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Adopt a Resolution to authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $35,000 to fund interpretation and broadcasting services, printed information materials, and other related costs for various County hosted “Know Your Rights” educational forums in County Administrative Office- Admin/Finance (001-1050-CAO001-8045) financed by a decrease in appropriations in Contingencies, General Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO020 (4/5th vote).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution to:
Authorize and direct the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget by increasing appropriations by $35,000 to fund interpretation and broadcasting services, printed information materials, and other related costs for various County hosted “Know Your Rights” educational forums in County Administrative Office- Admin/Finance (001-1050-CAO001-8045) financed by a decrease in appropriations in Contingencies, General Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO020 (4/5th vote).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On November 7, 2024, Board Referral 2024.15 (Alejo/Lopez) was issued, discussing President-Elect Donald Trump’s stated commitment to take drastic and severe actions against immigrants across our nation, including mass detentions and deportations. The County of Monterey has the highest percentage of immigrants in California, with 28.9% foreign-born. The referral sought the creation of an Immigrants’ Rights Ad Hoc Committee (Ad Hoc Committee) to facilitate bringing nonprofits, agriculture, hospitality, education, labor, local law enforcement, attorneys, healthcare, and other stakeholders together to help make recommendations, enhance communication, and deploy resources in defense and protection of our immigrant communities in Monterey County.
On December 3, 2024, the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved the formation of the Ad Hoc Committee and directed staff to proceed with a comprehensive public education campaign entitled “Know Your Rights,” to inform about immigration rights. Staff has been working diligently to advance this effort by developing social media graphics, a resource webpage with downloadable materials, printed informational cards for distribution to the community, and placement of public service announcements (PSAs) on local television and radio outlets, primarily targeted towards the Spanish-speaking population. Various “Know Your Rights” educational forums will be held in the coming weeks to inform on critical immigration issues and how the community can be prepared. Speakers will include immigration attorneys and the Mexican counsel general. An augmentation of $35,000 is being sought to fund interpretation and broadcasting services, printed information materials, and other associated costs in support of these events.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The County Administrative Office coordinated with the Office of County Counsel.
FINANCING:
The recommended action would increase appropriations in the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget for CAO-Admin/Finance for $35,000 financed by a decrease in appropriations in Contingencies, General Fund 001, Appropriation Unit CAO020
Prepared by: Karina Bokanovich, Management Analyst III
Approved by: Nicholas E. Chiulos, Chief Assistant County Administrative Officer
Attachment: Resolution