DATE: November 3, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sally Gomez, County Librarian
SUBJECT: Non-monetary Donation to the Fresno County Public Library from Sherri Evert
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Resolution accepting and expressing gratitude to Sherri Evert for the non-monetary donation to the Library for “The Flume Rider” sculpture valued at $75,000 to be added to the exterior of the new Clovis Regional Library.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost (NCC) associated with the recommended action. The recommended action is required to satisfy the reporting requirements under the Fresno County Board of Supervisors Administrative Policy (AP) No. 30 for donations greater than $7,500 in value. Approval of the recommended action will allow the Library to accept a donation for “The Flume Rider” sculpture valued at $75,000 to be added to the exterior of the new Clovis Regional Library. This item pertains to a location in District 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose to decline the donation from Sherri Evert. If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, “The Flume Rider” sculpture donation will not be accepted.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no NCC associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will allow the Library to accept the sculpture valued at $75,000 to be added to the exterior of the Clovis Regional Library. Costs associated with the installation of the sculpture will be covered within Capital Projects Org 8863 Clovis Regional Library, Fund 0400. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Capital Projects Org 8863 FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
Sherri Evert would like to donate a sculpture with a value of $75,000 to be added to the exterior of the new Clovis Regional Library. The sculpture is an original one-of-a-kind piece by local artist, Brandon Greer.
The new Clovis Regional Library is currently under construction and is tentatively scheduled for completion in Spring 2027. The Department of Public Works and Planning administers the capital project, including coordination of art incorporated into the facility. The donated sculpture is proposed to be installed at the exterior of the new Clovis Regional Library as part of the project.
The Library is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities by providing opportunities to connect, grow, and be inspired. The Clovis Regional Library is an integral part of the Library’s mission and its direct physical presence in the City of Clovis. The donated sculpture is in line with the Library’s goal of making the new Clovis Regional Library branch a centerpiece for the community and a focal point of unique and inspirational design.
The recommended action is required to satisfy the reporting requirements under AP No. 30 for donations greater than $7,500 in value.
DONOR DISCLOSURES:
To satisfy reporting requirements under AP No. 30 for donations greater than $7,500 in value, the following disclosures are provided:
• Sherri Evert is not a County contractor or principal in a business, agency or organization providing contracted services with the County.
• Sherri Evert is not a contractor that has bid on a County contract in the last 12 months.
• The Library has no knowledge that the donor will bid on any County contract within the next 12 months.
• Sherri Evert has provided a non-monetary donation of a sculpture valued at $75,000 to be added to the exterior of the new Clovis Regional Library.
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Resolution
CAO ANALYST:
Mary Lu Valencia