Fountaindale Public Library District has a parking lot intended for use by library patrons, staff, and vendors for parking vehicles while visiting the library or making deliveries. The library parking lot is reserved for the sole and exclusive use of library patrons, staff, and vendors during operating hours, unless an approved agreement is in place or prior approval is obtained from the Executive Director.
Use of the parking lot is governed by the policy established by the Library Board of Trustees and any applicable rules or regulations adopted by the Library. The Executive Director as the executor of the policy for the Board of Trustees may exercise reasonable discretion in determining what use is in the best interest of the Library and is authorized to act accordingly, including, but not limited to activities that interfere with library operations, adversely affect public safety, or cause public disturbances. The Board of Trustees may modify, amend, or supplement this policy as it deems necessary and appropriate.
At its discretion, the Board of Trustees may exempt itself or any other organization from the restrictions and requirements of this policy and any applicable rules and regulations regarding use of the parking lot.
The Library’s Conduct Policy applies to all Library buildings and grounds, including the parking lot.
Individuals utilizing the parking lots to conduct illegitimate or wrongful business or to establish residence shall be addressed or referred to the local police department. Library staff and/or local law enforcement officers have the right to intervene to stop prohibited activities and behaviors within the Library parking lots and grounds.
Vehicles parked in the Library parking lots must park within the demarcated parking spaces and may not obstruct or impede the use of the parking lots or the flow of traffic therein. Vehicles that present a hazard or safety risk, violate this or any other library policy, or interfere with the normal operation of the Library will be removed from the library parking lot at the owner’s expense.
The Library parking lot is not designed or intended to be used for overnight or long-term parking. Overnight parking that is intentional, repeated, and ongoing is strictly prohibited. Occasional overnight parking that is the result of a temporary setback or mishap is exceptional and may be condoned with the permission of the Library.
Any vehicle left in the parking lot beyond Library operating hours without the consent of library staff shall be considered abandoned. The Library reserves the right to have any abandoned vehicle or vehicle left in the parking lot for more than 48 hours towed at the owner’s expense.
The Executive Director or designee may have a vehicle parked in violation of this policy towed from the Library premises. The cost for such towing and any associated fees shall be the responsibility of the owner or operator of the towed vehicle.
In addition to the removal of vehicles as authorized above, failure to comply with this Policy may result in the loss of a vehicle owner or operator’s Library privileges.
The Library is not responsible for any damages or loss to personal property or vehicles.
The Board of Trustees of Fountaindale Public Library District will review the Parking Lot Policy and regulations periodically and reserves the right to amend them at any time. The Board authorizes the Executive Director to waive regulations under appropriate circumstances. The Executive Director is the chief person empowered to make decisions regarding the availability and use of the library parking lot. The Executive Director may delegate authority to the Facilities Manager.
Any appeals for changes or exceptions to any portion of the Parking Lot Policy will be considered. An individual or organization wishing to file an appeal shall submit it to the Executive Director in writing. The Executive Director will respond in writing.
APPROVED NOVEMBER 21, 2024
