City of Madison - File #: 47628

• File #: 47628
• Version: 1
• Name: 11350 Sheridan Triangle Park Little Free Library 1301 Farragut St
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/8/2017
• In control: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
• On agenda: 6/20/2017
• Final action: 7/18/2017
• Enactment date: 7/21/2017
• Enactment #: RES-17-00595
• Title: Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from the Sheridan Triangle Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located within the right of way adjacent to Sheridan Triangle Park at 1301 Farragut Street.
• Sponsors: Larry Palm

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/18/2017	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
7/12/2017	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
7/10/2017	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
6/28/2017	1	BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
6/20/2017	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
6/20/2017	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
6/20/2017	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
6/8/2017	1	Economic Development Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes transfer of ownership of a “Little Free Library” from the Sheridan Triangle Neighborhood Association to the City of Madison. The Sheridan Triangle Neighborhood Association will be responsible for all costs of installation, maintenance, and repair of the library. No City appropriation is required.

Title
Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from the Sheridan Triangle Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located within the right of way adjacent to Sheridan Triangle Park at 1301 Farragut Street.

Body
WHEREAS, the Sheridan Triangle Neighborhood Association (the “Association”) wishes to install and maintain a Little Free Library (the “Library”) near the intersection of Sheridan Drive and Porter Avenue, located within right of way adjacent to Sheridan Triangle Park at 1301 Farragut Street, as shown on attached Exhibit A, with image depicted on attached Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, staff from the Parks Division, as well as City Engineering 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 (the “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 near the intersection of Sheridan Drive and Porter Avenue, located within right of way adjacent to Sheridan Triangle Park at 1301 Farragut Street, 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 locate the Library at a specific location, to be approved by the City Parks Supe...