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General Fund

Library

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

FY2017 FY2018 FY2018 FY2019 Change from Adopted
Final Adopted Adjusted Adopted Amount %
Charge for Service 221,402 212,506 212,506 285,906 73,400 34.54%
Fines & Forfeitures 285,332 256,875 256,875 249,386 (7,489) -2.92%
Use of Money & Property 171 182 182 214 32 17.58%
Other 6,609 4,425 4,425 4,747 322 7.28%
Revenue $ 513,514 $ 473,988 $ 473,988 $ 540,253$ 66,265 13.98%

Salaries & Benefits 13,730,582 13,216,174 13,447,855 14,937,503 1,721,329 13.02%
Gen Operating & Maintenance 6,362,744 6,738,741 6,738,741 7,237,979 499,238 7.41%
Transfer Out & Other - 842,000 842,000 - (842,000) -100.00%
Expenses $ 20,093,326 $ 20,796,915 $ 21,028,596 $ 22,175,482 $ 1,378,567 6.63%

FTE 235.32 234.32 -1.00 -0.42%

AP 267.00 266.00 -1.00 -0.37%

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE AND GOALS

The Fort Worth Library welcomes and supports all people in their enjoyment of reading and recreational materials
and their pursuit of learning and information. The Department is divided into two divisions.

The Public Services division comprises the Central Library, 13 branches and two satellite facilities. This division is
the first point of contact for residents. In addition to providing the traditional service of providing books, movies
and music, the Library:

• Provides quality educational classes, programs and services
• Directly supports and provides leadership for City of Fort Worth education-related initiatives that support
school readiness and reading at grade level or above by 3rd grade
• Collects, preserves, and maintains materials related to the city’s history
• Bridges the digital and economic divides by providing computer and Wi-Fi access
• Maintains public spaces and establishes community commons

The System-Wide Services division provides the structure and systems needed to maintain library services. The
division consists of five operational units including Administrative Services, Collection Management,
Communications, Facilities Management and Information Technology. Each has a unique responsibility to support
the system-wide delivery of library services.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS

FY2018 was a rebuilding year for the Library. With the arrival of a new Library director, much of the year was spent
forging new relationships and developing a strategic plan. In addition to welcoming over a million visitors and
checking out almost 4 million items, the Fort Worth Public Library offered thousands of programs and outreach

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