DEPARTMENT: Library
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Acceptance Of Gifts To Dakota County Library
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
To accept gifts exceeding $500 to the Dakota County Library.
SUMMARY
Pursuant to Resolution No. 14-400 (August 12, 2014), the Dakota County Board of Commissioners delegated to the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee the authority to accept gifts of personal property up to $500 in value for public library purposes. Gifts to Dakota County libraries with a value greater than $500 are presented to the County Board for approval and acceptance.
• Friends of Wescott Library donated $2,251.45 to support adult programming, summer outreach events, Homeschool Science Series and writing workshops.
• Dakota County Library Foundation donated $5,393.00 to support Summer Discovery
and Winter Reads.
RECOMMENDATION
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The Dakota County Library Director recommends, and the Library Advisory Committee supports acceptance of these gifts. Letters of thanks have been prepared for Commissioner signatures.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
The receipt of these gifts does not impact the County levy but provides additional resources to address County library needs. Budget amendments are requested to accept the revenue.
☐ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☒ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. 14-400 (August 12, 2014), delegated to the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee, the authority to accept gifts of personal property of not more than $500 for public library purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Board of Commissioners must approve and accept gifts to County libraries with a value greater than $500; and Friends of Wescott Library donated $2251.45 to support adult programming, summer outreach events, Homeschool Science Series and writing workshops and; Dakota County Library Foundation donated $5393.00 to support Summer Discover and Winter Reads; and
WHEREAS, these donations will greatly enrich the capacity of Dakota County Library to offer valuable materials and programs to customers; and
WHEREAS, the Dakota County Library Advisory Committee supports acceptance of these gifts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts from Friends of Wescott Library $2,251.45 to support adult programming, summer outreach events, Homeschool Science Series and writing workshops and from Dakota County Library Foundation $5,393 to support Summer Discovery and Winter Reads; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the adopted 2022 budget be amended as follows:
Revenue
Wescott Gifts $2,251.45
Foundation Gifts $5,393.00
Total Revenue $7,644.45
Expense
Wescott Gifts $2,251.45
Foundation Gifts $5,393.00
Total Expense $7,644.45
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
14-400; 8/12/14
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Letter to Wescott Friends
Attachment: Letter to DCL Foundation
BOARD GOALS
☒ A Great Place to Live ☐ A Healthy Environment
☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT LEVEL
☐ Inform and Listen ☐ Discuss ☐ Involve ☒ N/A
CONTACT
Department Head: Margaret Stone
Author: Kathy Peterson