RESOLUTION NO. 2024-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING A $387,115 DONATION FROM THE JOYCE
GAMMON TRUST ESTATE TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD LIBRARY & CULTURAL
ARTS DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, OR DESIGNEE, TO APPROPRIATE $50,000 FROM A NEW LIBRARY & CULTURAL ARTS
DONATIONS SPECIAL REVENUE FUND TO SUPPORT DELIVERY SERVICES TO
HOMEBOUND PATRONS
WHEREAS, Joyce Gammon bequeathed a portion of her estate to the Carlsbad City Library to support delivery services to homebound patrons; and
WHEREAS, the Joyce Gammon donation of $387,115 will be deposited in a Library & Cultural Arts Donations Special Revenue Fund; and
WHEREAS, Library and Cultural Arts staff is requesting appropriation of $50,000 of the total donation now to support homebound services in accordance with Joyce Gammon's wishes; and WHEREAS, the remaining donation balance will be appropriated during the regular budget process or as needed to support homebound services.
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 a gift of $387,115 from the Joyce Gammon Trust Estate, which will be directed to the Library & Cultural Arts Donations Special Revenue Fund to be used in accordance with Joyce Gammon's wishes.
3. That the City Manager, or designee, is authorized to appropriate $50,000 of the donation to the Library & Cultural Arts Department's Fiscal Year 2024-25 operating budget to support delivery services for homebound patrons.