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Riverview council approves library budget amendment to fund repairs, technology and replace items lost to bed-bug issue
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment moving funds into the library’s accounts to cover bathroom and technology upgrades, print and digital resources, and replacement of items disposed of after a bed-bug incident; the amendment did not specify the dollar amount in the public record presented at the meeting.
The Riverview City Council on Nov. 3 approved a budget amendment that transfers funds within the library’s general fund into its current accounts to allow continued capital improvements and replace materials and equipment disposed of following a bed-bug issue.
Councilman David Pray moved the amendment and Councilwoman O'Neil seconded. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with each council member recorded as voting yes.
According to the staff explanation presented at the meeting, the transfer will support bathroom and technology upgrades, purchases of print and digital resources, and replacement of items lost or removed because of the bed-bug problem. The transcript and public presentation at the meeting did not state a dollar amount for the amendment.
Council took the vote as part of the consent agenda; no extended debate was recorded on the floor. The amendment is intended to allow the library to continue capital work and restore services. The council adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
