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ASSEMBLY AGENDA/MANAGER'S REPORT
THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU, ALASKA

Ordinance 2014-06(b) - An Ordinance Transferring Responsibility for the Juneau-Douglas City Museum From the Parks and Recreation Department to the Library Department.

MANAGER'S REPORT:

This ordinance would transfer the operation of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum from the Parks and Recreation Department to the Library Department. Maintenance of the facility would still be provided by Building Maintenance through coordination with the Library Department.
 
This move allows both entities to more effectively share resources, co-host programs and exhibits, seek grant opportunities, and advocate for the future of Juneau’s shared collections, resources, and community gathering spaces. Libraries and museums historically have very similar missions and work.

Both Department Directors are recommending the transfer and believe that the mission of the Museum is more closely aligned with that of the Library.

Version (b) includes an additional code amendment not appearing in the original, specifically to 49.10.410 Historic resources advisory committee, recommended by the Human Resources Committee (see:  Section 4).

There is no financial impact to this move.

The Human Resources Committee reviewed this ordinance at its January 6, 2014 meeting and recommended forwarding it to the full Assembly for approval.

RECOMMENDATION:

 I recommend this ordinance be adopted.

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Ordinance 2014-06(b)2/20/2014Bid Award
Ordinance 2014-061/23/2014Bid Award