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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to renew a permit for use of space in the Main Library by the Long Beach Public Library Foundation, a California public benefit corporation, for a period of one year, with one additional one-year renewal option. (District 2)
DISCUSSION
The Long Beach Public Library Foundation (Foundation), a non-profit corporation, was created in 1996 to provide funding for services and programs beyond what is provided by the General Fund for the Department of Library Services. Since the inception of the Foundation, the Department of Library Services has received support for 12 Family Learning Centers, book and material resources, and special programming for youth. The support that the Foundation provides has tremendously assisted the Department of Library Services in providing services and materials to patrons. The success of the Family Learning Centers is due to the support of the Foundation and its goals to promote literacy and enhance opportunities for the entire community to utilize the library.
To assist the Foundation in fulfilling its goals, the Department of Library Services is requesting that the City approve the extension of the permit for use of space in the Main Library by the Foundation for an office and meeting room at no charge. The Foundation will pay for telephone service and will provide insurance coverage. The use of the space by the Foundation is beneficial because it allows staff in the Department of Library Services to work closely with the Foundation, particularly on issues regarding the Family Learning Centers, grant applications and related issues.
The proposed permit for use of space contains the following major provisions:
· Address: 101 Pacific Avenue, Long Beach (the former book selection room), approximately 1,120 sq. feet.
· Length of term: One year, beginning December 1, 2008.
· Rent: No fee.
· Security Deposit: None.
· Use: General office and meeting space.
· Utilities: Foundation will pay for telephone service.
· Improvements: No alterations, improvements or repairs by the Foundation are permitted.
· Other: City will maintain the site. Foundation will provide insurance.
This letter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Burton on November 14,2008 and Budget Management Bureau Manager David Wodynski on November 17,2008.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested at the December 9, 2008 City Council meeting for authorization for the Long Beach Public Library Foundation to use office and meeting room space in the Main Library.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no impact on the General Fund.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
GLENDA WILLIAMS
ACTING DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES
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APPROVED: |
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PATRICK H. WEST |
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CITY MANAGER |