DATE:
September 14, 2021
07
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT:
Title
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS (DISTRICT: 5)
Body
OVERVIEW
The Community Enhancement Program provides grant funds to cultural activities, job creation,
museums, visitor and convention bureaus, economic development councils, other similar institutions/organizations, including County programs and projects, which promote and generate tourism, economic development, and/or a better quality of life both at the regional and community levels throughout San Diego County.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR JIM DESMOND
1. Allocate $20,150 from Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to the Filipino American Cultural Organization to help with cost associated with the 20th Annual Filipino Cultural Celebration, free Tagalog language classes, Senior Member Program for mental health checkups and outings, and the Local Higher Education Scholarship Program.
2. Allocate $50,000 from Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Free to Thrive to support the North County Family Justice Center's trauma-informed legal services position.
3. Find that these grants have a public purpose.
4. Authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer to execute grant 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.
EQUITY IMPACT STATEMENT
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 by providing services to all with an emphasis on underserved communities. The organizations that were chosen work to promote a sense of belonging and utilize equity in their operations, outreach and programs.
FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of these recommendations is $70,150 ...
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