Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5ths
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Peggy Jensen, Interim Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of donations from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $73,000 in donations from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation for Fiscal Year 2018-19; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $63,000 from unanticipated revenue to corresponding appropriations in services and supplies.
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BACKGROUND:
The San Mateo County Parks Foundation (“Foundation”) raises funds and provides in-kind services to support various Department projects and programs. As in the prior fiscal year, the Department brings these donations to the Board of Supervisors for acceptance when the donations occur.
DISCUSSION:
For Fiscal Year 2018-19, the Foundation is providing $63,000 in cash donations for various projects and programs. The table below reflects the cost estimates for each project and program. Actual funding allocations may vary upon completion of the project or event.
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Cash Donation for FY 2018-19 |
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Gift to purchase food for the Fitzgerald Marine Reserve’s 50th anniversary event |
$1,000 |
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Sponsorship for the Coyote Point Kite Festival |
$2,000 |
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Memorial Park Ranger Station Upgrade Project (Phase 1) |
$60,000 |
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Total |
$63,000 |
The Foundation is also making the following in-kind donations to the San Mateo County Parks Department:
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In-Kind Donations |
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OpenRoad with Doug McConnell (episode on the Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail) |
$5,000 |
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Replacement of Towne Creek Bridge in Pescadero Creek Park |
$5,000 |
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Total |
$10,000 |
County Counsel has reviewed and approved the resolution as to form.
Acceptance of the Foundation’s donations contributes to the Shared Vision 2025 outcome of an Environmentally Conscious Community by providing financial support to county parks for projects that enrich park visitors’ experiences and ensure protection of important park resources.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The number and 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 $63,000 and to make the corresponding appropriations to services and supplies. These funds are anticipated to be used in FY 2018-2019.
There is no fiscal impact on Net County Cost.