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Shelton council debates library costs, building ownership and long‑term funding
Summary
Council members discussed whether the city should continue covering facility costs for Timberland Regional Library, including utilities, custodial services and insurance, and whether the library could assume building ownership or other responsibilities to reduce the city’s roughly $405,000 annual contribution.
Shelton City Council members debated the city’s financial role in the Timberland Regional Library building and operations during a June 10 budget work session, with staff and council exploring options that range from maintaining current support to asking the library district to assume more direct building responsibilities.
City Manager Martin Figler said the city’s current contribution for the library is about $405,000 this year, a figure that reflects both ongoing operations and capital repairs. He said recent one‑time improvements (roof/ HVAC work) made this year inflate the total; without the big repairs…
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