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Broomfield approves removal of replacement fees for lost or damaged library materials
Broomfield City and County Council · April 15, 2026
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Summary
Council approved ordinance 22‑98 to eliminate pending and future replacement fees for lost and damaged library items, following staff data showing administrative costs exceeded fee revenue and that returns rose after children’s fees were removed.
The council voted 10–0 to amend the municipal code and eliminate replacement fees for lost or damaged library materials across all ages and formats.
Library director Catherine Lineup said the change continues the library’s shift toward a fee‑free model that…
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