DATE: October 08, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sally Gomez, County Librarian
SUBJECT: California State Library Grant Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a grant agreement from the California State Library for a Library Services and Technology Act Play for All Grant for The Betty Rodriguez Regional Library Play & Grow Center Project, effective upon execution of the agreement through September 30, 2025 ($51,524);
2. Authorize the County Librarian, or their designee, to sign the required Certification and Authorized Representative signature form, expenditure forms, activity reports, and any other necessary documents for the recommended grant agreement; and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Library Grants Org 7517 in the amount of $51,524 (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) Play for All grant for The Betty Rodriguez Regional Library Play & Grow Center project in the amount of $51,524, effective upon execution of the recommended agreement through September 30, 2025. Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Library to accept the grant funds, which will provide the Library the opportunity to design and create welcoming family play spaces and offer meaningful programming around play for young children in marginalized or underserved communities. This item affects District 3.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose to decline the grant award from the CSL, which will result in the Library not providing programs to create welcoming family play spaces and offer meaningful programming around play for young children in marginalized or underserved communities in Fresno County.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The $51,524 grant from the C...
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