PREPARED BY: GREG DWYER DATE OF MEETING: 02/28/2026
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) ACCEPTING A PRESENTATION ON THE SAN PABLO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT PROGRAM; (2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AND OPTIMIZE BUDGET RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE ANNUAL SAN PABLO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES, PROGRAM CRITERIA, AND POLICY CHANGES FOR FY 2026-27 PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION; (3) RECOMMENDING A TOTAL FUNDING ALLOCATION OF $75,000 TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRAFT FY 2026-27 AND FY 2027-28 CITY BIENNIAL GF OPERATING BUDGET UNDER THE CITY COUNCIL DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET (100-110-44050) FOR SCHEDULED ADOPTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
FY 2025-2027 Council Priority Workplan Compliance Statements:
Build a Healthy Community and Enhance Community Resilience are adopted policy items under the FY 2025-27 City Council Priority Workplan, effective April 7, 2025.
BACKGROUND
Since its inception, the San Pablo Community Foundation (SPCF) Grant Program has been operating efficiently, offering an annual mini-grant program aimed at local and regional non-profits. These grants fund a variety of services that align with the City Council's Priority Workplan, ultimately benefiting the San Pablo community.
Proposed Annual SPCF Program and Funding Allocation Changes
City staff reviewed the Annual SPCF grant program and recommend several improvements for the upcoming FY 2026-27 program, effective July 1, 2026. These changes aim to streamline budget allocation, avoid duplicate funding requests, and increase funding availability for local and qualified non-profit and community service organizations. In doing so, the City Council will be able to provide additional financial support and discounted fee waivers annually to these qualified local communit...
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