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File Number: 23-438 The Foundation has given to facility renovation projects in the past. Substantial donations to the renovation and expansion projects of the Main Library in 2000 and the replacement of the Manor Branch Library facility in 2007 helped secure the beautiful and thriving facilities we have today. Analysis For FY 2023-2024, the Letter of Intent (Attachment B) outlines a disbursement of $300,000 after City Council acceptance of the Letter of Intent and another $300,000 fifteen days prior to the date the City Council is scheduled to award a contract to construct the Mulford-Marina Branch Library replacement. FY 2023-2024 ends near when an award of contract is scheduled; therefore, the second $300,000 disbursement may happen in FY 2024-2025. Additionally, for FY 2024-2025, the remaining $200,000 will be disbursed fifteen days before the City is scheduled to issue an initial purchase order for furniture, shelving, equipment and/or other interior improvements for the project. Donation funding must be spent according to the Letter of Intent (Attachment B). Applicable General Plan Policies ·GOAL CSF-3 Sustain and expand a public library system that provides a destination for exploration and discovery, knowledge and information, leisure and cultural enrichment, and life-long learning opportunities for persons of all ages. o Policy CSF-3.1 Library Expansion and Upgrades. Support the expansion and upgrading of public library facilities and services to keep pace with changes in information technology and community needs. §Action CSF-3.1.A: Library Modernization Continue to pursue the modernization of San Leandro's libraries to incorporate emerging technology and best practices in library design. §Action CSF-3.1.C: Equipment Acquisition On an ongoing basis, secure funding for technology improvements, hardware, building furnishings, and other upgrades to ensure that the City ’s libraries remain cutting edge and responsive to public needs. o Policy CSF-3.2 Library Innovation. Consider innovative approaches to generating funds or space for new or upgraded library facilities, including public -private partnerships, colocation with other public facilities, and joint development. §Action CSF-3.2.A: Mulford and South Branch Replacement Continue to explore options for replacing or modernizing the Mulford Branch and South Branch libraries. Opportunities to incorporate modern new branch library facilities as part of future mixed -use development at the Shoreline and in the Bay Fair area should be encouraged and supported. o Policy CSF-3.3 Adequate Funding. Ensure that library funding remains adequate to sustain or increase existing service levels, including staffing, programming, and technology upgrades. Maintain or exceed American Library Association standards throughout the City’s library system. o Policy CSF-3.4 Libraries as Neighborhood Centers. Promote programs and events that affirm the role of the City ’s libraries as community and neighborhood gathering places and that reflect the City’s diverse population. o Policy CSF-3.5 Resources for Self-Improvement. Ensure that San Leandro’s libraries and other community institutions provide a setting for the open exchange of Page 2 City of San Leandro Printed on 11/1/2023