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BOCC AGENDA ITEM


Item Title:E-Rate 2018-19
Date:11/26/2018
Department: Library
Background:

The Library applies for E-Rate grant funding each fiscal year.  E-Rate funds provide a discount of up to 80% on data line expenditures.  Each grant cycle has five forms that require a signature.  I am requesting that the BOCC give permission for the Library Director to apply for the 2018-19 grant, and after reviewing the initial grant form, be given permission to file the remaining 4 forms.  The four remaining forms all verify the original document submission.  No matching funds are required.

 

Every public library in the US qualifies for E-Rate grant funding.  The grant is awarded on a first come, first serve basis.

Request:

Authorize the Library Director to file initial E-Rate grant for 2018-19 and the remaining 4 four forms as the filing windows open.


Financial/Economic Impact to Future Years Budgeting Process or Effect on Citizens:

Grant provides up to 80% of funding needed for data connections for the Library System.

Action Requested and Recommendation:

Approve Library Director to file initial E-Rate grant for 2018-19, and the remaining 4 four forms as the filing windows open.

Is this action consistent with the Nassau County Comprehensive Land Use Plan?
NA
Funding Source:
01712571, 01713571, 01714571, 01715571, 0716571-331702

Additional Information Needed for Contracts/Agreements (If Applicable)
Contract Number assigned by Contracts Management:
N/A
For non-governmental agencies, has the document been sent to the vendor for signature?
N/A
Does the document need to be recorded? If so, who will pay the recordation fee?
N/A
Are there any special mailing instructions? (Include contact name, address, deadline for submittal, how to mail such as express mail, FedEx, etc):
N/A
How many originals are needed?
1