Number
021334
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relative to acceptance and funding of a Books2Go-Libros para Llevar Grant. (Library)
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Milwaukee Public Library to accept and fund a Books2Go-Libros para Llevar Grant from the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction in the amount of $33,648 with a city share of $4,028 and a grantor share of $29,620. The purpose of the project is to expand library services to Latino families with young children who currently do not use the library.
Body
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee appears to be eligible for grant funds from the State of Wisconsin for the purpose of expanding library services to Latino families with young children who currently do not use the library; and
Whereas, The operation of this grant from 01/22/03 to 12/31/03 would cost $33,648 of which $4,028 (12%) would be provided by the city and $29,620 (88%) would be provided by the grantor; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the Milwaukee Public Library shall accept this grant without further approval unless the terms of the grant change as indicated in Common Council File 940843 (Grant Ordinance); and, be it
Further Resolved, That the City Comptroller is authorized to:
1. Commit funds within the Project/Grant Parent of the 2003 Special Revenue--Grant and Aid Projects Fund, the following amounts for the project titled " Books2Go-Libros para Llevar Grant:"
Proj/Grant Fund Org Program BuYr
GR0000300000 0150 9990 0001 0000
Subclass Acct Project Amount
R999 000600 Grantor Share $29,620
2. Create the necessary Special Revenue Fund - Grant and Aid Project/Grant and Project Level values; budget to these Project/Grant values the amount required under the grant agreement;
3. Establish the necessary City Share Project values; and, be it
Further Resolved, That these funds are b...
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