HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1997-18830 RESOLUTION NO. 18830
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA APPROVING A VISION STATEMENT AND A SPENDING
ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED QUARTER OF A CENT
SALES TAX FOR LIBRARIES
WHEREAS, the Regional Library Authority has requested that each library jurisdiction
prepare a "vision statement" and a spending allocation plan for monies raised by the proposed
quarter of a cent sales tax; and
WHEREAS, the Authority is scheduled to meet and review the plans from Chula Vista
and the other library systems on Thursday, December 11, 1997; and
WHEREAS, after a review of the options, the Library Board of Trustees, Friends of the
Library and staff recommended the following "vision statement":
In direct response to citizen requests, the Chula Vista Public
Library proposes to provide increased access and improved
services to residents.
WHEREAS, the following is the proposed $20 million spending allocation plan:
· Buy more books and library materials $6,100,000
· Increase hours at all branch libraries 1,160,000
· Add more public service staff to assist
the public 1,500,000
· Increase availability of public computers
and new technologies 550,000
· Construct an East-Side Branch Library 10,300,000
· Repair/Renovate the Civic Center Library 390,000
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby approve the Vision Statement and Spending Allocation Plan for the proposed quarter
of a cent sales tax for libraries as set forth above.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Library Director ~iy' ~
Resolution 18830
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chufa Vista,
California, this 9th day of December, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas and Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
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ATTEST:
Authelet, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 18830 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 9th day of December,
1997.
Executed this 9th day of December, 1997
~Authelet, City Clerk