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Director outlines FY26 budget outlook, CIP projects and $1.67M special-library funds
Summary
Director Jeff Collins briefed trustees on the FY2026 budget timeline, capital projects (including Fairmount roof design and main library renovation phase 2), and approximately $1.67 million remaining in the library's special fund; he said he has scheduled a meeting with the city's new finance director to discuss the balance.
Library Director Jeff Collins expanded the board's packet at the Feb. 18 meeting with updates on the FY2026 operating budget, the five-year capital improvement program (CIP) and progress on renovation work at the main library and Fairmount branch.
Collins said the city's FY2026 budget workshops occurred in early February and that the library's request is currently reflected as status quo with an overall recommended increase of about 1.9% driven primarily by negotiated employee salary and benefit costs. He reminded trustees that the city must have an approved budget by statute by April 30 and that the library's formal budget approval deadline was April 23 in the city timeline.
Key CIP items Collins cited include a $465,000…
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