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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT FOR COUNCIL Mtt I INU OF TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Bill Smith — Community Services Director SUBJECT: Request Approval of Resolution, Authorizing the Filing of an Application for a California Cultural and Historic Endowment Grant for Improvements at the Carnegie Library DATE: January 5, 2006 BACKGROUND: The Community Services Department has been informed of a grant opportunity through the State of California, Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE). This funding can be used for the development of facilities to accentuate California's history and diverse culture. The Community Services Department, in conjunction with the City Engineer's Office, wishes to apply for this funding to incorporate a Cultural Arts Center concept into the Carnegie Library in Colton. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Carnegie Library remains a beautiful cornerstone of history and a symbol of Colton. The building, which will celebrate its 100 -year anniversary in 2008, is still very functional, and currently houses the Colton Musuem. This use, while worthwhile, does not lend itself to the full potential of the building, in the opinion of staff. Staff feels that by incorporating a Cultural Arts Center concept into the Library, we will be able to involve more of the community in the facility. The facility would potentially be home to community performing arts groups, joint -effort projects between the City and other entities, including the school district, town -hall meetings, and City programs, such as performance-based classes. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact to the City for the approval of this resolution. Financial impacts will be addressed if and when the grant is approved and facility planning begins. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: None CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that City Council approve Resolution R-, authorizing the filing of an application for a California Cultural and Historical Endowment Grant for improvements at the Carnegie Library. ATTACHMENT: Resolution REVIEW TEAM City Attorney: City Manager: Finance Director: OTHER: