HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02242009 - C.48RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to partner with the City of
Lafayette to accept a grant in the amount of $50,350 from the International City
Management Association (ICMA) to provide technology and resources for emergency
preparedness education and response in the new Lafayette Library and Learning Center
(LLLC). (no matching funds required)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No matching funds are required.
BACKGROUND:
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is scheduled to open in late Fall 2009. The City's
new Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be located in the new library. The partnership
formed through this grant will expand the City's capabilities to respond to local and regional
emergencies and will provide opportunities for the library to present emergency readiness
education and training to residents, organizations and businesses.
Specifically, the Contra Costa County Library will:
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/24/2009 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Anne Cain (925)
927-3201
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 24, 2009
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Celicia Nelson , Deputy
cc:
C.48
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Anne Cain, Librarian
Date:February 24, 2009
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Public Library Innovation Grant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
• Form a new partnership with the City of Lafayette to take an active role in emergency
preparedness
• Assist the EOC in providing critical information to the community before, during and after
a disaster
• Provide training programs and other educational opportunities to the community in
emergency readiness and response
• Offer collections in multiple formats in a variety of emergency related topics
• Work with the City and the EOC to provide Web services that provide information and
services prior to and during an emergency
• Work with the business community and neighborhood groups to provide information on
workplace and neighborhood safety and response
• Use disaster anniversaries as educational opportunities
• Use existing and develop additional outreach opportunities and assistive technology to
ensure that vital emergency information reaches the community’s most vulnerable residents
• Participate in the development of a community network to provide essential services
during and after an emergency
• Work with the City to create and maintain a registry of emergency community volunteers