To: Board of Supervisors
From: County Administrative Office
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Headwaters Fund Board Recommendation of Competitive Grant Slate, Authorization to Initiate Write Off for Singing Trees Loan and Clarification of Loan Signatory Authority
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the recommended slate of competitive Grant Fund awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 and authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute the grant agreements and any subsequent amendments, after approval by Risk Management and County Counsel; and
2. Authorize the Auditor Controller to write off $8,562.87 due to the default on loan 826-01-01 and direct staff to support necessary steps; and
3. Authorize the County Administrative Officer, or designee, to execute loan participation agreements, and any subsequent amendments, for all loans up to $800,000 administered under the current Loan Agreements and Master Participation Agreements.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Headwaters Fund Board (HWFB) has the following items requiring Board attention, including approval of a grant slate, a loan write-off and clarification of signature authority on loans.
Accordingly, the first item for Board approval is the FY 2025-26 grant slate, which followed a competitive process and utilized an approved budget and spending plan. Twelve grant applications were received, requesting a total of $814,485. Applications were reviewed and scored by HWFB members using a rubric included in the application materials. Projects with high variance in scores were invited to present during a special meeting on March 11, 2025. Some applicants were also asked to provide written clarification. Based on these presentations and a...
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