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RESOLUTION
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF SANTA CLARA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION REQUESTING CITIES OF CAMPBELL, CUPERTINO, GILROY,
LOS ALTOS, LOS ALTOS HILLS, MILPITAS, MONTE SERENO, MORGAN HILL
AND SARATOGA, TO APPROVE CREATION OF COUNTY SERVICE AREA AND
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO LIBRARY SERVICES.
WHEREAS, Santa Clara County Free Library District is
comprised of the unincorporated area of the County and Cities of
Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills,
Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill and Saratoga, has authority
to provide library services within its jurisdiction, and is
governed by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the Cities have independent authority to provide
library services within their jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the provision of library services to the residents
of the unincorporated area of the County and Cities are enhanced
and made more efficient by a coordinated program among the public
entities who comprise the District; and
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WHEREAS, there is a direct benefit conferred upon the
properties which are served by library facilities which enhances
the value of the properties served; and
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Law (Government Code ~~6500,
et.seq.) permits public entities, after receiving the prior
consent of their respective legislative bodies, to jointly
exercise powers common to the contracting parties, including the
power to provide for library services; and
WHEREAS, the County service area act (Government Code ~25210
et.seq.) provides for alternative methods of providing for
services within unincorporated areas of the County and within
those cities which choose to participate in a County Library
Service Area, including the levy of a benefit assessment for
libraries.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The County requests the Cities within the Library District
to approve the creation of a County Library Service Area to
include the unincorporated area of the County and the Cities, to
provide for library services; and to approve the Joint Powers
Agreement related thereto.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE Board of Supervisors of the County
of Santa Clara, State of California, this
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By the Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
DIRIDON. GONZALES. HONDA. LOFGREN, MCKENNA
NONE
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Chairperson
Board of Supervisors
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ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Phyllis Perez, Clerk
Board of Supervisors
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Approved As To Form And Legality
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The foregoing instrument is a
correct copy of the original
ATTEST: Phyllis A. Perez
Clerk of the Board
BY
Deputy Clerk
DatCi:
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