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) Grants
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Library Services and Community Outreach requests the following regarding Fiscal Year 2023-2024 California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) allocations:
1. Acceptance of funding in the amount of $43,074 for the Adult Literacy Program; and
2. Acceptance of funding in the amount of $55,295 for the Family Literacy Program.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Napa County Library received grant funding in the amount $98,369 from the California State Library to implement its Adult Literacy and Family Literacy program. Today, the Library is requesting Board acceptance of these funds from the State of California Literacy grants. Approval will enable the library to continue to provide Literacy services at its current level. The funds will support programs, projects, services, and supplies offered to the community by the Napa County Library.
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? |
CLLS funds are budgeted in the Library's Literacy Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. |
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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 expended to support the Adult and Family Literacy programs. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
CLLS funding is to be expended by December 31, 2024. Any remaining funds from FY 23-24 will be utilized in FY 24-25. |
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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 make purchases to support the Adult, and Family Literacy programs. |
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County Strategic Plan pillar addressed: |
Collaborative and Engaged Community |
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.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
On October 25, 2023, the Napa County Library received a check from the California State Library in the amount of $98,369 for the Adult Literacy and Family Literacy program. 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 Literacy and Family Literacy grants.
Participating libraries provide free adult and family literacy services for English language learners. The Adult Literacy and Family Literacy Programs are funded through state grants, requiring matching funds from Napa County Library to operate. Napa County Library absorbs the cost for the Literacy staff, thus meeting the State's requirement. The grant funds will support programs, projects, services, and supplies offered to the community for literacy programs at the Napa County Library.