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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the American Conversation Curator Project Grant, in the estimated total amount of $600.00 per six (6) month term, from September 3, 2026, through February 3, 2027, with no match for the City of Laredo Public Library Department; and to amend the general fund budget by appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $600.00; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents resulting from the award of this grant. Any funding as a result of this application will be appropriated in the Laredo Public Library Department - General Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Resolution 2026-R-243 was approved by Council at the October 19, 2026 Council meeting.
BACKGROUND
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Support the improvement of the education system of Laredo through coordination of efforts across all agencies.
Summary of alignment: This initiative teaches librarians and public servants to have meaningful conversations and express wants, needs, and desires of its constituents. These stories and conversations will allow the Laredo Public Libraries further insight into what its community wants and needs from its city.
The American Conversation Project is a nonpartisan initiative designed to engage communities in a new kind of conversation.
The American Conversation Project is a nonpartisan initiative led by the National Conference on Citizenship.
This initiative teaches librarians and public servants to have meaningful conversations and express wants, needs, and desires of its constituents. These stories and conversations will allow the Laredo Public Libraries further insight into what its community wants and needs from its city.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Recommends the approval of this Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 25-26
Budgeted Y/N?: N
Source of Funds: American Conversation Project
Account #: 101-0000-327-90.68
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Click or tap here to enter text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no match required for the City of Laredo. The revenue account is 101-0000-327-90.68 and expense account is 101-3515-552-0910