HomeMy WebLinkAboutR2024-99 State Aide to Libraries Grant SubmissionRESOLUTION 2024-99
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT FUNDING; PROVIDING
THE REQUIRED ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT; APPROVING AN ANNUAL PLAN OF
SERVICES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 257, Florida Statutes, authorizes municipalities to file applications for State Aid to
Libraries Grant Funding; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council wishes to authorize the filing of an application for State Aid to Libraries
Grant Funding, provide the required certifications necessary for the receipt of such funding; and approve
the annual plan of services required as part of the application process; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that the adoption of this Resolution benefits the public
health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council authorizes members of Village Administration and the appropriate
Village Officials to take all steps necessary to apply for and receive State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding,
including the filing of all required application forms, preparing the required supporting documentation,
and executing the State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein. The Village Council further authorizes the Mayor to execute the Certification of
Hours, Free Library Service and Access to Materials.
Section 3. The Village Council hereby approves the annual plan of services attached hereto as
Exhibit "A," which is incorporated herein by reference, and authorizes the submission of this documents
in support of the Village's State Aid to Libraries Grant Funding Application.
Section 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are hereby repealed
to the extent of such conflict.
Section 5.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
TED THIS 7TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.
VILLAGE CLERK
MAYOR
25-ST-62
North Palm Beach Public Library
STATE AID TO LIBRARIES GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE
AND
North Palm Beach Public Library for and on behalf of North Palm Beach Public
Library
This Agreement is by and between the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, hereinafter referred to
as the 'Division," and the North Palm Beach Public Libraryfor and on behalf of North Palm Beach Public Library, hereinafter referred to as the
"Grantee."
The Grantee has submitted an application and has net all eligibility requirements and has been awarded a State Aid to Libraries Grant (CSFA
45.030) by the Division in the amount specified on the `Fiscal Year 2024-25 State Aid to Libraries Final Grants" document (which is
incorporated as part of this Agreement and entitled Attaclnient B). The Division has the authority to administer this grant in accordance with
Section 257, Florida Statutes. By reference, the application and any approved revisions are hereby made a part of this agreement.
In consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Grant Purpose. This grant shall be used exclusively for the "State Aid to Libraries Grant," the public purpose for which these funds were
appropriated.
a) The Grantee shall perform the following Scope of Work:
In accordance with Sections 257.17-257.18, Florida Statutes, the Grantee shall receive a grant amount that is calculated and
based upon local funds expended during the second preceding fiscal year for the operation and maintenance of the library. For this
grant, the local expenditures shall have been made during the period October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023.
In order to be eligible to receive the grant finding, the Grantee shall manage or coordinate free library service to the residents of its
legal service area for the period October 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025. The Grantee shall:
o Have a single administrative head employed full time by the library's governing body,
o Provide free library service, including loaning materials available for circulation free of charge and providing reference and
information services free of charge;
o Provide access to materials, information and services for all residents of the area served; and
o Have at least one library, branch library or nember library open 40 hours or nnre each week (excluding holidays or
err1rgencies; between Sunday through Saturday, on a schedule deteunined by the library system) during the length of the
agreement.
b) The Grantee agrees to provide the following Deliverables related to the Scope of Work for paynents to be awarded.
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State Aid to Libraries Grant Agreement (FonnDLIS'SA02)
Chapter 1B-2.O11(2)(al. Florida .4ch/ inisozunl e Code, Effective )s-mom