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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $8,000 in grant funding from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) to support the South San Francisco Public Library's 2020 Voter Education project and approving Budget Amendment 21.008. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $8,000 in grant funding from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) to support the South San Francisco Public Library's 2020 Voter Education project and approving Budget Amendment 21.008.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
South San Francisco Public Library has been awarded $8,000 in grant funding from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF) to support programs and outreach campaigns to educate residents about how to vote safely in the upcoming November 2020 Presidential General Election. Through this special grant opportunity, the Library will educate voters by distributing information through our curbside pick-up service, virtual programs, social media, and community events. A main focus of the education campaign is to provide voters with safe voting options, including vote-by-mail and visiting the 30-Day Early Vote Center at the Main Library, or 4-Day Vote Centers at the Joseph A. Fernekes Recreation Building and the South San Francisco Conference Center. The Library will partner with South San Francisco City Departments, the League of Women Voters, Peninsula People Power, San Mateo County Registration & Elections Division, and local schools and organizations to promote voter education.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department's current Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Operating Budget via Budget Amendment 21.008. 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 #6: Com...
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