TO: Housing Authority Commissioners
FROM: Jennifer Palmer, Executive Director
REPORT BY: Alex Carrasco, Project Manager
SUBJECT: Housing Authority Donations Policy Update
RECOMMENDATION
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Adopt a Resolution consolidating the Napa County Housing Authority’s donation policy with the Auditor-Controller’s procedure for the acceptance and disbursement of donations. (No Fiscal Impact)
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BACKGROUND
On July 29, 2025, the Board of Supervisors approved an update to the Auditor-Controller’s procedure for the acceptance and disbursement of donations and adopted resolution 2025-08 to consolidated delegations of authority. However, as a special district, the Napa County Housing Authority was not included in the consolidation. The Authority’s advisory board, Napa County Housing Commission, has reviewed the Auditor-Controller’s procedure and recommends updates to the Authority’s policy for consistency.
Requested Action:
Adopt a Resolution consolidating the Napa County Housing Authority’s donation policy with the Auditor-Controller’s procedure for the acceptance and disbursement of donations.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
No |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Approval of this policy will ensure consistency between the Authority and Auditor-Controller’s procedures |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
None. Donations will be recorded in the same manner |
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Consequences if not approved: |
Different policies can result in confusion and reduced efficiency |
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