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General Fund

LIBRARIES: Norma Zuniga, Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Goals and Objectives

The Library Department is responsible for • Goal: Implement Strategies to Eliminate Racism and Other Forms of
providing a broad spectrum of library services for Discrimination and to Advance Unity in Arlington
the populace of Arlington. These services offer o Objective: Address Education and Workforce Training Disparities
people from all walks of life free access to a • Goal: Partner with Local Organizations to Educate and Mentor
wealth of information and resources for all ages, o Objective: Strengthen Education and Enrichment Programs
in a variety of formats and languages. The • Goal: Provide Activities, Educational Opportunities, and Services that
Library is committed to helping children and Meet the Needs of the Community
adults develop the skills they need to survive and
thrive in a global information society. Each o Objective: Develop and Implement Programming Based on the
location serves as community hub connecting Needs of the Community
people through welcoming spaces, engaging • Goal: Utilize Targeted Initiatives and Industry Best Practices and
resources, relevant technology, and captivating Policies to Foster a Safe Environment
programming. In addition to the physical and o Objective: Protect Public Well-being
virtual resources, the Library staff provide quality
customer service, fascinating programming, Budget Highlights
opportunities to make connections and reference
and research expertise. • 2 New Customer Service Assistants $99,322 (Offset)
• One-time Funding to Replace the carpet at the Southwest Branch
At A Glance Library $91,220
• 70 Authorized Positions • One-time Funding for Data Plan for Technology Available for Public
• Budget Break Down Check out at the Library $73,260
Personnel Services $6,099,753 • Increased Recurring Funding for Language Pay Increase $8,000
Operating Expenses 3,771,269
Total $9,871,022

Revenue Highlights
• Copier Concession $118,000
• Non-Resident Library Cards 24,800
Total $142,800

Department Diversity
By Race and Gender

American Native
Black or Some Other
Hispanic Indian and Hawaiian and
White African Asian or Two or Female Male
or Latino Alaska Other Pac.
American More Races
Native Islander
City of Arlington Population 37.6% 29.9% 22.4% 6.6% 0.2% 0.3% 3.1% 51.0% 49.0%
City Organization 51.8% 22.0% 18.4% 3.5% 0.8% 0.2% 3.3% 38.0% 62.0%
Libraries 43.9% 32.5% 17.5% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 72.8% 27.2%

City-wide Budget Impacts

FY 2024 expenditures are impacted by compensation adjustments effective October 2023 ranging from 2%-6% that vary by job
family.

FY 2024 Adopted Budget and Business Plan 159 City of Arlington, Texas