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City manager says library was billed at outdated rates; city did not withhold funds

5931011 · August 26, 2025
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During the manager’s report the city manager explained the library pays administrative service charges at rates set under a 2009–2013 agreement and staff presented updated cost calculations; the city said it did not withhold library funds and is negotiating the future relationship with the Baldwin Public Library.

During the city manager’s report on Aug. 25 the city manager addressed resident claims that the city had improperly withheld funds from the Baldwin Public Library. The city manager said the allegation was inaccurate and provided a timeline of administrative billing and budget entries.

City staff told the commission that the library has long received administrative services from the city — payroll, human resources, accounts payable, banking, retirement administration and insurance…

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