Resolution No. 09-05 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL _
RESOLUTION NO. 09- vS
A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT
APPLICATION TO ICMA FOR. A PUBLIC LIBRARY INNOVATION GRANT TO PROVIDE
OUTREACH TO TIGARD RESIDENTS THROUGH A MOBILE MEDIA LAPTOP LAB AND
DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the International City County Management Association (ICMA) is soliciting applications for
public library innovation grants;and
WHEREAS, the Tigard Library has successfully provided equipment, access and training to assist the public in
learning and using new technology; and
WHEREAS, advances in technology require continual training to allow residents to remain competitive in the
job market; and
WHEREAS, a mobile technology lab will allow the Library and other city departments to serve citizens where
they live,work and learn while offering instruction in multi-media technology; and .
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard certifies that should the grant be awarded it will continue to fund maintenance
of this equipment and software through its general budget:, as well as staff to conduct instruction and outreach
for the equipment;and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The City of Tigard hereby expresses its support for enhancing residents' technical capabilities
while increasing their awareness of the City and the library as informational. and educational
institutions, and authorizes submission of an application to ICMA for a public library
innovation grant and funding assistance as specified above.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This day of -2009.
Mayor- tty of Tigard
ATTEST:
City Recorder- City of *and
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