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Authorize the County's contribution of $500 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 2 to benefit the Solano Pride Center
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Published Notice Required? Yes ____ No _X__
Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X__
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Brown requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County's contribution of $500 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 2 to benefit the Solano Pride Center.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Justification:
During the FY2016/17 Budget Hearings, the Board appropriated $5,000 to allow District 2 to support community service programs. District 2 now recommends the distribution of $500 of this funding benefit the Solano Pride Center.
The Solano Pride Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit that serves the needs of the local Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Solano County. The Center provides peer support groups, youth activities, event nights and advocacy in the community for the LGBT community. The center provides open hours every Thursday for interested persons to inquire about the Center's programs and services.
The Solano Pride Center was founded in 1998 to provide advocacy for the LGBT community. The Center is located in Fairfield and hosts events throughout Solano County.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During the 2016/17 Budget Hearings, the Board appropriated $25,000, $5,000 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 expenditure of public f...
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