Acceptance of $10,000 Donation for Pomona Public Library

Original title: Acceptance of a $10,000 Donation to the Pomona Public Library from the Carnegie Corporation of New York It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: 1) Adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-36 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of the City of Pomona, California, Authorizing the Acceptance of $10,000 Donation from the Carnegie corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence, for the benefit of the Pomona public library and amending the FY 2025-26 operating budget by increasing revenue estimates and Appropriating the Funds for Expenditure 2) Authorize the acceptance of the $10,000 donation made by the Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence to the Pomona Public Library.

Record date · April 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Pomona City Council is considering a resolution to formally accept a $10,000 donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. The funds are designated for the Pomona Public Library and will be incorporated into the city's 2025-26 operating budget.

Why it matters

This action authorizes the city to officially receive and spend $10,000 in private funds for library services, requiring an amendment to the current fiscal year budget.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Pomona Public Library

The library will receive $10,000 in additional funding for its operations.

Directly affected

Carnegie Corporation of New York

The organization is the donor providing the $10,000 to the city.

Key Facts

The City Council is asked to adopt Resolution No. 2026-36.
The city will accept a $10,000 donation from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
The donation is provided in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The funds are specifically designated for the Pomona Public Library.

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The resolution amends the FY 2025-26 operating budget to include these funds.
The amendment increases revenue estimates and appropriates the funds for expenditure.
The file number for this agenda item is 26-1268.
The item is categorized as part of the Consent Calendar.