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County Administrator's Report 12. 30.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	06/16/2016
Issue: Approval of Amendment to State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement
From:	Jennifer Yannuzzi
Department:	Library Services
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

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

That the Board take the following action regarding the State Aid to Libraries Grant Amendment Number 1 to the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State, and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), for and on behalf of West Florida Public Library System:

A. Approve, subject to Legal review and sign-off, Amendment Number 1 to the Grant Agreement between the State of Florida, Department of State, and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners for and on behalf of West Florida Public Library System;

B. Authorize the Chairman of the BCC to sign the Amendment;

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

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

The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, has recalculated Operating Grant amounts determining that Escambia County is eligible to receive additional funding for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.

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. On September 24, 2015 the Board approved the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 State Aid to Libraries Grant, and authorized the Chair of the West Florida Public Libraries Board of Governance and the Clerk to sign the Amendment. The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, has recalculated Operating Grant amounts determining that Escambia County is eligible to receive additional funding for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

In addition to the $135,223 originally awarded to the West Florida Public Library System, the approval of the Board will allow for a second grant payment in the amount of $246.

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
BCC Minutes 09 24 2015
State Aid to Libraries Grant FY2015-2016
Amendment to State Aid to Libraries FY2015-2016