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Hudsonville seeks six-month extension on Blunden Township library agreement; potential $30,000 revenue change
Summary
City Manager proposed a six-month extension to the 12-year joint library agreement with Blunden Township while the township considers a millage; changing the funding model to a school-district basis could bring about $30,000 to the city general fund.
City Manager told the commission that the 12-year joint library agreement with Blunden Township is set to expire June 30 and staff recommend a six-month extension while the township decides on ballot timing and millage language. The extension is intended to allow Blunden Township to finalize its ballot placement without disrupting library services.
The manager said staff are exploring a funding model shift—from a circulation-based formula to one based on school-district population—and that the city of Zealand (referenced by staff) has verbally agreed to the change. If adopted, the revised formula could increase Hudsonville’s library-related revenue by roughly $30,000 and would alter how contributions are calculated among partners.
Commissioners were briefed that staff began discussions six months ago and that negotiations include legal and timing considerations; staff will return with formal extension language and any necessary amendments for commission action.
