REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
August 6, 2019
FROM
BEAHTA R. DAVIS, Director, Regional Parks Department
SUBJECT
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Revenue Interim Use Permit with Longhouse of the Orange Skies for the Indian Princesses Fall Campout
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Revenue Interim Use Permit with Longhouse of the Orange Skies for the use of a portion of Yucaipa Regional Park to hold the Indian Princesses Fall Campout scheduled for October 11 - 13, 2019, whereby the Regional Parks Department will receive $12,800 in use fees
(Presenter: Beahta R. Davis, Director, 387-2340)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this Interim Use Permit (Permit) does not require the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). Under this Permit, Longhouse of the Orange Skies (Permittee), will pay the Regional Parks Department (Department) $12,600 for use of a portion of Yucaipa Regional Park (Park) for three days, October 11, 2019 through October 13, 2019. Permittee also agrees to pay a $200 event contract preparation fee. All fees charged to the Permittee are consistent with the 2019-20 Board approved fee schedule.
The Permittee will also submit a $2,500 deposit to be used for any possible damages incurred to County property due to the Permittee’s use of Park. Permittee will be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits, licenses and applicable approvals as well as securing the required insurance for this event. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Department’s 2019-20 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department operates and maintains nine regional parks including Yucaipa Regional Park, located in the city of Yucaipa, and provides for the rental of park property through Board approved fees. The recommended Permit between the Department and Permittee allows for the use of a portion of the Park wherein the Department will receive a total of $12,800.
The Permittee is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 and administers the Indian Guides and Indian Princesses program. The purpose of this program is to strengthen the communication between fathers and their children by providing a framework for enjoyable, constructive, and quality time together. The program serves families in Orange County, California by offering Indian Guides (Father - Son) and Indian Princesses (Father - Daughter) programs to nurture strong relationships and memories between fathers and their children using Native American themes and values. The program also provides fathers and their children with the opportunity to give back to the community through community service projects.
This recommended Permit aligns with the County and Chief Executive Officer Goal and Objective to Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner by allowing the Department to leverage its amenities and land to raise revenue to support park maintenance and development.
PROCUREMENT
N/A.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Dawn Martin, Deputy County Counsel, 387-4322) on July 09, 2019; Finance (Elias Duenas, Administrative Analyst, 387-4052) on July 18, 2019; County Finance and Administration (Robert Saldana, Deputy Executive Officer, 387-5423) on July 22, 2019.