It shall be the policy of the Board of County Commissioners of Leon County, Florida, that Policy No. 95-4, entitled "Eligibility for Library Cards" adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 13, 1995, is hereby repealed and superseded, and a new policy is hereby adopted in its place, to wit:

Any person residing in Leon County who can show proof of residency of the type listed in this policy is eligible for a library card. Children under the age of 18 must have parental or guardian co-signature on the card application. Cards are issued to individuals, not groups.

Individuals who live outside Leon County but who own property in Leon County or are employees of Leon County: Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff, Supervisor of Elections, Clerk of the Courts, Tax Collector, Public Defender, State’s Attorney and Court Administrator, are eligible for a library card. Leon County employees must provide a current pay stub, and Leon County property owners who reside outside Leon County must provide a tax receipt as evidence of eligibility.

Other individuals who do not meet these two eligibility criteria and who do not reside in Leon County must pay for a card at a rate of $10 for three months; $20 for six months or $30 for a year.

Lost cards may be replaced by the library upon presentation of the required proof of residency and payment of $2 for adults and $.50 for children under the age of 18.

Proof of residency in Leon County may be in the form of any one of the below listed documents:

1. Florida drivers license

2. Florida identification card

3. Personal check with name and address imprint

4. Current lease agreement or rent receipt

5. Current utility, cable or phone bill

6. Automobile registration.