The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12-88
Resolution to increase General Fund Appropriation to Monticello Public Library
during upcoming Fiscal Year 2013, in the amount of $3,500
WHEREAS, the Library Board has determined, based upon survey data and other public input, that expanded library hours are desired by the public, and
WHEREAS, the Library Board has proposed various work schedules to provide coverage for the expanded hours, and
WHEREAS, The Council, Library Board, and City Staff members formed a committee and have met on two occasions to work on a proposed schedule and financing of the increased costs, and
WHEREAS, The Committee meetings have resulted in the conclusion that the library can accommodate the additional hours they desire by adding a new staff person to work 15 hours per week at $7.50 per hour, that with benefits, will cost approximately $7,000 over the course of a twelve (12) month period, and
WHEREAS, The Library Board is respectfully requesting that the City Council increase the FY ’13 General Fund appropriation to the Library in the amount of $7,000 to cover the increased staffing costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of an increased FY ’13 appropriation to the Library in the amount of $3,500 and specifically notes that this appropriation increase is to support a “trial” period of increased hours, with the library being open until 8:00 p.m. from Monday – Thursday and open until 3:00 p.m. on Saturdays, from and including September, 2012 through June, 2013, and that the Council desires that quality and accurate data be collected with regard to library usage including a determination of the City or County residence of all users over the course of FY ’13 for consideration during the FY ’14 budget season, said data to be collected, and reported to the Library Board and the City Council on a quarterly basis, at a minimum.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 18th day of June, 2012.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk