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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 Page 2 of 2 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.