Action 2.
Library District Meeting
Library
- Meeting Date:
- 06/27/2017
- Title:
- Library District grant approval
- Submitted By:
- Amadee Ricketts, Library
- Department:
- Library
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Amadee Ricketts
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Library Director
Mandated Function?:
Not Mandated
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
You will use this Agenda Item template if your item involves a Grant (whether a new or renewal grant). You also must attach the Grant Approval Form to the item before Finance will approve it. Select the SPECIAL LINKS on your left-hand menu and Click on "Grant Approval Form". Then complete the form, save it and attach it to your item (on the Attachments tab).
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve a grant from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) in the amount of $30,200, for "Free Little Libraries in Cochise County."
Background:
LSTA grant project will provide books and reading material in rural and remote areas of Cochise County formerly served by the bookmobile. Funds will be used to purchase library boxes or kiosks, and materials to stock them during the grant period.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Gather community input to select 10 "Little Library" locations, purchase library boxes, stock them with books, and work with volunteers and community partners to make the project sustainable beyond the grant period.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Project is only possible with grant funding.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Signatures are not required.
Fiscal Impact
- Fiscal Year:
- 17/18
- One-time Fixed Costs? ($$$):
- 30,200.00
- Ongoing Costs? ($$$):
- 0
- County Match Required? ($$$):
- No
- A-87 Overhead Amt? (Co. Cost Allocation $$$):
- 0
- Source of Funding?:
- Grant