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MTG. 9/28/93 PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE GRANT CITY AT
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
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LIB FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
Adopt Resolution No. 93 - 293
Library in the amount of $60,000 and appropriating accumulated interest.
ITE!M EXPLANATION:
On May 25, 1993, the City Council approved the library's application for a fourth yea1
(1993-94) Partnerships for Change grant in the amount of $60,000. The library has 1
this grant to establish an information outreach program to Hispanic families in Cxlsbi
downtown neighborhood. This program, the Centro de Informacion, opened in Nover
1991 in a rented facility. Now located in a rent-free classroom at Pine School, the Ce
with its four part-time bilingual staff, provides services 23 hours per week.
Services include programs for both adults and children; a variety of bilingual print an
print resources; information and referral; a bi-monthly newsletter; and close contact 1
community groups and neighborhood residents. There have also been increasing effo
assist new Hispanic residents as they adapt to life in a different culture and become fi
with the range of services and resources offered at the main library.
During the most recent quarter of activity, over 3,800 people visited the Centro; over
adults and children attended informational and educational programs; 85 new library
were issued (over 1,100 issued since the program began); 211 information and refen
questions were handled; and 3,101 items were checked out. In the coming year, the
plans to continue serving the informational and educational needs of Spanish-speakin
residents of the downtown area. Exhibit 2 summarizes the Centro's planned services
activities for the coming year.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This grant program operates on the federal fiscal cycle from October 1 through Septf
30 each year. The $60,000 federal grant, plus in-kind contributions totaling $22,65(
fully support the operation of the program through September 30, 1994. In-kind
contributions include $1 1,300 for support and administration provided by library sta
$1,850 for supplies; and $9,500 for Spanish-language materials included in the libra
CLSA state grant, which does not involve general fund. Accumulated interest of
approximately $1,000 will be used to purchase additional bookcases.
accepting and appropriating a grant from the Califomk
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 93- 273 accepting a fourth year Partnerships for Change granl
the California State Library.
Action Plan and Budget Summary for 1993-94. 2.
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RESOLUTION NO. 9 3 - 2 7 3
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A FOURTH YEAR
PARTNERSHIPS FOR CHANGE GRANT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY.
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6 WHEREAS, the library's submittal of an application for a Partnerships fox
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Change grant was approved on May 25, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the library's proposed plan of service is in keeping with Coun
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guidelines; and
11 1 WHEREAS, the California State Library has awarded the Carlsbad City
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WHEREAS, the City has earned interest from third year grant funds; 14
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Library a grant in the amount of $60,000 for the fourth year of the grant progr:
15 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Carlsbad,
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California, as follows:
18 I1 1. That the California State Library Partnerships for Change grant in
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2. That the grant of $60,000 is hereby appropriated to Account No. 20
I ' amount of $60,000 is hereby accepted.
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3. That the earned interest from third year grant finds is hereby
appropriated to Account No. 190-840-8212-3900.
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4. That the Mayor of the City of Carlsbad is authorized and directed t
2 sign a statement certifylng the City of Carlsbad’s eligibility for the grant funds.
3 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
4 Council of the City of Carlsbad held the 28th day of SEPTEMBER , 1993, by tl
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6 11 ll AYES: Council Members Lewis, Stanton, Kulchin 7
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ABSENT: Council Members Nygaard, F
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