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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-14 Staff Report - Value of LIbraries Grant Acceptance 18-19CONSENT ITEM E-14 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER FROM: ANN GRAF, DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND LIBRARY SERVICES DATE: APRIL 1, 2019 SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF “VALUE OF LIBRARIES” GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD BACKGROUND: The Azusa City Library has been awarded a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the California Public Library Services Board to support vulnerable populations. This action accepts the grant award and approves a corresponding budget amendment to incorporate the grant funds into the current fiscal year budget. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions: 1)Accept the grant award from the California Public Library Services Board; and 2)Approve necessary budget amendments and adjust the current fiscal year budget accordingly. ANALYSIS: The Library is the recipient of the “Value of Libraries” grant. This grant provides funds to support vulnerable populations. The funding will be used to support and expand the I CAN program for developmentally disabled adults. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended actions; this grant will support funding for Library programs. Upon Council acceptance of the grant, Finance staff will amend the FY2018-19 budget consistent with the grant award amount. Prepared by: Reviewed and Approved: Ann Graf Sergio Gonzalez Director of Information Technology & City Manager Library Services APPROVED CITY COUNCIL 4/1/2019