Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5ths
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Peggy Jensen, Interim Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of cash and in-kind donations from the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt resolutions authorizing:
A) The acceptance of cash and in-kind donations from the San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation totaling $95,000 for FY 2018-19; and
B) An Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $80,000 from unanticipated revenue to corresponding appropriations in services and supplies and salaries and benefits.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation (“Foundation”) raises funds and provides in-kind services for various improvements, projects, and programs in County Parks. As in prior fiscal years, the Department intends to bring these donations to the Board of Supervisors as they are made throughout the year.
DISCUSSION:
For FY 2018-2019, the Foundation is providing $80,000 in cash donations for various projects and programs. A summary of how the funds will be used is provided below.
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Cash Donations for FY 2018-19 |
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County Parks’ Outreach Intern |
$30,000 |
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Repair Alambique Trail in Wunderlich County Park |
$25,000 |
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Bicycle Sunday |
$15,000 |
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Complete Trail Signs in all Parks |
$10,000 |
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Total |
$80,000 |
The Foundation is also making a $15,000 in-kind donation to the Department for the management of Bay Checkerspot Butterflies and grasslands at Edgewood Park and Natural Preserve.
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
Acceptance of the Foundation’s cash and in-kind donations contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of an Environmentally Conscious community by providing financial support for County Parks maintenance and restoration projects, and programs such as Bicycle Sunday.
Fiscal Impact:
The amount of donations to be received from the Foundation for any fiscal year is not known at the time the budget is prepared. An ATR is being requested to recognize the unanticipated revenue of $80,000 and to make corresponding appropriations to services and supplies and salaries and benefits.
There is no fiscal impact on Net County Cost.