RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF SANTA
BARBARA, THE CITIES OF LOMPOC, GOLETA, SANTA BARBARA, AND
CARPINTERIA TO PROVIDE FOR THE OPERATION OF A COUNTY-WIDE FREE LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria has contracted with the County of Santa Barbara since 1962 to provide library service to the unincorporated areas of the County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Maria is responsible for "Zone 3," which is comprised of County branch libraries in Cuyama, Los Alamos, Orcutt, and Guadalupe with funds provided by the County; and
WHEREAS, all County residents have free and equal access to all public libraries within the County; and
WHEREAS, the 2023-2024 Agreement provides revenue and appropriations of $8.88 per capita and additional funding for branches based on projected deficits for a total of $1,596,290.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
1. The Interim City Manager, or designee , is authorized to execute the Agreement incorporated herein by reference with the County of Santa Barbara, the Cities of Lompoc, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria to provide for the operation of a County-wide Free Library system, and all other agreements or documents required to effectuate the terms of the agreement.
2. The Interim City Manager, or designee, is authorized to appropriate, release, and expend funds and issue warrants to comply with the terms of the agreement.
3. The Chief Deputy City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance with the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the Chief Deputy City Clerk shall consult with the Interim City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 7th day of November 2023.
ATTEST:
Assistant City Clerk
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Department Director
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Interim City Manager