RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AMENDED BYLAWS WITH THE BLACK GOLD
COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Black Gold Cooperative Library System (Black Gold) was formed in 1964 under a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) as a means for member libraries to promote an enhanced library experience through the collective sharing of digital resources, databases, and physical materials; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, Black Gold beg an the process of reviewing the 1984 Amended Joint Powers Agreement Creating as a Separate Legal Entity the Black Gold Cooperative Library System; and
WHEREAS, the Bylaws are an integral part of the JPA, and minor amendments were made to the Bylaws, most significantly the voting rules for taking action; and
WHEREAS, t he attorneys for each of the Black Gold member libraries have contributed to and reviewed the amended Bylaws, which requires acceptance and execution by the governing bodies of each member library.
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 Bylaws incorporated herein by reference 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 1st day of October 2024.
ATTEST:
Chief Deputy 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