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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve the procedure for the allocation of funds for Fiscal Year 2017/18 Community Funding Requests. (Est. Time: 20 Min.)
FUNDING: Department 15 - General Fund Other County Operations.
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DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board approve the procedure for the allocation of funds for FY 2017-18 Community Funding Requests.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the Budget discussions for FY 2018-19, $50,000 was allocated for Community Funding Requests, with directions to staff to return to the Board with a process to receive these requests, allow for Board review, and consider providing funding. Requests are to be for one-time funding allocations for cultural and community events or efforts that benefit residents. Some may have an economic development or promotions-related impact, however, it is not required for consideration. With the recommended procedure, funds may be allocated to projects or events at the time of Budget adoption, or throughout the year by request of any Board member. The maximum amount for an individual request is recommended to be set at $5,000.
Organizations requesting funds will need to complete the one-page application sheet for submission to the Board member, and will be reviewed by the Chief Administrative Office to ensure that funding is available. The Board may provide funds to private non-profit, public organizations, or community-based associations without formal non-profit status. The funding may be allocated upon approval by the Board. Funding for FY 2017-18 is contingent upon sufficient revenue within the established $50,000 funding amount. While it is currently recommended that $50,000 be set aside each year for such funding requests, the Board of Supervisors may choose to adjust the appropriation each year based on available budget resources. All funding is subject to the recipient's ability to comply with the requirements as well as any appl...
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