AGENDA REPORT
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
DATE: 03/18/2020
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Library and Recreation Services Department
SUBJECT:
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City Council consideration of acceptance and appropriation of $35,689 from the California State Library for the LaRS On The Go (OTG) Lesson Boxes Shared Vision/Bringing the Library to You grant program.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
That the City Council:
a. Accept and appropriate funding of $35,689 from the California State Library for the Fiscal Year 2020 LaRS On The Go (OTG) Lesson Boxes Shared Vision/Bringing the Library to You grant program.
b. Appropriate $35,689 to the Library and Recreation Services’ operating budget and increase revenue estimates by the same amount in the Library - Other Grants Fund 415.
c. Authorize the Acting Administrative Services Director to adjust the budget accordingly if the grantor distributes additional funds to the grant participants.
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ANALYSIS:
The California State Library has awarded the Corona Public Library $35,689 from a local assistance grant for the LaRS On The Go (OTG) Lesson Boxes Shared Vision/Bringing the Library to You grant program. The grant is effective for the period beginning February 5, 2020 and ending March 31, 2022. The award will be made in two payments (90% for first payment; 10% upon completion of final report).
LaRS OTG Lesson Boxes will allow staff and patrons to participate in themed enrichment activities including literacy, STEAM, and social/emotional health. Each box incorporates materials for an interactive storytime, a Social Emotional Learning Guide, a related children’s group engagement activity, and an active recreation element. These additional services will educate and empower patrons of all ages, interests, and abilities while creating a more engaging and memorable experience. LaRS OTG allows the department to extend its reach into underserved areas of the community, introduces them to the myriad services available to residents, and, in turn, should encourage their use of the library, its resources, and services.
COMMITTEE ACTION:
Not applicable.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
This item supports the City’s Strategic Plan Goal 4: “Actively engaging in public and private partnerships to provide services and amenities.”
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the recommended action will result in an appropriation and estimated revenue increase of $35,689 in the Library - Other Grants Fund 415. Any unused budget will carry forward into Fiscal Year 2021.
|
Fund |
07/01/19 Est. Fund Balance |
Budgeted Revenues/ Sources |
Budgeted Expenditures/ Uses |
Fund Balance Impacts |
06/30/20 Est. Fund Balance |
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Library Other Grants Fund 415 |
$9,875 |
$25,453 |
($24,900) |
Appropriation ($35,689) Revenue $35,689 |
$10,428 |
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
No environmental review is required because the proposed action is not a project governed by the California Environmental Quality Act.
PREPARED BY: KATHERINE BACKUS, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
REVIEWED BY: DAVID MONTGOMERY-SCOTT, LIBRARY AND RECREATION SERVICES DIRECTOR
REVIEWED BY: KIM SITTON, ACTING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBMITTED BY: JACOB ELLIS, CITY MANAGER
Attachments:
1. Grant Award Letter