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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED March 22, 1994
94-56 ADOPTED Harch 22~ 1994
ACCEPTING THE LOUDOUN BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OFFER TO
TRANSFER THE BUILDING, PROPERTY AND CONTENTS OF
THOMAS BALCH LIBRARY TO THE TOWN OF LEESBURG
WHEREAS, over the previous two fiscal years the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has
threatened to abandon Thomas Balch Library by eliminating county fundinc, and
WHEREAS, the Town Council appreciates and desires to retain the beauty and economic
development benefits of the Balch Library; and
WHEREAS, the Balch Library and its contents are currently owned by Loudoun County; and
WHE~, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted on March 16, 1994, to convey to
the Town of Leesburg the Balch Library and its contents including $39,778 to assist in financing the
transfer effective July 1, 1994; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council is dedicated to ensuring that the library continue its operation for
the benefit of town and county citizens.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as follows:
SECTION I. The Town Council proposes that the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors convey
to the Town of Leesburg on or before July 1, 1994, the Thomas Balch Library, its approximate 0.79 acres
of real property, its current collection and equipment plus whatever equipment and collection accumulate
between today's date and July 1, 1994, all free and clear of all liens and subject to a bill of sale, and/or
deed for conveyance of the same in a form approved by the Town Council and attorney for the town.
SECTION II. Present library employees wffi become at their option employees of the Town of
Leesburg effective July 1, 1994.
RESOLUTION - BALCH LIIqRARY
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SECTION III. Town Council agrees to work with the Library Board of Trustees to ensure full
access to the library for all Loudoun citizens.
SECTION IV. As a condition of the transfer of ownership, all funds accumulated for use at the
library including but not limited to capital improvement funds, all foundation/trust funds and operating
revenue must be transferred to the Town of Leesburg or made available for exclusive use by the Town
of Leesburg to operate and improve the library.
PASSED this 22ndday of ~farch , 1994.
James E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
R:B. Library