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C.48

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Anne Cain, Librarian
Date:	February 24, 2009

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Public Library Innovation Grant

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 02/24/2009

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Susan A. Bonilla, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:

Anne Cain (925) 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: February 24, 2009
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to partner with the City of Lafayette to accept a grant in the amount of $50,350 from the International City Management Association (ICMA) to provide technology and resources for emergency preparedness education and response in the new Lafayette Library and Learning Center (LLLC). (no matching funds required)

FISCAL IMPACT:

No matching funds are required.

BACKGROUND:

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is scheduled to open in late Fall 2009. The City's new Emergency Operation Center (EOC) will be located in the new library. The partnership formed through this grant will expand the City's capabilities to respond to local and regional emergencies and will provide opportunities for the library to present emergency readiness education and training to residents, organizations and businesses.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Specifically, the Contra Costa County Library will:

• Form a new partnership with the City of Lafayette to take an active role in emergency preparedness
• Assist the EOC in providing critical information to the community before, during and after a disaster
• Provide training programs and other educational opportunities to the community in emergency readiness and response
• Offer collections in multiple formats in a variety of emergency related topics
• Work with the City and the EOC to provide Web services that provide information and services prior to and during an emergency
• Work with the business community and neighborhood groups to provide information on workplace and neighborhood safety and response
• Use disaster anniversaries as educational opportunities
• Use existing and develop additional outreach opportunities and assistive technology to ensure that vital emergency information reaches the community’s most vulnerable residents
• Participate in the development of a community network to provide essential services during and after an emergency
• Work with the City to create and maintain a registry of emergency community volunteers