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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
Attachments: 1. 9917 Exhibit A Location Map.pdf, 2. 9917 Exhibit B Little Library.pdf
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...

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