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ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE
CHARLES 8, RUTH BILLINGSLEY FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION :
City Council adopt Resolution No. q+‘@ accepting a $10,000 donation from the Charles
& Ruth Billingsley Foundation.
Item Explanation:
Mrs. Ruth Billingsley is a participant at the Senior Center. She became aware of our interest
in purchasing computers for the Senior Computer Lab through an article in the North County
Times (Exhibit 2). Mrs. Billingsley recommended that staff approach the Billingsley
Foundation for funding (Exhibit 3).
In March 1999, we received a check from the Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation in the
amount of $10,000 to purchase state of the art computers for utilization by Seniors in the
Senior Center Computer Lab.
Senior Commission Recommendation:
At their meeting May 6, 1999, the Senior Commission voted unanimously to recommend
City Council acceptance and appropriation of the $10,000 from the Charles & Ruth
Billingsley Foundation. The Commission further recommends that the funds be utilized
toward the purchase of computers and software for the Senior Center Computer Lab.
Fiscal Impact:
The $10,000 donation has been deposited into the Senior Trust Fund Account
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Exhibits:
1. Resolution No. 99 d aq8
2. North County Times Article l/31/99.
3. Letter of request to Wells Fargo.
4. Letter of Thanks to Wells Fargo.
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-248
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DQNATION OF TEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000)
WHEREAS, Wells Fargo Bank, representing the Charles & Ruth
Billingsley Foundation, donated ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to the Carlsbad
Senior Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to accept this gift;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, the following:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. That the City Council accepts the donation of ten thousand dollars
($10,000) on behalf of the Senior Citizens of the City of Carlsbad.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the uthday of July , 1999,
by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Nygaard, Finnila, Hall & Kulchin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
AMHA l&@J!NK@NZ, City Clerk
KAREN R. KUNDTZ, Assistant City Clerk
Exhibit 1
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Exhibit 2
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February 5,1999
G. W. Houck Jr., Assistant VP
Private Banking Group
Wells Fargo Bank
4364 Executive Dr., 18th Floor
San Diego, CA 92121
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CHARLES & RUTH BILLINGSLEY FOUNDATION
Dear Mr. Houck:
The North County Times recently published the enclosed news article concerning the
development of a Computer Lab at the Carlsbad Senior Center. The article indicated we
are utilizing outdated computers which were donated and that we hope to purchase state
of the art computers when funding becomes available.
Mrs, Ruth Billingsley happened to see the article and stated she is enthusiastic about
joining our Computer Users Group. She suggested that we apply to the Billingsley
Foundation for the funds to purchase four computers. It is estimated that we could
purchase new, quality computers with “easy view” 19 inch monitors for approximately
$3,000 each. Also, we would need four printers which cost approximately $300 each.
As you know, computers have become a way of life. For those who are not computer
literate, there is not only a great deal of mystery but also a void and sense of being left
out. Our goal is to unwrap and reveal the mystery of the “information super highway” in
order to train our seniors so that they can be in the mainstream. By establishing our
seniors’ computer lab they will be provided an opportunity to learn the basics of computer
operation; they will gain a sense of the expansive capabilities that are available to them;
and, accomplish this in an atmosphere where they are comfortable and not competing
with younger people. Additionally, the instructors are their peers which proves to them
that they can learn computers and overcome their fears.
Exhibit 3
799 Pine Avenue - Carlsbad, California 92008-2428 - (619) A34-4127 @j
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Charles & Ruth Billingsley Foundation
February 5,1999
Although we can provide seniors with a positive computer experience using older, slower
PC’s, enabling them to have a hands-on experience with state of the art equipment would
be ideal. I see this as a terrific opportunity for the Billingsley Foundation to assist with
providing seniors, a large and growing segment of the population, a stepping stone to the
future. The exposure these individuals will receive will go a long way toward closing an
existing “generation gap.”
I encourage you to stop by and see the enthusiastic seniors attending our Computer Users
Group. On most meeting days there is standing room only which is a testimonial to the
interest and the need. Upcoming meeting dates for the Group are Friday, February 26
from 9 - 11 AM and Thursday March 11 from 2 - 4 PM.
Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to working with you again.
Sincerely,
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SUSAN SCHULTZ SPIC
Senior Center Coordinator
Enc: North Countv Times Article - l/3 l/99
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May 7, 1999.
G.W. Houck Jr., Assistant VP
Private Banking Group
Wells Fargo Bank
4364 Executive Dr., 18* Floor
San Diego, CA 92121
Dear Mr. Houck,
Thank you for your assistance in the Carlsbad Senior Centers successful application
for f&ding from the Charles & Ruth Billingsly Foundation. The Seniors are
thrilled with anticipating the purchase of state of the art computers for their use and
training.
We will be celebrating our lOth year in this building in December 1999. I hope you
will be able to attend the festivities. Thanks to the $10,000 we received from the
Billingsly Foundation, the computer lab will be one of the programs we highlight.
Again I thank you for your assistance and support of the Carlsbad Senior Center.
Sincerely,
Sue Schultz Spickard
SENIOR SERVICES MANAGER
Exhibit 4
799 Pine Avenue - Carlsbad, CA 92008-2428 l (619) 434-4127 - FAX (619) 434-4206 49