CC MEETING: December 6, 2022
DATE: November 30, 2022
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Scheu, Library Director
Chrystal Davis, Assistant City Manager
Title
Consider A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Interlocal Agreement With Denton County For Library Services For Fiscal Year 2023.
Body
BACKGROUND:
Since 1985, the City of Carrollton and several other Denton County municipalities have maintained a partnership with Denton County to provide public library services to all Denton County residents at no cost to the individual. In exchange for these services, Denton County has provided an annual payment to the cities based on the current county and participating municipal population totals.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The FY 2023 proposed payment to the City of Carrollton of $88,400 reflects a 35% increase compared to the $65,600 received in FY 2022. The proposed agreement does not require an increase to the library’s operating budget but does provide the General Fund an additional source of revenue.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
The services proposed in this agreement are already in place at Carrollton Public Library in accordance with past precedence and direction. Currently, Denton County / Non-Carrollton patrons represent over 25% of active users at the Hebron and Josey Library.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends approval of the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an interlocal agreement with Denton County to provide library services to Denton County residents for FY 2023.