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a. Approve and authorize the Library Director to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for an agreement term retroactive from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2028 with the Friends of the Marina Library to partner with Monterey County on Behalf of the Monterey County Free Libraries, and
b. Authorize the Library Director to execute up to two future annual amendments to the agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work
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RECOMMENDATION/SUMMARY:
a. Approve and authorize the Library Director to execute a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for an agreement term retroactive from May 31, 2025 to May 30, 2028 with the Friends of the Marina Library to partner with Monterey County on Behalf of the Monterey County Free Libraries, and
b. Authorize the Library Director to execute up to two future annual amendments to the agreement that do not significantly alter the scope of work
DISCUSSION:
The Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) started the first MOU with the Friends of the Marina Library (Friends) in 2021 (Item 35 7/20/2021), to clarify partnership obligations and opportunities for programs and services from the Marina Library (190 Seaside Circle, Marina CA). This was the first MOU structured between MCFL and a Friends group. MCFL has since signed similar MOUs clarifying obligations and responsibilities with the Friends of the Prunedale Library, Friends of the Seaside Library, Friends of the Andy Ausonio Library (Castroville), Friends of the Library Big Sur, Friends of the Carmel Valley Library, and Friends of the King City Library. Each Friends group operates independently, and MCFL built upon the Friends of the Marina Library model, working with each Friends group to structure what best served each community.
This partnership has resulted in ongoing and growing programming and service opportunities for the public for all ages, led and managed by the robust and dedicated volunteer efforts of the Fri...
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