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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1f - Donation of $1,500 for Library Services Page 1 of 2 DATE: April 18, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director of Library and Museum Services SUBJECT: DONATION OF $1,500 FROM THE LEE FAMILY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS AND MATERIALS Recommendation: Accept SUMMARY Mrs. Lee and her family regularly visit the Arcadia Public Library and think it is the best library around. To show their gratitude and appreciation for the Library, they are making a $1,500 cash donation to the Library for the purchase of new materials. DISCUSSION The Lee family visits the Library two to three times a week with their children. They love all that the Library has to offer and would like to make a $1,500 cash donation for new materials. This generous gift will allow the Library to purchase $1,500 in additional new books and materials for the public. All gifts to the Library over $1,000 are subject to approval by the City Council pursuant to City Charter Section 809(d). FISCAL IMPACT The Library has a finite Materials budget and generous cash donations such as this $1,500 will allow for additional materials to be purchased that can be enjoyed by the public. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council accept a cash donation of $1,500 from the Lee family for the purchase of books and materials. Donation of $1,500 to the Library April 18, 2017 Page 2 of 2