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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THE IMLS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,154.89 FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND TO EXECUTE, ACKNOWLEDGE, IMPLEMENT AND DELIVER ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AS MAY BE CONSIDERED NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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WHEREAS, the New Haven Free Public Library seeks to apply for Institute of Museum and Library Services Federal Grant in the amount of $46,154.89.
WHEREAS, the New Haven Free Public Library seeks to use said money to build upon a successful six-year partnership between the New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) and Liberty Community Services, Inc. to provide full-time, on-site consultations and case management services with a licensed social worker, serving individuals and families who deal with homelessness, risk of homelessness, hunger, mental health, substance abuse, medical conditions, unemployment and under-employment, as well as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED by Board of Aldermen of the City of New Haven that the Mayor, on behalf of the City, is authorized to apply for and accept the grant mentioned herein from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor is authorized to execute said application for funding for an amount of about $46,154.89 and to execute any revisions, amendments or modifications to said contract, for the period November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022.