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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $60,000 in federal Library Services and Technology Act grant funding from the California State Library to support "Community Connections", a project that will fund health, education, and social services outreach in South San Francisco and approving Budget Amendment 22.032. (Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $60,000 in federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant funding from the California State Library to support the "Community Connections" outreach project and approving Budget Amendment 22.032.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Library Department has been awarded $60,000 in LSTA grant funding from the California State Library to support "Community Connections", a project that will fund health, education, and social services outreach in South San Francisco through June 2022. The staff of the Library Department will partner with the Community Promotores team to canvass neighborhoods through June 2022, educating residents about the benefits available to them through the City and a growing network of community organizations. Library staff will also be trained to conduct a needs assessment, create an asset map, develop partnerships, and establish a "resource desk" at the Grand Avenue Branch Library, a space where residents can meet with staff from community organizations.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department's FY 2021-2022 Operating Budget per Budget Amendment 22.032. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN
Strengthening programs that support health, education, and social services outreach through a racial and social equity lens are embedded in the City's Strategic Play under #3 Quality of Life and #6 Community Connections.
CONCLUSION
Receipt of these funds w...
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