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Authorize the County’s contribution of $1,200 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organization, Created Wonderfully ($1,200)
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X _
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Williams requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $1,200 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organization, Created Wonderfully ($1,200).
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
District 3 has identified a local non-profit organization for which to contribute its non-county contribution allocation:
Created Wonderfully, $1,200
Created Wonderfully believes that therapy should never be a luxury, yet for far too many individuals and families in our community, the cost of therapy creates a barrier that they cannot cross. Therapy is important because it provides tools and strategies for improving mental and emotional well-being and better coping skills for life's challenges.
Through their Therapy for All program, Created Wonderfully removes financial barriers and makes therapy accessible for those who need it most. It is a safe, non-judgmental space to process emotions and to heal from trauma. Created Wonderfully believes that “When one person heals, their family heals - and as families thrive, our community thrives”. Therapy for all is an investment in stronger, healthier communities where individuals, families and businesses flourish together.
These funds will be used to provide therapist services to Solano County residents.
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 $1,200 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