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County Administrator's Report 13. 42.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/24/2015
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 and authorize the Chairman of the West Florida Public Libraries 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.)

[Funding: The funds will be included in the Fiscal Year 2015/2016 Annual Budget for the West Florida Public Libraries when received. Fiscal Year 2015/2016 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 15-16 annual budget for the West Florida Public Libraries when received. FY 15-16 Estimated Grants Appropriation to benefit Escambia County is $124,818 up to $159,102 depending upon State legislative funding decisions.

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 2015-2016 State Aid Grant Agreement