HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0245) M&C 20-0985City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0985
LOG NAME: 84BOOK DONATION FOR MAUDRIE M. WALTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUBJECT
(CD 5) Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to Donate Withdrawn Books to the Maudrie M. Walton Elementary School and Find that the
Donation of Books Serves a Public Purpose
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to donate withdrawn library books to the Maudrie M. Walton Elementary School in response to the loss
of its school library collection from a recent fire; and
2. Find the donation serves to carry out the public purpose of promoting literacy by providing books to students who lack access to books in their
school library, and that adequate controls are in place to carry out such public purpose.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Public Library plans to donate approximately 500-1,000 books to the Maudrie M. Walton Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas
(Council District 5). The school recently lost all of its library books as a result of damage from a burglary and fire. A community drive is currently
under way for donations to keep books accessible to the students. The books the Library identified for donation are no longer needed in the public
library's collection but could continue to benefit the community and support the Library's relationship with local teachers, educators and school
librarians in the community. This donation would help keep books accessible to the students of the Maudie M. Walton Elementary School and
promote literacy and learning through reading during a critical and challenging time. The City will ensure adequate controls are in place to carry
out such public purpose through the donation process.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of these recommendations will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Manya Shorr 7706
Additional Information Contact: Marilyn Marvin 7708