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Library Department recommending the Board receive and file a presentation from the Library Funding and Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee and provide direction regarding ballot measures.
FUNDING: N/A
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Library Funding and Sustainability Ad Hoc was created with intent of exploring funding options for the library considering two parcel tax measures expire June 30, 2027, that partially fund the operation of the Georgetown Library (Zone G) and South Lake Tahoe Library (Zone F).
Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Zone G) levy $123,572
Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Zone F) levy $579,906
El Dorado County libraries are funded with the following special taxes:
- Resolutions 313-2001 (voter approval 3/05/2002) and 236-2004 (voter approval 11/2/2004) authorized a special tax in Library Zone E - El Dorado Hills
- Resolution 010-2014 (voter approval 6/3/2014) authorized a special tax in Library Zone F - South Lake Tahoe.
- Resolution 011-2014 (voter approval 6/3/2014) authorized a special tax in Library Zone G - Georgetown.
- On July 2, 1993, the Board adopted Resolution 226-93 establishing a library benefit assessment for extended library services within County Service Area No. 10, Zone D, for extended library services at the Cameron Park Branch Library.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to provide direction.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
06/10/2025 Legistar file 25-0812 - Creation of the Library Funding & Sustainability Ad Hoc Committee to explore funding options for the library and determine what ballot measures for special taxes or other funding sources should be considered and brought back to the Board for consideration.
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
N/A
CAO RECOMMENDATION / COMMENTS
Approve as recommended.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with the Board providing or not providing direction.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
N/A
CONTACT
Bryce Lovell
Director of Library Services