Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
West Fargo Library board approves final fiscal 2026 budget, shifts funds to e-resources and books
Summary
The West Fargo Library Board approved its final fiscal 2026 budget after reallocating a portion of furniture and equipment funds to e-resources and print books; directors and trustees discussed vendor changes after Baker & Taylor’s closure and potential service impacts.
The West Fargo Library Board approved its final budget for fiscal year 2026 on Oct. 9, finalizing allocations after the City Commission completed its own budget decisions.
Board members approved the final library budget after staff moved a portion of the furniture-and-equipment non-depreciated line to e-resources and print-books “in proportion to the circulation statistics for each of those collections,” Library Director Jenna said. "If the board approves, we are just looking for an approval then of the final budget for fiscal year 2026," she said.
The change was the only substantive edit from the preliminary budget the board had already approved. Jenna…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
