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Report regarding a resolution authorizing acceptance of grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2021, SB 129 for Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program funding and execution of an agreement with the State related to the grant. (Valerie Sommer, 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 grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2021, SB 129 for Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant Program funding and execution of an agreement with the State related to the grant.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Legislature and Governor of the State of California have provided funds for the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant program. On March 21, 2022 the Library submitted a grant request for first round funding and on September 12, 2022 received an "intent to fund" award letter to fund the South San Francisco Main Library Project in the amount of $4,492,310. This grant requires a $4,492,310 one-to-one match by the City. The City Council of South San Francisco accepted grant funding and approved the match requirement at the regular City Council meeting of September 28, 2022.
The California State Library has been delegated the responsibility for the administration of the grant program, establishing necessary procedures for acceptance, execution and management of the grant program, including the authorizing resolution accompanying this staff report. The City Manager, City of South San Francisco, is the authorized representative for executing the funding agreements and may designate representatives to submit required documents, funding information and reports.
The City of South San Francisco will implement the South San Francisco Main Library Project, will submit any required documents, requests and reports, certify the project complies with laws and regulations, including CEQA, legal requirements for buil...
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