DATE: February 26, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Kelley Worman-Landano, County Librarian
SUBJECT: Retroactive Amendment I to Libraries Illuminated Grant Agreement No.18-036 with Southern California Libraries Cooperative
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
1. Retroactively authorize the County Librarian's previous submittal of a grant application to the Southern California Library Cooperative for additional California Library Services Act Grant funds for the Libraries Illuminated project ($4,944);
2. Approve and authorize Chairman to ratify County Librarian's previous execution of a retroactive Amendment I to Agreement No. 18-036 and acceptance of additional grant funds for Libraries Illuminated services, also extending the term by three months from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2019, and increasing the maximum grant amount by $4,944, to a total of $34,944; and
3. Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2018-19 appropriations and estimated revenues in the Library Grants Org 7517 in the amount of $4,944 (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The Southern California Library Cooperative (SCLC) has awarded the Library additional grant funds in the amount of $4,944 effective upon execution, through March 31, 2019. Approval of the recommended actions will allow the Library to purchase virtual reality equipment, which will be used to lead interactive story time programs at all 37 Library branches to promote family literacy. The additional grant funds will not be spent prior to approval and acceptance by your Board. The grant application was submitted contingent upon your Board's approval. This item is countywide.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Your Board may choose not to accept the additional grant funds, which will result in the Library not purchasing equipment to create interactive story time programs at all 37 Library branches.
RETROACTIVE AGREEMENT:
The recommended amendment is retroactive, as the grant awa...
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