DATE:
August 31, 2021
12
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT PROGRAM GRANT (DISTRICT: 4)
Body
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 meetings the needs of the community
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHAIR NATHAN FLETCHER
1. Allocate $5,000 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget (Org 15665), Other Charges, to the County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation to sponsor the San Diego Nights Chess Tournament
2. Transfer appropriations of $5,000 from the Neighborhood Reinvestment Program budget (Org 15665), Other Charges, to the County Department of Parks and Recreation to sponsor the San Diego Nights Chess Tournament.
3. Find that the grant award described above has a public purpose.
4. Authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer to execute a grant agreement or amendments to the existing agreement with the organization awarded Neighborhood Reinvestment Program funds, establishing terms for receipt of the funds described above, and to make minor amendments to the agreement that are consistent with the general purpose of the grant but do not increase the grant.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
We recognize that the systemic impacts that inequitable policies may create for residents in San Diego County. The proposed allocation of funds is intended to improve the quality of life throughout the County by providing funds to a nonprofit whose work addresses inequities by providing services to all throughout the county. Organizations are chosen for funding based on their location or the demographics they serve with a focus on underserved communities that contain higher numbers of People of Color and LGBTQ+ people. Organizations chosen should work to promote a sense of belonging and utilize equity in their operations, outreach, and programs. Supporting doc...
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