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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 27841 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 pl, NA 19, RESOLUTION NO. 2784 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR LIBRARY SERVICES IN AUBURN BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE KING COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of Auburn commissioned a Library Task Force to study the current and future library needs of the community; and is interested in supporting the recommendations of the Library Task Force; and WHEREAS, the Auburn Library Board recommends to the City Council placing before the voters the issue of annexation; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is interested in giving citizens the opportunity to vote on annexation to the King County Rural Library District; and WHEREAS, the City of Auburn is interested in financially supporting construction of a new facility with better visibility to citizens and improved public access, and WHEREAS, library services are a valuable resource in the community and the smooth transition with minimum disruption in service to citizens is desired; and WHEREAS, the staff of the Auburn Library will effectively be absorbed into the King County Rural Library District; and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 WHEREAS, the pre -design of the new facility shall begin in 1997; NOW THEREFORE , THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREBY RESOLVES THAT: Section 1. City of Auburn funds not to exceed four million dollars be appropriated for the construction of a new library in Les Gove Park. Se ion 2. Councilmanic bonds shall be used as the source to fund the construction of the new library. Section 3. The old Auburn Library facility will be used for general community benefit. J Section 4. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an interlocal agreement with King County Rural Library District attached as Exhibit 1. DATED and SIGNED this 18th day of November, 1996. CITY OF AUBURN CHARLES A. BOOTH MAYOR 1 2 3 8 9 10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 K ATTEST: Robin Wohlhueter, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael J. Reynolds, City Attorney Return Address: Auburn City Clerk City of Auburn 25 West Main St. Auburn, WA 98001 RECORDER'S COVER SHEET SEp 30 1998 C//y tt Document Titles) (or transactions contained therein): 1. Interlocal Agreement for Library Services 2. 3. Reference Numbers) of Documents assigned or released: N/A ❑Additional reference Ws on page of document Grantors) (Last name first, then first name and initials) 1. Auburn, City of 2. 3. 4. Grantee: (Last name first) 1. KING COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT 2, Legal Description (abbreviated: i.e. lot, block, plat or section, township, range) ❑ Additional legal is on page 4 of document. Assessor's Property Tax Parcel/Account Number: ❑ Assessor Tax # not yet assigned t!C'. a �� ;L� SC�Oa�; ;�yT!il� 9;i;', d.+ OCi�00��Q °L"•.t-586C8� EXHIBIT 1 f Agreement for Library Services Pending Annexation of the City of Auburn e into the King County Rural Library District This agreement is dated the 26th day of November , 1996, and is entered into by and between King County Rural Library District, hereinafter referred to as DISTRICT, and the City of Auburn, hereinafter called CITY. This agreement is to define the rights and obligations of the parties in the event annexation of the CITY to the DISTRICT is approved at the special election to be held in February 1997 or a subsequent election prior to May 31, 1997. If the annexation of the CITY to the DISTRICT is not approved at such election(s), this Agreement shall be rNO CD rl of no further force or effect. Go 0Oj The parties agree as follows: O GO 1. The DISTRICT will not realize any direct tax revenue for provision of library M services within the CITY until the 1998 calendar year. The CITY agrees to fund the Auburn Library, located at 808 9th Street Southeast, Auburn, at current service levels for the 1997 calendar year. 2. The DISTRICT has experience in managing numerous public library construction projects and will work with CITY staff to develop the program pIan and manage the construction of the new Auburn Library. The project schedule will be jointly determined by the CITY and the DISTRICT. It is the intention of the DISTRICT and CITY to begin pre -design of a new library facility in 1997 with construction to begin in 1998. 3. The CITY will provide the land for the new library and an appropriate number of additional parking stalls from lands already owned or acquired for this purpose. The CITY shall lease the land for the facility to the DISTRICT for one dollar annually upon the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new library. A map of Les Gove Park showing the locations in the park acceptable for new construction is included herein as Attachment A. 4. In addition to land, the CITY will provide an amount not to exceed $4 million � for the new facility. In addition the CITY will contribute all library equipment, f- � furnishings, and the entire collection from the Auburn Library as of on 0 December 31, 1997 valued at $1.6 million. The DISTRICT will contribute a 0) O minimum of $250,000 for the design and construction of the new facility. 00 The District will contribute whatever is necessary to complete a minimum 15,000 square foot facility. 5. The DISTRICT will be responsible to develop a minimum 15,000 square foot resource -level library (but a larger facility is desired), adequate parking for library patrons, and shall provide all furnishings and materials. The facility will be designed to be expandable to 22,500+ square feet and all additional costs for construction will be paid for by the DISTRICT. EXHIBIT 1 TO Resolution No. 2784 6. Effective January 1, 1998 the DISTRICT will fund all operations, maintenance, and other costs of the Auburn Library. The CITY will continue to be responsible for grounds maintenance around the existing Auburn Library. The City of Auburn will pay their fair share of major capital repairs to operate the existing facility. Upon completion of the new library the CITY will retain ownership of the old library building. 7. Beginning January 1 1998, the CITY will no longer be responsible for the � management of a library, and the staff of the Auburn Library will be absorbed 1� W into the DISTRICT. The plan to incorporate Auburn Library staff into the ri W O District is included herein as Attachment "B". M O V) M 8. Title to all materials, furnishings, and equipment in the Auburn Library will be transferred to the DISTRICT January 1, 1998. When the new facility is completed, the collections should be comparable to other resource branch collections. The Auburn Library has maintained special language collections; a genealogical collection; a literacy program; and outreach for low income, homebound, and elderly populations. The Auburn Library Board recommends that these programs continue when the DISTRICT assumes the operation of library services in our community. EXHIBIT 1 TO Resolution No. 2784 CD rl X O O on in 9. The CITY has an active Library Board appointed by the Mayor, and should the Mayor choose to continue the appointment of a Library Board during any time period when the CITY is annexed to the DISTRICT, the DISTRICT shall regularly solicit input from the Board on issues relating to all aspects of library services and facilities for the residents of Auburn. The DISTRICT shall also work with the Auburn Friends of the Library on projects relating to this community library. The DISTRICT shall appoint a staff member to attend all meetings of the Library Board and Friends of the Library. DATED AND SIGNED this 18th day of November, 1996 ATTEST: Robin Wohlhueter City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Michael J. Reynolds City Attorney Charles A. Booth Mayor EXHIBIT 1 TO Resolution No. 2784 DATED AND SIGNED this Zbthday of November 11996, ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: r ' 11 , Rural Library District President, Board of Trustees EXHIBIT 1 TO Resolution No. 2784 SE pR niC S.a¢n�E �a. SCALE: 1" = 200' 12TH ST. C King County library System (KCI.S) agrees to Incorporate (lie existing regular staff members of the Auburn Public Library (APL) Into oxisting regular staff of (KCLS), as of the effective date of annexation, as follows: + 1 or Ihn puryreaa of thls ngrnomonl, oxlsting regular staff mnmbor Is doflned as a current ragulof claff numibor in a rnpulof full or part Man posillon, as classlilod and employed as of Iha (into of Ihin agrPomenl- • KM N will pfovido positions with simllar hours whonovor possiblo, • Ponitions avallabio for the APL staff mombors may be exclusively in the Public Services division, Many of the functions previously performed by the APL are performed centrally at KCLS. T'he annexation of APL is not expected to lead to staff increases in centrally performed functions. • APL staff members will be given first option and first priority when configuring staff assignments at the Auburn Branch. • Temporary staff members of the APL may choose to incorporate into the current substitute classification of KCLS. • The City of Auburn agrees to provide payment of any accrued vacation, sick leave, compensatory time, wellness days and floating holidays available for APL staff members in accordance with the City of Auburn's Administrative Policies and Procedures. APL staff members not provided any level of sick leave cash out from the City of Auburn, at pj the effective date of annexations, will be credited with their current sick leave accrual, at the Ceffective date of annexation, up to a maximum of one year accrual. • Any Washington State Public Employee' Retirement System Plan (PERS 1), excess compensation payments due will be prorated to the City of Auburn and KCLS, based upon proportional years of service APL and KCLS. This component of this agreement will remain in effect until such time as all APL PERS I eligible staff members have terminated their employment with KCLS. • Years of service at APL will be credited as years of service with KCLS at the time of employment with KCLS. KCLS agrees to waive standard benefit waiting periods. • Once annexation is approved by the voters, current APL staff will be treated as regular KCLS staff members in relationship to employment opportunities. For an APL vacancies created as a result of the employment at KCLS, APL will back fill the position using temporary staff members on a temporary basis. The provisions in this agreement will not apply to the temporary placements. • Once annexation is approved by the voters, KCLS will invite current APL staff to attend KCLS internal training opportunities, on a space available basis. As of the effective date of annexation, APL staff members accepting positions with KCLS will become employees of KCLS. APL staff members will receive the same benefits and be held to the same expectations as all KCLS staff members. KCLS is not bound by any employment agreements or personnel policies granted or practiced by the City of Auburn. Attachment "B" Resolution No. 2784 King County Rural Library District Board of Trustees Resolution NO, 1990-11 RESOLUTION OF'1'HE BOARll Oh'1RUS'rEES OF 1'HE KING COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT CONCURRING, SUBJECT TO CONDITION, WITH THE ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF AUBURN INTO THE KING COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT. WHEREAS, the City of Auburn has passed an ordinance which initiates the process for a special election to determine whether the Auburn shall be annexed into the King County Rural Library District, and WHEREAS, RCW 27.12 provides a process for the annexation of cities and towns into rural library districts, and WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees believes that the annexation would be in the best interest of all involved, and WHEREAS, the several steps to be taken to meet the boundary changes requirements necessitate the taking of this action by the Library District. BE I"I' RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE KING COUNTY RURAL LIBRARY DISTRICT THAT: The Boazd of Trustees of the King County Rural Library District does hereby concur with the City of Auburn in its intent to annex to the King County Rural Library District. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 26th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1996.