RECOMMENDATION(S):
RECEIVE status report on the proposed utilization of Measure X funds in the amount of $50,000 for the establishment of a countywide library foundation and CONSIDER providing input on foundation formation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No additional fiscal impact. The seed funding to support establishment of the Library Foundation of Contra Costa was previously allocated by the Board of Supervisors from Measure X local sales tax funds.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Library is currently supported by 29 different Friends of the Library and Library Foundation groups (See Attachment 1). All but two of them are registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The Library’s adult literacy program, Project Second Chance, also has a 501(c)(3) nonprofit support group called Project Second Chance, Inc.
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