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<br />January 14, 2019, Work Session – Item 3 <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL <br />AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY <br /> <br /> Update: Eugene Public Library – Year 2 Levy Report <br /> Meeting Date: January 14, 2019 Agenda Item Number: 3 Department: Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Staff Contact: Ben Klipfel <br />www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5363 <br />ISSUE STATEMENT The purpose of this update is to report on the second year of the expanded “Library of the Future” services, provided with levy funding. <br />BACKGROUND On November 3, 2015, the City of Eugene voters approved Measure 20-235 to fund expanded Eugene Public Library services for five years beginning July 2016. The expanded services promised in the levy were in three categories: 1. More hours and access 2. More programs for all ages 3. More materials and technology Accountability and transparency were built into the levy measure through an annual review by the citizen Library Advisory Board. <br />RELATED CITY POLICIES This item relates to the following City Council Goals: <br />• Accessible and Thriving Culture and Recreation: A community where arts and outdoors are integral to our social and economic well-being and are available to all. <br />• Sustainable Development <br />• Effective and Accountable Municipal Government <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL OPTIONS This is an informational item. <br />CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDATION No City Manager recommendation.