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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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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 developmen...
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