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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For Council Meeting of March 17, 1998 I TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY APPROVAL: HENRY T. GARCIA, CITY MANAGEV FROM: DAVID MICHAEL DAVIS, CITY LIBRARIAN SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT IF AWARDED, A CALIFORNIA LIBRARY SERVICES ACT "CALIFORNIA LITERACY CAMPAIGN" GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $17,000 FOR FY 98199 DATE: MARCH 4, 1998 BACKGROUND: The Colton Public Library is eligible to apply for CLSA literacy funding in the amount of approximately $17,000 from the California State Library for FY 98/99. This program is coordinated at the Main Library. This year, the State will match a yet to be specified amount for each local dollar allocated towards literacy and, in addition, the state will include as part of the match any other state and federal grant dollars Colton Public Library has been awarded. Last year, the match was approximately $1 state CLSA for every $4.75 local, state, and federal. If the match remains similar and we are awarded funding, we would receive approximately $17,000. Funds will be utilized for office supplies, special tutorial supplies, promotional materials, staff training, the purchase of books, audiovisual and computer materials. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Colton Public Library recognizes that a continuing demand exists for one-to-one instruction in basic reading and writing skills for adults. According to the California Department of Education, 20% of the adult population 16 years and older cannot read. This is the population that the Colton Public Library's literacy program seeks to serve. ALTERNATIVES: Without such grant funding, a literacy program of such dimensions could only otherwise be continued with the City's general fund. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. General fund monies already allocated as part of the Library's FY 98/99 budget will be used to establish the match figure as well as other state and federal grant dollars awarded. Should local, state, or federal funding increase or decrease over the course of FY 98/99, the CLSA grant amount would change proportionately. David Michael Davis, City Librarian RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council authorize the City to apply for, and accept if awarded, a California Library Services Act "California Literacy Campaign" grant in the amount of approximately $17,000 for FY 98/99. The Colton Public Library Board of Trustees has reviewed this matter and concurs with this recommendation. Page 1 of 1 hem # 7