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Board OKs 3% library funding increase; declines immediate contract change request
Summary
Supervisors approved a 3% increase in county library funding for FY27 and noted they will not change the county-library contract language now — a Dunkerton request to relax a 50% local-match rule was discussed but left for future work and outreach.
Library leaders asked the board to change contract language that caps the county contribution at 50% of a city's contribution, arguing rural circulation (Dunkerton in particular) merits an exception. Staff presented several options including meeting the state per-capita average and removing the 50% cap only for cities contributing more than $100,000.
Supervisors debated the principle of using a contract to incentivize local investment versus making an exception for Dunkerton. One supervisor said the cap "incentivizes investment" and that asking for an exception could set a precedent. The board ultimately approved a 3% increase in the county library funding allocation (a motion passed by roll call) but declined to adopt the requested contract-language change at this time; staff will communicate the board's position to library officials.
Board members emphasized they support libraries generally and suggested Dunkerton and the county continue to discuss locally tailored solutions; no change to the standard contract was made during the meeting.
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