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Parks, a division of the Chief Administrative Office, recommending the Commission receive a presentation from El Dorado Community Foundation.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
On September 15, 2026 (Legistar item 26-1343), Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) presented their annual report to the Board, which included a slide on challenges as identified by the Commission and staff. An ongoing challenge faced by the Parks Division is funding issues due to a lack of a dedicated revenue stream or funding mechanism for general fund park and trail facilities. To help address this issue, staff recommended a FY 2026-27 annual goal for the PRC to support staff with fundraising efforts and grant applications.
On September 17, 2026 (Legistar item 26-1511), PRC discussed their ideas and research for the potential and possibility of establishing a parks foundation to help build a sustainable funding source for County-owned general fund parks and trails facilities that do not have their own existing special revenue fund. The PRC Chair reached out to El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) to schedule a presentation for the next Commission meeting to learn more about the EDCF.
Encouraging and promoting donations is one of the PRC’s Annual Goals in alignment with Parks and Trails Master Plan Initiative 2.4.5 to continue to accept, encourage, and promote donations to fund capital projects, amenities, and maintenance projects.
CONTACT
Zachary Perras, Parks Manager