City of Madison - File #: 31084

• File #: 31084
• Version: 1
• Name: 10225 Little Library Meadowood Park 5800 Thrush Lane
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/30/2013
• In control: PLAN COMMISSION
• On agenda: 8/6/2013
• Final action: 9/17/2013
• Enactment date: 9/20/2013
• Enactment #: RES-13-00718
• Title: Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from Meadowood Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located within Meadowood Park at 5800 Thrush Lane.
• Sponsors: Matthew J. Phair, Joseph R. Clausius, Mark Clear

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/17/2013	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
9/11/2013	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
8/26/2013	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
8/7/2013	1	BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
8/6/2013	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
8/6/2013	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
8/6/2013	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
7/30/2013	1	Economic Development Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
No expenditure required.
Title
Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from Meadowood Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located within Meadowood Park at 5800 Thrush Lane.
Body
WHEREAS, the Meadowood Neighborhood Association (the “Association”) wishes to install and maintain a Little Free Library (the “Library”) within Meadowood Park, 5800 Thrush Lane, approximately 20 feet from the westerly right-of-way of Leland Drive in the 2100 block across from Leland Circle, as shown on attached Exhibit A and depicted on attached Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, representatives from the Parks Division, as well as 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 Library; and

WHEREAS, the Association will transfer ownership of the Library to the City after it has been installed, in exchange for the ongoing maintenance and repair of the Library by the Association; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Madison authorizes the acceptance of ownership from the Meadowood Neighborhood Association of a Little Free Library located within Meadowood Park, as shown on attached Exhibit A and 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 Parks Superintendent.

3. The Association shall be responsible for locating all underground utility services in the area of Library placement, shall contact Diggers Hotline prior to any excavation activities, and have 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...