Title
Presentation by representatives of the Barrie Public Library Board regarding the proposed 2014 Budget request from the Barrie Public Library Board.
Mr. Ray Duhamel, Vice-Chair of the Barrie Public Library Board and Mr. Al Davis, Library Director provided a presentation on the Barrie Public Library Board's 2014 Operating Grant Request. Mr. Duhamel provided an overview of the operating grant request noting that the reserve accounts used to fund a portion of the Library's expenses are nearly depleted. He noted that although expenses are only projected to increase by 1.3%, due to the reduced availability of funds from the reserve accounts, a higher increase will be required to maintain the level of service. Mr. Duhamel also observed that building maintenance costs charged to the Library are anticipated to be over-budget due to the aging main branch building and that a building maintenance audit is being conducted in 2014 which could impact the Library's grant request for 2015. In closing, Mr. Duhamel summarized the 2014 and 2015 operating forecasts.
Members of City Council asked a number of questions and received responses from the presenters.