REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Stephanie Beverage, Director of Library Services
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Approve and accept a donation from the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL); and appropriate $138,000 in the Donations Fund 103
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Statement of Issue:
The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL) are donating a total of $138,000 to the Huntington Beach Public Library. The $138,000 donation is for the purchase of books, ebooks and other materials for the collection. Donations exceeding $100,000 from a single source during the fiscal year require City Council approval.
Financial Impact:
The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library have already donated $100,000 in support of the collection for FY 2018/19, and another donation of $100,000 in support of the Library CIP Wayfinding Project. Accepting the $138,000 for the collection from the Friends of the HB Library will bring their total donations for the year to $338,000.
Recommended Action:
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Approve and appropriate $138,000 in the Donations Fund 103 from the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL).
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not accept and approve the donation and direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library (FOTL) are community volunteers who support the Huntington Beach Public Library through volunteer work, Gift Shop and Used Book sales, fundraising activities, and by encouraging gifts, endowments, and bequests to the Library. The group is instrumental in sustaining the Library as a vibrant and thriving learning center and cultural resource within the City. Every year, the Friends approve and donate a significant amount in support of the purchase of books, ebooks, magazines, databases and other digital resources. This year, the Friends approved a total donation of $238,000 specifically to support purchases for the Library collection.
Since 2002, FOTL has generously donated over $2.5 million to the Library for books, materials and equipment. By accepting this latest donation of $138,000, FOTL’s contributions to the Library are just short of $3 million total since 2002.
Environmental Status:
Not applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Maintain and enhance city service delivery
Improve quality of life
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