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Conejo Recreation and Park District <br />Proposed Two -Year Budget <br />Fiscal Years 2021-22 & 2022-23 <br />June 3, 2021 <br />The following message is provided to assist the Board of Directors and the public <br />in reviewing and understanding the District's operating and capital budgets. <br />The Two -Year Budget forecasts District revenues over the next two years and <br />provides a plan for spending those revenues consistent with the District's mission <br />to enrich the quality of life for our community by preserving and enhancing <br />recreational opportunities, parks and open space. <br />The attached proposed two year budget covers fiscal years (FY) 2021-22 and FY <br />2022-23, including the following funds: General Fund, Districtwide Assessment <br />District Fund, Dos Vientos Assessment District Fund, Rancho Conejo <br />Assessment District Fund, and Equipment Replacement Fund. Although not <br />mutually exclusive, each of these funds has an independent revenue source and <br />has been created to accomplish designated expenditure goals. <br />The budget process began with the adoption of a preliminary budget on April 1, <br />2021. Public hearings have been held at subsequent meetings. The process is <br />scheduled to conclude with adoption of the budgets on June 17, 2021. <br />IMPACTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC <br />The COVID-19 pandemic caused an economic and social upheaval to the <br />community and presented the District with multiple challenges. At the outset of <br />the pandemic, the District took immediate preventative measures to address the <br />projected financial impacts by reducing expenses while also providing critical <br />services to the community. While the past year created a lot of uncertainty, with <br />the rollout of various vaccines and easing of restrictions; signs point to an <br />economic recovery. <br />Total COVID Related Expenses and Reduced Revenues FY 19/20 and FY <br />20/21: $65194,008 <br />COVID Related Expenses: $1.,466.,745 Total <br />The District tracked COVID-1 9 related expenditures since March of 2020 in <br />accordance with guidance from FEMA and guidelines for the Coronavirus Relief <br />Fund. Expenditures include: Labor and Materials including Personal Protective <br />Equipment, Community Assistance, Emergency Paid Leave and Unemployment <br />Insurance. <br />