Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Michael P. Callagy, County Executive
Subject: Recommendations for proposed Measure K Funds for programs and services in the Children, Families and Seniors priority area
RECOMMENDATION:
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Measure K: Adopt a resolution:
A) Approving recommendations for proposed programs and services pursuant to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Measure K Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) as set forth in Attachment A and authorizing the County Executive or designee to negotiate agreements with recommended applicants, and/or conduct further solicitations, as necessary and advisable within the discretion of the County Executive, to be returned to the Board for approval; and
B) Reallocating $4,000,000 of the Measure K funds allocated for the NOFO grants to cover funding gaps in affected County services within the Board priority areas of Children, Families and Seniors; Housing and Homelessness; and Emergency Preparedness, which proposed appropriations will be included in the September revisions to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Recommended Budget.
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BACKGROUND:
In 2012, the County voted in favor of a ballot initiative, Measure A, a countywide half-cent sales tax to financially support essential County services and to ensure the maintenance of aging government infrastructure. In November 2016, Measure K was passed by San Mateo County voters to extend the sales tax for 20 years, until March 31, 2043.
In response to changing community needs, this Board expressed a desire to reexamine Measure K funding priorities and processes for allocating funds. Throughout 2023, steps were taken to design and implement a new allocation process. Feedback from residents, community-based organizations and County departments was gathered through surveys and listening sessions throughout the county. At the October 3, 2023 Measure K study session, staff presented a report produced by In...
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