City of Madison - File #: 70310

• File #: 70310
• Version: 1
• Name: 12481 Little Library Newbery Park
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/1/2022
• In control: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
• On agenda: 5/10/2022
• Final action: 5/10/2022
• Enactment date: 5/13/2022
• Enactment #: RES-22-00324
• Title: Authorizing the City’s acceptance of ownership from the Newbery Heights Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located in Newbery Park at 7834 Lois Lowry Lane. (1st AD)
• Sponsors: Barbara Harrington-McKinney

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/10/2022	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
4/13/2022	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
4/11/2022	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
4/6/2022	1	BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
3/29/2022	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Referred
3/29/2022	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Referred
3/29/2022	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
3/1/2022	1	Economic Development Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
No expenditure required.

Title
Authorizing the City’s acceptance of ownership from the Newbery Heights Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located in Newbery Park at 7834 Lois Lowry Lane. (1st AD)
Body
WHEREAS, the Newbery Heights Neighborhood Association (“Association”) wishes to install and maintain a Little Free Library (“Library”) located in Newbery Park at 7834 Lois Lowry Lane, as shown on attached Exhibit A, with an image of the Library depicted on attached Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, City Engineering, the Parks Commission and the Risk Manager have reviewed this request and conditionally approved the placement and installation of the Library; and

WHEREAS, the Association will transfer ownership of the Library to the City of Madison (“City”) after it has been installed in exchange for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the Library by the Association.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Madison authorizes the acceptance of ownership from the Association of a Library to be located in Newbery Park at 7834 Lois Lowry Lane as shown on attached Exhibit A, with image depicted on attached Exhibit B; subject to the following conditions:

1. The Association shall be responsible for all costs of installation, maintenance and repair of the Library.

2. The Association shall install the Library at a specific location approved by the Parks Superintendent. Modifications to said location to avoid utilities or easements shall be determined during final siting of the Library.

3. The Association shall be responsible for locating all underground utility services in the area where the Library is placed, contacting Diggers Hotline prior to any excavation activities, and having all utilities properly marked.

4. The Association shall comply with all Madison General Ordinances regarding the construction and installation of the Library within the public park, including any and all City of Madison permits for excav...