12/04/2001 Resolutions 2001-336
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RESOLUTION 2001-336
WHEREAS, The Edith Abbott Memorial Library has begun to finalize plans for
funding the Grand Island Public Library Expansion Project, Phase II; and
WHEREAS, due to limited funding, it has been recommended that the Phase II
expansion work be restricted to short-term improvements as outlined below, with an estimated total
project cost of approximately $100,000:
. Remodel the current conference room into a combination of office space for the assistant
director and workroom space to alleviate current staff workspace congestion.
. Create an enclosed computer lab (with space for six students and one instructor) in the
reference section to maintain the library's computer class services that have been conducted
in the conference room.
. Create an enclosed small study room in the reference section with space for six to eight
people.
. Divide the current meeting room into two spaces with the addition of a modular partition.
. Other minor improvements to fully utilize the current library facility,
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc., a non-profit
corporation, will contribute 25% ofthe project costs, not to exceed $25,000; and
WHEREAS, an agreement setting out the terms and conditions under which the
library foundation will participate financially in such expansion project has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's office has reviewed and approved the proposed
agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the agreement by and between the City of
Grand Island, a municipal corporation, and The Grand Island Public Library Foundation, Inc., a non-
profit corporation, setting out terms for financial participation in the Grand Island Public Library
Expansion Project, Phase II by the Library Foundation is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute such contract on behalf of the City of Grand Island.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska on December 4,2001.
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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November 30, 2001 '" Ci y Attorney