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BETWEEN HE CITY YO FORTUNDERSTANDING WORTH (FORT
WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY)AND
FORT WORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is made and entered into by
and between Fort Worth Public Library Foundation ("Foundation"), a Texas non-
profit corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized representative and the City
of Fort Worth ("City") and the Fort Worth Public Library ("Library"), a Texas home-
rule municipal corporation, acting by and through its duly authorized Assistant City
Manager, to document the relationship between the two entities. City and Foundation
may be referred to herein individually as a "Party" or collectively as the "Parties."
SECTION 1
Background and Purpose of MOU
1.1. Background.
1.1.1. The Fort Worth Public Library Foundation's mission is to "benefit both the
Fort Worth Library and the Fort Worth community by providing resources
that support educational programming, buildings, and infrastructure
improvements".
1.1.2. The Fort Worth Public Library's mission is to build a community of learners,
dreamers, and doers. This is achieved through library service in 16
locations, as well as programs, services, and partnerships inside and
outside the library buildings.
1.2. Purpose. This MOU represents the intent of the Parties to memorialize the
understanding of the Parties and their desire to ensure positive library outcomes
for residents of Fort Worth. The Parties acknowledge that no contractual
relationship is created between them by this MOU, but agree to work together in
the true spirit of partnership.
SECTION 2
Goals or Projects
2.1. Fort Worth Public Library Foundation
2.1.1. The Foundation will provide funding for library programs and services.
Funds will be given to the Library in these ways:
2.1.1.1. An annual request letter from the Library to the Foundation.
2.1.1.2. Ongoing requests as needs arise during the year.
2.1.2. The Foundation will invite the Library Director or designe6—fo`every
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board meeting (excluding committee meetings or executive sessions)to give
a report on the status of the Fort Worth Public Library.
2.1.3. The Foundation may provide advocacy for the Library's budget request
and other needs as requested.
2.1.4. The Foundation may contribute to the library through capitol campaigns.
2.1.5. The Foundation may office out of the Central Library, as outlined in a
separate license agreement.
2.2. City of Fort Worth & Fort Worth Public Library
2.2.1. The City of Fort Worth will support the Fort Worth Public Library with an
adequate budget and number of library locations to serve the residents of
the city.
2.2.2. The Library will provide space for Foundation meetings and events, as
space allows.
2.2.3. This MOU is not an obligation or commitment of City funds, nor a basis for
transfer of City funds. All obligations of and expenditures by each Party are
subject to their respective entity's budgetary and fiscal processes and
availability of funds pursuant to all laws, regulations, and policies
applicable thereto.
SECTION 3
General Terms
3.1 Term. The Term of this MOU shall be for five (5) years from the date of
execution by both Parties.
3.2 Termination. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason
with five (5) days written notice to the other party.
3.3 Notice. Notice shall be provided to each party by email as specified
below:
To City. Library Director, Fort Worth Public Library, 300 W 3r St. Fort
Worth, TX, 76102, 817-392-7305, library-contracts@fortworthtexas.gov.
To the Foundation: CEO, Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. 300 W 3rd
St. Fort Worth, TX 76102, 817-346-2255,.
3.4 Governmental Powers. Nothing in this MOU shall be construed to waive
any Governmental Immunities by City.
3.5 Venue. Should any claim arise from this MOU, venue shall lie in Tarrant
County, Texas and this Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
Texas laws.
3.6 Entire MOU. This MOU contains the entire understanding between the parties
hereto with respect to the subject matter of this MOU and replaces and supersedes
all prior agreements and understandings of the parties. This MOU may be amended
or modified only by a writing executed by the parties hereto.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in multiples this
go-Isday of , 20 IS
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
CITY OF FORT WORTH:
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE MANAGER:
By signing I acknowledge that I am the person
�—- responsible for the monitoring and administration
By: of this contract, including ensuring all
Name: Jesus Chapa performance and reporting requirements.
Title: Assistant City Manager
Date: ��-�� -/,f -��
By:
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED: Name: Tim Shidal
Title: Sr. Admin Services Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By: ��9-�—
Nam M ily Marvin
Title. t tat Library Director
By:
ATTEST: `� Na : Jo Ann Pate
Ti e: Assistant City Attorney
CONTRACT AUTHORIZATION:
By: ts-m-A"t (, .`- `. . .,M&C: n/a
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Name: Mary Kayser
Title: City Secretary
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ATTEST:
By: By:
Name: Andrea Ash Name:
Title: CEO, Fort Worth Public Library Title:
Foundation
Date: I�) OFFICIAL RECO
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