Library Seeks Slight Increase in Overall Budget
Despite increases in some costs, overall operational budget remains flat in 2012.
The Pauline Haass Public Library is asking for $1 million to fund its operational budget, capital plan and debt service in 2012, which is an $11,815 increase from this year. Kathy Klager, director of the library, said the overall operational budget will not go up next year, but the additional money will be used to pay for debt service payments totaling $207,965, which is a $4,000 increase from 2011. Capital projects are budgeted at $54,000, which is a $4,000 increase from this year. The total operational costs are projected to rise by $9,820, but the costs will be offset by more than $12,000 in reduced costs brought on by pension contribution changes dictated from the state level. “Our continuing education budget will also return to its …
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