Agenda 03/25/2025 Item #16D 2 (Appropriate a restricted donation from the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc.)3/25/2025
Item # 16.D.2
ID# 2025-868
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept and appropriate a restricted donation in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Friends of the
Library of Collier County, Inc., to provide funding for library e-services, and to authorize the necessary Budget
Amendment.
OBJECTIVE: To accept and appropriate a restricted donation in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Friends of the
Library of Collier County, Inc. to provide funding for library e-services.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc, has been committed to supporting the Collier
County Public Library (CCPL) 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 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. These donations were accepted on December 10, 2024, as Agenda Item #16.D.3.
In addition, the CCPL has received a restricted donation in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Friends of the Library of
Collier County, Inc. to provide funding for library e-services.
In keeping with Board Resolution #2001-255, the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., informed the CCPL that
this donation was being made to the Library specifically for the funding of e-services.
This item is consistent with the Quality of Place objective of Collier County’s Strategic Plan through the preservation
and enhancement of the character of our community Additionally, this item is consistent with the objective to provide
quality public amenities.
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is needed to appropriate the restricted donation totaling $100,000.00 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 a restricted donation in the amount of $100,000.00 to provide
funding for library e-services by the Collier County Public Library and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment.
PREPARED BY: Catherine Cowser, Director, Library Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 2001-255
2. 2025_FOL E-Services_100k_redacted
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3. BA FOL-E-Resources 100k
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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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