Item 10 - Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Grant for the Newhope Library

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Library www.santa-ana.org/departments/library/ Item # 10 o`er City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report February 6, 2024 TOPIC: Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program Grant for the Newhope Library AGENDA TITLE Appropriations Adjustment Recognizing Grant Revenue in the Amount of $1,086,754 for the California State Library Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program for the Newhope Library Renovation Project and Use of Previously Appropriated Funds in the Amount of $271,688 for the Local Match Requirement RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,086,754 in grant revenue from the California State Library and appropriate $1,086,754 into the appropriate expenditure accounts to implement the program. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve the use of previously appropriated Cannabis Public Benefit funds for the local match requirement in the amount of $271,688. GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES No DISCUSSION On November 7, 2023, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023-074, authorizing the submission of the Building Forward Library Infrastructure Grant application for the Newhope Library Renovation Project, acceptance and execution of grant funds if awarded, and designating the Library Services Director as the authorized representative to execute the funding agreement and all related requests. On January 2, 2024, the Library was notified that it was awarded a $1,086,754 grant for infrastructure improvements at the Newhope Library that include HVAC, electrical, and plumbing upgrades; fire protection system improvements; repair and replacement of interior and storefront doors; and grant administration costs. The grant scope will be incorporated into the larger Newhope Library Renovation Project, which includes retrofitting the branch with vibrant reading areas, expanded study spaces, reimagined