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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing City Manager to Accept a Donation from the Dona Dorothy Platt Trust in the Amount of $1,000 for the Lodi Public Library and Appropriate Funds (LIB)
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MEETING DATE:
October 15, 2025
PREPARED BY:
Jenni Fontanilla, Library Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a Resolution authorizing City Manager to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from the Dona Dorothy Platt Trust for the Lodi Public Library and appropriate funds to the Library’s collection development account.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The Lodi Public Library serves as a vital community resource, offering books, media, technology, and educational programs for residents of all ages. To support these efforts, the Dona Dorothy Platt Trust has generously offered a donation in the amount of $1,000. The donation is designated for collection development and will be used to expand and update the Library’s circulating collection of classical literature books. Acceptance of donations over $500 requires City Council approval. Staff recommends that City Council authorize the City Manager to accept the $1,000 donation from the Dona Dorothy Platt Trust and appropriate the funds into the Library’s operating budget for collection development.
STRATEGIC VISION:
8A. Public Well-Being: Increase opportunities for physical, recreational, and cultural activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This donation will increase Library Fund revenue and expense by $1,000, which will be applied directly to collection development.
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Revenue: $1,000 into 12000000.57702 Expense: $1,000 to 12090000.72308 (Books & Periodicals)