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Authorize the County's contribution of $11,200 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit the following organizations: Arnot Art Museum ($500), Chemung County Historical Society ($500), Assist-A-Grad ($2,500), Solano Community Foundation ($600), Rio Vista CARE ($1,000), Leaven Kids ($600), Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano ($2,500), Pink Lemonade ($500), Soroptimist International of Vacaville ($500), and the Salvation Army ($2,000)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Posey requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County's contribution of $11,200 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit the following organizations: Arnot Art Museum ($500), Chemung County Historical Society ($500), Assist-A-Grad ($2,500), Solano Community Foundation ($600), Rio Vista CARE ($1,000), Leaven Kids ($600), Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano ($2,500), Pink Lemonade ($500), Soroptimist International of Vacaville ($500), and the Salvation Army ($2,000).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
District 5 has identified groups for its non-county contribution allocation that are local non-profits or organizations that enrich Solano County either through educational programs or community support.
Arnot Art Museum ($500)
The mission of the Arnot Art Museum is to preserve the original collection of Matthias H. Arnot and, with a primary focus on representational art, to collect and exhibit works of art possessing the highest quality, merit, enduring worth and interest for the purpose of:
? promoting an understanding and appreciation of the visual arts;
? providing inspiration, enjoyment and enlightenment to the largest possible audience;
? enhancing the culture of our region; and
? nurturing a local, regional, and national role based on our collection.
Chemung County Historical Society ($500)
Founded in 1923, the Chemung County...
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