HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-07-26; City Council; 18219; Donation from Friends of the Carlsbad LibraryCITY OF CARLSBAD -AGENDA BILL
AB# 18,219
MTG. 7/26/05
DEPT. LIB
- TITLE: ACCEPT A DONATION OF $31,900 AND A PLEDGE OF $29,100 FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE CARLSBAD
LIBRARY TO THE CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY,
APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS TO THE LIBRARY’S FRIENDS
DONATIONS FUND, AND ACKNOWLEDGE A PLEDGE OF
AN ADDITIONAL $57,850 FOR SUPPORT OF VARIOUS
LIBRARY PROGRAMS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2005232 accepting a donation of $31,900 and a pledge of an
additional $29,100 from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library, appropriating the funds to the Library’s
Friends Donations Fund, acknowledging a pledge of $57,850 in support of library programs, and
directing an appropriate letter of thanks.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Friends of the Carlsbad Library have donated $31,900 to the Library for FY 2005-2006 for
Collection Development and Acquisitions as follows:
Adult Reference materials 6,700
Adult Audio books 20,000
Children’s Audio books 5,000
Magazine & Newspaper subscriptions 200
$31,900
In addition, the Friends have pledged funds in the amount of $29,100 to be used as follows:
Storytime Resource Collection 1,700
Cole Shelving & Display Case 16,500
Cole Picnic Tables 2,400
Children’s Paperback racks 1,850
Centro AV Cart & Cabinet 400
Media Display and Signage items 5,200
Media Specialized Lighting supplies 1,050
$29,100
The total amount of $61,000 is to be appropriated to the Library’s Friends Donations Fund.
Furthermore, the Friends of the Carlsbad Library have pledged $57,850 to support the following
programs and activities.
The Summer Reading Program for 2006
Various Children and Young Adult Programs from September 2005 - May 2006
The Annual Multi-Cultural Program
Children’s Author Festival
Library Info Fair for Educators (L.I.F.E.)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Donations from the Friends of the Library augment the budget for the library allowing for additional
materials, services and programming for the community.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2005232
the Carlsbad Library to the Carlsbad City Library.
accepting the donation and pledge of support from the Friends of
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: CLIFF LANGE, (760) 602-201 0, clana@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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EXHIBIT #1
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-232
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A DONATION OF
$31,900 AND A PLEDGE OF $29,100 FROM THE FRIENDS
OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY TO THE CARLSBAD CITY
LIBRARY, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS TO THE
LIBRARY’S FRIENDS DONATIONS FUND, AND
ACKNOWLEDGING A PLEDGE OF AN ADDITIONAL
$57,850 FOR SUPPORT OF VARIOUS LIBRARY
PROGRAMS.
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Carlsbad Library have donated $31,900
and pledged another $29,100 to the Carlsbad City Library; and
WHEREAS, the Library and the Friends have agreed that this donation
will be used for additions to the Collection as well as various other equipment
and furnishings as set forth in the agenda bill; and
WHEREAS, the Friends have pledged additional financial support in the
amount of $57,850 for the Summer Reading Program, various Children and
Young Adult Programs including the Annual Multi-Cultural Program and
Children’s Author Festival, and the annual Library Info Fair for Educators
(L.I.F.E.) for FY2005-2006.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Carlsbad, California, as follows:
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That the above recitations are true and correct.
That the City Council accepts the gifts of $31,900 and $29,100
from the Friends of the Library on behalf of all citizens of Carlsbad, and hereby
appropriates these funds to the Library’s Friends Donations Fund.
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3. That the City Council acknowledges the additional pledge of
support from the Friends of the Library for $57,850 to support library programs.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City
Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, held on the 26th day of
JULY , 2005 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Hall, Kulchin, Packard, Sigafoose
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Lorraine M. Woo4 City Clerk /'
Page 2 of Resolution No. 2005-232
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