Approve Inventory Item No. 418 to provide a grant to Open Space Allies, LLC, in the amount of $80,000 relating to supporting their San Martin Country Roads and Ride Morgan Hill programs, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (LA) (Arenas)

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128929 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 418 Open Space Allies LLC RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 418 to provide a grant to Open Space Allies, LLC, in the amount of $80,000 relating to supporting their San Martin Country Roads and Ride Morgan Hill programs, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (LA) (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $80,000. CONTRACT HISTORY Open Space Allies, LLC received a budget inventory grant proposed by the Office of Supervisor Sylvia Arenas during Fiscal Year 2024-2025 in the amount of $139,500 to create an open streets program in South County and $90,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 to support their San Martin Country Roads Program. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $80,000 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of the San Martin Country Roads and the Ride Morgan Hill programs. By activating a full-day open streets event, the innovative activation program and event is designed to...

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding: Open Space Allies LLC Amount of funding requested: $151,000 Type of Entity/Individual(s): Governmental Entity Other: LLC Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Note: Nonprofit and for-profit entities must provide current Certificate of Status from Secretary of State showing good standing to receive funding. Does Entity/Individual have a Fiscal Sponsor? No ✔ Yes (please identify): A Fiscal Sponsor is a nonprofit that is taking on responsibility for accepting and/or disbursing funds on behalf of the grantee or sponsored entity. Note: Fiscal Sponsors are available only for new initiatives or projects that have not yet incorporated, or for individuals. Nonprofits that are not in good standing with the California Secretary of State, and for-profit entities, may not use a fiscal sponsor. Geographical reach of program or activities to be funded: Or specific district(s) (check all that apply): ✔ District 1 Countywide District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Multi-year? No Levine Act: The entity/individual will provide required Levine Act disclosures prior to Board...