HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 09241996 - 96-355 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on September 24 1 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Rogers, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Smith
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: ACCEPTING THE PROCEEDS OF )
THE STORMS LIVING TRUST ) Resolution No. 96/ 3_,
AND ESTABLISHING THE WILRUSS )
CHILDREN' S LIBRARY TRUST )
Wilma C . Storms , deceased, established the Storms Living Trust,
a copy of which is attached hereto . That trust provides for
distribution of the trust assets , after payment of the expenses of the
settlor' s estate, to the County of Contra Costa for the establishment
of the Wilruss Children' s Library Trust, upon terms and conditions
expressed therein .
The County Administrator and the County Librarian recommend
that the Board of Supervisors accept the proceeds of the Storms Living
Trust and establish the Wilruss Children' s Library Trust.
Upon such recommendation, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED:
1 . On behalf of the County of Contra Costa, the Contra Costa
County Board of Supervisors accepts the proceeds of the Storms Living
Trust, pursuant to Government Code section 25355 , and establishes the
Wilruss Children' s Library Trust, as follows :
2 . The proceeds of the Storms Living Trust shall be placed in
an interest bearing separate trust fund (the Wilruss Children' s Library
Trust Fund) by the Auditor-Controller and invested at the sole
discretion of the County Treasurer. The Auditor-Controller shall in
his discretion determine the income of said fund per fiscal year.
3 . The yearly income of said account shall be used as follows :
A.
For the establishment of an area approximately 400 square
feet in size in an existing library building in a socially and
economically disadvantaged area operated by the Contra Costa County
Library System for the use of children ages one through and including
seven years .
For furnishings for said area, including tables, chairs and
book shelves .
For the acquisition of a book collection to be shelved in said
area which includes materials which instill sound moral and ethical
principles , strong patriotic values, and materials which stimulate the
imagination of children such as traditional fairy tales .
B.
For the design and maintenance of programs which promote
literacy and a lifelong love of books and reading in socially and
economically disadvantaged areas of Contra Costa County, and
For the building, remodeling, decorating, furnishing and
enrichment of the children' s areas of public library buildings which
are operated by the Contra Costa County Library system.
Resolution 96/35.
Income of said account not expended in any year may be held
over and expended in a subsequent year.
4 . The principal of said account shall not be invaded for any
purpose, provided, nevertheless that trust funds may be used to pay
claims against the Estate of Wilma C . Storms, approved by the Trustee
of the Storms Living Trust and the County Librarian. The approval of
the County Librarian shall not be unreasonably withheld.
5 . The Wilruss Children' s Library Trust account income shall
be administered by the County Librarian. The County Librarian shall
file an annual report on the operations of the Wilruss Children' s
Library Trust with the Board of Supervisors . Such report shall
include:
A. The amount in the fund at the end of the previous year.
B. The amount in the fund at the end of the current year.
C. The amount earned during the current year.
D. The amount expended during the current year and the general
subjects of expenditure.
E . The amount then available for expenditure .
6 . The County Librarian is authorized to accept on behalf of
Contra Costa County such distributions of property from the Storms
Living Trust as may be made and is directed to report to the Board of
Supervisors as provided in Government Code section 25355 .
7 . The Board of Supervisors expresses its thanks on behalf of
the people of Contra Costa County to Wilma C . Storms for her generous
gift and to Joyce B. Ellis , Trustee of the Storms Living Trust, and
James Ellis for their efforts in carrying out Ms . Storm' s wishes .
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Orig. Dept: County Counsel
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Joyce Ellis , Trustee
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