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C. 25

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:	December 19, 2017

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Grant in the amount of $75,000 from Sunlight Giving Foundation

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/19/2017

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Walt Beveridge (925) 608-7730

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: December 19, 2017
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $75,000 from Sunlight Giving Foundation to provide materials and supplies for the early literacy spaces in twelve of Contra Costa County Libraries for the period December 1, 2017 through November 30, 2018.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Library Fund match.

BACKGROUND:

Sunlight Giving supports organizations that create and maintain safe spaces for children and families, and has a particular interest in ensuring that safe places are offered in all neighborhoods and communities. Their mission is to sustain healthy families and strong communities. Sunlight Giving supports local and national organizations that provide basic services to low-income families with children ages 0-5 in vulnerable communities throughout the United States. This is the second time Contra Costa County Library has received funds from Sunlight Giving.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The early literacy spaces in twelve libraries will not receive new materials and supplies to better serve children aged 0-5.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

These grant funds will create warm and inviting spaces for the many thousands of children aged 0-5 that visit the Antioch, Bay Point, Concord, Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Martinez, Pittsburg, Pinole, Prewett (in Antioch), Rodeo and San Pablo Libraries.