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Supervisor Parlin recommending the Board:
1) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting the Gold Trail Grange’s effort to provide a community center and meeting hall for the communities of Coloma, Lotus, and Gold Hill and recover from a loss of revenue due to being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 Gold Trail Grange authorizing payment of the $5,000 community funding contribution in support of these efforts.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Board has shown support to provide assistance to the many community centers and community halls in the County as they recover from a loss of revenue due to being shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Gold Trail Grange #452 is a 501(c)8 fraternal organization that maintains and operates the Gold Trail Grange-Coloma Lotus Community Hall for the communities of Coloma, Lotus, and Gold Hill. Due to being closed down for COVID, the nonprofit went from $19,500 in rent and fundraising revenue in 2019 to $9,781 in 2020 and $3,667 in revenue for 2021. They appreciate the Board's understanding of the importance of maintaining and operating community centers in our small, rural communities and request $5,000 to replace lost revenues in 2020 and 2021. The funds being requested will help cover the cost of repairing and maintaining the hall, which includes replacing siding and fascia boards, repairing the roof, and reinforcing the structure to prevent further sagging in the cable trusses. These repairs will ensure that the building is safe, functional, and visually appealing, providing a comfortable and inviting space for the community to gather and engage in community activities.
The project to repair and maintain the Gold Trail Grange-Coloma Lotus Community Hall will provide significant public benefit...
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