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Resolution authorizing the acceptance of one electric assist Technology Book Bike valued at $3,650 - $3,800 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 electric-assist Technology Book Bike that will serve as a “library on wheels” outreach resource to benefit the community by meeting patrons where they are and will allow library staff the ability to issue library cards or check out materials on-site through on-board Wi-Fi hotspots for digital access; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of one electric assist Technology Book Bike valued at $3,650 - $3,800 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 providing library and literacy services and resources via community outreach opportunities; 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 maintenance such as battery and tire upkeep.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby accept one electric assist Technology Book Bike valued at $3,650 - $3,800 from the EmPOWERing Access Project of the Southern California Library Cooperative and the California State Library.
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