DATE: February 26, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Kelley Worman-Landano, County Librarian
SUBJECT: Retroactive California State Library 3D Design Coaching Application/Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively authorize the County Librarian's previous submittal of an application to the California State Library for a Library Services and Technology Act 3D Design Coaching Grant;
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to ratify the County Librarian's previous execution of a retroactive application/agreement and acceptance of grant funds from the California State Library effective January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 ($10,000);
3. Authorize the County Librarian, or their designee, to sign expenditure forms and activity reports for this agreement; and
4. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2018-19 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Library Grants Org 7517 in the amount of $10,000 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The California State Library (CSL) has awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) 3D Design Coaching grant to the Library in the amount of $10,000, effective January 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019. The grant funds will allow the Library to purchase 3D design software, handheld devices, a 3D printer and other computer equipment to provide 3D design coaching to library patrons. This grant will allow the Library to provide a successful library program to support technology literacy by reaching out to teens. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose to decline the grant award from the CSL, which will result in the Library not providing a program to support technology literacy by reaching out to teens in Fresno County.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended agreement is retroactive, as the grant award notice was received on January 7, 2019, and the Department is bringing this before your Board within the agenda ite...
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