Agenda 09/28/2021 Item #16D 7 (Friends of the Library Donation)09/28/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept and appropriate a one-time donation of $100,000 from the Friends of
the Library of Collier County, Inc., to the Collier County Public Library for the purchase of
eBooks and eAudio to enhance the Library’s electronic materials collection, and to authorize the
necessary Budget Amendment.
OBJECTIVE: To accept and appropriate a $100,000 one-time donation from the Friends of the Library
of Collier County, Inc. for the purchase of eBooks and eAudio by the Collier County Public Library.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., has been committed to
supporting the Collier County Public Library since its founding in 1957. Their mission is to support the
Library; to obtain greater usefulness or wider use of the Library; and to support the literary and
educational needs of the community through the Collier County Public Library.
In keeping with BCC Resolution #2001-255, the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., informed
the Collier County Public Library that a one-time donation of $100,000 was being made to the Library,
specifically for the purchase of eBooks and eAudio to enhance the Library's electronic materials
collection.
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is needed to appropriate the $100,000 one-time donation
within the Library’s Public Services Grant Fund (129), Project 46048. There is no requirement for a
County match.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact resulting from this
action.
RECOMMENDATION: To accept and appropriate a one-time donation of $100,000 from the Friends of
the Library of Collier County, Inc., for the purchase of eBooks and eAudio by the Collier County Public
Library and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment.
Prepared By: Tanya Williams, Director, Library Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. 2021_FOL Donation Check_Redacted (PDF)
2. Resolution 2001-255 (PDF)
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09/28/2021
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.7
Doc ID: 17812
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept and appropriate a one-time donation of $100,000
from the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., to the Collier County Public Library for the
purchase of eBooks and eAudio to enhance the Library’s electronic materials collection, and to authorize
the necessary Budget Amendment.
Meeting Date: 09/28/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Library
Name: Karen Tibbetts
08/19/2021 3:26 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Library – Library
Name: Tanya Williams
08/19/2021 3:26 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Library Tanya Williams Additional Reviewer Completed 08/19/2021 5:00 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 08/25/2021 1:39 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Public Services Department Completed 08/26/2021 8:24 AM
Public Services Department Dan Rodriguez PSD Department Head Completed 09/07/2021 9:47 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 09/07/2021 10:16 AM
Office of Management and Budget Susan Usher Additional Reviewer Completed 09/07/2021 11:26 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 09/07/2021 4:18 PM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 09/20/2021 5:52 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/28/2021 9:00 AM
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Packet Pg. 1182 Attachment: 2021_FOL Donation Check_Redacted (17812 : Accept Friends of the Library donation and
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE "FRIENDS GROUPS" TO
SPONSOR AND/OR CONDUCT, WITH THE PRIOR APPROVAL
OF THE PUBLIC SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR, EVENTS,
PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND ASSOCIATION BUSINESS AND
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ON COUNTY PROPERTY, USING
COUNTY ASSETTS AS APPROVED.
RESOLUTION NO.01_255 4
WHEREAS, for many years, groups of volunteer residents and visitors have formed non-profit associations for the
sole purpose of improving and ell.panding various facilities, equipmenl, materials, programs, ser,'ices, and operations within
the Public Services Division; and
WHEREAS. these volunteer associations, hereinafter referred to as the "Friends Groups," have been formed to
assist and benefit the University of Florida Cooperative Extension Services, Parks and Recreation. Library, Museum,
Domestic Animal Services Departments. within the Public Services Division; and
WHEREAS. the "Friends Groups" provide countless hours of volunteer services, expert technical assistance and
advice, and substantial financial assistance to these Departments; and
WHEREAS. the Board of County Commissioners desires to formalize the current relationships and practices of
these "Friends Groups" and officially recognize the public benefit provided by same.
NOW. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board hereby authorizes the following:
I. The "Friends Groups" shall sponsor andlor conduct, with the prior approval of the Public Services Administrator,
events, programs, services, and association business and fundraising activities on County property, using County
assets as approved. Ell.amples of such events. programs, and services shall include but not be limited to the
following:
Old Florida Festival
Festi val of the Humanities
Roberts Ranch Round Up
Library Surplus Book Sale Program
Library Photocopier System
Gift Shop Operations and Concessions
Lecture Series & Ell.hibits
Community Park Yard Sale Program
2. All earned and contributed revenues to the "Friends Groups" shall be used exclusively to support companion
department facilities. programs, services, operations. and employees.
3. The "Friends Groups" shall make all official meeting minutes and financial records available for public inspection
upon request and shall submit an annual financial report to the Public Services Administrator.
This Resolution adopted this~~y of ~ ,2001. after motion. second and majority vote in
favor o(adoption.
A TIEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK. Clerk
By: oE;~..;;t'~... -_/
puty Clerk .
Attest as to Chairman's
S1\lfllture onl].
Approved as to form and
legal sufficiency:
BY:O
Ramiro Manalich
Chief Assistant County Attorney
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Packet Pg. 1183 Attachment: Resolution 2001-255 (17812 : Accept Friends of the Library donation and authorize a Budget Amendment)