DATE: April 21, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sally Gomez, County Librarian
SUBJECT: Contribution of Funds for Community Outreach Event
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Library to contribute funds to participate in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival for fiscal year 2025-26, per Administrative Policy No. 80.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Administrative Policy 80 (AP 80) was approved to govern department contributions for non-County events, causes or anything similar. Approval of this item will allow the Library to contribute funds to participate in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival event, June 6, 2026. The cost of the Library expenditure for the 10’ x 10’ booth fee will be $125, which is due by May 1, 2026. This item pertains to District 3, however the benefits will be countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve of the recommended action, the Library will not contribute funds to participate in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. An expenditure in the amount of $125 will cover the 10’x10’ booth space fee. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Library Org 7511 FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget and is funded through Measure B library sales tax revenue.
DISCUSSION:
On July 8, 2025, your Board approved AP 80 - Department Contributions of Funds for Non-County Events or Causes, to ensure that the County follows a consistent process when departments seek to make contributions of funds for non-County events, causes, or anything similar. This item will allow the Library to contribute funds to participate in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival.
The Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival provides a unique opportunity to promote essential services and network with other service providers to create a more comprehensive network of care. The Library's participation in this event contributes to excellence in public service and a greater quality of life for all by promoting Library services and resources. The festival brings together diverse community partners such as Community Health System, Fresno State University, Fresno City College, ABC30, and Kaiser Permanente, and is attended by 13,000 Fresno residents yearly.
The Library will set up an outreach table to provide informational materials about library services and programs and distribute promotional items like stickers, pencils, and crayons. The Library will attend the festival on June 6, 2026, and has participated in this event in the past.
The Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival allows the Library to connect with Fresno County families who may not be aware of all the resources available through the Library. This outreach will serve the public purpose of increasing awareness of the Library’s offerings to the public and increasing literacy in Fresno County. The $125 expenditure will cover the 10 ’x 10’ booth space fee.
Approval of the recommended action will allow the Library to participate in the Fresno Rainbow Pride Festival event.
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Department Contribution Approval Form
CAO ANALYST:
Mary Lu Valencia