DATE: January 17, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Library Services
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Appropriate $200,000 from Edward Martins to Support the Purchase of a Techmobile for the Hayward Public Library
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Council adopts a resolution (Attachment I) authorizing the City Manager to accept and appropriate $200,000 from Edward Martins to support the purchase of a Techmobile for the Hayward Public Library.
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SUMMARY
Edward Martins has been a well-known local figure, practicing law and serving in a variety of roles in the Hayward community. In 2020, he and his wife Donna donated $250,000 towards the purchase of a bookmobile for the Hayward Public Library. Based on the success of the bookmobile, which has now been in service for over a year, and based on the known technology needs in the City, the Library plans to introduce mobile tech services. Mr. Martins would like to contribute funds towards the purchase of a Techmobile. His first donation towards this purchase is $200,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution