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LEE COUNTY p Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. II. C. _ Information Meeting Date: June 1, 2015 Action Item XX Consent Agenda SUBJECT: Acceptance of LSTA EZ Literacy and Lifelong Learning Grant Award DEPARTMENT: Lee County Library CONTACT PERSON: Susan Benning REQUEST: The Board is asked to accept Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant award to Lee County Library in the amount of $23,342.45 for new FY 2015-2016 that requires a 10% local fund match of $2,593.61. As you can see from the email letter attached, Lee County Library was awarded the LSTA grant for 20 laptops, 20 wired mice, 10 plastic tables,1 Smart Board, one charging lockable wood cabinet, 20 licenses for MS Office and 20 Licenses for Lo -Jack. This grant total was for $25,936.06 that has a 10% local match so the Library will receive $23,342.45 and the local match will be $2,593.61. For a minimal investment, the Library would have needed new technology equipment to conduct introductory computer classes and help with workforce development. This grant application was previously approved by the Lee County Commissioners on February 16, 2015. This grant award is made as reimbursement from the State Library once we have purchased the items. For audit purposes, this is federal grant money from Institute of Museum and Library Services and is administered by The State Library of NC. SUMMARY: See attached BUDGET IMPACT: The sales tax of $1,815.52 on the items purchased with federal grant funds could not be included in the grant application. ATTACHMENT(S): Award email letter PUBLIC HEARING: No PRIOR BOARD ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve acceptance of LSTA EZ Grant as referenced above