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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2m: Accept $1,000 Gift from Arcadia Chinese Association for Library Programs and MaterialsSTAFF REPORT Library and Museum Services Department July 6, 2010 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Carolyn Garner - Reagan, Director of Library and Museum Services J Prepared by Darlene Bradley, Library Services Manager _ SUBJECT: Gift of $1,000.00 from the Arcadia Chinese Association for programs and materials for the Library. Recommendation: Accept the donation SUMMARY The Arcadia Chinese Association made a gift of $1,000.00 to the Library on June 16, 2010 for support of the annual Children's Summer Reading Program. DISCUSSION The gift of $1,000.00 to the Children's Summer Reading Program will be used to purchase additional books and program materials, helping to meet the high demand for materials during this very popular annual program. With the exception of Library staff and facilities, the Summer Reading Program is solely funded by donations from the Friends of the Arcadia Public Library and the community at large. All gifts to the Library are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to City Charter article VIII section 809 (d). FISCAL IMPACT There is no impact to the City's budget. The Library Board approves expenditures of all donations. RECOMMENDATION Accept the donation of $1000.00 to the Arcadia Public Library from the Arcadia Chinese Association for libra programs and materials. APPROVED: '!bald P- man, Cit anager Page 1 of 1