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DATE:
December 15, 2015
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:
Mary Beth Hayes, Director of Library & Museum Services
SUBJECT:
DONATION OF $10,000 FROM THE ARCADIA MUSEUM FOUNDATION
FOR ARTIFACTS, SUPPLIES, AND PROGRAMMING AT THE GILB
MUSEUM OF ARCADIA HERITAGE
Recommendation: Accept
SUMMARY
The Arcadia Museum Foundation (“Foundation”) wishes to donate $10,000 to the Gilb
Museum of Arcadia Heritage (“Museum”) for artifacts, archival supplies, and educational
programming for the Museum and Museum Education Center.
DISCUSSION
The Foundation, as part of its ongoing support of the Museum’s mission to collect,
preserve, and recognize Arcadia’s heritage, is donating $10,000 for the following
purposes:
Purchase archival preservation supplies such as archival boxes, mylar
sleeves, and acid free envelopes and folders;
Support educational programming including Arcadia at the Movies,
cultural programming for families, and scout programming;
Purchase supplies and materials for the support of permanent and
temporary exhibits, including mounts and risers; and
Provide funds for the purchase of artifacts, historical documents, and
photographs that recognize and celebrate the City’s rich heritage.
The funds donated by the Foundation help the Museum and the City to provide high
quality programming, services, and exhibits for the citizens of Arcadia beyond the
current capacity of the City’s General Fund.
Accept Gift of $10,000 from the Arcadia Museum Foundation
December 15, 2015
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FISCAL IMPACT
Receipt of this donation will provide $10,000 for artifacts, archival supplies, and
educational programming for the Museum and Museum Education Center.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council accept a donation from the Arcadia Museum
Foundation in the amount of $10,000 for artifacts, supplies, and programming at the
Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.