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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED RESOLUTION N0. 87- 18 BY: WILLIAM LACKEY RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM. WHEREAS, the results of increased public demand upon Cuyahoga County Public Library and its lack of adequate funding to meet those demands have left County Library with a continuing list of unmet needs; and WHEREAS, the lack of adequate funding has caused understocking of books and other materials in most branch libraries; and WHEREAS, during the years between 1970 and 1985, Cuyahoga County Public Library's share of total county circulation increased from 29.7 to 43.2; and WHEREAS, in terms of geographic area, Cuyahoga County Public Libaray's primary service area encompasses 324 square miles of the total 457 square miles within the County; and WHEREAS, serving 48 separate political subdivisions, County Library's primary service area is more than four times the size of Cleveland Public Library's service area; and WHEREAS, despite the facts at hand, County Library's disproportionate funding has continued from 1970 when County Library received 28.4 of available funds to 1985 when only 33.5 of available funds are distributed to County Library; and WHEREAS, Cuyahoga County Public Library has substantiated its need for additional funding to address the growing needs of library programs and services to the majority of residents living in Cuyahoga County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION I: That the City of North Olmsted supports the decision f the County Budget Commission in allocating additional funds to the Cuyahoga County Public Library and urge them to continue future funding based on actual needs and established records of performance. SECTION 2: That the Clerk of this Council is hereby authorized to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the County Budget Commission. 1