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Authorize the County’s contribution of $6,800 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations, including T.E.A.M. Hope ($2,500), Pearls of Wisdom Educational Resources, Inc. ($1,000), Rotary Club of Fairfield-Suisun ($1,000), Assist-A-Grad Scholarship Foundation, Inc. ($1,000), Solano Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Fund ($700), and Soroptimist International of Central Solano County, ($600)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Williams requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County’s contribution of $6,800 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 3 to benefit the following organizations, including T.E.A.M. Hope ($2,500), Pearls of Wisdom Educational Resources, Inc. ($1,000), Rotary Club of Fairfield-Suisun ($1,000), Assist-A-Grad Scholarship Foundation, Inc. ($1,000), Solano Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Fund ($700), and Soroptimist International of Central Solano County, ($600).
SUMMARY/ DISCUSSION:
District 3 has identified six (6) local nonprofit organizations to receive funding through its Non-County Contribution allocation, including:
T.E.A.M. Hope - $2,500
T.E.A.M. Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Solano and Napa counties with a mission to support community projects and events benefiting children, veterans, and local residents. In 2026, the organization will host the 4th Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival at the Suisun City Downtown Historic Waterfront, a cultural celebration highlighting Mexican heritage through food, music, and community activities. These funds will support sponsorship of the festival scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Pearls of Wisdom Educational Resources, Inc. - $1,000
Pearls of Wisdom Educational Resources, the charitable foundation of the Tau Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., supports educational opportunities for youth in North Solano County. Since 1993, the chapter has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, community service, and leadership. These funds will support scholarships for eligible seniors attending high schools in Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, and Vacaville.
Rotary Club of Fairfield-Suisun - $1,000
The Rotary Club of Fairfield-Suisun supports youth leadership and character development through several programs, including Camp Royal, a leadership training program for high school juniors; Camp Venture, a business and entrepreneurship camp; and the Good Character Youth Awards, which recognize students who demonstrate integrity, kindness, and community leadership. These funds will support Rotary’s youth leadership and recognition programs for students in the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.
Assist-A-Grad Scholarship Foundation, Inc. - $1,000
Assist-A-Grad Scholarship Foundation provides a conduit for community sponsors to offer scholarships to graduating seniors in the Fairfield-Suisun-Travis community. These funds will support two scholarships for graduating seniors at Armijo High School, including the John Paul Hopkins Towner Memorial Scholarship ($500) and the Andrew Lucas Memorial Scholarship ($500).
Solano Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Fund - $700
The California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce Foundation, doing business as the Solano Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Fund, supports educational and economic development opportunities for students pursuing higher education. The scholarship program provides financial assistance to Solano County Hispanic students who are high school seniors or college freshmen. These funds will support scholarships awarded through the Solano Hispanic Chamber Scholarship Program.
Soroptimist International of Central Solano County - $600
Soroptimist International of Central Solano County is part of a global volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls through education and economic empowerment. The organization supports local communities including Fairfield and Suisun City. These funds will assist in supporting the Live Your Dream Award and Chance to Rise Award, programs that provide financial assistance and recognition to women working to improve their education, skills, and career opportunities.
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 $6,800 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