Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Monica Cepero
Department: County Administration Division: Libraries
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement and Grant Application Certification of Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Material between Broward County and the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same, in the estimated amount of $1,216,875; authorize the County Administrator to approve and execute amendments to the Grant Agreement, provided they do not impose any increased financial obligations on the County and subject to review by the Office of the County Attorney for legal sufficiency, and to take all administrative or budgetary actions to implement the grant and accept funding.
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Why Action is Necessary
The State requires that the Board of County Commissioners approve the Grant Agreement and execute a Certification of Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Material form to receive funding from the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program.
What Action Accomplishes
This action will enable the County to participate in the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2023.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE LIBRARIES DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Goal to "Enhance funding for Library programs and various life-long-learning opportunities for our residents and visitors."
The State Aid to Libraries Grant Program is administered by the State of Florida and is awarded to qualifying governing bodies throughout the State, pursuant to Florida Statutes Chapter 257 and the Florida Administrative Code Chapter IB-2.001, for the purpose of operating and maintaining libraries. The Libraries Division has been receiving State Aid funds since 1974. As in past years, a defin...
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