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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For Council Meeting of October 20, 1992 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: David Michael Davis, City Librarian SUBJECT: Authorization To Accept a California Date: October 5, 1992 Department of Education Local Assistance Library Grant in the Amount of $3,734 and to Establish New Revenue and Expenditure Accounts BACKGROUND The Colton Public Library has been granted $3,734 in California Department of Education Local Assistance Grant funding. These funds will be used to supplement the library's current literacy services. Activities will include: (1) purchase of supplementary instructional materials and supplies, (2) in-service training for personnel, and (3) counseling and guidance services. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 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 grant funding, such a program can only otherwise be continued with the City's General Fund. FINANCIAL IMPACT This is a no -obligation item to the City. No local matching funds are required. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that Council authorize the City to accept a California Department of Education Local Assistance Grant in the amount of $3,734 and to establish new revenue and expenditure accounts. The Colton Public Library Board of Trustees has reviewed this matter and concurs with this recommend uion. City Manager's Concurrence Mark Lewis, City Manager Attachments Page 1 of --- 1 Program Budget Item No.