STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Quality of Life
AGENDA DATE: November 10, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Library
EXECUTIVE: Joey Zapata
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the (1) acceptance of a grant from the Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through Communities for Immunity (Federal Award ID No. LG-250528-OLS) in the amount of $4,200.00 for the period September 8, 2021 through January 31, 2022; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $4,200.00 in the Communities for Immunity Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of funds from the ASTC in an amount not to exceed $4,200.00 in the Communities for Immunity Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the grant agreement - Not to exceed $4,200.00 - Financing: Association of Science Technology Centers Grant Funds
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BACKGROUND
The ASTC is a Maryland non-profit corporation. In partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Science, ASTC created the Communities for Immunity initiative to provide funding for libraries and museums across the United States to conduct COVID-19 vaccine outreach to vaccine hesitant populations The City of Dallas, Dallas Public Library, has been awarded one of these grants.
The Communities for Immunity Grant will enable Dallas Public Library to conduct vaccine outreach and education to zip codes in the Dallas area which have the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates. Funding provided by this grant will support the purchasing of educational materials, including yard signs and bookmarks, to inform residents in select zip codes about vaccinations. Information will include facts on the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, why vaccination is important, and how to obtain a vaccine.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
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