Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Libraries
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE 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, for the State Aid to Libraries Grant Program for the purpose of operating public library services; and authorize the County Administrator to make modifications to the agreement or application, if necessary, and to take all administrative or budgetary actions to implement the grant and accept funding; and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same.
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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 2021.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE LIBRARIES DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
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 definite award amount is not yet available and the State has not provided an estimate of the award. In 2020, Brow...
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