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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2e - Accept Donation from the Friends of the Museum DATE: August 1, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director Library and Museum Services SUBJECT: DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,585 FROM THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM FOR ARTIFACTS, SUPPLIES, AND PROGRAMMING AT THE GILB MUSEUM OF ARCADIA HERITAGE Recommended Action: Accept SUMMARY The Friends of the Museum (the “Friends”) wish to donate $8,585 to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage (“Museum”) for artifacts, archival supplies, and educational programming for the Museum and Museum Education Center. DISCUSSION In accordance with City Administrative Policy, all donations in excess of $1,000 shall be approved by the City Council. The Friends, as part of its support of the Museum’s mission to collect, preserve and recognize Arcadia’s heritage, is donating $8,585 for the following purposes:  Purchase archival preservation supplies such as archival boxes, Mylar sleeves, and acid free envelopes and folders;  Support educational programming, cultural programming for families, and school 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of permanent and temporary exhibits, including mounts and risers; and  Provide funds for the purchase of artifacts, historical documents, and photographs that recognize and celebrate the City’s rich heritage. Donation from the Friends of the Museum August 1, 2017 Page 2 of 2 th These funds were raised at their fundraising dinner for the Museum’s 15 Anniversary in October 2016. This donation by the Friends will 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. FISCAL IMPACT Receipt of this donation will provide $8,585 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 in the amount of $8,585 from the Friends of the Museum for artifacts, supplies, and programming at the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage.