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45 RISK MANAGEMENT ALLOCATION $5,201 $3,529 $7,318 $3,789 107.4%
Increase is due to insurance costs.
46 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $0 $1,300 $5,122 $3,822 294.0%
Provides additional funding for vehicle repairs and maintenance for Fleet.
47 PRINTING & BINDING $500 $500 $500 $0 0.0%
49 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES $300 $500 $150 ($350) (70.0%)
51 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,100 $2,000 $2,000 $0 0.0%
52 OPERATING SUPPLIES $600 $6,699 $2,285 ($4,414) (65.9%)
Decrease is due to fuel and a reduction of computer supplies based on usage.
54 BOOKS/PUBS/SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS $1,000 $1,500 $1,500 $0 0.0%
55 TRAINING & EDUCATION EXPENSES $500 $1,000 $1,900 $900 90.0%
60 CAPITAL OUTLAY $3,000 $0 $0 $0 0.0%
TOTAL $376,509 $704,088 $650,120 ($53,968) (7.7%)
Restore Act & Grants:
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
Full-time Management & Professional 1
Total 1
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $96,482 $96,482 0.0%
Operating Expenses $0 $0 $0 $47,325 $47,325 0.0%
Total $0 $0 $0 $143,807 $143,807 0.0%
ACCOUNTS:
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FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Code Category Approved Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
10 Salaries & Wages $0 $0 $74,848 $74,848 0.0%
Provides funding for a Restore and Grants Manager.
20 Benefits $0 $0 $21,634 $21,634 0.0%
31 Professional Services $0 $0 $45,000 $45,000 0.0%
Funding for consultant support, previously this was budgeted in General Services at $171,436 in FY2016.
40 Travel & Per Diem $0 $0 $1,600 $1,600 0.0%
Provides funding for two Tallahassee trips and a Florida Association of Counties (FAC) conference.
51 Office Supplies $0 $0 $100 $100 0.0%
54 Books/Pubs/Subs & Memberships $0 $0 $150 $150 0.0%
55 Training & Education Expenses $0 $0 $475 $475 0.0%
Incorporates funding for FAC training.
TOTAL $143,807 $143,807 0.0%
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: July 26, 2016
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: John Hofstad, County Administrator
SUBJECT: Library Cooperative
The attached document provides the Presentation and Performance Based Budget for the Library
Cooperative.
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Empowering Community through
Education, Creation and Exploration
Nearly
Over 71,000
550,000
Over 1,900 active library
library visits classes and
events accounts
More than
739,000 items Six libraries
loaned sharing
more than
320,000
items
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Empowering Community through
Education, Creation and Exploration
More than 50 Educators Connecting citizens
early literacy gain instant with government
classes taught access to
by providing
every month online
24/7 resources computer access,
Access to Wi-Fi and
eBooks,
eAudio and Free online assistance
online research tutoring, job
tools coaching and
language
learning
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Empowering Community through
Education, Creation and Exploration
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: CULTURE/RECREATION
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: LIBRARY COOPERATIVE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative is an independent inter-
governmental agency governed by a board of seven appointed members. It is a partnership between the cities of
Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Mary Esther, Valparaiso and Okaloosa County to provide
library services for all county residents.
REVENUE: The Library Cooperative is funded within the General Fund. A transfer-in from the Debt Service
Fund provides funding for the Library Cooperative. Anticipated Board support for Fiscal Year 2016 is
$649,883.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Engaged over 43,000 people in more than 1,900 educational and cultural learning experiences.
Library instructors provided 11,800 hours of technology training to 17,500 people, often one-on-one,
facilitating equality of access to online government services and information.
Implemented new educator account to streamline Okaloosa teacher access to online research resources.
Borrowing of library materials increased by 20,000 items from FY14 to FY15, driven by strong demand for
digital books and audio; circulation of those formats grew by 46% and the trend remains strong.
Leveraged funds through membership in regional cooperative purchasing group; buy-in garnered access to
6,300 downloadable titles for $1.27 each versus average purchase cost of $60-$80 per title.
Beneficial partnership expanded health insurance navigator program to additional libraries, providing access
to counselors in north, south and central county locations.
Joined with regional libraries to provide educational support at State correctional institution for transitioning
inmates; OCPLC serves as collection point for donated books and evaluates materials.
Conducted community assessment survey among local thought leaders to secure data for Cooperative
strategic planning; shared results with partner municipalities to provide insights into citizen needs.
Digital media lab and online technology courses provided critical tools for students and business people to
record audio and video and to create graphic images for presentations and marketing.
PROGRAM GOAL: The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) is a major component of
Okaloosa County’s strong education system of schools, colleges, universities and libraries. We deliver high
quality public education for all residents regardless of age, background, or means. We provide equal access to
self-directed education, research assistance and instruction, and enriching and enlightening experiences.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Coordinate library service among members to ensure equal access to high-quality public education.
2. Provide fiction and nonfiction materials in all formats to meet diverse educational and cultural needs.
3. Supplement and enhance school system curriculum to optimize student achievement with access to
computers, wireless Internet, online research tools, study spaces and personal research assistance.
4. Teach reading and technology literacy in residents of all ages, beginning with the very young.
5. Encourage economic growth and workforce development through seminars, specialized research tools, and
library materials that address needs of job seekers and area businesses.
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PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Proposed
Performance Measures
FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) 1 1 1
Input
Access to Service Outlets, Square Foot per Capita .45 .45 .45
Circulation Totals 739,882 743,000 745,000
Output Library Material Holdings 320,095 320,000 318,000
Number of Registered Card Holders 71,322 72,000 72,500
Library Materials Holdings per Capita 1.61 1.61 1.59
Efficiency
Library Visits per Capita 2.77 2.77 2.77
Circulation of Materials
