City of Madison - File #: 34026

• File #: 34026
• Version: 1
• Name: 10294 Little Free Library - Brittingham Park; Bay Creek Neighborhood Assn.
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/7/2014
• In control: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
• On agenda: 5/20/2014
• Final action: 6/17/2014
• Enactment date: 6/18/2014
• Enactment #: RES-14-00480
• Title: Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from Bay Creek Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located within Brittingham Park at 710 South Shore Drive.
• Sponsors: Lucas Dailey

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/17/2014	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
6/11/2014	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER
6/9/2014	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
6/4/2014	1	BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
5/20/2014	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Referred
5/20/2014	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Referred
5/20/2014	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Referred
5/7/2014	1	Economic Development Division	Referred for Introduction

Fiscal Note
No expenditure required.
Title
Authorizing the acceptance of ownership from Bay Creek Neighborhood Association of a “Little Free Library” located within Brittingham Park at 710 South Shore Drive.
Body
WHEREAS, the Bay Creek Neighborhood Association (the “Association”) wishes to install and maintain a Little Free Library (the “Library”) within Brittingham Park at 710 South Shore Road, near the intersection of South Shore Road and Lowell Street, the location of which is shown on attached Exhibit A, with an example image 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 Bay Creek Neighborhood Association of a Little Free Library located within Brittingham 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 where the Library is to be placed, 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,...