HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03112014 - C.22RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the
amount of $600 from the Asian/Pacific American Librarians' Association to provide materials and services to the
Hercules Library for the period April 1 through November 30, 2014.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1980, the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association was incorporated in 1981 and formally
affiliated with the American Library Association in 1982. If funded, this grant will enable the Hercules Library to hire
the Raq Filipina vocalist to perform at the library in celebration of Philippine Independence Day. Portions of the grant
funds will be used to purchase children's library materials about Asian Pacific culture and traditions
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the grant is not accepted then the programs and purchasing of materials will not occur.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
This program supports outcome number five, "Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for
Children and Families". Free cultural events and library materials that inform and entertain families contribute to
creating a high-quality life for all.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 03/11/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Gail McPartland,
925-927-3204
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: March 11, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 22
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Cathy Sanford, Interim County Librarian
Date:March 11, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply For and Accept a Grant From the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association