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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9039 (Adult Literacy Program)RESOLUTION NO. 9039 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY FOR OPERATION OF A JOINT ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM, AMENDED TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT AND TO REFLECT NEW FUNDING SOURCES FOR THE PROGRAM (FROM OCTOBER 1993 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1994) WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael and the County of Marin operate a Literacy Program under a joint Powers Agreement signed in October 1992, and this program is currently located in the San Rafael Public Library; and WHEREAS, the City and the County desire to continue operating said program for the benefit of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign an amended Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement for the operation of the joint City and County Literacy Program, said amendments extending the term of the Agreement and enumerating new sources of funding. I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of said city held on Monday, the EIGHTEENTH day of OCTOBER, 1993 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Breiner, Cohen, Shippey, Thayer & NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS : None Mayor Boro ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS : None JEAW M. LEON*-, ity Clerk I: R i�il�J 1't 7&- 9a3 9 JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEVIENT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE MARIN LITERACY PROGRAM This agreement, made and entered into this day of , 1993, by and between the City of San Rafael, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as City), and the County of Marin, a body corporate and politic of the State of California (Hereinafter referred to as County). WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the City desires to improve literacy services; and WHEREAS, the County desires to improve literacy services; and WHEREAS, City and County believe that the greatest possible benefit from the use of public funds and private funding may be realized if unnecessary duplication of services and physical facilities is avoided; and WHEREAS, the City and County have maintained the Marin Literacy Program under a Joint Powers Agreement signed in October 1992 and this program is currently located in the San Rafael Public Library; and WHEREAS, City and County have successfully applied for a joint LSCA Title VI Grant to allow for the continuation of the program from October 1993 through September 1994; and WHEREAS, this Agreement is authorized under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, Government Code Section 6500 et seg.; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter stated and the performance thereof, the parties hereto do agree as follows: 1. This agreement is for the purpose of maintaining a joint literacy program to be known as the Marin Literacy Program. The program shall be implemented a, cording to the Mission Statement ("Exhibit A"), the Program of Services ("Exhibit B"), and the Budget ("Exhibit C" 2. The Marin Literacy Program shall be funded through a LSCA Title VI grant in the amount of $35,000 awarded to a joint City/County Literacy Program, contributions from the account of the Marin Literacy Council, additional grants, and donations from the community. 3. It is agreed that the City shall be the fiscal agent for adminis- tering grant funds. The City shall hold Title VI monies in a literacy account and shall provide quarterly reports on expenditures for the literacy program activities to the County. 4. It is agreed that the City and the County shall examine options for the future funding, administration, governance and operation for the continuation of the program of service. -2- 5. The City shall be responsible for contracting with service providers for the joint Marin Literacy Program. 6. It is agreed that any equipment or materials purchased by a prior San Rafael CLSA Grant shall be the property of the San Rafael Literacy Program. Further, any equipment or materials purchased by the Joint LSCA, Title VI money shall be owned jointly by the City and the County. It is the intent of both parties that any equipment or materials purchased by the joint program would be used for the purpose of providing literacy services. 7. The City and the County shall work together to encourage the Literacy Council and any interested community groups to take an active role in the maintenance and continuation of the program. 8. The terms of this agreement shall be consistent with the LSCA Title VI Grant Fiscal Year effective through September 30, 1994. 9. This agreement is solely for the purpose of providing adult literacy services to Marin residents. Nothing in this agreement shall be construed as obligating either the City or the County beyond the provisions of the agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused their duly authorized representatives to execute this agreement the day and year first above written. CITY OF SAN RAFAEL VOW ATTEST: JEA+&E�NLLEON INI City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: COUNTY OF MARIN BOB ROUMIGUIERE Chair, Board of Supervisors ATTEST: TOM CAMPANELLA Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney 1, County Counsel Exhibit A MARL N LITERACY PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT 1993-94 The Marin Literacy Program is operated jointly by the Marin County Free Library and the San Rafael Public Library. Our mission is to help adults acquire the necessary skills in reading and writing in English to enable them to achieve their goals and develop their knowledge and potential on the job and in society. The Marin Literacy Program aims to accomplish this mission by: • maintaining a literacy curriculum based on learner -centered goals • training and supporting volunteer tutors • matching tutors with learners for one-on-one or small group instruction • empowering parents to become their child's first teacher • providing materials for diverse literacy needs • offering computer-assisted learning • developing cross-cultural awareness that creates a sense of community This program is currently funded by grants from the State's California Library Services Act (California Literacy Campaign Matching Funds and California Families for Literacy) and the U.S Department of Education's Library Services and Construction Act Title VI plus community donations. Exhibit B MARIN LITERACY PROGRAM PROGRAM OF SERVICE 1993-94 Based on our mission statement for this fiscal year we plan to offer a literacy program to adult learners in the following way: A. General Operation/Site 1. The Marin Literacy Program will operate as a joint program under the supervision of the San Rafael Public Library and the Marin County Free Library. 2. The offices will be located at the San Rafael Public Library. B. Staffing 1. The program will contract for the services of a Director, a Funding Coordinator and a Program Assistant. C. Volunteers 1. The program will train volunteers quarterly to work with adult literacy students to teach them reading and writing skills. 2. The volunteers will work one-on-one or ba small groups based on time availability, service area and compatibility with the learner. 3. Some volunteers will be utilized to assist with office tasks, such as answering phones, typing, assisting with mailings or completing specific projects. D. Constituency 1. The learners in the program must reside in Marin, be over age 16, be out of the high school system, and need help in reading and/or writing skills. 2. Learners will be matched one-on-one or in small groups based on time availability, service area and compatibility with the tutor. 3. We will offer a Workplace Literacy Program at Broderbund Software, Inc. with 3 volunteer tutors. We will offer assistance to the tutors at The Redwoods Retirement Community who are working with local staff. Exhibit B -2- 4. The San Rafael Public Library will provide a Family Literacy Program for learners who have children under age 5. This program is funded by a separate Families for Literacy Grant from the state as a supplement to the ongoing literacy program. E. Materials 1. The program will provide one workbook per level at no cost to the learner. 2. Participants in the Family Literacy Program will receive free books for children in the household. These books are funded by the separate Families for Literacy Grant. 3. Two Macintosh computers are available for use by tutors and learners as a supplement to the tutoring process. 4. 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