HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0030) M&C 21-0932City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/30/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0932
LOG NAME: 84BOOK DONATION FOR ATWOOD MCDONALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SUBJECT
(CD 4) Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to Donate Withdrawn Books to the Atwood McDonald Elementary School and Find that the
Donation of Books Serves a Public Purpose
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Fort Worth Public Library to donate withdrawn library books to the Atwood McDonald Elementary School in response to the
loss of its books 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, and
that adequate controls are in place to carry out such public purpose.
DISCUSSION:
The Fort Worth Public Library plans to donate approximately 1,500 books to the Atwood McDonald Elementary School in Fort Worth, Texas. The
school recently lost books as a result of smoke, fire and water damage from a fire that caused the total loss of the school library. 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 Atwood McDonald 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.
Atwood McDonald Elementary School is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4.
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