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Home My WebLink About2003-041 RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 041 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO REINSTATE FUNDING IN THE 2004 STATE BUDGET FOR THE STATE LIBRARY OF FLORIDA IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE STATE LIBRARY OF FLORIDA AS A COHESIVE UNIT FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL WHO SEEK KNOWLEDGE AND TRUTH. WHEREAS, the Governor's proposed 2004 budget, if adopted, as proposed, will eliminate the State Library of Florida and disperse its collections; and WHEREAS, dispersing the historical and unique State Library Collection to other institutions and agencies will make it difficult for residents to have free and easy access to information about Florida's j history, culture, and life in a variety of formats under the guidance of a qualified, knowledgeable staff; and WHEREAS, the Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State Library of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources; and WHEREAS, if increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that: 1 . The foregoing recitations contained in the preamble to this resolution are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. i RESOLUTION. NO. 2003-041 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, strongly urges the Florida Legislature to reinstate funding in the 2004 State Budget for the State Library of Florida including the Division of Library and Information Services and the Division of Historical Resources in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all people who seek knowledge and truth. 3. The Executive Aide to the Board of County Commissioners is hereby directed to forward a copy of this Resolution to our local Legislative Delegation members and to the Florida Association of Counties. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Ginn and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Adams and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: I Chairman Kenneth R. Macht Aye ` Vice Chairman Caroline D. Ginn Aye Commissioner Arthur R. Neuberger Aye Commissioner Thomas B. Lowther Aye Commissioner, Fran B. Adams Aye x; r The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this A8th .`day of,April, 2003. t � a INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA by its Bo rd.of County Commissioners Attest J ,;K. Bartbn;•Clerk r , L. y By f � Kenneth R. Macht, Chairman bepufy Elerk Board Approved: April 8, 2003 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY 7 BY WILLIAM G. COLLINS 11 2 COUNTY ATTORNEY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R Macht Fran R Adams Chairman CQ� District 1 District 3 ,�- Arthur R Neuberger Caroline D. Ginn * * District 2 Vice Chairman District 5 �'LpRjQA Thomas& Lowther District 4 April 16, 2003 Florida Association of Counties Ms. Mary Kay Cariseo, Executive Director P.O. Box 549 Tallahassee, FL 32302 Dear Ms. Cariseo: At the April 8, 2003 meeting of the Indian River County Commission the Board unanimously voted to adopt the attached Resolution to reinstate funding in the 2004 state budget for the State Library of Florida in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all who seek knowledge and truth. The Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources. If increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals. t We strongly urge that the Florida legislature reinstate the funding for the State Library. Yours truly, Kenneth R. Macht Chairman Enc: Resolution #2003-041 1840 2P Street,Suite N-158 Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365 Telephone: (772) 567-8000,Ezt.1490 FAX.• (772) 770-5334 Suncom: 224-1490 e-mail. kmassung@ircgov.com BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R Macht �V Fran R Adams Chairman CpG District I District 3 ,O Arthur R Neuberger Caroline D. Ginn * * District 2 Vice Chairman District S Thomas& Lowther District 4 April 16, 2003 Florida Association of Counties Ms. Carol L. Bracy, Legislative Director P.O. Box 549 Tallahassee, FL 32302 Dear Ms. Bracy: At the April 8, 2003 meeting of the Indian River County Commission the Board unanimously voted to adopt the attached Resolution to reinstate funding in the 2004 state budget for the State Library of Florida in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all who seek knowledge and truth. The Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources. If increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals. We strongly urge that the Florida legislature reinstate the funding for the State Library. Yours truly, Kenneth R. Macht Chairman Enc: Resolution #2003-041 1840 250 Street,Suite N-158 Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365 Telephone: (772) 567-8000,Ext 1490 FAX.• (772) 770-5334 Suncom: 224-1490 e-mail. kmassung@iregov.com BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R Macht �V Fran R Adams Chairman CQG District 1 District 3 0 Arthur R Neuberger Caroline D. Ginn * * District 2 Vice Chairman District S �'10RiQA Thomas S Lowther District 4 April 16, 2003 The Honorable Mike Haridopolos 312 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Dear Senator Haridopolos: At the April 8, 2003 meeting of the Indian River County Commission the Board unanimously voted to adopt the attached Resolution to reinstate funding in the 2004 state budget for the State Library of Florida in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all who seek knowledge and truth. The Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources. If increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals. We strongly urge that the Florida legislature reinstate the funding for the State Library. Yours truly, Kenneth R. Macht Chairman Enc: Resolution #2003-041 1840 2P Street,Suite N-158 Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365 Telephone: (772) 567-8000,Ext 1490 FAX: (772) 770-5334 Suncom: 224-1490 e-mail: kmassunga 'rcgov.com BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R Macht �1V Fran R Adams Chairman COQ District] District 3 Q Arthur R Neuberger Caroline D. Ginn * * District 2 rice Chairman District S �1QRj�p' Thomas S Lowther District 4 April 16, 2003 The Honorable Ken Pruitt 318 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Dear Senator Pruitt: At the April 8, 2003 meeting of the Indian River County Commission the Board unanimously voted to adopt the attached Resolution to reinstate funding in the 2004 state budget for the State Library of Florida in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all who seek knowledge and truth. The Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources. If increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals. We strongly urge that the Florida legislature reinstate the funding for the State Library. Yours truly, d",A Kenneth R. Macht Chairman Enc: Resolution #2003-041 1840 256 Street,Suite N-158 Vero Beach,FL 32960-3365 Telephone: (772)567-8000,Ezt.1490 FAX.• (772) 770-5334 Suncom: 224-1490 a-mail: kmassung@ja rcgov.com 1 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R Macht Fran R Adams Chairman COQ District 1 District 3 Q ,.� Arthur R Neuberger Caroline D. Ginn * * District 2 Vice Chairman District S 1QRI0�' Thomas S Lowther District 4 April 16, 2003 The Honorable Stan Mayfield Room 221 C, The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Dear Representative Mayfield: At the April 8, 2003 meeting of the Indian River County Commission the Board unanimously voted to adopt the attached Resolution to reinstate funding in the 2004 state budget for the State Library of Florida in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all who seek knowledge and truth. The Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources. If increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals. We strongly urge that the Florida legislature reinstate the funding for the State Library. Yours truly, oop Kenneth R. Macht Chairman Enc: Resolution #2003-041 1840 2r Street, Suite N-158 Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365 Telephone: (772)567-8000,Ext 1490 FAX.• (772) 770-5334 Suncom: 224-1490 e-mail. kmassung@iregov.com it BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Kenneth R Macht �`j Fran R Adams Chairman COG District I District 3 ?� Arthur R Neuberger Caroline D. Ginn * * District 2 Vice Chairman District S �'1QRIQp' Thomas S Lowther District 4 April 16, 2003 The Honorable L. Ralph Poppell Room 1101, The Capitol 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Dear Representative Poppell: At the April 8, 2003 meeting of the Indian River County Commission the Board unanimously voted to adopt the attached Resolution to reinstate funding in the 2004 state budget for the State Library of Florida in order to maintain the State Library of Florida as a cohesive unit for the benefit of all who seek knowledge and truth. The Indian River County library system has benefited immensely from the State of Florida's provision of enhanced library services and cost-saving sharing of resources. If increased literacy and better education are the highest priorities of this Governor's Administration, then dismantling the State Library of Florida runs contrary to such goals. We strongly urge that the Florida legislature reinstate the funding for the State Library. Yours truly, 4juv, Wxdzz Kenneth R. Macht Chairman Enc: Resolution #2003-041 1840 2P Sheet,Suite N-158 Vero Beach, FL 32960-3365 Telephone: (772)567-8000,EvL1490 FAX.• (772) 770-5334 Suncom: 224-1490 a-mail: kmassung@ircgov.com