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Authorize the Director of Library Services to accept, on behalf of the County, the donation of a bench as a tribute to Mary Bourguignon (Mary B) for her dedication and support of libraries, literacy and life-long learning; and Acknowledge the repurposing of the former rose garden to a sensory garden for children and families at the Fairfield Civic Center Library and a dedication ceremony to be held on August 18, 2018
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Library Services recommends that the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Director of Library Services to accept, on behalf of the County, the donation of a bench as a tribute to Mary Bourguignon (Mary B) for her dedication and support of libraries, literacy and life-long learning; and
2. Acknowledge the repurposing of the former rose garden to a sensory garden for children and families at the Fairfield Civic Center Library, and dedication ceremony to be held on August 18, 2018.
SUMMARY:
Mary B passed away unexpectedly in March 2017. Her son, Brendan Wood, wanted a tribute to his mother. Mary B installed a love of reading to her son, in addition to showing him how important reading is. He approached the Library asking if he raised monies for a bench, would the Library have a place for it. At the time, the Library was repurposing the former rose garden into a sensory garden for children and families and staff felt that a bench would be an asset so that children and their families would have a place to sit and read and enjoy the garden.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no General Fund impact as the Library is funded with property and sales tax revenue. The money for the fabrication of the bench was raised by donations from Mary B's family and friends, and will be received at no cost to the County. The Solano County Community Foundation donated monies for the hardscape for the sensory g...
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