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File #: 25-744    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Informational Report Status: Consent Agenda
File created: 6/2/2025 In control: Libraries
On agenda: 6/10/2025 Final action:
Title: Appropriation Transfer for Library Budget, 1500621, in the Amount of $15,990 (4/5 Vote Required)
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. File_25-744_ATTACHMENT I_Budget Adjustment Form_Microfilmequipment_5.27.2025.xlsx, 3. File_25-744_ATTACHMENT 2_Humboldt County Eureka Library, 2 of ST ViewScan 4-9+PC Proposal, 5 29 2025.pdf, 4. File_25-744_ATTACHMENT 3_Grants_scanners_HR_VAD_5.1.2025.pdf

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:
Expenditures (1500-621)
FY24-25



Budgeted Expenses
$15,990


Total Expenditures
$15,990


*Projected amounts are estimates and are subject to change.
Funding Sources (1500-621)
FY24-25


Fees/Other
$15,990


Total Funding Sources
$15,990


*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 REC...

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