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Supervisors Thomas & Turnboo recommending the Board:
1) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting funding towards public safety for the 4th of July Blast at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds; 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, authorize payment of the $5,000 community funding contribution to the El Dorado County Fair Association, in support of the public safety efforts.
FUNDING: Community Funding.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The El Dorado County Fairgrounds along with Russell Motorsports, Inc. have provided the only 4th of July fireworks celebration on the actual holiday here on the West Slope. This event is for our community, region, and other visitors to celebrate Independence Day in a fun and safe way. The event draws close to 10,000 and is not just a fireworks show, this event is a family-oriented event with live music, family games and dancing.
These funds if granted will help to pay for security for the event which includes safety logistics, related permits, and fire & law enforcement staff, as safety is the number one goal. Many travel to the county for the event and spend money on hotels, food, and entertainment.
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
El Dorado County Fairgrounds
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Board of Supervisors allocated $75,000 in the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 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
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
Public Safety
CONTACT
Supervisor Thomas
Supervisor Turnboo