Department: County Library
Department Head/Elected Official: Edward Melton, Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the County Library for approval to accept from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation grant funds in the amount of $76,043, with no required match, for the 2024 Curiosity Cruiser Program.
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Background and Discussion: Curiosity Cruiser is a state-of-the-art mobile library that provides Harris County children with access to books and exciting educational programs that integrate reading with science, math, technology, writing and the arts. The Curiosity Cruisers are staffed by Harris County Public Library employees, while books, supplies, materials, technology and other mascot maintenance, and repair costs are paid for with grant funds from Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation.
Expected Impact: The Curiosity Cruiser inspires Harris County children to develop a love of reading and gain access to great books and opportunities - leading to lifelong learning and the ability to reach their fullest potential in life.
Alternative Options: We could refuse to accept the Grant funds, creating a need for continued funding from the Harris County General Fund.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
X Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
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Application was not presented to Commissioners Court
Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Mobile Outre...
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