DEPARTMENT: Library
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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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; Dak...
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