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RESOLUTION NO. 11647 (2026 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO
APPROVE TRANSFERS FROM PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING
BUDGETS TO CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR JOB ORDER CONTRACT
PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo utilizes Job Order Contracts (JOCs) to
efficiently deliver small, time-sensitive maintenance and repair projects, including work
within the public right-of-way, electrical repairs, storm damage response, and other
priority maintenance activities; and
WHEREAS, such projects may be funded through Public Works operating budgets
or capital project accounts depending on the nature and cost of the work; and
WHEREAS, projects with costs exceeding $25,000 must be capitalized and
recorded in the City’s capital budget for accounting purposes in accordance with City
financial policies; and
WHEREAS, under current City policy, transfers between operating and capital
budgets require City Council approval, which may delay the timely execution of eligible
Job Order Contract projects; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to improve administrative efficiency while
maintaining appropriate fiscal oversight and budgetary control.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Action. The Finance Director is authorized to approve transfers from
Public Works operating budgets to capital budgets for Job Order Contract (JOC) projects
exceeding $25,000, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The cumulative amount of transfers approved under this authority
shall be limited to One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per fiscal year.
SECTION 3. All transfers approved under this authority shall:
a) Be supported by available operating budget within the Public Works
Department;
b) Include written justification from the Public Works & Utilities Director, or
designee, confirming the urgent or time-sensitive nature of the work; and
c) Be reviewed and approved by the Finance Director to ensure compliance
with City financial policies and capitalization requirements.
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SECTION 4. A summary of all transfers executed under this authority shall be
provided to the City Council on an annual basis.
SECTION 5. This Resolution does not increase total spending authority, does not
modify existing Job Order Contract approval thresholds, and does not authorize new
appropriations.
Upon motion of Council Member Boswell, seconded by Council Member Marx, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Boswell, Marx, Vice Mayor Francis, and Mayor
Stewart
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Member Shoresman
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 19th day of May 2026.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________
J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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