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A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO A NEW LIBRARY BUILDING
WHEREAS, the Paducah City Commission and the Paducah Area
Library Board have jointly decided to construct a new library build-
ing; and
WHEREAS, under Kentucky State Statutes the Library Board has
the primary responsibility for construction of the proposed Library;
but
WHEREAS, the Library Board does not have the power to raise the
necessary funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has the responsibility to provide
the funds it deems necessary for construction of the new library and
to be sure that these funds are spent in a wise and prudent manner; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for a clear understanding of the duties
and responsibilities of the two governmental units concerning the
construction of the proposed library.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Commission hereby advises the Library Board that,
starting in 1967, it will appropriate $40,000, per year to amortize a
25 year bond issue for library construction.
2. The new library will be financed from a.) the proceeds of
said bond issue, b.) available Federal and State Aid in the estimated
amount of $275,000, and c.) the $68,759.4$, available from the fire
insurance settlement. These funds will pay for all costs including
purchase of land, architectual and consulting fees, site improvements,
construction of the library building and adjacent parking lot, and
library equipment.
3. The City Commission will appropriate to the Library Board at
least $5,000, in extra operating revenue in 1967, in addition to the
regular tax revenue.
4. The City Commission will insist on a sound, functional library
building with no unnecessary frills to provide the best possible library
service within the limits of the available funds. The City Commission
will review and approve the plans for the library prior to authorizing
the sale of the bonds.
5. The City Commission requests the Library Board to allow
Commissioner William Kressenberg to provide liasion between the City
Commission and the Library Board in matters pertaining to construction
of the new building, by attending all meetings of the library building
Committee.
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6. The City Commission will continue to take any necessary steps,
commensurate with its responsibilities to all other city departments and
employees, to cooperate with the Library Board in insuring an adequate
and well operated library for all citizens of Paducah.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners September 27, 1966
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, September 27, 1966.