Resolution No. 15-41 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.15- y I
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE
LIBRARY SERVICES LOCAL OPTION REPLACEMENT LEVY—MEASURE 34-235
WHEREAS,The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) Levy was created in
1976 to serve all the residents of Washington County;and
WHEREAS,the Levy is one funding source that has stabilized and maintained countywide library
services,and allowed the WCCLS system to grow and evolve to meet the literacy,educational,
informational and entertainment needs of Washington County;and
WHEREAS,today's Levy,together with local funding,provides all the residents of Washington
County with public library operations,reading programs for children,material and book purchases,
resources for job-seekers,and central support and outreach services that link libraries together;and
WHEREAS,all citizens benefit from the cooperative services provided by WCCLS in all the library
locations throughout the county,and these benefits will continue with the replacement of this levy;
and
WHEREAS,the passage of the Washington County Library Replacement Levy will ensure an
increase in the number of libraries and branches,maintain and increase open library,and continue
vital services to families and children;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council hereby proclaims its support of the passage of Washington
County Cooperative Library Services Local Option Levy, a five-year local option replacement levy
for countywide library services,to be presented to voters at the November 3,2015 General Election.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This �#da of A2015.
Mayor- City of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder—City of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 15-
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