DATE: September 11, 2018
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Kelley Worman-Landano, County Librarian
SUBJECT: Retroactive Library Services Technology Act Grant Application/Agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively authorize the County Librarian's previous submittal of a grant application to the California State Library for Library Services and Technology Act funds ($34,371);
2. Approve and authorize the Chairman to ratify Librarian's previous execution of retroactive grant award agreement and acceptance of grant funds from the California State Library effective July 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 ($34,371);
3. Authorize the County Librarian, or their designee, to sign expenditure forms and activity reports for this grant agreement; and
4. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2018-19 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Library Grants Org 7517 in the amount of $34,371 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The California State Library (CSL) has awarded the Library a $34,371 grant effective July 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019. The grant will provide funds that will allow the Library to expand the existing "Sit and Be Fit at the Library: Rotating Resources Program" ("Program"). This Program provides free, accessible fitness programs and resources for both senior and adults with disabilities residing in urban and rural areas. The Library will also partner with the Fresno Parks, After School, Recreation, and Community Services Program (PARCS) and the Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging (FMAAA) to increase exposure of services for senior and adults with disabilities.
It should be noted that the CSL published a request for application on April 9, 2018. To meet the grant application deadline of June 6, 2018, the Library submitted the application on June 6, 2018 contingent upon your Board's approval. CSL sent the award notice dated June 15, 2018. This item is countywide.
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