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Authorize the County's contribution of $1,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit the Solano County Farm Bureau's tire recycling program
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Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X _
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Mashburn requests that the Board authorize the County's contribution of $1,000 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit the Solano County Farm Bureau's tire recycling program.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Solano County Farm Bureau ($1,000)
The Solano County Farm Bureau is a service-based organization dedicated to advocating for and protecting the future of agriculture in Solano County. They work to support our agricultural community through advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, while also connecting farmers and ranchers to valuable resources and information. For the last three years the Farm Bureau has been hosting tire recycling events for the ag community and rural Solano County residents in conjunction with Conservation Corps North Bay and has successfully recycled over 6,000 tires during that time. This donation will sponsor their next tire recycling event in Solano County limited to the ag community and rural residents of Solano County on May 21, 2025.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During the FY2024/25 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 expen...
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