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County Administrator's Report 10. 19.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	10/09/2014
Issue: Approval of State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement
From:	Darlene Howell
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement - Darlene Howell, Library Administrator

That the Board approve the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement and authorize the Chairman of the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance and the Clerk to sign the Agreement. (The State Aid to Libraries Program provides annual funding to eligible recipients for the operation and maintenance of public libraries.)

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. TheDivision has designated the West Florida Public Library Board of Governance as the governing body of the West Florida Public Library System with authority to certify elibibility for grant funds. As the designated fiscal agent for the West Florida Public Library System, 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 14/15 annual budget for the West Florida Public Library System.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

N/A

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
WFPL 2014-2015 State Aid Grant Agreement