Library Board Holds Public Hearing For 2010 Budget
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Jennifer Peryam-jperyam@timesuniononline.com
Warsaw Community Public Library Board of Directors Monday held a public hearing for its 2010 budget.
The 2010 proposed WCPL budget is $3,517,680, a 3-percent increase over the $3,415,235 budget for 2009.The general fund budget is being proposed for 2010 at $2,755,000, a 9.76-percent increase over the 2009 budget of $2,510,000.
The debt service fund for 2010 is being proposed at $391,486, a 0.57 percent increase over the $389,275 budget for 2009.
The library capital projects fund for 2010 is being proposed at $261,614, a 19.74 decrease over the $325,959 budget for 2009.
The library improvement reserve budget is being proposed at $109,580, a 42.33 percent decrease over the $190,001 budget for 2009.
The board will adopt the library's budget at its Sept. 14 meeting.
"No one showed up for the public hearing so I think there is a support base out there that we are doing a lot of things right," said Ann Zydek, WCPL director.
"If the economy gets really bad we will adjust. If the funds are not there we accept that, but I will try to provide the best level of service for the have-nots of this community," Zydek said.
Zydek said people are turning to the library more and more.
"We are the central spot, and it is essential to build a collection that serves their needs, by having qualified staff and the equipment that is needed," Zydek said.
The county council approved the budget, but gave a non-binding recommendation to make the 2010 budget at the 2009 rate.
In other business, the board approved a vacation leave policy for employees.
