HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2013-151 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-151
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF $14.737 FROM
THE CHULA VISTA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION TO FUND
THE "PATHS TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT' PROJECT AT THE
CHULA VISTA PUBLIC LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATING
THESE GRANT FUNDS
WHEREAS. the Chula Vista Public Library received a one-time grant award from the
Chula Vista Charitable Foundation in the amount of $14.737 to fund the "Paths to Civic
Engagement" program; and
WHEREAS, the grant will fund the "Paths to Civic Engagement" program which consists
of three parts, Creating Citizens, Informing Citizens, and Engaging Citizens; and
WHEREAS. Creating Citizens will provide a series of free and easily accessible classes
to prepare non-citizens for the citizenship test; and
WHEREAS. Informing Citizens will expand and publicize the library's collection of
materials related to current events, civic and social issues, in multiple formats. in English and
Spanish for adults, teens and children; and
WHEREAS. Engaging Citizens will welcome teens, adults, and seniors to a dynamic
event featuring local news people and leaders, stimulating engagement and discussion as they
share knowledge on how to stay informed and engaged; and
WHEREAS. the Chula Vista Public Library anticipates 120 people will prepare for and
take the citizenship test, new and timely library materials will be used upwards of 2,000 times,
and at least 120 individuals will attend the community event.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
that it accept a grant of$14.737 from the Chula Vista Charitable Foundation and appropriate to
the Fiscal Year 2013/2014 Other Grants Fund ($2,237 to Personnel Services and $12.500 to
Supplies and Services).
Presented by Approved as to form by
Betty Waznis G n R. Googins
Library Director City. rnev
Resolution No. 2013-151
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 6th day of August 2013 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, Ramirez, Salas and Cox
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Cheryl Cox, ayor
ATTEST:
Donna R. Norris, CIVIC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA
I, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2013-151 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 6th day of August 2013.
Executed this 6th day of August 2013.
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Donna R. Norris, CM C, City Clerk