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Library authority adopts fiscal year 2025–26 final budget; board to use reserves for one‑time projects
Summary
The Sacramento Public Library Authority adopted its FY 2025–26 final budget on Sept. 25. The board approved a $63.3 million revenue plan and $69.9 million in expenditures, using roughly $6.6 million from fund balance to cover one‑time projects and carryovers.
The Sacramento Public Library Authority adopted its fiscal year 2025–26 final budget on Sept. 25, approving $63.3 million in projected revenues and $69.9 million in planned expenditures and authorizing position‑control changes.
Financial staff member Johnny Ih told the board the budget revision updates the authority’s May adoption to reflect changes during closeout and operational needs. He said county property tax remains the largest revenue source (about 59.3%), with City of Sacramento contributions and Measure E accounting for major shares. Ih said total use of fund balance is projected at about $6.6 million, primarily driven by one‑time items and delayed projects.
Ih outlined key one‑time and supplemental expenditures included in the final budget: roughly $2.3 million for delayed capital and technology needs (signage, security cameras, automated material handling, IT routers); $1.7 million for Elk Grove supplemental fund usage; $2 million in general‑fund diversion to the City of Sacramento for the Martin Luther King and North Sacramento projects (to be split across two fiscal years); and about $606,100 for reopening “sparkle” collections at the renovated Martin Luther King and Elk Grove branches.
Staff also recommended modest position‑control adjustments that result in a net increase of 1.0 full‑time equivalent to 343.5 FTEs, including creation of one management associate position and several title reclassifications.
Ih told the board the authority maintains fund balances and reserves to manage timing and cash‑flow needs; staff said a five‑year forecast supports the recommended adjustments but emphasized continued coordination with the City of Sacramento on long‑term funding stability.
Directors asked about structural implications of drawing on reserves. Staff said the authority budgeted conservatively, has historically built supplemental reserves for capital maintenance and expects the recommended plans to be manageable over a five‑year outlook. The board adopted Resolution No. 25‑50 approving the final budget, position control and fee schedule. The clerk’s roll call recorded affirmative votes and the minutes state the motion “passes with 9 members voting.”
