Approve Inventory Item No. 421 to provide a grant to San Jose Garden Club in the amount of $500 relating to maintaining and beautifying South San Jose, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas)

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128914 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 421 San Jose Garden Club RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 421 to provide a grant to San Jose Garden Club in the amount of $500 relating to maintaining and beautifying South San Jose, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $500. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $500 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of the San Jose Garden Club in their work to help beautify our surroundings in South San Jose. This grant will allow the Club to perform trimming, weeding, and trash disposal as well as support the purchase of fertilizer, ties, wood chips, and plants to keep the landscape fresh and vibrant. The San Jose Garden Club is recognized for its long-standing service to the community, maintaining landscaped areas near our children’s schools, specifically Oak Ridge Elementary, Santa Teresa High School, and Oak Grove High School. This work...

County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Budget Inventory Item Cover Sheet Entity or Individual(s) requesting funding:lsan Jose Garden Club Amount of funding requested: $500 D Type ofEntity/Individual(s):0 Governmental Entity ti Nonprofit Entity For-Profit Entity Other: .... I _ _ _ _ _ _ _...;;.....i;.....;.......;..._"""""-'-"'----'=...;..._---.....____ ___, D 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?0 No D 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 fl!!:!:J!.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): D Countywide 0 District 1 0District 2 0District 3 0District 4 ODistrict 5 Duration of...