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Authorize the County’s contribution of $1,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls ($500) and Vallejo Together ($500)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor James requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $1,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls ($500) and Vallejo Together ($500).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
District 1 has identified two (2) local non-profit organizations for which to contribute its non-county contribution allocation, including:
Friends of the Solano Commission for Women and Girls ($500)
To support the organization's efforts to advance the status, well-being, and empowerment of women and girls throughout Solano County through education, advocacy, community engagement, and leadership development. This contribution helps strengthen programs and initiatives that promote equity, opportunity, and access to resources while fostering positive outcomes for women, girls, and families across the County.
Vallejo Together ($500)
To support the organization's efforts to provide homeless outreach, connect individuals experiencing homelessness with essential services, and promote pathways to stable housing and self-sufficiency in Vallejo. This contribution helps expand access to critical resources, strengthen community-based support, and improve outcomes for some of the County's most vulnerable residents.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During FY2026/27 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 all books, receipts, documentation and other records of the expenditures for three (3) years from date of receiving funds.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The expenditures totaling $1,000 in contributions are included in the Department’s FY2026/27 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2026/27 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