HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11c - Donation to the Arcadia Public Library for the Purchase of Books
DATE: March 2, 2021
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Darlene Bradley, Director Library & Museum Services
Prepared by Pat Smith, Library Services Manager
SUBJECT: DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FROM THE RICHARD C.
SEAVER ’78 TRUST FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOOKS FOR THE
ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Recommendation: Accept
SUMMARY
The Richard C. Seaver ’78 Trust wishes to donate $5,000 to the Arcadia Public Library,
specifically requesting that this donation be used for the purchase of books. Pursuant to
City policy, any donation of $1,000 or more shall be approved by the City Council. It is
recommended that the City Council accept the donation.
DISCUSSION
The Richard C. Seaver ’78 Trust has offered a $5,000 donation to the Arcadia Public
Library specifically for the purchase of new books for the Adult collection. New books are
among the most sought after and popular items in the Library’s collection. Generous cash
donations such as this help the Library increase the number of new books available to
the citizens of Arcadia beyond the current capacity of the City’s General Fund.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”), and it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the
environment. Thus, this matter is exempt under CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Library’s collection is enhanced by the additional $5,000 of new materials that will be
enjoyed by the public.
Donation of $5,000 from the Richard C. Seaver ’78 Trust
March 2, 2021
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a
project and is therefore, exempt under, the California Environmental Quality Act
(“CEQA”); and accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from the Richard C. Seaver ’78
Trust for the purchase of books for the Arcadia Public Library.