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Adopt a resolution designating the month of July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month and July 18, 2025 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day in Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution designating the month of July 2025 as Park and Recreation Month and July 18, 2025 as Park and Recreation Professionals Day in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
The County maintains and operates five County Parks: Lake Solano Park, Sandy Beach Park, Belden's Landing Boat Launch Facility, Lynch Canyon Open Space and Patwino Worrtla Kodoi Dihi Open Space Park. Each of these parks provide opportunities for public enjoyment and showcase different aspects of Solano County's environment. Solano County Parks plays an important role in improving public health and the quality of life of residents and visitors by connecting them with nature through outdoor recreational opportunities, hands on environmental education, and youth development activities, benefitting businesses by increasing tourism, and improving the environment through protecting and restoring habitat within the parks. Adoption of the resolution would also recognize the County Parks' staff, contractors, volunteers, and other professionals who ensure that our parks and recreational spaces are maintained to be clean, safe, inclusive, welcoming, and ready to use.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials are included in the Board's FY2024/25 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department's FY2024/25 Working Budget.
DISCUSSION:
Since 1985, public agencies and organizations across the nation have recognized the month of July as a time to celebrate parks and recreation opportunities. For the 40th year...
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