DATE: May 9, 2006
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Allocation of Community Projects Funds
SUMMARY:
Several communities in East County have demonstrated a need for improvements
to their community or recreational facilities, and have shown that they
are prepared to work together with other jurisdictions and community members
to provide their communities with opportunities to stay active. This action
will provide funds to several organizations to improve community or recreational
facilities in East County.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Supervisor Dianne Jacob:
- Authorize Ramona Parks & Recreation Association to use $23,400 of previously awarded District Two Community Projects funds (FY 04-05) to upgrade the existing lighting at the Fred Grand Arena with more energy efficient arena lighting fixtures.
- Allocate $43,000 from the District Two Community Projects Fund (Org. 0262) to the Boys & Girls Club of East County for the La Mesa Teen Center Capital Campaign to purchase carpeting and flooring, game tables, computers and kitchen equipment.
- Authorize the Chief Financial Officer to execute an amendment to the grant agreement with Ramona Parks & Recreation Association and a grant agreement with the Boys & Girls Club of East County, establishing terms for the receipt of the funds described above.
- Find that these grant awards have a public purpose.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The fiscal impact of these recommendations is $43,000. 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:
The Ramona Rodeo is an event that is attended by thousands of lovers of
the sport from all over the county and beyond. Over the years, the lighting
at the stadium has become less efficient. Today’s action will authorize
Ramona Parks & Recreation Association to use $23,400 of previously
awarded District Two Community Projects funds (FY 04-05) to upgrade the
existing lighting at the Fred Grand Arena with more energy efficient arena
lighting fixtures.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of East County have offered a safe haven to
children between the ages of 6 - 18 in El Cajon, Lakeside and Santee since
1960, providing an escape from drugs and gang activity and offering a
"home away from home." The construction of the new Boys &
Girls Club La Mesa Teen Center will provide a unique partnership with
the County and City of La Mesa, developing inter-generational programs,
parent trainings and senior activities, meeting the needs of numerous
families in La Mesa. Today’s allocation of $43,000 from the District
Two Community Projects Fund (Org. 0262) to the Boys & Girls Club of
East County for the La Mesa Teen Center Capital Campaign will purchase
carpeting and flooring, game tables, computers and kitchen equipment.
I urge your support!
Respectfully submitted,
DIANNE JACOB
Supervisor, Second District
