TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: October 21, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mellisa Hannum
PHONE:
707-882-3114
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Library Director or Designees to Accept Donations and to Annually Report on Donations Valued in Excess of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) and Immediately Report on Donations Valued at $100,000 or More
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Adopt Resolution authorizing the Library Director or designees to accept donations and to annually report on donations valued in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and immediately report on donations valued at $100,000 or more; and authorize Chair to sign same.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Adopted Resolution for Cultural Services Agency Director to accept donations on March 1, 2022; item 3ab.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Libraries are the recipients of generous donations from patrons and visitors. The Library budgets for a certain amount of donations annually and includes that in their operating budgets. There may also be larger donations towards specific goals or projects or to be deposited in one of the library endowment accounts. The Resolution formalizes the process of accepting donations which will benefit the Library on behalf of the Board of Supervisors.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Provide alternative direction to staff
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effective County Government
SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT: ALL
VOTE REQUIREMENT: Majority
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: www.mendolibrary.org
FISCAL DETAILS:
SOURCE OF FUNDING: Donations
CURRENT F/Y COST: Revenue of $5,000
BUDGET CLARIFICATION: Estimated donations this fiscal year
ANNUAL RECURRING COST: N/A
BUDGETED IN CURRENT F/Y (IF NO, PLEASE DESCRIBE): Yes
REVENUE AGREEMENT: N/A
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION...
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