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a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries ("MCFL") to accept donations totaling $108,761 for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and
b. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries ("MCFL") to accept donations totaling $2,200 for purchase of food and supplies for staff training, and
c. Authorize the Director of the MCFL to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations.
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RECOMMENDATION/SUMMARY:
a. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries ("MCFL") to accept donations totaling $108,761 for purchase of library materials, programs, and supplies, and
b. Authorize and approve the Director of the Monterey County Free Libraries ("MCFL") to accept donations totaling $2,200 for purchase of food and supplies for staff training, and
c. Authorize the Director of the MCFL to take all steps necessary to implement purchasing or otherwise utilizing these donations.
DISCUSSION:
Monterey County Free Libraries is very fortunate to have dedicated non-profit and community support groups who regularly donate funds toward library materials, programs, and supplies. These include Friends of the Library groups at many branches, and the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries.
From June 1, 2024 to September 1, 2024, the following donations were received by MCFL:
6/4/24 Foundation for the Monterey County Free Libraries $61,725.00
6/4/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
6/17/24 Friends of the Marina Library $1,002.21
6/25/24 Friends of the Marina Library $1,087.19
7/11/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
7/18/24 Friends of the Carmel Valley Library $321.85
8/21/24 Foundation for the Monterey County Free Libraries $43,025.00
9/1/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
9/1/24 Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library $400.00
In addition to supporting public programs, materials, and supplies, ...
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