DATE: June 30, 2026
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Joe Prado, Director, Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: Contribution of Funds for Community Outreach Events
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Approve and authorize the Department of Public Health to participate in a community outreach event as described in the Department Contribution Approval Form, pursuant to Administrative Policy No. 80.
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Administrative Policy 80 requires prior approval by a majority of the Board of Supervisors for Department contributions to non-County events, causes, or anything similar. The recommended action requests Board approval for the Department to participate in the event submitted in the Department Contribution Approval Form which requires an event sponsorship fee. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the Department will not participate in the identified event.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no increase in Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Costs associated are estimated to be $2,500 and funded by existing grants. Sufficient appropriations are included in the Department's Org 5620 FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On June 10, 2025, your Board discussed department sponsorships and County financial contributions to community events. Your Board gave direction to the CAO to create a process for Board approval of contributing County funds to third-party events. Additionally, your Board directed the CAO to return at a later date to discuss and recommend celebrations that County departments may officially recognize or celebrate.
On July 8, 2025, Administrative Policy 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 contribute funds for non-County events, causes, or anything similar.
The Departmen...
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