DATE:
April 21, 2026
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
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SHERIFF - REQUEST TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR THE SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCY PROPOSITION 4 GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZE COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS FOR THE EXPANSION OF REENTRY LANDSCAPE AND HORTICULTURE PROGRAMS, AND AUTHORIZE A GOVERNING BODY RESOLUTION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The San Diego River Conservancy Proposition 4 Grant Program, approved by California voters in 2024, provides funding to support watershed protection, wildfire resilience, habitat restoration, and workforce development aligned with the San Diego River Conservancy's mission. The San Diego Sheriff's Office (Sheriff), Reentry Services Division (RSD), seeks to utilize this funding to support the expansion of the Reentry Landscape and Horticulture Programs at the East Mesa Reentry Facility as part of its development to enhance program services, focused on environmental education, climate-resilient training, and sustainable practices for individuals in custody. This funding will also support enhancements to the Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility to expand the use of outdoor learning spaces for horticulture students, offering more shade, reducing water usage, and supporting biodiversity. Students will learn how to create a biodiverse habitat with growing conditions that improve air quality, support stormwater management, and accommodate oak tree growth at various stages. Grant resources would also support new training spaces, modern classroom enhancements, educational equipment, and technology to strengthen sustainability-focused career technical education.
Today's action requests authorization from the Board for the Sheriff to apply for and accept up to $2,023,054 in grant funding from the San Diego River Conservancy, including reviewing and executing all related documents for the Proposition 4 Grant Program, and adopt the required resolution. This action also seeks authorization for the Departmen...
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