DEPARTMENT
Library
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval for usage of BeltLine TAD funds for the BOC-approved collections enhancement in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00. On January 19, 2022, the BOC took action to fund the purchase of a collection of shelf ready books to be distributed throughout all 34 Libraries. Although the funding was formally approved at a prior BOC meeting, this action authorizes the usage of the funding out of the tax allocation district fund. Effective upon BOC approval. (APPROVED)
ITEM REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA FOR SEPARATE CONSIDERATION AS REQUESTED BY VICE-CHIARMAN HAUSMANN
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Resolution No. 16-1011, dated November 2, 2016.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Arts and Libraries
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
No
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND
The Fulton County Library System request approval to use BeltLine TAD Funds to procure books and other collections. During the construction phase of the Library renovations, the Phase I libraries received funding for a new collection of books that has now aged. Phase II library funding included funding for renovations and construction but did not include funding for books. This funding will address the need for a new collection at the Phase II Libraries while also addressing the issue of aged books in Phase I. All 34 library locations will receive new materials with this enhancement funding.
Scope of Work: This is an enhancement usage approval request to utilize the BeltLine TAD funding line for the procurement of books and other collections.
Community Impact: Citizens of Fulton County will have new best-selling books available ...
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