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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $19,861 in donations, sponsorships, and proceeds net of the associated expenses from the 31st Annual Trivia Challenge to support the Library’s Project Read program and amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget by $19,861 to enhance Project Read programs and services and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.049. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $19,861 in donations, sponsorships, and proceeds net of the associated expenses from the 31st Annual Trivia Challenge to support the Library Department’s Project Read Program, amending the Library Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Operating Budget by $19,861 to enhance Project Read’s programs and services and approving Budget Amendment Number 25.049.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library has received $19,861 from local businesses, community groups, individuals, and others, including those mentioned below, to support Project Read literacy programs and services via the Annual Trivia Challenge Event. Project Read provides literacy services for children, families, and adults through programs such as Adult Tutoring, Families for Literacy, and Learning Wheels, which foster family and children’s learning. These initiatives create meaningful opportunities for lifelong education, helping individuals achieve their personal learning goals. On November 15, 2024, Project Read held the 31st Annual Trivia Challenge with 27 competing teams and nearly 300 participants. Gross revenue from the event included sponsorships, donations, a silent auction, a raffle, and team and dinner fees, totaling $42,149. After expenses of $22,288, the net income was $19,861, which will be accepted into Project Read’s donation account and used to amend the Library Department’s FY 2024-25 budget to support books for learners ($7,861), staff development ($3,000), program promotion/marketing ($1,000), community collaboration initiatives ($5,000) and equipment ($3,000). Donations and sponsorships for the 31st Annual Trivia Challenge totaling $24,000 include:
• San Mateo Electrical Industry LLC, $10,000
• South San Francisco Scavenger Company, Inc., $2,750
• A.S.F. Electric, $2,750
• Tri-Counties Bank, $1,250
• SSF Friends of the Library, $1,250
• City Toyota, $500
• Lucky Chances, Inc, $500
• Daly City Public Library Associates, $500
• Cypress Lawn Cemetery, $500
• Garden Chapel Inc, $500
• Duggan's Serra Mortuary, $500
• Skyline College, $500
• Bay Relations, $500
• MC2 Bay Area Public Affairs LLC, $500
• Bourdon Family $500
• Rotary Club of SSF, $500
• Patricia Anne Bolcioni FitzPatrick Trust, $500
FISCAL IMPACT
The Library Department’s current FY 2024-25 Operating Budget will be amended to reflect donations, sponsorships and proceeds from the 2024 Trivia Challenge, with $19,861 accepted into the Project Read donations account and $19,861 accepted as a FY 2024-25 budget amendment for Project Read expanded program activities. Funds as part of the $19,861 budget amendment not expended in FY 2024-25 will be carried over into forthcoming fiscal years.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Strengthening of learning programs is an action item in the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #2: Quality of Life.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will enable the Library Department to enhance Project Read programs for children, families, and adults. It is recommended that the City Council accept $19,861 in proceeds from Project Read’s 31st Annual Trivia Challenge and amend the Library Department’s FY 2024-25 Operating Budget by $19,861 pursuant to Budget Amendment Number 25.049.