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Supervisor Laine recommending the Board:
1) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting the American Legion Post 795 efforts to support veterans in our community; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to sign a funding Agreement, consistent with the County’s standard form and upon the approval of County Counsel, with the American Legion Post 795 authorizing payment of the $5,000 community funding contribution in support of these efforts.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The American Legion Post 795 is a 501(c)(19) organization which operates and maintains the American Legion Post in So Lake Tahoe to provide a meeting place and services for veterans. The building was built in 1949 and serves as a venue to hold events such as Memorial Day, Flag Day, 9-11, Veterans Day, not to mention the many individual events held at the Post annually which include birthday parties, anniversary parties, Confirmations, and other celebrations in general. For many years, the American Legion has been THEE place to hold gatherings, which include monthly meetings for PTSD Counseling, SLT Cancer League, Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra and many other civic gatherings. With a new roof, the Post will continue to be able to serve the community with our 70+ year old building.
A funding agreement is required in order for the County to process the payment to American Legion Post 795. Approval by the Board provides the finding that a public benefit is derived from supporting this endeavor, which seeks to support veterans in our community.
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
N/A
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
American Legion Post 795.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Board of Supervisors allocated $75,000 in the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 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 $5,000 from this amount. There is no additional impact to the General Fund due to the approval of this agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
None
CONTACT
District V Supervisor, Brooke Laine