DATE: August 11, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sanja Bugay, Director of Social Services
SUBJECT: Contribution of Department Funds for Community Outreach Events
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services to participate in community outreach events or causes for the months of August - December for FY 2026-27, per Administrative Policy No. 80.
2. Approve and authorize the Department of Social Services to officially and publicly celebrate and recognize themed event festivities for FY 2026-27, per Administrative Policy No. 81.
REPORT
Administrative Policy No. 80 (AP 80) was approved to govern department contributions for non-County events, causes, or anything similar. Administrative Policy No. 81 was approved to provide a process to follow if and when departments choose to dedicate time to officially and publicly celebrate or recognize holidays, themes, events, days, weeks, or months. Approval of this item will allow the Department of Social Services (DSS) to participate in upcoming community events that require a registration fee or similar fee to participate and is requesting approval to officially and publicly celebrate the indicated event. Participation in these events provides outreach and community education opportunities for the various programs administered by the Department. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board choose not to approve the recommended action, the DSS will not contribute funds or celebrate in the indicated community engagements from August - December 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. Costs associated with AP 80 for contributions to non-County events, causes or anything similar are estimated to be between $10,100 to $12,000. Costs will be offset with realignment and State and Federal program allocations as DSS only participates in events that support the goals and objectives of the res...
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