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General Fund

LIBRARIES: Yoko Matsumoto, Director

Department Narrative Goals and Objectives

The Library Department is responsible for  Goal: Expand and Enhance the City’s Image
providing a broad spectrum of library services o Objective: Promote Community Engagement
for the populace of Arlington. These services  Goal: Enhance Economic Impact Through Development and
offer people from all walks of life free access Redevelopment Efforts, Partnerships, and Investment Opportunities.
to a wealth of information and resources for
all ages, in a variety of formats and o Objective: Foster Development and Redevelopment in Targeted
languages. The Library is committed to Areas
helping children and adults develop the skills  Goal: Ensure Availability of Information, Programs, and City Services
they need to survive and thrive in a global o Objective: Provide for the Efficient Access and Appropriate
information society. Each location serves as Management of the City’s Data
community hub connecting people through
welcoming spaces, engaging resources,  Goal: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and Services that
relevant technology, and captivating Meet the Needs of the Community
programming. In addition to the physical and o Objective: Develop and Implement Programming Based on the
virtual resources, the Library staff provide Needs of the Community
quality customer service, fascinating  Goal: Improve Operational Efficiency
programming, opportunities to make o Objective: Organize to Improve Operational Efficiency
connections and reference and research  Goal: Promote Organization Sustainability by Recruiting, Retaining,
expertise.
and Developing Outstanding Employees
o Objective: Foster and Maintain a Work and Learning
At A Glance
Environment that is Inclusive, Welcoming, and Supportive
 68 Authorized Positions
 Budget Break Down Budget Highlights
Personnel Services $5,674,799
Operating Expenses 2,788,291  Increased recurring funding for Part-time Employees at the
Total $8,463,090 Downtown Library $55,993
 Increased recurring funding for Utilities $39,272
 Increased recurring funding for Software Maintenance $50,000
Revenue Highlights
 Overdue Material Fines $132,930
 Non-Resident Library Cards 28,600
 Copier Concession 93,658
 Total $255,188

City‐wide Budget Impacts
FY 2019 expenditures are impacted by a targeted 2.5% - 5.7% compensation adjustment depending on their job classification
effective February 2019. Additionally, the city’s contribution to employee health coverage will increase by 4% in FY 2019.

2019 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 137 City of Arlington, Texas