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First Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement related to the operation and funding of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, Inc.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of the First Amendment to the 2018 Interlocal Agreement with the signed Governmental Unit counterparts for participation in the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative, Inc.
• This First Amendment will extend the current Interlocal Agreement for an additional five years for the period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028.
• This First Amendment is signed by Governmental counterparts and the Board of County Commissioners on behalf of the Palm Harbor Community Services Agency, Inc., and the East Lake Community Library.
• Upon approval, this First Amendment will be retroactively effective as of September 30, 2023.
• All other provisions of the agreement not amended in this First Amendment shall remain in full force and effect including the following;
o To receive and disburse federal, state, and local funds.
o To maintain a shared automation system.
o To maintain a shared materials delivery system.
o To assist Member Libraries in the collective purchase of resources and services.
Funds are budgeted in Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $8,685,900.00 in the Public Library Services District Municipal Service Taxing Units as adopted on September 19, 2023.
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Strategic Plan:
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.6 Support a vibrant community with recreation, arts, and culture to attract residents and visitors
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
5.2 Be responsible stewards of the public’s resources
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Summary
The purpose of this Interlocal Agreement is to establish cooperative library services among member libraries who are parties to the agreement and establish a formula for distribution of funds among member libraries for the provision of library services to unincorporated residents of Pinellas County and residents of municipalities that elect to pay for such services. The current Interlocal Agreement has been in place since October 1, 2018, and expires on September 30, 2023. The term of the new Agreement is five (5) years, ending September 30, 2028.
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Background Information:
PPLC’s mission is to facilitate a common library experience across the county while preserving the unique attributes of individual libraries.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are budgeted in FY24 in the amount of $8,685,900.00 in the Public Library Services District MSTU as adopted on September 19, 2023.
The Interlocal Agreement provides for a funding formula based upon local support by member libraries and circulation among non-resident (residents from unincorporated Pinellas County and other member libraries). The County imposes a levy of 0.5000 mills (maximum allowable) within the unincorporated area, less Palm Harbor and East Lake, to support access to library services from member libraries for unincorporated residents and to enhance services within the County as a whole. Palm Harbor and East Lake are subject to separate levies for library services. PPLC is also eligible for and receives state aid for libraries grant funding to support countywide programs such as the Talking Book Library and Deaf Literacy Center.
Staff Member Responsible:
Nancy McKibben, Assistant to the County Administrator Representing Unincorporated North County
Partners:
City of Clearwater
City of Dunedin
City of Gulfport
City of Largo
City of Madeira Beach
City of Oldsmar
City of Pinellas Park
Town of North Redington Beach
Town of Redington Beach
Town of Redington Shores
City of Safety Harbor
City of St. Pete Beach
City of St. Petersburg
City of Seminole
City of Tarpon Springs
City of Treasure Island
Palm Harbor Community Services Agency
East Lake Community Library
Attachments:
2023 PPLC ILA 1st Amendment
Palm Harbor Community Services Signature Page_Amendment to ILA
East Lake Library Signature Page_Amendment to ILA
Pinellas County Signature Page_Amendment to ILA
2018 Interlocal Agreement Fully Executed