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a. Approve and authorize the Library Director and/or her Designee to accept a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $250,000 to purchase a new North County Bookmobile; and
b. Approve and authorize the Library Director and/or her Designee to sign an agreement with Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc., effective March 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $370,000 to construct and deliver the Bookmobile.
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RECOMMENDATION/SUMMARY:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Library Director and/or her Designee to accept a grant from the California State Library in the amount of $250,000 to purchase a new North County Bookmobile; and
b. Approve and authorize the Library Director and/or her Designee to sign an agreement with Farber Specialty Vehicles, Inc., effective March 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $370,000 to construct and deliver the Bookmobile.
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Free Libraries provides three Bookmobiles to serve areas of the County unable to effectively reach, access, or use a branch library. Included in a regular rotation of stops are communities with no branch building, schools, senior living facilities, and other community gathering areas. The Bookmobile serving the North area of the County is a 1993 Thomas Bus, with frequent breakdowns, and significant time off the road for repairs.
In April 28, 2020, the Monterey County Free Libraries applied for a grant from the California State Library, was granted the award and will receive complete funding for $250,000 by June 23. 2021. In addition, on June 6, 2020, a Capital Improvement Project was created to replace the North County Bookmobile, with an estimated project cost of $370,000. As part of the County budget process for FY 2020-21 the Board of Supervisors approved the funding of the difference - in the amount of $120,000.
State Grant $250,000
CIP funding $120,000
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