HomeMy WebLinkAboutR97-54 09-08-97 RESOLUTION R97-54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE 'CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'
COURT COMMIT ADDITIONAL LIBRARY PERSONNEL TO STAFF THE NEW
LIBRARY FACILITY PROPOSED BY THE CITY OF PEARLAND.
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland and Brazoria County, Texas cooperate, pursuant
to a contract duly authorized by both governmental entities, to provide public library
services and privileges to all persons residing in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with said agreement, provides the building
and its furnishings along with maintenance and utilities for the public library; and
WHEREAS, the County is responsible for providing personnel, library materials,
supplies, and equipment for the facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pearland recognizes the need for the construction and/or
expansion of new facilities for the Pearland Public Library and has committed funds
through the issuance of 1997 certificates of obligation for the construction of this
facility; and
WHEREAS, engineering and construction plans are currently being drafted for a
facility of approximately 20,000 square feet which will be expanded in the future to
include approximately 50,000 total square footage; and
WHEREAS, the proposed completion date for Phase I of the new facility is
scheduled for Fall 1998; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City of Pearland, in accordance with its commitment to provide
a new public library facility, requests that the Brazoria County Commissioners' Court
RESOLUTION NO. R97-54
make a similar commitment with regard to personnel, library materials, supplies, and
equipment in the upcoming fiscal year to accommodate the new facility.
TOM REID
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
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