HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 12B_3/14/1991 RESOLUTION. NO. 10-90/91
A } ESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA; PALM BEACH
• COUNTY, . FLORIDA, REQUESTING THAT THE
• PALM BEACH COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS CONTINUE TO FUND THE NEW
NORTH' COUNTY (TEQUESTA) BRANCH OF THE
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, , Palm Beach County Resolution No. R-86-1202
proposed a referendum for Palm Beach County Library Capital
Expansion which referendum was held November 4, 1986, and was
passed by the electors of the Palm Beach County Library Taxing
District; and
WHEREAS, a new North County library was specifically
advertised prior to the Referendum to be constructed from
revenue received from the one-half mill tax; and
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WHEREAS, El levy of one-half mill -( 50 cents) per thousand
• dollars was placed on all non-exempt valuation within the Palm .
Beach County Library Taxing District beginning in 1987 for two
years, for a total revenue received to date of • over
$22, 000, 000; and
WHEREAS, ' local libraries are a critical contibuting
factor to the educational, cultural, and economic, health of a
• community; both immediately and in the future; and,
WHEREAS, a vital part • of a child' s development is to
learn to appreciate books and the, collective historical and
cultural knowledge contained in books, and that a benefit to
the community and to society in general occurs from the
education of its members; and,
- WHEREAS, Tequesta, Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony and
unincorporated Palm Beach County residents will experience a
decrease, in library level of service ' if the North County
branches are consolidated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY .THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
Section 1 . The Village Council strongly requests the
Palm Beach County Board of County. Commissioners to continue
to support the new North County library branch as was
promised in the 1986 referendum.
Section 2. The Village Council further requests that the
Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners direct staff
to continue to operate the existing North County facility,
until a new North County (Tequesta) branch is constructed.
Section 3. The Village Council: of the Village of
Tequesta hereby assures the Palm Beach County Board of County'
Commissioners that the Village will continue to work with Palm
Beach County Staff to minimize the capital and operating costs
of the new North County facility.
Section 4. The, Village Clerk is hereby requested to
transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the. Palm Beach
County Board of County Commissioners.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was offered by Councilmember
who moved its adoption. • The Resolution was
seconded by Cotncilmember, and upon being
put to a vote, tLe vote was as follows:
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• The Mayor . thereupon • declared the Resolution duly passed
and adopted this . day of ; A.D. 1991 . .
' MAYOR OF TEQUESTA • i
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Joseph N. . Capretta .
• ATTEST: .
Bill C. Kascavelis •
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