TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Ryan J. Alsop - County Executive Officer
REPORT BY: Abigail Flores - BOS Staff Aide
SUBJECT: Funding Request for Berryessa Highlands Community Event
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize allocation of Board of Supervisors’ funds for a community engagement event in Supervisorial District 4 on Saturday, May 16, 2026. (Fiscal Impact: $1,100 Expense; Budgeted; General Fund; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of the event is to support civic and community engagement in the Berryessa Highlands community. The event will take place at the Capell Valley Volunteer Fire Station 14 (1193 Capell Valley Rd., Napa, CA 94558).
This “Community Meeting” is an opportunity for Supervisor Amber Manfree to discuss key County issues and hear input from community members in a low-income and rural area. It’s critical that Supervisor Manfree meets the constituents where they are to ensure equitable opportunity to meet with their local County representative. The Board approved funds will cover event costs such as food and light refreshments. The event will be free and open to the public countywide.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Board of Supervisors 1010000 |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Community engagement/services |
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Is the general fund affected? |
Yes |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Community engagement events will continue to be budgeted in future fiscal years. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Members of the Board of Supervisors may not have the opportunity to be as effective in engaging the community of their districts, nor offer financial support to community-based organizations doing great work. |
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Additional Information |
County Strategic Initiative: Inclusivity & Community |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.