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C. 60

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
Date:	June 26, 2018

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Costa

County

Subject:

Grant for $10,000 from the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 06/26/2018

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: June 26, 2018
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 $10,000 from the Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund to purchase new tables and chairs for the children's area of the Antioch Library for the period of July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Library Fund match.

BACKGROUND:

According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2006-2010, median household income in Antioch was $66,351, per capita income was $25,458, and the poverty rate for individuals is 13.4%. These figures demonstrate that the community here does not have a reservoir of resources available to them for leisure activities and entertainment. Families depend on the library to provide literacy learning activities and opportunities for their children.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

In interviews and town hall meetings conducted for the Library's current strategic plan, Antioch stakeholders and community members identified as a priority having a safe place to enjoy events and access information and services. By improving the overall appearance and comfort of the Children's Area of the Antioch Library, Goal 3 of the strategic plan can be achieved. Goal 3 states that: The Library delivers a consistent, high-quality and inviting experience at all points of contact.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The current furniture will not be replaced, making it difficult to provide an attractive, clean and safe environment for children and families using the library.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

These grant funds will create a warm and inviting space for the many children and their families that visit the Antioch Library.