HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE 0720-1981.�
CITY OF KENAI
ORDINANCE NO. 720-81
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AMENDING KMC 1.56 TO AUTHORIZE THE LIBRARIAN TO ESTABLISH RULES
AND REGULATIONS FOR CONDUCT OF THE LIBRARY, TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS
AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ISSUANCE OF LIBRARY CARDS TO MINORS, AND
TO AUTHORIZE DENIAL OF LENDING RIGHTS TO FAMILIES WHERE SOPIE
MEMBER OR MEMBERS THEREOF ARE IN VIOLATION OF LIBRARY POLICY.
WHEREAS, KMC 1.56.020 sets forth rules and regulations of library
use, and
WHEREAS, it is difficult and time-consuraing to make minor
adjustments and modifications thereof in order to keep up with
inflationary trends, and
WHEREAS, it would be more efficient to provide authority for the
Librarian to make such rules and regulations, to be effective
when approved by Council and posted in the library, and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that minors be encouraged to read and to
borrow books from the library, but minors are often not
responsible for taking care of library materials, returning them
on time, or payment of penalties therefor, and
WHEREAS, some parents have failed to take responsibility for
actions of their children with regard to library usage, and it
would be desirable to hold the parents responsible for the family
usage or misusage of materials,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, as followss
Segtlgn It That KMC 1.56.020 is hereby repealed and
re-enacted to read as followss
"1.56.020 Authority for Adoption of Rulpa,
Regulations, and Pineas The Librarian shall establish
rules and regulations for conduct on the property of,
and use of, the Kenai Community Library and library
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materials and a fine or penalty charge schedule for
overdue, damaged, or failure to return loaned library
property, which rules and regulations shall be
effective after approval by City Council and after
being posted in a location within the library readily
visible by library patrons."
Section 2: The City of Kenai Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by adding a new section to be numbered 1.56.025 which
shall read as follows:
"1.56.025 Library, Cards: No materials will be loaned
from the library except to parties having a valid
library identification card which is not subject to any
unpaid fines or penalties. Such library identification
card will be issued to any resident of the area making
application therefor and upon a form prepared by the
Librarian and containing an agreement to be responsible
for all materials borrowed thereon and to pay any
fines, charges, or penalties imposed by misuse of
library property. However, no such card will be issued
to a minor (under the age of 18) unless the application
for said card is also signed by a parent of such child
or one standing in place of the parent who is willing
to assume responsibility for the child and for any
misuse of library privileges."
Section 3: That the City of Kenai Code of Ordinances is
hereby amended by adding a new section to be numbered 1,56.045
which shall read as follows:
"1,56.045 Lending Policyjejhere Loaned Material Not
Returned: Lending privileges for any library materials will
be suspended on any library card on which materials have
been loaned and have not been returned when due or on which
any fines, charges, or penalties have been assessed which
are in arrears. Where privilege of any member of a family
group who is a holder of a library card has been suspended
,;:, ar terms of this section, the Librarian is authorized, by
giving prior written notice of suspension to a parental
figure at the address on the card, to suspend the use of all
other library cards of the family group until the overdue
materials have been returned or the fines, charges, or.
penalties on the suspended card have been fully paid."
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 21st day of
Qctober, 1981,
VINCENT O'REILiff, MAYOR
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et Whelan, City Clerk
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First Readings October 71 1981
Second Readings October 21, 1981
Effective Dates November 21, 1981
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