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File #: 25-1287    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 10/24/2025 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 11/18/2025 Final action:
Title: Accept a Donation of Framing Lumber with a Value of $10,000 for the John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building Construction Project #162765
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. Donor Appreciation Letter

To: Board of Supervisors

From: Public Works

Agenda Section: Consent

Vote Requirement: Majority

SUBJECT:
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Accept a Donation of Framing Lumber with a Value of $10,000 for the John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building Construction Project #162765
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Accept a donation of dimensional framing lumber from the Schmidbauer Family Sawmills as described below; and
2. Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the attached letter of appreciation.

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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.

Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3002 - Invest in county facilities

DISCUSSION:
Following a planning, design and bidding process, the John Haynes Veterans Memorial Building in Garberville is currently under construction. When completed, this structure will be a modern replacement for the original facility built in the 1960s.

In support of the construction of this important county facility serving the area veterans and the community, the Schmidbauer Family Sawmills have made a generous donation of framing lumber valued at $10,000. This contribution reflects a deep commitment to honoring our veterans and strengthening the fabric of our community.

Public Works recommends that your Board accept the donation of framing lumber with a value of $10,000 from the Schmidbauer Family Sawmills and authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the attached letter of appreciation.

SOURCE OF FUNDING:
General Fund; 2020 Amended Finance Plan

FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The acceptance of this donation will allow for a deductive change order to be processed, thereby reducing the cost of construction of the Garberville John Haynes Veteran's Memorial Building Project by $10,000.

STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
Acceptance of this donation will not impact staffing.

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