Agenda 06/10/2025 Item #16D 2 (Grand Donation from Eileen & Cono Fusco fund the the Fidelity Charitable Donor-Advised Fund for the Gener Support of the Collier County Library)6/10/2025
Item # 16.D.2
ID# 2025-1794
Executive Summary
Recommendation to accept a grant donation from the Eileen and Cono Fusco Fund through the Fidelity Charitable
Donor-Advised Fund grant program in the amount of $100, for general support of the Collier County Library and
authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. (Public Services Grant Fund 1839)
OBJECTIVE: To accept a non-restricted grant donation to benefit the patrons of the Collier County Public Library.
CONSIDERATIONS: On April 29, 2025, the Eileen and Cono Fusco Fund contributed $100.00 towards the Collier
County Public Library through the Fidelity Charitable Grant Program for the recommended purpose to support Library
Membership. This purpose does not constitute a restriction, and the Library has chosen to apply this to general support
of Library operations.
The Fidelity Charitable Grant program is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting philanthropy, building
endowments, and other charitable funds, and connecting community resources. The funds will be used to enhance the
quality of library services and programs for residents and visitors of the Collier County Public Library System.
This objective aligns with Collier County’s Strategic Objective to provide quality public amenities and recreational
opportunities through support for the Collier County Library
FISCAL IMPACT: A Budget Amendment is required to appropriate the donations in the amount of $100 within the
Public Services Grant Fund (1839) Project 33609. There is no requirement for a county match.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote for
Board approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommendation to accept a grant donation from the Eileen and Cono Fusco Fund through
the Fidelity Charitable Donor-Advised Fund grant program in the amount of $100, for the general support of the Collier
County Library and authorize the necessary Budget Amendment. (Public Services Grant Fund 1839)
PREPARED BY: Karla Figueroa, Accountant, Community & Human Services Division
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Fusco Grant donor.100.00_Redacted
2. BA 33609-08 Fidelity (FUSCO) donation $100 0
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