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This document outlines a recommended allocation of proceeds from a settlement related to a code enforcement case. It proposes an appropriation modification to increase estimated revenue and expenditures in the Office of the County Counsel budget and transfer funds to the Public Health Department's Environmental Health Branch budget. The settlement, resulting from a lawsuit concerning hazardous waste violations, will provide funds to various agencies involved in the investigation and enforcement, with a positive fiscal impact on the General Fund and specific allocations for enforcement costs.
Key points
- The document is addressed to the Board of Supervisors from Tony LoPresti, County Counsel.
- It recommends the approval of Request for Appropriation Modification No. 135 for $384,999.
- The settlement involves a payment of $398,998 to cover fees and staff costs related to hazardous waste violations.
- Funds will be allocated to the General Fund, the Public Health Department, and the California Department of Toxic Substances Control.
- The recommended action is expected to positively impact children and seniors by addressing unlawful practices affecting their health and safety.
- Consequences of negative action include the settlement payment not being recognized.
Limitations
- The document includes unresolved placeholders such as the specific date of the Board of Supervisors meeting.
- The text does not provide specific details about the voting outcome or any additional context regarding the approval process.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the County Counsel 128442 DATE: April 28, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Tony LoPresti, County Counsel SUBJECT: Recommended Allocation of the Proceeds Resulting from the Settlement of a Code Enforcement Case RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 135 - $384,999 increasing estimated revenue and expenditure appropriations in the Office of the County Counsel budget and transferring funds to the Public Health Department - Environmental Health Branch budget, relating to proceeds for the settlement of civil litigation. (4/5 Vote) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS Implementation of the recommended action will have a one-time positive impact to the General Fund in the amount of $300,135 and will increase and the Public Health Department - Environmental Health Branch’s special revenue fund 0030 budget by $9,054 for their portion of enforcement costs. Additionally, $75,810 will be distributed to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control for its portion of enforcement costs. The remainder will go to the General Fund once received. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION AND BACKGROUND In 2023, the Office of the County Counsel filed a...