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Gunter library board asks city for $15,000 as rent jumps; council says budget is tight
Summary
Friends of the Gunter Library and Museum asked the City Council for $15,000 plus internet service to cover a rent increase that would push monthly rent from $700 to $1,295; councilors said the city may be able to cover only the minimum needed to preserve accreditation because of tight budgets and street-repair priorities.
Leaders of the Friends of the Gunter Library and Museum told the Gunter City Council that the volunteer-run library needs an increased city contract — $15,000 plus internet service — to avoid closure after a landlord announced a rent increase that will raise monthly rent from $700 to $1,295 in January 2025.
Nancy Deshaut, treasurer of Friends of Gunter Library and Museum, said the council earlier allocated $8,220 that would meet accreditation requirements but asked the council to consider a larger contribution. “I appreciate that, and I hope tonight that you consider increasing that if possible,” Deshaut said.
Sue Stratton, the library director and a board member, told the council the library’s operating model and small building mean grants cannot cover rent, utilities…
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