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Authorize the County’s contribution of $2,350 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Created Wonderfully Inc ($500), Solano Community Foundation ($1,000), and ARC Solano ($850)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor James requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $2,350 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Created Wonderfully Inc ($500), Solano Community Foundation ($1,000), and ARC Solano ($850).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
District 1 has identified the following local nonprofit organizations to receive its non-county contribution allocations:
Created Wonderfully Inc. ($500)
Created Wonderfully, Inc. provides valuable support and resources that uplift individuals and families within the community through programs focused on empowerment, wellness, mentorship, and personal development. The organization’s work helps create safe and supportive spaces that encourage self-confidence, resilience, and community connection. Funding will assist the organization in continuing its mission-driven programming and expanding opportunities for residents who may otherwise lack access to supportive services and enrichment activities.
Solano Community Foundation ($1,000)
Solano Community Foundation, as the fiscal sponsor of Vallejo Late Night Basketball, supports programming aimed at crime prevention through mentorship, positive engagement, and providing constructive alternatives for youth and individuals within the community. Through initiatives such as Vallejo Late Night Basketball, the Foundation helps create safe spaces that foster leadership, relationship-building, and community connection while reducing exposure to violence and negative influences.
ARC Solano ($850)
The Arc-Solano plays an essential role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing advocacy, life skills development, employment support, housing assistance, and community integration services. Their programs help empower participants to live with dignity, independence, and inclusion while also supporting families and caregivers throughout Solano County. Funding will assist ARC Solano in continuing to provide critical services and opportunities that enhance the lives of some of the county’s most vulnerable residents.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During 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 $2,350 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:
This report was prepared in coordination with the County Administrator’s Office, County Auditor/Controller’s Office, and County Counsel.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION