Agenda 12/10/2024 Item #16D 3 (Accept and appropriate three (3) restricted donations from the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., to the Collier County Public Library, totaling #33,970.75 to provide funding for library programs and projects)12/10/2024
Item # 16.D.3
ID# 2024-1947
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept and appropriate three (3) restricted donations from the Friends of the Library of Collier
County, Inc., to the Collier County Public Library, totaling $33,970.75 to provide funding for library programs and
projects, and to authorize the necessary Budget Amendments.
OBJECTIVE: To accept and appropriate three (3) restricted donations from the Friends of the Library of Collier
County, Inc., in the amounts of $12,116.41, $8,760.23, and $13,094.11 to provide funding for the Mail-a-Book program,
Summer Reading Program, and general library program supplies.
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.
The Board of County Commissioners (Board) previously accepted three (3) restricted donations totaling $47,770.04
from the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc. to provide funding for library programs and projects. The
donation was accepted on February 27, 2024, as Agenda Item #16.D.2.
The CCPL has received a total of three (3) additional restricted donations in the amounts of $12,116.41, $8,760.23, and
$13,094.11 from the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc. to provide funding for library programs and projects.
In keeping with Board Resolution #2001-255, the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., informed the CCPL that
these donations were being made to the Library, specifically for the funding of library programs and projects listed
below.
WBS Project Name Fund 1810 Project (WBS) Amount to be Recognized
Friends Donation-Mail-a-Book 44078.1 $ 12,116.41
Friends Donation-Summer Reading 44078.2 $ 8,760.23
Friends Donation-Program Supplies 44078.3 $ 13,094.11
Total $ 33,970.75
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is needed to appropriate the three (3) restricted donations totaling
$33,970.75 within library Grants & Projects Fund (1810) Project WBS elements 44078. 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
RECOMMENDATIONS: To accept and appropriate three (3) restricted donations in the amounts of $33,970.75 to
provide funding for library programs and projects by the Collier County Public Library and authorize the necessary
Budget Amendment.
PREPARED BY: Catherine Cowser
ATTACHMENTS:
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Item # 16.D.3
ID# 2024-1947
1. FY2025 FOL Checks $33970.75_Redacted
2. Resolution 2001-255
3. Revised BA CCowser
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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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