Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5ths
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of donations for FY 2024-25 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks, Woodside Community Foundation, Woodside Trail Club, and the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The acceptance of cash donations in the amount of $249,447 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, $35,000 from the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks, $5,000 from the Woodside Community Foundation, $5,000 from the Woodside Trail Club, and $14,194.48 from the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County; and
2. The acceptance of in-kind donations in the amount of $130,386 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $308,642 from unanticipated revenue to corresponding appropriations in Services and Supplies.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County Parks Foundation: The San Mateo County Parks Foundation (“Parks Foundation”) was established to provide additional financial support for the recreational, environmental, and educational programs and projects of the San Mateo County Parks Department (“Department”).
The Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks: The Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks (“The Friends”) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the local environment and historic legacies of both Huddart Park and Wunderlich Park. The Friends are a combination of volunteers, donors, paid staff, and board members that collaborate with Department staff to preserve and protect the resources found at Huddart Park and Wunderlich Park.
Woodside Community Foundation: The Woodside Community Foundation (“Community Foundation”) is a local non-profit organization that administers charitable funds established through gifts and bequests from individuals, families, businesses, and other organizations. The Community Foundation makes periodic grants to special projects that benefit the citizens of Woodside and the surrounding area.
Woodside Trail Club: The Woodside Trail Club (“Trail Club”) is a private equestrian organization that provides charitable contributions for equestrian causes.
Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County: The Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County (“Mounted Patrol”) is an equestrian organization that provides search and rescue volunteer services and donations to the Department for the benefit of several County parks, including Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve, Huddart Park, Wunderlich Park, Pescadero Creek County Park, Sam McDonald Park, and San Pedro Valley Park.
DISCUSSION:
Parks Foundation
In FY 2024-25, the Parks Foundation provided the Department with in-kind donations totaling $130,386 and direct cash donations totaling $249,447 for various projects, programs, and events. The tables below reflect cost estimates of each project, program, and event. Actual funding allocations may vary upon completion of the project, program, or event.
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Parks Foundation - In-Kind Donations in FY 2024-25 for the following: |
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Volunteer Group Grants (various) |
$15,000.00 |
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Enhancing Equitable Access Grants (various) |
$26,000.00 |
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Greer Road Bridge at Huddart Park |
$5,000.00 |
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French Broom Removal at Huddart Park |
$6,500.00 |
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Youth Field Trip Program (various) |
$17,500.00 |
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Annual Passes in Libraries (various) |
$9,792.00 |
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Sponsorship of VORSMC Recovery Picnic at Coyote Point Park |
$1,931.00 |
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Park Ranger Safety Awards |
$1,100.00 |
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Commissioning Park Poster Artists (various) |
$7,500.00 |
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Coyote Point Park Restroom Mural Design |
$8,000.00 |
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STQRY App |
$5,000.00 |
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SummerFest and FallFest Entertainment and Prizes |
$3,051.00 |
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Memorial Park Nature Center |
$24,012.00 |
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Total |
$130,386.00 |
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Parks Foundation - Cash Donations in FY 2024-25 for the following: |
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Nomination of Sam McDonald Park to the National Register of Historic Places |
$40,000.00 |
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Memorial Park Nature Center |
$31,228.00 |
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Huddart Park Bridge Repair |
$7,479.00 |
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Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Grey Whale Display |
$4,000.00 |
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Memorial Park Centennial Picnic |
$5,000.00 |
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Bilingual Community Engagement Intern |
$55,000.00 |
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Bicycle Sunday |
$15,000.00 |
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Coyote Point Hazard Tree Fund |
$50,000.00 |
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Summer Naturalist Interns at Memorial Park |
$18,000.00 |
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Habitat Restoration in San Bruno Mountain State and County Park |
$10,000.00 |
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Parks’ Memorial Bench Program |
$13,500.00 |
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Vehicle Entrance Passes for Events |
$240.00 |
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Total |
$249,447.00 |
The Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks
The Department received $35,000 from The Friends for improvements to the Wunderlich Park ranger residence.
Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County, Woodside Community Foundation, and Woodside Trail Club
The Department received $14,194.48 from the Mounted Patrol, $5,000 from the Community Foundation, and $5,000 from the Trail Club for the Huddart Park Greer Road Bridge Replacement Project.
The County Attorney’s Office has reviewed and approved the resolutions as to form.
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Donations received will be utilized for their intended purposes and ultimately help conserve and improve the quality of County parks for current and future generations to enjoy.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An Appropriation Transfer Request is being requested to recognize unanticipated revenue from all cash donations received in FY 2024-25 in the amount of $308,642 (rounded up to the nearest dollar). There is no impact on Net County Cost.