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Supervisor Ferrero recommending the Board:
1) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting the El Dorado County Fish & Wildlife Commission’s efforts to stock fish in the pond at Village Green Park in El Dorado Hills; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Office to transfer $1,000 in community funding to the El Dorado County Fish & Wildlife Commission to stock fish in the pond at Village Green Park in El Dorado Hills.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Fish & Wildlife Commission is proud to support a youth fishing derby in El Dorado Hills in early summer 2027.
No funding agreement is required since this is a County program. If approved, the Chief Administrative Office will transfer the funding to the Fish & Wildlife Commission Fund directly from the General Fund - Other Operations (Department 15). The Department of Agriculture will ensure the funds are used to stock fish in the pond at Village Green Park in El Dorado Hills, as they do with other Fish & Wildlife Commission approved activities.
Approval by the Board provides the finding that a public benefit is derived from supporting this endeavor, which seeks to host a youth fishing derby. The event safely hosts around 150 to 200 kids aged 3-15 for a free, fun day of outdoor competition. Putting county funds directly into stocking the pond means every single tax dollar goes straight toward the actual fish needed to meet the event’s demand.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the funding request, and no funding would be provided in support of this effort.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar file 26-0723 - April 28, 2026 - The Board directed staff to include $35,000 in Community Funding in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget to be allocated at $7,000 per district.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
El Dorado County Fish & Wildlife Commission
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Board of Supervisors allocated $35,000 in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in General Fund - Other Operations (Department 15) to be available for community funding requests supported by the Board. Approval of this item would allocate $1,000 from this amount. There is no additional impact on the General Fund due to the approval of this agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
CONTACT
Supervisor Greg Ferrero