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Authorize the County's contribution of $255 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit Will C. Wood Choir Boosters
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Public Hearing Required? Yes ____ No _X__
DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
Supervisor Thomson requests that the Board of Supervisors authorize the County's contribution of $255 from the General Fund contribution allocated to District 5 to benefit Will C. Wood Choir Boosters.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Justification:
Will C. Wood High School offers students four levels of choir classes, including Mixed Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Concert Choir and WCW Singers Audition Show Choir. The school enjoys a rich history and a tradition of excellence in the area of vocal performance, which is represented not only by course offerings, but student performances and competitions including regular seasonal and holiday performances. Will C Wood advanced choir students compete and perform both at the state and national level.
This $255 noncounty contribution will be used to purchase 17 tickets for students that would like to attend the Valentine Dessert Show Fundraiser that otherwise might find the ticket price a hardship.
Guidelines for Grant Funding Requests:
During the 2019/20 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 funds to a nonprofit organization so long as the County retains ultimate control over the ex...
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