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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-07-11; City Council; ; Accept a $79,415 cash donation and a pledge of $39,985 in additional support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library~ CITY COUNCIL • Staff Report Meeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: July 11, 2017 Mayor and City Council ,J/' Kevin Crawford, City Manage} Heather Pizzuto, Department Director heather.pizzuto@carlsbadca.gov or 760-602-2056 CA Review ~ Subject: Accept a $79,415 cash donation and a pledge of $39,985 in additional support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. Recommended Action Adopt a Resolution accepting a Fiscal Year 2017-18 cash donation of $79,415 and a pledge of $39,985 in additional support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library, and send an appropriate letter of thanks. Executive Summary The Friends of the Carlsbad Library have generously donated $79,415 to the library for the purchase of library materials for the collection, and support of a wide range of programs for adults and children. In addition to these funds, the Friends have pledged an additional $39,985 in direct support of library programs for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Discussion The Friends of the Carlsbad Library is a non-profit, community-based organization, founded in 1957 with the mission to support Carlsbad City Library programs and activities. The Friends raise funds through the sale of books at Friends book stores in both the Dove and Cole Libraries, as well as on-line book sales. The donation will support Carlsbad Reads Together and Summer Reading program materials, supplies for the Exploration HUB and library materials. Additional pledged support will provide supplies for children, teens and technology programming, reimbursement for performers, materials for the ongoing mindfulness series and support of the Carlsbad Reads Together author talk. A letter of appreciation will be sent on behalf of the City of Carlsbad and the Library & Cultural Arts Department to acknowledge the ongoing support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library in championing library programming. Fiscal Analysis Donations from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library augment the operating budget for the library allowing the purchase of materials and the continuation of programs for the community that otherwise might be possible. Next Steps Per the adopted resolution, the City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Department will apply these funds as stated above to support the identified programs and services. Environmental Evaluation (CEQA) Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21065, this action does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and therefore does not require environmental review. Public Notification This item was noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and was available for public viewing and review at least 72 hours prior to scheduled meeting date. Exhibits 1. Resolution accepting a Fiscal Year 2017-18 cash donation of $79,415 and a pledge of $39,985 in additional support from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. RESOLUTION NO. 2017-130 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A FISCAL YEAR 2017-18 DONATION OF $79,415 AND A PLEDGE OF $39,985 IN ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE CARLSBAD LIBRARY TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD LIBRARY & CULTURAL ARTS DEPARTMENT EXHIBIT l WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California has determined that the Friends of the Carlsbad Library have generously offered to donate $79,415 to the City of Carlsbad's Library & Cultural Arts department; and WHEREAS, the Friends of the Carlsbad Library have pledged an additional $39,985 in direct support for library programs during the fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the donation from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library augments the operating budget for the Library allowing the purchase of materials and the continuation of programs for the community that otherwise might not have been possible. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California, as follows: 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. 2. That the City Council accepts with thanks the donation of $79,415 and an additional pledge of $39,985 from the Friends of the Carlsbad Library. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Carlsbad on the 11th day of July, 2017, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: M. Hall, K. Blackburn, M. Schumacher, C. Schumacher, M. Packard. None. None. (SEAL) THIS PAGE WAS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK