Resolution 2009-18 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-18 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WYLIE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A NAMING AND
RECOGNITION POLICY FOR THE RITA AND TRUETT SMITH
PUBLIC LIBRARY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas has determined that it would be
advantageous and beneficial to enable the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library to recognize
extraordinary generosity of donors; and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library offers a
considerable range of opportunities for naming and recognition of donors; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a Naming and Recognition Policy would be
beneficial to the Rita and Truett Smith Library; and
WHEREAS, a Naming and Recognition Policy would reflect appreciation of community
members who support libraries and those who desire to leave a legacy of providing funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE, TEXAS:
Section 1: The City of Wylie City Council hereby approves and authorizes a Naming and
Recognition Policy for the Rita and Truett Smith Library.
Section 2: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, this
the 9th day of June, 2009.
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Rita and Truett Smith Public Library
Rita and Truett Smith Public Library
Naming and Recognition Policy
Approved by the Library Board and
Friends of the Library
Proposed
Purpose
The Rita and Truett Smith Public Library welcomes support from individuals,
families, corporations, charitable organizations, and other donors. The Smith
Library offers a considerable range of opportunities for naming and recognition.
The Friends of the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library are a non profit advocacy
organization who spearheads fundraising activities for the Smith Public Library.
The intent of the policy is to enable the Smith Public Library to recognize
extraordinary generosity on the part of donors. This policy reflects the Smith
Library's appreciation of community members who support libraries and who
choose to leave a legacy of providing funding.
General Definitions
Naming opportunities and recognition within a facility may include such areas as
meeting rooms, special use areas, works of art, equipment, gardens, walkways,
sections of shelving, collections and other interior and exterior spaces. Donors
seeking such opportunities will have the choice of (a) honoring a leading
community figure or local hero, or (b) requesting that either they are another
individual or entity of their choice be recognized. If the donor elects to honor
another living person or another entity, the donor is responsible for obtaining
written authority from the individual or entity being honored.
Initial Naming Rights for Rooms
Meeting Room: $37,500
Teen Center: $37,500
Bluebonnet Room (Quiet Room): $56,250
Story time Room: $37,500
Board Room: $18,750
Technology Lab and Training Center: $18,750
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Business Center: $18,750
Study Room 1: $9,300
Study Room 2: $10,500
Study Room 3: $12,500
Initial Special Collections:
Juvenile Fiction: $1 0,700
Juvenile Readers: $13,200
Teen Fiction: $11,450
Large Print: $30,250
Graphic Novels: $6,100
Teen Biography: $4,100
Juvenile Easys: $18,970
World Languages: $13,000
DVD Collection for Adults: $15,530
Naming rights and recognition will only be granted for monetary as opposed to in-
kind donations.
All donors who contribute to a room or substantial part of the collection will be
recognized with a plaque adjacent to the room or collection. All other donors
meeting the minimum requirement of $500 will be recognized on the donor
recognition wall.
The donor recognition levels are as follows:
Readers: $500.00 to $1,999.00
Illustrators: $2,000.00 to $4,999.00
Authors: $5,000.00 and up
The City has full control over the design of recognition plaques and donor trees to
comply with the master plan and city standards.
If an individual or organization, after which a room has been named, comes into
disrepute at the library or in the community at large, the Library Director may
recommend to the Library Board that the name be discontinued. The Mayor and
Council will take final action based on recommendations.
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Name recognition remains intact for twenty years after which a room or collection
may be renamed depending on funding needs and donations.
Request Procedure
Recommendations for naming rooms and special spaces will be received in writing
and will be referred to the Library Board through the Library Director. The
Library Board will make a recommendation to the Mayor and Council. The Mayor
and Council will have final approval.
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