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Acceptance of 1,000 Book Donation for City Recreation Centers

Original title: Communication from Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget, submitting a donation to the Department of Parks and Recreation from Scholastics thanks to the Grable Foundation in the form of 1,000 books to be placed in the City’s Recreation Centers valued at an amount not to exceed THREE THOUSAND ($3,000.00) dollars.

Record date · May 6, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City's Office of Management and Budget has received a donation of 1,000 books from Scholastics, supported by the Grable Foundation, to be distributed to city recreation centers. The total value of the donation is estimated at no more than $3,000.

Why it matters

This donation provides 1,000 new books to city-run recreation centers, increasing the available reading materials for residents using these facilities.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Department of Parks and Recreation

The department is responsible for receiving and managing the 1,000 donated books.

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Recreation Center Users

Residents who use city recreation centers will have access to the new books.

Key Facts

The City is accepting a donation of 1,000 books.
The books are intended for placement in City Recreation Centers.
The donation is provided by Scholastics with support from the Grable Foundation.
The total value of the donation is capped at $3,000.00.

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The communication was submitted by Rea Price, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
The file was introduced on May 1, 2026.
The status of the file is 'Read, Received and Filed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the donated books be located?

The books will be placed in the City’s Recreation Centers.

Who is providing the books?

The books are provided by Scholastics, with support from the Grable Foundation.

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Connected Entities

Scholastics, Rea Price, Department of Parks and Recreation and 1 more

OrganizationScholastics“Provider of the 1,000 books”Map →

PersonRea Price“Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget”Map →

OrganizationDepartment of Parks and Recreation“Recipient of the book donation”Map →

OrganizationGrable Foundation“Funder/supporter of the donation”Map →

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