Option # 1

"Pro"

CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,

SUPPORTING ANNEXATION TO THE KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (KCLS).

WHEREAS, Renton voters will be asked at the February 9, 2010 election whether or not

to annex to KCLS; and

WHEREAS, Renton is one of only three cities in King County not part of KCLS; and

WHEREAS, the 2008 Master Planning Process (Master Plan) found that "Renton lags far

behind in the resources available to provide responsive, high-quality library services needed by

its growing and diverse citizenry;" and

WHEREAS, the Master Plan recommended an investment of 27 million dollars to cover

the estimated cost of critical building upgrades, and program and collection improvements; and

WHEREAS, remaining independent and fully funding the improvements recommended

by the Master Plan, including rebuilding one library branch and making program and system

improvements will cost approximately $260 per year for a $400,000 home; and

WHEREAS, currently Renton has no plans to make these improvements due to budget

constraints; and

WHEREAS, Renton has a reciprocal borrowing agreement with KCLS with charges based

upon usage, and there is more usage of the KCLS system by Renton residents than the

converse, resulting in Renton paying KCLS an annual fee for such usage; and

WHEREAS, the current funding model and Renton's economic challenges prevent

needed upgrades and enhancements and would result in reduced library hours, reduced

budgets to purchase library materials and layoffs of temporary staff; and

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WHEREAS, Renton's cost for Renton residents to use KCLS would likely increase over

time which would require additional staff layoffs and restricted borrowing of materials; and

WHEREAS, if annexed, all Renton staff will have the option to become employees of

KCLS; and

WHEREAS, if annexed, current Renton libraries would be improved with new lighting,

furniture, technology and signing; and

WHEREAS, if annexed, the main library would add three (3) open hours per week and

the Highland's branch would add seventeen (17) additional open hours per week, including

hours on Friday; and

WHEREAS, if annexed, the quantity and variety of materials and services available to

library patrons would increase.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES

RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.

SECTION II. The City Council supports annexation to the KCLS and urges Renton

citizens to vote for annexation to KCLS at the election on February 9, 2010.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.

Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk

APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.

Denis Law, Mayor

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Approved as to form:

Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney

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 Option #2
"Con"

CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON

RESOLUTION NO.

A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON,

OPPOSING ANNEXATION TO THE KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (KCLS).

WHEREAS, Renton voters will be asked at the February 9, 2010 election whether or not

to annex to KCLS; and

WHEREAS, Renton is one of only three cities in King County not part of KCLS; and

WHEREAS, Renton has acquired an unique library collection, the ownership of which

would be lost to KCLS, upon annexation to KCLS; and

WHEREAS, annexation to KCLS would result in loss of local control; and

WHEREAS, the current library staff, although offered positions with KCLS, would lose

valuable seniority, benefits and advantageous working conditions; and

WHEREAS, proposed KCLS policies might result in the system of rotating library staff,

which would be difficult on current Renton library staff and difficult on Renton citizens who

would no longer be dealing with familiar staff members knowledgeable of individual patron's

needs and preferences; and

WHEREAS, the cost to taxpayers for getting library service from either Renton or KCLS

would likely be roughly the same.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, DOES

RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION I. The above recitals are found to be true and correct in all respects.
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SECTION II. The City Council opposes annexation to the KCLS and urges Renton

Citizens to vote against annexation to KCLS at the election on February 9, 2010.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this day of , 2010.

Bonnie I. Walton, City Clerk

APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this day of , 2010.

Denis Law, Mayor

Approved as to form:

Lawrence J. Warren, City Attorney

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