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RESOLUTION NO. 85-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT
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OF A PUBLIC LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD; ESTABLISHING GOALS,
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TIME FRAMES FOR ACTION BY SAID
ADVISORY BOARD; AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO SAID ADVISORY
BOARD.
WHEREAS, the delivery of public library service to the
citizens of Indian River County is an appropriate and worthwhile
goal deserving of support by state and local government;
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Public Library is
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currently operated by the Indian River County Library Association,
a non-profit corporation chartered under the laws of Florida for
the purpose of providing library service in the County;
WHEREAS, the Sebastian Area County Library is
currently operated by the Seba,shtan River Library Association, a
non-profit corporation chartered under the laws of Florida for the
purpose of providing .library service in the County;
WHEREAS, the population of Indian River County has
grown and is expected to continue growing, requiring a public
library capable of serving a wide variety of citizens and public
needs;
WHEREAS, requirements for financial support for a
public library system have grown far beyond that which can be
supplied with even the most dedicated and capable efforts at
private fund raisings;
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners presently
contributes approximately 628 of the funding necessary to operate
the Indian River County Library and approximately 808 of the
funding necessary to operate the Sebastian Area County Library;
WHEREAS, it would be desirable and worthwhile to
insure that planning and actions with regard to the public library
are conducted under citizen scrutiny and with accountability to
the citizens of Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, the future delivery of high-quality public
library services to the citizens of Indian River County will
require planning and operation by qualified individuals and a
greater amount of funding than is presently available;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
1. There is established the Indian River County Public
Library Advisory Board, which shall be composed of the following
members:
Dr. Jeffrey Slade Fran Ross
Mary Louise Scheidt Mike Rose
Betty Jean Hensick A member to be designated by
Terry Goff the Indian River County
Fred West School Board
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2. The Advisory Board shall prepare a Report and
Recommendation for the Board of County Commissioners establishing
a plan for the future of the Public Library. The plan should
address, but not be limited to, administration, finance,
personnel, and physical facilities necessary for delivery of
quality public library services by a department to be created
within County government. The plan sho-_:ld be presented to the
Board of County Commissioners no later than December 31, 1985.
3. The plan should include presentation to the public
of a referendum to establish a special taxing district and a
millage cap sufficient to implement the plan.
4. The referendum should be presented for approval by
March 31, 1986.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner
Wodtke who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded
by Commissioner Bird and, upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Absent
Vice -Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Ave
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Ave
Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Absent
Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared Resolution No.� duly
passed and adopted this 21st day of August , 1985.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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D C. SC OCR, JR ,
Vice -Chairman
Attest: � L
FREDA WRIGH
Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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BRU�RETT, Assistant
County Attorney