Approval of Funding for World Cup Watch Party
June 23, 2026
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The Frame
This action authorizes the expenditure of $3,762 in public funds from the First District's discretionary budget to pay for event production services.
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First District Residents
Residents are the intended audience for the public programming and recreation services funded by this expenditure.
JC Event Design Inc.
The company is the recipient of the $3,762 payment for services rendered.
Last recorded activity June 23, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Board approved a payment of $3,762.00 to JC Event Design Inc. (DBA Islay Events).
- The payment covers production services for a World Cup Watch Party at the Santa Barbara Library Plaza.
- Funding is sourced from the First District’s Discretionary Funds (Department 990 General Fund Committed Emerging Issues fund balance).
- Budget Revision Request No. 0011131 was approved to increase appropriations by $3,761.78.
- The Board determined the event meets social needs including public recreation, civic engagement, and community building.
- The Board determined the action is an administrative activity and not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per section 15378(b)(5).
- The item required a 4/5 supermajority vote for approval.
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Why It Matters
This action authorizes the expenditure of $3,762 in public funds from the First District's discretionary budget to pay for event production services.
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Discretionary Fund Usage
The payment is explicitly tied to the First District's 'Emerging Issues' fund balance, suggesting this fund is used for ad-hoc community programming.
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