DATE: September 8, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Susan L. Holt, Director, Department of Behavioral Health
SUBJECT: Contribution of Funds for Community Outreach Event
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Department of Behavioral Health to contribute funds and participate in the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade for fiscal year 2026-27, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 80.
REPORT
Administrative Policy No. 80 was approved to govern department contributions for non-County events, causes, or anything similar. The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board to consider and approve the Department of Behavioral Health to participate in the Central Valley Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2026. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the Department will not participate in the parade.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Costs associated are estimated to be $100 and will be funded with realignment funds. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Department’s Org 5630 FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On June 10, 2025, your Board discussed department sponsorships and financial contributions to community events. Direction was given to the County Administrative Officer (CAO) to create a process for approval of events that County departments may participate in or contribute funding towards. Additionally, your Board directed the CAO to return at a later date to discuss and recommend what County departments may officially recognize or celebrate.
On July 8, 2025, Administrative Policy No. 80 - Department Contributions of Funds for Non-County Events or Causes, was approved by your Board ensuring that the County follows a consistent process when departments seek to make contributions of funds for non-County events, causes, or anything similar. On August 19, 2025, your Board approved the first rev...
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