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City of Boynton Beach
BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY
100 East Ocean Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA
Date: September 22, 2021
Location/Time: City Hall, 100 East Ocean Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Commission Chambers at 6:00 p.m.
I. Call to Order—Marcia Levine, Board Chair
II. Approval of Minutes—Meeting of August 25, 2021
III. Correspondence and Communications
IV. Public Audience(Individual Speakers Will Be Limited to 3 Minute Presentations)
V. Chair's Report—Marcia Levine, Board Chair
VI. Unfinished Business:
Staffing Update-Craig Clark
Career Online High School Program -Jeannie Taylor
ARPA Grant Application—Technology Training for Entrepreneurs and Career Advancement for$93,084
VII. New Business
2022 State Aid Application estimated amount$52,257—Craig Clark
Social Worker Intern Program—Jeannie Taylor
VIII. Library Director's Report/Statistics
August 2021 Monthly Report
IX. Announcements
October 2021 Library Programming
Next Library Board Meeting—October 27, 2021
X. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
HELD ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021, AT 6:00 P.M.
IN COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 EAST OCEAN AVENUE
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
Present:
Marcia Levine, Chair Craig Clark, Library Director
Lindsay Karten Jeannie Taylor, Assistant Library Director
George Feldman
Robyn Boucard
Absent:
Dr. Stephanie Hayden-Adeyemo, Vice Chair
Ace Tilton Ratcliff
I. Call to Order— Marcia Levine, Board Chair
Chair Levine called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes — Meeting of June 23, 2021 (No quorum)
Motion
Mr. Feldman moved to accept the minutes. Ms. Karten seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
III. Correspondence and Communications
Mr. Feldman asked how many meetings a member can miss. Ms. Cherry, Minutes
Specialist, explained that a board member is removed after four absences and that the
Clerk's office keeps track of attendance.
IV. Public Audience (Individual Speakers Will Be Limited to 3 Minute Presentations)
None.
V. Chair's Report
Chair Levine explained the MLK event will be held this Saturday from 12 p.m. —4 p.m. at
the amphitheater with a kick-off VIP event at the Cultural Art Center, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Chair Levine will volunteer at the Lost Children's booth, but the Library will have a table,
manned by Bianca Incledon from Youth Services. She will have materials at her booth. If
anyone wants to stop by, they will have a showing at the event and talk about the Library.
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VI. Unfinished Business:
Staffing Update - Craig Clark
Mr. Clark has one part-time Page position they will interview for in the next week or so;
otherwise the Library is fully staffed.
Career Online High School Grant- Jeannie Taylor
Jeannie Taylor, Assistant Library Director, advised the Career Online High School Grant
was applied for and they qualified. Staff was just waiting to hear from the State when
they will receive funding. Staff asked for seven Career Online High School scholarships,
but she noted the South East Florida Information Network(SEFLIN)applied for American
Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for 100 scholarships and the Library can obtain
additional scholarships from them as needed. Mr. Clark announced the State Department
of Education was approved for$700K, but the State has to go out to bid because there is
more than one provider of the online high school services, but the Library should be the
recipient of some of those scholarships. He hoped to hear by November. Mr. Feldman
queried when the Library receives the monies if they have to wait until the next school
year. Mr. Clark noted they have a few scholarships left over, but this grant runs October
1, 2021, to September 30, 2022. Scholarships have to be awarded by September 2022,
or they go away. Mr. Feldman asked if they have to qualify in a certain category such as
in an education or library group. Mr. Clark explained the Department of Education, in the
past, handed that responsibility over to the State Library, who contacts public library
directors and Mr. Clark would request 10 scholarships.
Summer Reading Club update—Jeannie Taylor
Ms. Taylor commented the Summer Reading Club was a big success. They had a great
kick off and 98 students signed up. The participants who have completed their readings
are now picking up their prizes. Chair Levine asked if the Library could suggest books.
Ms. Taylor explained there is no requirement as to what the participants read. If staff gets
a reading list from the school, they will have those books available, but students pick out
their own books to read for this program.
VII. New Business
Creative Edge Studio
Mr. Clark reviewed the Library webpage. He noted they removed the Curbside Pickup
category on the website, although the service is still available, and replaced it with the
Creative Edge Studio. After selecting Creative Edge Studio, the page gives a list of all
the equipment they have as follows:
• 3D Printer Dremel 3D45
• Sublimination Printer
• Janome Sewing and Embroidery Machine
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• Cricut Machines
• Sizzix Big shot
• Glowforge Plus Laser Cutter and Engraver
• Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality Headset
• Magic Leap Augmented Reality Headset
• Canon Wide Format Art Printer
• iMac
• Wacom Artist Tablet
• Canon EOS R6 Mirrorless Camera
With the 3D Printer Dremel 3D45, users can send a 3D Printer file in .stl format through
the web, and it comes to the Library. He noted users must fill out a form for this
equipment. The form contains the policy on usage, how much the Library charges, the
dimensions of the object, what color filament they want, and staff prints the job for them.
The user will come to the Library and pick it up within a certain period of time. Chair
Levine asked if different people were managing the different items, and learned Christina
Graves is the Creative Edge Librarian in charge of the studio, but does have Customer
Relations staff helping her. The Library also has sewing and embroidery machines. The
Cricut machines are being used by the Friends of the Library to make unique cards they
are selling. They have a Glowforge plus laser printer and engraver. Interested individuals
can schedule a 45-minute appointment and someone will teach patrons how to use the
machine and there is a handout given. The Library has an Oculus Quest 2 Virtual Reality
Headset and a Magic Leap Augmented Reality Headset. Patrons can sign up for 45-
minute appointments. There is a Canon wide-format art printer for prints 24 inches and
longer. The colors are so great it can match an artist's original work, and they can print
on satin canvas paper and water resistant paper. There is an artist tablet to create and
print the users own work and an iMac computer that manages and runs the program.
There is a 3D Scanner. Patrons can email the studio for assistance or to make an
appointment for any of the equipment. The Library will start teaching sewing classes soon
and are in the process of hiring one of their former AmeriCorp volunteers who handles
costumes at the Jupiter Playhouse. The classes are free. If a patron has a specific project
beyond the basic learning and classes, the patron has to provide their own materials
which have to be approved. The classes will start in October or November. Staff is still
in the hiring process and will advertise the classes on the website when available. Chair
Levine asked if there are tours people can take to get an overview of everything. Mr.
Clark thought so and suggested emailing the studio to set a date and time, or call him.
The equipment would support the entrepreneurial incubator that FAU is leasing and the
Library staff will provide support for them. They will be in the building.
Ms. Karten knows 3D printers cost money and asked if everything else cost money-as
well. Mr. Clark explained the Friends of the Library sells supplies, if needed. They have
several supplies for the laser cutter, different types of wood to be used, and vinyl and
acrylic. The Friends (of the Library) make a little money on the sales. Ms. Karten asked
how someone could email a photograph to be printed and learned it has to be in STt_
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format. Ms. Graves could answer those questions. Chair Levine thanked staff for the
work and thought it was great for Boynton Beach. Most of the equipment was purchased
with grant funds. Staff has not yet opened everything to the public, but they will with a
big splash.
ARPA Grant Application
The Library applies for this grant through State Library. The federal government awarded
the state $6.7 million for competitive grants, but there were $8.4 million worth of grant
applications submitted. The Library's application was for $93,084 and the title is
Technology Training for Entrepreneurs and Career Advancement. They would hire a full
time public technology trainer and put in a grant to purchase 24 laptops with the charging
carts so the laptops can be used downstairs in the community room. The full-time, one
year teacher would teach Microsoft office products, Photoshop elements, QuickBooks for
finance, and social media classes for business and marketing. Mr. Clark would know by
the end of September if they are awarded the grant and if funded, then post the position.
Ms. Taylor, Mr. Clark and Ms. Pernicone write and review the grants as a team effort.
Chair Levine questioned if there is a formal process to select the grant recipients and
learned there is a process that takes place during State Library Council meetings to
review and select the grant recipients. The meetings are accessible from the State Library
website. Members of the public only have to register and can listen to the meetings. At
the end of the meetings, there is an opportunity for public comment. Mr. Clark noted it
would be a long two days for those meetings. On a different matter, Chair Levine noted
Dr. Hayden-Adeyemo sent an email she was en route to the meeting.
Jumpstart Summer Tutoring Program
Ms. Taylor explained the City received funding and reviewed the summer school
programs the Palm Beach County School Board had, but there was none for fourth
graders going into fifth grade.The Library put a program together,which was a lot of work,
and partnered with the Cultural Center, the Parks and Recreation Department, and
community organizations to find tutors for the students. The Literacy Coalition also
provided material resources. Staff put together a two-week, all-day program before the
school year commenced that had tutoring and literacy for the first half of the day and food,
outdoor activities, and fun library programs for the rest of the day. One program had youth
were exploring owl pellets to find out what owls were eating. The tutoring program started
slowly with nine students the first day and by the end of the program, there were 21
students, making a difference for 21 students. The kids were tested at the beginning and
end of the program and the results showed an increase in their knowledge with reading
and math. The program, which is one of many projects developed by the City, is paid for
by American Rescue Plan Act monies. The program is a one-time thing, although the
City may offer it again next summer if needed.
Ms. Boucard commented on the Jumpstart program for fourth and fifth graders, noting
that with the pandemic, the school district was mainly focused on the 3rd graders.
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Academic stimulus before school for fourth and fifth graders would be great to continue.
She hoped students will not be out of school this year and thought it was a great tutoring
program. The school district has a Jumpstart for fifth graders going to sixth grade. it would
be a good program to sponsor if they had not thought of that. Mr. Clark explained the
City Manager spoke to school administrators offering to help and the school district
suggested what grade.
Discuss merging the November 24 and December 22, 2021 meetings to
December 1, 2021
Mr. Clark explained usually the Board merges these two meetings every year. He
recommended merging them to December 1, 2021,
Motion
Mr. Feldman moved to combine the meetings. Ms. Boucard seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
VIII. Library Director's Report/Statistics
June 2021 &July 2021 Monthly Reports
Mr. Clark noted there were two months of reports/statistics and requested anyone with
questions, call or email him. The Library has been pretty busy and been offering in-person
programs. He showed the members where on the Library webpage the programs were
listed and reviewed the programs. He noted they just had a needlepoint class. He
recommended the members keep their eye on the website for programs and advised
programing was really expanding. Chair Levine thought the current month numbers for
check out and attendance were astounding. Mr. Clark explained some of the numbers
fluctuate, which could be because people are starting to come out and visit the Library.
She asked if Mr. Clark noticed more foot traffic in the Library and Florida Room and
learned he did. The amphitheater will be used quite a bit more for city activities. Mr.
Feldman spoke with Eleanor Krusell about holding a car event and learned it was $1,500
and the renter has to pay for each food wagon. Ms. Boucard asked about the calendar
of events, and how often will there be a need to delete or add new activities. Mr. Clark
responded they have a wait list of ideas and they have a weekly supervisor meeting where
new ideas are discussed. Staff can cycle out unsuccessful programs with new ideas and
programs as needed. Programs are constantly evolving. Mr. Clark explained even if only
four people show up to a class, it is still successful, or they could offer it at another time.
They adapt as they go along. The Library is offering Financially Fit classes and will soon
have one on mortgages.. They adapt to meet the needs of the audience.
IX. Announcements
Next Library Board Meeting —September 22, 2021
Chair Levine announced the next meeting.
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X. Adjoumment
Motion
Mr. Feldman moved to adjourn until September 22, 2021. Ms. Boucard seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
Catherine Cherry
Minutes Specialist
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BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY MONTHLY REPORT
AUGUST 2021
Administrative Services/Public Relations
Library Director attended City Commission meetings, Library Cooperative of the Palm Beaches Annual Meeting,
SEFLIN Board of Directors Retreat, Leadership Administrative Team Meeting, FLA Advocacy Meeting,
Schoolhouse Museum Board Meeting, and SEFLIN Board of Directors Meeting.
The library launched in-person programming again after a long hiatus due to the pandemic. Attendance was
decent and all were required to wear facial coverings and social distance while at the program. New offerings
include a Book Buzz Adult Book Club, Movie Monday, and Custom Card Crafting Club.
The library attended the city's MLK"I Have a Dream Event"on Saturday, August 28. The library had a table at
the event and handed out program flyers and borrowing brochures, in addition to a button-making station for
families where they could design their own button or choose from photos of notable Black/African-American
figures.
The Friends of the Boynton Beach City Library had 6 volunteer hours in August.
Customer Service and Circulation Statistics
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Current Same Month Percentage
Month Previous Year Change i
Customer Visits Adult 3290 2036 (both) 73%
Customer Visits Youth 1,131 - -
Total Circulation* 13,024 7,586 72%
Adult Circulation 5,225 3,962 32%
Young Adult Circulation 661 204 224%
Juvenile Circulation 3,715 1,606 131%
ILS System Circulation (Print Materials) 9,616 5,772 67%
(Total items checked out kiosks and
others in-house)
Checkouts on Kiosks 4,967 3,487 42%
Items Checked Out at CR Desk RFID 108 - -
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EBook Circ (Overdrive, Cloudlibrary) 1,319 912 45%
eAudiobook Circ (Overdrive, CloudL) 266 207 29%
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Overdrive Magazines 1,420 327 334%
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Audiovisual 1,711 1,291 33%
I Users registered 233 206 13%
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Online user registration 52 - -
Onecard Cards 1 7 -86%
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Number of Reference Transactions1,348 628 I 115%
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*includes ILS, Ebooks, Freegal, OD mags, Gale legal forms
Curbside Pickup Statistics
• Number of appointments made: 19
• Number of appointments picked up: 19
• Number of no-shows: 0
Digital Resource and Database Statistics
Current Same Month Percentage
Month Previous Year Change
Freegal Streams 526 444 18
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Freegal Users new.... _
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9 (new) 1 2 i.,_ ... 50
Freegal Downloads 403 363 11
Kanopy Streams 258 169 53�
Learning Express Sessions 76 17 347
Gale Legal 14 5 18B
Gale Infotrac Sessions 196 284 -31
Gale Infotrac Retrievals 68 3 2,167
Transparent Languages Users 11 38 -71
Transparent Languages Sessions 17 329 -95
Learning Express Job Career Sessions 69 12 475
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Knowledge City Logins _ _ 3 2 50
Boynton-Beach.org/city-library 4014 4327 -7
pageviews (pulled from Google
Analytics, this is the number of views
our library website has received)
Palm Beach Post Views (Newsbank) 580 i 120 383
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Social Media
Current Same Month Percentage
Month Previous Year Change
Facebook Likes (numberofpeople 1 080 927 17
who like the Facebook a e '
New Facebook Likes (number of 12 36 -67
new,cage likes
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Facebook Engagements (sum of all
likes, comments, and shares across all 450 1,180 62
osts for the month
Twitter Followers (number of
people who follow the Twitter 297 237 25
account
New Twitter Followers (number of 5 11 -55
new Twitter account followers
Twitter Engagements (sum of all
likes, comments, and retweets across 82 136 -40
all tweets for the month
Instagram Followers (number of
people who follow the Instagram 862 607 42
account
s New Instagram Followers
(number of new Instagram account 17 83 -80
followers
Instagram Engagements (sum of
likes and comments across all posts 229 279 -18
for the months
Public Computer Usage Statistics
Adult Computer use = 1,228 Average time per session = 44 minutes
Youth Computer use = 225 Average time per session = 41 minutes
Adult Laptops total use: 124
Teen Laptops total use: 53
Computer Usage total = 1,630*
One year ago = 590.*
*Total includes adult and youth computer areas, and adult and teen laptops.
Collection Management
Discarded Items = 389
Items Added to Collection = 890
Archives Activities
The Local History Archives continues to collect, preserve, and make accessible historical materials. More
images have been added to our online collections at https://boyntonbeachhistory.omeka.net/, including
• Aerial photographs taken sometime between 1980 and 1988,
• Copies of photographs from the 1920s and negatives of police department (1955-1971),
• Images taken at Boynton Beach Elementary School in 1977, anc
• Images from a scrapbook prepared in 1961 on Boynton history.
The online digital exhibit, Timeline of Boynton Beach, was expanded to include photographs.
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Library Program Report
CREATIVE EDGE STUDIO
- Custom Card Crafting
o Number of Sessions:
o Participants:
- Crafts and Coffee
o Number of Sessions:
o Participants: 4
ADULT SERVICES
- Quilters (paused meetings until October)
o Number of Meetings: 0
o Total Attendees: 0
- Movie Mondays
o Participants: 1
- Writer's Corner
o Number of Sessions: 1
o Participants: 4
- Book Buzz Adult Book Club
o Number of Sessions: 1
o Participants: 5
- Financially Fit— Financial Check-Up 101
o Number of Sessions: 1
o Participants: 6
- CareerSource PBC Private Mentoring
o The Library is waiting on CareerSource Stats. They will be reported in September 2021 monthly
report.
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YOUTH SERVICES
- Outdoor Storytime
o Number of Sessions: 4
o Participants: 110
- Youth Homework Help
o Number of Sessions: 70
o Participants: 32
TEEN SERVICES
- Teen Homework Help
o Number of Sessions: 11
o Participants: 4
AmeriCorps Report
AmeriCorps Kids Homework Help Monthly Report
By Olivia Shimkus
I was so excited to be back at the homework help center this month! It was a busy start to the
year with lots of my regulars returning from last year. I missed my learners so much and I was happy
to hear all about their summers.
Being as it's just me to start this year, I have changed the way I run the center a little bit. I
still have a signup sheet that I use as a rough guideline, but a lot of my student's walk-in when they
need help instead of having a set time every week. I am kind of doing more of an open forum thing
where students can come and go. This works well with just me because I can have 1-4 (socially
distanced) students all working on homework and I just pop around helping where I'm needed
instead of sitting with one student individually. This works well for me because I can help more
students, not to mention it is really fun. A lot of my students know each other because they are
friends, relatives, or go to the same school.
I think having the extra AmeriCorps helpers will be really beneficial as a lot of times I have
quite a few kids vying for my attention and an extra set of eyes and ears would be helpful. I plan on
having that orientation for new AmeriCorps possibly next week (more details to come)! A quick note,
I counted each student as a separate session even if they were doubled up with other students, this
may be important in interpreting my data.
This month's statistics for kids were as follows: In regards to students K-6, I had 32
students, which I think is quite impressive for the first moth back in session. Almost all of these
students were students I had last year with a few others mixed in! The students varied in age with 3
VPK (Preschool), 1 kindergartener, 6 first graders, 6 second graders, 8 third graders, 3
fourth graders, and 4 fifth graders and 1 sixth grader.
In total I had about 70 children sessions from 30 minutes— 1 hour and did just
over 36 hours of instruction for the month of August. I have also helped a lot around the
library casually with some students with quick questions and online schooling problems like logging
into classrooms and using online platforms.
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I also had a few teenagers (7-12 grade) and hope to continue building with this age group. In
August I had 4 teenagers, all from Southtech Prep and daughters of Zion. I had 2 seventh
graders and 2 eight graders. I did a total of 11 teenage sessions for a total of 7.5 hours of
instruction.
All together kids and teens combined I served 36 students in 81 sessions for a total of
about 43.5 hours of instruction. I am quite happy with these numbers because this was on par
with my numbers from last year even though it's the only first month.
Most students need help with Math homework that is definitely my number one request. Then
reading and writing, followed by other more random activities like social studies, science, spelling,
religion, and even culinary. I continues to have many students who come without homework but are
looking for support in one of these areas and I am very comfortable making materials for them to get
in some reinforcement of what they are doing in school. Overall, this was a great month, I'm elated
that the homework help center is flourishing once again.
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UNIQUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES,INC.
CREATED: 08/31/2021 8:10 PM WB ACCOUNT STATUS RE ORT PA 480
MS JEANNIE TAYLOR
BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY
100 E OCEAN AVE
BOYNTON BEACH FL 33435
CREDITOR: 1581 -- BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY
DATES LISTED: 01/01/1900 TO 08/31/2021
ALL AMOUNTS LISTED
Accounts Submitted 2,689 Dollars Submitted 187,257.88 Dollars Received 28,596.22
Bankruptcies 0 Dollars in Bankruptcy 0.00 Material Returned 45,792.02
Incorrect Addresses 494 Dollars in Skiptracing 23,794.61 Dollars Waived 13,413.37
Patron Disputes/Suspends 1 Dollars in Dispute 37.00
Accounts in Process 2,194 Dollars in Process 151,647.21
# of Accounts Activated 1,333 Total Activated 98,701.25
% of Accounts Activated 60.76% % of Dollars Activated 65.09%
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EXPLANATION OF SUMMARY PAGE
ACCOUNT STATUS REPORT
Left Column.
Accounts Submitted:Total number of accounts submitted for collection.
(Bankruptcies:Total number of accounts in bankruptcy.
Incorrect Addresses:Total number of accounts for which we do not have correct addresses yet. Skip tracing efforts continue
for quite some time so this number is very dynamic.
Patron Disputes/Suspends:Total number of accounts where collection efforts have been stopped because the patron disputed
the debt or the Library suspended collection efforts as a result of payment arrangements, mistakes,etc.
Accounts in Process:Total number of accounts being processed through our collection service. This number is arrived at by
subtracting Bankruptcies,Incorrect Addresses and Patron Disputes/Suspends from the total number of Accounts
Submitted.
#of Accounts Activated:Total number of accounts that have responded in some way to reduce their balance. They could have
returned material,made a payment or a combination of both.
%of Accounts Activated: Percentage of processed accounts that have responded in some way
(#of Accounts Activated divided by Accounts in Process).This percentage is a good measure of response rate because it
measures the percentage of patrons that have actually responded due to the collection process.
Middle Column
Dollars Submitted:Total dollar amount due from all accounts submitted for collection.
Dollars in Bankruptcy:Total dollar amount due from all accounts in bankruptcy.
Dollars In Skips:Total dollar amount due for accounts with incorrect addresses.
Dollars in Dispute:Total dollar amount for all accounts that have been disputed..
Dollars In Process:Total dollar amount for all accounts being processed. This number is equal to the Dollars Submitted minus
Dollars In Bankruptcy,Dollars in Skips,and Dollars in Dispute,as well as the dollar amount due for all suspended and
closed accounts(not detailed on this report). Its purpose is to show the total dollar amount actually being worked.
Total Activated:Total original amount due by all Accounts Activated. The difference between this number and the sum of
Dollars Received,Material Returned,and Dollars Waived is the remaining balance due by all Accounts Activated.
%of Dollars Activated: Percentage of processed dollars that have been activated(Total Activated divided by Dollars in
Process).
Fight Column
Dollars Received.Actual money recovered as reported by the Library.
Material Returned:Actual value of material returned as valued and reported by the Library.
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Dollars Waived:Actual dollars waived by the Library as reported by the Library.
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ADULT PROGRAMS
• Writer's Corner Group—Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Join experienced and novice writers on the second Wednesday of each
month for an evening of sharing work, offering critique, and socializing.
• Custom Card Crafting Club— Monday, September 13 at 10 a.m.
Create custom greeting cards using the Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore Air, or
Sizzix machine.
• Book Buzz—Adult Book Club—Wednesday, September 15 at 10:30 a.m.
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Read and discuss a new book with other adults.This month's book is
"Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell.
• Financially Fit- Budgeting and Saving -Thursday, September 16 at 7
p.m.
Learn how to effectively budget and save to meet your goals. Presented by
Fifth Third Bank.
- Movie Mondays: Grease- Monday, September 20 at 1 p.m.
Join us the third Monday of every month for an afternoon movie. This
month's movie is"Grease." Popcorn and coffee provided.
- Author Talk: Doug Alderson on"Florida's Rivers" -Thursday,
September 23 at 11 a.m. (Present virtuall on Zoom)
Author Doug Alderson will show photos and share stories from his latest all-
color book, "Florida's Rivers:A Celebration of Over 40 of the Sunshine
State's Dynamic Waterways"
YOUTH PROGRAMS
• Outdoor Storytime-September 1, 15, and 29 from 10-10:30 a.m.
Join Ms. Kat for stories, rhymes, &more! Location: Under the Banyan Tree
outside City Hall.
- Bilingual Spanish Storytime- September 8 and 22 from 10-10:30 a.m.
Every other Wednesday, Storytime will feature Spanish and English songs
and rhymes with Ms. Bianca.
• Make&Take- Perler Beads- September 2 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Children 6-12 years old can melt perler beads and fuse them to turn your 2D
design into a work of art.
• Youth STEM Lab-Living Fossils-September 16 from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Enjoy hands-on science and engineering activities for children 6-12. This
month we'll learn about some of the ocean's oldest creatures and use air-dry
clay to create our own replicas.
• Youth Brown Bag Book Club- Sheep! by Valerie Hobbs-September 23
from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Children 6-12 years old will meet to enjoy a snack, play games, and discuss a
middle-grade book. Register to pick up your book beginning September 1st.
TEEN PROGRAMS
e Teen Game Day-Thursdays from 4-6 p.m.
Come in and experience the joy of gaming! Videogames and board games
are available.
• Teen Career Workshop-September 21 from 4-5 p.m.
Need help building your first resume?Writing a professional email?Our
librarians can help!
The Boynton Beach City Library is located at 100 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton
Beach, FL 33435. To sign up for a library card or learn more about library
resources and programs, visit boyntonlibrary.org or call 561.742.6390.
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Boynton Beach City Library
Project Title: Technology Training for Entrepreneurs and Career Advancement
Grant Number: 22.I.ar.000.149
Project Number: 21-ARPA-01
Date Submitted: Friday, September 3, 2021
A. Applicant Information Page 1 of 5
i=— Applicant Information
a. Organization Name: Boynton Beach City Library J
b. FEID: 59-6000282
c. Phone number(with extension if applicable): 561.742.6390
d. Principal Address: 100 East Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, 33435
e. Mailing Address: 100 East Ocean Avenue Boynton Beach, 33435
f. Website: http://www.boyntonlibrary.org '
g. Organization Type: Municipal Government
h. Organization Category: Library
i. County: Palm Beach
j. DUNS number: 072247133
k. UEI number:
I. Fiscal Year End Date: 09/30
1.Applicant Director*
First Name
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Craig
Last Name
Clark
Phone
561.742.6390
Email
clarkc@bbfl.us
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2. Project Manager*
First Name
Joyce
Last Name
Pemicone
Phone
561.742.6380
Email
perniconej@bbfl.us
3. Duns/UEI in process
0 DUNS or UEI Number Application in process
4. Project Summary*
A concise, standalone summary of the project. Include the applicant name(or beneficiary name as applicable),
who is to be served by the project and what project activities will occur in the project.
The Boynton Beach City Library plans to offer training for entrepreneurs and anyone seeking to develop
their skills for career advancement. Building on the success of our Creative Edge Studio, which
encourages creative entrepreneurship and the demand for services from unemployed or underemployed
customers,we have found that our main barrier to assisting more people was the customers' lack of
computer literacy, access to artistic software, access to business support software, as well as the staff time
and skills necessary to train the public.
When customers come for help with writing a resume or with technology,the time required to fully assist
them is more time than a traditional transaction taking place while others are waiting. There is a large
digital divide in our community and the lack of digital literacy is something that we see daily. The statistics
back this up: according to a USA Today Network article in the July 7, 2021 Herald-Tribune Microsoft data
shows 55%of Palm Beach County households do not have broadband access. The article also states that
"advocates say that"digital divide"across the United States is due largely to ... the relatively high cost of
broadband that has made the service unaffordable for many in urban centers."
The library needs portable technology equipment and an instructor to accomplish this training. Portability is
required because the library training room is on a different floor from the adult library space in the City Hall
Library complex. A printer and projector is necessary to better meet the needs of the students. A full time
Public Technology Trainer position is required since we have tried in the past to use part time positions to
fill this need unsuccessfully.We found that not only is it difficult to find a qualified individual willing to come
on board as a part time worker, but even when we do find someone,the person does not stay long
because the library is not their top priority. This pattern creates a lack of continuity that makes it impossible
for the library to build a connection with the community as a training center.
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The purchase of a mobile laptop charging station with 24 laptops (23 for students and one for the
instructor)and a printer will enable us to conduct the classes in the large community room of our Library/
City Hall complex. The laptops will have the following software on each one: Microsoft Office, QuickBooks,
QuickBooks Self-employed, Rebelle 4 Art, SmartSheets Project Management, and Adobe Photoshop
Elements. When not in use in a classroom setting, the equipment will be accessible to patrons. We will
have available quality resume paper and envelopes for those people applying for a job.
Additionally,we are requesting a grant funded Public Technology Trainer 40 hour per week position to
provide the instruction. For the first month, the person in this position will survey the public, create a list of
classes, develop a curriculum, and create practice exercises, quick access shortcut sheets and handouts.
After the initial curriculum development period,the instructor position will dedicate four hours per day will
be dedicated to face-to-face instruction in a classroom setting. The remaining four hours will be dedicated
to working with customers one on one,working with the Marketing Manager on promoting the programs,
answering phone calls from former students or prospective students, adjusting the curriculum depending
on the experience with the students, and creating or modifying handouts.
The instructor will teach classes that include basic computer literacy, Microsoft Office products, Adobe
Photoshop Elements, QuickBooks, Project Management, Creating Art with Software, How to use social
media in a business, Job Interview Preparation and Career Tips, Resume Writing, Job Search Tactics, and
other similar classes.The instructor would also demonstrate existing library training software and database
resources to help students further their skills.
Class participants will be surveyed post training to determine if they are more comfortable with the material
and if they anticipate practical applications of the information learned.
5. What is the organizational purpose of the applicant?*
The library's mission states, The Boynton Beach City Library enriches lives by inspiring learning and
nurturing creativity. The project is 100% related to enriching lives through the improvement of resource
access by bringing new technologies closer to home and giving citizens a forum to explore and profit from
their creativity.
This project directly aligns with the City's Strategic Plan (Budget Year 2020-2021)and has the Library
supporting the City's Initiative#2—Building Wealth in the Community through Library Department Initiative
#1 "Digital Literacy&Technology Access"and Library Department Initiative#2"Nurture Creativity&
Creative Learning
6. Describe the governance of the applicant's organization? *
The Boynton Beach City Library is a department of the City of Boynton Beach municipal government.The
City organization is led by a City Manager and governed by a Mayor and four City Commissioners.
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7. Provide any additional information about the applicant to set the context for the
project. This response is optional.
The data listed below indicates that our area is already a COVID hotspot, local unemployment is starting to
rise again, and the cost of living in the areas of transportation,food, and housing are going up. It is
imperative that steps be taken to mitigate any potential economic damage by boosting the skills of the
workforce and strengthening small businesses.
According to the City of Boynton Beach Economic Development Department COVID Business Survey,
13%of respondents had retail and 39% had "other"as their"primary business activity." Other included
fitness training, hair cutting, pest control, commercial embroidery, custodial services,funeral services,
pressure cleaning, and similar services. The top three short term concerns for local businesses were:
finding funding opportunities (17%), acquiring new customers (14%), and the impact of COVID on their
business(14%). Main long term concerns(5 years)included acquiring new customers(15%),and impact
of COVID on the business(9%).The top topics of interest for local businesses is marketing (11%)and
obtaining finance (11%). Businesses prefer to obtain support online (32%)and one on one (23%).We
have micro businesses with five or fewer employees(30% of respondents)and small businesses with six
to 25 employees(22%). The majority of respondents described their business as established and stressed
(22%)and less profitable than normal (68%). Most of the respondents have been in business more than
ten years(59%),four to nine years (28%), and one to three(9%). Regarding the place of business, 29%
rent their business location, 16%own their location, and 8%operate the business from home.
According to the City of Boynton Beach CRA Business Survey, thirty-six percent of businesses are no
longer open. Sixty-two percent say their hours have changed. Forty-six percent have furloughed
employees while twelve percent have laid off staff. The top needs to sustain businesses were listed as
rent(42%) and payroll (26%).
According to WSVN News,the Lambda variant of COVID-19 is already in Florida with a total of 126
Lambda cases confirmed in the state as of July 22,2021. According to Reuters News Agency, as of
August 2,2021, Delta breakthrough infections are likely contagious, and the Lambda variant of the
coronavirus is highly infectious and more resistant to vaccines than the original version of the virus.
According to Salary.com, the 2021 Cost of Living in West Palm Beach, FL is 10.1% higher than the
National Average and prices were up 1.5%from a year ago.The largest increases were found in
transportation,food, and housing.
According to the mayo clinic COVID-19 map, Palm Beach County is conserved a COVID hotspot as of
August 2,2021.
According to the US Census Weekly Small Business Pulse Survey for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West
Palm Beach area, the percentage of small businesses decreased by approximately 30%since the
pandemic, While the national average for small businesses feeling a large negative effect from the
pandemic is 26.8%, in South Florida the number was 30.5%. The feeling of a moderate negative effect
was 43% nationally and 40.4% locally.
According to the US Census Community Resilience Estimates, 13% of residents in Palm Beach County
have 0 risk factors,48% have 1-2 risk factors, and 38% have 3 or more risk factors. Risk factors include
poverty, crowding, unemployment, disability, no health insurance, age, etc.
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According to the City of Boynton Beach (see attached document"Boynton Beach COVID period
Unemployment"),the peak of the unemployment was April of 2020 at 18.4%. While the unemployment
rate dropped after the vaccination rollout, it is beginning to rise from May 2021 at 5.4%to June at 5.9%.
According to the New York Times,there were 53 new COVID cases in Palm Beach County May 24 2021
and 5,958 new cases July 30, 2021.
According to the Springfield News Leader Palm Beach County, FL COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker 52.44% of
people in Palm Beach County have been fully vaccinated as of August 3,2021.,.
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B. Activities Page 2 of 5
1. Describe the specific activities you will implement to help "communities respond
directly and immediately to the pandemic, as well as address related economic and
community needs through equitable approaches." If the project will provide
solutions to several different needs, describe each in a separate activity. If two or
more activities are included, please prioritize them. If there is only one activity,
prioritize it as one of one.
For each activity include:
• The activity name.
• A description of who will benefit including demographics and other specific information
• The community need, problem or challenge this activity will address and how it was identified.
• A detailed narrative of what will be implemented as the solution to meet the need, problem or challenge.
• Who will plan, implement and manage this activity?
• How you will measure the results of the activity or know it is successful. Include what will be measured
and how it will be counted.
• Describe how the activity will be sustained once the project is completed, if applicable.
Activity Name:
Purchase equipment, supplies and furniture
Priority 1 of 6 activities
Activity Narrative:
Community need, problem or challenge this activity will address and how it was identified: We have an
existing Creative Entrepreneurship program and have identified a need for public access to business software,
job and career help, and technology instruction.
Activity/solution to meet the need: We will purchase 24 laptops, a portable laptop cart,a projector, projector
case,a printer, printer ink, licenses for each of 24 laptops for Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Self-
employed, Rebelle 4 Art, SmartSheet Project Management, and Adobe Photoshop Elements/Premiere
Elements. We will purchase quality resume paper and envelopes for the public to use.
Who will plan, implement and manage this activity: Senior Librarian/Innovation Manager&Customer
Relations Supervisor
Who will benefit: the public who will have access to the equipment, software, and resume supplies.
How the activity will be sustained once the project is completed: the Library will maintain the equipment
and continue the subscriptions to the software as needed.
What will be measured/how it will be counted I how you will measure the results of the activity or know
it is successful: the number of purchase orders issued,the number of items received, and the number of
software licenses received.
Activity Name:
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Hiring of Full Time Public Technology Trainer
Priority 2 of 6 activities
Activity Narrative:
Community need, problem or challenge this activity will address and how It was identified: We found that
the demand for services exceeded the current staff time available to render those services.
Activity/solution to meet the need: We will advertise for and hire a full time Public Technology trainer and
work with the person to create the curriculum and list of classes based on an updated community needs
assessment.
Who will plan, implement and manage this activity: Library Director,Assistant Library Director, and Senior
Librarian/Innovation Manager&Customer Relations Supervisor
Who will benefit:the public who will have a dedicated instructor for technology and career skills.
How the activity will be sustained once the project is completed: the Library will request to have this
positon made permanent for the following Fiscal Year through the City's budget process based on the results
obtained during this grant period.
What will be measured/how it will be counted I how you will measure the results of the activity or know
it is successful: We will measure the number of positive participant responses to the question of how useful
was the content of the classes and how good was the instruction.
Activity Name:
Creating the schedule of classes
Priority 3 of 6 activities
Activity Narrative:
Community need, problem or challenge this activity will address and how it was identified: We will
conduct a needs assessment survey and base the list of classes on this information.
Activity/solution to meet the need:We will create a list of classes that include tentatively Basic Computer
Literacy, Microsoft Office, Rebelle 4 Art,QuickBooks Self-employed, SmartSheet Project Management,Adobe
Photoshop Elements, QuickBooks, Resume and Career Tips,Job Interview Preparation, Resume Writing, Job
Search Tactics, Finding the Right Career Path, library databases, and other similar classes.
Who will plan, implement and manage this activity: Newly appointed Public Technology Trainer.
Who will benefit:the public who will have access to the classes.
How the activity will be sustained once the project is completed: we will continue the successful classes
and replace the classes where attendance has decreased. We will request the City fund the instructor after the
grant period ends.
What will be measured/how it will be counted/how you will measure the results of the activity or know
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Promoting the schedule of classes
Priority 4 of 6 activities
Activity Narrative:
Community need, problem or challenge this activity will address and how it was identified: The
community needs to learn about programs that have the potential to help them achieve their professional goals.
Activity/solution to meet the need: We will work with our Marketing and Outreach Manager to promote the
classes on social media, at outreach events, and by email.
Who will plan, implement and manage this activity: Public Technology Trainer and Marketing and Outreach
Manager
Who will benefit:the public who can benefit from taking the classes or having access to the software and
equipment
How the activity will be sustained once the project is completed: the Library has an existing dedicated staff
person who oversees marketing and outreach.
What will be measured/how it will be counted 1 how you will measure the results of the activity or know
it is successful: the number of social media posts,the number of outreach events,the number of program
flyers circulating, and the number of emails sent to promote the classes.
Activity Name:
Conducting the schedule of classes
Priority 5 of 6 activities
Activity Narrative:
Community need, problem or challenge this activitywill address and how it was identified: People in the
area need instruction for computer literacy,technology, and career advancement due to the pandemic and
difficult economic circumstances.
Activity/solution to meet the need: The 40 hour per week Public Technology Trainer will provide the
instruction. For the first month, the person in this position will survey the public, create a list of classes, develop
a curriculum, and create practice exercises, quick access shortcut sheets and handouts. After the initial
curriculum development period,the instructor position will dedicate four hours per day will be dedicated to face-
to-face instruction in a classroom setting. The remaining four hours will be dedicated to working with the
Marketing Manager on promoting the programs, answering phone calls from former students or prospective
students, adjusting the curriculum depending on the experience with the students, and creating or modifying
handouts.
Who will plan, implement and manage,this activity: Public Technology Trainer.
Who will benefit:the public who will have access to the classes.
How the activity will be sustained once the project Is completed: we will continue the successful classes
and replace the classes where attendance has decreased. We will request the City fund the instructor after the
grant period ends.
What will be measured/how it will be counted I how you will measure the results of the activity or know
it is successful: the number of classes, and the number of handouts created.
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Activity Name:
Surveying participants and evaluating the classes and instructor
Priority 6 of 6 activities
Activity Narrative:
Community need,problem or challenge this activity will address and how it was identified: the
community needs to have classes that will support their professional goals and increase their quality of life:
Activity/solution to meet the need:We will monitor the attendance of the classes as well as the feedback of
the participants to adjust the curriculum and the manner of instruction to fit the needs of the students.
Who will plan,implement and manage this activity: Public Technology Trainer.
Who will benefit: the public who will have an opportunity to critique and voice their opinion on the classes'and
the instruction.
How the activity will be sustained once the project is completed: the Library will continue to request
feedback from participants regarding library programs.
What will be measured/how it will be counted/how you will measure the results of the activity or know
it is successful: the attendance,the number of positive comments generated by the classes, the feedback
from the participants,the number of adjustments to the curriculum.
2. Provide a detailed overall timeline of all the proposed activities. Information can
be provided in the box or as an attachment. If desired, the timeline can be in the
form of a Gantt or other chart. *
To find out more about a Gantt chart, see https://www.gantt.com
As soon as the grant contract is signed,we will begin the process of purchasing the equipment(October
2021). We will advertise for the Public Technology Trainer position October 2021, brining someone on
board by December of 2021. During the time prior to bringing the person on board,we will book the
meeting room (shared with City Hall)for the times needed,we will do a preliminary survey of community
needs. We will begin classes January 2022. Some classes will be single independent recurring classes
such as the basic computer literacy classes. Some classes will have basic and advanced levels such as
the Excel class. We would have conducted at least one session of the class selections by mid-January
2022. The classes will be adjusted following feedback by the attendees and continued through the end of
the grant period.
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C. Budget Page 3 of 5
Provide details on the proposed expenditures of all funds.The budget explains and justifies the funds required
for each activity(or activities). Each section of the budget is comprised of two required parts:the budget
narrative and budget detail of the proposed amounts.
The narrative provides a detailed explanation and justification of proposed expenditures. For each amount listed
in the detail,the narrative should describe how the amounts were calculated,for both grant and matching(if
applicable)funds, i.e., include calculations, unit costs, or breakdown of costs.
Matching funds are not required, however, they can be included if desired.
The applicant organization is allowed, if desired,to charge an indirect cost(administrative fee)for the project.
For more information on indirect costs, please see the DLIS Florida CARES Act Guidelines, page 5
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1. Salaries and Benefits
Show combined salaries and benefits to be paid to each person employed in the project on a separate line. The
narrative should indicate what the benefits percentage is for the salaries. Fees and expenses for consultants
should be included under the Contractual Services section. For each position listed, provide the full-time
equivalency(FTE)for the amount of time spent on this particular project based on the local work week.
1.1.Salaries and Benefits Detail *
# Position Title F.T.E. Grant Funds Cash Match Total
1 Public Technology Trainer 1.00 $52,519 $0 $52,519
Totals: $52,519 $0 $52,519
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1.2. Salaries and Benefits Narrative
A full time position is required for the trainer since we have tried in the past to use part time positions to
fill this need and have found that not only is it difficult to find a qualified individual willing to come on
board as a part time worker, but, even when we do find someone,the person does not stay long. This
pattern creates a lack of continuity that makes it impossible for the library to build a connection with the
community as a training center.
In our area, the pay rate for a trainer is$50,000 per year. Since it is a full time position,we need to add
benefit costs as follows: FICA($3,825.00),health insurance ($ 8,622.68),dental ($58.26), vision ($
53.80),and basic life insurance($63.00). This comes to a grand total of$63,022.74 for salary and
benefits, which comes to$32.45 for the hourly rate including benefits.
Since the Public Technology Trainer will only be employed during the last 10 months of the grant
period,we are dividing the annual salary/benefits by 12 and multiplying by 10. This comes to
$52,519.13. 1,
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2. Contractual Services
Include costs for specific services to be performed by an outside organization or individual under contract.
Examples include:consultant fees, rentals, advertising, speaker's fees and wiring costs. Briefly describe
services to be provided by contract.
2.2. Contractual Services Narrative
3. Library Materials
Describe type and numbers of materials to be purchased.
3.2. Library Materials Narrative
3.3. Is the library purchasing materials for the library's collection?
()Yes
No
4. Supplies
Describe the supplies needed for the project. Supplies may include computer supplies, toner, paper, postage,
etc.
4.1. Supplies Detail *
# Description Grant Funds Cash Match Total
1 4 Ink cartridges (Yellow, cyan, magenta, $600 $0 $600
and black)@ 149.99 each
Totals: $600 $0 $600
4.2. Supplies Narrative
Ink cartridges for the printer we are purchasing.
5.Travel
Indicate amounts to be used for travel associated with the project.Any travel conducted with grant or matching
funds must be done in accordance with Section 112.061, Florida Statutes. In the narrative indicate the traveler's
position, destination, purpose, and how the travel relates to achieving project purposes.
5.2. Travel Narrative
6. Equipment
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The costs for equipment and furniture to be purchased and used by the project are covered in this category.
Examples include computers, desks,and chairs. Include only items with a useful life of at least one year and an
acquisition cost of$5,000 or more. Small items of equipment that do not meet this definition should be shown in
the "Other"category. List all equipment to be purchased. Describe the type of equipment and explain how
equipment will be used to support the project.
NOTE:Any equipment over$5,000 for an individual item must be approved by IMLS prior to purchase.
6.2. Equipment Narrative
7. Other
Include costs for any items that do not fall under the categories above. Some examples include printing and
small equipment costing less than $5,000.
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7.1. Other Detail *
Description Grant Funds Cash Match Total
1 Luxor Laptop/Chromebook Computer $933 $0 $933
Charging Cart For 24 Devices, 31-1/8"W
x 21-1/8"D x 40-1/8"H, Black
2 24 units at$834 each of Dell Latitude $20,016 $0 $20,016
3520 laptop=$20,016
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3 Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 and $3,120 $0 $3,120 II'
Premiere Elements 2021 Bundle @ 130
per laptop
4 Microsoft Office for 24 laptops at 102.99 $2,472 $0 $2,472
each =$2,472
5 QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2021 - $2,152 $0 $2,152
box pack(1 year)-up to 3 concurrent
users @$269 ea x 8 for 24 laptops
6 HP PageWide Enterprise Color MFP $2,000 $0 $2,000
586dn
7 Projector carrying case $47 $0 $47
8 Epson PowerLite 2250U Full HD $1,698 $0 $1,698
WUXGA 3LCD Projector
Totals: $39,965 $0 $39,965
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Description Grant Funds Cash Match Total
9 2 PrintWorks Ivory Resume Paper, $25 $0 $25
24Ib/89gsm
10 4 Southworth.R1410L Resume $62 $0 $62
envelope
11 Rebelle 4 artwork software$89.99 for $2,160 $0 $2,160
one laptop x 24 laptops
12 QuickBooks Self-employed-$15 per mo $3,600 $0 $3,600
x 10 mo x 24 laptops=$3,600
13 Smart Sheet Project Management $1,680 $0 $1,680
software at$7 per month x 10 months x
24 laptops=$1,680
Totals: $39,965 $0 $39,965
7.2. Other Narrative
The proposed instructor will have a grab-and-go technology cart to bring to the community room we
share with City Hall that is on another floor. this includes a cart/charging station on wheels, a printer, a
projector, and a class set of laptops for 23 students and one instructor. Each laptop will have Microsoft
office, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Self-employed, SmartSheet Project Management, Rebelle 4 Artist,and
Adobe Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements. This is a turnkey system for technology
instruction.
The specifics of the items mentioned are:
Luxor Laptop/Chromebook Computer Charging Cart For 24 Devices, 31-1/8"W x 21-1/8"D x 40-1/8"H,
Black-$933.00
24 units at$713.18 each of Dell Latitude 3520 laptop= $ 17,116
HHP PageWide Enterprise Color MFP 586dn ,-$2,000
Epson PowerLite 2250U Full HD WUXGA 3LCD Projector-$ 1,698
Projector carrying case-$47
2 PrintWorks Ivory Resume Paper,24Ib/89gsm-$25
4 Southworth R1410L Resume envelope-$62
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 and Premiere Elements 2021 Bundle @ 130 per laptop=$3,120
Rebelle 4 artwork software$89.99 for one laptop x 24 laptops-$2,160
Microsoft Office for 24 laptops at 102.99 each = $2,472
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QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2021 -box pack(1 year)-up to 3 concurrent users @ $269 ea x 8 for 24
laptops
QuickBooks Self-employed-$15 per mo x 10 mo x 24 laptops=$3,600
Smart Sheet Project Management software at$7 per month x 10 months x 24 laptops= $1,680
Total Request:
$93,084
Total Matching Funds: (Optional)
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D. Certifications and Attachments Page 4 of 5
If you have already applied for LSTA funds in 2021 then the following forms are not required to be resubmitted.
1. Debarment Form *
All applicants must complete this form.
jDownload Blank Debarment Form (Word Format)
1.1.0 Previously submitted with 2021 LSTA application
1.2.
File Name File Uploaded On View(opens in new
Size window)
Certification Regarding Debarment signed 125 8/5/2021 11:09:40 View file
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2. Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) *
All applicants must complete this form.
.
]Download Blank FFATA Form (Word Format)
2.1.0 Previously submitted with 2021 LSTA application
2.2.
File Name File Size Uploaded On View (opens in new window)
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3. Internet Safety Certification Form. Applies only to public libraries.
File Name File Size Uploaded On View(opens in new window)
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4. Lobbying Activities Form
5. MLS Degree Certification
6. Certificate of Good Standing
7. Electronic Payments
This form must be completed annually and submitted directly to the Department of Financial Services so that
your organization can receive grant funds via electronic funds transfer(EFT). If your organization has already
submitted a form to DFS since January 2021,please check the box.
Download Blank Vendor Direct Deposit Authorization (Pdf Format)
7.1.0 Previously Submitted form since January 2021
7.2.
8. Support Materials (optional)
File Title Description Size Type View
(opens
in new
window)
Laptop cart 932.99 .pdf Luxor Laptop_Chromebook Computer 479 View file
Chargi...lack_B1529604- [KB]
GLOBALindustrial.pdf
photoshop2.pdf Adobe Photoshop Elements 2021 and 109 View file
Premiere Elements 2021 Bundle @ 130 [KB]
per laptop =$3,120
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window)
Microsoft Office for 24 Microsoft Office for 24 laptops at 102.99 286 View file
computers.pdf each =$2,472 [KB]
Quickbooks licence for QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus 2021 -box 290 View file
3 users times 8 for 24 pack(1 year)-up to 3 concurrent users @ [KB]
computers.pdf $269:ea x 8 for 24 laptops
glassdoor teacher Backup on Teacher Salary Figure 40 View file
salaries.pdf [KB]
laptops.pdf 24 units at$834 each of Dell Latitude 3520 78 View file
laptop=$20,016 [KB]
projector.pdf Epson PowerLite 2250U Full HD WUXGA 63 View file
3LCD Projector [KB]
printer.pdf HP PageWide Enterprise Color MFP 115 View file
589dn printer [KB]
ink.pdf Ink for printer 56 View file
[KB]
projector case.pdf Projector case 81 View file
[KB]
resume paper.pdf Resume paper 80 View file
[KB]
resume envelopes.pdf Resume Envelopes 75 View file
[KB]
rebelle4 software.pdf Rebelle 4 artistic software 71 View file
[KB]
QB Self-employed.pdf QuickBooks Self-employed software 109 View file
[KB]
smartsheet project SmartSheet project management software 48 View file
management_pdf [KB]
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E. Review and Submit Page 5 of 5
1. Review and Submit
I hereby certify that I am authorized to submit this application on behalf of Boynton Beach City Library
and that all information indicated is true and accurate. I acknowledge that my electronic signature below
shall have the same legal effect as my written signature. I am aware that making a false statement or
representation to the Department of State constitutes a third degree felony as provided for in s. 817.155,
F.S., punishable as provided for by ss.-775.082, 775.083, and 775.084.
1.1. Guidelines Certification
el I hereby certify that I have read and understand the guidelines and all application requirements for this
grant program as outlined under section 257. 12-15, Florida Statutes and 1B-2.011, Florida
Administrative Code.
1.2. Signature (Enter first and last name)
Craig Clark
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