City of Madison - File #: 26306

• File #: 26306
• Version: 1
• Name: 9917 Maggies Little Library Reso
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/8/2012
• In control: PLAN COMMISSION
• On agenda: 5/15/2012
• Final action: 6/19/2012
• Enactment date: 6/20/2012
• Enactment #: RES-12-00444
• Title: Authorizing the Common Council to accept ownership from Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc., of a “Little Library” located within Brittingham Park, at 388 S. Bassett Street.
• Sponsors: Michael E. Verveer

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/19/2012	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
6/13/2012	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
5/21/2012	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
5/15/2012	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
5/15/2012	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred
5/8/2012	1	Economic Development Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
No expenditure required.
Title
Authorizing the Common Council to accept ownership from Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc., of a “Little Library” located within Brittingham Park, at 388 S. Bassett Street.
Body
WHEREAS, Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. wishes to install and maintain a Little Library within Brittingham Park, near the easterly entrance of the dog park west of Broom Street, as shown on Exhibit A and illustrated on Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, the placement and installation of the Little Library was approved by the Board of Parks Commissioners at their meeting on April 11, 2012; and

WHEREAS, representatives from the Offices of the City Attorney, Building Inspection, Engineering, Planning, Traffic Engineering and Risk Management have reviewed this request and conditionally approved the placement and installation of the Little Library; and

WHEREAS, Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. will transfer ownership of the Little Library to the City after it has been installed, in exchange for the ongoing maintenance of the library by Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc.; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Madison accepts ownership from Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. of a Little Library located within Brittingham Park, near the easterly entrance of the dog park west of Broom Street, as shown on attached Exhibit A and illustrated on Exhibit B; subject to the following conditions:

1. Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. shall be responsible for all costs of installation and maintenance of the Little Library.

2. Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. shall locate the Little Library at a specific location, to be approved by the Parks Superintendent.

3. Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. shall be responsible for locating all underground utility services in the areas of library placement, shall contact Diggers Hotline prior to any excavation activities, and have all utilities properly marked.

4. Capitol Neighborhoods, Inc. shall comply with all Madison General Ordinance...