BCC Agenda 02/27/2024 Item #16D 3 (Appropriate restricted donationsfor the benefit of the Collier County Public Library and to authorize the necessary Budget Amendments)02/27/2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept and appropriate restricted donations from various donors in the amount of
$37,695.50 for the benefit of the Collier County Public Library and to authorize the necessary Budget
Amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To accept and appropriate restricted donations from various donors in the amount of $37,695.50 to
support various library branches, programs, and projects of Collier County Public Library (CCPL), as stipulated by
each donation’s purpose.
CONSIDERATIONS: In fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the following donors provided monetary support for the
benefit of CCPL.
1. Laurie and Robert Saxton: On December 6, 2022, Laurie and Robert Saxton of Ave Maria donated $500
to be used for the Immokalee Branch Library.
2. Myles Standish Colony, Society of Mayflower Descendants: On January 12, 2023, Linda Godkowski,
representative of the Myles Standish Colony of the Society of Mayflower Descendants, donated $254.50
for the purchase of Mayflower Families “Silver” books for the Genealogy Program at Naples Regional
Library.
3. Cliff Friedman: On January 19, 2023, Cliff Friedman of Naples donated $50 to be used for the Vanderbilt
Beach Branch Library.
4. Donna Guerrera: On February 24, 2023, Donna Guerrera of Shelton, Connecticut donated $500 to be used
for the purchase of books for South Regional Library, in memory of Frances Delmore.
5. Laura Lee Robertson: On April 12, 2023, Laura Lee Robertson of Naples donated $200 in support of
CCPL’s Mail-a-Book program.
6. Margaret Gasvoda: On April 18, 2023, Margaret Gasvoda of Naples donated $200 to be used for the
purchase of books for the Golden Gate Branch Library.
7. Community Bag Program: On April 26, 2023, the Community Bag Program donated $5 to be used for the
Immokalee Branch Library.
8. Jenette Coomer and Aaron Zimmerman: On May 1, 2023, Jenette Coomer and Aaron Zimmerman of
Naples donated $500 to be used for the purchase of books for CCPL, in memory of Lana Zimmerman.
9. C. Daniel Blackshear Jr. and Rebecca Blackshear: On May 16, 2023, C. Daniel Blackshear Jr. and
Rebecca Blackshear of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida donated $100 to be used for the purchase of fishing
books for CCPL, in memory of Ted Gage. An additional donation of $100 was received on October 10,
2023, for the purchase of Italy travel and sewing books in memory of Leone Lucy Gage.
10. Donna Glembin: On June 5, 2023, Donna Glembin of Naples donated $100 to be used for CCPL’s
Children’s Creative Play & Learn centers.
11. Alice and Edward Smeds: On July 13, 2023, Alice and Edward Smeds of Glenview, Illinois donated
$1,500 to be used for the Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library.
12. Bronwyn Teixeira: On August 9, 2023, Bronwyn Teixeira of Holden, Massachusetts made a cash donation
of $251 in honor of Leone Gage to be used for the purchase of quilting, travel, and cooking books for
CCPL.
13. Frans and Karen Jungslager: On October 3, 2023, Frans and Karen Jungslager of Marco Island donated
$30 to be used for the purchase of basketball books in memory of Victor Kress. An additional donation of
$30 for the purchase of rock n’ roll music books in memory of Sean Kelley was received on December 20,
2023.
14. Helen Spencer-Ryan and Dan Ryan: On November 2, 2023, Helen Spencer-Ryan and Dan Ryan of
Naples donated $25 to be used for the purchase of books in honor of Ken Lahti.
15. Laurie and Robert Saxton: On November 27, 2023, Laurie and Robert Saxton of Ave Maria donated
$500 to be used for the Immokalee Library’s children’s program.
16. Lynn Gonchar: On November 27, 2023, Lynn Gonchar of Naples donated $100 to be used for the
Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library.
17. Rita Hawaux: On December 4, 2023, Rita Hawaux of Naples donated $2,500 to be used for general
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purposes of Collier County Public Library.
18. Jacobson Charitable Trust: On December 6, 2023, David Sexton, Trustee of the Jacobson Charitable
Trust, donated $30,000 to be used for general purposes of Collier County Public Library.
19. Joseph Nelligan: On December 14, 2023, Joseph Nelligan of Indian Head Park, Illinois donated $250 to be
used for book discussions or general improvements at the Vanderbilt Beach Branch Library.
Donations were received as revenue and posted in Fund (1810) Projects aligned with the respective donation’s
purpose as indicated above. Revenues received totaled $37,695.50, $1,360.50 of which posted in FY23, and
$36,335 in FY24. The below tables indicate revenues posted in FY23 and FY24 to be recognized by two (2) Budget
Amendments respectively.
Fund 1810 Project (WBS) FY23 Amount to be Recognized
46049 $254.50
44072 $200
44073 $505
44074 $100
44075 $50
44076 $251
TOTAL FY23 $1,360.50
Fund 1810 Project
(WBS)FY24 Amount to
be Recognized
44073 $500
44075 $1,850
44076 $3,785
44077 $200
44079 $30,000
TOTAL FY24 $36,335
FISCAL IMPACT: Budget Amendments are required to appropriate the donations totaling $37,695.50 within the
Library Grants and Projects (1810) Fund in Project WBS elements indicated above. There is no requirement for a
County match.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact resulting from this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to form and
legality and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To accept and recognize donations given in support of Collier County Public Library in
the amount of $37,695.50 and authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
Prepared By: Catherine Cowser, Director, Library Division
ATTACHMENT(S)
1. Library Restricted Donations (PDF)
2. 2023_Community Bag_IM_5.00 donation (PDF)
3. 2023 Thank You Donation_CASH_Teixeira (PDF)
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.3
Doc ID: 27817
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept and appropriate restricted donations from various donors in the
amount of $37,695.50 for the benefit of the Collier County Public Library and to authorize the necessary Budget
Amendments.
Meeting Date: 02/27/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Administrative Assistant – Library
Name: Karen Tibbetts
01/25/2024 1:39 PM
Submitted by:
Title: – Library
Name: Catherine Cowser
01/25/2024 1:39 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Department Review Completed 01/25/2024 2:31 PM
Library Catherine Cowser Director Review Completed 01/25/2024 2:36 PM
Operations & Veteran Services Jeff Weir OVS Director Review Completed 01/26/2024 11:05 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 01/26/2024 2:09 PM
Public Services Department Tanya Williams PSD Department Head Review Completed 01/29/2024 8:10 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 01/29/2024 9:12 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 01/29/2024 10:53 AM
Grants Therese Stanley Additional Reviewer Completed 02/05/2024 11:46 AM
Community & Human Services Maggie Lopez Additional Reviewer Completed 02/06/2024 8:09 AM
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 02/16/2024 11:24 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 02/27/2024 9:00 AM
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August 10, 2023
Bronwyn Teixeira
30 Oakridge Road
Holden, MA 01520
Dear Bronwyn,
Thank you for your generous donation to the Collier County Public Library in the amount of
$251.00 in honor of your Mother, Leone Gage.
Per your request, the Library will purchase books on quilting, travel and cooking, and gift
plates will be affixed in memory of Leone.
Thank you for your support of the Collier County Public Libraries.
Sincerely,
Catherine Cowser
Library Director
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Packet Pg. 560 Attachment: 2023 Thank You Donation_CASH_Teixeira (27817 : Accept and apprpriate restricted donations of $37,695.50 to benefit the Library)