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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.
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WHEREAS, Project Read provides literacy services for children, families, and adults through programs such as Adult Tutoring, Families for Literacy, and Learning Wheels; and
WHEREAS, the Library has received $19,861 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 November 14, 2024, Project Read held the 31st 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 $42,149; and
WHEREAS, after expenses of $22,288, the net income was $19,861, which is to 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, staff development, program promotion/marketing, community collaboration initiatives, and equipment; and
WHEREAS, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South San Francisco does hereby accept $19,861 in donations, sponsorships, and proceeds from Project Read's 31st Annual Trivia ...
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