HomeMy WebLinkAbout19- Library Services Contract, Board of Library Trustees - Board of County Commissioners of Gallatin County LIBRARY SERVICES CONTRACT
CITY OF BOZEMAN
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the Board of County Commissioners of Gallatin
County,hereinafter referred to as"the County", and the Board of Library Trustees of the City of
Bozeman Public Library, 626 East Main, Bozeman,Montana, 59715, (406-582-2400), hereinafter
referred to as"the Library".
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,the County desires to provide library services for residents of Gallatin County,
and the Library has existing library facilities; and,
WHEREAS, Section 22-1-315, MCA,provides that the County and the Library may enter
into a contract by which the free public library of the City of Bozeman shall assume the functions of a
county-free library within Gallatin County;
NOW THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. In return for payments to be made by the County,the Library shall make available to all
residents the services provided by their library at no cost to county residents;
2. The County agrees to pay the Library for library privileges for its residents the sum of
$706,762. Payment will be made upon receipt of a signed contract 30 days after
approval of the Final Budget in two installments on or before the last day of November
2018 and June 2019;
3. The Library hereby acknowledges that this contract is contingent upon available
revenue and if revenue falls short,then the County shall make adjustments in
disbursements to the Library;
4. INSURANCE. The Library shall carry Comprehensive General Liability insurance in
the amount no less than$1,500,000.00 for each occurrence; Automobile liability in the
amount of$1,500,000.00 combined single limit. Any insurance carried by Library shall
include no exclusions related to toxic substances or waste. All insurance policies shall
be primary and noncontributory, shall name Gallatin County as additional insured.
Certificates of Insurance evidencing Gallatin County as additional insured and
endorsement thereof must be supplied before payments can be made under this
agreement. Library shall put COUNTY on immediate notice of any changes or
cancellation in coverage;
5. By entering into this agreement,the Library provides through Exhibit"A"attached
hereto, notification to the County by the governing body of the City of Bozeman, of a
request to exclude the property of the incorporated City of Bozeman,Montana, from
liability for taxes under the County library mill levy;
6. The Library hereby acknowledges and holds harmless the County for the failure of the
County to collect all possible tax revenue payable to the Library pursuant to this
contract. The Library acknowledges the possibility of delinquent and late taxes which
are beyond the control of the County. Any such delinquent and late taxes which are
payable to the Library shall be credited to the account of the Library,and any such
taxes recovered after the term of this agreement shall be paid to the Library;
7. The Library shall administer the Library in such a manner as to extend the same library
privileges to the residents of Gallatin County outside the incorporated limits of the City
of Bozeman subject to this contract as are enjoyed by city residents;
8. The duration of this contract shall be for the period of July 1,2018 through June 30,
2019;
9. The terms of this contract may be altered only upon written consent of both parties
hereto; and,
10. This contract may be terminated by either party hereto,upon six(6)months written
notice of intention to do so. /
DATED this 7 day of 14 V3/,, / , 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GALLATIN COUNTY CITY OF BOZEMAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Joe P. Inner,Chair Name: o Gallagher, Chair
Attest: Attest:
Eric Semerad
Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FROM COUNTY LIBRARY TAX
TO: The Board of County Commissioners, Gallatin County;
From: City of Bozeman Montana
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the City of Bozeman, Gallatin County,Montana has
entered into a Library Services Contract with Gallatin County by which the Public Library shall
assume the functions of a county free library within Gallatin County. Pursuant to paragraph five of
that contract the City of Bozeman hereby requests that the property of the City be excluded from
liability for taxes under the Gallatin County library mill levy.
DATED this 3 day of ,2019.
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By:
drea Surratt,City M ager