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Parma council tentatively approves library budget amendment, allocates grant funds
Summary
Council tentatively approved a 2025–2026 library budget amendment requested by the Library Board that removes a capital grant project and proposes using library savings to balance the budget; the board also reported program grants and two recent grants totaling $14,000 for programming and accessibility.
The Parma City Council voted on June 9, 2026, to tentatively approve a 2025–2026 library budget amendment requested by the Library Board and to set a public hearing to adopt the amended budget.
Treasurer Jacob Qualls explained the board removed a capital grant project from the budget and proposed transferring cash from library savings to balance the fiscal year. He also said there are unbudgeted program grants that the board proposes to allocate to specific programs. Library Director Sharlene McCaslin reported the library received a Kinder Ready grant for $4,000 (used to purchase tables and chairs) and an accessibility grant for $10,000 planned for large‑print books; she also noted Summer STEM bus visits and other community events tied to Old Fort Boise Day.
Council’s vote to tentatively approve was unanimous as recorded in the minutes. The minutes do not include the full amended budget text; the scheduled public hearing will provide an opportunity for public review and formal adoption.
