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Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board:
1) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting the Shingle Springs Community Alliance's effort to install a new Welcome Sign for the Shingle Springs community; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a funding Agreement with Shingle Springs Community Alliance using the approved template, authorizing payment of the $7,000 community funding contribution from District IV in support of these efforts.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
After more than a decade of advocacy to protect Shingle Springs' rural character, the SSCA Team is leading a project to install a new Welcome Sign for our community. We are currently fundraising for the sign, which will be installed at the corner of South Shingle and Mother Lode roads to welcome visitors and residents.
Since 2012, the Shingle Springs Community Alliance has proudly embraced the image of a majestic oak tree and a horse to reflect the rich rural character of our community. These symbols speak to the deep roots and quiet strength of Shingle Springs-where rolling pastures, winding country roads, and a slower pace of life still thrive.
As the Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce describes it, our town began as a bustling gold rush settlement and has since grown into “a peaceful country community with ranches and homes on acreage.” That legacy is worth celebrating-and preserving.
In honor of this heritage, the SSCA is leading a heartfelt effort to install a "Welcome to Shingle Springs" sign at the southeast corner of the Ponderosa Road and Mother Lode Drive intersection. This sign will be crafted from fabricated aluminum with a stone base and proudly feature our iconic oak tree and horse, warmly greeting residents and visitors alike as they enter our special corner of El Dorado County.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the funding request, and no funding would be provided in support of these efforts.
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
N/A
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 $7,000.00 from this amount. There is no additional impact to the General Fund due to the approval of this agreement.
CONTACT
Supervisor Parlin