Memorandum
Date: March 12, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
Subject: Presentation of the Lake County Community Foundation
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a community needs fiscal agent, administering grants for essential community projects, including low-income housing programs and initiatives that promote community resilience and equitable development.
In times of disaster, the foundation can swiftly respond to emergent needs, efficiently channeling resources to support relief efforts, rebuilding infrastructure and aiding affected individuals and families.
MISSION
Our mission is to empower and uplift communities in Lake County, nurturing lasting, sustainable transformation, diminishing disparities, and enriching the overall well-being of the community.
VISION
Our vision encompasses a thriving Lake County where residents make significant contributions, and each individual has the chance to learn, thrive, and achieve their utmost potential.
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Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☒ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
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☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☒ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☒ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☒ Economic Development ☐ Infrastructure ☒ County Workforce
☒ Community Collaboration ☐ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action: Presentation Only.