SUBJECT
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Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to amend the City of Laredo FY2025 General Fund Library Department by appropriating $10,000 in revenues and expenses for the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) Texas Reads Grant for an eight-week Toy Photography Workshop for youth during the 2026 Summer Reading Program. Grant will be allocated in the General Fund.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies):
Goal 10.1 - “Support the improvement of the education system of Laredo through coordination of efforts across all agencies.”
Goal 10.2 - “Recognize local and regional arts and culture as the foremost indicator of the community’s unique identity and support its development to cultivate civic pride and identity and as an essential component to economic development and for attracting and retaining talent.”
Policy 10.2.8 - “Make Arts and Culture the cornerstone of Laredo’s identity by encouraging and growing our cultural arts base, film and art festivals, theater, and other artistic projects.”
Policy 10.2.9 - “Promote Children’s Art Programs.”
Summary of alignment:
This ordinance demonstrates strong alignment with multiple goals and policies in the Viva Laredo Comprehensive Plan. It directly supports the development of educational artistic and cultural programs-a priority per Goal 10.1 and Goal 10.2 and Policy 10.2.8 and 10.2.9. Programs such as these empower youth to explore learning literary concepts and photography techniques in an educational and artistic manner. Concepts such as plot and scene and composition and lighting will be taught during this eight-week toy photography workshop.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s (TSLAC) Texas Reads Grant funds public library programs that promote reading and literacy within local communities.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
Staff recommends the appropriation and acceptance of funds.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
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Source of Funds: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
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Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: Click or tap here to enter text.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Revenues
Operating Grant/Texas State Library $10,000
Expenses
Library Supplies $10,000