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Authorize the County’s contribution of $2,200 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations, including Solano Pride Center ($700), Suisun City Youth Commission ($1,000) and A Hand Up ($500)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Williams requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $2,200 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations, including Solano Pride Center ($700), Suisun City Youth Commission ($1,000) and A Hand Up ($500).
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
District 3 has identified several local nonprofit organizations to receive its non-county contribution allocation, each providing meaningful services that strengthen the Solano County community.
Solano Pride Center ($700)
The Solano Pride Center will receive $700 to support Suisun Pride 2026, a family-friendly annual event held in Suisun City since 2024. Presented in partnership with the City of Suisun, this event serves as a fundraiser for the Solano Pride Center’s programs, which include mental health services, case management, social and support groups, youth and senior services, HIV and STI prevention, and community events that promote the well-being and inclusion of the LGBTQIA2S+ community across the region. The requested funds will specifically support sponsorship of the Suisun Pride 2026 event, scheduled for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Suisun City Harbor Plaza.
Suisun City Youth Commission ($1,000)
The Suisun City Youth Commission will receive $1,000 to support its youth development initiatives and community programming. The Commission serves youth in Suisun City, including those attending local schools, by fostering personal growth, leadership, and positive peer and adult relationships. It collaborates with a wide network of youth-serving organizations such as Scouts, Civil Air Patrol, 4-H, Red Cross Clubs, and the Solano Land Trust. Through its focus on community service, youth clubs, performing arts, student service organizations, sports, community resources, and project management, the Commission promotes meaningful engagement and skill-building opportunities for young people. The organization also supports a variety of programs, including chess clubs, student service groups, and regional youth initiatives. The requested funding will provide sponsorship for the 5th Annual Suisun City Juneteenth Celebration, to be held at the Suisun City Waterfront on June 20-21, 2026.
A Hand Up ($500)
A Hand Up will receive $500 to continue its work supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in Solano County. As a grassroots nonprofit operating under the Solano Community Foundation, A Hand Up focuses on restoring dignity and promoting long-term self-sufficiency. Its services extend beyond immediate relief to include food distribution, hygiene supplies, access to medical and mental health services, and assistance navigating complex systems such as Social Security, disability benefits, and healthcare enrollment. The organization operates several programs, including weekly meal deliveries to individuals living in vehicles, encampments, and other underserved areas. The requested funding will be used to provide direct services to Solano County residents experiencing homelessness.
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 expenditure totaling $2,200 in contributions is 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