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Home My WebLink About2013-36 Library Special District RESOLUTION NO. 2013-3(D A RESOLUTION APPROVING A JACKSON COUNTY ORDER TO INITIATE FORMATION OF A JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY SPECIAL DISTRICT AND CONSENTING TO THE INCLUSION OF CITY TERRITORY WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE DISTRICT RECITALS: A. The Jackson County, Oregon, Board of Commissioners intends to form a county library special district under the authority of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 357.216 to 357.286. The name of the proposed special district is the Jackson County Library District (hereinafter "District"). The proposed District would have the powers identified in ORS 357.261 and 357.410, including the authority to equip and maintain public libraries and to fund library services, programs and activities for all county residents. B. The governing body of the District shall be a board of five members to be elected by the electors of the District as required by ORS 357.226, and the board members shall be elected at large by position number as allowed by ORS 357.241(1)(b). C. The Jackson County Board of Commissioners may initiate the formation of the District by adopting an order under authority of ORS 198.835. The Board proposes to include all county territory within the boundaries of the proposed District. D. Jackson County voters will be asked to establish a permanent property tax rate limit of $.60 per $1,000 for the District's operations as authorized by ORS 357.261(4) and 357.410(6). E. The territory of the City may only be included within the boundaries of the District if the City Council adopts a resolution approving the proposed County order initiating the formation of the Jackson County Library District. The proposed order is attached hereto. F. Current Jackson County library funding sources are not stable and formation of a library district will secure a permanent source of funding for library services, programs and activities to the citizens of Jackson County and the City. G. The City Council believes creation of a library district will benefit all City residents for the following reasons: • The existence and financial condition of a community library system reflect the social vitality and economic viability of the community, and a stable, vibrant library system encourages outside investment in the local economy; • Libraries help prepare our community's youth for effective learning and for lifelong success and achievement; and • Libraries provide critical services to senior citizens in our community by making continuing education available, offering opportunities to learn and use new technology and helping seniors socialize and stay connected to the community. Resolution No. 2012- Page I of 2 THE CITY OF ASHLAND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City of Ashland, Oregon, hereby consents to the inclusion of all the territory of the City within the boundaries of the proposed Jackson County Library District, and approves the Jackson County Board of Commissioners' proposed order initiating the formation of that district in substantially the form attached hereto. This resolution was duly PASSED and ADOPTED this S day of 2013d effect upon signing by the Mayor. /4z. . Barbara Christensen, City Recorder SIGNED and APPROVED this l day of A"~r4- '2013. J hn Stromberg, Mayot Reviewed as to form: avid H. Lo m ity Attorney 2- 110513 Library District. Res. docxG:%IegaITAUL\FORMS\resolution form.wpd BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF JACKSO a UN Y FOR THE STATE OF OREGON IN THE MATTER OF INITIATING ) FORMATION OF A JACKSON COUNTY ) ORD O. LIBRARY DISTRICT WHEREAS, like many counties in Or4go-fi?,J~ackson County i facing significant budget constraints due to the loss of certain federal funding s e s; and WHEREAS, Jackson County' a a concern is ,p provide mandated and basic services like health and safety. Afte pr tidings'en ugh mo~sey necessary for supporting such things as the Sheriffs office, co m ty justice, 3tie'is$riSt Attorney's office, and other high priority County government servicesSI In County does not have enough money left to support its libraries; and WHEREAS, wi • out direct in ncia s pport from Jackson County, Jackson County Library Services will be u ble to conti ue provide library services in Jackson County; and WH,J ' S, tle Jackso oun y Board of Commissioners initiated a survey to determine voter sup on' MR e oFr&mation of a library district; and Pn AS, er urvey results indicate that a majority of Jackson County voters support .00 the creaC county- e library special district and are willing to pay additional property taxes in of library services, programs and activities; and WHE 'S, various Jackson County citizens have indicated support for the Board of Commissioners initiating the formation of a library district, with a permanent property tax rate limit, to assure that the library system in Jackson County will have stable funding to continue providing library services, programs and activities to the citizens of Jackson County; and WHEREAS, libraries are an important Jackson County asset and resource for the following reasons: PROPOSED ORDER INITIATING LIBRARY DISTRICT FORMATION - Page 1 of 3 • The existence and financial condition of a community library system reflect the social vitality and economic viability of the County, and a stable, vibrant library system encourages outside investment in the local economy; • Libraries help prepare our community's youth for effective learning and for lifelong success and achievement; and • Libraries provide critical services to senior citizens in our community by making continuing education available, offering opportunities to learn and use new technology and helping seniors socialize and stay connected to the community. Now, therefore, The Board of Commissioners of Jackson County (Board) RS. 1. The Board intends to initiate formation of a libray speci istric o' erve Jackson County pursuant to Oregon Revised Statute (OR '~3,5~7. ,fi't 57.28E which is the principal act governing the formation of a library speci I distinct; and 2. The name of the proposed special distric pis ck5 County Library District (hereinafter "District"); and 3. The boundaries of the Distri shall includ a 1 terp ory within Jackson County, less the territory within any incorporated 6 t t at chooses t to be part of the District; [If any city opts out, the following langua~~~ oul be ipse ted into he final order - "The city or cities choosing not to be included within Di trict rrito U t."]; and 4. As require q~ by O 8.8 +-5y~ 3), certified copies of City Council Resolutions of each city approving this 1:3nitiation rd r an d drmation of the District, and consenting to the inclusion of city territor Within the brw daries of the District, are attached; and 5. he istrict wit ave thgeneral powers granted to library districts by ORS 357.216 to 3 "Principa Acc and the specific powers granted by ORS 357.261 and 357.410. e i tr' 'lI provid library services, programs and activities for all District resid is as itte by R 8.010(23) and the Principal Act; and he gove ing body of the District shall be a board of five members to be elected by the elec of of the District as required by ORS 357.226, and the board members shall be elected at large,by osition number as allowed by ORS 357.241(1)(b); and 7. Jackson County voters will be asked to establish a permanent property tax rate limit of $.60 per $1,000 for the District's operations as authorized by ORS 357.261(4) and 357.410(6). The District will have authority to levy and collect general property taxes up to the approved rate limit to fund its operations. 8. Pursuant to ORS 198.800 and 198.835, a public hearing on the formation of the Jackson County Library District shall be held at the Board's regular meeting on February 12, 2014, [a tentative, flexible date] beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the auditorium of the Jackson County PROPOSED ORDER INITIATING LIBRARY DISTRICT FORMATION - Page 2 of 3 Courthouse, 10 S. Oakdale, Medford, Oregon 97501. All interested persons may appear and be heard. At this hearing, the Board will hear testimony and receive written comment on the proposed formation of this District, including information about county library programs, activities and services; economic feasibility; and the permanent tax rate limit. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Board shall determine, in accordance with criteria described in ORS 198.805 and 199.462, whether Jackson County could be benefited by the formation of the library district and whether the County should continue with the formation process. 9. Notice of the hearing shall be provided to interested persons ao ordance with ORS 198.800(2) and 198.730. DATED this day of , 2011 JACKSON COUNTY B 4' NOF x MISSI r ERS Don Skundric ° Chair Jo n chor, om is Yuan Doug Brezdentrdl, Commissioner APPROVE TO RM: C Couri el PROPOSED ORDER INITIATING LIBRARY DISTRICT FORMATION - Page 3 of 3