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Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $35,733.57 in donations, sponsorships and proceeds net of the associated expenses from the 30th Annual Trivia Challenge to support the Library's Project Read program and amending the Library Department's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget by $21,500 to enhance Project Read programs and services and approving Budget Amendment Number 24.040.
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WHEREAS, Project Read provides services to children, families and adults through program components including Adult Reading and Writing Tutoring, Families for Literacy, Financial Wellbeing, and Learning Wheels; and
WHEREAS, the Library has received $35,733.57 from local businesses, community groups, individuals and others, to support Project Read literacy programs and services via the Annual Trivia Challenge Event; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2023, Project Read held the 30th Anniversary of the Annual Trivia Challenge, gross revenue from the event included sponsorships, donations, a silent auction, a raffle, and team and dinner fees, totaling $55,671; and
WHEREAS, after expenses of $19,937.43, the net Income was $35,733.57 with $14,233.57 to be accepted into Project Read's donation account. The remaining net income from the Trivia Challenge in the amount of $21,500 will be used to amend the Library Department's FY 2023-24 budget to support programs for children, families and adults; and
WHEREAS, the Library Department's current FY 2023-24 Operating Budget will be amended to reflect donations, sponsorships and proceeds from the 2023 Trivia Challenge, with $14,233.57 accepted into the Project Read donations account and $21,500 accepted as a FY 2023-24 budget amendment for Project Read expanded program activities, and funds as part of the $21,500 budget amendment not expended in FY 2023-24 will be carried over into FY 2024-25.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby accept $35,733.57 in donations, sponso...
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