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C. 18

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:	November 1, 2016

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Subject:

El Cerrito Library Donation of approximately $100,000 from the Eugene S. Troy Trust

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 11/01/2016

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:

Alison McKee 925-927-3290

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: November 1, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian to accept a restricted donation in an estimated amount of $100,000 from the Eugene S. Troy Trust, for the exclusive use in support of the El Cerrito Library.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The donation will provide $100,000 for library services that may include library open hours, purchase of library materials, and programming for the El Cerrito Library.

BACKGROUND:

Eugene S. Troy generously bequeathed 2% of his trust to the El Cerrito Library. He was a resident of Kensington and frequented several of the nearby public libraries and thus decided to support the El Cerrito Library through this gift from his estate. The approximate value of his donation is $100,000. The bequest will support library services that may include library open hours, purchase of library materials, and programming.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The Eugene S. Troy Trust bequest will not be received for the El Cerrito Library.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

Communities that are Safe and Provide a High Quality of Life for Children and Families: The Eugene S. Troy Trust bequest will support library services for children and families by providing access, materials and programs that enrich lives.