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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 07 13 Other Public Input Resolution Number 2009-40 Date: July 13, 2009 The attached Resolution 2009 -40 was discussed and noted by Attorney Garganese during "Public Input" at the July 13, 2009 City Commission Regular Meeting (also explained on page 8 of the applicable Minutes). RESOLUTION NO. 2009 -40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, RESPECTFULLY ENCOURAGING SEMINOLE COUNTY TO MAINTAIN AND APPROPRIATELY FUND THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM; SUPPORTING SEMINOLE COUNTY'S PLANNING EFFORTS TO STUDY INNOVATIVE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AND PROGRESSIVE LIBRARY MANAGEMENT SERVICES; OPPOSING PRIVATIZATION OF THE COUNTY'S PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM THAT COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE LEVEL OF SERVICES CURRENTLY ENJOYED BY THE CITIZENS OF SEMINOLE COUNTY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City understands that Seminole County is currently requesting proposals for library management services for Seminole County's public library system; and WHEREAS, the City supports Seminole County's planning efforts to find innovative management strategies and progressive library management services; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has, however, recently received comments from citizens expressing concern that Seminole County may be considering privatizing the public library system and that privatizing said system may potentially reduce levels of service; and WHEREAS, the City Commission believes that the Seminole County's public library system is a tremendous asset to the community that should be preserved and appropriately funded by Seminole County; and WHEREAS, the City Commission opposes any efforts to privatize Seminole County's public library system that could negatively impact the level of services currently enjoyed by the citizens of Seminole County; and WHEREAS, the City Commission of Winter Springs finds that this Resolution is in the best interests of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Winter Springs. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS HEREBY RESOLVES, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby fully incorporated herein by this City of Winter Springs Resolution 2009 -40 1 reference as legislative findings and the intent and purpose of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs. Section 2. City Commission's Statement. The City Commission hereby respectfully advises Seminole County as follows: A. The City Commission encourages Seminole County to maintain and appropriately fund the County's public library system. B. The City Commission opposes privatizing the County's public library system that could negatively impact the level of service currently enjoyed by the citizens of Seminole County. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Commission. ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a regular meeting assembled on the 13h day of July 2009. 4111 (7 6� JO/ F. BUSH, Mayor ..2 ATTEST: L. n rorenezo- Luaces, City Clerk Approved as to legal form and sufficiency for The City of Winter Springs only: Anthony A. Garganese, City Attorney City of Winter Springs Resolution 2009 -40 2