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6.2A Page 1 May 19, 2008 SUBJECT Application for and acceptance of a $150,000 grant from the California State Coastal Conservancy (Conservancy) for the Redwood Shores Community Library Interpretive Center. RECOMMENDATION Approve, by resolution, this application and acceptance for grant funds from the Conservancy, authorize the library Director to accept the grant funds and authorize the Library Director or his designee to execute in the name of the City of Redwood City all necessary contracts, agreements, amendments and payment requests hereto for the purposes of implementing the project specified in the grant application. BACKGROUND The Interpretive Center will celebrate the natural history of the southern San Francisco Bay through a series of interconnected hands-on exhibits. Families, teachers and even the casual library customer will have an engaging Ieaming experience with every visit. The 540 square foot Interpretive Center design highlights aspects of three natural habitats of the southern San Francisco Bay: Ufe in the Mud, Life in the Water and Ufe in the Air. Each habitat is interpreted through hands-on educational exhibits with explanatory graphic rails and panels focused on resident species and explaining biological concepts such as food webs, camouflage and physical adaptations. Customized illustrations, photos and themes are being developed using information' provided and validated by local educators and scientists. Afllnterpretive Center features are intended to provide education and activities for people of all ages and abilities. . On April 24, 2008 The California State Coastal Conservancy approved a $150,000 grant award for the Redwood Shores Community Library Interpretive Center. The Califomia State Coastal Conservancy requires Council approval by resolution, of the grant application and acceptance of the grant award, Grant funds will provide funding for nearly half the cost of the Interpretive Center. The Redwood Shores Community library is now under construction. Final design and fabrication of the Interpretive Center will be undertaken immediately to enable the facility to be complete by opening day in September 2008. ALTERNATIVES Council may choose not to approve the grant application and acceptance, and consequently becomes ineligible to receive the grant award.