File #: 23-0475    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Arts and Libraries Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 6/7/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 8/2/2023 Final action:
Title: Request approval of an MOU with City of Roswell on behalf of the Fulton County Library System for the County's purchase and implementation of Foundation Information Network (FIN) programming from Candid to be utilized in partnership with the City and to be reimbursed by the City in an amount not to exceed $2,995.00. This agreement effective upon signature and for a term of one year of programming. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
Attachments: 1. City of Roswell and FCLS MOU for Candid FIN, 2. 2023-0475
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DEPARTMENT
Library

REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of an MOU with City of Roswell on behalf of the Fulton County Library System for the County's purchase and implementation of Foundation Information Network (FIN) programming from Candid to be utilized in partnership with the City and to be reimbursed by the City in an amount not to exceed $2,995.00. This agreement effective upon signature and for a term of one year of programming. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
OCGA# 36-101 Requires any contract entered into by the county be approved by the board and entered into its official minutes.

STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries

COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No

SUMMARY & BACKGROUND

Candid is a service that is currently purchased and used by the Fulton County Library System in the Central Library. This product allows an individual to research foundations and other non-profit entities. This is one of the library's most popular non-profit resources. Using Candid grants a person the ability to find ebooks and audiobooks on topics such as collaborations, boards and funding raising. Individuals can learn every aspect of fundraising using this tool. This MOU will allow the program to expand to the Roswell area.

Scope of Work: The Fulton County Library System will ensure that the FIN basic program package is installed so it is preliminarily available from computer banks at the Arthur William Smith Library at Roswell, with the potential to move the program to the East Roswell branch subject to usage and continued funding from the City and/or additional partners. Library staff will work toget...

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