R20-007 RESOLUTION NO. R20-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
THE BOYNTON BEACH CITY LIBRARY FINE
• FREE POLICY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Boynton Beach City Library Advisory Board recommends the
implementation of a fine free policy to remove barriers and provide open access to library
ii resources; and
1 WHEREAS, Libraries have implemented a fine free policy to create equitable service,
1 improve customer relations and encourage patrons to return library materials; and
1 WHEREAS, the fine free policy only pertains to eliminating late fines, with the
1, exception of late fines with laptop computers and replacement costs for lost and damaged
1• materials will continue to be charged; and
1; WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach deems it to be in the
1 best interest of the Citizens and residents of the City of Boynton Beach to approving the
1: Boynton Beach Coty Library Fine Free Policy.
1' NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
21 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH,FLORIDA,THAT:
2 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
2. being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption.
2 Section 2. The City Commission approves the adopts the Boynton Beach City Library
2, Fine Free Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto as "Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein
2' by reference.
2; Section 3. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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2: PASSED AND ADOPTED this 0 'I day of j 6 A t,1A , 2020.
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31 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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3 YES NO
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3' Mayor—Steven B. Grant ✓
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3. Vice Mayor—Justin Katz
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3: Commissioner—Mack McCray
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41 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus
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4' Commissioner—Ty Penserga
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4. ATTEST:
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51 City Clerk
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Boynton Beach City Library Fine Free Policy
Boynton Beach City library provides open access to information and materials.
The library no longer charges late fines on overdue materials.
The library expects borrowers to return items by the due date. Replacement fee
charges for items not returned within a seven-day grace period of the final due
date; will be billed to the library account. Items returned after the grace period
will have the charge waived.
Automatic renewals will extend the loan periods of items still checked out up to
the maximum renewals allowed, providing that the materials do not have a
current hold request from other library users.
Books, Audiobooks, Cameras and Mobile Hotspots have a twenty-one day
loan period, with a maximum of three renewals.
DVD/Blu-Ray, MusicCDs, and Magazines have fourteen-day loan period,
with a maximum of two renewals.
Laptops will check out for a daily maximum of three hours. Late fees will be
charged, of $5.00 for every half-hour overdue. If the laptop is not returned to the
kiosk 15 minutes before closing, the library will charge the patron account for the
full replacement cost of $800.00. Law enforcement will be notified that the laptop
has been stolen and the patron could result in criminal/or civil penalties.
Lost or damaged materials are charged for the replacement cost.
The library will continue to charge $2.00 fees for library card replacements.
Library accounts with charges over $25.00 dollars are suspended until paid, and
library card privileges will be blocked. Users with a blocked library card will still be
able to use library computers, browse materials, and attend library events.
Blocked library cards will prevent users from borrowing print/electronic materials
and using online resources.
Library accounts with unpaid charges over $25.00 will be sent to a collection
agency after 60 days. An administrative fee of $10.00 is added to accounts sent to
collection.
Library reminder notices of overdue items are a courtesy. Patrons can set up
messaging for emails or text notifications at the Customer Relations Desk.