REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on a Donation from the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends and Related Budget Amendment
Report
BACKGROUND
A public works contract for the Mission Branch Library Remodel Project was awarded in October 2017, and the renovated library re-opened on September 24, 2018. The Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends (Foundation) agreed to fundraise for the furnishings for the newly remodeled library.
On February 28, 2018, the City Council approved the appropriation of $170,500 from the Expendable Trust Funds for library furnishings with the goal to replenish these funds as Foundation donations are received.
The City received an initial $50,000 donation from the Foundation on June 28, 2018, which was accepted and appropriated by Council at the August 28, 2018 meeting. The City has now received another donation from the Foundation on September 18, 2018, in the amount of $100,000. Council adopted the "Donations to the City" Policy on October 2, 2018, which requires all donations to be reviewed and approved by the City Manager. The policy requires the City Manager to review reasons for the offer, conditions attached to the donation, potential liability to the City, the donor, or the public, its benefits and drawbacks, and any ongoing costs to the City, including estimated maintenance and repair.
DISCUSSION
The Foundation's $100,000 donation is a designated donation to the Library Department because it is to be used for a specified intended use (furnishings for the remodeled library) and does not have conditions attached (Attachment 1). Staff reviewed the donation letter and made the findings required to accept the donation pursuant to Council Policy. Accordingly, staff recommends acceptance of the donation and appropriation of the funds into the Library Trust - Donations Fund that will support Library-related activities. With this additional funding, a total of $150,000 has been received to offset the orig...
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