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Library district asks for levy increase to replace bookmobile; board debates options and City of Flagstaff administration costs
Summary
Coconino County Library staff urged the Board of Supervisors to adopt option 1 of three budget scenarios to help replace the county bookmobile and cover rising costs. Staff described security problems at Flagstaff branches, City of Flagstaff administration of the district, and several funding and staffing pressures.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors heard a detailed presentation on library district operations and three funding options to address rising costs and replace the county’s aging bookmobile.
Library Director Linda Tilson told the board the bookmobile has resumed service and is making dozens of stops; staff reported 60 new patrons in the first three months since service resumed. The library district recommended replacing the vehicle with an M2 bookmobile to preserve browsing capacity for remote communities. Staff said it typically takes 12–18 months to build and deliver a new vehicle.
To pay for the replacement and rising operating costs, library staff presented three levy options: Option 1 (highest) would…
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