Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Bertha Henry
Department: County Administration Division: Libraries
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment to the LSTA Grant Agreement for project 20-LSTA-B-02 between the County and the Florida Department of State (“Grant Agreement”); authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same; and authorize the County Administrator to enter into future amendments to the Grant Agreement that do not impose new financial obligations on the County or extend the term of the Grant Agreement, subject to review for legal sufficiency by the Office of the County Attorney, and to take all necessary budgetary and administrative actions to implement the Grant Agreement.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board approval is necessary to amend the Grant Agreement.
What Action Accomplishes
This action revises the documentation required for grant deliverables.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
None.
Summary Explanation/Background
THE BROWARD COUNTY LIBRARIES DIVISION RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THIS ITEM.
This item supports the Board’s Goal to “Enhance funding for Library programs and various lifelong learning opportunities for our residents and visitors.” The Florida Department of State and the Broward County entered into a grant agreement for the implementation of a Library Services and Technology Act grant for Career Online High School, approved by the Board on January 12, 2021 (Item No. 30). The scope of work for this project includes scholarships for 38 eligible adults to earn a high school diploma. It also includes wrap around services such as guidance of professional librarians and literacy staff, free computer access, Internet and digital literacy classes, job search and resume writing workshops, and referrals to community organizations.
This amendment to the agreement revises the County’s documentation requirements for the completion of the deliverables. No other terms of the original Grant Agreement have changed. The County Attorney’s Office has approved as to form.
Source of Additional Information
Allison Grubbs, Interim Director, 954-357-7377
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No Fiscal Impact