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Library

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Increased Services
10. Increase Security at Libraries 1,500,000 - 1,500,000
Increase funding in the Various Special-Library Account by
$1,500,000, from $8,954,348 to $10,454,348, for security
services provided by the Police Department's Security
Services Division at the Central and Branch Libraries.
SP: $1,500,000
11. Library Books and Materials 1,000,000 - 1,000,000
Increase funding in the Library Materials Account by
$1,000,000 from $16,242,375 to $17,242,375 to purchase
new library books and materials to meet the needs of the
public and improve service to neighborhoods.
SP: $1,000,000
12. Salaries, As-Needed Account 639,341 - 639,341
Increase funding to the Salaries, As-Needed Account to
provide temporary staff support and minimize the service
impact to the public from vacancies and absences.
SAN: $639,341
Other Changes or Adjustments

13. Charter Mandated Appropriation - - -
Increase the Department's General Fund Appropriation by
$13,403,277 from $191,531,086 to $204,934,363 to meet the
funding requirements set by the Charter. Charter Section 531
states that 0.03 percent of assessed value of all property in
the City as assessed for City taxes shall be appropriated for
the financial support of the Library. The appropriation will be
used to fund Library services, Library materials, related costs,
and the reimbursement of all direct and indirect costs.
14. Adjustments to Library Facilities Costs 1,136,500 - 1,136,500
Increase funding in the Various Special-Library Account by
$1,136,500, from $14,913,027 to $16,049,527 for direct costs
to the Library, including water and electricity, building
maintenance, fuel and fleet, natural gas, custodial services,
parking, and refuse collection.
SP: $1,136,500
15. MICLA Reimbursements for the Central Library (2,971,500) - (2,971,500)
Reduce funding by $2,971,500 in the Various Special-Library
Account from $2,971,500 to $0 for General Fund
Reimbursement for Municipal Improvement Corporation of
Los Angeles (MICLA) funding related to the Central Library.
The final MICLA reimbursement was made in 2019-20.
SP: ($2,971,500)

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