HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC-02-04-08-01 Carmel Clay Public LibrarySPONSORS: Councilors Sharp, Accetturo, Carter,
Griffiths, Rider, Seidensticker and Snyder
RESOLUTION CC 02-04-08-01
WHEREAS, the Cannel Clay Public Library ("CCPL" or "Library") is a dynamic civic
resource that enhances the. quality of life of the Carmel Clay community by providing for the
educational, informational, and recreational needs of all its citizens; and
WHEREAS, local citizen initiative established the CCPL, which has provided effective library
service to the Carmel Clay community for more than 100 years; and
WHEREAS, the Library supports and enhances the educational needs of children of all ages,
from early childhood and.preschool through elementary and high school,.and provides for independent
lifelong leaming for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the CCPL ranks in the top five (5) libraries nationwide serving similar
populations (i.e., 50,000-99,999); and
WHEREAS, the CCPL is an economic development partner, with the conpnunity, providing
services to employers and job seekers and contributing a strong rate of return on investment; and v
WHEREAS, the CCPL is a quality of life partner with the City and the Schools, supporting the
attraction and.retention of high end corporate headquarters jobs; and
WHEREAS, the Library seeks to enhance services in response to the desires-and expectations
of local residents:.and
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Carmel and Clay Township receive outstanding
library services, materials, and programs.at a fair and reasonable cost; and
WHEREAS, providing library service countywide would be to the financial disadvantage of
local taxpayers;.and
WHEREAS, there is value in retaining local control of a local resource; now therefore,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 11' RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
That the Carmei City Cottncil supports an independent Carmel Clay Public Library, accountable and
responsive to the citizens of the City of Carmel and Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.
_?O RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this Y411-day of
2008, by a vote of 7 ayes and nays.
Resolution No. 02-04-08-01
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CODINION CQUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF CARDITL,
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Richard
Ronald E. Carter
ATTESTn
Diana L. Cordray, IAMC, Clerk -T. asurer
in Rider
Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this ;-/+ day of
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2008, at fe : S 3 O'clock, -P . M. A .
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Diana L. Cordray, ]AMC,
Approved by me, Mayor of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this day of
2008, at (o 'S-3 O'clock, P. M.
ATTEST: A??
Diana L. Cordray, (AMC, Clerk-Treast e
Resolution No. 02-04-08-01
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Prepared by: Wendy A. Phillips
Director
Carmel Clay Public Library
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ies Brainard, Mayor
Text submitted by Councilor Rick Sharp