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Russell Library Finance Committee

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Aug 21, 2026

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Committee Approves Proposed FY27 Library Budget

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Committee Approves Proposed FY27 Library Budget

The committee unanimously approved the FY27 Company Budget for presentation to the full board. The meeting also noted a $14 million city deficit, a possible 20% reduction to the Borrow IT grant, a $50,000 pledge, and a $10,000 advance from the endowment awaiting repayment.

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Briefing

Jan 22, 2026

Library Weighs Sunday Service Cuts

For the FY27 budget due February 6, the library is preparing both a flat non-contractual request and a version with a 5% non-contractual reduction. To reach the lower target, staff are considering eliminating Sunday service and reducing disc-media purchases; no final service change was approved.

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