Title
Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the Interlibrary Loan Lending Reimbursement Program Grant for partial reimbursements for direct costs associated with participating in statewide resource sharing in FY2024 and authorizing the City Manager to accept any grant funds (Director of Parks & Cultural Services)
Background:
Approval of this item will authorize the Helen Hall Library to apply for funding to seek partial reimbursement for direct costs, such as postage, materials processing costs, courier fees, and staff time, which were incurred from participating in statewide resource sharing during FY2024. Through this grant program, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission helps support a statewide interlibrary loan program to assure Texans have access to shared library resources to meet their learning and information needs.
Awards for reimbursement vary each year and are based on the number of lends provided to other Texas libraries, the total number of participating libraries and available funding. The proposed award is estimated at $4,000-$5,000 with no matching funds required from the City. If approved, a budget amendment is required to increase General Fund Texas State Library and Archives Commission Interlibrary Loan Grant account #0100-48320 $5,000.
Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution
2. Grant Memorandum
3. Grant Application Pre-Approval Form
4. Grant Program and Terms & Conditions
5. Reimbursement Signature Form
FUNDING
{ x } If approved, a budget amendment is required to increase General Fund Texas State Library and Archives Commissions Interlibrary Loan Grant account #0100-48320 $5,000.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
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{ x } NOT APPLICABLE