SUBJECT:
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Request Approval of State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement (Budget Impact - Neutral; grant revenue of $100,000)
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INITIATOR: DEPARTMENT:
Julia H. Sieg, Director Public Library System
DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:
Each year a State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement must be completed and signed prior to October 1, in order for the library to continue to qualify for the State Aid to Libraries grant. However, this year is different in that the State Aid online portal was not opened by the State until September 27th immediately before hurricane Helene struck Florida. As a result, State Aid receiving libraries were permitted to upload placeholders until an executed document could be secured.
The Certification of Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Materials form has been added to the process. Our library system meets these hours, service and access requirements. The library has met eligibility requirements and received this annual grant since 1965. The full eligibility requirements are identified in Florida Statutes, Chapter 257.
The total state funding allocation is dependent upon the amount appropriated by the State Legislature, annually, matching up to 25 cents on each local dollar expended. The local grant award is calculated based on local expenditures from two years prior.
The grant agreement and certification of hours have been approved as to form by the County Attorney. Attached is a copy of the Legal Request Memorandum, the State Aid to Libraries grant agreement and the Certification of Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Materials form.
BUDGET/IMPACT:
Neutral; actual State Aid to Libraries revenue has not been determined at this time; however, revenue is estimated to be approximately $100,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommended action
Motion to authorize the Chairman and Clerk of the Courts to execute the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement and the Chairman to sign the Certification of Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Materials form.
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