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Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Agreement Between the Greensboro Public Library and Guilford County Schools
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Department: Libraries
Council District:
Public Hearing:
Advertising Date/By:
Contact 1 and Phone: Brigitte H. Blanton 336-373-2716
Contact 2 and Phone: Dena Keesee 336-373-2698
PURPOSE:
State Statutes require municipalities to have governing board approval for interlocal agreements. The attached interlocal agreement between the City of Greensboro and Guilford County Schools (GCS) develops an infrastructure that will allow all GCS students to access and use the Greensboro Public Library's (“Public Library”) materials, the City and GCS will leverage the collaboration for innovative and cost-effective ways to better utilize the Public Library’s resources to serve GCS students, their families, and staff. The City and GCS desire to work together as educational partners, with the Public Library serving as an extension of the classroom-providing students with access to books, computers, reading programs, and dozens of other important educational resources during out-of-school time.
BACKGROUND:
Part 1 of Article 20 of Chapter 160A of the North Carolina General Statutes empowers any unit of local government to enter into an interlocal agreement in order to execute an undertaking whereby a unit of local government exercises any power, function, public enterprise, right, privilege, or immunity either jointly with or on behalf of another unit of local government.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No Budget Impact
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
City Council approval of a resolution approving the agreement between the City of Greensboro and Guilford County Schools to provide access to Public Library materials, resources, and services effective from this date through June 30, 2020.