HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05062014 - C.27RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $6,000
from Target Corporation to provide early childhood reading materials, equipment and programs for the Antioch, El
Cerrito and Hercules libraries for the period September 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
Target Corporation awards annual grants to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations to support early childhood
reading birth through 3rd grade. Children prepare to read long before they enter school. They need a variety of
literacy skills to become readers and achieve success in school. By providing books, equipment, programs and child
friendly environments with a variety of educational experiences, the library assists parents in helping their children
develop early literacy skills.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Library will not be able to provide early literacy programs if the funds are not awarded.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Funds received will promote literacy, language development and reading readiness among children ages birth
through five thereby supporting outcome #1 established in the Children's Report Card: Children Ready for and
Succeeding in School.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/06/2014 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: May 6, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 27
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:May 6, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and Accept a Grant in the Amount of $6,000 from Target Corporation