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County Administrator's Report 10. 27.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/22/2016
Issue: Approval of State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement
From:	Todd Humble
Department:	Library Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Approval of the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement - Todd Humble, Library Services Department Director

That the Board approve the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State, and Escambia County Board of Commissioners (BCC), for and on behalf of West Florida Public Libraries:

A. Approve the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State, and Escambia County Board of Commissioners (BCC), for and on behalf of West Florida Public Libraries;

B. Authorize the Chairman of the BCC to sign the Agreement

Section (37) Mandated Conditions, that "This Agreement shall be construed, performed and enforced in all respects in accordance with the laws and rules of Florida. Venue or location for any legal action arising under this Agreement will be in Leon County, Florida.";

C. Authorize the Chair of the West Florida Public Libraries Board of Governance to sign the Agreement; and

D. Authorize the Clerk of the Court to sign the Agreement.

[Funding: The State Aid to Libraries Program provides annual funding to eligible recipients for the operation and maintenance of public libraries. The funds will be included in the Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Annual Budget for the West Florida Public Libraries when received. Fiscal Year 2016/2017 Estimated Grants Appropriation to benefit Escambia County is $124,818, up to $159,102, depending upon State legislative funding decisions]

BACKGROUND:

Pursuant to 257.17, Florida Statutes, the State Aid to Libraries Program provides annual funding to eligible recipients for the operation and maintenance of public libraries. The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services is the administrator that implements the program.

In accordance with the program requirements, the Division requires that the governing body of the library system make application and certify eligibility for receipt of said funding. The Division has designated the West Florida Public Libraries Board of Governance as the governing body of the West Florida Public Libraries with authority to certify eligibility for grant funds. As the designated fiscal agent for the West Florida Public Libraries, the County will have the authority to receive and disburse said funds in accordance with the program requirements.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

The funds will be included in the FY 2016-2017 annual budget for the West Florida Public Libraries when received. FY 2016-2017 Estimated Grants Appropriation to benefit Escambia County is $139,593 depending upon State legislative funding decisions.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Agreement was reviewed and approved by Kristin D. Hual, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Board of Governance will coordinate with the Library Director to complete all implementation requirements.

Attachments
State to Libraries Grant Agreement