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Library Director recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 051-F1011 with First Five El Dorado in the amount of $209,639 for a term through July 30, 2010 to provide library services for young children and families; and Budget Transfer 2010002 incorporating revenues and appropriations for same. (4/5 vote required)
FUNDING: Grant funding from First Five El Dorado.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 209,639 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ 209,639 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 209,639 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ 0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No change to Net County Cost.
Reason for Recommendation:
First Five El Dorado awarded a grant to the Library in 2008/2009 to provide a series of library programs that emphasized the importance of reading to young children. This agreement is an expansion of that program and will provide $112,400 for extra help staffing and $97,239 for books, supplies and other expenses to greatly enhance the library services provided to young children and their families and caregivers.
Regular programs will be held at all six library branches as well as Northside School in Cool. Outreach programs will reach over fifty daycare centers, preschools, doctor's offices and other locations that serve children 0 to 5 years old.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Chair to sign budget transfer and contract documents.
Contact: Jeanne Amos, x5546