DATE: April 7, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Library Services
SUBJECT
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Adopt Resolutions Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate 1) Up to $350,000 Annually in Funding from the California State Library and 2) Up to $350,000 Annually in Donations, Contributions, and Grants from Various Groups and Individuals for Library Services and Programs through the End of Fiscal Year 2028-29
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council adopts resolutions (Attachments II and III) authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate up to $350,000 annually in grant funding from the California State Library and up to $350,000 annually in donations, contributions, and grants from various groups and individuals to support the operation of Library services and programs through the end of Fiscal Year 2028-29.
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SUMMARY
Library staff continuously seek outside funding to support programs and services. External contributions, donations and grants play an important role in supplementing City resources and allowing the Library to respond to emerging needs and opportunities throughout the year.
Staff is seeking authorization to accept $350,000 annually from the State Library and $350,000 annually from other sources. This level of authorization provides sufficient flexibility to accommodate anticipated donations and potential growth in monetary support while ensuring funds can continue to be used to enhance services for the community. Staff is seeking authorization for these levels for the next three (3) Fiscal Years (Fiscal Year 2026-27, Fiscal Year 2027-28, and Fiscal Year 2028-29). With Council approval of the attached resolutions, staff will appropriate these additional funds when available and provide services and programs per the requirements of the donations and grants.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution: State Library
Attachment III Resolution: Other Sources