DATE:
May 1, 2024
02
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT OF GIFTS AND DONATIONS TOTALING OVER $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). The Parks Society is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1980 to support and improve DPR's vast park system. The Parks Society's support helps to maintain and operate County parks and assists with ongoing and expanded programming.
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 department of the County. 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 July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, DPR received donations from the Parks Society totaling $61,012.86. These donations provided the materials and funding for multiple public holiday events, active recreational activities and equipment, educational programs, and animal care at parks throughout the County. A complete list of programs receiving donations, donation types, and parks supported by the Parks Society is listed in Attachment A.
Today's proposed action is to accept DPR's Report of Gifts and Donations for the period of July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, from the Parks Society. There is no fiscal impact associ...
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