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Home My WebLink About3753 RESOLUTION NO. 3 7 5 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, STATING THE CITY COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR THE KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM'S PROPOSITION #1 (CAPITAL REPLACEMENT BOND MEASURE) WHEREAS on September 14, 2004, voters in the City of Auburn will decide whether to approve a $172 million capital replacement bond measure; and WHEREAS the King County Library System has been community funded for more than 60 years; and WHEREAS library use has increased 40 percent in the past 10 years, limiting patron access to services due to increased demand; and WHEREAS the libraries are aging, maintenance costs continue to escalate, and increased usage has resulted in extensive wear and tear; and WHEREAS Initiative 747, approved by the voters in 2001, has limited the ability of the System to set aside operating funds for capital needs; and WHEREAS approval of the $172 million capital bond would replace the expiring 1988 bond revenue and provide funding for the Library System's 10-year capital budget; and WHEREAS the facilities plan ensures that the Library System can meet community needs, maintain a vibrant collection and sound infrastructure, and effectively prepare for the next decade of service to patrons; and WHEREAS the investment in top-quality library facilities is an important part of the quality of life enjoyed by Auburn residents; and WHEREAS pursuant to State law. RCW 42.17.130, the City Council of Auburn desires to show its support for the King County Library System's Capital Replacement Bond Measure. -------------------------------------- Resolution No. 3753 July 21,2004 Page 1 NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council hereby supports Proposition #1, King county Library System General Obligation Bonds --$172,000,000. Section 2. The City Council hereby urges Auburn voters to support the capital replacement bond measure to ensure continued high quality library service to the benefit of our community and quality of life. Section 3. This Resolution shall be in full force upon passage and signatures hereon. PASSED by the City Council this z.Y\.~ day of ~u.s,+ , 2004. CITY OF AUBURN ~ . /' ~ 4 Peter B. Lewis, Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: