A G R E E M E N T

A G R E E M E N T

THIS AGREEMENT is by and between Winnebago County, a State of

Wisconsin Municipal Corporation, hereinafter called "COUNTY," and the Winnefox Library System, a public library system organized in accordance with Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes, hereinafter called "WINNEFOX."

W I T N E S S E T H

WHEREAS, in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, Section 43.15(4)(b), the County may participate in a federated public library system if it does all of the following:

1. Adopts and maintains the plan of library service submitted and

approved under ss. 43.11 and 43.13(1).

2. Provides the financial support for library services required under

ss. 43.15(2) and 43.12.

3. Enters into a written agreement with the public library system

board to participate in the system and its activities and to

furnish library services to residents of those municipalities in

the county not maintaining a public library, and

WHEREAS, the plan of library service for a county . . . (43.11[3][c]) shall provide for library services to residents of those municipalities in the county not maintaining a public library under Chapter 43. The services shall include full access to public libraries in the county participating in the public library system and the plan shall provide for reimbursement for that access. Services may include books-by-mail service, bookmobile service, the establishment of additional libraries or other services deemed appropriate by the committee (planning). Services may be provided by contracting with existing public libraries in the county or in adjacent counties or with the public library system or by creating a county library organization under Chapter 43. The plan of library service for a county may provide for improving public library service countywide and in municipalities that have libraries. The plan shall specify the method and level of funding to be provided by the county to implement the services described in the plan, including the reimbursement of public libraries for access by residents of those municipalities in the county not maintaining a public library.

WHEREAS, Winnefox has been organized and operates as a federated public library system within the meaning of Section 43.19 Wisconsin Statutes, and

WHEREAS, Winnefox, pursuant to Section 43.24(2) Wisconsin Statutes, must, in order to qualify for and maintain its eligibility for state aid . . . shall provide:

(a) Written agreements to provide, to any resident of the system area, the same library services , on the same terms, that are provided to the residents of the municipality or county that established the member library, except for the group programming preference under s. 43.15(4)(c)4., and to provide for the interlibrary loan of materials among all participating public libraries as evidenced by agreements with those libraries.

(b) Backup reference, information and interlibrary loan services from the system resource library, including the development of and access to specialized collections, as evidenced by an agreement with that library.

(d) Referral or routing of reference and interlibrary loan requests from libraries within the

system to libraries within and outside the system.

(e) In-service training for and professional consultation with participating public library personnel and trustees.

(f) Rapid and regular delivery and communication systems for participating public libraries as evidenced by a written plan and service program.

(fm) Electronic delivery of information and physical delivery of library materials to participating libraries.

(g) Service agreements with all adjacent library systems.

(h) Professional consultant services to participating public libraries and counties as evidenced by a written plan and a service program.

(i) Any other service programs designed to meet the needs of participating public libraries and the residents of the system area, as determined by the public library system board after consultation with participating public libraries.

(j) Continuous planning with the division (Division for Libraries and Community Learning, Department of Public Instruction, Madison; hereinafter referred to as "division.") and with participating public libraries and counties in the area in regard to developing the library materials collection to meet the service needs as evidenced by a written collection development plan.

(k) Promotion and facilitation of library service to users with special needs.

(L) Cooperation and continuous planning with other types of libraries in the system area which results in agreements with those libraries for the appropriate sharing of library resources to benefit the clientele of all libraries in the system area and a written plan for furthering cooperative activities among all types of libraries.

(m) Continuous planning with the division and with participating public libraries and counties in the area in regard to the library automation and technical services as evidenced by a written plan.

(n) That, if the system reimburses a participating public library for the costs of

providing interlibrary borrowing services to an individual who holds a valid

borrower's card of another participating public library, the reimbursement shall

not exceed the actual costs incurred by the public library in providing such

services. The department shall promulgate rules defining "actual costs" for the

purposes of this paragraph.

WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of Winnebago County to contract with Winnefox to provide for the extension and development of library services described in the Long Range Plan of Library Service, hereinafter called the Plan, which is incorporated hereto as Appendix A.

NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:

1. The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors authorizes the Winnefox Library System to negotiate and execute such Agreements as are necessary to implement the Plan attached hereto for the calendar year 2004 and funding from the County for 2004 not to exceed $1,826,609 and to exercise such powers and duties afforded Winnefox under Chapter 43, Wisconsin Statutes.

2. The County agrees to participate in the Winnefox Library System and its

activities.

3. The County agrees to provide financial support in the amount of $1,826,609 to implement the Plan for the calendar year 2004 and in a manner consistent with the methodology contained therein:

a. The County agrees to provide the total County library appropriation of $1,826,609 for calendar year 2004 through a County tax levy pursuant to sec. 43.64, Wis. Stats.

b. The Winnebago County Treasurer shall disburse to Winnefox the total 2004 County library appropriation of $1,826,609 in four (4) equal parts to be paid January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.

c. The County recognizes the fairness and equity embodied within the funding formula and intends to continue to sustain the goal of full formula funding.

4. The County shall be entitled to membership on the library boards of the participating libraries as provided in sec. 43.60(3), Wis. Stats. Appointment of County members of the library boards shall be made by the Winnebago County Executive subject to confirmation by the Winnebago County Board of Supervisors.

5. The County designates the UW Education, Extension & Agriculture Committee and the Winnebago County Librarian Advisory Committee as the Winnebago County Library Planning Committee.

6. An audit of borrower registration records of the participating libraries shall be conducted at least once every five years (beginning in 2003) for the purpose of ascertaining that the registration procedures for borrowers are applied equitably to both city and county residents and that the borrower/circulation percentage figures described in the Plan are accurate. A process will be developed and agreed to by the County Executive, Winnefox Library System Director and the library directors. The cost of the audit will be included in this funding request. This section cannot violate provisions of sec. 43.30, Wis. Stats., Public Library Records which relates to the confidentiality of library records.

7. The parties further agree to work cooperatively to further improve public library service to County residents.

8. Winnefox agrees to provide such financial or operational reports of its activities as the County deems appropriate and desirable.

9. Winnefox will present a request for a County library appropriation in accordance with the County's budgeting procedures and, in accordance with 43.12 (2), will

provide the County Clerk with the necessary circulation statistics. Terms of compensation will be covered under terms of this Agreement and Winnefox will distribute any such funds to the participating libraries on the basis of this and Member Library Agreements.

10. The term of this Agreement shall be (1) year effective 1/1/2004. This Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of both parties.

APPENDIX A: Long Range Plan of Library Service - Winnebago County (2004-2007)

ATTACHMENT A: 2004 Winnebago County Library Services Levy Request

ATTACHMENT B: Wisconsin Statutes 43.12 Compliance Statistics

WINNEBAGO COUNTY, a State of Wisconsin

Municipal Corporation, ("COUNTY")

_______________________________________ ___________ Jane Van De Hey, Winnebago County Executive Date:

____________________________________ ___________ Susan Ertmer, Winnebago County Clerk Date:

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM ("WINNEFOX")

_________________________________________ ___________ Byron Olson, Winnefox System Board President Date:

____________________________________ ___________ John V. Nichols, Winnefox System Director Date:

APPENDIX A

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM

LONG-RANGE PLAN OF LIBRARY SERVICE - WINNEBAGO COUNTY (2004-2007)

INTRODUCTION

GOALS/STATEMENTS OF PRINCIPLE:

1. The people of Winnebago County should have convenient access to all library services being provided by all county municipal libraries within Winnebago

County on the same terms as local municipal residents supporting such libraries. The people should be free to use any or all libraries at their discretion.

2. It is the responsibility [Wisconsin Statutes 43.15(4)(b)] of Winnebago County to compensate the municipal libraries in an adequate manner for the use made of them by county residents who have no local public library services.

3. At present, the fairest way to share the costs of library service with Winnebago County is based on usage.

a. It is also recognized that a usage-based cost sharing formula conflicts in a very significant way with a more important goal of library service provision - the encouragement of use of library service. We therefore intend to explore more equitable means of cost sharing.

4. The authority of Winnebago County relative to library services is defined by statute and accomplished through adoption of a county plan of service, contract negotiations, and appointments to local library boards and the Winnefox Library System Board [43.15(4)(b), 43.19, 43.60(3), Wisconsin Statutes]. The authority for determination of local library service program rests with each public library board of trustees as provided by statute [43.58-43.60, Wisconsin Statutes]. That local autonomy is not sacrificed to either the Winnefox Library System or Winnebago County [43.19(2)(b). Wisconsin Statutes].

5. The participating libraries recognize a responsibility to provide library services in the most cost effective manner. Each library will initiate planning processes that result in the provision of the most needed services in the most cost-effective way. These processes will provide for appropriate involvement of all interested

parties.

APPENDIX A

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM

LONG-RANGE PLAN OF LIBRARY SERVICE - WINNEBAGO COUNTY (2004-2007)

6. Residents of those municipalities with libraries should be assured of access to the other libraries in Winnebago County. No compensation will be necessary when respective use is determined to be reciprocal. The methodology for determining non-reciprocal compensation shall be as follows:

a. Each library shall determine the percentage of actual circulation attributable to the other library's residents.

b. The above percentage will be multiplied by the net operational budget (as determined for 11a.);

c. The lower of the two dollar figures will be subtracted from the other for a net non-reciprocal transaction cost;

d. The funding sources for the net non-reciprocal transaction shall be the library's county reimbursement and/or local library budget funds. If these should prove insufficient, the System may be expected to make up the difference by utilizing the owing library's System Enrichment Grant or other System funds.

e. The amount of net non-reciprocal transaction cost shall be prorated to the percentage of County funding provided under terms of this Agreement.

7. Residents of Winnebago County living outside of municipalities with libraries should have access to the resources of other libraries within the Winnefox Library System. It is the responsibility of the County to reimburse libraries for that service (Wis. Stat. 43.11 (3) (c)), should it become necessary, in accordance with the Plan.

8. Residents of the Winnefox Library System should have access to the resources of other libraries outside of the Winnefox Library System. No compensation will be necessary when respective use between Systems is determined to be reciprocal unless a portion of a city legally exists within Winnebago County (Wis. Stat. 43.12). Then at least 70% of the cost to serve residents who are not residents of a municipality with a public library must be provided beginning in 2001 unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement and Plan.

9. To the extent possible, the development of library services in Winnebago County should occur in a way that does not seriously undermine local library service development or the present quality of library services.

APPENDIX A

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM

LONG-RANGE PLAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES - WINNEBAGO COUNTY (2004-2007)

10. It is imperative to establish agreements which preserve the stability of the Winnefox Library System and which maintain access to library and System services for all county residents.

11. All of the public libraries in Winnebago County should be adequately compensated for nonresident use based upon the above principles. They should be compensated in the same manner.

a. The methodology for determining the County's share of library service costs and library allocations shall be as follows:

(1) As of each December 31, the Appleton, Menasha, Neenah, Omro, Oshkosh,

and Winneconne public libraries shall determine what proportion of their total circulation is (to) residents of Winnebago County residing outside of the respective municipalities and excluding circulation (or borrowers) from other counties or library systems or paying borrowers;

(2)(a) The percentage of nonresident County circulation (or borrowers) for each library shall be multiplied by the operational budget of each library for the year prior to the service year of the Agreement provided that the library has determined to request reimbursement from the County. The operational budget will be the budget raised from city and county funds only and will not include funds generated from fines, fees, grants, donations or the like. The County will therefore not be charged a percentage of grant, fine or similar types of revenue.

(2)(b)(1) Each year, the costs of major facility improvements shall be

identified separately and the County's share determined as in 11a(2)(a). Appleton Public Library shall be excluded from these provisions.

(2)(b)(2)Major facility improvements shall be defined as new buildings or major remodeling and expansion of library space. The debt retirement for these projects shall be amortized over

at least 20 years, and that amount must be larger than 5% of the

current library operating budget (in the year of initial billing to the County).

(2)(b)(3) These costs may include any and all expenses associated with projects, including property acquisition, financing costs, etc. but not to include costs paid with privately donated funds, federal and/or state grants.

(2) The sum of the amounts requested by the Appleton, Neenah, Menasha,

Omro, Oshkosh, and Winneconne libraries shall constitute the total county library appropriation requested by Winnefox from Winnebago County.

(4) No library may count borrower registrations older than 3 years. The libraries shall initiate procedures for honoring their respective library cards so that the County is not charged for duplicate borrowers.

APPENDIX A

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM

LONG-RANGE PLAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES - WINNEBAGO COUNTY (2004-2007)

b. The methodology for determining the allocations from Winnefox to the participating libraries shall be as follows:

(1) In the event of full funding by Winnebago County, the public libraries

shall receive full reimbursement for nonresident County use based on the method outlined in 11a. above.

(2) In the event of partial funding, all participating libraries shall first receive their proportionate share of funds requested under 11a(2)(a).

(3) When all libraries have received their full amount under 11b(2), each library requesting funds under 11a(2)(b) shall then received its proportionate share of the amount provided by the County under that section.

c. All participating libraries will agree to the same contractual service and audit provisions of the County Agreement.

12. Under the terms of this Plan and Agreement, the public libraries may provide such outreach services, as they deem necessary and worthwhile. Their provision will affect the county library appropriation only insofar as they affect each library's proportion of circulation.

13. In the event of the County failing to provide for full-funding as provided for in this Plan and Agreement, the number one library service priority for all of the

participating libraries to maintain shall be the statutory mandated services of open access to each respective library and the honoring of valid borrower cards. Any service reductions should first be considered in non-mandated services.

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM

LONG-RANGE GOALS - WINNEBAGO COUNTY

1. Goal Statement

To ensure all citizens of Winnebago County on-site borrower access

to public library services both within and outside of Winnebago County.

2. Which subprograms will be involved?

Administration, County Aid to System Libraries.

3. What are the objectives of the goal for each of the remaining years?

2004 - 2007

Winnefox will continue to assist member libraries in achieving full implementation of the funding formula for reimbursement for library services to County residents outside of municipalities supporting public libraries. Beginning in

2004, Winnefox and the libraries will begin exploring alternative formula methodologies

that take into account use of electronic services.

Winnefox will engage in continuous discussions with adjacent Library Systems in

order to determine whether there are service imbalances that will require some form of

compensation in necessary and how best to incorporate solutions into the Plan of Library Service and Agreement for Winnebago County. Appleton PL has elected to not request funding for 2004 but, due to the complicated nature of service imbalances between Calumet County and libraries in Winnebago and Outagamie counties, and service imbalances between Neenah, Menasha and Appleton, meetings of all the parties will be necessary to attempt to work out long-term solutions. Improved legislation would help, but all options will be explored.

Winnefox will continue to work with member libraries to determine whether

there are significant service imbalances between other System member libraries and/or counties within the Winnefox Library System and, if so, attempt to establish appropriate reimbursement mechanisms.

The Librarian Planning Committee and Library Boards will revise the Plan

on an annual basis until such time as it is apparent that there are significant library service gaps that indicate a need for a more comprehensive planning process.

SUBPROGRAM PLAN

1. Name of Subprogram - County Aid to System Libraries

2. Amount budgeted

a. State Aid b. County Funds c. Federal Funds d. Local Funds

$ 10,000 $ 1,596,577 $ 0 $ 0

$ 209,512 (Facilities)

3. Describe the subprogram and how it fits into the long-range plan.

Include the following areas:

--Purpose of the subprogram

--Activities planned to carry out the subprogram

--Procedures to be used in evaluating the subprogram

The purpose of this subprogram is to reimburse local public libraries for the cost of providing countywide library service. Its accomplishment will meet county statutory mandates [Wisc. Stats. Sections 43.15 (2)(4)(b) and 43.12].

It is estimated that Winnefox will expend $10,000 to administer this subprogram. In 2002, Winnebago County adopted a revised contract with the Winnefox Library System that provides for the reimbursement of local libraries of their costs of providing services to residents living outside of municipalities with libraries. The full cost of this subprogram will be $1,826,609, which will be reallocated by Winnefox to 5 participating libraries (Menasha, Neenah, Omro, Oshkosh and Winneconne). A share of the cost of expansion and renovation of the library buildings in Neenah, Oshkosh, Omro and Winneconne of $209,512 is also requested and included in the preceding figure.

Activities of the subprogram will include:

1. Requesting 2005 budget and borrower registration or circulation figures.

2. Submitting budget requests to the county by July of 2004.

3. Implement an audit of registration records of all libraries in 2003.

The subprogram will be considered successful if Winnebago County adopts the Plan, the revised Contract with Winnefox and funds the reimbursement request in their 2004 county budget at 100%.

[EVALUATION] The Winnebago County Board provided 100% of the required funding, and the Plan and revised Contract with Winnefox were executed. All 2003 objectives for this Planning component were accomplished.

WINNEFOX LIBRARY SYSTEM

LONG-RANGE GOALS - WINNEBAGO COUNTY

1. Goal Statement

Ensure all citizens of Winnebago County rapid and convenient access to library materials and resources.

2. Which subprograms will be involved?

Administration, County Aid to System Libraries, Outreach Services, Automation Services (WALS), Library Development.

3. What are the objectives of the goal for each of the years?

Ongoing

Oshkosh Public Library (OPL) will continue operation of current, non-mandated outreach services that presently include bookmobile operations and deposit collections at various county locations.

Identify in cooperation with Winnebago County libraries, those library development needs attributable to outreach services that warrant additional funding and explore possible funding sources.

Evaluate the incorporation of newer information products into the WALS computer

consortium including on-line full text information access, local information resources, etc.

2002 - 2003

Menasha will began construction for their expansion and renovation in 2003 with probably completion in early 2004.

Special outreach efforts will continue a fifth year to promote reading in families and participation in the library summer reading programs in the rural towns of Winnebago County. This has proven to be a very positive partnership in the towns during the summer. [In Progress]

All the Winnebago County public libraries will continue to provide improved access to electronic information through the following: the state funded BadgerLink which includes full text access to periodicals and newspapers; Winnefox and locally funded full text information resources; high speed connections through FoxNet, the County fiberoptic consortium; and continued development of Information & Referral, a comprehensive human services database and telephone referral service for southern Winnebago County. [In Progress]

2003 – 2004

In 2003, the libraries will work cooperatively to improve their materials collections in order to strengthen their ability to serve the needs of growing ethnic populations throughout the County. This is being done with a special project grant provided by Winnebago County. There will be special emphasis on obtaining materials that will enhance the ability of Lao-Hmong, Kurdish and Hispanic residents to learn English. [In Progress]

2004 – 2007

The libraries will also cooperate to identify special needs of our growing ethnic populations in both urban and rural communities that may be served by the libraries.

SUBPROGRAM PLAN

1. Name of Subprogram - Winnebago County Outreach Services

2. Amount Budgeted

a. State Aid b. County Funds c. Federal/State Funds d. Local Funds

$ 7,500 (est.) $ 0 $ 0 $ 32,500

Describe the subprogram and how it fits into the long-range plan.

Include the following areas:

--Purpose of the subprogram

--Activities planned to carry out the subprogram

--Procedures to be used in evaluating the subprogram

The purpose of this subprogram is to make the services of the public libraries in Winnebago County more rapidly and conveniently accessible to all county residents.

The above budgeted funds are estimates of:

a) State Aid - Estimate of Winnefox expenditures to coordinate planning activities.

b) County Funds – no special project funds are requested for 2004.

c) Federal Funds – no federal funds are anticipated.

d) Local Funds - amount Oshkosh Public Library is seeking from strategic partners (United Way, Winnebago County Family Brighter Futures grant and Oshkosh Community Foundation) to continue Information & Referral service for southern Winnebago County.

Activities of the subprogram would include:

1. Continued provision of bookmobile service; and deposit collections.

2. Continued participation in rural town summer events in order to promote the importance of reading in families.

3. Planning activities with automation project advisory group.

4. Successful incorporation of new information products and technologies.

This subprogram will be considered successful if: County level outreach services are continued and above activities are accomplished.

[EVALUATION] All Outreach objectives were achieved and Winnebago County has the 2nd highest per capita library usage in the state of Wisconsin!

ATTACHMENT A

TO: Jane Van De Hey, Winnebago County Executive

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

FROM: John Nichols, Winnefox Library System

DATE: July 10, 2003

RE: 2004 Winnebago County Library Services Levy Request

PART I: COUNTY LIBRARY LEVY OPERATIONAL REQUEST

The Winnefox Library System, under terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement and Long Range Plan with Winnebago County, submits the following request for library services funds for 2004 based upon the formula agreed upon last year.

	2003 Net Library Budget	Percent of County Usage	2004 Library Request/ Allocation
Menasha	$1,121,321	27.31%	$306,233
Neenah	$1,570,305	31.83%	$499,828
Omro	$140,269	35.38%	$49,627
Oshkosh	$3,072,862	22.25%	$683,712
Winneconne	$133,591	58.16%	$77,697
TOTAL	$6,038,348		$1,617,097

PART II: 2003/2004 COMPARISON

	2003 County Library Levy Request	2004 Library Request/ Allocation	Percent (%) Difference
Menasha	$295,028	$306,233	+ 3.80%
Neenah	$466,945	$499,828	+ 7.04%
Omro	$44,404	$49,627	+ 11.76%
Oshkosh	$679,741	$683,712	+ .58%
Winneconne	$65,311	$77,697	+ 18.96%
TOTAL	$1,551,429	$1,617,097	+ 4.23%

ATTACHMENT A (Page 2)

PART III: MAJOR FACILITY REQUESTS

In accordance with changes agreed to by the Winnebago County Agriculture, Education and Extension Committee and the Winnefox Library System (and all five Winnebago County Public Libraries), costs for major facility projects are identified and presented separately from the library operating requests.

	2003 Major Facility Budget	Percent of County Users/Usage	2004 County Major Facility Request
Menasha	$0	25.48%	$0
Neenah	$286,304	31.83%	$91,130
Omro	$6,031	35.38%	$2,134
Oshkosh	$433,031	22.25%	$96,349
Winneconne	$34,214	58.16%	$19.899
TOTAL	$759,580		$209,512

The costs for the Oshkosh Public Library building project were determined as follows:

Major Facility Budget (1994) $14,007,504 (includes interest)

Exempt Income (Private, Grants, etc.) 5,346,889

Net Facility Budget 8,660,615

Amortization over 20 years $433,031

The costs for the Carter Memorial Library (Omro) building project are determined as follows:

Total Construction Cost (1986) $120,343

Amortization over 20 years $ 6,031

The costs for the Winneconne Public Library building project are determined as follows:

Library Share of Construction Cost (1999) $432,025

Amortization over 20 years $ 34,214

The costs for the Neenah Public Library building project are determined as follows:

Major Facility Improvement Budget (2000) $7,576,075 (includes interest)

Exempt Income (Private, Grants, etc.) 1,850,000

Net Facility Budget 5,726,075

Amortization over 20 years $286,304

ATTACHMENT A (Page 3)

PART IV: SPECIAL PROJECT GRANT(S)

No Special Project grants or funds are requested for 2004.

PART V: TOTAL REQUEST COMPARISON 2003/04

	2003	2004	Difference	% Change
Part I – Operational Request	$1,551,429	$1,617,097	$65,668	+ 4.23%
Part III – Major Facilities Request	$208,445	$209,512	$1,067	+ .51%
Part IV – Special Project Grant(s)	$5,000	$0	($5,000)	n/a
2004 TOTAL County Request =	$1,764,874	$1,826,609	$61,735	+ 3.50%

Total Library Service Request for 2004 = $ 1,826,609[+ 3.5%]

ATTACHMENT B

TO: Jane Van De Hey, Winnebago County Executive

Susan Ertmer, Winnebago County Clerk

Agriculture and Extension Education Committee

FROM: John Nichols, Winnefox Library System

DATE: July 10, 2004

RE: Wis Stats 43.12 Compliance Statistics

Section 43.12 (2) is a new section of the Wisconsin Statutes and it requires that “By July 1 of each year, each public library lying in whole or in part in a county shall provide a statement to the county clerk of that county that report the number of loans of material made by that library during the prior calendar year to residents of the county who are not residents of a municipality that maintains a public library under s. 43.52 or 43.53 and the total number of loans of material made by that library during the previous calendar year.”

This provision, along with others establishing minimum mandates, were enacted as part of Act 150 to address problems that primarily exist in the northern and western parts of the state. The levels of support and cooperation between the Winnebago County and its municipalities for adequate sharing of costs for library services in Winnebago County has not been a problem for many years.

The following table provides the statistics to the County Clerk that 43.12 requires:

Public Library	Total Circulation	County Circulation
Menasha	350,045	71,239
Neenah	643,868	168,653
Omro	34,662	11,047
Oshkosh	1,121,874	237,227
Winneconne	46,198	25,542
Appleton	982,025	21,948
TOTAL	3,058,765	512,904

Since compensation for non-resident library services is addressed within this Agreement and Plan of Service, it is not necessary for the County Clerk to do anything with these numbers except file them. The Clerk will receive their information once the Committee approves the Agreement/Plan.

While Appleton Public Library would be legally entitled to request payment for their circulation to Winnebago County rural residents this year, they will not. Our discussions have determined that the issues of reciprocity and fairness involving Outagamie, Calumet and Winnebago counties, Neenah, Menasha and Appleton are more complex than at first thought and will take further discussions between our three respective Systems. I believe that the good will on all sides will result in fair and reasonable solutions for all parties.