Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO ADOPT Resolution, the title of which is as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE DECLARATION OF DEMOCRACY DISTRIBUTED BY THE URBAN LIBRARIES COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Sponsored by Commissioner Beam Furr)
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Why Action is Necessary
Formal Board approval is necessary for the adoption of a Resolution.
What Action Accomplishes
Enables the adoption of the Resolution.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
This item supports the Commission's Value, "Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization," and supports the Commission's Goal, "Healthy Community: Cultivating community culture, arts, recreation, and life-long learning." This item also advances the Libraries Division's mission of providing convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education, and recreation.
On November 18, 2022, the Urban Libraries Council ("ULC") published its Declaration of Democracy ("Declaration") (Exhibit 2) as a call to action for member libraries to build policies and actions that preserve and protect democracy in their respective communities. The ULC requested member libraries to support its efforts by signing the Declaration. The Libraries Division is an active and contributing member of the ULC.
This Resolution, if adopted, will demonstrate the Board's support for the values outlined in the Declaration and for the mission of the Libraries Division.
Source of Additional Information
Danielle W. French, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.