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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $41,895 in grant funding from the California Public Utilities Commission to support the South San Francisco Digital Literacy Project at the Community Learning Center and approving Budget Amendment 20.047. (Valerie Sommer, Library Director)
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $41,895 in grant funding from California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to support the South San Francisco Digital Literacy Project at the Community Learning Center and approve Budget Amendment 20.047.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
On March 20, 2020, the South San Francisco Public Library’s Community Learning Center (CLC) applied for a grant from CPUC to support digital literacy education services to South San Francisco and our partner cities receiving Project Read adult literacy services. On May 11, 2020 the Community Learning Center was awarded $41,895 to provide broadband adoption services including digital literacy training to 135 adults, and education and outreach to educate community of available broadband internet services. Between July 2019 and March 2020 the Community Learning Center provided 25 instruction sessions in its Computer Lab with an average of 12 adult attendees. Instruction included internet use, job search, resume drafting, and English pronunciation. Funding from CPUC will allow the Community Learning Center to continue providing vital digital literacy services to residents of South San Francisco and our partner cities receiving Project Read adult literacy services.
FISCAL IMPACT
CPUC has approved the South San Francisco Digital Literacy Project for a 24-month term, beginning May 11, 2020. The grant amount is $41,895 for the 24-month term. Acceptance of this grant will help us support valuable digital literacy programs and services. Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department’s current FY 19-20 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 20.047. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Acceptance of this grant will contribute to the City’s Strategic Plan under Priority #2: Quality of Life, by strengthening learning programs through the Community Learning Center’s Digital Literacy Project.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds will enable the Library to provide digital literacy services through the Community Learning Center. It is recommended that the City Council accept $41,895 in grant funding to support CLC’s Digital Literacy Project and approve Budget Amendment 20.047.