RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 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, amendments to applicable laws found in the California Library Services Act (Education Code section 18700 et seq.) and the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (Government Code section 6500 et seq.) as well as other changes, Black Gold member libraries deemed it advisable to amend and restate the 1984 JPA; and
WHEREAS, particular emphasis was focused on the responsibility for the Debts of the Agency upon member withdrawal, to protect the interest of all remaining members as well as the Agency itself; and
WHEREAS, the attorneys for each of the Black Gold member libraries have contributed to and reviewed the amended JPA, 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 amended JPA 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.
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