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Matter SCC-125489

Consider recommendations relating to the final summary report for the Historic Grant Program.

Parks & Recreation Board of Supervisors
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Report Printout

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This document is a final report from the Parks and Recreation Department regarding the Historic Grant Program. It outlines the completion status of 53 projects funded by the program, with 43 projects successfully completed and 10 agreements expired. The report recommends the Board of Supervisors receive the final summary report and approve a request to transfer unspent funds of $614,853 back to the General Fund. The Historic Grant Program was established to celebrate the history of underrepresented communities in Santa Clara County.

Key points
  • The Historic Grant Program (HGP) was established on June 5, 2018.
  • The program had a total allocation of $5,000,000 from the General Fund Contingency Reserve.
  • A final summary report details the completion status of 53 funded projects.
  • 43 projects were completed, while 10 project agreements expired.
  • The report recommends transferring $614,853 in unspent funds back to the General Fund.
Limitations
  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the 10 expired project agreements.
  • The document does not provide specific details on the projects listed in the attachments.

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County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department 125489 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Todd Lofgren, Director, Parks and Recreation Department SUBJECT: Historic Grant Program Final Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Consider recommendations relating to the final summary report for the Historic Grant Program. Possible action: a. Receive final summary report relating to Historic Grant Program. b. Approve Request for Appropriation Modification No. 138 - $614,853 transferring funds from the Park Charter Fund to the Special Programs budget, relating to the closing of the one-time Historic Grant Program. (4/5 Vote) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS The Parks Department administers the Historic Grant Program (HGP) on behalf of the Board of Supervisors. The HGP finished with $614,853 in unspent funds from projects that were incomplete or under budget. This action allows the Parks Department to transfer the unspent funds from the Park Charter Fund (Fund 0067) back to the General Fund through the Special Programs budget. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The Board has received an annual status report of the Historic Grant Program (HGP) since August 2021. Attached is a final summary report of...
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Attachment 1_HGP Grants Final Status Report

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The Historic Grant Program Final Summary Report details various projects funded by grants, including their awarded amounts, funds spent, remaining funds, and project statuses. Most projects have been completed, with some under budget, while a few are incomplete due to expired funding agreements.

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  • The report includes multiple grantees and their respective projects.
  • Most projects have been completed, with specific completion dates provided.
  • Several projects were completed under budget.
  • Some projects are marked as incomplete due to expired funding agreements.
Limitations
  • The text does not specify the exact dates for all projects.
  • Some projects have unresolved placeholders regarding funding and status.

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Attachment 1 Historic Grant Program Final Summary Report Grantee Project African American Community Service Agency 40th Annual Juneteenth Festival in the Park Grant Amount Awarded Grant Funds Spent Grant Funds Remaining Project Status $30,000.00 $30,000.00 $0.00 Project completed June 2022. $11,775.00 $11,775.00 $0.00 Project completed March 2025. $11,695.00 $11,446.39 $248.61 Project completed under budget May 2025. African American Heritage House AAHH Afro Latino 1 day Festival, Conference History Archivist Collection video equipment African American Heritage House Silicon Valley Technology History project $23,000.00 $17,239.88 $5,760.12 Project completed under budget May 2025. African American Heritage House Web Page $4,805.00 $4,749.81 $55.19 Project completed under budget May 2024. Association of the Los Altos Historical Museum $175,000.00 $175,000.00 $0.00 Project completed April 2023. BAYMEC Community Foundation Stories of Diversity: A Multimedia Experience LGBTQ+ History in Santa Clara County $80,000.00 $80,000.00 $0.00 Project completed February 2023. Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University Community History Conference $62,695.00 $62,695.00 $0.00...
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Attachment 2_Completed HGP Projects

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This document lists completed projects funded by the County of Santa Clara Historic Grant Program, detailing various restoration and preservation efforts from different organizations and municipalities. Projects include restoration of historic buildings, community events celebrating local history, and educational initiatives.

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  • Miller Red Barn Association: Restoration project including siding and door replacement, electrical upgrades, and exhibits.
  • Mosaic America: Community event celebrating Ohlone history.
  • City of Palo Alto: Protection and conservation treatment of 1932 Arnautoff frescoes.
  • City of Palo Alto: Restoration of the original clay tile roof of the historic Roth Building.
  • La Raza Historical Society: Preservation of the Chiechi House, including various rehabilitation works.
  • African American Heritage House, Inc.: Afro-Latino Festival at History Park San José.
  • California Trolley and Railroad Corporation: Repair of Locomotive 2479's boiler.
  • Italian American Heritage Foundation: Library, archives, and historic photo project.
  • African American Heritage House: Silicon Valley Technology History Project.
  • African American Heritage House: History Archivist Video Equipment.
  • City of San José: 'Thank You America' monument.
  • Environmental Volunteers: Restoration of the Palo Alto EcoCenter.
  • San José Parks Foundation: Researching and documenting the history of the Willow Glen Trestle.
  • History San José: Jewish Heritage in Santa Clara Valley Walking Tour.
  • Preservation Action Council San Jose: Virtual historic walking tour scan project.
  • Hakone Foundation: Materials for pond system restoration.
  • San José Woman’s Club: HVAC replacement.

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Attachment 2: Completed HGP Projects, August 2024 - November 2025 Page 1 of 17 Miller Red Barn Association  Project: Miller Red Barn Restoration (Including siding and door replacement, interior electrical upgrade, exterior painting, fencing, and exhibits such as story boards and interactive displays) County of Santa Clara Historic Grant Program Attachment 2: Completed HGP Projects, August 2024 - November 2025 Page 2 of 17 Mosaic America (fka Sangam Arts) PROJECT: HUMMINGBIRD CIRCLE, A COMMUNITY EVENT CELEBRATING OHLONE HISTORY County of Santa Clara Historic Grant Program Attachment 2: Completed HGP Projects, August 2024 - November 2025 Page 3 of 17 City of Palo Alto PROJECT: 1932 ARNAUTOFF FRESCOES PROTECTION & CONSERVATION TREATMENT County of Santa Clara Historic Grant Program Attachment 2: Completed HGP Projects, August 2024 - November 2025 Page 4 of 17 City of Palo Alto PROJECT: RESTORATION OF THE ORIGINAL CLAY TILE ROOF OF THE HISTORIC ROTH BUILDING BEFORE AFTER County of Santa Clara Historic Grant Program Attachment 2: Completed HGP Projects, August 2024 - November 2025 Page 5 of 17 La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley  Project: Preservation of the Chiechi...
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F-85 #138 Return Unused Historic Grant Program Funds to the General Fund

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This document is a request for appropriation modification for the fiscal year 2026 concerning the return of unused historic grant program funds to the general fund. It includes budget units, cost centers, and specific line items related to transfers in and out, with a total amount of 614,853.38.

Key points
  • Document pertains to the County of Santa Clara.
  • Request for appropriation modification for fiscal year 2026.
  • Involves returning unused historic grant program funds to the general fund.
  • Total amount involved is 614,853.38.
  • Includes budget units and cost centers related to transfers.
Limitations
  • The document does not specify the exact nature of the funded program.
  • There are unresolved placeholders such as job codes and form IDs.
  • The document appears to be a draft.

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County Of Santa Clara Request For Appropriation Modification Fiscal Year = 2026 Fund Budget Unit Cost Center CI 1 0001 0119 1001 4920120 Line 0001 Description Funded Program IC - Transfers In CMB Revenues Budget Unit Cost Center CI 2 0067 0710 5905 5530200 Capital Projects Svs and Supplies Ext. 3 0067 0710 5905 5610110 IC - Transfers Out 0067 Description 614,853.38 Job Code Funded Program CMB Revenues P710GFGG178 614,853.38 0.00 614,853.38 Form ID# Included: 47490, 47501, 4/7/26 Prepared By: CMB Expenditures (614,853.38) Transfer (From) To Fund Balance: Grand Total: CMB Expenditures 614,853.38 Transfer (From) To Fund Balance: Fund Line Job Code F - 85 # 138 Page: 1 of 1 614,853.38