HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-99-1574)-12/07/1999
RESOLUTION R-99-1574
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE AN
ACTION PLAN FOR PROVIDING LIBRARY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville does not currently have a library, and
WHEREAS, Colleyville citizens must obtain library services from neighboring
communities, and
WHEREAS, the Colleyville Library Task Force has provided the City Council with
information outlining possible means of building and operating a
library, and
WHEREAS, the City has at least $2 million in funds that have been allocated for
the construction and equipping of a library, and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that it is appropriate that the City seriously
consider upgrading the way library services are being provided, and
WHEREAS, the City has been offered a site for a future library in the proposed
Village at Colleyville, and
WHEREAS, a Colleyville library would not only provide an increased level of
library services but would also contribute to the success of an
important commercial development such as The Village.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS
Sec. 1.
THAT the City Manager is authorized to prepare an action plan for
improving library services to include:
a.
The conceptual design of a building with a total cost limitation of not
more than $2 million
b.
The hiring of an architect to provide consultation and plans for
consideration of a library building in Colleyville
c.
The development of an operating budget that would not exceed
$400,000 per year in local tax funds and the following conditions:
(1) No tax increase
(2) No reduction in other city services
(3) No transfer of funds from current or planned projects
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(4) No impact on ability to pay competitive wages to
employees
d. The preparation of a proposed agreement with the developer of The
Village project for the use of a site within that development for the
library building
e. The development of proposed cooperative agreements with other
communities and entities that would expand the types of library
services that could be provided within operating budget constraints
f. The preparation of quarterly reports to the Council, Library Task
Force, and citizens on the progress of developing the action plan
g. The preparation of a final recommended plan to the Council no later
than December 31,2000.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
P~!ised by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 nays, and (:) abstentions on this the
1t!J day of UetJmbif ,1999.
J an Harris, TRMC, CMC
City Secretary
ATTEST:
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Donna Arp
Mayor