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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1e - Donation from the Arcadia Public Library FoundationV~ � GPLIFORNf 9��f _ a ❑--p..... a glue 5, 903 "'°ntty °f STAFF REPORT Library and Museum Services Department DATE: June 17, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library & Museum Services SUBJECT: DONATION OF $21,350 FROM THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION FOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT THE LIBRARY Recommendation: Accept SUMMARY The Arcadia Public Library Foundation (the "Foundation "), as part of its ongoing mission to support the Library's goals and objectives, is donating $21,350 to the Library for programs and services. DISCUSSION All gifts to the Library over $1,000 are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to City Charter Section 809(d). The funds being donated will be used for the following purposes: • Kaleidoscope Music Concert Series: This very popular series will include four concerts featuring world -class musicians. The series coordinator, Paul Stein, is a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. • English Conversation Class: Funds will be used to provide tutoring materials and the monthly Easy English News for the English Conversation Class held at the Library each Monday. These materials enrich the class experience for both the tutors and the approximately 100 students who attend each week. • Chinese Language Materials: Funds will be used to purchase additional materials for the very popular Chinese Language Collection. • Live Homework Help /Tutor.com: This will be the ninth year of providing access to this online resource, which provides excellent one -on -one online tutoring to students of all ages. For the sixth year in a row, the total cost will be shared equally by the Library and the Arcadia Unified School District. Arcadia Public Library Foundation Donation June 17, 2014 Page 2 of 2 FISCAL IMPACT Receipt of these funds will provide $21,350 for Library programs, materials, and services. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept the donation of $21,350 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs and services at the Library. ApprQved- Dominic La��are�t� City Manager