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C. 59
To: Board of Supervisors
From: Alison McKee, County Librarian
Date: June  7, 2022
The Seal of Contra Costa County, CA
Contra
Costa
County
Subject: Grant to the Library in the Amount of $10,000 from Keller Canyon Mitigation Grant Fund

APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On:   06/07/2022
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  7, 2022
Monica Nino, County Administrator
 
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 Keller Canyon Mitigation Grant Fund to provide furniture for the Teen and Children’s area at the Antioch Library, for the period June 30, 2022 through July 1, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Library Fund match.

BACKGROUND:

The Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Fund (KCMF) process was established in August 1992, and funds are used to mitigate effects of the landfill site by funding community-based organizations and County Departments for programs in the following areas: youth services, code enforcement, community beautification, public safety, and community services.  
  

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
The Keller Canyon Mitigation Fund has provided funding to the Antioch Library for a variety of projects since 2015. These programs have enhanced access to literacy materials, cultural experiences, and enhanced the community’s enjoyment of the library facility.  
  
The Antioch Library will use the funds to purchase, deliver and install two cafe style tables with electrical troughs and four stools for each table.   
  
Families depend on the library to provide literacy learning activities and opportunities for their children. By improving the overall appearance and comfort of the Children and Teen Areas 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 Antioch Library will not be able to provide new furniture for to children and teens area.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

This grant will meet the outcome:   
Children Ready for and Succeeding in School:   
This funding will greatly improve children’s and teen areas in the branch by creating additional attractive space and in the library to welcome children, teens and their families to explore library resources, work on homework and hold tutoring sessions. The furniture will also provide workstation space with electrical outlets to enable teens to use laptops and other technology while in the library. These grant funds will also create a warm and inviting space for many children and their families that visit the Antioch Library.   

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