DATE: December 13, 2005
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Allocation of District Two Community Projects Funds

SUMMARY:
Lemon Grove Little League has demonstrated a need for improvements to their baseball facility. For nearly 50 years, Lemon Grove Little League has been committed to providing safe recreational opportunities for children within their community. This action will grant Community Project funds to this organization to assist them in their efforts.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
Supervisor Dianne Jacob:

1. Find that the allocation to the Lemon Grove Little League is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15301 and 15304.
2. Allocate $100,000 from the District Two Community Projects fund (Org. 0262) to Lemon Grove Little League to be used for dug-out, T-ball field and outfield fence upgrades, to re-sod fields, and to purchase and install perimeter fencing, facility gates, a retaining wall and other upgrades to the facility.
3. Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute a grant agreement with the organization listed above, establishing terms for receipt of the funds described above.
4. Find that this grant award has a public purpose.

FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of this recommendation is $100,000. The funding source is FY 05-06 District Two Community Projects. This action will result in the addition of no new staff years and no future costs.

BACKGROUND:
Lemon Grove Little League is approaching their 50-year anniversary. Over the years, the league has improved the lives of countless young East County athletes, but almost no improvements have been made to the facility itself. Today’s allocation of $100,000 to Lemon Grove Little League will be used for dug-out, T-ball field and outfield fence upgrades, to re-sod fields, and to purchase and install perimeter fencing, facility gates, a retaining wall and other upgrades to the facility.

I urge your support!

Respectfully submitted,

DIANNE JACOB
Supervisor, Second District