HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 102604-N - Regional Library SystemRESOLUTION NO. 102&0g`Y
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE CENTRAL TEXAS
LIBRARY SYSTEM ADVISORY COUNCIL'S DECISION TO FORM
A REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT
CORPORATION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE TEXAS LIBRARY
SYSTEMS ACT
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown Section 441.131 of the Library Systems Act, as
amended (the "ACT' ), states as follows: "The governing bodies of two-thirds of the member
libraries of a major resource system may elect, for the purpose of administering the receipt and
dispersal of services under this subchapter within their area, to form a regional library system that
includes all libraries that are members of the major resource system," and
WHEREAS the Central Texas Library System Advisory Council, consisting of the duly -
elected representatives of the member libraries of the Central Texas Library System, a major
resource system as defined by the Act, has voted unanimously to request its member libraries to
petition their respective governing bodies to form a regional library system organized as a nonprofit
corporation under the Texas Non -Profit Corporation Act (Article 1396-1.01 et seq., Vernon's Texas
Civil Statutes).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Findings. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this
resolution are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof as if copied verbatim The City Council hereby finds that
this resolution implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element.
6.0. Policy Statement: "City -owned, sponsored or managed public information and
education services enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Georgetown.'
SECTION 2. The Georgetown City Council authorizes the members of the Central Texas
Library System Advisory Council to form a regional library system that includes the Georgetown
Pubic Library and to apply to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for a system
operation grant.
RESOLVED this 26th day of October, 2004.
ATTE
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
APP OVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E Carts, City Attomey
Regional Library System Resolution No.
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