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Approve the recommendation of the Solano County Park and Recreation Commission to award grants totaling $7,500 through June 30, 2026, from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund to the International Bird Rescue for native bird rescue and rehabilitation, Napa-Solano Audubon Society for support of environmental education programs, and Solano County Parks and Recreation for display updates and replacement at the Lake Solano Nature Center; and Authorize the Director of Resource Management or designee to execute the grant contracts, and any necessary modifications, with County Counsel concurrence, that fall within the grant award amounts
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No __X_
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No __X_
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Resource Management recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommendation of the Solano County Park and Recreation Commission to award grants totaling $7,500 through June 30, 2026, from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund (FWPF) to the International Bird Rescue for native bird rescue and rehabilitation, Napa-Solano Audubon Society for support of environmental education programs, and Solano County Parks and Recreation for display updates and replacement at the Lake Solano Nature Center; and
2. Authorize the Director of Resource Management or designee to execute the grant contracts and any necessary modifications, with County Counsel concurrence, that fall within the grant award amounts.
SUMMARY:
For FY2024/25, the Board appropriated $10,000 from the FWPF to award grants to projects in Solano County that are consistent with Fish and Game Code ?13103 and focused on improving fish and wildlife habitat, care for injured wildlife, or public education related to fish and wildlife conservation. After conducting public outreach on grant availability, three project submissions were received, each of which were recommended by the Solano County Parks and Recrea...
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