DATE:
October 22, 2025
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS AND RATIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS EXCEEDING $5,000 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND RELATED CEQA EXEMPTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The County of San Diego (County) Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) enhances quality of life in the San Diego region by providing exceptional parks and recreation experiences and preserving significant natural resources so that people can enjoy clean air, clean water, rich biodiversity, and access to open space. DPR's ability to provide exceptional customer service to millions of patrons each year is supported by donations from the San Diego County Parks Society (Parks Society). County Board of Supervisors (Board) Policy A-112, Acceptance and Use of Gifts and Donations, permits the acceptance of donations by the administrative head of each County department. County Administrative Code Section 66, Acceptance of Gifts, requires Board ratification of the acceptance of such gifts and approval prior to the expenditure of the gift if the amount exceeds $5,000.
During the period of January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, DPR received cash and in-kind donations from the Parks Society totaling $91,364.89. These donations provided materials and funding for multiple public holiday events, active recreational activities and equipment, and educational programs at parks throughout the county. This includes recurring, donation-supported events that take place countywide, such as Summer Movies in the Park, Travelling Miss T's Math Maps Program, and the Discovery Program. The Parks Society is a non-profit organization established in 1980 to support and improve the County's vast park system. The Parks Society's support helps maintain and operate County parks and assists with ongoing and expanded programming.
Today's proposed actions are to accept DPR's Report of Gifts and Donations for the...
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