To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Library
Meeting Date: October 22, 2024
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Department Contact: |
Mellisa Hannum |
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707-882-3114 |
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Department Contact: |
Barb Chapman |
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707-367-8216 |
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Item Type: Consent Agenda |
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Time Allocated for Item: N/A |
Agenda Title:
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Authorization for the Mendocino County Library to Accept Award of $10,627 to Participate in the Zip Books Program and Use Dedicated Credit Card for Grant Program Expenses
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Authorize the Mendocino County Library to accept award of $10,627 to participate in the Zip Books program and use dedicated credit card for grant program expenses.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
The Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2024-2025 Zip Books grant application on June 25, 2024: item 3at).
Summary of Request:
The Library has participated in Zip Books programs since 2012; Zip Books provide patrons with quick access to print books, large-type books, and audiobooks which may not be available through the Library by providing funding for the books to be mailed directly to the patrons from the vendor. The patrons then return the books to the library so they can be added to the collection.
The California State Library has awarded the Library a grant of $10,627 for this fiscal year to participate in the program. The Library will use a Zip Books dedicated credit card for the program and expects to serve approximately 275 patrons and add approximately 400 items to the collection. Grant funding of programs allow the Library to help the Board of Supervisors move towards the Strategic Plan priority of an Effective County Government.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Provide alternate direction to staff.
Strategic Plan Priority Designation: An Effective County Government
Supervisorial District: All
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At: <https://www.library.ca.gov/services/to-libraries/zip-books/>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Grant |
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current f/y cost: $10,627 |
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budget clarification: Will make budget adjustment. |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
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budgeted in current f/y (if no, please describe): No |
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revenue agreement: No |
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE APPROVED BY COUNTY COUNSEL: N/A
CEO Liaison: Cherie Johnson, Deputy CEO
CEO Review: Yes
CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Senior Deputy Clerk |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: October 22, 2024 |
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