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a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Loaves, Fishes and Computers (LFC), a non-profit corporation, and Monterey County, acting through Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL), to provide a basic computer skills class and a free computer to low-income adults to bridge the digital divide and increase access to the World Wide Web, for the period of April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022.
b. Authorize the Library Director, or her Designee, to sign the MOU on behalf of the County.
c. Authorize the Library Director, or her Designee, to execute a maximum of five (5) amendments to the MOU, subject to County Counsel review, extending the term by one (1) year each, so long as the amendments do not significantly alter the terms of the MOU.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Loaves, Fishes and Computers (LFC), a non-profit corporation, and Monterey County, acting through Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL), to provide a basic computer skills class and a free computer to low-income adults to bridge the digital divide and to increase access to the World Wide Web, for the period of April 1, 2018 through December 31, 2022:
b. Authorize the Library Director, or her Designee, to sign the MOU on behalf of the County:
c. Authorize the Library Director, or her Designee, to execute a maximum of five (5) amendments to the MOU, subject to County Counsel review, extending the term by one (1) year each, so long as the amendments do not significantly alter the terms of the MOU.
SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION:
The mission of MCFL is to bring ideas, inspiration, information and enjoyment to Monterey County communities. MCFL is a network of information centers serving the diverse communities of Monterey County by offering opportunities for all to succeed. Communities served range from Big Sur to Pajaro and throughout the Salinas Valley to Bradley and Parkfield.
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