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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3c - Gift from Arcadia Public Library Foundation"EM DATE: June 16, 2015 STAFF REPORT Library and Museum Services Department TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library & Museum Services SUBJECT: GIFT OF $1,950 FROM THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 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 $1,950 to the Library for purchase of materials for the English Conservation Class held at the Library. 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 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. FISCAL IMPACT Receipt of these funds will provide $1,950 for materials for the Library. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended the City Council accept the gift of $1,950 from the Arcadia Public Library Foundation for programs and materials for the Library. Approved: Dominic LazzarAd City Manager