Title
Phoenix Public Library's Annual Application for Arizona State Library's State Grants-In-Aid Funds (Ordinance S-53243) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, to apply for, accept, and, if awarded, enter into an agreement for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Arizona State Library's State Grants-in-Aid (SGIA) Grant Funds for the Phoenix Public Library in an amount of $70,884. Further request City Council grant an exception pursuant to Phoenix City Code 42-20 to authorize inclusion of indemnification and assumption of liability provisions in the documents pertaining to this transaction that otherwise would be prohibited by Phoenix City Code 42-18. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and for the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
Arizona State Grants-in-Aid are allocated annually to the Library based on a per capita distribution of funds by the Arizona State Legislature through the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records. The amount allocated for Phoenix Public Library this year is $70,884.
Funds will be used to support early literacy and school-aged outreach by hiring a full-time library assistant for the Literacy Outreach Team. Staff will conduct programs and workshops in schools and community centers and work with City of Phoenix Public Housing on community book distribution and programs in public housing communities. SGIA funds will allow Phoenix Public Library to extend critical early literacy outreach into the community citywide. Priority will be given to areas of the city identified with the most need (based on school district reading scores).
Financial Impact
The amount allocated for Phoenix Public Library this year is $70,884 and no matching funds are required. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Gina Montes and the Library Department.