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Library board approves budget proposal and reviews capital projects and grant applications
Summary
The board approved the draft library budget to forward to city council, discussed an ADA restroom grant application and capital priorities (meeting-room renovation, digital/physical audiobooks), and noted uncertainty about the county library tax amount; motion to approve the budget carried by voice vote.
A board member moved and the board approved the proposed library budget to be forwarded to city council for final action; members discussed several capital projects and funding sources during the review.
The director presented the budget and said the Delaware County library tax amount is not yet known because a county contract renewal is pending; she recommended asking the council to include the library's approval when the city reviews the overall municipal budget. The board approved the library budget by voice vote.
The director outlined capital-improvement estimates: an ADA update for the downstairs restroom (rough estimate about $40,000) and a downstairs meeting-room project estimated at roughly $20,000. She said she applied for a grant with awards to be announced March 2 that could reduce the city's share by $10,000 or $20,000 depending on the award amount.
Budget adjustments requested included an additional $500 this year and ongoing funding for phone and internet costs and an increased printing/advertising line (the director cited $330 for a recent two-week ad to recruit a children's librarian and recommended $400 annually). Members discussed staffing needs and the director's recommendation regarding a staff member's certification and a $0.25 raise pending completion of required coursework.
Next steps: the director will notify city staff of the board's approval, track the county tax contract, and report back if grant awards change capital funding plans.
