City of Madison - File #: 48206

• File #: 48206
• Version: 1
• Name: 11371 - Little Free Library, Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association 8502 Elderberry Rd.
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/25/2017
• In control: BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS
• On agenda: 9/19/2017
• Final action: 9/19/2017
• Enactment date: 9/21/2017
• Enactment #: RES-17-00747
• Title: Authorizing the City of Madison to accept ownership of a “Little Free Library” from the Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association located in Junction Ridge Park at 8502 Elderberry Road.
• Sponsors: Paul E. Skidmore

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/19/2017	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Adopt	Pass
9/13/2017	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL TO ADOPT - REPORT OF OFFICER	Pass
8/23/2017	1	BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
8/14/2017	1	PLAN COMMISSION	Return to Lead with the Recommendation for Approval	Pass
8/1/2017	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
8/1/2017	1	BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS	Refer
8/1/2017	1	COMMON COUNCIL	Refer	Pass
7/25/2017	1	Economic Development Division	Referred for Introduction

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

Title
Authorizing the City of Madison to accept ownership of a “Little Free Library” from the Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association located in Junction Ridge Park at 8502 Elderberry Road.

Body
WHEREAS, the Junction Ridge Neighborhood Association (the “Association”) wishes to install and maintain a Little Free Library (the “Library”) within Junction Ridge Park, located at 8502 Elderberry Road, near the path entrance off August Drive, as shown on attached Exhibit A, and illustrated on attached Exhibit B; and

WHEREAS, various City of Madison (“City”) agencies, including the City Attorney’s office, 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 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 within Junction Ridge Park, located at 8502 Elderberry Road, as shown on attached Exhibit A and illustrated 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 sitting of the Library.

3. The Association shall be responsibl...