She issued a written decision codifying the ruling on Monday, despite last-minute arguments from City Solicitor Shelley Smith.
Fox cited a 1988 ordinance requiring City Council approval to close any city-owned building. She also noted that land under two branch sites would revert to its original owners if libraries stopped operating there.
Mayor /*Michael Nutter*/ plans to appeal. He says all 54 libraries will now operate on reduced schedules.
