REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
September 22, 2026
FROM
CURT HAGMAN, Fourth District Supervisor, Board of Supervisors
MELANIE OROSCO, County Librarian, Library
SUBJECT
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Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Contract with the City of Chino to contribute $2,000,000 in funding from the 2026-27 Fourth District’s Board of Supervisors Discretionary Fund - District Specific Priorities Program budget, and contribute $2,000,000 in funding from San Bernardino County Library 2026-27 Budget, to assist with construction of the new Chino Preserve Library, in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,000,000, for the period of September 22, 2026 through December 31, 2029.
(Presenter: Curt Hagman, Fourth District Supervisor, 387-4866)
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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 contract will be funded by both the Fourth District’s Priorities Program budget and County Library 2026-27 budget. Sufficient appropriation exists in both budgets to fund the departments’ respective allocations for the project.
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 the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Board approval.
On December 3, 2024 (Item No. 29), the Board adopted Resolution No. 2024-169, committing up to $4,000,000 to the City of Chino (Chino) for the construction of the new Chino Preserve Community Center, which includes the new Chino Preserve Library. The Resolution stated that for the total commitment, up to $2,000,000 would be funded through the Fourth District's Priorities Program budget, with the remaining up to $2,000,000 funded through the San Bernardino County Library (County Library) Budget Unit.
The recommended project will assist the Chino by providing funding from the Fourth District and County Library towards the construction of a new Chino Preserve Library that will be housed within the planned Community Center. This contract serves the public purpose of providing for the educational and social service needs of County residents by providing education and literacy through the construction of a new 9,371 square foot or larger library in the Chino Preserve. Chino acknowledges and agrees that it will make a matching contribution of at least 25% of the $2,000,000 Priorities Program funding contribution per County Policy 05-10.
Under the Board Discretionary Fund Priorities Program contract terms, the CEO, at the direction of the Fourth 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
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Julie Surber, Principal Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on July 22, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Penelope Chang, Principal Administrative Analyst, 387-4886) on July 21, 2026.