REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Approve a Five Year Agreement Between the City of Sunnyvale and the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library for FY 2014/15 - FY 2019/20
Report
BACKGROUND
Since FY 2004/05, there has been an agreement between the City of Sunnyvale and the Friends of the Sunnyvale Public Library (Friends). Prior to FY 2004/05, the Friends was a co-sponsored group and a contributor to the Library for more than 20 years. The group has tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. The purpose of the organization is to focus public attention on library services, facilities and needs. In addition, they encourage and collect donations of books and other materials to the library and sell donated items and library discards. The Friends contribute proceeds from the sales to the Library, allowing the Library to acquire materials, equipment/furniture, programs and other needs as requested by Library staff to supplement the operating budget. The Friends also serve as advocates for the Library and assist with programs for the public and other events as requested by Library staff.
EXISTING POLICY
Partnering with groups in the community to provide assistance for the Library, library services, programs and materials to service the public is supported by the following City goals and policies:
General Plan, Chapter 4 - Community Character
Goal CC-7: Maintain library facility and purchase materials that are easily obtainable and appropriate based on changing community needs
Policy CC-7.2: Maintain a full service library adequate to meet community needs
Goal CC-8: Provide a broad and diverse collection of books and other materials to meet the varied interests and needs of the community
Policy CC-8.1: Provide a collection of materials in print, audiovisual and electronic formats in support of all library services
Policy CC-8.2: Give high priority to the following: Collections of materials for children and...
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