To: Board of Supervisors
From: Cultural Services Agency
Meeting Date: March 1, 2022
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Department Contact: |
Deb Fader Samson |
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707-234-2872 |
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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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Approval of Submission of Grant Application for U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant in the Amount of $64,209 to Fund Equipment and Materials for the New Laytonville Branch of the Mendocino County Library
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve submission of the grant application for U.S. Department of Agriculture Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant in the amount of $64,209 to fund equipment and materials for the new Laytonville Branch of the Mendocino County Library.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Board of Supervisors approved grant applications for the Library on June 5th, 2018: agenda item 4s; and on December 4th, 2018: agenda item 4q; December 17th, 2019: item 4h; July 14th, 2020: item 4g; and November 17th, 2020: item 4j; and January 4th, 2022: item 4w.
Summary of Request:
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. The Laytonville community has been working for several years with the County to open a new Library branch in Laytonville. The Friends of the Library have completed much work on preparation of the storefront location and are now renting the space to the County to prepare to open the branch.
The Library can provide healthy educational and entertainment opportunities through circulating materials and creative and educational programs. There is also a need for broadband access for which the Library is joining the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC) network, which will provide high speed internet for the Laytonville branch and community. The internet will help local residents access needed resources, such as being able to apply for jobs, take classes, apply for assistance, and more.
The estimated expenses total $85,612. The USDA grant will cover 75% of the expenses or $64,209 and 25% or $21,403 of the expenses will be paid by the Library budget. The grant funds would help to cover the cost of items such as furniture, shelving, computers, circulation items such as books, DVDs, CDs, library carts and bins, and laptops for checkout.
Alternative Action/Motion:
Do not approve and provide alternate direction to staff.
Does This Item Support the General Plan? Yes
Supervisorial District: All
vote requirement: Majority
Supplemental Information Available Online At:
<https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities>
Fiscal Details:
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source of funding: Grant & Library Fund (6110) |
budgeted in current f/y: No |
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current f/y cost: $21,403 |
if no, please describe: Grant isn’t awarded yet |
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annual recurring cost: N/A |
revenue agreement: N/A |
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budget clarification: The Library’s portion is budgeted. An adjustment will be requested if the grant is awarded. The addition grant revenue may be up to $64,209. |
Agreement/Resolution/Ordinance Approved by County Counsel: N/A
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CEO Liaison: Cherie Johnson, Deputy CEO |
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CEO Review: Yes |
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CEO Comments:
FOR COB USE ONLY
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Executed By: Atlas Pearson, Deputy Clerk II |
Final Status: Approved |
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Date: March 1, 2022 |
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