HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2016-083 RESOLUTION N0. 2016-083
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUI�tCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING A GRANT OF �2.»0 FROM THE
CALIFORI�TIA STATE LIBRARY TO FUI�'D THE `VETERA�\'S
COI�TiECT @ THE LIBRARY" PROJECT AT THE CHULA
VISTA PUBL]C LIBRARY AI�iD APPROPRIATII�'G THIS
AMOUI�'T TO THE LIBRARY`S SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
BUDGET
WHEREAS, in partnership with the Califomia Department of Veterans Affairs (Ca1Vet).
the Chula Vista Libran� has joined with other libraries across the State in the "Veterans Connect
@ the Librard' initiati��e; and
V�'HEREAS, this project is designed to help veterans b�� creating a Veteran Resource
Center at the Ci��ic Center Librarv: and
V�'HEREAS. the Veteran Resource Center provides information on state and federal
education, emplo��ment, housine, health, disability and other benefits that may be available to
��eterans and their families: and
WHEREAS, the Librarv has recei�ed $2.>j0 for this purpose from the California State
Librar}�, ��hich is administering the grant through the Pacific Libran� Partnership; and
WHEREAS, the Library hopes the Veteran Resource Center will assist local ��eterans to
acquire veteran benefits and local service information. along ���ith links to other oreanizations
sen�ina ��eterans. and also reeister in the Ca1Vet Reinte¢ration s��stem: and
WHEREAS, the Librarv ���ill operate the Veteran Resource Center ���th resulaz open
hours staffed by trained ��olunteers and pro��ide a collection of books and other resources for
veterans, websites w�ith links to local veterans resources, and access to computer equipment.
NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED b�� the Cirv Council of the Citv of Chula
Vista that it accepts a grant of �Z;»0 from the Califomia State Librar�= to fund the "Veterans
Connect @ the Library" project at the Chula Vista Public Library and amends the Fiscal Yeaz
201�/2016 Libran� Supplies and Sen�ices budeet to reflect appropriation of these �rant funds.
Presented b�� Approved as to form b��
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Bem� �'az is Glen R. oogins
Library Director Citv Att e}�
Resolution No. 2016-083
Page No. 2
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 17th day of May 2016 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Aguilar, Bensoussan, McCann; Miesen, and Salas
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
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Mary alas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Donna R. Norris, MC, Cit}' Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
1, Donna R. Norris, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby cerlify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2016-083 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a
regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 17th day of May 2016.
Eaecuted this 17th day of May 2016.
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Donna R. Norris, CMC, City Clerk