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Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000013 - Recognize Durham County Library Revenue from Durham Library Foundation
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Date Of BOCC Meeting: September 11, 2018
Request For Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to recognize $155,229 in revenue from the Durham Library Foundation as the full payment of library support funds for proposals submitted by the library.
The below funds for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 were voted on by the Durham Library Foundation Board of Directors on May 14, 2018 and unanimously approved to fund the following proposals:
- Humanities - $49,500
- Summer Reading - $25,000
- Library Youth Partners - $20,200
- Collection funds for e-books and e-audio - $25,000
- Comics Fest - $400
An additional $35,129 are allocated for other programs.
The Durham Library Foundation’s mission is to raise funds to provide a margin of excellence for the Durham County Library. This financial gift is an example of the Durham Library Foundation’s commitment to that mission.
Alignment With Strategic Plan: This aligns with Strategic Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient and Visionary Government, Customer Engagement and Responsiveness.
Resource Persons: Sara Stephens, Durham County Library Development Officer, and Karen Wells, Durham Library Foundation Executive Director.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board approve Budget Ordinance Amendment No. 19BCC000013 to recognize $155,229 in revenue from the Durham Library Foundation as the full payment of library support funds for proposals submitted by the library.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________