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General Fund

LIBRARIES: Norma Zuniga, Director
Department Narrative Business Plan Objectives

The Library Department is responsible for • Improve Quality of Life and Place
providing a broad spectrum of library services for
the populace of Arlington. These services offer Revenue Highlights
people from all walks of life free access to a • Copier Concession $126,111
wealth of information and resources for all ages, • Non-Resident Library Cards 71,680
in a variety of formats and languages. The
Library is committed to helping children and • Library / Other Fines 32,200
adults develop the skills they need to survive and • Other Leases / Rents 38,947
thrive in a global information society. Each Total $268,938
location serves as community hub connecting
people through welcoming spaces, engaging Budget Highlights
resources, relevant technology, and captivating
programming. In addition to the physical and • Moved 1 FTE to Library Grant Fund
virtual resources, the Library staff provide quality • Moved 2 FTEs from Document Services Fund
customer service, fascinating programming, • Department Budget Reductions ($320,108)
opportunities to make connections and reference o Cut Vacant Promotions Coordinator
and research expertise.
o Cut Vacant Cataloging & Acquisition Assistant

City-wide Budget Impacts
FY 2026 expenditures are impacted by a shift in the calculation of the city’s contribution to the Group Health Fund, a 3% across
the board cost-of-living adjustment, and other market pay adjustments to some Administrative Clerical and Technical Craft
positions effective October 2025.

Authorized Positions and Expenditures by Category

Actual Budgeted Estimated Proposed
FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2025 FY 2026

Authorized Positions 70 70 70 69

Personnel Services $ 5,640,696 $ 5,987,187 $ 5,760,152 $ 6,224,725
Operating Expenses 3,736,858 3,966,401 3,992,120 2,246,960
Capital Outlay - - - -
TOTAL $ 9,377,554 $ 9,953,588 $ 9,752,273 $ 8,471,685

FY 2026 Proposed Budget and Business Plan 152 City of Arlington, Texas