Evanston Public Library 2014 Budget Presentation

City Council Meeting

October 21, 2013

The mission of the Library is to promote the development

of independent, self-confident, and literate

citizens through the provision of open access to

cultural, intellectual, and informational resources.

We envision a future in which the Library’s collections, programs, and leadership help ensure:• That every Evanston resident has the opportunity to enjoy

an intellectually and culturally rich life

• That every child enters school with the requisite developmental skills

• That every child experiences the pleasure of reading and the joy of learning

• That our community celebrates and appreciates its diversity

• That those in need can find assistance and information with ease

Library Service Beyond our Walls

Latino Outreach @ EPL

FAMILIA EDUCACIÓN

APOYO

CULTURA

2014 Base Operating Budget

The Base Budget continues services and programs at the current level.

Base Expenditures

FY2013 FY2014

Youth Services $891,720 $1,007,809

Adult Services $1,542,027 $1,530,437

Circulation $612,892 $573,258

Neighborhood Services $353,949 $383,227

Technical Services $504,433 $538,879

Maintenance $507,518 $608,003

Administration $669,381 $753,281

Grants $0 $36,545

Total Base Budget $5,081,920 $5,431,439

Base Revenues

FY2013 FY2014

Property Tax Levy $4,253,214 $4,568,439

Non-Tax Revenue $851,600 $863,000

Total Base Budget $5,104,814 $5,431,439

The annual property tax increase for the base budget would be $7.58 for an average homeowner (median home value of $300,000).

2014 Staffing Additions

Strategic Additions to Existing Staff

• Development Director to acquire and leverage corporate, foundation and individual support.

• Additional service to the West side of Evanston.

• Increased security to maintain a safe and secure space for all.

• Staff to support expanded and standardized hours at both North Branch and CAMS.

• Support for additional programming and outreach to adults, teens and new immigrants.

Staffing Additions Cost

full-time Development Manager $96,200

Expanded Service in West Evanston $30,000

Improved Schedule for North & CAMS $43,300

part-time Young Adult Assistant $22,200

part-time Security Monitor $18,700

part-time Adult Assistant $22,200

part-time Custodian $34,000

part-time Administrative Support $18,300

Total Cost $284,900

The annual property tax increase for the staff additions to the base budget would be an additional $9.25 for the average homeowner.

2014 Library Capital Budget

A responsible, forward-thinking investment in Library facilities.

Library Capital Fund

Facilities Maintenance Investment $100,000

Reserve for Capital Improvements $50,000

  $150,000

The annual property tax increase for the Capital Fund would be an additional $5.05 for the average homeowner.

2014 Library Budget Summary

Expenditures

Base Budget $5,431,439

Staffing Additions $284,900

Capital Plan $150,000

  $5,866,339

Revenues

Property Tax $5,003,339

Non-Tax Revenues $863,000

  $5,866,339

The total annual property tax increase for the entire 2014

EPL budget is $21.88(less that the cost of two books)

Per resident, the Library’s expenditures would be 45% of the average of peer libraries.

Expenditures

Public Library Expenditures per person

Skokie $13,390,291 $205.80

Arlington Heights $12,991,848 $172.24

Oak Park $7,944,750 $152.48

Evanston $5,866,339 $79.02

NOTE: This expenditure does not reflect the transfer of $748,178 from the City of Evanston’s Debt Service Fund to the Library. As both the expenditure and revenue to support the debt service is being transferred, there is NO net impact upon the property tax bill.

Per resident, the Library’s tax levy would be 40% less than the average of peer libraries.

Tax LevyPublic Library per person

Skokie $195.11

Arlington Heights $176.20

Oak Park $129.23

Evanston $67.40