REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 20, 2025
FROM
MELANIE OROSCO, County Librarian, County Library
SUBJECT
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Adult Literacy Services Grant Application to the State of California, California State Library
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve grant application to the State of California, California State Library Grant in the amount of $110,147, for the Adult Literacy Services Program, for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
2. Authorize the County Librarian or the Assistant County Librarian as required by the California State Library, to electronically sign and submit the grant application documents, forms, and any subsequent non-substantive amendments, on behalf of the County, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the County Librarian or the Assistant County Librarian, to submit the grant application and any subsequent non-substantive amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Melanie Orosco, County Librarian, 387-2220)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The total revenue for the Adult Literacy Services Program grant is expected to be $110,147, as a reimbursement for staff support, collection materials, display materials and other ancillary needs. Appropriation and revenue will be included in the 2025-26 County Library's (Library) recommended budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The California State Library will provide grant funding for the Adult Literacy Services Program (Program). The Program a...
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