Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Jonathan Gervais, Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of Cash and In-Kind Gifts from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolutions authorizing:
A) The acceptance of cash donations in the amount of $27,212 and $10,000 in noncash in-kind donations for FY 2017-2018 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation; and
B) An Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $26,012 from unanticipated revenue to corresponding appropriations in services and supplies.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation (Foundation) raises funds and provides in-kind services for various improvements and programs in County Parks. As in the prior fiscal year, the Department proposes to bring these donations to the Board of Supervisors two to three times per year.
DISCUSSION:
For FY 2017-18, the Foundation is providing $27,212 in cash donations and $10,000 in noncash in-kind donations to the Parks Department. The ATR is for $26,012 with funds dedicated to various budget units. The Volunteer Trust Fund will receive $1,200 for the Take a Hike sponsorship as the funds will not be spent in FY 2017-18.
Cash Donations for FY 2017-2018
Logo and Identity Development for the Ohlone Portola Heritage Trail
$10,000
Repair Alambique Trail in Wunderlich
$7,575
Bicycle Sunday shed for south end
$5,225
Take a Hike sponsorship
$1,200
Reimbursement for tools during Sares Regis work day at FMR
$3,212
Total
$27,212
The San Mateo County Parks Foundation is also making the following noncash in-kind donations to San Mateo County Parks:
San Mateo Thornmint restoration at Edgewood Park & Natural Preserve: $5,000
OpenRoad Season 4 sponsorship: $5,000
TOTAL: $10,000
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution and appropriation transfer request as to form.
Acceptance of the Foundation's donat...
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