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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd1988-603 . . . Sponsored by: Schaefermeyer CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 603 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING A LIBRARY DEPARTMENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES WHEREAS, the Seward Public Library performs essential public service to residents of the city of Seward; and WHEREAS, the need for library facilities and programs has increased in the city of Seward with the city 1 s rapid and anticipated growth; and WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library, Inc., profit corporation, has provided volunteer time and to develop and maintain the high standards of public of the Seward Public Library; and a non- efforts service WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to continue to have adequate library facilities and programs and for the Library to offer its employees participation in the state of Alaska Public Employees' Retirement System; and WHEREAS, the Seward Community Library, Inc., wishes to continue its active support and encouragement of the devel- opment of library programs and facilities within the city of Seward; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, HEREBY ORDAINS that: Section 1. Article V of the Seward City Code, entitled "Seward Public Library Department", is hereby added to Title 2 to read as follows: ARTICLE V - SEWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT Sec. 2-59.1. Library Department Estab- lished. There is established the City Library Department. The principal officer shall be the Librarian who shall fulfill the duties and have the responsibilities as set forth in the employ- ee's job description and who shall be subject to the direction and supervision of the city manager. Sec. 2-59.2. Library Department - Powers and duties. The Library Department shall: -1- . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 603 (a) Assemble, preserve and administer, in organized collections, books and related educa- tional and recreational material in order to promote the communication of ideas and enrich the personal lives of residents of the city of Seward; (b) Organize various library programs for residents of the city of Seward; (c) Consult with the Seward Community Li- brary, Inc., a non-profit Alaska corporation which may serve in an advisory capacity to the Librarian and the City Council on matters of interest to the community with respect to the operation of the City Library and its programs; (d) Manage, operate and maintain the city's library facilities and programs, including mate- rials and collections. Section 2. The city manager is authorized and directed to execute such documents as may be necessary for the transfer of the Seward Public Library assets to the city of Seward and the assumption by the city of Seward of the obligations of the Seward Public Library. Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following enactment and posting. SEWARD, , 1 9 ...a..8.- . ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALASKA, this 9th day of May THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: GIESELER, HILTON, MEEHAN, O'BRIEN & SIMUTIS NONE DUNHAM & NOLL NONE -2- . . . CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE NO. 603 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ, POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys for the City of Seward, AK (City Seal) :?:~ h~ Fre B. Arvidson City Attorney Introduced By: Noll/Simutis Introduction Date: 04/11/88 Public Hearing ~ ~ Date: Enactment Date: 04/25/88 05/09/88 -3-