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C. 20

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Cathy Sanford, Interim County Librarian
Date:	April 1, 2014

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Support Governor's January 2014 Budget Item # 120-215-001: Statewide Library Broadband Services

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/01/2014

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Cathy Sanford, 927-3201

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 1, 2014
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

SUPPORT Governor's January 2014 Budget Item # 120-215-001: Statewide Library Broadband Services, to allow public libraries to join a major high-speed broadband network operated by the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC), and AUTHORIZE the Chair of the Board to sign and send a letter in support of the $2.25 million in ongoing State General Fund money and a $1 million one-time allocation for equipment upgrades.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No matching County funds are required. Budget Item 6120-215-0001 would provide $2.25 million in ongoing General Fund money for public libraries to allow them to join a major high-speed broadband network, operated by the CENIC. An additional $1 million in one-time funding would be provided for the purpose of providing grants to libraries that may need additional assistance with the purchase of circuits or other augmentations, in order to join the CENIC network.

BACKGROUND:

Budget Item 6120-215-0001--For local assistance, California State Library, Program 20- Library Development Services--Statewide Library Broadband Services, $3,250,000

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Provisions:

1. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $2,250,000 is for California's public library branches to access a statewide, high-speed Internet network. As a condition of receiving this funding, the California State Library or local libraries shall secure additional non-General Fund resources as necessary to ensure that public libraries have access to a high-speed network.

2. Of the amount appropriated in this item, $1,000,000 is available on a one-time basis to provide grants to public libraries that require equipment upgrades to connect to a high-speed network. As a condition of receiving this funding, the California State Library or local libraries shall secure private donations, grants, or other non-General Fund resources as necessary to ensure that public libraries are able to connect to a high-speed network.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The County will be unable to advocate its position.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families: The additional funding would enhance the libraries ability to support library services for children and families by providing access, materials and programs that enrich lives.