DATE:
September 14, 2021
08
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS (DISTRICT: 3)
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 meeting the needs
of the community.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SUPERVISOR TERRA LAWSON-REMER
1. Allocate $25,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Encinitas4Equality to support the staff salary and rental fees of their office which showcases local artist, on site tutoring for the youth, a community garden, and educational meetings for the community.
2. Allocate $50,000 from the Community Enhancement Program budget (Org 12900) to Labor's Training and Community Development Alliance to cover the cost of staff, stipends for volunteers and outreach material for their COVID-19 awareness program in the City of Escondido.
3. Find that the grants have a public purpose.
4. Authorize the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer to execute grant agreements or amendments to 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
We recognize the systemic impacts that inequitable policies may create for residents in San Diego County. These proposed allocations of funds are intended to improve the quality of life and economic conditions throughout the County by providing funds for nonprofits whose work addresses inequities, promotes qualify of life and improves outcomes that align with the vision of our county. Organizations were chosen based on their location or the demographics they serve with a focus on organizations that focus on vulnerable community members, and economic development. The organiza...
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