Item:
Title
Budget Ordinance Amendment No.26BCC005 to Recognize a Grant Award of $6,883 from the Durham Library Foundation, Increasing the total Funding to $177,883.
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 28, 2025
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC005 to recognize a grant award of $6,883 from the Durham Library Foundation, increasing the total funding to $177,883. The grant will support programs and services provided by the Durham County Library.
The Durham Library Foundation Board of Directors and Grants Review Committee have approved funding for 14 grant proposals submitted for FY 2025-2026. In total, $177,883 will be awarded to support Durham County Library’s outstanding programs, events, and initiatives that enrich and serve the Durham community.
This grant award is not only an investment in Durham County Library but also a shared commitment to the County’s strategic vision. The funding will enable expanded access to vital programs and services that promote equity, wellness, and opportunity for all residents.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with Goal Two of Durham County’s Strategic Plan: Empowered Community
Resource Persons: Assistant County Manager, Tammie Hall and Library Development Officer, Sara Stephens
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 26BCC005 to recognize a grant award of $6,883 from the Durham Library Foundation, increasing the total funding to $177,883. The grant will support programs and services provided by the Durham County Library.
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County Manager: ____________________________