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Authorize the County’s contribution of $1,300 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations, including Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano, Inc. ($300) and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation ($1,000)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Williams requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $1,300 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations, including Catholic Charities of Yolo-Solano, Inc. ($300) and the Delta Research and Educational Foundation ($1,000).
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
District 3 has identified two (2) local nonprofit organizations to receive its FY2025/26 non-county contribution allocation:
Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano - $300
Catholic Charities Yolo-Solano (CCYS) is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve stability, safety, and opportunity. Through responsive, accessible, and trust-based services, CCYS works to address the needs of vulnerable populations throughout the region.
A core component of CCYS’s mission is combating food insecurity. Through food banks, food pantries, farmers markets, and CalFresh enrollment assistance, the organization helps ensure that community members have access to nutritious, affordable, and healthy food. Their food pantry provides essential staples, including rice, beans, bread, and cereals, as well as fresh produce to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
The District 3 contribution will support emergency food assistance services for Solano County residents in need.
Delta Research and Educational Foundation - $1,000
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation supports the public service mission of the Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a nonprofit organization established on May 5, 1991. The organization helps and supports programs that promote community engagement and empowerment. Its initiatives are guided by Delta Sigma Theta’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
• Economic Development
• Physical and Mental Health
• Educational Development
• Political Awareness and Involvement
• International Awareness and Involvement
The Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter is organizing a Sickle Cell Anemia & Health Equity Resource Fair to educate Solano County residents about sickle cell disease, health disparities, and available community health resources.
The District 3 contribution will provide sponsorship support for the Sickle Cell Anemia & Health Equity Resource Fair, scheduled for September 26, 2026, at the Solano County Administration Building Plaza.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests: Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During the FY2025/26 Budget Hearings, the Board appropriated $75,000, $15,000 to each supervisorial district, to allow Board members to support community service programs. The Board directed County Counsel to provide guidelines on how to recommend funding for qualifying agencies or programs. The Guidelines are as follows:
1.) Each supervisor must submit the proposed expenditure to County Counsel and the Auditor-Controller for initial review.
2.) The Board must approve the expenditure by a majority vote.
3.) The Board must determine that the expenditure is for a public purpose.
4.) The Board may authorize an expenditure of public funds to a nonprofit organization so long as the County retains ultimate control over the exercise of judgment and discretion of the intended program.
5.) To ensure accountability, all expenditures are subject to periodic audit by the Auditor-Controller; and
a) If the recipient provides an activity, program or service (“activity”), it shall provide an activity report within 30 days of the activity that states the number of persons attending (if applicable) or participating activities carried out, feedback from participants (if applicable) and benefits of the activity. The recipient’s failure to provide a report may result in its being considered ineligible for future funding.
b) If the recipient is purchasing property or making improvements, it shall use the funds for only the specified purposes and allow representatives of the county to inspect and/or audit the purchase or the contractor’s performance, the facility or the portion improved with the funds and/or the records pertaining to the expenditures. The recipient shall retain for inspection and audit purposes any and all books, receipts, documentation and other records of the expenditures for three (3) years from date of receiving funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The expenditures totaling $1,300 in contributions are included in the Department’s FY2025/26 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to authorize these expenditures; however, this is not recommended as this is consistent with Board policy.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION