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October 13, 2015 At a Regular Meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, there were present: Mayor Kenneth I. Wright, Vice Mayor Elizabeth M. Psimas, William E. Moody, Jr., Paige D. Cherry, Dr. Curtis E. Edmonds, Sr., Danny W. Meeks, Dr. Mark M. Whitaker, City Manager Dr. L. Pettis Patton, Interim City Attorney Cheran D. Cordell. Reverend Canon Frederick Walker opened the meeting with prayer, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Mayor Wright called the meeting to order and welcomed all in attendance. Motion by Mr. Edmonds, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to approve the minutes of a Called Meeting of September 22, 2015, and of a Regular Meeting of September 22, 2015, and was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Cherry, Edmonds, Meeks, Moody, Psimas, Whitaker, Wright Nays: None  Special recognition by Mayor Wright of the Woodrow Wilson High School football team. - City Manager’s Report - 15 - 357 - Adoption of an ordinance to appropriate $28,750.45 in the FY 2015-16 General Fund from the Unassigned Fund Balance of the General Fund for use by the Department of Libraries for the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program.: Vision Principle Lifelong Learning Community. Background:  The universal service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as the E-rate Program, helps ensure that schools and libraries can obtain telecommunications and Internet access at affordable rates.  The Schools and Libraries (E-rate) Program provides discounts on eligible telecommunications, Internet access, and eligible equipment, products and services for eligible schools and libraries.  E-Rate funds have served as a means of keeping library technology and e- services current.  The Department of Libraries spent $45,686.45 in FY15, leaving an unspent balance of $28,750.45. Discussion:  These E-Rate funds are earmarked specifically for public library use.  Safeguarding the integrity of universal service program activities involves important responsibilities for both USAC and Schools and Libraries (E-rate) program participants.  Libraries will remain in compliance with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards. Financial Impact:  Adoption of the ordinance will allow Libraries to continue to enhance technology for our citizens. Recommended Action:  Adoption of the ordinance. Vision Principles: Lifelong Learning Community. Next Steps Following Council Action:  Finance will complete the necessary budget adjustment. Motion by Mr. Meeks, and seconded by Dr. Edmonds, to adopt the following ordinance, and was adopted by the following vote: