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Library trustees approve furniture transfers and preliminary budget requests for Harrison Memorial restoration

Carmel Public Library Board of Trustees · April 30, 2026
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Summary

Trustees approved transfers and budget adjustments to buy temporary furnishings and modify the local history room as the Harrison Memorial Library restoration continues, heard a foundation report, and reviewed a proposed $512,480 budget request that includes $135,500 in one-time move and equipment costs.

The Carmel Public Library Board of Trustees on April 27 approved a series of transfers and budget adjustments to support the Harrison Memorial Library restoration and the library's temporary operations.

At the meeting the board approved a Local Agency Investment Fund transfer and related budget changes to cover office furnishings at the Park Branch technical services area and modifications to the local history room, measures staff said are needed to manage increased materials and workflow during the restoration. Melinda (library staff) told trustees the library had “a remaining balance in the furniture budget of $9,110 with a transfer from LAFE of $39,152.63,” adding, “then we would have a $48,262.63 to take care of these 2 spaces and, finish off the, the vault door.” The motion to authorize the transfer and related…

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