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Library Director recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Agreement 231-O0911 with First 5 El Dorado Children and Families Commission providing funding in the amount of $151,341 for a term to expire June 30, 2009, to provide library services for young children and families; and approve Budget Transfer 28247 increasing Estimated Revenue by $151,341 to appropriate funding for same. (4/5 vote required)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: First 5 Children and Families Commission Grant.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 151,341 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ 151,341 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 151,341 |
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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.
Background: The Library received a $92,320 grant from First 5 El Dorado in FY 2007-08 to provide a series of library programs on the Western Slope that emphasized the importance of reading to young children. This new contract is an expansion of that program to include South Lake Tahoe and Georgetown, and will provide $82,856 for staffing and $68,485 for books, supplies and other expenses to greatly enhance the library services provided to young children and their families.
Reason for Recommendation: Additional services will be provided as library outreach to clinics, daycare centers, preschools and other locations that serve children 0 to 5 years old. Some of the programs will be offered in Spanish.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
Chairman to sign budget transfer and contract documents.
Board Clerk to transmit budget transfer to Auditor for processing and contract documents to department to distribute as appropriate.
Contact: Jeanne Amos, x5546