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0 DRAFT • <br />........................................................................................Community Facilities & Services <br />Chapter 8 <br />Action 6: Consider the addition of a new or relocation of an existing fire station to <br />serve the western area of the community with an adequate response time. <br />Action 7: Continue to evaluate equipment needs on an annual basis and provide an <br />appropriate operating budget to fund the procurement. <br />OBJ 8.3.a <br />Strive for the provision of adequate library services to support the <br />needs and desires of the community. <br />Policy 1: <br />Continue the City's partnership with the Harris County Library System to <br />' <br />address the needs and concerns for the Edith Wilson Public Library. <br />Action 1: <br />Consider identifying the new proposed library facility with "La Porte" in <br />its name. <br />Action 2: <br />Continue to provide strong community library support for the proposed <br />' <br />new library. <br />OBJ. 83b: <br />Improve the accessibility, awareness, and use of the public library. <br />Policy 1: <br />The City should support community outreach efforts for the library to <br />reach more citizens and visitors. <br />Action 1: <br />Coordinate efforts with the Friends of the Library to attract new library <br />patrons and visitors. <br />Action 2: <br />Seek funding sources to purchase additional computers with educational <br />programs and Internet access. <br />Action 3: <br />Encourage public awareness and participation in adult literacy program <br />activities and other community education opportunities. <br />OBJ 8.4.a: ' Support the proposed expansion of City Hall. <br />Policy 1: The City should complete the proposed expansion of City Hall for the <br />improved delivery of quality public services. <br />Action 1: Provide funding for the proposed total project costs in accordance with <br />project documentation. <br />Action 2: Create a more prominent information center located in City Hall for ease of <br />use by the public. <br />Action 3: Consolidate the Finance Department and Planning Department for future <br />efficiencies and proper serving of public needs. <br />Page 8-4 <br />....................................................................................... La Porte Comprehensive Plan Update <br />