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-/
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