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Authorize the County’s contribution of $1,500 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Future Leadership Solano for youth leadership development programs ($500) and Lady Echelon Project for educational development, career readiness, and community engagement programs for youth and young adults ($1,000)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor James requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $1,500 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 1 to benefit the following organizations, including Future Leadership Solano for youth leadership development programs ($500) and Lady Echelon Project for educational development, career readiness, and community engagement programs for youth and young adults ($1,000).
SUMMARY / DISCUSSION:
District 1 has identified two local nonprofit organizations to receive non-County contributions totaling $1,500. These organizations provide programs and services that support youth leadership, educational development, career readiness, and community engagement, helping young people throughout Solano County build the skills and confidence needed for future success.
Future Leadership Solano ($500)
Future Leadership Solano provides high school students in Vallejo and throughout Solano County with opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about local government, and engage with community leaders. The County's contribution will support educational experiences, community service activities, and hands-on projects that encourage civic participation, strengthen leadership abilities, and prepare students to become active, engaged members of their communities.
Lady Echelon Project ($1,000)
Lady Echelon Project supports youth and young adults through educational programs, career readiness initiatives, and community engagement opportunities. The County's contribution will help support workshops and activities designed to build self-confidence, strengthen academic and interpersonal skills, explore career pathways, and prepare participants for future educational and employment opportunities. These programs encourage personal growth, leadership, and meaningful community involvement.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During the 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 the 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 judgement and discretion of the intended program.
5. To ensure accountability, all expenditures are subject to audits by the Auditor/Controller.
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 $1,500 in contributions from District 1 are included in the Department’s FY2026/27 Working Budget. The cost associated with preparing the agenda item is 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