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General Fund Library

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

FY2022 FY2023 FY2023 FY2024 Chg from PY Adopted
Final Adopted Adjusted Rec. Amount %
Revenues
Charge for Service $ 164,334 $ 238,903 $ 238,903 $ 166,210 $ (72,693) -30.4 %
Fines & Forfeitures 40,952 9,479 9,479 42,370 32,891 347.0 %
Use of Money & Property 166 301 301 — (301) -100.0 %
Other 757 3,810 3,810 930 (2,880) -75.6 %
Total Revenues 206,209 252,493 252,493 209,510 (42,983) -17.0 %

Expenses
Salaries & Benefits 14,430,388 16,726,598 16,708,598 17,692,125 965,527 5.8 %
Gen Operating & Maintenance 7,302,373 9,348,668 9,366,668 10,130,822 782,154 8.4 %
Total Expenses 21,732,761 26,075,266 26,075,266 27,822,947 1,747,681 6.7 %

Grand Total $ (21,526,552) $ (25,822,773) $ (25,822,773) $ (27,613,437) $ (1,790,664) 6.9 %

2023 2024 Change
Fund AP FTE AP FTE AP FTE
General Fund 269.00 240.10 269.00 240.10 — —
Library Automation Systems
Sharing — — — — — —
Total 269.00 240.10 269.00 240.10 — —

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE AND GOALS

The Fort Worth Public Library is a community gathering place for learning, self-discovery, shared experiences,
and personal growth. The library’s mission is “Building a community of learners, dreamers, and doers”.

The strategic focus areas for the library are:

• Reducing barriers to access, expanding the library’s reach, and evolving services beyond buildings
• Contributing to the City’s thriving arts scene while celebrating the past and embracing the future
• Cultivating a community of readers and serving as the literary hub for the City
• Enriching out-of-school time and making learning fun and enjoyable

• Nurturing economic development, entrepreneurship, and opportunity for all
• Supporting City goals, developing employees, and aligning capacity with strategy

The Department is divided into two divisions: Public Services and System-Wide Services.

Public Services is responsible for providing library materials, programs, and outreach directly to the residents of
Fort Worth. It includes seventeen branch libraries and the Fort Worth History Center. The Lifelong Learning team
develops programming and outreach activities for residents of all ages.

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