78-10RESOLUTION 78-~D
A RESOLUTION URGING THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE TO C~N-
SIDER CONSTRUCTION OF, A ;NEW ~PUBLIC'LIBRARY FACILITY
LOCATED IN THE BEACHES AREA
WHEREAS, the beaches community is an area made up of many
thousands of permanent residents in the City of Atlantic Beach, Jackson-
vi11e Beach, Neptune Beach, Mayport Naval Station and the San Pablo area
plus the annual influx of winter residents into the beaches area; and
WHEREAS, the community needs a more in-depth and diverse reference
collection to serve the needs of high school and college residents; and
WHEREAS, the community needs a Larger Library with an auditorium
for children's programs and other library-related activities; and
WHEREAS, a much larger book collection and new materials are
needed to satisfy the demands of our readers; and
WHEREAS, an adequate permanent staff is needed to facilitate
service to the patrons of the community; and
WHEREAS, the esthetics of the library needs upgrading, particularly
in the reading area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That we, the members of the City Commission of the City
of,Atlantic Beach, Florida, strongly urge the City of Jacksonville to consider
implementing a program for a new library facility to serve the vast numbers
of residents in the beaches community.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
Passed by the City Commission on' May 22, 1978.
ATTEST:
(SEAL} ~ ~° ~ Adelaide R. Tucker, -City Clerk
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