Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: 4/5ths
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Nicholas J. Calderon, Parks Director
Subject: Acceptance of donations from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation, John and Gwen Smart Foundation, Peninsula Open Space Trust, and James C. Brice Living Trust; amendment to Resolution No. 075636 to update project funding allocations; and related Appropriation Transfer Request
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to:
A) Adopt a resolution authorizing:
1. The acceptance of cash donations in the amount of $87,700 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation; $310,000 from the John and Gwen Smart Foundation; $123,266 from the Peninsula Open Space Trust; and $31,283 from the James C. Brice Living Trust for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and
2. The acceptance of in-kind donations in the amount of $70,100 from the San Mateo County Parks Foundation for Fiscal Year 2019-20; and
3. An amendment to Resolution No. 075636 to update the project funding allocations for use of a cash donation made by the John and Gwen Smart Foundation in Fiscal Year 2017-18; and
B) Approve an Appropriation Transfer Request (ATR) in the amount of $162,249 from unanticipated revenue to corresponding appropriations in fixed assets.
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BACKGROUND:
San Mateo County Parks Foundation: The San Mateo County Parks Foundation ("Parks Foundation") raises funds and provides in-kind services to support Parks Department ("Department") projects and programs. As in Fiscal Year 2018-19, the Department proposes to bring donations from the Parks Foundation to the Board of Supervisors ("Board") for acceptance as the donations are received.
John and Gwen Smart Foundation: The John and Gwen Smart Foundation ("Smart Foundation") makes an annual donation to the Department for the exclusive benefit of the Coyote Point Recreation Area ("Coyote Point"). While the Smart Foundation focuses on arts, education, medicine, and environmental issues, the philanthr...
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