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Meeting Date: 4/4/2016
Approved 7-0
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE: 4/4/2016
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Fred A. Wilson, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Stephanie Beverage, Director of Library Services
SUBJECT: Approve and accept donation of $112,475.00 from the Friends of the Huntington
Beach Public Library to provide for the purchase of library materials and to
support Library Literacv Services
Statement of Issue:
The Friends of the Huntington Beach Public Library continue their strong support for the Library,
with an additional donation of $ 112,475.00 in support of the collection and Literacy Services. This
donation, combined with an earlier donation of $100,000, brings the total donation from the Friends
for the year to $212,475.00, requiring Council acceptance and approval.
Financial Impact:
The size of this donation requires Council approval per Resolution 2014-69, Section 9.
Recommended Action:
Approve and accept the donation of $112,475.00 from the Friends of the Huntington Beach Public
Library, designating $107,000 to Adult Donations 10350102.64455 and $5,475 to Literacy
Donations 10350105.63100.
Alternative Action(s):
Do Not approve and accept the donation.
Analysis:
This generous donation will help support the Library collection and our Literacy Services. The
Friends have already donated $100,000.00 this year, bringing their total donation to $212,475.00
for the year so far.
Environmental Status:
Not Applicable
Strategic Plan Goal:
Improve quality of life
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