TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Anthony Halstead - Director of Library Services and Community Outreach
REPORT BY: Michelle Carreon - Staff Services Analyst
SUBJECT: Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $3,000 to the Napa County Library
RECOMMENDATION
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Director of Library Services and Community Outreach requests the following:
1. Acceptance of a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Robert and Ellen Streich Family Endowment for the Adult Literacy Program; and
2. Authorization for the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation in acceptance of the donation.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Director of Library Services and Community Outreach requests Board's authorization to accept a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Robert and Ellen Streich Family Endowment, a Legacy Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation. This donation will be used to purchase books and outreach materials for the adult literacy program of the Literacy Center at the Napa County Library.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
Where is it budgeted? |
Funds are deposited in the Napa County Library Literacy Center Budget, revenue line item 47500- Donations and Contributions. |
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
Discretionary Justification: |
Approval of the requested action will enable the donated funds to be used to purchase books and outreach materials for the adult literacy programs held at the Literacy Center of the Napa County Library. |
Is the general fund affected? |
No |
Future fiscal impact: |
None. Although the donor has not stipulated that the funds be expended this fiscal year, the literacy center intends to fully expend the funds by year end. |
Consequences if not approved: |
If the requested action is not approved, the Library will not be able to accept the $3,000 donation, nor purchase the books and outreach materials for the adult literacy learners in the Literacy Center. |
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
In accordance with Board Resolution No.99-56, adopted on June 1, 1999, the Director of Library Services and Community Outreach must obtain authorization from the Board of Supervisors before accepting donations greater than $2,000.
On February 1, 2022, the Library received a donation in the amount of $3,000 from the Robert and Ellen Streich Family Endowment, a Legacy Fund of the Napa Valley Community Foundation. The Director of Library and Community Outreach seeks the Board's approval to accept the donation and for the Chair to sign a letter of appreciation in acceptance of the donation. The Robert and Ellen Streich Family Endowment donation will be used to purchase books and outreach materials for the adult literacy program at the Napa County Library Literacy Center.