To: Board of Supervisors
From: Libraries
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: 4/5th
SUBJECT: Appropriation Transfer for Library Budget, 1500621, in the Amount of $15,990 (4/5 Vote Required)title
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the attached fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 appropriation transfer for the Library budget, 1500621, in the amount of $15,990. (4/5 Vote Required); and
2. Establish fixed asset line, 8035- Microfilm Equipment, for the purchase of two microfilm systems. with revenue received from the Humboldt Library Foundation for FY 2024-25.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The library’s microfilm readers are a vital resource for Humboldt County researchers. In the past several months two of the Library’s antiquated microfilm readers failed. The Library has received $16,250 funding from the Humboldt Library Foundation to replace the two broken microfilm readers.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Library Fund (1500)
Humboldt Library Foundation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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Expenditures (1500-621) |
FY24-25 |
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Budgeted Expenses |
$15,990 |
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Total Expenditures |
$15,990 |
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*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
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Funding Sources (1500-621) |
FY24-25 |
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Fees/Other |
$15,990 |
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Total Funding Sources |
$15,990 |
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*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
The attached appropriation transfer in the amount of $15,990 will move sufficient appropriations in FY 2024-25 from the Services and Supplies category, in the Special Department Expense line to establish a fixed asset line, 8035 Microfilm Equipment, to secure the purchase.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
N/A
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
Information Technology
Humboldt Library Foundation
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board could elect to decline approving budget transfer or establish the fixed asset line. However, this is not recommended as it would hinder public access to research tools.
ATTACHMENTS:
Request for Budget Transfer Form (Attachment 1)
Total Imaging Solutions Quote (Attachment 2)
Grant Award Letter from Humboldt Library Foundation (Attachment 3)
PREVIOUS ACTION/REFERRAL:
Meeting of: N/A
File No.: N/A