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Resolution authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in grant funding from Pacific Library Partnership to support the purchase of podcasting equipment for teen services programming in the Library I Parks and Recreation Center and accepting Budget Amendment Number 24.050.
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WHEREAS, the Library Department strives to support the goal of developing a robust digital environment in the Library; and
WHEREAS, in April 2024 the Pacific Library Partnership awarded the Library a grant in the amount of $10,000 to purchase podcasting equipment and provide instruction and drop-in access to such equipment in the Library; and
WHEREAS, this equipment and instruction will provide an expanded learning platform beyond smartphones for teens to explore and learn digital, speaking and interview skills; and
WHEREAS, portable equipment will allow library staff members to engage teens with digital media during school visits and local events; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $10,000 from the Pacific Library Partnership to support podcasting equipment and programming; and
WHEREAS, the foregoing grant funds will be used to amend this year’s operating budget of the Library Department.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that the City Council hereby accepts $10,000 in grant funding from the Pacific Library Partnership, and amends the Library Department’s FY 2023-24 operating budget through Budget Amendment Number 24-050 in order to reflect an increase of $10,000.