REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Consider Acceptance of Santa Clara County Fireworks Grant of $5,000 for Annual All-City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza Event and Approve Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
On May 8, 2018, the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors approved an award of $5,000 for the City of Santa Clara All City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza. The County has allocated a total of $25,000 to sponsor up to two fireworks events per district in each of the five supervisorial districts. The purpose of the events is to encourage participation in safe community fireworks events and to discourage illegal use. Events are to be open to any resident in Santa Clara County, be family-friendly, and consider public/fire safety educational elements. This is the third year the City has received this grant. The County awarded $2,500 for the City of Santa Clara events in 2016 and 2017.
DISCUSSION
The County of Santa Clara is continuing its support of the City of Santa Clara All City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza special event. The City does not foresee any potential liability to the City, the donor, or the public with acceptance of the donation.
The donation would be of benefit to the City and community as a whole by providing support of the City wide special event and fund the purchase of carnival prizes, free recreational swim at the George F. Haines International Swim Center, and provide public safety messages for attendees.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
Acceptance of the grant and approval of its appropriation to the City Wide Special Event- All City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza program will provide $5,000 towards an enhanced carnival area and free recreational swim and public safety messaging.
BUDGET AMENDMENT
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2017/18 Current |
Increase/ (Decrease) |
2017/18 Revised |
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Fund 001 - General Fund |
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Revenues |
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Program 1171 (Recreation - CW Special Events) - Grants |
$0 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
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Expenditures |
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Program 1171 (Recreation - CW Special Events) |
$42,460 |
$5,000 |
$47,460 |
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-Supplies |
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COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Finance Department and City Attorney’s Office.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Council agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Accept the Santa Clara County Fireworks Grant in the amount of $5,000 and approve related Budget Amendment to appropriate the funds for the 2018 All-City Picnic & Fireworks Extravaganza Event.
Staff
Reviewed by: James Teixeira, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Deanna J. Santana, City Manager