HomeMy WebLinkAboutMeridian Library District Addendum to MOU Secrure Storage Faciltiy ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding (this "Addendum") is made and
entered into as of the date it is fully executed, by and between the MERIDIAN FREE LIBRARY
DISTRICT d/b/a MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT, a public corporation duly organized and
existing as a library district under and pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution and laws
of the state of Idaho ("MLD"), and the CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, a municipal
corporation formed under the laws of the state of Idaho ("City"). MLD and City may be referred
to collectively as the "Parties."
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, MLD and City, together with the Meridian Historical Society ("MHS"), are
parties to that certain Memorandum of Understanding fully executed as of January 19, 2021 (the
"MOU"), pursuant to which, among other things, MLD agreed to accept the Collection (as
defined in the MOU) from MHS, and City agreed to provide a secure storage facility within City
Hall for the Collection for up to five (5) years, subject to additional extension and renewal, at no
cost to MLD, all as more fully described therein;
WHEREAS, the Parties have been utilizing an upstairs display area and basement storage
area within City Hall to store and display the Collection;
WHEREAS, MLD has removed the Collection materials from the basement storage area
within City Hall and has no further need for that space;
WHEREAS, MLD has requested that Collection materials remain in the upstairs display
area until City undertakes planned renovations to City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the original term of the MOU expires on or about January 18, 2026 (the
"Expiration Date"), and the Parties, by this Addendum, now wish to renew such term as provided
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the Parties have agreed to
modify and supplement the MOU as set forth in this Addendum.
1. Recitals and Exhibits. The Parties acknowledge the foregoing recitals are true to
the best of their knowledge and belief and are incorporated into this Addendum as if set forth in
full.
2. Definitions. Any capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings assigned to them in the MOU, except where the context indicates otherwise.
3. Term. The term of the MOU is hereby renewed for an additional five (5) years
from the Expiration Date, subject to earlier termination in accordance with the MOU (the
"Renewal Term"). During the Renewal Term, the Collection shall continue to be displayed
within the upstairs display area at City Hall at no cost to MLD. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Parties acknowledge that City intends to initiate renovations to City Hall during the Renewal
Term and in such event, and upon the giving of notice and the opportunity to remove displayed
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Collection materials as provided in the MOU, the MOU shall terminate in accordance with its
terms. Upon termination of the MOU, MLD shall take possession of all Collection materials
displayed at City Hall. The Renewal Term may be further renewed by the mutual agreement of
the Parties.
4. Full Force and Effect. Except to the extent modified in this Addendum, the
MOU shall remain in full force and effect including, without limitation, as to (i) the respective
rights and responsibilities of the Parties, (ii)termination, and(iii)renewal.
5. Counterparts. This Addendum may be simultaneously executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the
same instrument.
[The following page is the signature page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, MLD and City have caused this Addendum to be executed in
their respective corporate names effective as of the Expiration Date.
MLD:
Date: January 15 , 2026 MERIDIAN FREE LIBRARY DISTRICT d/b/a
MERIDIAN LIBRARY DISTRICT
By:
Nick Grove, Library Director
CITY:
Date: January 27th , 2026 CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
By:
Mayor Robert E. Simison
Attest:
City Clerk Chris Johnson
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