City Council

9.5 DIGITAL EQUITY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM LETTER OF COMMITMENT\nAND COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION TO PROVIDE A 10% MATCH OF CASH OR IN-\nKIND CONTRIBUTIONS OR $42,560 ON A GRANT TOTAL OF $425,596 FROM\nGENERAL FUND, IF AWARDED\nComments:\nThe purpose of the Letter of Commitment is to establish and confirm a binding\ncommitment with Los Angeles County to develop, implement, and evaluate digital\ninclusion activities as part of the Federal Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program. Los\nAngeles County will serve as the Authorized Representative and the City of Lynwood\nalong with other participating agencies will serve as the Subrecipient Applicant for the\nCompetitive Grant Program. Primary goals will be to distribute up to 400 laptop\ncomputers, internet enabled mobile hotspots, and provide digital literacy training. (IT)\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution entitled: A\nRESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LYNWOOD AUTHORIZING\nTHE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A DIGITAL EQUITY COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM\nLETTER OF COMMITMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS\nANGELES - INTERNAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND COUNCIL AUTHORIZATION\nTO PROVIDE A 10% MATCH OF CASH OR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS OR $42,560\nON A GRANT TOTAL OF $425,596 FROM THE GENERAL FUND, IF AWARDED,\nAPPROVED AS TO FORM BY THE CITY ATTORNEY