TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Anthony Halstead- Director of Library Services and Community Outreach
REPORT BY: Michelle Carreon- Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Acceptance of the FY 23-24 California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) additional funding
RECOMMENDATION
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Accept additional funding from the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) in the amount of $4,786 for the Adult Literacy Program, bringing the total grant funding for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to $47,860. (Fiscal Impact, $4,786 Revenue; Napa County Library Fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Board accepted the baseline check in the amount of $43,074 on November 28, 2023, for the CLLS Adult Literacy grant. On May 3, 2024, the Library received additional funding from the California State Library in the amount of $4,786 for the Adult Literacy Program. This is the final payment for Napa County Library's total allocation of Adult Literacy services for the current fiscal year. Per the CLLS grant terms, the Board must grant the authority to enter into an agreement, therefore the Director of Library Services and Community Outreach is requesting authorization to accept funds from the CLLS Adult Literacy grant program.
The funds will support guest speakers, projects, services, and supplies provided to the community at the Napa County Library literacy center.
Requested action:
Accept additional funding for the CLLS Adult Literacy program in the amount of $4,786.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
The funds will be deposited in the Library's literacy operating budget, subdivision 2020005 and will be utilized in the current fiscal year |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Approval of the requested action will enable the funds to be utilized to support the Napa County Library literacy center Adult Literacy programs. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
Funds will be expended in the current fiscal year. |
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Consequences if not approved: |
If the requested action is not approved, the Library will not be able to accept the funds, nor expand the Library’s Adult Literacy programs. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California
Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.