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Auditors present library usage data, staff caution on physical‑space needs

3413789 · May 20, 2025
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Summary

Auditors presented library budget and utilization data showing substantial virtual usage, staff said that could change future CIP scope for replacements or renovations.

The Special Committee on Duval DOGE reviewed library budgets, usage statistics and forthcoming capital projects May 20, receiving data meant to inform CIP and operating budgets.

Key figures: Kim Taylor, Council Auditor, said the library system’s budget is $40,800,000 and that electronic material costs (e‑books and audiobooks) amount to about $1,900,000. Auditors provided project budgets for upcoming replacements: Oceanway Library ($18,800,000 with $2.1 million spent to date), a Dallas Grand branch ($10.2 million in 2026–27), and a Brown Eastside branch ($8.1 million…

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