SUBJECT
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An ordinance authorizing the City Manager to accept the American Conversation Project Grant, in the estimated total amount of $500.00 per six (6) month term, from June 19, 2026, through November 30, 2026, 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 $500.00; 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 to submit the application to the grant was approved at the April 7, 2026 Council meeting.
Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance was approved for introduction at the July 27, 2026 Council meeting.
BACKGROUND
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.
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.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
The Committee supports the acceptance of this grant.
STAFF RECOMME...
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