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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20B - LIBRARY SVCS/TECH ACTREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 TITLE: APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECfIIJOLOGY ACT PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF EDUCATION FUNDS CIT ANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ^ As Recommended ^ As Amended ^ Ordinance on 15` Reading ^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading ^ Implementing Resolution ^ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds for the Public Library Staff Education Program of $10,470 in revenue account (account no. 154-01-5361) and appropriate the funds to expenditure accounts (account nos. 154-215-6221 to provide reimbursement for library staff. DISCUSSION The Library Services and Technology Act of 1996 created the Public Library Staff Education Program to provide tuition reimbursement for library employees who are enrolled in a library science degree or certificate program. Santa Ana Public Library has participated in the Public Library Staff Education Program since its inception and has been awarded funding for this year to reimburse three staff members currently enrolled in Masters in Library Science programs for costs related to that education. FISCAL IMPACT The appropriation adjustment will enhance the library services revenue account (account no. 154-01-5361) and the expenditure appropriation for the Public Library Staff Education Program training and transportation and indirect cost (account no. 154-215-6221). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: R chard Francisco Gutierrez C~ Executive Director Executive Director Library Finance & Management Services Agency 20B-1 20B-2