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Resolution No. 20-17 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON TIGARD CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 20-1 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RENEWAL OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES (WCCLS) LOCAL OPTION LEVY, BALLOT MEASURE 34- 297. WHEREAS,the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS)was created in 1976 to serve everyone in Washington County;and WHEREAS, the current local option levy that provides over forty percent of the total funding for city and community libraries throughout Washington County will expire in 2021;and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard receives great benefit from this cooperative arrangement,including funding from the levy that supports over half of Tigard Public Library funding;and WHEREAS, the City of Tigard and the surrounding area further benefit from this service by having full access to increased books,eBooks, and multiple special reading programs for children and adults; and WHEREAS,libraries serve as safe and positive community gathering places for everyone;and WHEREAS, the City Council supports the passage of Ballot Measure 34-297 and calls upon the Tigard community to do the same. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that: SECTION 1:The Tigard City Council supports the passage and renewal of the Washington County Cooperative Library Services Local Option Library Levy,Ballot Measure 34-297 on the May 19,2020 ballot. SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage. PASSED: This / 7 h day of 2020. Major'-,city of Tigard ATTEST: City Recorder-City of Tigard RESOLUTION NO.20-/ Page 1