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Resolution authorizing the acceptance of one Charlie Cart valued at $14,500 from the EmPOWERing Access Project, a collaborative initiative supported by the Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library.
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WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco Library Department is dedicated to assisting all residents in locating and accessing information; and
WHEREAS, the South San Francisco Public Library has been selected to participate in the EmPOWERing Access Project, a California State Library initiative supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA); and
WHEREAS, as part of the program, the library will receive one Charlie Cart that will serve as a “kitchen on wheels” resource designed to bring hands-on food education directly into the library in an engaging, interactive, and accessible way; and with Parks and Recreation as a partner, the Charlie Cart will be used by both departments to provide cooking demonstrations, nutrition education, cultural food exploration, intergenerational programming, and STEAM-related activities for youth, teens, families, and community groups; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of one Charlie Cart valued at $14,500 from the EmPOWERing Access Project; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this resolution will contribute to the City Council’s Priorities Action Plan’s Major Focus Area of Welcoming and Connected Community by supporting community engagement and learning opportunities in a creative way; and
WHEREAS, the equipment is provided at no cost to the City, and receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding other than regular maintenance and upkeep of electrical components and appliances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby accept one Charlie Cart valued at $14,500 from the EmPOWERing Access Project of the Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library.
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