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Chief Administrative Office recommending the Board:
1) Approve the use of the Community Funding Recipient Agreement template;
2) Authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute Community Funding Agreements with entities approved for community funding by prior Board Direction, using the Community Funding Recipient Agreement template;
3) Direct staff to return within 90 days with a Community Funding Policy for Board consideration; and
4) Provide direction to staff on what to include in the Policy.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
During the Budget discussions for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18, $50,000 was allocated for Community Funding Requests based on Board direction and has been allocated each year since. This amount was reduced to $30,000 with the FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget and then increased to $75,000 in FY 2022-23 based on Board direction. In FY 2023-24, there is $75,000 in appropriations for Community Funding Requests. During the FY 2023-24 Recommended Budget Hearing, the Board directed staff to return with process improvements for the Community Funding Requests.
Current Process
Board members bring the community funding request, with the amount allocated based on Board direction. Requests are 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. On December 12, 2017, with Legistar item 17-1335, the Board directed that the maximum amount for an individual request be set at $5,000. Funds may be provided to private nonprofits, public organizations, or community-based associations without formal nonprofit status. The Chief Administrative Office (CAO) does not make recommendations for funding on these requests, as the funding decisions are made solely at the discretion of the Board. A funding agreement and a Board finding of a public benefit are required for the County...
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