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RECEIVE STATE FUNDING FOR FILM PROJECT WITH CESAR CHAVEZ SERVICE CLUBS, INC. (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The 2024 Legislative Program was approved and adopted by the Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2023. The 2024 Legislative Program included key legislative initiatives, priorities, and policy guidelines. Included in the Priorities section was language and direction to “actively pursue all available funding to lift up and invest in our communities to ensure the San Diego region receives its fair share.”
In response to this direction, the Fiscal Year 2023-24 State Budget included community projects at the request of Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni Atkins that provide a direct benefit to our region. These funds are designed for local municipalities with community-based organizations designated as sub-recipients. One of these grants is for the Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc. to support the development and production of a documentary film on the founding of the United Domestic Workers (UDW) union.
Today’s requested action, as directed by the State, is to approve receipt of State funds, establish necessary appropriations and enter into a grant agreement with Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc. to support the development of a United Domestic Workers documentary.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Authorize the acceptance of a grant of up to $250,000 in funds from the State of California, California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) for the purpose of providing services in support for the development of United Domestic Workers documentary.
2. Authorize the Interim Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute all required funding documents and agreements with the State of California, including any extensions, amendments, and/or revisions thereto that do not materially impact or alter the services or funding level.
3. Establish appropriations of $250,000, in the Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs, Salaries and Benefits ($25,000) and Services & Supplies ($225,000), for administration and implementation of the State-directed grant, based on unanticipated revenue from the State of California. (4 VOTES) Authorize the Interim Chief Administrative Officer, or designee, upon successful negotiations, to execute grant agreements or any document or amendment with Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc. for the implementation of the State-directed grant and to support the development of a United Domestic Workers documentary.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
In an effort to address unmet needs in underserved communities, the California State Legislature allocated project-specific funding that targets investments in programs that serve communities with unmet needs. This grant provides needed funding for the development of an educational, informative, and inspirational documentary about the United Domestic Workers, a union representing an essential, and often underserved segment of our workforce - home care and family childcare providers.
SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT STATEMENT
The County of San Diego partners with local community-based organizations to innovate and implement programs that serve the public good. The acceptance and transfer of funding from the State of California to Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc. provides the County of San Diego an opportunity to participate and help support Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc. in their efforts to highlight the history of the organization.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this request are not included in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operational Plan. If approved, this request will result in costs and revenue of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2023-24. The funding source is unanticipated revenue from the State of California, California Workforce Development Board. Grant funds of $25,000 will be retained by the County to support staff expenses for grant administration, monitoring and reporting throughout the grant period, as permitted by the grant agreement. Grant funds available to the County for administration of this grant are estimated in an amount sufficient to recover full cost as required by Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery. Accordingly, there is no projected unrecovered cost and a waiver of Board Policy B-29 is not requested. There will be no change in net General Fund cost and no additional staff years.
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BACKGROUND
Each year, the Office of Economic Development and Government Affairs (EDGA) prepares for adoption by the Board of Supervisors a Legislative Program. The 2024 Legislative Program was approved and adopted by your Board of Supervisors on December 5, 2023. The 2024 Legislative Program included key legislative initiatives, priorities, and policy guidelines. Included in the Priorities section was language and direction to “actively pursue all available funding to lift up and invest in our communities to ensure the San Diego region receives its fair share.” Acceptance of this grant is consistent with this directive.
State Assembly Bill 102 (AB 102), the Budget Act of 2023, was signed by Governor Newsom on July 10, 2023. AB 102 included the following language:
Sec. 263: Section 19.567 is added to the Budget Act of 2023, to read:
(g)(7) $250,000 for the County of San Diego for support of the development of United Domestic Workers documentary.
EDGA was notified in February 2024 that the funds are to be allocated by the State’s Office of Planning and Research and will be provided to the County by the California Workforce Development Board. A portion of the funds from the State will be retained by the County for costs associated with grant administration, in alignment with Board Policy B-29: Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts-Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery.
Today’s action, as directed by the State, will authorize acceptance of the grant funding from the State of California, establish appropriations and approve the issuance of a grant agreement with the intended recipient, Cesar Chavez Service Clubs, Inc.
LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
Today’s proposed actions support the Community Initiative in the County of San Diego’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan by inspiring civic engagement, facilitating meaningful conversations, and maximizing resources through community partnerships to benefit the region.
Respectfully submitted,
SARAH E. AGHASSI
Interim Chief Administrative Officer
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