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 26-ST-02, between Broward County and the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program (Exhibit 1), in the estimated amount of $1,037,392, for the purpose of operating and maintaining public libraries, for the period October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026; and authorize the County Administrator to execute amendments to the Grant Agreement, provided they do not impose any increased financial obligations on the County and subject to review and approval 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; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Grant Agreement and the related required certification (Exhibit 2).
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is necessary to approve the Grant Agreement, Certification of Credentials, and the Certification of Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Materials.
What Action Accomplishes
These actions will enable the County to participate in the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program for the State of Florida's Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE LIBRARIES DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
This item supports the Board's Goal to "Cultivate community culture, arts, recreation and life-long learning."
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 Section 257, for the purpose of operating and maintaining libraries.
The State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreem...
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