Resolution 125-1979
RESOLUTION NO. 125 -1979
A RESOLUTION TO SET ASIDE AND
DEDICATE PROPERTY FOR THE CON-
STRUCTION OF A BRANCH LIBRARY
FOR MARATHON AND SURROUNDING
AREAS.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Public Library Board has
furnished Commissioner George E. Dolezal with the basic
information as to library usage, which is as follows:
ISLAMORADA
BRAN CH
KEY LARGO
BRANCH
MARATHON
BRANCH
Area of Library (sq. ft.)
2,000
1,880
1,670
Circulation of Library
Items (books, records,
etc. )
38,964
42,355
78,238
Patrons uSlng Library
for reading & reference
8,123
11,645
14,734
Reference questions ans-
wered (in person or by
telephone)
3,196
5,158
9,577
Comparative statistics for the fiscal year ending September,
1978, and
WHEREAS, another important service provided by the Marathon
Branch Library is programming with library orientation for
school groups, and
WHEREAS, each month 20 to 24 of these groups use the library
for programs of educational films or film strips, and
WHEREAS, the children's area accomodated only one table
and four chairs, necessitating the use of carpet remnants for
seating; and
WHEREAS, it is important to furnish children with this
service, and
WHEREAS, these programs are often distracting to adults
using the library, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, as follows:
APPROVED O:~_
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1. That the Marathon Branch of the Monroe County Public
Library system has the least amount of space, circulates far
more books and library items than any other Monroe County
Branch Library.
2. That the approximate 1.5 acres owned by Monroe County
on the east side of U. S. 1, directly adjacent to the present
County Complex (Section 9, Township 66, Range 32) and adjacent
to Fisherman's Hospital, be set aside and dedicated for the
construction of a branch library building for Marathon and
surrounding areas.
Passed and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, this 5th day of June, 1979.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEG L SUFFICIENCY.
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