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C. 95

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Alison McKee, County Librarian
Date:	December 13, 2022

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Bequest to the County Library from the Estate of Francis Joseph Thomas

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 12/13/2022

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

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

ABSENT:

John Gioia, District I 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 13, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian to accept a bequest to the County Library in the amount of $377.964.62 from the estate of Francis Joseph Thomas as administered by the Diablo Valley Foundation for Aging, Executor, effective October 26, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Library Fund. Acceptance of the bequest will make available $377.964.62 on a one-time basis for supplemental library needs and services.

BACKGROUND:

On November 7, 2022, the library received funds from the estate of Francis Joseph Thomas in the amount of $377,964.62. The check was received from Diablo Valley Foundation for the Aging, Executor of the estate. The distribution is to the County Library and is designated as for the exclusive use of the County Library. There are no other conditions associated with the bequest.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved the funds cannot be accepted.