A formal position or approval by the Board: Allow the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,500,000 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for the Chinatown Branch Renovation Capital Project within the period of Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-2027 through 2029-2030. In short: it commits city money.
Resolution authorizing the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend a grant in the amount of up to $1,500,000 of in-kind gifts, services, and cash monies from the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library for direct support for the Chinatown Branch Renovation Capital Project within the period of Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-2027 through 2029-2030.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a partnership between the San Francisco Public Library and the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library to support the renovation of the Chinatown Branch Library.
An addendum to the existing Memorandum of Understanding was signed to define the project proposal and acceptance of funds for the Chinatown Branch Renovation Capital Project.
The Friends of the San Francisco Public Library approved raising and making available up to $1.5 million for the renovation project, covering furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
The Mayor's Office submitted a resolution to the Board of Supervisors to authorize the San Francisco Public Library to accept and expend the grant from the Friends for the Chinatown Branch Renovation.
The resolution was received by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for further action.
The resolution was assigned to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for review.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee reviewed the resolution as part of their agenda.
The resolution is set for further consideration by the Board of Supervisors following the committee review.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
