1999-075RESOLUTION NO. 99-75
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY
FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SECURING FUNDS
TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FUTURE
PERMANENT LIBRARY FACILITY AND OTHER
IMPROVEMENTS, AND APPOINTING A MEMBER OF THE
CITY COUNCIL TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHLAKE LIBRARY
FOUNDATION.
WHEREAS, library foundations currently exist within numerous cities throughout the
nation; and
WHEREAS, these library foundations have been instrumental in gaining financial and
public support for library capital improvement projects and general library
enhancements; and
WHEREAS, information gathered by the City and the Library Board indicates that a
Southlake Library Foundation would be beneficial in raising the public awareness and
support for a future permanent library to serve the City's estimated build -out population
of approximately 38,000; and
WHEREAS, a Southlake Library Foundation would be beneficial in fund raising efforts
to support the development of a permanent library facility; and
WHEREAS, a Board of Directors will be established to direct the actions of a
Southlake Library Foundation and a City Council representative shall serve as a
member of the Board of Directors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the preamble of this resolution are true and correct
and are hereby incorporated into the body of this resolution as it is copied in its
entirety.
Section 2. It is the opinion of the City Council that a Southlake Library Foundation be
established for the purpose of raising funds to support the development of a permanent
library facility.
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Resolution No. 99-75
November 2, 1999
Section 3. The City Council hereby appoints Ms. Debbie Edmondson to serve for a
two year term as the City Council representative on the Board of Directors and to assist
in the initial process of establishing the Southlake Library Foundation.
Section 4. That the City of Southlake authorizes and directs that this action be made
part of the City's permanent record.
Section 5. That this resolution become effective from and after the date of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS on this the 2' day of November, 1999.
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City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED:
Rick tacy
Mayor