Chapter 2.44
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Sections:

2.44.010    Established.

2.44.020    Appointment of library advisory committee members.

2.44.030    Term of library advisory committee members – Filling vacancies.

2.44.040    Responsibilities and duties of committee members.

2.44.050    Repealed.

2.44.060    Library fees and fines.

2.44.010 Established.

A public library is created and established in the city, to be known as the “Grandview Library.” (Ord. 2012-6 § 1; 1964 code § 10.08.010).

2.44.020 Appointment of library advisory committee members.

The mayor shall appoint, with confirmation by the city council, up to three persons to serve on the library advisory committee established pursuant to Section I.B.6 of the terms of agreement between the city of Grandview and the Yakima Valley Community College regarding the joint city/college library. (Ord. 2012-6 § 1; Ord. 2011-16 § 1; Ord. 1462 § 1, 1996; 1964 code § 10.08.020).

2.44.030 Term of library advisory committee members – Filling vacancies.

The term of office of such members shall be five years. At the expiration of the term of each member, the mayor shall appoint a successor for the full term of five years subject to the confirmation above stated. In case of vacancies on such committee prior to the expiration of the term, the mayor shall appoint a successor subject to the confirmation above specified, and the committee members so appointed shall serve for the balance of the predecessor’s unexpired term. No person shall be ineligible as a committee member nor, as such, shall receive any compensation. (Ord. 2012-6 § 1; Ord. 2011-16 § 2; Ord. 1462 § 2, 1996; 1964 code § 10.08.030).

2.44.040 Responsibilities and duties of committee members.

The library advisory committee acts in an advisory capacity under the direction of the Grandview library director. The committee members shall have such responsibilities and duties as directed by the Grandview library director. (Ord. 2012-6 § 1; Ord. 2011-16 § 3; Ord. 1462 § 3, 1996; 1964 code § 10.08.040).

2.44.050 Annual tax levy.

Repealed by Ord. 1462. (1964 code § 10.08.050).

2.44.060 Library fees and fines.

The following fees and fines shall be imposed by the library:

A. Registration. There is no charge for patrons living within Grandview city limits, city employees or YVCC students/faculty/staff with current YVCC ID. Nonresident patrons will be charged $18.00 per year per patron application. Each registered patron will be issued a library card.

Library card replacement fee is $2.00 per card.

B. Interlibrary Loans. Patrons borrowing materials from other libraries through the library’s interlibrary loan system may be required to pay postage and any other charges incurred by the library.

C. Overdue Items. For late books and periodicals the fine is $0.15 per day; for late videos/DVDs the fine is $1.00 per day; for late audios the fine is $0.50 per day.

D. Damages. Patrons are responsible for damage done to an item while it is checked out and will be required to pay for those damages. The charge will be determined by the librarian and will vary according to the severity of the damage, not to exceed replacement charges. Replacement costs plus a service charge will be paid for lost or destroyed items.

E. Printing and Photocopies. All printing and photocopies are printed in black and white. Color printing is not available. All copies are $0.15 per page. (Ord. 2012-6 § 1; Ord. 2007-27 § 1)