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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: September 17, 2013
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Rick Owen
SUBJECT: State Aid to Libraries Grant
DEPARTMENT: County Administrator
BCC DISTRICT: All
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: The Okaloosa County Library Cooperative (OCPLC) wishes to notify the
Board that the Cooperative intends to apply for a State Aid to Libraries Grant in OCPLC name.
BACKGROUND: The application for the grant is due on October 1, 2013. The goal of the State Aid to
Libraries program is to assist local governments in maintaining and developing library services. Some of
the eligibility requirements include having an Interlocal Agreement between the County and participating
cities; providing free library services to the legal service area of the Cooperative and employing a single
administrative head who has completed a graduate level library education program accredited by the
American Library Association.
The State Aid estimate for FY 2013-2014 is $98,248. However, the final grant amount will be made
available in November after all State Aid-receiving libraries submit their applications. State Aid is a
continuing state grant authorized by Chapter 257, Florida Statute.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Board review of State Aid Library Grant application and
associated documentation.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
Ernie Padgett, County Administrator