revenue
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Use Of Money &
Property $95,009 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0%
Charges For Services $7,319,089 $8,327,442 $8,118,858 -$208,584 -2.5%
Miscellaneous
Revenue $228,810 $225,000 $225,000 $0 0%
Fund Balance $104,991 $185,000 $185,000 $0 0%
Total Other Local
Revenue:$7,747,898 $8,752,442 $8,543,858 -$208,584 -2.4%
General Purpose
Revenue $2,409,905 $5,011,560 $4,376,436 -$635,124 -12.7%
Total General Purpose
Revenue:$2,409,905 $5,011,560 $4,376,436 -$635,124 -12.7%
Total Revenue Source:$10,157,804 $13,764,002 $12,920,294 -$843,708 -6.1%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Key Budget Updates
The mission of the Auditor-Controller's Of ce is to ensure the scal integrity of the County’s nancial activities through the
efforts of all program areas: Property Tax, Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Internal Audit and Special Accounting.
Signi cant duties of the Of ce include: issuance of the County's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; production of the
payroll for all County departments, most re districts, special districts and some non-County regional agencies; and production
of the countywide tax roll and accounting for property tax apportionments and assessments for all jurisdictions in the county.
The FY24-25 recommended budget re ects General Fund expenditures of $12,720,294, a decrease of $843,708 from the FY23-24
adopted budget. Revenues total $8,343,858 and the net County cost (share of General-Purpose Revenue) totals $4,376,436. The
FY24-25 recommended budget provides 65 authorized and funded positions for the Auditor-Controller.
Salary and bene t costs increased by $181,273 to fund negotiated wage and bene t adjustments. Other operating costs,
including information technology, communications, and insurance decreased by $1,024,981. The reduction in costs is mainly
due to the completion of the new Finance System implementation (Workday Financials) and post-production in the prior year.
Revenue was reduced by $208,584 due to a combination of decreased auditing and accounting fees. The resulting share of
general-purpose revenue decreased by $635,124.
The Auditor-Controller's Of ce also manages the Automated Systems Development Special Revenue Fund. The FY24-25
budget re ects expenditures of $200,000 that are restricted to costs related to maintenance and enhancement of countywide
nancial systems.
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget will enable Auditor-Controller's Of ce to continue staf ng operations at the current level.
Upcoming projects for the Of ce include working with the Department of Information Technology and Human Resources
Department on an update to the Kronos Timekeeping System as well as working with the Treasurer Tax Collector’s Of ce on
planning and implementation of a new County Property Tax System. The Auditor’s Of ce requested the addition of two
Accounting Technician positions in anticipation of these projects and, while this request is not recommended at this time, the
request will be revisited when the timeline for the new system upgrades is known.
Equity in Service Delivery
The Of ce of the Auditor Controller is committed to diversity, equity and maintaining a work environment where everyone is
treated fairly and respectfully. The Of ce will continue to work with Human Resources to attract a diverse pool of quali ed
applicants for recruitment. The Of ce will also look to support the development of the Of ce of Racial Equity and Social
Justice.
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Goals
Continue to provide support to County staff as they navigate the new County Finance System (post implementation).
Continue to meet the Of ce mandates such as preparing an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, issuing payroll,
apportioning property taxes, and making vendor payments despite the ongoing staf ng challenges.
Work with the Assessor’s Of ce on the implementation of Proposition 19 and prepare for the reporting requirements to
the State.
Accomplishments
The Auditor-Controller's Of ce implemented a new County Finance System in April 2023. The system is cloud-based
and transitioned many of the County's manual processes to an on-line, real-time process.
As a resource to departments, the Auditor-Controller’s Of ce continues to maintain the Finance System Project
website containing news, events, self-guided job aids, and access to videos. Additionally, the Auditor-Controller’s
Intranet Site continues to be maintained as a source of historical information.
The Auditor‐Controller’s Of ce received the State Controller’s “Award for Achieving Excellence in Financial
Reporting.” This award serves to recognize that the County submitted an accurate and timely nancial report for the
scal year ended June 30, 2022. The Auditor‐Controller's Of ce reporting excellence helps the State Controller’s
Of ce publish accurate and useful local government nancial data in the Counties' Annual Report. Policymakers
and other interested parties throughout California rely on the quality of this uniformly reported information.
Operations Indicators
Property Tax Division
Calculated and apportioned approximately $3.54 billion in 1% Property Tax, Bonds, Special Taxes, Assessments, and Fees
for FY23-24.
General Accounting and Accounts Payable Division
Total Payments issued (2023): $2,444,737,130
Number of Checks Processed (2023): 102,521
Number of Electronic Transfers (2023): 18,249
Payroll Division
Gross Annual Payroll (2023): $1,168,270,811
Annual Checks & Advices issued (2023): 139,402
Annual Advance Checks & Advices issued (2023): 77,859
W2's issued (2023): 12,192
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Board of Supervisors
Federal D. Glover
Chair, Board of Supervisors
For more information, call (925) 655-2000 or visit https://ca-contracostacounty3.civicplus.com/7283/Board-of-Supervisors .
From left: Supervisor Diane Burgis (https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6437/District-3-Supervisor-Diane-Burgis), Supervisor Ken
Carlson (https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6291/District-4-Supervisor-Ken-Carlson), Supervisor Federal D. Glover
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/781/District-5-Supervisor-Federal-D-Glover) (Chair), Supervisor John M. Gioia
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/5216/District-1-Supervisor-John-M-Gioia), and Supervisor Candace Andersen
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/4668/District-2-Supervisor-Candace-Andersen) (Vice Chair).
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Department Description
Contra Costa County is a "General Law" county deriving its duties from state law, including those of the Board of Supervisors.
The duties of the Board include: appointing most County department heads, except elected of cials, and providing for the
appointment of all other County employees; providing for the compensation of all County of cials and employees; creating
of ces, boards and commissions as needed, including appointing members and xing the terms of of ce; awarding all
contracts for Public Works projects and all other contracts exceeding $200,000; adopting an annual operating budget;
sponsoring an annual audit of all County accounts, books, and records; supervising the operations of departments and
exercising executive and administrative authority through the County Administrator; serving as the appellate body for
planning and zoning issues; and serving as the County Board of Equalization (the Board has created an Assessment Appeals
Board to perform this function).
Program Area Description
Board Operations, Legislation and Policy Direction. Enforces statutes and enacts legislation to serve and protect County
residents, establishes general operating policies and plans, adopts annual budgets and levies taxes, determines land use,
and appoints County of cials.
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Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs). Municipal Advisory Councils advise the Board of Supervisors on matters that relate to
their respective unincorporated areas concerning the provision of government services, which are or may be provided to the
area by the County or other local government agencies, including, but not limited to, public health, safety, social services,
public works, and planning.
Personnel Merit Board. The Merit Board hears and makes determinations on appeals of merit-system employees and
oversees the system to ensure that merit principles are upheld.
Community Impact Mitigation Programs. The Board administers certain community impact mitigation programs funded
by waste processing facility fees for the bene t of residents in the West County area, including:
West Contra Costa Sanitary Land ll Mitigation Program. This program provides funding from solid waste transfer
facility mitigation fees related to West Contra Costa Sanitary Land ll Inc. bene ting the Richmond area. Funding is
currently used to partially fund a resident deputy sheriff position in North Richmond. (General Fund)
North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fund. This program is funded by collection of a fee designed
to mitigate designated impacts resulting from both County and city approved land use permits for the expanded Bulk
Material Processing Center (BMPC) located in North Richmond. More information about this mitigation fee program
can be found here: https://www.cccrecycle.org/206/Mitigation-Fee-InformationProgram
(https://www.cccrecycle.org/206/Mitigation-Fee-Information). (Special Revenue Fund)
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Organizational Chart
In Contra Costa County, the Board of Supervisors is composed of ve, elected members that are registered voters of, and reside
in, the Supervisorial District from which the member is elected, pursuant to Government Code section 25000. Elected County
Supervisors represent and are accountable directly to the residents of Contra Costa County.
The Board of Supervisors' department is staffed by 32.00 full-time equivalent positions, including each of the ve elected
Supervisors as summarized below:
FTE Summary
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
01 - BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 32.00 32.00 0.00
Below is a map illustrating the boundaries of each Supervisorial District within Contra Costa County followed by an
Organizational Chart showing the County Supervisor that represents each District area.
(https://cleargov.com/resource/cleargov-prod/projects/documents/245cec7bb6cdc38c7273.pdf)
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Residents
Contra Costa County
John M. Gioia
District I
Candace Andersen
District II
Diane Burgis
District III
Ken Carlson
District IV
Federal D. Glover
District V
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Expenditures Summary
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget includes a net expenditure increase of $253,618 from the current year Adopted Budget
due to scheduled increases in salary and bene t costs as well as rates charged for interdepartmental services, such as
Information Technology support and building occupancy costs. In addition, the net expenditure increase contemplates a
transfer of annual appropriations in the amount of $138,250 for Code Enforcement operations from the Board of Supervisors
budget to the Department of Conservation and Development budget beginning in FY24-25. Budgeting this amount within
the Department of Conservation and Development budget going forward will ensure that general fund appropriations are
allocated to the department responsible operating the Code Enforcement activities within the unincorporated area of the
County.
9,302 ,812 $253,618
(2.80% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Other Charges
Services And Supplies
Salaries And Benefits
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $5,109,676 $5,671,949 $5,855,861 $183,912 3.2%
Services And
Supplies $3,409,935 $2,883,369 $3,278,793 $395,424 13.7%
Other Charges $68,333 $299,876 $124,958 -$174,918 -58.3%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Expenditure
Transfers $169,741 $194,000 $43,200 -$150,800 -77.7%
Total Expense
Objects:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Expenditures by Program
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Program
MillionsPersonnel Merit Board
Board Mitigation Programs
No Rich Wst&Rcvy Mtgn Fee
Department Of Supervisors
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
Expenditures
General Government
Board Of Supervisors
Department Of
Supervisors $7,677,663 $8,006,028 $8,233,958 $227,929 2.8%
Board Mitigation
Programs $201,817 $175,000 $200,000 $25,000 14.3%
Personnel Merit
Board $11,848 $60,000 $68,854 $8,854 14.8%
No Rich Wst&Rcvy
Mtgn Fee $866,357 $808,165 $800,000 -$8,165 -1%
Total Board Of
Supervisors:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Total General
Government:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Total Expenditures:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues Summary
The Revenues Summary re ects total revenue of $9,302,812 for the Board of Supervisors' Agency, including all Special
Revenue funds. The General Fund portion of total revenue is $8,502,812 and includes a general purpose revenue allocation
(net County cost) of $7,943,812.
9,302 ,812 $253,618
(2.80% vs. prior year)
Revenues by Source
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsOther Local Revenue
General Purpose Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
Revenue Source
Other Local Revenue
Use Of Money &
Property $59,188 $10,000 $50,273 $40,273 402.7%
Charges For Services $1,370,236 $1,321,165 $1,308,727 -$12,438 -0.9%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Miscellaneous
Revenue $1,017 $0 $0 $0 0%
Fund Balance $46,873 $0 $0 $0 0%
Total Other Local
Revenue:$1,477,315 $1,331,165 $1,359,000 $27,835 2.1%
General Purpose
Revenue $7,280,371 $7,718,028 $7,943,812 $225,783 2.9%
Total General Purpose
Revenue:$7,280,371 $7,718,028 $7,943,812 $225,783 2.9%
Total Revenue Source:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenue by Program
Budgeted and Historical 2024 Revenue by Program
MillionsPersonnel Merit Board
Board Mitigation Programs
No Rich Wst&Rcvy Mtgn Fee
Department Of Supervisors
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2
$4
$6
$8
$10
Revenue
General Government
Board Of Supervisors
Department Of
Supervisors $7,677,663 $8,006,028 $8,233,958 $227,929 2.8%
Board Mitigation
Programs $201,817 $175,000 $200,000 $25,000 14.3%
Personnel Merit
Board $11,848 $60,000 $68,854 $8,854 14.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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No Rich Wst&Rcvy
Mtgn Fee $866,357 $808,165 $800,000 -$8,165 -1%
Total Board Of
Supervisors:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Total General
Government:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Total Revenue:$8,757,685 $9,049,193 $9,302,812 $253,618 2.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Key Budget Updates
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget fully funds the administrative requirements of the Board of Supervisors’ operations,
including Supervisorial District of ces, Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs), Personnel Merit Board support, and certain
community impact mitigation programs, including the West Contra Costa Sanitary Land ll and North Richmond Waste and
Recovery mitigation program. Below is a summary of how each Program Area is impacted in the FY24-25 Recommended
Budget:
Board Operations, Legislation and Policy Direction. Each Supervisorial District of ce budget is fully funded with no vacancy
factor or service level reductions recommended. In addition, appropriations for County memberships in the California State
Association of Counties (CSAC), National Association of Counties (NACo) and other professional organizations as well as
language access support for Board of Supervisors meetings remains funded, which is consistent with prior budget years.
Municipal Advisory Councils (MACs). Each of the thirteen MACs is recommended to continue receiving an allocation of $3,000
for operating expenses, consistent with prior budget years.
Personnel Merit Board. Continues to fully fund staff support to the Personnel Merit Board assuming partial reimbursement
from departments that require hearings of the Merit Board from time-to-time, which is consistent with prior budget years.
Community Impact Mitigation Programs.
West Contra Costa Sanitary Land ll Mitigation Program. Continues partial funding for one Resident Sheriff's Deputy to
support waste mitigation efforts in the North Richmond Area, which is consistent with prior budget years.
North Richmond Waste & Recovery Mitigation Fund. Continues to recognize estimated mitigation fee revenue from
the North Richmond Mitigation Fee (NRMF) at the FY23-24 estimated level. This is a special revenue fund that maintains
a fund balance in anticipation of uctuations in actual fee revenue from year-to-year to maintain stability in funded
programs.
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Clerk-Recorder
Kristin B. Connelly
Clerk-Recorder, Elected
For more information, call (925) 335-7900, or visit https://www.contracostavote.gov/ .
The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder-Elections Department is responsible for conducting fair, accurate, secure,
transparent, and timely elections, as well as accurately maintaining, protecting, and preserving all of cial
records and indices relating to real property and vital records in Contra Costa County and providing access to
public documents. The Elections Division maximizes voter registration and opportunities for voting; ensures
that all eligible citizens of Contra Costa County can exercise their right to vote; and processes State and local
initiative, referendum, and recall petitions.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Department Description
The Clerk-Recorder-Elections budget comprises expenditures and revenues for the following budget units administered by
the Clerk-Recorder Department.
Program Area Description
The Elections Division conducts Federal, State, county, local and district elections in a fair, accurate, secure, transparent, and
timely manner, according to State and federal law. The Division:
Issues and processes vote-by-mail, early voting, precinct, and provisional ballots, verifying all signatures prior to
counting
Prepares and mails sample ballots and voter information materials for each election in the English, Spanish and
Chinese languages
Recruits and trains poll workers on election rules and voting processes
Locates and inspects suf cient polling places, mitigating issues to meet Americans With Disabilities Act requirements
Maintains accurate voter registration records through timely and continual voter le maintenance
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Conducts voter outreach and education with civic organizations, political groups, and schools, with a focus on
increasing access to registration and voting.
Maximizes opportunities for voter registration, particularly to underrepresented community members
Processes and veri es initiative, referendum, and recall petitions
Uses GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to ensure accurate precinct and district boundaries
The Clerk-Recorder Division examines, records, les, images, indexes, redacts, archives, maintains, and preserves all of cial
records; including vital records and those relating to real property, subdivision maps, assessment districts, and records of
surveys. The Division also:
Produces, preserves, and maintains indices of all records held by the County Clerk-Recorder
Issues and registers marriage licenses, and performs civil marriage ceremonies
Registers notary public commissions/oaths, Process Servers, Legal Document Assistants, and Unlawful Detainer
Assistants
Files Fictitious Business Name statements,
Develops and oversees the Recorder Records Management and Archives Program
Provides to the public constructive notice of private acts
Performs other County Clerk responsibilities as designated by code
Redacts illegal restrictive covenants from property records
Other Funds
The Micrographics/Modernization (Micro/Mod) Fund is restricted by law to the improvement and operation of a
modernized recording system, including infrastructure, technology, equipment, and staff to ef ciently process, organize,
manage, maintain, preserve, and protect of cial documents and records in the Clerk-Recorder Division and to make them
readily available to the public. Speci c programs include:
Vital records and recordkeeping
Recorder Records Management and Archives Program
Social Security numbers and unlawful restrictive language redaction from public documents
Electronic recording document program
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Organizational Chart
During FY23-24, the Board of Supervisors authorized Measure X sales tax funding for two Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Specialist positions in the Clerk-Recorder's Of ce, and the Department canceled one half-time Voter Education and
Engagement Specialist-Project position, for a net FTE position increase of 1.5. No additional positions were requested or are
recommended in the FY24-25 budget.
Agency - Name
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
24 - CLERK-RECORDER ELECTIONS 85.5 87 1.5
Clerk-Recorder
Elected
Recorder/Micrographics
Of cial and vital records
and indices
Elections
Voter outreach,
registration, elections,
petitions
County Clerk
Marriage licenses, ctitious
business names
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Expenditures Summary
The gures below re ect amounts budgeted for the General Fund and Micrographic/Modernization Fund combined.
28,889,037 $1,047,490
(3.76% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Fund
Budgeted and Historical 2025 Expenditures by Fund
MillionsSpecial Revenue Funds
General Fund
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
FY24-25 General Fund expenditures are increased by approximately $1.7 million from the current year primarily due to
negotiated wage and other increased compensation costs and higher expenses required to conduct the 2024 Presidential
Election.
FY24-25 Micro/Mod Fund expenditures are reduced by approximately $650,000 to account for the removal of appropriations
for one-time purchases made in FY23-24.
General Fund $16,382,177 $16,980,853 $18,677,264 $1,696,411 10%
Special Revenue
Funds $2,119,024 $10,860,694 $10,211,773 -$648,921 -6%
Total:$18,501,201 $27,841,547 $28,889,037 $1,047,490 3.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Expenditures by Division
Budgeted Expenditures by Division
Elections (48%)Elections (48%) Elections (48%)
Recorder Micro/Mod (35.3%)Recorder Micro/Mod (35.3%) Recorder Micro/Mod (35.3%)
Recorder (16.7%)Recorder (16.7%) Recorder (16.7%)
Clerk-Recorder Elections
Elections $12,161,017 $12,475,258 $13,860,538 $1,385,280 11.1%
Recorder Micro/Mod $2,119,024 $10,860,694 $10,211,773 -$648,921 -6%
Recorder $4,221,161 $4,505,595 $4,816,726 $311,131 6.9%
Total Clerk-Recorder
Elections:$18,501,201 $27,841,547 $28,889,037 $1,047,490 3.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Expenditures by Expense Type
Of signi cance, Salaries and Bene ts are increased to re ect two Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist positions added in
the current year and negotiated wage and other increased compensation costs.
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Other Charges
Fixed Assets
Salaries And Benefits
Services And Supplies
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
Salaries and bene ts represent 40% of the Clerk-Recorder Department FY24-25 recommended budget. The recommended
budget fully funds all but $1.2 million of the 87 authorized FTE positions' cost. It is anticipated that $1.2 million in costs will be
avoided (vacancy factor) due to staff turnover, based on past experience.
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $9,742,522 $10,650,893 $11,677,124 $1,026,231 9.6%
Services And
Supplies $8,389,792 $15,882,257 $15,991,128 $108,871 0.7%
Other Charges $290,951 $320,599 $342,782 $22,183 6.9%
Expenditure
Transfers $28,012 $46,665 $49,870 $3,205 6.9%
Fixed Assets $49,924 $941,133 $828,133 -$113,000 -12%
Total Expense
Objects:$18,501,201 $27,841,547 $28,889,037 $1,047,490 3.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Revenues Summary
28,889,037 $1,047,490
(3.76% vs. prior year)
Revenue by Fund
FY24-25 estimated revenue for the Clerk-Recorder totals approximately $28.9 million, of which approximately $18.7 million
derives from the County General Fund, including $10.3 million in General Purpose Revenue (net County cost). The remaining
approximately $10.2 million is earned by the Recorder Micrographics/Modernization Fund.
Budgeted and Historical 2025 Revenue by Fund
MillionsSpecial Revenue Funds
General Fund
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
FY24-25 General Fund local revenues are increased by approximately $1.7 million, the net effect of an increase of $2.3 million
in Elections revenue and a decrease of approximately $646,000 in Recorder revenue. The Recommended Budget provides a
General Purpose Revenue allocation of approximately $10.3 million to balance the Agency budget. See the Key Budget
Updates section for further explanation. FY24-25 Micro/Mod revenues are reduced by approximately $650,000 based on a
projection of current year receipts.
General Fund $16,382,177 $16,980,853 $18,677,264 $1,696,411 10%
Special Revenue
Funds $2,119,024 $10,860,694 $10,211,773 -$648,921 -6%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Total:$18,501,201 $27,841,547 $28,889,037 $1,047,490 3.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenue by Division
The chart below re ects FY24-25 estimated revenue and the allocation of General Purpose Revenue (net County cost) to the
Clerk-Recorder Agency. Program revenues for the Clerk-Recorder Department are actually decreased but offset by
additional allocation of General Purpose Revenue. Elections revenue is anticipated to increase, and the General Purpose
Revenue allocated to Elections is increased only nominally.
Budgeted and Historical 2024 Revenue by Division
MillionsRecorder
Recorder Micro/Mod
Elections
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
General Government
Elections $12,161,017 $12,475,258 $13,860,538 $1,385,280 11.1%
Recorder
Micro/Mod $2,119,024 $10,860,694 $10,211,773 -$648,921 -6%
Recorder $4,221,161 $4,505,595 $4,816,726 $311,131 6.9%
Total General
Government:$18,501,201 $27,841,547 $28,889,037 $1,047,490 3.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues by Source
Charges for Services are increased by approximately $1.5 million, which is a combination of a $2.3 million increase in election
fees, a $210,000 increase in Micro/Mod fees, and a $646,000 reduction in recording fees.
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Revenue Source
Other Local Revenue
Charges For Services $9,196,620 $7,820,853 $9,297,100 $1,476,247 18.9%
Miscellaneous
Revenue $565,948 $20,000 $20,000 $0 0%
Fund Balance $1,050,323 $9,695,694 $9,256,773 -$438,921 -4.5%
Total Other Local
Revenue:$10,812,891 $17,536,547 $18,573,873 $1,037,326 5.9%
General Purpose
Revenue
General Purpose
Revenue $7,688,310 $10,305,000 $10,315,164 $10,164 0.1%
Total General Purpose
Revenue:$7,688,310 $10,305,000 $10,315,164 $10,164 0.1%
Total Revenue Source:$18,501,201 $27,841,547 $28,889,037 $1,047,490 3.8%
NameName FY2023
Actuals
FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Key Budget Updates
The Clerk-Recorder Department provides a variety of services to the constituents of Contra Costa County and comprises the
County Recorder, County Clerk, and County Registrar of Voters mandated functions previously described. Federal Homeland
Security designates election services as “critical infrastructure” of the United States. County Clerk and Recorder services are
listed as essential to the nancial and legal infrastructure of the state, including real estate transactions, vital records, marriage
licenses and other critical services. Over the last three years, department staff have provided full services to the public, despite
often-changing pandemic restrictions.
To provide these services, the Department relies on a staff of 87 full-time equivalent positions, supplemented by over 100
temporary and seasonal election employees, and up to 1,500 volunteers and poll workers during election time. These services
are funded through a combination of County general funds, charges for services, and special-purpose revenues, which are
accounted for in two General Fund department budgets -- Elections and Clerk-Recorder -- and one Special Revenue
department budget, Recorder Micrographics/Modernization. Among the ten distinct programs in these departments, seven
are dedicated purpose* budgets:
General Fund Programs Non-General Fund Programs
0355 Recorder 2450 Recorder Micro, Records Mgmt., Archives*
2350 Clerk-Recorder Administration 2451 Recorder Modernization*
2351 Elections Capital Replacement*2452 VRIP (Vital Records Improvement Program)*
2353 Election Services 2453 Recorder Redaction (SSN Truncation)*
2354 Prop 41/HAVA (Help America Vote
Act)*2454 Recorder Electronic Recording*
The budget requirements of the Clerk-Recorder Department are dependent on the four-year election cycle and are
signi cantly sensitive to the economy, speci cally the housing market and the building industry. Election costs and cost
recovery vary year to year by election type and are in uenced by the number of non-County jurisdictions that decide to
consolidate their elections with a statewide election. Large statewide elections are conducted every other year. Recorder costs
and revenues are highly dependent on recording volume, which is sensitive to the local housing market and new
construction.
Elections
In November 2024, the Elections Division will conduct the Presidential General Election, a Statewide election with signi cant
expenditures. Higher voter registration and turnout are both anticipated. Dramatic increases in direct election costs including
paper, postage, and necessary staff resources, are accounted for in the Recommended Budget.
The shift in voting patterns from in-person voting to voting-by-mail (VBM) has required changes in ballot handling. Since the
November 2020 election, over 90% of voters vote by mail (historically, approximately 75% of Contra Costa voters voted by mail).
The increase in VBM returns has affected not only the retrieval of ballots from the post of ce, but has also required dedicated
ballot dropbox pickup teams staffed by County employees. Teams of two circulate around the county daily during an election,
servicing and managing VBM returns from the 37 of cial County ballot dropboxes. Several locations have proven to be so
popular among voters that the dropbox teams must service locations multiple times daily to maintain their security and
prevent the boxes from becoming too full.
Processing VBM ballots is labor-intensive and exponentially more expensive than a ballot cast at a polling place. VBM
processing involves scanning and signature checking, sending “cure” letters for unsigned returned envelopes or signatures
that miscompare, opening and extraction, tally, adjudication, and duplication, all of which require staff member attention and
time. Coupled with steadily increasing voter registration numbers, election costs are on the rise. The Elections Division is
mandated by state law to mail every registered voter a ballot and to provide return postage on all VBM ballot return envelopes.
Poll workers and other volunteers are proving more dif cult to recruit and retain in this challenging environment for election
administration. The Recommended Budget incorporates funding in the amount of $41,275 to support increases to the stipends
to attract a new pool of volunteers.
Consequently, increased expenditures are anticipated in the FY 24-25 Recommended Budget. The higher expenditures will be
more than offset by signi cant increases in revenue compared with the current budget because of the large number of cities,
schools, and special districts expected to consolidate their local elections with the statewide election.
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The Recommended Budget continues to provide for the continuation of ve early voting sites where voters can vote in person
prior to Election Day. The County is not mandated to provide these sites but does so to serve the best interests of the public.
Similarly, the Recommended Budget also continues funding for voter outreach and education, which are not mandated
activities but recognized as important public services.
The Recommended Budget anticipates that the San Ramon Uni ed School District will call for a Special Election in May of this
year that will be an all vote-by-mail election, for which the Elections Division will be reimbursed in full during FY24-25.
The County continues a positive working relationship with Dominion Voting Systems. However, the approval of Democracy
Suite 5.19 by the State has necessitated upgrades to the County's existing voting systems equipment, which has reached
obsolescence and must be replaced. Equipment replacement will be funded from the Elections Capital Replacement Account,
provisioned through surcharges on election fees. This long-term capital nancing strategy previously authorized by the Board
of Supervisors has helped to minimize the impact of large capital expenditures on the General Fund and on the cities and
districts that use election services. The County reserves the balance of election capital replacement funds each year.
Voter Outreach and Education remains an ongoing area of focus for the upcoming Presidential General Election in November
2024. The Recommended Budget includes Measure X sales tax funding for two bilingual Election Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Specialists to enhance voter education, engagement, and outreach efforts within underrepresented, under-
registered and under-resourced communities. The heightened scrutiny of elections demands continued vigilance by the
County's elections of cials to ensure that voters get the accurate information they need to con dently participate in their
democracy. The Division anticipates and has planned for an increased number of public observers in the of ce during
processing, which will require additional staff time and attention.
Cybersecurity threats are real. Clerk-Recorder staff will continue cooperating with the Department of Homeland Security, the
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, the Center for Internet Security’s Multi State Information Sharing and Analysis
Center, and the Election Information Sharing and Analysis Center for system vulnerability scanning and penetration testing as
well as monitoring for emerging issues.
In recognition of and response to physical security threats, the Recommended Budget relies on limited term grant funding to
provide security services at the Elections Of ce. Consideration will be given to making a General Fund provision for election
security in ensuing years.
In addition to cost recovery from local jurisdictions, the Department will continue to request reimbursement for qualifying
expenditures from the State when possible and will participate in pursuing State reimbursements for state election costs. The
Department strives to identify new revenue sources and minimize election and Department costs whenever possible.
Election Division expenditures are increased by 11% to $13,860,538, re ecting primarily the added salaries and bene ts for two
new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist positions added during FY23-24, bringing Elections staf ng up to 35 FTE
positions, negotiated wage and other increased compensation costs, and additional expenses in preparation for the 2024
Presidential Election to be held on November 5, 2024. Elections revenues are increased by 110% to $4,448,000 in anticipation of
fee revenues to be collected from other jurisdictions that choose to consolidate their elections with the Presidential Election.
The Recommended Budget allocates $9,392,538 of General Purpose Revenue (net County cost) to Elections.
Clerk-Recorder
Since FY22-23, recording revenue started declining at an increasing rate driven by rising interest rates, which dramatically
slowed real estate transactions in the Bay Area and statewide. This low recording volume has started to stabilize in the current
scal year. Based on the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve’s Open Markets Committee, which held rates steady
based on progress taming in ation, our assumption is that minor rate cuts will be seen heading into the next scal year, which
will likely prompt an uptick in real estate transactions. Nevertheless, due to the low receipt of current year revenue, the
Recommended Budget assumes a 9% decrease in recording revenue.
Clerk-Recorder Division expenditures are increased by 7% to $4,816,726, re ecting negotiated wage and other increased
compensation costs for 38.5 FTE positions, and increased costs for interdepartmental services provided to the Division.
Revenues are reduced by 14% to $3,894,100 in recognition of the continuing downward trend in recording volume. For the rst
time in many years, the Clerk-Recorder Division will require a subsidy from the General Fund. The FY24-25 Recommended
Budget provides General Fund (net County cost) support in the amount of $922,626 to the Clerk-Recorder Division.
In summary, the Recommended Budget for the General Fund portion of the Clerk-Recorder Agency is balanced through the
imposition of a $1.2 million vacancy factor, re ecting the historical staff turnover rate and associated salary savings. The total
FY24-25 General Purpose Revenue (net County cost) allocated to the Department is $10,315,164.
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Recorder Micrographics/Modernization
The Recorder Micrographics/Modernization (Micro/Mod) Fund provides support, improvement, and operation of a modernized
recording system; including infrastructure, technology, equipment and staff to ef ciently process, organize, maintain, preserve,
and have of cial documents and records in the Clerk-Recorder Division readily available to the public; improve vital records and
recordkeeping; develop and maintain a Recorder Records Management and Archives Program; redact a portion of Social
Security numbers and offensive language from public documents; and establish and maintain an electronic recording
program.
Recorder Micro/Mod includes several restricted funds.
Micrographics
Recorder Modernization
Vital Records Improvement Program
Recorder Redaction Program
Recorder Electronic Recording Program
In 2022, AB 1466 was signed into law, requiring County Recorders to create a plan for identifying and redacting unlawfully
restrictive covenants from real property records. These include discriminatory restrictions based on race, religion, or gender,
which were often found in Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) documents related to housing developments. In
collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s Mapping Prejudice Project, and volunteers af liated with the National Park
Service, the Clerk-Recorder, with the support of new Measure X sales tax funding, has taken on the signi cant task of
implementing this plan and will review approximately 28 million images that may potentially contain unlawful language.
While Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology can be utilized for recordings made after 1920 (when the typewriter
came into general use), handwritten recordings require human eyes for detection of unlawful restrictive covenants. The
Mapping Prejudice Project will use a combination of OCR technology and physical review from volunteers to identify speci c
language within the records. A specialized mapping tool will be used to develop a county-wide historical map revealing the
locations where these illegal covenants were once in place. The Clerk-Recorder will receive a list of these identi ed documents,
which will be reviewed, redacted and recorded in collaboration with the County Counsel's of ce.
To improve user-friendly accessibility and for clearer, complete documents, it is essential to convert single-page image les to
multipage image les for older documents. Currently, the Division is utilizing staff time to complete this lengthy manual
process, in addition to their daily tasks and responsibilities. The Division also will continue to enhance training opportunities
during this period of low recording volume in anticipation of seamlessly handling recording volume increases in the future.
The recommended Micro/Mod budget funds 13.5 FTE positions. Total expenditures are recommended at $10,211,773, a 6%
decrease from FY23-24, and funded primarily with projected current-year fund balance. Salaries and bene ts are increased by
9% to $2,082,905, re ecting negotiated wage and other increased compensation costs. All other expenditures are reduced by
9% to $8,128,868. Revenues are decreased by 18% to $955,000 based on current year receipts. The County appropriates
Micro/Mod fund balance each year, resulting in budgeted expenditures that appear higher than actual annual expenditures.
Fund balance is restricted to projects appropriate to the legislated requirements.
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Equity in Service Delivery
In 2023, the Department continued its program to bring
services into county communities, in particular East and
West County, where constituents have asked for more
exible options to utilize services. The Department has
worked with local community and government partners
to increase its presence at more community events and
its visibility throughout the county. Some of the events its
Outreach teams have attended include 4 of July in San
Pablo, National Night Out in San Pablo and Richmond, a
block Party hosted by Richmond Missionary Baptist
Church, Welcome Back events at all three of the
community colleges in Contra Costa County, California
High School Voter Education Weeks at 17 county high
schools, and National Voter Registration Days at several
EAH Housing sites in East County and West County to
name a few.
The Department is working toward updating its Strategic Communication Plan. This plan helps to communicate important
and timely messages to the public. The Department's work with consulting rm Brown Miller Communications includes
interviews with a variety of community gures throughout the county and constituent surveys to help inform its Plan update.
The Department started a social media channel in 2023 to reach younger voting aged residents and to help educate them on
the work of the department. In 2024, the Department's Outreach team will work to expand the reach of its social media
channel and increase the material being published.
In coordination with CCTV staff, the Department developed and updated instructional videos about different elections
processes. The Department is also continuing to produce videos about its services to provide transparency into its operations.
These videos are available on the Department's YouTube channel.
To provide a quality service to all voters, Elections works closely with community members to share information, better
understand voting needs, and gather feedback. The Election Citizens Engagement Group (ECEG) meets regularly with
representatives from community groups to answer questions, receive feedback, and provide suggestions for future elections,
civic engagement programs, and policies. ECEG members participate in planning for election operations and engagement
activities to promote the activities of the Elections Division and perform civic engagement work within the community. The
ECEG meets via Zoom, which allows better access for attendees from all corners of the county to offer feedback and
suggestions to the Elections Division.
Language accessibility remains a priority for the Clerk-Recorder Division through the continued use of its video Language Line
translation services.. The video service has been used to perform marriage ceremonies in French, Cantonese, Tagalog,
Vietnamese, Portuguese, and Arabic and has aided in explaining recording requirements to customers in Korean and
Mandarin, among other languages. Over 200 languages can be translated. Staff use this service, as needed, when answering
the phones as well as in-person interactions. This service is an invaluable addition to customer service.
The Clerk-Recorder Division continually pursues collaborative opportunities to offer its services to the public outside the of ce.
In 2017, the Division began hosting a yearly event called Operation Documentation, which facilitates veterans' recording of
honorable discharge (DD-214) documents at no charge. In 2023, the Clerk-Recorder partnered with Contra Costa College to
provide services at the Veteran’s Day Event on campus.
th
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The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder’s Division piloted a Destination
Weddings program in 2018 to bring wedding services for the
general public in local unique settings. In 2022, management
and staff restarted the program after the pandemic and, in 2023,
the program added a new destination -- the Cobra Experience
Museum in Martinez. The Clerk-Recorder’s of ce partners with
local parks and museums to provide unique experiences for
couples. The Contra Costa Clerk-Recorder Division has hosted
weddings (at no additional cost to couples) in partnership with
the U.S. National Park Service, California State Parks, and local
museums. These Destination Wedding Events have become
some of the Department's most popular offerings, and they are a
great way to highlight the work of local government and bring
people to local landmarks. Many county residents who get
married at the Clerk’s of ce are looking for an economical way to
commit to one another and don’t have the means to host a
wedding at a highly desirable location. The Destination
Weddings events are offered at no additional cost to couples to
ensure all couples have the same opportunity to participate in
these special experiences.
The Clerk-Recorder Division has an active customer service feedback program that includes customer survey/comment cards
in the lobby and at customer service windows, a website survey, and a YELP page. The Department carefully monitors
customers’ feedback and provides it to staff for constant process improvement.
The Elections Division, with the addition of Measure X funding approved in December 2023, looks forward to the opportunity to
hire and train two full-time bilingual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialists to help the Division enhance voter education,
engagement, and outreach efforts within underrepresented, under-registered, and language minority communities in Contra
Costa County to foster a more inclusive and equitable democratic process while empowering individuals from diverse
backgrounds to exercise their right to vote.
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Goals
The Department highlights the following goals for FY24-25 in addition to continuing all current services and initiatives:
Continue to work at the state and federal levels on legislation and policies to bene t California and Contra Costa
County, including potential reimbursement for state and federal election costs.
Actively participate in statewide, national, and international associations, including the California Association of
Clerks and Election Of cials, the County Recorder’s Association of California, the national Elections Center, and the
International Association of Government Of cials.
Successfully prepare and conduct the November 2024 Presidential General Election and special elections as
needed.
Continue the successful implementation of a contract with Guardian Security for a guard placed on location prior to
the Presidential Primary Election. The result of this includes heightened awareness of building and grounds
security, increased security around ballot handling and processing, and strengthening of the Department's posture
for personnel safety and security of election and recorder operations.
Purchase and install three large-capacity drop boxes at main campuses of the Contra Costa Community College
District in anticipation of high voter turnout during the 2024 Presidential Election cycle and to better serve our 18–
24-year-old college student voters. Ballots dropped off in this manner help save taxpayer dollars since they do not
incur the cost of First Class return postage required when voters return their ballots in the mail.
Work closely with the project manager from Public Works on renovating the Department's of ce building at 555
Escobar Street, as well as with the architects and Real Estate Division on the plans for building a new,
comprehensive Elections Operations Center on Waterbird Way.
Continue to be a Center for Election Excellence with the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence and facilitate its $2
million grant to enhance Contra Costa’s election and outreach operations.
Complete 14-month Trust in Elections Campaign with Brown Miller and incorporate learnings into the updated
Strategic Communication Plan to include a plan for messaging to speci c demographic groups (ex: mistrustful
electorate, underrepresented electorate, youth). Work to increase social media followers and relevant election posts
that will gain views and educate younger voters.
Continue to grow the Certi ed Election Observer Program and ne-tune the programming to combat
misinformation, election skepticism, and public mistrust of elections.
Hire and train two full-time, bilingual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialists to help the Elections Division
enhance voter education, engagement, and outreach efforts within underrepresented, under-registered and
language minority communities in Contra Costa to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to exercise their
right to vote.
Use GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Applications, census data, election/voter data, and other sources to
analyze voter registration trends, voting patterns, and language and accessibility needs in relation to demographic
distributions and community compositions, as well as to support the work of the Measure X-funded new members
of the Elections Division staff.
Purchase a Constant Contact program to manage email communication with registered voters in Contra Costa
County through the regular publication of a newsletter from the Registrar of Voters and the opportunity to
communicate any emergent items.
Continue to lead the Coalition of Bay Area Election Of cials to educate the public about what Elections
Departments do to conduct elections and protect the election processes. This coalition will work with local media to
reinforce that local elections of cials are the trusted source for accurate information regarding elections.
Expand efforts to bring services to local communities to increase Department presence at community events and
elevate visibility throughout the county, such as collaborating with the Veterans Services Of ce to serve the Veterans
of Contra Costa and developing a strategic plan regarding how Operation Documentation will evolve.
Establish best practices for long-term map and document restoration and retention of documents.
Develop a community volunteer program for in-of ce wedding of ciants.
Utilize services provided by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency for cyber hygiene with system
vulnerability scans and penetration testing of systems as well as ongoing staff training with best practices to
prevent unauthorized access.
Focus on the Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls - a recommended list of actions for cyber defense
to thwart the most pervasive attacks. Continue working towards the highest and most secure status of
Implementation Group 3.
Create and maintain IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans, including a backup data center.
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Accomplishments
The Clerk-Recorder is pleased to highlight the following recent accomplishments:
Elections
Successfully conducted two signi cant elections in the 23-24 scal year and is anticipating an All Mail Special Election for
the San Ramon Valley Uni ed School District in May 2024. On March 7, 2023, the division conducted a Special Election for
the Orinda School District for Measure Z, serving 15,000 registered voters. On March 5, 2024, successfully conducted the
Presidential Primary Election serving 710,000 registered voters countywide.
Continued its hybrid training model to instruct all election volunteers who served during the 2022 election cycle and
bring new information and updates to those who served in the March 2024 Presidential Primary. Classes were held via
Zoom to instruct volunteers on procedures/processes and answer all their questions. Volunteers also attended small in-
person training classes to gain hands-on experience with voting equipment and specialized training on speci c voting
procedures. In addition to Zoom and in-person training, the Elections Division offered supplemental training in the form
of videos, reference guides, and quizzes to test their knowledge of voting procedures. Elections Division staff conducted
an additional training meeting for Inspectors with more in-depth information to those who lead each polling location.
Successfully completed countywide re-precincting due to boundary changes made by cities, school districts and special
districts. This project resulted in fewer precincts to maintain and better consolidation of voters, while still respecting
communities of interest and geographical boundaries. Re-precincting will produce a better experience for our voters,
help eliminate redundancies and waste, and capture savings in both time and resources for future elections throughout
the decade until the next census.
Continued the successful Certi ed Election Observer (CEO) program to increase public trust in elections by providing a
transparent and educational view into the entire election process. While tours and public access have always been widely
available at the of ce, the CEO program provides in-depth informational opportunities to learn about elections. The
Department had 12 graduates from its CEO Program’s rst three cohorts and anticipates graduating another 10 from its
fourth cohort after the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary canvass is completed.
Continued to support the Coalition of Bay Area Election Of cials, a contingent of 11 counties in the Greater Bay Area
working collaboratively to combat mis- and dis-information. The mission of the Coalition is “Ensuring public trust in
elections by collaborating, communicating, and providing access to accurate, current, and transparent election
information across the Bay Area.” The Coalition remains committed to raising the level of public awareness and
understanding of the election process.
Collaborated and participated as a Center for Election Excellence (CEE) through the U.S. Alliance for Election Excellence, a
nationwide coalition of bipartisan election of cials who support each other and improve skills. Elections Division staff
helped develop values and standards of elections excellence with other CEEs. The department received $650,000 in grant
funds in 2023 and an additional $1,350,000 in 2024 to augment existing elections operations. This grant funding cannot
be used to supplant previously appropriated funds and is intended to expand the Department's outreach plans,
strengthen the security of the election process, and improve the voter and the observer experience.
Invested in IT assets to uphold the critical infrastructure of elections as recommended by the Department of Homeland
Security. These cybersecurity efforts, back-up systems, and business continuity plans will ensure smooth and secure
operations in elections.
Signi cantly improved processes and productivity, including increased transparency to election observers and the public,
better service to our voters, and improved quality and quantity of information available to the public. These
improvements include new opportunities to observe signature veri cation, adjudication, and the Vote-by-Mail (VBM)
processes, new technology to help voters correct a mismatched or missing signature on their VBM envelope, and new
and improved signage to better assist voters at their polling place.
Clerk-Recorder
Recorded 151,794 real property documents in 2023, an average of 12,794 documents per month – a 30% decrease from
2022 with interest rates soaring to levels not seen in the last 15 years, This decrease in recordings was expected and is the
shared experience of counties across California.
Implemented QR codes for vital record applications, for customers to complete and submit requests from their mobile
devices. 2,278 customers took advantage of this easily accessible option when visiting the of ce.
Hired the Division’s rst-ever Records Archive Manager (RAM) to implement, maintain, and manage a new archive
program. The RAM reduced the Division's footprint by removing 103 boxes of obsolete items.
Increased wedding ceremonies by 9% in 2023, with 2,559 couples choosing to have their ceremonies at the Clerk-
Recorder’s Of ce. Wedding ceremonies remain popular year-round. The “Destination Weddings” Program continues to
be popular with the public. With three events in 2023, two at the summit of Mount Diablo and one at the Cobra
Experience Museum in Martinez, 38 couples took advantage of this great opportunity to get married at these beautiful
locations.
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Restored pre-pandemic walk-in wedding ceremonies for couples without appointments. 29% of all ceremonies
performed were couples that did not have appointments. In addition to allowing couples to walk in for a ceremony, they
also were allowed to bring more guests. The guest limit was increased by 40%, releasing all guest limitations imposed by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hired the Division's rst Accountant to oversee the reconciliation of the Division’s receipts, and manage grant funding,
billing and ordering for the Elections Division.
Expanded Summer Extended hours year-round in 2023. Every rst and third Thursday throughout the year, the Clerk-
Recorder Division offered extended County Clerk and Recorder services by remaining open until 6:30 pm. A total of 240
customers took advantage of the extended hours in 2023, bringing in a total of $19,053. The Extended Hours program is
provided for County residents who nd it dif cult to get to Martinez during normal business hours, making the
Department's services more accessible to the public.
Safely hosted an Operation Documentation event, which facilitates veterans recording of honorable discharge (DD-214)
documents at no charge with the Recorder’s of ce.
Performance Measures - County Clerk and Recorder
1. Objective: Maintain or increase productivity
without reducing accuracy
a. Indicator: Return of recorded documents
submitted over the counter or through the mail.
In 2022, documents were being returned to
customers within two weeks after processing. In
2023, the department maintained this
expectation. Customers received their original
documents within an average of 10 business
days after recording.
b. Indicator: Improve customer service times
(see chart at right)
2. Objective: Maintain or increase productivity
through use of automation
a. Indicator: In-person customers compared to
online customers.
Due to the pandemic, in-person customer
service was not resumed until April 2021.
Additionally, system limitations did not allow for
online orders for of cial records during 2021.
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Clerk Recorder Performance Measures
Workload Indicator 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Difference
from 2022
%
change
from
2022 to
2023
Marriage Licenses 4,458 3,094 4,564 5,102 4,840 -262 -6%
Marriage Ceremonies 1,909 1,550 1,991 2,350 2,553 203 10%
FBN Filings 7,829 6,292 7,465 7,128 6,657 -471 -6%
Notaries 1,231 654 1,441 1,292 1,196 -96 -7%
Birth Certi cates 24,846 15,157 23,279 22,695 21,087 -1,608 -7%
Death Certi cates 5,353 4,069 5,954 5,803 5,592 -211 -4%
Marriage Certi cates 12,298 8,641 11,112 12,296 11,644 -652 -6%
Recorded Documents 268,358 384,381 415,116 215,656 151,894 -63,762 -15%
Recorded Documents per Staff 38,336 35,239 51,890 35,943 30,337 -5,606 -11%
Performance Measures - Elections
. Objective: Conduct elections in a cost-ef cient manner while having the highest degree of participation
through education and outreach efforts.
a. Indicator: Number of registered voters and turnout percentage
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b. Indicator: Election cost per registered voter
Performance Measures Public Outreach and Engagement
c. Indicator: Public Education and Outreach Metrics - Social Media Impressions.
Page & Pro le Impressions are the number of times any content from the department's Social Media
Pages/Pro les or about its Pages/Pro les entered a person’s screen. Reach refers to the number of people who
viewed any content from the department's Pages/Pro les or about its Pages/Pro les. Posts refers to total social
media posts on all the social media networks tracked (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
Engagement rate is a measure of the number of interactions with content posted (like, click, share, etc.). A
good engagement rate is between 1% and 5% according to social media marketing experts. Total Fans &
Followers is the total number of followers on a platform at the end of the year. New Fans & Followers is the
number of new followers over the course of the year.
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2. Objective: Maintain a high level of voter registration of eligible citizens in the county and maintain accurate
voter rolls.
a. Indicator: Percentage of registered voters to those eligible to register
b. Indicator: Voter Roll Maintenance: Registration Activity Statistics (Jan-Dec, 2023):
707,264 registered voters
Activity Amount
New registrations added 36,056
Updates completed 121,097
Voter registrations inactivated 10,440
Voter registrations canceled 2,266
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3. Voting Trends
a. Indicator: Vote by Mail vs. In-Person Voting
Performance Measures: Cybersecurity
1. Objective: Analyzing trends to gain insights into the effectiveness of the department's cybersecurity measures and
identify areas for improvements. This assists informed decision-making involving resource allocation, risk mitigation
strategies, and security investments.
a. Indicator – Incident types, number of incidents, and mitigated/resolved incidents.
Incident Type Severity 2022 2023
Suspicious Movement Medium 2 0
Potential Risky Activity Medium 1 0
Suspicious Domain Activity Medium 1 0
Potential Risky Activity Low 2 0
Unusual Use of Endpoint Informational 10 0
Unusual Access to Server Informational 7 0
Unusual Activity Informational 7 0
2. Objective – Active Directory Hygiene: Improve the security of the organization's primary domain network environment
with regular maintenance and monitoring of potential security threats. AD Hygiene assesses the risks related to Active
Directory management and auditing: password vulnerabilities, suspicious privilege modi cations, and stealthy privileges.
a. Indicator - The “Risk Score” is an overall security risk score, with 10 being maximum risk. The ranges are from 0.0
(lowest) to 10.0 (highest). The score is calculated based off of the severity, urgency and probability of a vulnerability
being used to exploit a system.
Active Directory Hygiene 2022 2023
1.3 1.0
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Conservation and Development
John Kopchik
Director
For more information, call 925-655-2700 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/dcd
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/dcd).
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Department Description
The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the
County General Plan, administration and enforcement of the County building and zoning codes, and coordination of
planning, building, special housing, community development, economic development, transportation, water, infrastructure,
solid waste, sustainability, home weatherization, and habitat conservation programs. Additionally, the Department provides
support to the Contra Costa Redevelopment Successor Agency as it continues to implement the Dissolution Act, which
eliminated redevelopment agencies in California.
The Department budget is presented in three sections: Land Development Fund, General Fund Programs, and Special
Revenue Programs.
Program Area Description
Land Development Fund
The Conservation and Land Development Fund comprises Land Development Operations, Energy Ef ciency Programs, and
Measure WW (Open Space) Grant Projects. Immediately below is a description of the programs included in Land
Development Operations. Tables on the following pages present budget information for DCD’s two other budget units:
General Fund Grant Programs and Other Special Revenue Programs.
Most expenditures related to DCD’s operations are budgeted in the Conservation and Land Development Fund. This fund
also receives speci c revenues generated through departmental activities, including fees for residential, commercial and
industrial building and construction inspection services, building permit and application fees, and solid waste franchise fees.
Land Development Operations include:
Current and Advance Planning: Regulate land use and facilitate conservation and development to enhance
communities in accordance with the County General Plan and other adopted goals and policies. Develop and
maintain long-range policy planning through the County General Plan to anticipate and respond to changes in legal
mandates and local priorities. Develop ordinances to respond to community concerns. Review projects for consistency
with the Zoning Code and monitor projects during and after construction to ensure compliance with permit
conditions.
Building Inspection Services: Review plans, issue building permits, and inspect the construction of buildings in the
unincorporated area and ve contract cities to ensure construction complies with requirements for safety, accessibility,
energy ef ciency, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
Permit Center: Manage, review, and process permits for building and grading applications. Provide structural and
non-structural plan checking for projects.
Water Planning: Develop the County’s water policy and administer the County Water Agency, a County special district
whose operating budget is included in the County special districts budget section.
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Habitat Conservancy: Manage the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy, a joint exercise of powers authority,
to conserve endangered species habitat and streamline permitting for development.
Solid Waste & Recycling: Administer curbside collection franchises (including rate reviews) and implement waste
reduction and recycling programs in unincorporated areas of the county. Monitor use permit compliance at solid
waste land lls and transfer stations.
Transportation Planning: Develop an effective transportation network throughout the county by planning for roads,
transit, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, and other types of transportation systems on countywide corridors and within local
and neighborhood areas. Administer programs related to growth management.
Community Development Block Grant: Administer the County’s Community Development Block Grant that
promotes safe and affordable housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities for low-
income residents and households.
Code Enforcement: Respond to building and zoning complaints, perform onsite inspections and investigations of
potential violations, and abate hazardous conditions and other code violations.
Weatherization: Provide free home weatherization services to low-income homeowners or tenants of single-family
homes, apartments, and mobile homes.
Clean Water: Provide plan review and inspection services for development projects requiring compliance with clean
water regulations.
Vehicle Abatement: Provide inspection services and arrange for removal of abandoned vehicles that pose a hazard or
public nuisance.
Energy Ef ciency: Provide energy ef ciency resources to residents, businesses, and local governments with funding
from the California Public Utilities Commission through the Bay Area Regional Network, with the Association of Bay
Area Governments as the program administrator.
Measure WW Grant: Provide for funding allocation, through general obligation bonds, for local parks as approved by
voters of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
General Fund – Federal and Other Speci c Grant Programs
DCD administers a variety of grant programs through the County General Fund. DCD’s General Fund budget includes the
following budget units:
Non-Federal Grant Programs:
Keller Canyon Mitigation: Provide funding for community bene t programs within East County.
Economic Development & Sustainability: DCD receives a General Fund subsidy to develop organizational capacity in
sustainability programs and economic development. DCD’s economic development team works to encourage
investment and job growth within the unincorporated communities of Contra Costa County, and supports efforts of
Contra Costa cities to grow business within their boundaries. DCD’s sustainability team performs sustainability
planning in a number of areas, including maintaining and implementing the Climate Action Plan, and planning for
sea level rise and resiliency, climate equity, and other areas.
Measure X: DCD receives Measure X funding for the following four program areas: Local Housing Fund, Accessible
Transportation, Illegal Dumping Initiative, and Sustainability Planning.
Federal Grant Programs:
HOPWA Grant: Support stable, affordable housing for people with HIV/AIDS.
HUD Community Development Block Grant: Provide annual direct grants that can be used to revitalize
neighborhoods, expand affordable housing (including housing rehabilitation for low-income owner occupants) and
economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities, infrastructure improvements and services, principally to
bene t low- and moderate-income persons.
HUD Emergency Solutions Grant: Provide people experiencing homelessness with basic emergency shelter services
and other essential supportive services.
HUD HOME Investment Partnership Act: Provide loans for acquisition, rehabilitation or new construction of
affordable housing for rent or ownership, tenant-based rental assistance, and assistance to homebuyers.
HOME Home Investment Partnership
HOPWA Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS
HUD U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
The remaining DCD programs budgeted in the General Fund are community bene t programs funded by community
bene t agreements, and grant programs that rely extensively on federal and state sources of revenue.
Other Special Revenue Programs
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AVA Service Authority (Trust 814000): With funding provided by a State Department of Motor Vehicle fee of $1 per
vehicle registered, provide for collection and disbursement of State funds for reimbursement of costs associated with
the abatement of abandoned vehicles in Contra Costa County. Due to a classi cation of this fund, funds are no longer
appropriated in the County Budget.
SB1186/SB1379 Cert Access Program: With funding provided by a $4 fee collected from applicants for local business
licenses, provide training to increase compliance with construction-related accessibility standards as set by California’s
Division of the State Architect.
Used Oil & Beverage Container Recycling Grants: With grant funding provided by the Department of Resources
Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), aid the establishment or enhancement of permanent, sustainable used oil and
beverage container recycling programs.
Fish and Game Protection: With funding from nes levied for violation of the California Fish and Game Code, provide
programs promoting the propagation and conservation of sh and game in the county.
Livable Communities: With funding from developer fees in the Camino Tassajara area, aid in the implementation of
the Smart Growth Action Plan as directed by the Board of Supervisors.
HUD Neighborhood Stabilization Program: Aid the County’s acquisition and redevelopment of foreclosed properties
that might otherwise become sources of abandonment and blight within the community.
Housing Successor Agency: Provide funding for all Successor Agency-related obligations and oversee activities
related to the former Redevelopment Agency pursuant to the Dissolution Act.
Private Activity Bonds: With bond revenue received from single and multiple-family housing program, provide
program staff and nance property acquisition related to affordable housing and economic development projects.
Affordable Housing: Provide nancial assistance for additional affordable housing and economic development
through reimbursement to the affordable housing program of mortgage payments on loans made from federal
affordable housing program funds.
HUD Neighborhood Preservation: With funding from HUD’s Community Development Block Grant program,
administer and provide Neighborhood Preservation Program loans and grants to low-income homeowners.
Transportation Improvement- Measure J: With funding from Measure J, provision speci c transportation projects,
which are budgeted based upon a 7-year Capital Improvement Program approved by the Board of Supervisors and
other agencies.
Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA): With State funding allocated to the County, aid the development of
affordable housing units countywide.
Contra Costa County Water Agency
DCD also administers the Contra Costa County Water Agency, a Board of Supervisors-governed special district that advises
the Board on water policy that may affect the County. For more information about the Water Agency, please see the
Municipal Special Districts (https://county-contra-costa-ca-budget-book.cleargov.com/8308/departments/public-works-
special-districts)section of the Recommended Budget.
Organizational Chart
Agency - Name
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
38 - CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT 210 218 8
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Expenditures Summary
97,479,767 $2,583,802
(2.72% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
This chart illustrates the expenditure of all funds and programs of the Conservation and Development Agency. Budget year
expenditures are programmed 2.7% or approximately $2.6 million higher than the current year Adopted Budget. The
increased expenditures relate primarily to recommended new staff positions, described under the Key Budget Updates
section, and the purchase and renewal of software licenses.
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Fixed Assets
Other Charges
Salaries And Benefits
Services And Supplies
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$100
$-25
$25
$50
$75
$125
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Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $26,521,297 $34,476,000 $36,240,570 $1,764,570 5.1%
Services And
Supplies $24,044,086 $53,135,556 $56,087,155 $2,951,599 5.6%
Other Charges $3,194,218 $3,803,835 $4,370,668 $566,833 14.9%
Expenditure
Transfers -$8,593,978 $2,730,574 -$343,626 -$3,074,200 -112.6%
Fixed Assets $23,288 $750,000 $1,125,000 $375,000 50%
Total Expense
Objects:$45,188,912 $94,895,964 $97,479,767 $2,583,802 2.7%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Expenditures by Fund
Most Conservation and Development Agency programs are operated within two primary funds: the Conservation and
Development (or "Land Development") Fund and the General Fund. The General Fund revenue reported here is the sum of
program revenues of $18,527,035 and General Purpose Revenue (net County cost) of $16,410,650. Most of the General
Purpose Revenue relates to Measure X funded programs described under the Key Budget Updates section.
Budgeted and Historical 2025 Expenditures by Fund
MillionsGeneral Fund
Special Revenue Funds
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
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General Fund $6,064,459 $37,180,785 $34,937,685 -$2,243,100 -6%
Special Revenue Funds
Fish and Game Fund $80,644 $242,000 $242,000 $0 0%
Transportation
Improvement Fund $2,682,684 $4,000,000 $4,013,000 $13,000 0.3%
Private Activity Bond Fund $1,665,694 $1,526,000 $1,833,290 $307,290 20.1%
Affordable Housing Spec
Rev Fund $0 $410,000 $410,000 $0 0%
HUD NSP Fund $0 $1,110,000 $1,110,000 $0 0%
Used Oil Recycling Grant
Fund $33,312 $60,000 $60,000 $0 0%
Conservation &
Development Fund $33,868,710 $44,648,000 $49,240,290 $4,592,290 10.3%
L/M HSG Asset Fd-LMI Fund $279,324 $2,376,000 $2,376,000 $0 0%
Home Invstmt Prtnrshp Act
Fund $0 $900,000 $900,000 $0 0%
CASP Cert & Training Fund $9,896 $39,000 $40,000 $1,000 2.6%
Livable Communities Fund $317,988 $1,904,180 $1,817,502 -$86,678 -4.6%
CDBG Small Bus&Microent
Loan Fund $125 $0 $0 $0 0%
ARRA HUD Bldg Insp NPP
Fund $186,075 $500,000 $500,000 $0 0%
Total Special Revenue Funds:$39,124,453 $57,715,179 $62,542,082 $4,826,902 8.4%
Total:$45,188,912 $94,895,964 $97,479,767 $2,583,802 2.7%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues Summary
97,479,767 $2,583,802
(2.72% vs. prior year)
Revenues by Source
Of DCD’s $97.5 million estimated FY24-25 revenue, approximately $49.2 million or 51% is earned by the Land Development
Fund. General Fund programs are estimated to receive $34.9 million or 36% of the total agency revenue, of which
$16,410,650 is General Purpose Revenue (net County cost). A breakdown of the net County cost portion of DCD's
Recommended Budget is provided under the Key Budget Issues section and, in summary, it comprises a $15,590,400
Measure X sales tax allocation and $820,250 in special Board of Supervisors allocations for high-priority activities. The
remaining estimated revenue of approximately $11.6 million derives from Special Revenue funds.
The Contra Costa Water Agency revenues are not re ected in these totals and are reported under the Municipal Special
Districts section of the Recommended Budget.
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The chart below displays Conservation and Development Department revenue for all funds and programs.
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsState Assistance
General Purpose Revenue
Federal Assistance
Other Local Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$-25
$0
$25
$50
$75
$100
$125
Federal Assistance $15,935,898 $21,060,000 $18,160,000 -$2,900,000 -13.8%
State Assistance $38,310 $307,000 $435,000 $128,000 41.7%
Other Local Revenue
License/Permit/Franchises $19,839,324 $19,862,000 $20,143,531 $281,531 1.4%
Fines/Forfeits/Penalties $67,148 $262,000 $262,000 $0 0%
Use Of Money & Property $2,575,024 $1,157,000 $1,185,000 $28,000 2.4%
Intergovernmental
Revenue $2,433,414 $3,920,000 $3,920,000 $0 0%
Charges For Services $11,792,095 $14,942,785 $15,352,811 $410,026 2.7%
Miscellaneous Revenue $9,369,052 $15,792,000 $19,961,018 $4,169,018 26.4%
Fund Balance -$6,760,036 $1,686,179 $1,649,757 -$36,423 -2.2%
Total Other Local Revenue:$39,316,021 $57,621,964 $62,474,117 $4,852,152 8.4%
General Purpose Revenue -$10,101,316 $15,907,000 $16,410,650 $503,650 3.2%
Total:$45,188,912 $94,895,964 $97,479,767 $2,583,802 2.7%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenue by Department
Of signi cance in the table below are projected reductions in HUD grant revenue, in ation-based increases in Measure X
sales tax allocations, and new code enforcement and economic development grant revenue.
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Revenue
General Government
Conservation &
Development $33,187,152 $43,311,000 $48,086,590 $4,775,590 11%
Sb1186 Cert Access
Prgm $9,896 $39,000 $40,000 $1,000 2.6%
Energy Ef ciency
Progs $238,346 $357,000 $459,700 $102,700 28.8%
Msr Ww Grant $414,083 $733,000 $319,000 -$414,000 -56.5%
Used Oil Recycling
Grant $33,312 $60,000 $60,000 $0 0%
Game Protection $80,644 $242,000 $242,000 $0 0%
Livable Communities $317,988 $1,904,180 $1,817,502 -$86,678 -4.6%
Hud Nsp $0 $1,110,000 $1,110,000 $0 0%
L/M Hsg Asset Fd-
Lmihaf $279,324 $2,376,000 $2,376,000 $0 0%
Home Income
Invstmt Acct $0 $900,000 $900,000 $0 0%
Keller Cnyn Mtigatn
Fund $1,034,205 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $0 0%
Hopwa Grant $887,843 $736,000 $736,000 $0 0%
Econ
Dev/Sustainability $1,234,615 $1,351,785 $1,993,285 $641,500 47.5%
Hud Block Grant $6,991,281 $7,128,000 $6,378,000 -$750,000 -10.5%
Hud Emergency
Solutions Grt $3,356,976 $3,225,000 $725,000 -$2,500,000 -77.5%
Home Invstmt
Prtnrshp Prg $3,406,073 $7,515,000 $7,515,000 $0 0%
Private Activity Bonds $1,665,694 $1,526,000 $1,833,290 $307,290 20.1%
Affordable Housing $0 $410,000 $410,000 $0 0%
Arra Hud Bldg Insp
Npp $186,075 $500,000 $500,000 $0 0%
Transprtation Impv-
Meas J $2,682,684 $4,000,000 $4,013,000 $13,000 0.3%
Sb 1383 Local Asst
Grant $29,129 $247,000 $375,000 $128,000 51.8%
Cdbg Sm
Bus&Microent Loan $125 $0 $0 $0 0%
Dcd-Measure X -$10,846,534 $15,225,000 $15,590,400 $365,400 2.4%
Total General
Government:$45,188,912 $94,895,964 $97,479,767 $2,583,802 2.7%
Total Revenue:$45,188,912 $94,895,964 $97,479,767 $2,583,802 2.7%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Key Budget Updates
The Department of Conservation and Development (DCD) is responsible for facilitating land use and development
consistent with the County General Plan; administering, enforcing and updating the County building and zoning codes
through application review, project permitting, building inspection, code enforcement and development of new plans
and code amendments; and coordinating various functions and programs for the County including the following: land
use and transportation planning, housing planning and nancing, community and economic development, water policy
and planning, infrastructure planning, solid waste planning and franchise oversight, habitat conservation, sustainability
and energy conservation, demographic and geographic analysis, and home weatherization.
The COVID-19 pandemic had a transformative impact on the Department.
Long-range plans to transition the Application and Permit Center from a
paper-based and in-person service to an electronic or web-based service
were, by necessity, accelerated. Post-pandemic, customers can
electronically submit building and use permit applications on a 24/7 basis
via a dynamic application portal that adjusts to the application type. Plan
check and review can now be performed without paper. Routine
transactions can be processed more quickly, while more complex
transactions can be discussed via email, phone, or virtual meeting platform,
relieving customers from having to travel to Martinez for service. Customers
also continue to have the option of scheduling in-person appointments.
DCD’s core public service programs of plan checking, permitting, building inspection, solid waste, and code enforcement
are often overshadowed by special issue, policy, and long-range planning initiatives. Plan checking and permitting can
range from simple backyard decks and room additions to commercial towers, apartment complexes, and parks to
re nery modernization. Code enforcement can range from abatement of dumped debris to destruction of illegal
cannabis crops to abatement of major health and safety hazards, at costs that can reach hundreds of thousands of
dollars. While these core services comprise the most direct engagement with members of the public, what follows is a
sampling of several major policy and planning initiatives the Department has in progress.
The Department commenced “Envision Contra Costa (https://envisioncontracosta2040.org/)” in 2018, an effort to update
the County’s General Plan, Zoning Code and Climate Action Plan (CAP), and associated Environmental Impact Report
(EIR). The County’s General Plan provides guidance for decisions concerning land use planning and expresses the
County’s long-term vision for its future development. The Public Review Draft General Plan was released in October 2023
and contained the following eight elements: Stronger Communities; Land Use; Transportation; Housing; Public Facilities
and Services; Health and Safety; Conservation, Open Space, and Working Lands; and Growth Management. Adoption
hearings for the General Plan, CAP and EIR are projected to occur early in FY24-25, with initial implementation work
expected to commence soon thereafter, and continue to require signi cant resources throughout FY24-25.
A continuing high priority is the Board’s 2020 adoption of the Climate Emergency Resolution calling for the
implementation of a Climate Action Plan to achieve greenhouse gas reductions in a manner that promotes equality and
social justice. The Department coordinates and staffs the Board’s Climate Action Task Force made up of County
department representatives and has spearheaded the launch of the County’s Green Government Champions (G3) group.
This group meets regularly to identify additional actions, policies, and programs the County can undertake to reduce and
adapt to the impacts of a changing climate.
Sea Level Rise is altering the physical environment and is a continual challenge to the 1.16 million people of Contra Costa
County. Sea level rise modeling indicates we can expect the County’s shoreline to be subject to more severe and frequent
ooding. The assets at risk include homes and businesses, shoreline disadvantaged / impacted communities adjacent to
industrial sites, hazardous materials sites, brown elds, the US Navy’s Military Ocean Terminal at Concord, fuel re neries,
railroads, wastewater treatment facilities, electrical substations, natural gas and crude oil pipelines, prime agricultural
resources, and in-Delta Legacy Communities. In May 2023, the Board established the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad
Hoc Committee (Committee) to address sea level adaptation and resilience composed of two County Supervisors with
staff support by DCD. The Committee will lead the effort to prepare the Contra Costa County Sea Level Rise Resilience
and Adaptation Plan (https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/9981/Contra-Costa-Resilient-Shoreline-Plan) (Plan). The Plan will be
developed and guided by community input with the goal of building capacity to prepare for, and recover from, the
disruptions of sea level rise. The Committee’s work is funded by the Measure X – Climate Equity and Resilience
Investment allocation administered by DCD. However, additional funding will be necessary to develop a robust sea level
rise adaptation plan.
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In November 2021, the Board of Supervisors allocated $10 million of Measure X funds for Year One and $12 million on an
annual basis thereafter for housing-related activities, now termed the MX Housing Fund
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8750/Measure-X-Housing-Fund). In 2022, the Board authorized DCD and the Health
Services Department-Health, Housing, and Homelessness Division (H3) to solicit proposals for various affordable housing
and homelessness prevention and crisis response projects, which culminated in May and June 2023 awards totaling $6.5
million to assist with funding affordable housing development projects and $3.5 million for housing/homelessness
related services. Remaining MX Housing funds were dedicated to assist with affordable housing development.
California's Housing Element Law emphasizes the
crucial role of local governments in facilitating housing
development to meet the needs of residents. The 6th
Cycle Housing Element covers the planning period from
2023 to 2031 and includes a Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) of 7,610 housing units as the
unincorporated County’s fair share of development
towards the regional housing need. To achieve this
ambitious target, modi cations to the Land Use Element
and Zoning Code are essential to enable the
development of housing units aligned with the RHNA
allocation. In January 2024, the Board of Supervisors, in
anticipation of a future General Plan Update, amended
the General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code to
create a Housing Element Consistency (HEC) land use
designation and zoning district. The primary purpose of
the new designation is to increase and enable housing
development consistent with the recently adopted
Housing Element
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8525/Housing-Element-
Update).
DCD will continue its work on noise regulation. Noise complaints are frequently received by the County -- reported to
Board of Supervisors of ces, DCD Code Enforcement, the Sheriff ’s Of ce and other departments. These complaints often
relate to large events, loud parties, and construction, but other noise concerns are also raised. The County has existing
regulations to address noise, and has recently expanded regulation to address the emerging problem of loud commercial
events. However, the County’s regulations are not comprehensive. In March 2024, the Board of Supervisors authorized
DCD to evaluate whether additional regulation of noise is necessary and practical, and report back to the Board of
Supervisors with its ndings and recommendations. Expanding regulation of noise and effective enforcement will be a
challenging but potentially worthy effort.
The Healthy Lands, Healthy People Carbon Sequestration Study (https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/8465/Healthy-Lands-
Healthy-People---A-Carbon-) is one of the many proactive steps the County has taken to strategically manage land,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and increase sustainability. The County and its partners intend to use this report as a
foundation to fund and successfully implement climate smart practices. Even though challenges exist in the form of
regulatory barriers, cost of labor and maintenance, need for improved equipment, and obstacles to land ownership, the
county has a robust network of individuals, community groups, non-pro t organiza tions, and government agencies that
are committed to maximizing the well-being of its residents and its natural and working lands. This network of dedicated
individuals, accompanied by an unprecedented amount of guidance and nancial resources from the State, puts Contra
Costa County in an optimal position for maintaining resilient natural and working lands in the county and setting an
example for other counties in the state. DCD continues to consult the study’s ndings and recommendations to guide
land use policy.
Key objectives of the General Plan Update and the Climate Emergency Resolution are to help the County anticipate and
plan for an economy that is less dependent on fossil fuels and to make a “Just Transition” away from a fossil-fuel
dependent economy. To advance those objectives, the Department has been heavily engaged in reviewing plans and
issuing permits for two local re neries to reposition from petroleum processing to production of renewable fuels from
used cooking oils, fats, greases, soybean oils, and other renewable sources. The transition and potential downsizing of
re neries points to the need for industrial land policies, which have become a key focus of the Department’s work. The
Department is launching the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan with funding appropriated by Congress to
set a roadmap for an economy not based on fossil fuels.
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The Department leads a countywide consortium oriented towards creating more jobs in the county overall, and along the
Highway 4 corridor speci cally, under the umbrella of the Northern Waterfront Economic Development Initiative
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/4437/Northern-Waterfront-Economic-Development). The Initiative incorporates resident
and business feedback gathered over many years of public meetings to sustain and create new jobs in advanced
materials and diversi ed manufacturing, biomedical/biotech, food processing, clean tech, and advanced transportation
technology as the key avenues in this region for greater economic opportunity. The initiative is a collaboration between
the County and seven partner cities who work together on diverse actions to enhance the economic vitality of the region.
The Department provides staff support and research for the leadership partners.
In September 2021, the Legislature created a Green Empowerment Zone (GEZ) for the Northern Waterfront area of the
county to “build upon the comparative advantage provided by the regional concentration of highly skilled energy
industry workers by prioritizing access to tax incentives, grants, loan programs, workforce training programs, and private
sector investment in the renewable energy sector”. The following year, the Legislature allocated $5 million to the County
to support the GEZ. DCD provides staff and technical assistance to the 44-member GEZ governing board
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/9963/Governing-Board-of-the-Green-Empowerment) that meets bi-monthly. One County
Supervisor and one alternate are appointed to the GEZ Board. The County’s Northern Waterfront Economic Development
Initiative and Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan are complementary efforts to the GEZ, and the Department
serves to coordinate these efforts.
The Board of Supervisors and the Board of Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) both approved the Accessible
Transportation Strategic Plan (https://ccta.net/wp-
content/uploads/2021/05/d212e7_b7dd9b28e27b490caac69cd554352df5.pdf) in March 2021. The Plan de nes how Contra
Costa will improve transportation options for older adults, persons with disabilities, and veterans. The Plan was conducted
by the CCTA with County support and was collaboratively developed over several years in consultation with elected
of cials and staff at affected public agencies, advocates representing community-based organizations, and users of the
system. In October 2022, the County executed an MOU with CCTA and allocated $1.4 million in Measure X funds annually
for Plan implementation. CCTA and County staff have made signi cant progress implementing the Plan with CCTA,
creating a new Of ce of Accessibility and Equity and hiring new staff to implement the Plan. DCD staff, with CCTA
oversight, continue supporting the CCTA-led effort.
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In 2018, the County formed an interdepartmental Illegal
Dumping Think Tank team and began implementing
numerous strategies in the unincorporated county area
to combat illegal dumping as part of the Contra Costa
County Illegal Dumping Initiative. Strategies are
grouped into four categories: educate, prevent, clean up,
and enforce, and include a public outreach campaign to
educate residents about dumping, street signs placed
near dumping zones with information on how to report
dumping activity, removal of abandoned recreation
vehicles, and dedicated law enforcement to investigate
dumping crimes. The Board of Supervisors’ Illegal
Dumping Ad Hoc Committee was formed in June 2019
to help oversee the implementation of the approved
illegal dumping strategies. Annually, beginning in FY22-
23, the Board allocated $600,000 in Measure X funding
to support the illegal dumping initiative. The MX
funding secured an additional $695,000 in California
Department of Transportation (CalTrans) grant funds to
support the ongoing effort.
Since the passage of the County’s Cannabis Zoning Ordinance and completion of the 2019 process to select applicants to
apply for the limited number of commercial cannabis activity land use permits, the Department has been processing
permit applications and overseeing implementation of these new commercial enterprises. The County’s commercial
cannabis (https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/7122/Commercial-Cannabis-Permitting) implementation has been a
tremendous learning experience and continues to evolve amid adopted and proposed changes to cannabis laws.
Commercial cannabis activities and code enforcement are expected to remain signi cant responsibilities for DCD and
other County departments in FY24-25 and beyond. Two commercial cannabis dispensaries (Artist Tree in El Sobrante and
Stiiizy in Pacheco), four commercial cannabis cultivation businesses, and one commercial cannabis delivery business
have been approved and are operating in the county unincorporated area, while the process to permit a third dispensary
is still in progress.
In addition to long-term projects and major initiatives, the Department is regularly called to develop and recommend
land use policies to the Board on any number of issues arising from current issues or events, such as agricultural tourism,
short-term vacation rentals, accessory dwellings, illegal dumping, temporary events, nuisance abatement, tree protection
and preservation, cell tower placement, etc.
Land Development Fund
DCD’s operations are funded primarily through the Land Development Fund. DCD’s Land Development Fund has 3 major
organizational components:
Conservation and Development
Energy Upgrade California; and the
Measure WW Grant Project.
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget for salaries and bene ts totals $36,240,570, approximately $1.8 million (5%) more
than the FY23-24 Adopted Budget. The increase can be primarily attributed to the recommended net addition of 8 FTE
positions, workers' compensation cost increases, and negotiated wage adjustments, offset by a planned vacancy factor of
$1.7 million. Through the addition of 13 positions and elimination of 5 positions, the Recommended Budget increases
authorized FTE positions to 218, from 210 FTE in the FY23-24 Adopted Budget. The Recommended Budget will add the
following 13 positions necessary to create the organizational structure that will best support the department’s FY24-25
work plan:
1 Supervisor, Inspection Services to manage the team of inspectors assigned to the department’s Code
Enforcement unit and in recognition of the increasing complexity of work that warrants a higher-level position to
manage the team, including supervision of new Principal Building Inspectors.
3 Principal Building Inspectors, to increase supervision and staff development and handle the more complex
projects and duties in the department’s New Construction and Code Enforcement units.
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1 Information Systems Manager II to manage the department’s Information Technology (IT) team and its expanded
and complex array of IT systems and software.
4 Assistant Deputy DCD Directors-Exempt to manage increasingly complex program areas and to better manage
work teams and plan for succession.
2 Building Plan Checkers I to help process building permit applications in a timely manner.
2 Senior Building Plan Checkers to help process more complex building projects timely.
The following 5 vacant positions are deemed no longer required and are, therefore, recommended for cancelation: 1
Manager, Application / Permit Center; 1 Redevelopment Housing Specialist; 1 Chief, Annexation and Economic Stimulus
Program; 1 Senior Transportation Planner; and 1 Clerical Supervisor.
Three additional positions are contemplated during FY24/25 but are not recommended at this time, pending the results
of job class and salary studies that are currently underway, including 2 Senior Deputy DCD Directors-Exempt to better
integrate work groups and plan for succession (class speci cations and salary to be determined by Human Resources);
and 1 Weatherization and Home Repair Program Supervisor to address the need for a technically experienced manager
to oversee required on-the-job training as well as ensuring the team of Weatherization/Home Repair Specialists are
performing quality work (class speci cations and salary to be determined by Human Resources).
Services and Supplies are increased by 40% to $19,917,894 primarily due to the planned purchase and renewal of
software licenses and other administrative expenses. Other Charges are increased by 14% to $3,891,626 primarily for the
purchase of new and replacement computers. Fixed Assets are increased by 50% to $1,125,000 for new data servers and
an electric vehicle replacement. Expenditure Transfers, which are credits against expenditures, are increased by 46% to
($11,934,800) in recognition of increases to personnel costs and in allocation of departmental overhead cost. Overall, the
budget for Land Development is increased by 10%, to a total of $49,240,290 as compared to $44,648,000 in FY23-24.
Land Development Fund revenues are increased by 10% in
FY24-25, to $49,287,035, due to anticipated receipt of new
grants. The remainder of the projected revenues for FY24-25 in
the Land Development Fund will come from a variety of land
use projects, permitting activities, grants, and various
reimbursements.
General Fund - Federal and Other Speci c Grant Programs
DCD administers numerous programs budgeted from the General Fund, including Keller Canyon Land ll Mitigation,
Economic Development, Sustainability, Measure X initiatives, and a variety of federal grant programs. None of the 218
recommended FTE positions are budgeted for DCD's General Fund programs. The Recommended Budget for Services
and Supplies is reduced by 9% to $29,738,261. Other Charges are increased by 86% to $397,250 due to increases in various
grant program expenses. Expenditure Transfers, which are intra-County costs charged to these programs, are increased
by 16% to $4,802,174. In total, FY24-25 General Fund expenditures are reduced by 6% to $34,937,685.
FY24-25 General Fund revenues are reduced by 13% to $18,527,035 primarily due to the completion of an Emergency
Solutions Grant special project and a reduction in Community Development Block Grant reimbursement from HUD.
FY24-25 revenues incorporate a new economic development grant in the amount of $350,000 from HUD. Most of DCD’s
General Fund programs are completely supported by outside revenues. DCD is allocated General Purpose Revenue (net
County cost) in FY24-25 totaling $16,410,650 of Special Board Allocations:
$15,590,400 supported by Measure X sales tax revenue. DCD's Measure X-funded initiatives comprise:
Local Housing Trust in the amount of $12.9 million for the construction of permanent housing for people
earning less than 50% of the Area Median Income;
Accessible Transportation Plan in the amount of $1.5 million to de ne how Contra Costa will improve
transportation options for older adults, persons with disabilities, and veterans;
Illegal Dumping in the amount of $645,000 to support strategies employed by DCD, Public Works, and the
Of ce of the Sheriff to combat illegal dumping in the county's unincorporated area; and
Climate Equity and Resilience in the amount of $538,000 for new community planning initiatives to design
and implement additional programs that will advance the County’s progress and leadership on climate equity
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and resilience.
$432,000 to support economic development activities
$250,000 to support environmental sustainability activities
$138,250 to support code enforcement activities
Other Special Revenue Programs
DCD administers, as the local scal agent, several special revenue funds for the collection and disbursement of State
funds to the cities and the County for costs related to program administration. These programs are self-supporting and
require no contributions from the Land Development Fund or the General Fund. FY24-25 expenditures and revenues for
these programs are reduced by 2% to $13,301,792.
In summary, the FY 24-25 Recommended Budget will permit the DCD to enhance current operations and support the
Department's many and varied budget year goals and initiatives.
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Equity in Service Delivery
Planning initiatives to address equity
As DCD updates the County’s General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Zoning Ordinances in the Envision Contra Costa project,
environmental justice is a consistent theme. When adopted in 2024, the General Plan will include environmental justice goals,
policies, and actions that were developed between 2021 and 2023 through an extensive community engagement process and
in consultation with the Sustainability Committee of the Board of Supervisors. The Climate Action Plan will include
complementary policies and actions. The Climate Action Plan will include goals speci c to climate equity.
Public outreach for Envision Contra Costa commenced in February 2019. Over the next four years, the County held or
participated in over 125 public and community-organized meetings with residents, community advocates, stakeholders, and
public of cials, including: meetings with all 13 Municipal Advisory Councils; almost 50 community meetings, workshops, and
open houses held across the county; stakeholder meetings on environmental justice, community health, sustainability, and
economic development; Native American tribal consultations; and over 20 meetings with various community-based
organizations representing a wide range of interests in the county.
Envision Contra Costa includes equity goals focused on (1) ensuring all residents live in clean, healthy homes and
neighborhoods, have access to parks, open space, and fresh food, and can easily move through the county, and (2) planning for
the transition to a local economy that is less reliant on fossil fuels. DCD is focused on impacted communities in many other
areas of work already underway, including planning for Just Transition from fossil fuels, making communities resilient to sea
level rise, developing more housing affordable to more people throughout the County, attracting more well-paying jobs in
clean industries near where people live, attracting neighborhood-serving uses to communities that lack key resources such as
grocery stores, providing accessible and affordable transportation options, and facilitating conversion of existing buildings in
Contra Costa County to all-electric.
Programs to address equity
The various U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) federal programs and State Housing & Community
Development (HCD) programs that DCD’s Housing and Community Improvement (HCI) Division administers primarily bene t
extremely low, very low, and low-income residents of Contra Costa County. There are speci c communities within the county
that have a higher concentration of racial/ethnic minorities but also have a high percentage of households that are considered
or de ned as “low-income households” (earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income). The federal and State programs
(primarily though the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and HOME Investment
Partnerships (HOME) Programs) that DCD’s HCI Division administers provide funds to various non-pro t organizations or public
agencies to either provide services, improve infrastructure/public facilities, or develop or preserve affordable housing within
these cities or neighborhoods. DCD’s HCI Division also administers the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
funding program which also serves a vulnerable population.
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During FY 2022/23, CDBG-funded public service projects provided a wide range of social services to over 30,000 Urban County
residents and households, including the homeless, mentally and physically disabled, seniors, victims of domestic violence, and
other special needs populations.
CDBG
% of Total
(CDBG)
ESG
% of Total
(ESG)
White 9,232 34.97% 1774 44.02%
African American/Black 4,308 16.32% 1339 33.23%
Asian 1,461 5.53% 92 2.28%
Am. Ind./Native Alaskan 1,382 5.24% 352 8.73%
Native Hawaiian/Pac. Islander 236 0.89% 77 1.91%
American Indian/White 86 0.33% 57 1.41%
Asian/White 39 0.15% 28 0.69%
Af. American/White 195 0.74% 54 1.34%
American Indian/Af. American 42 0.16% 20 0.50%
Other 9416 35.67% 237 5.88%
Total 26,397 4,030
Hispanic 5,236 19.84% 533 13.23%
Not Hispanic 21,161 80.16% 3,497 86.77%
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DCD’s Economic Development of ce works across multiple agencies to ensure equitable economic opportunities for
historically underserved communities and people of color. The County is preparing to develop a Just Transition Economic
Revitalization Plan, and the communities closest to the re neries in Contra Costa County align with the State's impacted
communities map and are the intended main bene ciaries of the planning effort that will go to improving the health and job
opportunities for residents in these communities. Through partnership with the Workforce Development Board on Just
Transition and business retention and attraction, economic growth promotes career growth, improved quality of life, and
economic prosperity for underserved communities. Through small business ombudsperson services, businesses in the
unincorporated county learn about grant programs and can access warm introductions to small-business-serving
organizations that offer resources for investment and business growth. The Northern Waterfront Initiative established Priority
Production Areas and pursues grants and infrastructure nancing districts to identify and prepare industrial lands for creation
of jobs that are closer to more affordable housing.
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DCD’s Weatherization Program serves economically-disadvantaged populations in the unincorporated and incorporated areas
of the county. Eligibility for Weatherization services is limited to low-income households. Most of the County’s Weatherization
Program clients are considered vulnerable populations. The Weatherization Program provides energy ef ciency measures
based on the needs of the dwellings, after an assessment, to ensure energy savings and comfort for the residents of the
dwellings. Each client is treated with respect and provided the best service the Weatherization Program and its subcontractors
can provide. If necessary, the Weatherization Program provides translators for clients.
As it implements energy ef ciency programs through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN), DCD has shifted more
of its marketing and outreach efforts to impacted communities historically not served by these programs. DCD also worked
with the nine-county BayREN membership to develop a BayREN Strategic Plan that includes an equity framework to focus
more intently on equity priority communities. This includes offering Spanish language workshops and marketing materials in
Contra Costa County.
Addressing equity within DCD
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DCD formed an Equity and Inclusion Committee in 2020 composed of staff volunteers. The Committee produced a report in
2021-22 containing recommendations related to internal culture, customer service, and planning for more inclusive
communities. Work to prioritize and implement recommendations is ongoing.
The principle of just transition is that a healthy economy and a clean environment can and should co-exist. The process for
achieving this vision should be a fair one that should not cost workers or community residents their health, environment,
jobs, or economic assets.
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Goals
The Department's goals for FY24-25 are to:
Improve customer service by implementing new technologies and procedural changes to increase responsiveness
to customer inquiries and reduce application review times.
Begin production of the Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program that was funded by the
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Launch the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan by securing professional consultants, initiating the
community outreach and engagement process, and commencing economic analyses.
Continue developing a roadmap for constructing all-electric new buildings and converting existing buildings to
operate solely on electricity, a key strategy for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment.
Receive and implement an Energy Ef ciency Community Block Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy by
focusing on energy ef ciency and weatherization retro ts for family daycare centers in impacted communities.
Implement a pilot program in partnership with the City of Pinole that expands on the energy ef ciency programs
provided through the Bay Area Regional Energy Network.
Work with the Cities of Concord, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Oakley to develop the scope of work for the multi-
jurisdictional Northern Waterfront Technical Assistance Project funded by the 2023 Priority Production Areas (PPAs)
Pilot Grant Program, which will support planning for infrastructure improvements in the PPAs in the Northern
Waterfront, including in Bay Point and Pacheco. Participate in MTC’s procurement of consultant services to deliver
the scope of work.
Provide administrative and other support services for the Green Empowerment Zone consistent with the State
legislation AB 179 and the Budget Act of 2022.
Review and revise the Surface Mining and Reclamation Ordinance in accordance with the new changes to the
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975.
Adopt revisions to the County’s Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance to make it a more effective, ef cient
tool for regulating impacts to signi cant resources.
Allocate approximately $18 million dollars in federal, state, and local funds, including the Measure X Housing Fund,
for the development of new, or preservation of existing, affordable housing units throughout the county.
Outreach to new or smaller community-based organizations and developers to facilitate the development of
programs, services, or affordable housing for lower-income or disadvantaged communities.
Outreach to cities, other organizations and the public regarding the ve-year update to the County’s Consolidated
Plan for administering federally-funded grant programs and development of a potential expenditure plan for the
County associated with funds it may receive from the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority’s proposed bond
measure.
Complete the Envision Contra Costa update to the County’s General Plan and Climate Action Plan Update.
As the next phase of the Envision Contra Costa process, prepare a report summarizing proposed comprehensive
updates to the zoning code (Zoning Update Report), seek direction from the Board and initiate implementation of
recommendations and begin updates to the Speci c Plans for various communities to achieve consistency with the
newly-adopted General Plan.
Implement Disposition and Development Agreements with developers for the Orbisonia Village transit-oriented
development and Rodeo Senior Housing – Phase 2 Projects and position remaining Housing Successor assets for
affordable housing development.
Continue to market Surplus Housing Successor Properties for the development of affordable housing.
In cooperation with the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, support the continued implementation of the
Countywide Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan including oversight of Measure X fund expenditures, nal
design and establishment/approval of the new Coordinated Entity.
Assist the Board with its efforts to oppose the “Delta Conveyance Project,” a de novo single tunnel project to convey
Sacramento River water under the Delta to the export pumps for use south of the Delta, proposed by the
Department of Water Resources.
Prepare a County Drought Resilience Plan and establish a Water Shortage Task Force pursuant to a new state law
(SB 552) that requires all counties to improve drought and water shortage preparedness for state small water
systems and domestic wells within a county’s jurisdiction.
Prepare the Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Plan pursuant to a state law (SB 272) that requires the County to
develop a subregional sea level rise plan that includes actionable adaptation pathways to become more resilient to
rising seas and ooding.
Leverage grant funding opportunities with existing funding streams to provide improved parks, open space, habitat,
bike and pedestrian improvements, accessible transportation services, and other capital facilities.
Transition the Department’s Geographic Information System (GIS) to a more secure software solution and
coordinate with state/regional agencies and county departments to update data and online mapping resources.
Continue implementing the County’s Illegal Dumping Initiative in partnership with the District Attorney’s Of ce,
Sherriff ’s Of ce, Health Services Department and Public Works Department.
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Continue implementing programs and services to reduce solid waste disposal and promote reuse and recycling in
accordance with the Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939), Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy
(SB 1383) and other applicable state laws, including dedicating resources to help collect and recover more
recyclables and compostable materials from County facilities and enforcing mandatory commercial recycling and
organics recovery requirements.
Enhance and improve the Department’s website and social media presence to communicate more effectively with
the public and make services more accessible.
Attract and retain staff needed to provide adequate service levels to the public in an increasingly competitive job
market.
Provide training and career development opportunities to existing staff to expand their expertise and enhance the
services provided by the department.
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Accomplishments
The Conservation and Development Department is pleased to highlight these recent accomplishments:
Hired additional staff in the Application and Permit Center and made other organizational changes to reduce wait
times for permit applicants.
Published the Draft Contra Costa County 2045 General Plan, Draft Climate Action Plan 2024 Update, and Draft
Environmental Impact Report covering both documents.
Adopted the 6 Cycle General Plan Housing Element, received certi cation by the California Department of
Housing and Community Development, and adopted changes to General Plan land use designations and zoning for
sites throughout the county to establish suf cient capacity for new housing to meet the County’s Regional Housing
Needs Allocation.
Received an award of $500,000 from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for the 2023 Priority Production
Areas (PPAs) Pilot Grant Program for the multi-jurisdictional Northern Waterfront Technical Assistance Project to
support planning and infrastructure in the PPAs in the Northern Waterfront, including in Bay Point and Pacheco.
This is supported by the Cities of Concord, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Oakley.
Continued to support the Green Government Group (G3) Champions and the Interdepartmental Climate Action
Task Force. The G3 Champions developed an Activity Guide to encourage County departments to support the
County’s climate action goals.
Increased staf ng in the Code Enforcement program, enabling the department to investigate and resolve an
increased number of code enforcement cases.
Implemented new state laws to streamline the permitting of new housing and installation of rooftop solar panels.
Partnered with community-based organizations and other agencies to serve 188 low-income households through
the Weatherization Program, improving the energy ef ciency, comfort, health, and safety of the homes served.
Submitted multiple grant applications to the state, federal government, and foundations to support (1) planning for
a resilient shoreline for Contra Costa County and (2) a community capacity-building initiative in Bay Point with a
focus on climate action goals.
Assisted in the establishment of the Board of Supervisors’ Contra Costa Resilient Shoreline Ad Hoc Committee and
related staff work that focuses on sea level rise resilience and adaptation planning and implementation.
Entered into an agreement to receive the federal appropriations earmark grant from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development for the Just Transition Economic Revitalization Plan.
Entered into an agreement with the Governor’s Of ce of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) to provide
administrative and other support services for the Green Empowerment Zone. Facilitated support for the initial
meetings of the Governing Board of the Green Empowerment Zone.
Convened a Contra Costa Countywide Economic Development Forum with the economic development staff from
the 19 cities, and state and county legislative staff, to coordinate and collaborate with featured presentations on
current initiatives in economic development from Contra Costa County.
Established permanent land use regulations prohibiting the development of additional distribution facilities in the
North Richmond area to prevent the proliferation of those types of uses in the area.
Adopted an ordinance to allow and regulate the establishment of new agritourism uses in agricultural areas of the
county.
Amended the Temporary Event Ordinance to address the proliferation of unregulated commercial events and to
allow and regulate events associated with agritourism uses.
Allocated over $28.4 million dollars for the production/preservation of 623 affordable housing units through federal
and state nancing programs, including multifamily housing revenue tax-exempt bonds, HOME Investment
Partnerships Act, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS,
Measure X Housing Funds, In-Lieu Housing Funds, and various State of California grant programs.
Provided over $2.8 million to over 80 local non-pro t service agencies serving low-income residents through the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and the Keller Canyon Mitigation
Fund.
Completed the rst Notice of Funding Availability/Request for Proposals (NOFA/RFP) cycle for Measure X Housing
Funds for affordable housing development projects and joint Measure X Housing Fund NOFA/RFP with the Health
Services Department for homelessness prevention and homeless crisis response services.
Facilitated Board adoption of the East Contra Costa Groundwater Sustainability Plan (ECC GSP), along with six other
groundwater sustainability agencies, and the Department of Water Resources approved the ECC GSP on July 27,
2023.
Collaborated with contracted developers of two Housing Successor sites, one in Bay Point (Orbisonia Village) and a
senior housing development in Rodeo (LaLoma) on the nancing phase of the projects.
Continued supporting the Contra Costa Transportation Authority in the implementation of the Accessible
Transportation Strategic Plan (ATSP) including administering Measure X funds, initiating the rst program (Low
Income Fare Equity) and the hiring of ATSP dedicated staff.
Continued the development of County-sponsored AB 540 – Social Service Transportation Improvement (Wicks).
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Continued, as the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservancy, to manage land in the HCP/NCCP Preserve
System and continued design of two large wetland restoration projects. The Conservancy also provided streamlined
permit coverage for housing and infrastructure projects, providing a range of bene ts for the communities of East
Contra Costa County.
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Operations Indicators
Building Division FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
Number of building permits issued 13,066 13,566
Number of construction inspections
conducted 49,589 49,724
Number of code enforcement cases closed 1,063 1,904
Number of homes, multifamily units and
businesses that received energy ef ciency
services (BayREN retro ts and Weatherization
improvements)
738 907
DCD has identi ed the following measures of performance.
Current Planning Division*FY 2022-2023
Finalize 60% of applications received during the scal year for land
use permits and development plans within one year 44%
Finalize 60% of applications received during the scal year for
variances and tree permits within six months 51%
Finalize 60% of applications received during the scal year for
Second Units (Accessory Dwelling Units) within 60 days 34%
* NOTE: The time periods assessed are from the initial application submittal and include applicants’ time to respond to comments and submit a
complete application.
Housing & Community Improvement
Division FY 2021-2022 FY 2022-2023
Perform on-site monitoring of 25% of funded
programs to assure compliance with federal
regulations and contract speci cations
This will be
implemented
beginning in FY
2023-24
This will be
implemented
beginning in FY
2023-24
Number of affordable housing units
constructed or rehabilitated 56 269
Amount of nancial assistance provided to
development/preservation of affordable
housing units
Over $12.7 million of
FY 2021/22 funds
were allocated to the
development or
preservation of 283
affordable housing
units
Over $12.7
million of FY
2022/23 funds
were allocated to
the
development or
preservation of
459 affordable
housing units
Policy Planning Division CY 2022 CY 2023
Housing Successor: Number of properties
sold/units developed 0 0
Transportation: Number of grant applications
prepared and submitted 2 2
Advance Planning: Number of general plan
amendments processed 5 1
East County Habitat Conservancy: Number of
new acres preserved 79.8
0
Business Information Services and Solid
Waste Division CY 2021 CY 2022
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Solid Waste: Pounds Per Person Per Day (PPD)
Disposed
[Target = 3.9 or less, which is equivalent to 50%
of waste diverted from land lls; the lower the
PPD the higher the waste diversion.]
2.2 PPD 2.1 PPD
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County Counsel
Thomas L. Geiger
County Counsel
For more information, call (925) 655-2200 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1370/County-Counsel
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1370/County-Counsel)
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Department Description
The County Counsel’s Of ce is the civil legal advisor to the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrator, County elected
of cials, County departments, boards and commissions, and various other public agencies in the county. The Of ce litigates
civil and administrative cases and provides a wide range of other legal services to the Board, County departments, Board-
governed special districts, authorities and agencies, the Contra Costa Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and the
Civil Grand Jury. By fee contract, the County Counsel’s Of ce provides legal services to the County Superintendent of
Schools, the County Board of Education, the Contra Costa County Schools Insurance Group, the Children and Family Services
Commission (First Five), Contra Costa Resource Conservation District, and Delta Diablo, a sanitation district.
Program Area Description
General Law Division: Provides a full range of legal services necessary for the continued operation of County
departments and special districts. These services include providing general government advice and representation in
matters involving land use, labor and employment, nance, election law, property taxation, public works, construction
and transportation, real property, technology, Public Records Act, open meeting laws, and con icts of interest. The
Division also provides transactional services, such as reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts for services, real
estate purchase agreements, leases, and construction documents. The Division also litigates administrative cases and
federal and state civil court cases, except those where monetary damages are sought against the County.
Juvenile Dependency/Conservatorship Division: Represents the Children and Family Services Bureau of the
Employment and Human Services Department in all juvenile dependency proceedings; represents the Public
Guardian in conservatorship proceedings involving persons disabled by mental illness and dementia; represents the
Behavioral Health Services Division of the Health Services Department in Assisted Outpatient Treatment (Laura’s Law)
and involuntary medication matters; and represents Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and John Muir Medical
Center on writs of habeas corpus from psychiatric holds.
Tort and Civil Rights Litigation Division: Defends claims and lawsuits where monetary damages are sought against
the County, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and their of cers and employees. The Division defends
cases involving allegations of personal injury, property damage, and medical malpractice, as well as cases concerning
employment matters and civil rights.
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Organizational Chart
County Counsel is currently staffed by 56 full-time equivalent positions. The total is comprised of 37 attorneys and 19 staff
support.
Full-time Equivalent Employee (FTE) Summary
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
17 - COUNTY COUNSEL 56 56 0
County Counsel
General Law Division
Legal Services for County
Departments and
Special Districts
Tort and Civil Rights
Litigation Division
Defense of Claims and
Lawsuits against the
County
Juvenile Dependency/
Conservatorship Division
Conservatorships, Laura's
Law, Involuntary
Medication Matters,
Juvenile Dependency
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Expenditures Summary
The summary re ects net expenditures totaling $9,859,647 for County Counsel. This amount includes expenditure transfers
(charges for services) in the amount of $7,443,887, thus, gross costs for FY24-25 total $17,303,534.
9,859,647 $975,188
(10.98% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
The chart below re ects expense type as a percentage of net expenditures (including expenditure transfers). If re ected as a
percentage of gross costs, salary and bene ts would re ect 87.4% of the total anticipated costs for FY24-25. The budget
includes salary and bene t costs for 56 positions and include negotiated wage and bene t adjustments.
Budgeted Expenditures by Expense Type
Salaries And Benefits (153.5%)Salaries And Benefits (153.5%) Salaries And Benefits (153.5%)
Services And Supplies (21.6%)Services And Supplies (21.6%) Services And Supplies (21.6%)
Other Charges (0.5%)Other Charges (0.5%) Other Charges (0.5%)
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Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Other Charges
Services And Supplies
Salaries And Benefits
FY2023FY2024FY2025$-10
$-5
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $12,853,655 $14,588,352 $15,130,124 $541,772 3.7%
Services And
Supplies $1,007,474 $1,266,030 $2,126,810 $860,780 68%
Other Charges $0 $40,302 $46,600 $6,298 15.6%
Expenditure
Transfers -$6,419,152 -$7,010,225 -$7,443,887 -$433,662 6.2%
Total Expense
Objects:$7,441,977 $8,884,459 $9,859,647 $975,188 11%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Revenues Summary
In addition to the expenditure transfers (cost transfers to other departments within the General Fund) of $7,443,887, County
Counsel anticipates revenue of $6,852,493. Revenue is generated by charges to non-general fund clients (including Special
Districts). Additionally, the Tort/Civil Rights Litigation division is 100% offset by charges to the General Liability Self-Insurance
Fund. The Of ce is able to offset 83% of gross costs through charges for services. The remaining costs of $3,007,154 are
funded by an allocation of general purpose revenue (net County cost) and re ect legal services to general fund County
departments (including the County Administrator and Board of Supervisors).
9,859,647 $975,188
(10.98% vs. prior year)
Revenues by Source
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsGeneral Purpose Revenue
Other Local Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$10
$2.5
$5
$7.5
$12.5
Revenue Source
Other Local Revenue
Charges For Services $6,924,699 $6,549,368 $6,852,493 $303,125 4.6%
Total Other Local
Revenue:$6,924,699 $6,549,368 $6,852,493 $303,125 4.6%
General Purpose
Revenue $517,278 $2,335,091 $3,007,154 $672,063 28.8%
Total General Purpose
Revenue:$517,278 $2,335,091 $3,007,154 $672,063 28.8%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Total Revenue Source:$7,441,977 $8,884,459 $9,859,647 $975,188 11%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget vs. FY2025
Recommended
Budget ($ Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Key Budget Updates
The County Counsel’s Of ce, in its role as legal advisor to the County, maintains a staff of 37 attorneys and 19 support staff. Most
costs are recoverable through charges for services. Costs for departments and programs whose legal services are supported by
the general fund are offset by general purpose revenue. These General Fund clients include the following departments: Board
of Supervisors, County Administrator, Sheriff-Coroner, Employment and Human Services, Human Resources, Clerk Recorder-
Elections, District Attorney, Probation, Civil Grand Jury, Public Defender, Department of Information Technology, Merit Board,
and Agriculture. The capacity of the Of ce to provide services to these clients in such matters as Public Records Act requests,
employment, and contract review and administration, continues to be a signi cant challenge based on funding limitations.
The FY24-25 recommended budget re ects gross expenditures of $17,303,534, the majority (87%) of which is for salary and
bene t costs. This amount is partially offset by charges for legal services to County departments in the amount of $7,443,887.
Revenue in the amount of $6,852,493 is anticipated from County departments in other funds and special districts. The balance
of costs will be offset by a general purpose allocation (net County cost) of $3,007,154.
County Counsel’s FY24-25 recommended budget increased by $975,188 over the FY23-24 Budget, re ecting increased salary
and bene t costs as well as increases for interdepartmental charges for information technology, telecommunications, and
general liability insurance. The increase is net of increased expenditure transfers (cost transfers to other County departments) of
$433,662. Revenue increased by $303,125 and the resulting share of General-Purpose revenue increased by $672,063. The Of ce
was able to address increased costs by applying adjustments to operating costs and moderate increases to fee-for-service
clients and reviewing billable rates. There are no anticipated adverse programmatic, operational, or staf ng impacts on the FY
24-25 budget. It should be noted that in calendar year 2023, County Counsel attorneys worked 1,611 hours of uncompensated
overtime - approximately the equivalent of three quarters of a full-time attorney.
County Counsel is implementing a new document management system to replace the Of ce's separate timekeeping,
calendaring, and case le management systems. The ProLaw Case Management system will be a single-integrated system that
can simplify procedures and considerably decrease the time spent entering data into separate systems. The Of ce anticipates
having the new system fully implemented by the end of 2024. To manage and support the new system, and to address other
data management demands, the Of ce is requesting to eliminate a vacant Account Clerk-Advanced position and add one
Information Systems Specialist I position. This action is anticipated to be cost-neutral.
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget will provide the funding necessary for County Counsel to continue current operations and
support the FY24-25 department goals and initiatives.
Equity in Service Delivery
The Of ce of the County Counsel provides legal services to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, boards and
commissions, as well as other public agencies, and is committed to providing legal support to the Board and County
departments as they implement their equity priorities. In scal year 2024-2025, the of ce will provide legal support to the Of ce
of Racial Equity and Social Justice on open meeting laws as it establishes the County’s Lived Experience Advisory Board, and
personnel advice as ORESJ increases its staf ng. Internally, the County Counsel’s Of ce is fully committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion by employing a workforce that re ects the diversity of the County as a whole, and by maintaining a work
environment where everyone in the of ce is treated fairly and respectfully so they can fully contribute to the County’s success.
To continue creating a diverse applicant pool of quali ed applicants in recruitments, the of ce will continue to include
outreach efforts through at least 70 different legal job posting outlets, including law school career centers, professional
organizations, and community-based organizations. As a Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) provider, the of ce is
committed to providing in-house diversity, equity, and inclusion training. The of ce previously organized an MCLE presentation
on implicit bias, and will look for opportunities to provide these educational opportunities to the of ce in scal year 2024-2025.
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Goals
GOALS
Tort and Civil Rights Litigation Division – Litigation Goals
Resolve 80% of assigned cases with no liability ndings and no adverse verdicts or judgments against the County.
Prevail, in whole or in part, on the majority of motions led by the Division.
Handle 80% of litigation matters in house.
General Law Division – Litigation Goals
Resolve with a favorable outcome at least 75% of civil cases litigated by the Division.
Resolve with a favorable outcome at least 80% of administrative proceedings before the California Civil Rights
Department, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.
Resolve with a favorable outcome at least 75% of arbitrations, Merit Board appeals, and proceedings before the Public
Employment Relations Board.
General Law Division – Advisory Goals
Respond to 90% of requests for approval of County standard form contracts within seven working days after receipt of
request.
Respond to 90% of written requests for services requiring contractual drafting or legal analysis within 30 days or within
negotiated time targets, including extensions.
Trainings – Goals
To reduce litigation exposure and assist its clients, the Of ce provides training and instruction on a variety of topics, including
con icts of interest, the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, contract preparation, and other substantive legal issues affecting
various departments. The Of ce, as an MCLE provider, also provides MCLE trainings to its attorneys to ensure they receive
complete and current information in relevant practice areas. The Of ce’s goal is to provide 30 training sessions in 2024.
Case Management System Implementation
In 2024, the Of ce plans to complete the replacement of its separate case le management, time keeping and calendaring
systems with a single integrated case management system. Once fully integrated, the new system will simplify and
considerably decrease the time spent entering data into separate systems.
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Accomplishments
Ordinances. The Of ce drafted and reviewed 22 ordinances adopted by the Board in 2023, including ordinances requiring
safe storage of rearms, regulating the sale and delivery of cannabis vaping products, establishing defensible space
requirements for re protection, authorizing ministerial approval of urban lot-splits, establishing new requirements for
accessory dwelling units, prohibiting parcel hubs and ful llment centers in North Richmond, and establishing regulations
for special events.
Land Use, Planning, Zoning and Housing. The Of ce advised the Department of Conservation and Development on
issues related to the County’s 6 Cycle Housing Element, builder’s remedy issues, and building regulations. The Of ce
also defended the County in several CEQA challenges, including cases involving a senior housing project near Heather
Farms Park in the Walnut Creek area, a housing development near Danville and San Ramon, and re nery projects in
Martinez and Rodeo.
Transportation, Real Estate, and Infrastructure. The Of ce worked with the Public Works Department to negotiate and
draft several agreements related to right of way acquisition and utility relocation for the Byron Highway Bridge Project, in
East County. The Of ce also assisted Real Estate staff on issues connected with the purchase of property in San Pablo for
a mental health urgent care facility and a therapeutic residential facility, and advised East Contra Costa Regional Fee and
Financing Authority (ECCRFFA) staff on issues related to development of a comprehensive update to the ECCRFFA fee
program that nances regional transportation improvements in East County.
Delta Protection. The County continued its partnership with other Delta Counties in litigation challenging the Delta
Conveyance Project approvals, including the Department of Water Resources’ authorization to issue bonds to nance
project construction.
Code Enforcement. The Of ce assisted the Department of Conservation and Development, Building Inspection Division
with code enforcement at Anchor Marina on Bethel Island, and successfully defended litigation challenging the County’s
abatement orders, resulting in the cleanup of an unpermitted, unsafe RV park and boat storage facility.
Open Meetings. The Of ce provided legal advice and support to the Board and advisory body members on how to
participate in meetings remotely under new Brown Act teleconferencing rules.
Purchasing. The Of ce worked with the County Administrator’s Of ce to develop a new administrative bulletin adopted
by the Board that addresses requirements for issuing purchase orders and entering into services contracts, and provided
legal advice and support to staff from various departments on implementing the new procedures.
Technology Agreements. The Of ce assisted County departments with drafting and negotiating complex information
technology contracts, including contracts for countywide web hosting services, and a new case management system and
prosecution data dashboard application for the District Attorney’s Of ce.
Legislation. The Of ce worked with the County Administrator’s Of ce to draft legislation authorizing a three-year waste
hauler pilot program to regulate the transportation of solid waste by commercial nonfranchise solid waste haulers.
Head Start. The Of ce advised the Employment and Human Services Department’s Community Services Bureau, the
County Administrator, and the Board of Supervisors on legal issues involving an audit and subsequent monitoring by the
Administration of Children and Families over the County’s Head Start program. The Of ce provided legal guidance on
governance, program, and scal matters that resulted in a positive outcome on the audit.
Law Enforcement. The Of ce provided legal advice and support to the Sheriff ’s Of ce on its implementation of concealed
carry rearms issues to comply with the U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Ri e & Pistol Association v. Bruen
and subsequent California legislation, and provided legal guidance on the continued implementation of Senate Bill 2,
pertaining to peace of cer certi cation.
Labor Relations and Personnel. The Of ce provided legal advice and support to the Human Resources Department on
the establishment of the new County Of ce of Racial Equity and Social Justice. The Of ce also assisted the County
Administrator’s Of ce, the Labor Relations Division, Human Resources, and departments with labor relations and
personnel matters, including providing advice on compliance with collective bargaining laws and procedures, which in
2023 included negotiations with all of the County’s safety groups and reviewing over 100 bargaining proposals.
Communications. In conjunction with the Of ce of Communications and Media, the Of ce developed guidelines for
County departments to follow in preparing for and responding to visits from individuals who enter County buildings to
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lm, record, or photograph personnel and operations. The Of ce and the Of ce of Communications and Media also jointly
developed an employee training on how to respond to these visits, and presented the training to County departments.
Elections. The Of ce successfully defended the Election Division’s role in a pre-election challenge to a school district’s by-
mail election on a parcel tax. The Of ce successfully opposed a taxpayer’s challenge to election procedures and materials,
and his request to cross-examine county election of cials. The trial court’s denial of the taxpayer’s request for cross-
examination and dismissal of the lawsuit was upheld on appeal.
External Trainings. In 2023, the Of ce provided 44 trainings to County departments, the Grand Jury, and the County Of ce
of Education on various topics. General Law Division attorneys provided 29 trainings, including trainings on the Brown Act
open meeting law, the powers and duties of the Grand Jury, and the Public Records Act. Juvenile
Dependency/Conservatorship Division attorneys provided 13 trainings, including trainings for social workers on assessing
parentage of a child and reporting to the court, writing juvenile dependency petitions, and preparing for and testifying in
court. Tort and Civil Rights Litigation Division attorneys provided a training on Americans with Disabilities Act best
practices, and on California Drainage Law at the American Public Works Association’s 27 Annual Public Works
Conference.
Minimum Continuing Legal Education Trainings. The Of ce is a State Bar of California Minimum Continuing Legal
Education (MCLE) provider. In 2023, the Of ce provided MCLE trainings on Healthcare Con dentiality Laws, covering
privacy laws and addressing privacy issues unique to counties. The trainings covered areas such as mandatory versus
permissible disclosures, disclosures to law enforcement and disclosures made pursuant to subpoenas and court orders.
The Of ce also provided an MCLE training on the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act.
The Of ce also hosted the Fall Child Welfare Conference of the County Counsels’ Association of California, and ve
deputies from the Of ce’s Juvenile Dependency/Conservatorship Division presented at the conference.
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Operations Indicators & Performance Measures
Tort and Civil Rights Litigation Division – Performance Measures
Files Resolved/Closed
The Tort and Civil Rights Litigation Division resolved 100% of assigned cases with no liability ndings and no adverse verdicts or
judgments against the County.
The Division resolved 42 cases in 2023. Of these cases, the Division resolved 74% of assigned cases without any monetary
payment, and 90% of the cases for $50,000 or less.
Files resolved for $0: 31
Files resolved for under $10K: 2
Files resolved between $10K and $50K: 7
Files resolved for over $50K and up to $100K: 1
Files resolved for over $100K and up to $1M: 1
Files resolved for over $1M: 0
Files Opened
The Division met its goal of handling at least 80% of litigation matters in house. In 2023, only 4 of the 59 cases opened (7%) were
assigned to outside counsel.
Civil Rights Cases Opened: 18
Employment Cases Opened: 4
Medical Malpractice Cases Opened: 2
Dangerous Condition Cases Opened: 11
Other Cases Opened: 24
Motions
The Division met its goal of prevailing, in whole or in part, on the majority of motions led by the Division in 2023. The Division
initiated 73 motions in 2023. Of these motions, 73% were granted in whole or in part or resulted in a dismissal of the case.
General Law Division – Litigation Performance Measures
The Division resolved 49 civil cases in 2023. Of these cases, 100% resulted in an outcome favorable to the client.
The Division resolved 15 administrative proceedings before the California Civil Rights Department, the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission, and the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement in 2023. Of these administrative proceedings, 100%
resulted in an outcome favorable to the client.
The Division resolved 28 arbitrations, Merit Board appeals, and proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board in
2023. Of these administrative proceedings, 96% resulted in an outcome favorable to the client.
General Law Division – Advisory Performance Measures
In 2023, the General Law Division reviewed 1,256 standard form contracts for approval as to form. The Division responded to 98%
of requests for approval within seven working days after receipt of request.
The General Law Division provided 872 responses to written requests for complex transactional and advisory services. The
Division responded to 99% of these requests within 30 days or within negotiated time targets.
The Division opened 64 new court cases and 59 new administrative cases in 2023.
Juvenile Dependency/Conservatorship Division – Workload
In 2023, the Juvenile Dependency/Conservatorship Division opened 285 new cases.
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The Division appeared in 533 dependency contests in juvenile court. The Division led 27 responsive briefs with the Court of
Appeal on corresponding dependency appeals, resulting in all matters being af rmed on the merits.
The Division made 874 court appearances in conservatorship proceedings, involuntary medication hearings and other matters.
The Division led 27 responsive briefs on LPS conservatorship appeals.
Service Hours
In 2023, attorneys in the Of ce worked a total of 1,611 hours of overtime.
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County Administrator
Monica Nino
County Administrator
For more information, call (925) 655-2075 or visit County Administrator's Of ce | Contra Costa County, CA Of cial Website.
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/94/County-Administration)
Department Description
The County Administrator is a Board appointed position that is responsible for directing and coordinating the operations of
all departments over which the Board exercises control. The County Administrator serves both the legislative and executive
functions of the Board by providing analysis and recommendations to guide the Board’s policy development. The County
Administrator’s Of ce implements the policy direction of the Board of Supervisors and serves the public by collaboratively
leading and supporting the County organization.
Program Area Descriptions
General Administration executes Board direction, provides executive-level guidance, and serves as the Department’s
administrative services hub for all programs within the County Administrator’s Of ce. Staff are responsible for producing
and monitoring the County budget, developing scal plans, staf ng the Board of Supervisors and its committee meetings,
analyzing proposals, and providing recommendations to the Board of Supervisors to support alignment with Board policies
and effective and ef cient use of County resources. The Board committees and advisory bodies for which CAO staff provides
support include: Family and Human Services, Finance, Internal Operations, Legislation, Measure X Community Advisory
Board, Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee, Contra Costa Commission for Women and Girls, and Public
Protection.
Legislative Services develops and manages the County’s legislative platforms to respond to state and federal actions that
could impact the County of Contra Costa. In coordination with state and federal advocacy consultants and in collaboration
with Department staff countywide, CAO staff track and monitor state and federal legislation and provide timely updates to
the Board.
Law and Justice Information Systems (LJIS) Planning and Development provides administration, planning, and
coordination of data systems and networks that affect and support the entire County justice system, including case
management systems for the District Attorney, Public Defender, and Probation Departments, the countywide Automated
Warrant System, and the All County Criminal Justice Information Network (ACCJIN).
Labor Relations manages the collective bargaining process, investigates grievances, and provides training and counseling
to managers and employees, as well as problem resolution.
Of ce of Communications & Media supports countywide centralized communications under one cohesive strategy to
enhance and improve information services to the community through proactive communications. OCM also administers
cable franchises and community access television (known as CCTV).
Clerk of the Board provides staff support to the Board of Supervisors by recording and compiling the actions of the Board
taken in open session; maintains the of cial records; prepares the weekly agenda and summary; provides staff support to
the Assessment Appeals Board; and maintains the roster of various boards and committees.
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Organizational Chart
The County Administrator's Of ce is budgeted for 45 full-time equivalent positions.
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
03 - COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR 45 45 0
County Administrator
General Administration
Budget, Legislative
Services
Labor Relations Of ce of
Communications & Media
Clerk of the Board Law and Justice
Information Systems
Expenditures Summary
16,021,425 $1,310,318
(8.91% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
The County Administrator expenditures for FY24-25 will increase by a total of $1,310,318 with $241,867 of the increase
associated with the Clerk of the Board division, $1,071,962 for the County Administrator's Of ce, and -$3,511 for the Law and
Justice Information Systems division. Salaries And Bene ts expenditures will increase by $587,706, or 5.9%, to $10,467,111 in
FY24-25 owing to scheduled compensation increases. Services And Supplies expenditures will increase by $697,924, or 13.7%,
to $5,802,082 owing to information technology charges and professional service contracts. Other Charges expenditures will
increase by $11,956 for the County Administrator Of ce's allocation of general liability costs. Expenditure Transfers will
decrease by $12,732 due to reduced inter-departmental charge estimates.
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Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Fixed Assets
Other Charges
Services And Supplies
Salaries And Benefits
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$-5
$20
Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $8,235,371 $9,879,405 $10,467,111 $587,706 5.9%
Services And
Supplies $3,936,897 $5,104,158 $5,802,082 $697,924 13.7%
Other Charges $10,411 $27,651 $39,607 $11,956 43.2%
Expenditure
Transfers -$621,103 -$300,107 -$287,375 $12,732 -4.2%
Fixed Assets $117,497 $0 $0 $0 0%
Total Expense
Objects:$11,679,073 $14,711,107 $16,021,425 $1,310,318 8.9%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues Summary
16 ,021,425 $50,318
(0.32% vs. prior year)
Revenues by Source
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Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsOther Local Revenue
General Purpose Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$2.5
$5
$7.5
$10
$12.5
$15
$17.5
Revenue Source
Other Local Revenue
License/Permit/Franchises $888,383 $1,178,357 $1,253,111 $74,754 6.3%
Intergovernmental
Revenue $35,540 $21,000 $21,000 $0 0%
Charges For Services $1,488,977 $1,296,511 $1,361,623 $65,112 5%
Miscellaneous Revenue $256,285 $361,000 $361,000 $0 0%
Total Other Local Revenue:$2,669,185 $2,856,868 $2,996,734 $139,866 4.9%
General Purpose Revenue
General Purpose Revenue $9,009,888 $13,114,239 $13,024,691 -$89,548 -0.7%
Total General Purpose
Revenue:$9,009,888 $13,114,239 $13,024,691 -$89,548 -0.7%
Total Revenue Source:$11,679,073 $15,971,107 $16,021,425 $50,318 0.3%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted
vs. FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
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Key Budget Updates
The County Administrator proposed budget for FY24-25 fully funds its operational requirements, which include General
Administration, Labor Relations, the Of ce of Communications & Media, Law and Justice Information Systems Planning and
Development, and the Clerk of the Board.
The FY24-25 general purpose revenue allocation (net County cost) for the County Administrator budget is increased by
$1,170,452 from FY23-24. The increase derives primarily from increasing expenditures of Salaries And Bene ts ($587,706) and
Services And Supplies ($697,924).
The FY24-25 Recommended Budget will permit the County Administrator's Of ce to continue current operations, with
enhanced administration of the Measure X program, and funding for additional technology support for County boards,
commissions, and committees.
Equity in Service Delivery
The County Administrator will continue to support and advance the Board of Supervisors' goal of improving the quality of life
for Contra Costa County residents through diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible programs and services. In FY24-25, the
Of ce will primarily focus on equity in service in the following areas:
Objective: Continued support of language access programs for Board of Supervisors meetings, including advisory
committees as directed.
Coordinate scheduling for language access support for meetings of the Board of Supervisors.
Assist departments with vendor-provided language access services for advisory committees as directed by the Board.
Objective: Facilitate update of the County’s Small Business Enterprise and Outreach program as directed by the Board of
Supervisors.
Assist the Public Works Purchasing Services Division and the Equal Employment Opportunity Of cer in consolidating
existing policy and making recommendations for modernization.
Support presentation to the Internal Operations Committee for public discussion and solicit feedback from the
Committee.
List on Board of Supervisors’ agenda for nal adoption.
Objective: Support the ongoing efforts of the Board of Supervisors to allocate approximately $120M annually in Measure
X sales tax funds to a broad range of services and resources to increase equity.
Provide staf ng support to the Measure X Community Advisory Board to enable them to meet monthly and develop their
recommendations for community-informed, equity-driven priorities for utilizing Measure X funding.
Coordinate Spanish language translation and American Sign Language interpretation services for each Measure X
Community Advisory Board meeting to further access, inclusion and participation in the decision-making process.
Assist with outreach for recruitments to enable representation of diverse communities and perspectives on the Measure
X Community Advisory Board and the Measure X Community Fiscal Oversight Committee.
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Goals
Goal #1: Effectively and ef ciently complete the hiring process of Department Head positions when vacant.
Measurement: Complete the hiring process of Department Head positions within a period of four months.
Goal #2: Improve the annual budget online document, increasing public access and content clarity.
Measurement: Completion of the digital version of the annual budget book and receipt of GFOA Distinguished
Budget award for the year.
Goal #3: Resolution of the outstanding FEMA claims related to COVID-19.
Measurement: Reimbursement has been received and/or staff receive information on the status of funds not
received.
Goal #4: Develop a plan and deploy new technologies that enhance customer services and County practices.
Measurement: County Administrator staff are trained on new county-wide applications, and enhancements to the
Workday nance system have been rolled out to improve user experience.
Goal #5: Expand the use of the Government Speak podcast, developed by the Of ce of Communications & Media.
Measurement: Five departments representing a variety of County services participate.
Goal #6: Participate in and provide leadership on the Homelessness Steering Committee.
Measurement: Facilitator hired and strategic plan developed.
Goal #7: Provide labor relations training to Department managers and supervisors.
Measurement: Five training sessions have been conducted with County departments.
Goal #8: Expand countywide use of agenda management system, Legistar.
Measurement: All Board appointed advisory bodies are using Legistar.
Goal #9: Support the establishment of the Of ce of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ).
Measurement: Complete the hiring process for the proposed staf ng of the ORESJ.
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Accomplishments
Successfully modernized the presentation of the scal year 2023-24 Recommended Budget using the ClearGov online
budget presentation platform. The Government Finance Of cers' Association (GFOA) reviewed the scal year 2023-24
Recommended Budget in its new format and again awarded the County with the Distinguished Budget Presentation
Award.
Successfully led recruitments for the following critical vacancies: Public Works Director and Animal Services Director.
Continued to administer the countywide cost recovery for COVID-19, including federal grant programs totaling
approximately $765 million, including the Coronavirus Relief Fund ($227 million), the Emergency Rental Assistance
Program ($232 million), the Coronavirus State and Local Recovery Fund ($224 million), and FEMA Public Assistance
reimbursement program (estimated at $82 million).
Continued providing staff support to the Measure X Community Advisory Board (MXCAB), ultimately leading to the Board
of Supervisors allocating $118.2 million in ongoing funding for scal year 2023-24 and $156.9 million in one-time funding in
scal year 2021-22.
Administered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, the $2 million Measure X Innovation Fund, a competitive grant
process for county community-based organizations to invigorate innovative public service projects. CAO provided process
design and coordination, competitive recruitment, staff to an independent rating panel, contract negotiation and
administration, and periodic public reports and recommendations.
Continued providing project oversight of the design/build entity secured to demolish the retired County Administration
and jail buildings located on Pine Street in downtown Martinez and construct a new 60,000 square foot (80 parking
spaces and 40,000 square feet of ce space) three-story County of ce building and community plaza, which will include
historical markers honoring the old jail facility and its history. This project will complete the County Administration
Campus in downtown Martinez and is anticipated to be completed by April 2024.
Staffed an Arts Council Steering Committee, delivered an “Arts & Culture Master Plan for Contra Costa County,” and
conducted a procurement process for arts council services being provided by ARTSCCC, a scally-sponsored project of
Independent Arts & Media.
Successfully implemented a new agenda management system, Legistar, and activated digital signage and public kiosk
for enhanced public access.
Of ce of Communications & Media successfully updated the County's social media policy, in partnership with County
departments, to re ect the current social media landscape.
Implemented, in concert with the Probation and District Attorney departments, the Tyler Supervision case management
system for Probation, and the Juvenile module of the Prosecutor by Karpel case management system for the District
Attorney. CAO provided project management, planning, and contract administration for the two projects.
Completed a holistic review and comprehensive update to the County Ordinance Code sections related to emergency
operations, including Chapter 42-2 “Disaster Council and Emergency Services” and Chapter 42-4 “Continuity of
Government.” Both sections had not been updated in over 20 years.
Continued project to update decades-old Administrative Bulletins, including completion of the following:
Administrative Bulletin 600.3 Purchasing
Administrative Bulletin 413 40-Hour Sick Leave Policy
Administrative Bulletin 137 Holiday Policy
Administrative Bulletin 106 Board of Supervisors Hosted Commemorative Events
Sponsored and successfully advocated for a bill that was signed into law by Governor Newsom: AB 592 (Wilson) Illegal
Dumping. Advanced four federal Community Project Funding requests which were included in the FY 2024 federal
budget: “Knightsen Wetland Restoration” ($150k); “Concord Shelter and Service Center Roo ng Project” ($1.4M); “San
Pablo Avenue Complete Street/Bay Trail Gap Closure” ($1M); and “Underserved and Unserved Survivors from Unsolved
Shootings” ($963k).
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Department of Information Technology
Marc Shorr
Chief Information Of cer
For more information, call (925) 313-1200 or visit https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/195/Information-Technology
(https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/195/Information-Technology).
The Contra Costa County Department of Information Technology is committed to advancing the success of the
County’s employees, partners, and residents by providing leadership, innovative and scalable solutions that create a
foundation for joint problem solving and collaboration.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is a comprehensive technology organization committed to
employing innovative technology solutions that allow County departments the capability to better serve the residents
of Contra Costa County. DoIT supports the County through its organizational divisions of Administration, Enterprise
Systems, Technical Services, Information Security, and Telecommunications.
Administration / Accounting Division provides overall direction, management, and vision for the Department
through strategic planning, accounting, payroll, purchasing, equitable cost recovery, budget preparation, personnel,
employee relations, occupational health, facilities, and special projects.
Enterprise Systems Division supports a comprehensive portfolio of specialized technical services including
PeopleSoft, Law & Justice, Geographic Information Systems, and Database Administration. This Division also maintains
a wide variety of enterprise and departmental applications for the County, in addition to de ning business
requirements, systems analysis, custom application development, and project management services for County
departments.
Technical Services Division provides enterprise support for County Operations. This includes Wide Area Network,
Customer Care-Helpdesk, and Endpoint Services. Additionally, the Division maintains the County’s primary Datacenter,
manages the County’s mainframe and end user device technologies, and supports specialized systems used by
departments.
Information Security Division provides coordination and oversight of the County’s information security, and is
responsible for strategic direction and assurance to best practices. This Division provides security awareness for County
employees, cyber intelligence, vulnerability management for County systems, advanced endpoint protection,
con guration, and data access oversight.
Telecommunications Division operates, maintains, and manages the County’s communications systems including
telephone, voicemail, microwave and the multi-County East Bay Regional Communications (public safety radio) P25
System. This Division provides installation and maintenance of radio systems for public safety agencies, special
districts, medical facilities, and cities.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specializes in design and development of dynamic spatial applications
customized to meet the analytical, communication, and data management needs. GIS leverages and integrates spatial
technologies and data-driven mapping services for the County, cities, and special districts. It provides 24/7 staf ng
support for the Sheriff ’s Of ce Emergency Operations Center, and manages a multi-platform Enterprise that
encourages project collaboration, facilitates data hosting and sharing, and supports public outreach.
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Organizational Chart
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) is currently budgeted for 101 full-time equivalent (FTE) positions. The
FY24-25 Recommended Budget includes the deletion of three (3) FTE positions and the request to add 11 FTE positions to
support a department reorganization, transition of contracted positions into full-time staff across various divisions, and to
increase customer service. The net result is eight (8) FTE additions for a total of 109 FTE.
FTE Summary
FY23-24
Adopted
FY24-25
Recommended Change
06 - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FTE - Allocated Positions (FTE)101 109 8
DoIT Chief Information
Of cer
Technical Services
Network Endpoint
Services, Infrastructure,
Information Technology
Customer Operations
Telecommunications &
Radio
Telecommunications,
Communications
Equipment
Materials, Clerical
Enterprise Systems
Enterprise Systems
Geographic Info Systems
Information Security Administration Services
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Expenditures Summary
Salaries and Bene ts represent 32% of the Department's FY24-25 Recommended Budget (excluding expenditure transfers),
providing funding for 109 FTE positions. Of the $23 million (297%) expenditure increase when compared to FY23-24, only $1.5
million is attributed to increases to Salaries and Bene ts. Included in Services and Supplies is a $5.2 million increase for
special information technology projects, formerly known as "Venture Capital," to build, purchase, or signi cantly update
technologies to create measurable improvements to County operations and service delivery. Most notably, expenditure
transfers (negative expenditures) decreased by $14 million in lieu of an increase in revenues by realigning funding sources to
enhance accuracy in accounting practices.
31,005,330 $23,194,257
(296.94% vs. prior year)
Expenditures by Expense Type
Budgeted and Historical Expenditures by Expense Type
MillionsExpenditure Transfers
Fixed Assets
Other Charges
Salaries And Benefits
Services And Supplies
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$-50
$-25
$25
$50
$75
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Expense Objects
Salaries And
Bene ts $13,724,499 $17,622,477 $19,151,187 $1,528,710 8.7%
Services And
Supplies $27,420,563 $31,420,709 $38,663,682 $7,242,973 23.1%
Other Charges $1,055,890 $1,694,214 $1,717,409 $23,195 1.4%
Expenditure
Transfers -$29,692,582 -$43,215,327 -$28,934,248 $14,281,079 -33%
Fixed Assets $1,137,973 $289,000 $407,300 $118,300 40.9%
Total Expense
Objects:$13,646,343 $7,811,073 $31,005,330 $23,194,257 296.9%
NameName FY2023
Actuals
FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Revenues Summary
The Department of Information Technology offsets the costs of operations through charges to customers. The FY24-25
Recommended Budget includes total revenue of $25,795,330 for the Department primarily through these charges. A
General Purpose Revenue allocation (net County cost) of $5,210,000 is included to fund speci cally approved information
technology projects (formerly known as Venture Capital).
The increased revenue of $23 million (297%) when compared to FY23-24 is the result of a comprehensive review the
Department conducted when establishing their rates for both non-general fund and general fund departments to enhance
transparency and accountability in the budget processes. By incorporating precise estimates into the corresponding
revenue categories, accurate alignment of expenditure transfers and revenue accounts resulted in the notable 297%
adjustment.
31,005,330 $23,194,257
(296.94% vs. prior year)
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Revenues by Source
Budgeted Revenues by Source
MillionsGeneral Purpose Revenue
Other Local Revenue
FY2023FY2024FY2025$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
$30
$35
Revenue Source
Other Local
Revenue $8,167,327 $7,283,419 $25,795,330 $18,511,911 254.2%
General Purpose
Revenue $5,479,016 $527,654 $5,210,000 $4,682,346 887.4%
Total Revenue Source:$13,646,343 $7,811,073 $31,005,330 $23,194,257 296.9%
Name FY2023
Actuals
FY2024 Adopted
Budget
FY2025 Recommended
Budget
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended ($
Change)
FY2024 Adopted vs.
FY2025
Recommended (%
Change)
Equity in Service Delivery
DoIT is committed to budget equity. It is evident in the Department's proactive approach to sourcing from Small Business
Enterprise (SBE) vendors and prioritizing local, women, and minority-owned businesses. Fostering diversity and inclusivity is
important not only in procurement practices, but also in hiring initiatives. By reaching out to veterans, engaging with
community colleges, and collaborating with other departments to understand and support their equity goals, DoIT is actively
working toward creating a more inclusive and representative environment. Through these efforts, DoIT aims to not only
achieve budget equity but also contribute to the broader goals of social and economic equality within the community.
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Key Budget Updates
The Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) activities encompass countywide information security, desktop and
network services, systems and programming, and telecommunications - including the East Bay Regional Communications
Public Safety Radio System (EBRCS). All costs, except for a General Purpose Revenue allocation (net County cost) of $5.2 million
for seven (7) information technology projects approved through the budget development process, are funded by charges to
County departments based on direct charges for service or allocation. Where a countywide allocation is appropriate, the
charge for the speci c function is calculated based on the Departments' proportional number of