Attachment A
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 FREE COUNTYWIDE LIBRARY SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
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 Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Agreement provides revenue and appropriations of $9.42 per capita and additional funding for branches based on projected deficits for a total of $1,756,300
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Approve Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara, the cities of Lompoc, Goleta, Santa Barbara , and Carpinteria to provide for the operation of a Countywide Free Library system, and all other agreements or documents required to effectuate the terms of the agreement.
SECTION 2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the agreement and appropriate, release, and expend funds and issue warrants to comply with the terms of the agreement.
SECTION 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 City Manager and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.
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Attachment A
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Santa Maria, California, held this 3rd day of March 2026.
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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City Manager