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County Attorney's Report 19. 1.

BCC Regular Meeting

Discussion

Meeting Date:	07/11/2013
Issue: West Florida Public Library System Interlocal Agreement
From:	Alison Rogers
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation concerning the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the City of Pensacola relating to the West Florida Public Library System

A. That the Board discuss the proposed Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County and the City of Pensacola relating to the West Florida Public Library System; and

B. That the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement between Escambia County, Florida and the City of Pensacola relating to the West Florida Public Library System; and

C. That the Board authorize the Chairman to execute the Interlocal Agreement.

BACKGROUND:

The County and City previously entered into an Interlocal Agreement dated June 21, 2001, designating the City as adminstrator of the West Florida Library System and establishing a joint funding mechanism whereby each contributed funds on a per capita basis pursusant to a specified funding formula.

The County and City have since authorized the imposition of a County wide MSTU to fund the Library System in lieu of the prior funding mechanism and further agreed to transfer the adminstration of the Library System to the County. This Interlocal Agreement will supersede the prior agreement and set forth the terms whereby the County will adminster and fund the West Florida Library System.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

A Countywide MSTU has been established to fully fund the Library System.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Interlocal Agreement was reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board policy requires Board approval of all Interlocal Agreements.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

N/A

Attachments
Library Interlocal Agreement