Number
040279
Version
SUBSTITUTE #1
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution approving a 2005-2007 Resource Library Agreement Between the City of Milwaukee (CITY), the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) and the Milwaukee County Federated Library System (SYSTEM).
Analysis
This substitute resolution authorizes the proper CITY officers and MPL to enter into a Resource Library Agreement relative to providing library services to Milwaukee County residents.
Body
Whereas, The Milwaukee County Federated Library System was established to facilitate the orderly and efficient operation of cooperative library services throughout Milwaukee County; and
Whereas, The SYSTEM is required by Chapter 43 of Wisconsin Statutes to designate a Resource Library to provide backup reference, information and interlibrary loan services, including the development of and access to specialized collections, as evidenced by a written agreement with that library; and
Whereas, MPL has been a member of the SYSTEM since its formation in 1973; and
Whereas, The CITY and MPL have previously entered into agreement with the SYSTEM relative to MPL's designation as Resource Library for the SYSTEM and compensation for services provided; and
Whereas, The negotiated payment is less than previous agreements due to SYSTEM financial difficulties; and
Whereas, The CITY and MPL are willing to continue to extend Resource Library services although the negotiated payment does not fully reflect the cost for the CITY and MPL to provide these services; and
Whereas, It is still beneficial to the CITY and MPL to enter into the 2005-2007 Resource Library Agreement with the SYSTEM; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the MPL and the proper CITY officers are hereby authorized to enter into the 2005-2007 Resource Library Agreement by the City Attorney's Office.
Requestor
Milwaukee Public Library
Drafter
Budget and Policy Division
Ref: 04013; JG:dmr
June 22, 2004
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