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Commission approves bookmobile memorandum agreement at $92,178 with cities able to opt in
Summary
The Utah County Commission approved a memorandum agreement to fund the county bookmobile at a stipulated $92,178 annual figure, with an express option for cities and other jurisdictions to join the program and reimburse their share; staff presented alternative full- and reduced-cost estimates during the discussion.
The Utah County Commission voted unanimously to approve a memorandum agreement to fund the county library’s bookmobile using a stipulated annual amount of $92,178 and gave staff permission to add cities or other participating areas as they agree to pay. The motion was made by Unidentified Speaker 4 and seconded by Unidentified Speaker 1; the voice vote passed 2-0.
Bridal Lund, bookmobile program manager, presented the program’s cost breakdown, distinguishing on‑the‑road service costs from broader collection‑development and fleet charges. Lund said staff prepared two sets of figures: a lower ‘‘on‑the‑road’’ estimate and a higher full‑service estimate that includes additional staff time and fleet costs. Lund explained that the reduced staff‑hours proposal would cut stops and hours on the road while the full figure preserves more stops and staffing.
Commissioners discussed which approach would be most prudent if some municipalities declined to participate. One commissioner said adopting the lower number would provide protection if several towns declined; another said the county could start with the lower figure and add hours later if cities buy in. Lund said the schedule and stops could be adjusted within weeks if needed, but restoring full service later would require commitments for the remainder of the year.
The record includes several cost references used during the discussion: staff cited an annualized subtotal of $71,616 based on a particular allocation method; a reduced‑hours staff calculation was reported as $92,001.78 in the staff packet; and commissioners referenced a roughly $105,000 full‑service estimate. The commission’s motion specified $92,178 as the agreed annual amount and included the express option that other jurisdictions may add service and pay their share.
The agreement authorizes staff to implement the service under the approved stipend and to negotiate interlocal agreements with cities and districts that opt in. Commissioners directed staff to notify potential participating municipalities immediately and to return with any adjustments if necessary.
The vote: motion to approve the memorandum agreement at $92,178, moved by Unidentified Speaker 4, seconded by Unidentified Speaker 1; voice vote, Aye–2, passes.
