File #: 16-2024    Version: Name: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 95, “Library,” in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, Texas
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 9/2/2016 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/26/2016 Final action: 10/10/2016
Title: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 95, “Library,” in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, Texas
Sponsors: Shelly Lanners, Steve Standefer
Attachments: 1. Ordinance, 2. Proposed Changes to Library Code

Title

Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 95, “Library,” in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Mansfield, Texas

 

Requested Action

Consider approving ordinance.

 

Recommendation

Approve ordinance.

 

Description/History

The Mansfield Public Library has been a City department since 1962.  Periodically a review of the ordinances guiding governance of the Library need to be reviewed and updated to reflect current conditions in the community and the Library’s ability to meet them.  The last revision to the Library’s Code of Ordinances was in 2011.  The proposed changes are due to the introduction of new technology and the current operations of the Mansfield Public Library.

 

Justification

The changes in the Code of Ordinances will allow for the addition of two new positions on the Library Advisory Board, bringing the number of members up to nine (9).  Other changes will allow Library staff to charge a fee for the public to send faxes and a fee for the late return of portable wifi hotspots. 

 

Funding Source

N/A

 

Prepared By

Steven R. Standefer, City Librarian

steve.standefer@mansfieldtexas.gov

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