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CITY OF COLTON AGENDAREPORT For Council Meeting of January 13, 1998 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: LEN WOOD, INTERIM CITY MANAGER FROM: DAVID MICHAEL DAVIS, CITY LIBRARIAN SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AN ADDITIONAL $1,635 IN "ADULT LITERACY FUNDS" AND AMEND THE ADOPTED BUDGET FOR A TOTAL FY 97/98 APPROPRIATION OF $17,240 DATE: DECEMBER 18, 1997 BACKGROUND: The Colton Public Library anticipated $15,605 in revenue from the "Adult Literacy Fund" for FY 97/98. This amount was included in the City's adopted budget for FY 97/98. However, the California State Library has approved an additional $1,635 in funding for this program. These grant funds are used to purchase literacy office supplies, special tutorial supplies, instructional materials, f` audiovisual and computer materials, and staff and tutor training. 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: No cost to City.' David Michael Davis, City Librarian RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that Council accept an additional $1,635 in "Adult Literacy Funds" and approve the resolution amending the adopted budget for a total FY 97/98 appropriation of $17,240.