Funding Scenarios

Using population, square miles and local expenditures for FY2007 calculate state aid:

With no local expenditure cap, full funding would cost $61,109,346. If additional funding were not available, many libraries would experience significant reductions in state aid.  With funding remaining level at $17,718,501, 74 libraries would receive $8,714,766 less than FY2007 funding.  The remaining 17 libraries would receive increases on average of $544,673.

With cap raised to $500,000, full funding would cost $33,887,038.  If additional funds were not available, 62 libraries would receive $1,866,770 less in state aid.  The remaining 29 libraries would receive increases on the average of $64,199.  32 libraries are capped.

With cap adjusted based on CPI ($332,185, full funding would cost $28,460,085.  If the cap were adjusted based on the CPI and funding remained level, 52 libraries would receive $702,941 less in state aid. The remaining 39 libraries would receive increases on average of $18,204.  35 libraries are capped.

If percentage was raised from 40% to 50% of local expenditures but the cap remained at $250,000, full funding would be $26,117,841.  51 libraries are capped.

If the percentage was raised to 60% of local expenditures but the cap remained at $250,000, full funding would be $28,305,498.  56 libraries are capped.

If the percentage was raised to 75% of local expenditures but the cap remained at $250,000, full funding would be $30,349,577.  57 libraries are capped.

Final Himmell and Wilson Report

Himmell and Wilson Steering Committee and Task Forces

Presentation to the Library Board (ppt)

Article "Public Library Study Announced"