Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of donations for FY 2023-24 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County, and the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of cash donations in the amount of $189,814 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, $11,704.58 from the Friends of Huddart and Wunderlich Parks, and $10,000 from the Mounted Patrol of San Mateo County.
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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").
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.
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 to preserve and protect the resources found at Huddart Park and Wunderlich Park.
DISCUSSION:
Parks Foundation
In FY 2023-24, the Parks Foundation provided the Department with cash donations totaling $189,814 for various projects, programs, and events. The table below reflects cost estimates of each project, program, and...
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