HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-15; City Council; Resolution 2015-305EXHIBIT 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR A
BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY IMPROVEMENT GRANT OF $20,000
THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library is the destination for information, enjoyment of
reading, lifelong learning, and cultural enrichment for those who live, work and play in
Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, the California State Library is sponsoring a project to bring high-speed
broadband to all of California's public libraries; and
WHEREAS, the California Research and Education Network (CaIREN) will provide the
public with connectivity to a high-capacity 3,800-mile fiber optic network that will be operated
by CENIC, the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California; and
WHEREAS, Carlsbad City Library is participating in the CENIC program and the State
Library is offering Technology Improvement grants for CENIC participants; and
WHEREAS, Carlsbad City Library is eligible for up to $20,000 of matching funds to assist
with implementation costs for connecting to CaIREN; and
WHEREAS, the Library & Cultural Arts Department and City Council support the project
grant application for Broadband Technology Improvements to participate in CENIC.
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 authorizes application for a Broadband Technology
Improvement grant of $20,000 through the California State Library.
3. That the Library Director or designee is authorized to execute any and all
documentation associated with the application for Broadband Technology
Improvement Grant.
4. That the City Council accepts any award of grant funds and authorizes the
Administrative Services Director to appropriate all received funds for use which is
consistent with the grant.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City
of Carlsbad on the 15th day of December 2015, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Hall, Blackburn, Schumacher, Wood, Packard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
MATT HALL, Mayor
ATTEST:
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BARBARA ENGLESON, City/lerk