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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12151992 - 1.64 106 41 . TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian DATE: December 2, 1992 SUBJECT: MATCHING FUNDS FOR LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDING SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION: .Authorize the Contra Costa County Library to apply for and accept California State Library funding for Project Second Chance in the amount of $24,383 for the period of January, 1993 through June 30, 1993 to: 1. Provide additional support for the computer-assisted Learning Center. 2. Improve the services to adult readers in the areas of support groups, activities and additional materials. 3. Develop a literacy oriented collection of videos for the Contra Costa County Library collection. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No matching funds are required. The Library's contribution would include supervision and assistance by Project Second Chance staff, training and support for volunteer tutors, and financial accounting through the office of Library Administrative Officer. Duplicating is also provided by the Library. BACKGROUND: Funds were made available to fifth year and beyond literacy programs during FY 1990-1991 via a bill known as AB 3381 (Baker). The amount available is based upon funds provided by the program's local library and government, and those raised by the program through community support and/or grants. Project Second Chance's certified amount to be matched at$1.00 for each $7.77 is$189,460. These funds must be used for enhancement and extension of present services. may � Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE: y►ti►tic. !®,Kf)f2. �)(l _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON DEC 15 199Z APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_OTHER_ V9-TE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND (/ UNANIMO US (ABSENT� _) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN. Attested DEC 15 1992 Contact: Rosemarie Roen, 646-6429 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board'o er ors and County Administrator cc: County Library County Auditor By Deputy Clerk GRo