HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 20-149 Idaho Commission for Libraries GrantMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 20-149
Meeting Date May 21, 2020
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request for Approve to submit an Idaho
Commission for Libraries CARES Act Mini-Grant
Application for McCall Public Library Digital
Access Efforts
Department Approvals Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT: Up to $1000 Parks and Recreation
FUNDING
SOURCE:
Idaho Commission for Libraries CARES Act
Mini-Grant
Airport
Library Supporter
TIMELINE: Deadline: May 31, 2020; Funding availability
July 1, 2020.
Information Systems
Economic Development Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) received funding for this grant program from the
Federal CARES Act. The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) is administering Idaho’s share of these
funds through a small grant program (awards up to $1000) to public libraries in Idaho for the following
purposes: to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including the expansion of digital network
access, purchase of internet accessible devices, and/or provision of technical support services to Library
patrons. There are no cost-share match requirements for these grant funds.
The McCall Public Library will utilize the grant funds to purchase chrome books and mobile hot spots to
check out to patrons, and other technology upgrades to facilitate patron use and remote learning.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve submittal of an Idaho Commission for Libraries CARES Act Mini-Grant application and authorize
the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
MEETING DATE ACTION