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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in grant funding from Pacific Library Partnership to enhance the Library’s cultural collections of holiday books in the Youth Library and accepting Budget Amendment 25.051. (Beatrix Resplandor, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting grant funding in the amount of $10,000 from Pacific Library Partnership (PLP) to support the purchase of books to enhance the Library’s cultural collections of holiday books, and approving Budget Amendment 25.051.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
With the opening of the new Library I Parks and Recreation Center and increased usage of the Library’s children’s collections, combined with recent budget reductions and basic increases in book costs, the Library has taken the opportunity to apply for funding to support enhancement of holiday book collections. These books just “fly off the shelves” and are a great way to demonstrate our core value of respecting and supporting the diverse South San Francisco community. The Library is pleased to celebrate holidays including Chanukah, Christmas, Eid, Holi, Kwanzaa, Lunar New Year, St. Patrick’s Day and more through special displays and book lists. This project supports the City’s Cultures United initiative and is a literary tie-in for special programs scheduled during holiday seasons.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s current Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget per Budget Amendment 25.051. Funds not expended in Fiscal Year 2024-25 will be carried over into Fiscal Year 2025-26 Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will support the Library Department’s cultural collections of holiday materials. It is recommended that the City Council accept $10,000 in grant funding from the Pacific Library Partnership and amend the Library Department’s current Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 25.051.