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SUBJECT
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NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM & COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS (DISTRICT: 2)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego is fortunate to have an opportunity to reinvest taxpayer money into our
communities for the benefit of the public. This action will assist the County in meeting the needs
of the community.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JOEL ANDERSON
1. Allocate $86,898 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget (Org 15655) to La Mesa Post No. 282, The American Legion, Department of California to repair their facility at 8118 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA by helping fund such things as heating and air conditioning system, flooring, stucco repairs, and painting.
2. Allocate $12,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to SHABACK ALTURISTIC, INC. to Project Feed to cover the transportation and distribution of provided meals serving 700 or more people, including in Julian.
3. Allocate $10,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Julian Historical Society to support the Continuation of Historic Preservation/ Restoration and Archiving including Washington Mine Stabilization, Archive Collection, Security Enhancement(to include insurance cost to protect rare JHS Museum collections as well as Archives and copying/ AV equipment), Museum Interior Rehabilitation (Garage & HQ), Enhanced Speaker & Docent Programs/Web Site Enhancement, Historic Vehicle Modification & Restoration, Completion of Hist. Vehicle Maintenance & Tool Display Area, greater Historic Book Sales/ Media Program Development, enhanced QR Code Tour Program, JHS Town Kiosk and content Rehabilitation, Historic Art Restoration/ Preservation and cost to comply with COVID-19 reopening/ operating requirements.
4. Allocate $3,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Julian Pioneer Museum to support Historic Archiving, Education, Preservation & Restoration Project, including restoration of a historic stamp mill
5. Rescind the May 19, 2020 (16) allocation of $42,900 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment budget (15655) to the City of Santee so that the funds can be reallocated to other projects.
6. Establish appropriations of $7,680 in the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget (Org 15655) based on the return of unused funds from prior year allocations so they can be allocated to other projects. (4 VOTES)
7. Find that the grants have a public purpose.
8. Authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer to execute grant agreements or amendments to agreements with the organizations awarded grants establishing terms for receipt of the funds described above and to make minor amendments to the agreements that are consistent with the general purpose of the grants but do not increase the grants.
9. Find that the grants to the La Mesa Post No. 282 of the American Legion, Julian Historical Society, and Julian Pioneer Museum are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
We recognize that the systemic impacts that inequitable policies may create for residents in San Diego County. Find that these proposed allocations of funds are intended to improve the quality of life throughout the County by providing funds for nonprofits whose work addresses inequities, promotes qualify of life and improves outcomes that align with the vision of our county. Organizations were chosen based on their location or the demographics they serve with a focus on organizations that focus on vulnerable community member, youth events and inclusive community events. The organizations that were chosen work to promote a sense of belonging and utilize equity in their operations, outreach, and programs. Their supporting documents were reviewed as well as impact reports and community testimony
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the grant request allocations are included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operational Plan for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (Org 15655) and the Community Enhancement Program (Org 12900). The fiscal impact of these recommendations is $86,898 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget (Org 15655) and $25,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) totaling $111,898. The funding sources are General Purpose Revenue and Transient Occupancy Tax Revenues.
Funds for the return of unused funds are not included in the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Operational Plan for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (Org 15655). If approved, it will result in cost and revenue of $7,680 and the funding source is return of unused funds from prior year Neighborhood Reinvestment program allocations so they can be allocated to other projects.
There will be no change in net General Fund costs and no additional staff years.
BUSINESS IMPACT STATEMENT
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BACKGROUND
La Mesa Post No. 282, The American Legion, Department of California
Membership consists of active-duty military, veterans, and others; approximately 2,000 total. The facility is used by the public, members, various La Mesa city departments, and non-profit entities. The organizations represented within the facility are the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ship 1774 and its Auxiliary, American Legion Post 282 and its Auxiliary, Sons of the Legion Post 282, AMVETS Post 1775, and the Air Force Sergeants Association #1365. The organization’s mission is to serve to the needs of military, veterans, guard, their families, and the community. Today’s allocation of $86,898 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget (15655) will be the cost of $18,048 heating and air conditioning, $6,350 sump pump and drainage, $29,500 new flooring, and $33,000 exterior paint and stucco.
SHABACK ALTURISTIC INC.
Shaback Altruistic Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)3 non-profit organization and operates exclusively for healing, mentoring education, and charitable purposes. Project Feed provides over 700 meals Monday through Friday in San Diego County and specifically on the Fourth Thursday of every month in the community of Julian. Today’s allocation of $12,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (12900) will help support Project Feed to cover the transportation and distribution of provided meals serving 700 or more people, including in Julian.
Julian Historical Society
The Washington Mine Property is to be opened for free admission as an outdoor viewing Museum. With the Transportation Museum, these museums are part of an overall Julian Park Development Plan undertaken in partnership between the JHS and the County Parks Department. This will continue JHS Restoration/ Preservation Projects including Museum Vehicle Restoration Enhancement, expanding public education via our Docent Program, Julian History Book Merchandising and Enhanced Speaker Programs (Special), continue expanding and further protect Archives/ Collections (Insurances), improve public access to JHS facilities and enhance Historic Vehicles well as Washington Mine Exhibits. Julian attracts 250,000 tourists annually, most visiting local museums and historical sites. Tourism can only increase because of JHS preservation and Exhibit activities which have benefited San Diego County in general and Julian in particular. These projects serve the important function of both preserving back country San Diego history as well as keeping local economies vital. Today’s allocation of $10,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (12900) will help support Historic Archiving, Education, Preservation & Restoration Project
Julian Pioneer Museum
The Julian Pioneer Museum houses an amazing array of artifacts depicting the history of Julian. Prior to the founding of Julian, native American villages were scattered throughout the area. The museum’s Native American display is substantial. Historical artifacts throughout the museum provide a visual narrative of Julian history from 1869 to the turn of the last century. See how Julian labored, traveled, cooked, and clothed. At eye level and from above, mounted animals, representing species to be found in Julian, are everywhere. Housed within the restored walls of the Treshil blacksmith shop, the Julian Pioneer Museum is the flagship of Julian history. Today’s allocation of $3,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (12900) will help support Continue restoration of Foos engine, gold stamp mill and ball mill. Continue archiving of Julian pictures and documents. Develop educational outreach programs. Continue development of a public research station for viewing of photographs and documents.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
These grants provide an opportunity for the Board of Supervisors to assist worthy organizations that promote the County’s vision of a region that is safe, healthy, and thriving.
Respectfully submitted,
JOEL ANDERSON
Supervisor, Second District
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