HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 57-26 Approving an Agreement With the County of Alameda for Additional Library Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27Reso. No. 57-26, Item 5.10, Adopted 6/16/2026 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 57 – 26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA FOR ADDITIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
WHEREAS, the County of Alameda provides funding for a base level of 28 hours of service per week
for Library Services, excluding County-observed holidays, at the Dublin Branch of Alameda County Library
System; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin proposes to fund an additional 23 hours of service a week in the
amount of $739,028 for Fiscal Year 2026-27, excluding County-observed holidays, for a total of 51 open
hours per week; and
WHEREAS, funding for the additional hours was included in Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin hereby approves
the Agreement with the County of Alameda for Additional Library Services for Fiscal Year 2026-27,
attached hereto as Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this 16th day
of June, 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Josey, McCorriston, Morada, Qaadri and Mayor Hu
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF DUBLIN
AND
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
FOR
ADDITIONAL LIBRARY SERVICES
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
The County of Alameda and the City of Dublin enter into this Agreement as follows:
WHEREAS, current funding levels for County Library services limit the number of open
hours per week at the Dublin Branch of the Alameda County Library system; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Dublin wish to have the Dublin Branch Library open more than
the County-funded hours per week; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council has authorized funding for the increases in staffing
and utility costs required to open the Dublin Branch an average of 23 additional hours per week
for a total of 51 open hours per week: therefore,
The City of Dublin and the County of Alameda agree to provide an average of 23 additional hours
per week of Library services at the Dublin Branch of the Alameda County Library system, subject
to the following terms and conditions.
1)Time Period: This agreement will be in effect from July 1, 2026, to
June 30, 2027.
2)Services Described: During the period specified above, the County agrees to provide 23
additional open hours per week of library service at the Dublin Branch Library, excluding
County observed holidays, in order to maintain a total weekly schedule of open hours at
the Dublin Branch Library at 51 hours per week.
3)Payments: The City of Dublin agrees to pay the County of Alameda $739,028 in four (4)
quarterly installments as follows:
Payments shall be due and payable upon receipt of quarterly billing statements in
conjunction with the dates stated above. In addition to the amounts stated above,
interest of 5 percent / month shall be payable, for any payment which is more than 30
Exhibit A to the Resolution
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days overdue.
4) Extension: All terms and conditions of this agreement may be extended, by mutual
written agreement, on a year-to-year basis or as otherwise agreed to by the parties,
provided the amount paid by the City of Dublin to the County of Alameda is adjusted
annually to reflect increases/decreases to the costs connected with providing the
services.
5) Periodic Activity Reports: Activity reports will be provided by the County Librarian to
the designated City Staff on a quarterly basis to coincide with the issuance of quarterly
billing statements. Dublin City Council or City Staff may request additional reports or
presentations at any time.
6) Option to Terminate or Renegotiate Agreement: In the event that either party
determines that it no longer has sufficient funding or staffing to meet the obligations of
this agreement, that party may terminate or renegotiate this Agreement by giving at
least thirty (30) days written notice.
7) Liability:
a) No person engaged in the performance of services and functions under this Agreement
shall be considered a City employee or gain rights to City pension, Civil service, or other
City employment status or right by way of this Agreement.
b) The City shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of any
salary, wage, or other compensation to any County personnel performing services
hereunder for the City, or any liability other than that provided for in this Agreement.
Except as herein otherwise specified, the City shall not be liable for compensation or
indemnity to any County employee for injury or sickness arising out of his/her
employment.
c) The County will assume liability and pay cost of defense and hold the City harmless from
loss, costs, or expenses caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of County
officers, agents, and employees occurring in the performance of agreements between
the parties hereto to the extent that such liability is imposed on the City by the
provisions of Section 895.2 of the Government Code of the State of California.
d) The County will, at its own cost and expense, procure insurance for its Library events
held in the Dublin Library Parking Lot area in its entirety in connection with this
agreement. The County will furnish insurance certificates to the City prior to the event
date.
e) The City will assume liability and pay costs of defense and hold the County harmless
from loss, costs, or expenses caused by the negligent or wrongful act or omission of City
officers, agents, and employees occurring in the performance of agreements between
the parties hereto to the extent that such liability is imposed on the County by the
provisions of Section 895.2 of the Government Code of the State of California.
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f) The provisions of this paragraph shall apply only to liability arising out of the
performance by the Parties of their obligations under this Agreement.
8) Notices: Notices pertaining to this agreement shall be sent to the following:
CITY: COUNTY:
City Manager President, Board of Supervisors
CITY OF DUBLIN COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
100 Civic Plaza Administration Building
Dublin, CA 94568 1221 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94612
County Librarian
ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY
2450 Stevenson Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF:
The parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and year first above written, and
County has hereunto caused its corporate name to be signed by its President of the Board of
Supervisors, who is hereunto duly authorized on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF DUBLIN COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
By: _____________________________ By: ____________________________
Mayor, City of Dublin County Librarian
Date:
By:
By:
By:
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DUBLIN LIBRARY
FY 2026-27 Projected Budget
EXPENSES:
Branch Personnel (18.80 FTE) $2,280,906
Services & Supplies $551,250
*All other Direct Cost $2,464,808
Total Direct Costs (Sub Total) $5,296,964
**Admin. Cost $1,820,745
GRAND TOTAL $7,117,709
* Other Direct Costs include Dublin’s share of costs for physical and digital collections, IT,
and Equitable Library Services (Education & Literacy, Mobile & Outreach, and Social
Justice Services).
**Administrative Cost includes System-Wide Support.
REVENUE:
County Library Property Tax $5,657,769 (28 Base Hours)
GRAND TOTAL $7,117,709
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