DATE: November 05, 2024
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Sally Gomez, County Librarian
SUBJECT: Budget Resolution for Selma Furniture
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Adopt Budget Resolution increasing FY 2024-25 appropriations for Measure B Fund 0107, Library Org 75110800 in the amount of $321,000, for the purchase of library book shelving and asset furniture equipment - circulation desk (4/5 vote).
REPORT
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will increase the FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget appropriations in the Department’s Org 7511, in the amount of $321,000 to provide sufficient funding in the appropriate capital asset account (Account 8300 Equipment) for the purchase of modular circulation desk and small equipment (Account 7385) book shelving for Selma library branch within Org 75110800. This item impacts District 4.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
Should your Board not approve the recommended action, the Library will be unable to purchase the equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. Approval of the recommended action will increase the FY 2024-25 appropriations in the Department’s Org 7511 for the purchase of interior furniture items. Account 7385 (Small Tools & Instruments) book shelving in the amount of $221,000 and Account 8300 (Equipment), program number 92033 modular circulation desk in the amount of $100,000. Per Management Directive 410, all Equipment that exceed the $5,000 threshold must be capitalized. There are sufficient estimated revenues to cover the additional appropriations
DISCUSSION:
On September 16, 2024, your Board approved the remodel of the Selma branch to update the available space and allow the Library to more effectively meet the needs of the community.
The Department’s proposed asset equipment purchase of modular circulation desk provides ample storage, workspace and additional patron ledges to improve customer service in the space. The recommended action will establish Capital Asset appropriations to appropriately categorize the purchase of equipment, program 92033, Account 8300 (Equipment). The proposed book shelving replaces worn and outdated shelving which improves library display of books. The Children’s area will include a total of 121 shelves and the adult area will include a total of 600 shelves. The recommendation action will increase appropriations for the purchase, Account 7385 (Small Tools & Instruments).
ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED AND/OR ON FILE:
On file with Clerk - Resolution (Org 75110800)
CAO ANALYST:
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