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Soledad-Mission Recreation District
Building community since 1962
570 Walker Dr. Soledad CA 93960 - 831.678.3745
Our Board of Directors
The Soledad-Mission Recreation District is an independent Special District. Overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. This Board is currently a 5 member board appointed to 4 year terms of service. They are entrusted to ensure the District is utilizing the apportionment (portion of taxes paid to County of Monterey) created by a vote of the people is being used to serve the people of our District. Other responsibilities of the board ensuring transparency for the public, ensuring fiscal responsibility, providing organizational oversight and direction, and the continued provision of safe, positive and wholesome programming. If you are interested in our Board of Directors or serving on the board please contact our Executive Director at any time for more information on this incredible dedication to service of our community. ​
The Board meets for Regular District Board meetings on the 4th Tuesday of the Month at the Windmill in Soledad.
The Board welcomes and encourages public participation via in person attendance or written communication. All members of the public are encouraged to engage the public process, if you have a question about how to participate please feel free to contact our Executive Director with any questions.
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Contact our Executive Director- Frances@soledadrec.org
Current Board Vacancies
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Job Description
There are currently 2 vacant seats for the Board of Soledad Mission Recreation District. 4 year terms of service to the Board are currently appointed in 2 distinct avenues: Through appointment by the County Board of Supervisors or by appointment by the Soledad Mayor. A mid-term appointment are currently filled with 60 days of the vacancy by appointment by a consensus of the Board of Directors.
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Please fill out form, download & email to Frances@soledadrec.org
County Board of Supervisor Appointment
Notice of Vacancy
Interested persons are hereby noticed that pursuant to Government Code §1780 there is a vacancy on the
Soledad-Mission Recreation District
Board of Directors.
This County Appointed Seat to be filled begins immediately, and is mid-term. The seat will go to appointment by January 24, 2023 to complete term cycle ending January 31, 2025.
Applications are available at the Soledad-Mission Recreation District offices located at:
570 Walker Drive, Soledad CA
Applications are due by January 10, 2023 to the Soledad Mission Recreation District at 570 Walker Dr. or P.O. Box 1650 Soledad, CA 93960.
Pursuant to Government Code §1780 this notice will be posted for at least 15 days in 3 or more conspicuous locations in the District beginning 12/02/2022.
Mayoral Appointment- City of Soledad
Notice of Vacancy
Interested persons are hereby noticed that pursuant to Government Code §1780 there is a vacancy on the
Soledad-Mission Recreation District
Board of Directors.
This City Appointed Seat to be filled begins immediately, and is mid-term. The seat will go to appointment by January 31, 2023 to complete term cycle ending January 31, 2027.
Applications are available at the Soledad-Mission Recreation District offices located at:
570 Walker Drive, Soledad CA
Applications are due by January 10, 2023 to the City of Soledad submittal
Directly to City Offices at 248 Main St. Soledad, CA 93960, via email to dnoriega@cityofsoledad.com,
or to the
Soledad-Mission Recreation District via email Frances@soledadrec.org, or mail P.O. Box 1650, Soledad, CA 93960.
Pursuant to Government Code §1780 this notice will be posted for at least 15 days in 3 or more conspicuous locations in the District beginning 12/02/22.
Our efforts to make as much information accessible to the public as possible.
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District Transparency
Our Formation
The District was formed by a vote of the people of the District in 1962. Download the original formation documents and currently in practice guiding language.
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Transparency Documents
January 2022 Regular Board Agenda
In effort to provide the public with the most information possible: This section of the website is under improvement. Our goal is to have accessible and transparent information accessible to the public in an easy to access and navigate manner. Please reach out if you need any information in the meantime.
January 2022 Special Meeting Board Agenda
January 2022 Special Meeting Board Minutes
December 2021 Regular Board Meeting Agenda
December 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
District OPEN RFQ/RFP
Formal RFP Submittal period for Audit Services is now closed.
There were no formal proposals and the District is now open to accept proposals at anytime. Soledad-Mission Recreation District will consider the hiring of a new audit firm in Fall 2023, and will include any proposals received in the interim. Download the current RFQ for your review.
The Soledad-Mission Recreation District (District) is requesting proposals from qualified firms of certified public accountants to provide independent auditing services for the District. The term of the agreement to provide auditing services will be for six fiscal years, beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023. These annual audits are to be performed on a Biennial Audit Schedule as approved by our County Board of Supervisors. These audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and Government Auditing Standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.
Enclosed for your consideration is a Request for Proposals (RFP). Any inquiries about the RFP should be addressed to Frances Bengtson, Executive Director (frances@soledadrec.org) or (831 )678-3745. Enclosed is a copy of the District’s most recent audited financial statements.
Six (6) copies of your firm’s formal proposal conforming to the District’s requirements should be submitted to Frances Bengtson, Executive Director, and must be received at the District’s Office located at 570 Walker Dr. Soledad, CA 93960, (P.O. Box 1650, Soledad, CA 93960) by Friday January 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Please contact our Executive Director Frances Bengtson
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Regarding Board of Directors or District Transparency.
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831-678-3745
Attached is our most current completed Audit for your review.