To: Board of Supervisors
From: Libraries
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT:
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Supplemental Budget Request for County Library Budget Unit 1500621 for a Delivery Van for the Library-At-Your-Door Program (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached supplemental budget request for Budget Unit 1500621 in the amount of $50,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2023-24. (4/5 Vote Required)
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Library Fund (1500)
Humboldt Library Foundation
DISCUSSION:
In March 2022, the Humboldt County Library received a $50,000 check for the Humboldt Library Foundation for the purchase of a delivery van for the Library-At-Your-Door program. Public Works Motor Pool was unable to source a vehicle in FY 2021-22 or in FY 2022-23 due to supply chain issues. Public Works Motor Pool is now able to acquire the vehicle in the current FY. However, the library neglected to include these funds in the FY 2023-24 budget. The Library is now asking your Board to approve a supplemental budget request to transfer funds from the Library's fund balance to the fixed asset line 8771 in the Library budget, 1500621, for FY 2023-24.
The Humboldt County Library has designed a robust home delivery program, Library-At-Your- Door, expected to start in Fall 2023. The program will serve seniors in congregate and assisted living facilities, as well as individuals with challenges getting to the library. The Humboldt Library Foundation raised $50,000 to purchase a fuel-efficient customized cargo van to deliver books and materials to the doorstep of some of Humboldt County's most vulnerable residents
The Library is piloting the project in Arcata, Eureka, and Fortuna. Card holders in these communities can use their library account to order materials online or over the phone and the requested materials will be delivered to their door.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Expenditures (Fund, Budget Unit)
FY23-2...
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