SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
Title
Approve an Interlocal Agreement for Library Services in Pinellas County for a term of five years, effective October 1, 2018, with a possible extension for an additional five years and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
Body
SUMMARY:
The purpose and intent of this Agreement is to continue to operate the Cooperative to extend library services to the unincorporated areas of the County and to municipalities that do not have such services as of the effective date of this Agreement, and to improve library services to residents of municipalities and Municipal Services Taxing Units with Libraries as of the date of this Agreement.
The primary functions of the Cooperative are as follows:
1. To receive and disburse funds from federal, state, and local sources.
2. To maintain a shared library automation system serving Member Libraries.
3. To maintain a shared materials delivery system serving Member Libraries.
4. Where agreed by individual Member Libraries for the most efficient use of fiscal resources, to assist Member Libraries in the collective purchase of library resources and services.