To: Board of Supervisors
From: Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Report Title: Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Clayton Business and Community Association.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution recognizing the Clayton Business and Community Association 40th Anniversary.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
See resolution text
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the Clayton Business and Community Association.
WHEREAS, the Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA) is observing its 40th Anniversary-a significant milestone reflecting its enduring commitment to the communities it serves in Clayton, California and within Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, CBCA’s mission is to raise money through events and festivals such as, The CBCA Clayton Art & Wine Festival, The CBCA Clayton BBQ & Brews Festival, The CBCA Clayton Oktoberfest, and the CBCA Clayton Bocce Leagues, to reinvest into the Clayton community; and
WHEREAS, in the last 10-years, the CBCA has returned over $1.2 million to the Clayton community; and
WHEREAS, the CBCA has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships; and
WHEREAS, the CBCA has made donations that have benefited Clayton Valley Village, Diamond Terrace, Clayton Valley Little League, Blue Star Moms, Clayton AAUW, Clayton Valley VFW, Clayton Pride, Clayton Valley Charter High School, Diablo Valley Middle School, Mt. Diablo Elementary School, Dana Hills Swim Team, Junior Achievement, Christmas for Everyone, Adopt-a-Family, Grants to Clayton businesses during the pandemic, the Clayton Community Library, Clayton Historical Society, Clayton Theatre Company, and many more; and
WHEREAS, over $102,000 has gone directly to the City of Clayton to purchase anything from new computers at City Hall, to police cars repairs, city plumbing repairs, to the downtown Christmas decorations and citywide beautification projects; and
WHEREAS, the CBCA has sponsored the Clayton 4th of July Parade and Concerts in the Grove; and
WHEREAS, the CBCA has made donations to build the Grove Gazebo, which is widely considered to be the centerpiece of downtown Clayton; and
WHEREAS, the CBCA continues to grow their membership and looks towards the future with great optimism, and to continue their mission in exciting new ways; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, on behalf of all citizens, does hereby commend the Clayton Business and Community Association on its 40th Anniversary. We celebrate its achievements, its pivotal role in the Clayton Community, and beyond.
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