Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 3.6. 3/26/2024 File #: 24-0187
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Amy Harpster, Interim Library Services Director
1. SUBJECT
Appropriation of $36,000 in designated donation funding received from the Friends of Orange Public Library.
2. SUMMARY
Donation funds from the Friends of Orange Public Library will be used to enhance and expand the Library’s collections, programming, and resources.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Accept into the City’s revenue budget $36,000 in donation funds from the Friends of Orange Public Library to:
100.2001.48390.19990 General Fund Donations
2. Authorize the appropriation of $36,000 to Friends of Orange Public Library:
100.2001.53301.19990 General Fund Library Books $20,800 100.2001.53340.19990 General Fund Craft Supplies $3,000 100.2004.51423.19990 General Fund Maint/Contracts $6,500 100.2016.53340.19990 General Fund Craft Supplies $4,200 100.2017.53340.19990 General Fund Craft Supplies $1,500
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City. The additional revenue received from the Friends of Orange Public Library will fund the expense for these services.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community e: Develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to enhance and promote quality of life programs, projects, and services.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Friends of Orange Public Library (Friends) are donating $36,000 to meet various Library needs, including:
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Item #: 3.6. 3/26/2024 File #: 24-0187
· $17,300 to provide digital resources for the public.
· $10,000 to purchase nonfiction materials for all ages for the three Library locations. · $5,700 for programs and exhibits for all ages for the three Library locations. · $3,000 for professional development and staff training.
The Orange Public Library will publicize the Friends’contributions in a variety of ways, including bookplates and plaques where appropriate, and credit for programming support on the Library’s website, flyers, and social media.
7. ATTACHMENTS
· None
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