Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Authorizing the Application for and Acceptance of, If Awarded, a Grant from the Collin County Adult Literacy Council by the McKinney Public Library System
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
MEETING DATE: August 18, 2015
DEPARTMENT: McKinney Public Library System
CONTACT: Lisa Bailey, Public Services Coordinator
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Approve Resolution authorizing the application for and acceptance of, if awarded, a grant from the Collin County Adult Literacy Council (CCALC) in the amount of $1,000 for the McKinney Public Library System.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The McKinney Public Library System (MPLS) is applying to the CCALC for a grant in the amount of $1,000 to fund the purchase of materials in support of the McKinney Public Library Adult Literacy ESL program.
• Grant applications are due September 15, 2015 and six grants of up to $1,000 each will be awarded to active members.
• If awarded, the MPLS will be responsible for presenting a copy of the grant application and three copies of a report documenting how funds were spent within six months after receipt of grant.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The Collin Council Adult Literacy Council (CCALC) awards annual “mini-grants” of up to $1,000 to active members.
• The McKinney Public Library System is an active member of the CCALC.
• Grant monies must be used to purchase printed teaching or learning materials, teaching supplies, and/or technology.
• The McKinney Public Library System is a previous recipient of this grant.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• There is no match requirement for this grant.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• The Library Board will be informed if grant funds are received to supplement this existing program.