REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
April 7, 2026
FROM
JESSE ARMENDAREZ, Second District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Contract with the Ralph Broiles, Post No. 6563, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to support the renovation project at the Post 6563 building, in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000, for the period of April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2028.
2. Approve Contract with the Colton Joint Unified School District to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with the playground surface upgrade project at the Jurupa Vista Elementary School located at 15920 Village Dr. in Fontana, in the not-to-exceed amount of $37,726, for the period of April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2028.
3. Approve Contract with the Sheriff's Employee Assistance Team, Inc. to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with the costs related to the Kids Zone portion of the annual S.E.A.T. Heat fundraising event, in the not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, for the period of April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2027.
4. Approve Contract with the Polaris Education Foundation to contribute funding from the 2025-26 Second District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget to assist with the costs related to the Youth Arts & Education Initiative, in the not-to-exceed amount of $15,000, for the period of April 7, 2026 through April 6, 2027.
(Presenter: Jesse Armendarez, Second District Supervisor, 387-4833)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). On September 21, 2021 (Item No. 18), November 16, 2021 (Item No. 33), February 6, 2024 (Item No. 61), June 11, 2024 (Item No. 110), April 29, 2025 (Item No. 86), and June 10, 2025 (Item No. 136), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved an allocation of $4 million, $7 million, $6 million, $3 million, $2.5 million, and $2.5 million, respectively, to the Board Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program (Priorities Program) for each of the five supervisorial districts for projects that meet a public purpose, and provide services to citizens that promote health, safety, economic well-being, and other public services that enhance quality of life and meet the needs of County residents. On an annual basis, unspent appropriations for discretionary funding will be carried over into the subsequent year’s budget.
The recommended projects will be funded by the Second District’s Priorities Program budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Priorities Program projects help promote the vision of a complete County by recognizing the unique traits of each Supervisorial District and, thereby, allow individual Board Districts to work with community partners through County services and contractual agreements to identify programs, projects, and initiatives that support the vision, meet a public purpose and provide services to residents that promote health, safety, economic well-being, education, recreation, and other public services that enhance quality of life and meet the needs of the County’s residents. Projects under the Priorities Program are based on District Supervisor discretion and are presented by each District Supervisor for Board approval.
Recommendation No. 1 will assist the Ralph Broiles, Post No. 6563, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (Post 6563) by providing funding towards costs related to renovations at the Post 6563 building located at 9190 Fontana Ave. in Fontana. Renovations will include roof repairs, upgrades to flooring, restrooms, kitchen facilities, electrical and lighting systems, and the installation of air conditioning. This Contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, safety, and social service needs of veterans who use the building to gather, access essential services, and serve the community. Ralph Broiles Post No. 6563 is a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Recommendation No. 2 will assist the Colton Joint Unified School District (CJUSD) by providing funding towards costs associated with the playground surface upgrade project at the Jurupa Vista Elementary School located at 15920 Village Dr. in Fontana. This Contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, safety and recreation needs of students who can utilize the playground for physical activity. CJUSD acknowledges and agrees that it will make a matching contribution of at least 25% of the total cost of the Project per County Policy 05-10.
Recommendation No. 3 will assist the Sheriff's Employee Assistance Team, Inc. (S.E.A.T.) by providing funding towards costs associated with the Kids Zone portion of the annual S.E.A.T. Heat fundraising event, such as funding for the purchase and/or rental of activity equipment, entertainment, supplies and other essential event coordination expenses. This Contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, safety and social service needs of residents through support for San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department employees, volunteers, and retirees facing serious illness, housing emergencies, and funeral arrangements. S.E.A.T. is a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Recommendation No. 4 will assist the Polaris Education Foundation (PEF) by providing funding towards costs associated with the Youth Arts & Education Initiative. This Contract serves the public purpose of providing for the health, educational, recreational and social service needs of residents through the delivery of programs in arts, wellness, nutrition, and academic opportunities for youth, especially those from underserved communities. PEF is a non-profit organization. Per County Policy 05-10, non-profit organizations are not required to provide a minimum 25% matching contribution to the projects.
Under the Board Discretionary Fund Priorities Program contract terms, the CEO, at the direction of the Second District Supervisor, may extend the terms of the contracts, in writing, under the following conditions:
a. In aggregate, all extensions do not exceed 12 calendar months;
b. Is specifically requested by the contractor;
c. Will not change the project goals or scope of services;
d. Is in the best interest of the County and contractor in performing the scope of services under the contract; and
e. Does not alter the amount of compensation under the contract.
Board discretionary funding allocations under the Priorities Program with community partners must be for projects or services of $10,000 or more as described in County Policy 05-10. Additionally, contracts that include non-profit organizations, government entities, or educational institutions are non-competitive. Contracts with community partners that include for-profit organizations are to be processed according to existing County procurement policies. Contracts with other government agencies or for-profit organizations require a matching contribution of at least 25% of the proposed projects. All contracts shall be paid on a lump-sum basis or under other terms as approved by the Board.
PROCUREMENT
No applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Cynthia O'Neill, Chief Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on March 26, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Penelope Chang, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4886) on March 25, 2026.