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Library

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special

Other Changes or Adjustments
9. Reserve Fund 943,231 - 943,231
Add one-time funding to the Various Special-Library Account
to establish a Reserve Fund for costs that the Library may
incur during the fiscal year.
SP: $943,231
10. Reimbursements for Sidewalk Repairs 2,000,000 - 2,000,000
Add one-time funding in the Various Special-Library Account
to reimburse the actual costs for sidewalk repairs at libraries
pursuant to the Settlement Agreement relative to the class
action lawsuit, Willits v. City of Los Angeles.

SP: $2,000,000
11. Charter Mandated Appropriation - - -
Increase the Department's General Fund Appropriation by
$9,058,590 from $217,990,021 to $227,048,611 to meet the
funding requirements set forth 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 and
equipment, related costs, and the reimbursement of all direct
and indirect costs.
12. Adjustments to Library Facilities Costs 1,500,000 - 1,500,000
Increase funding in the Various Special-Library Account by
$1,500,000, from $17,716,725 to $19,216,725 for direct costs
to the Library, including water and electricity, building
maintenance, fuel and fleet, natural gas, custodial services,
parking, and refuse collection.
SP: $1,500,000

13. General Fund Reimbursement (298,020) - (298,020)
Reduce funding for General Fund cost reimbursements by
$298,020, from $55,538,249 to $55,240,229. Funds will be
applied toward the reimbursement of General Fund costs
including the City Employee Retirement System, Medicare,
Employee Assistance, Civilian Flex programs, and other
related costs not billed to the Department. The funding
includes a reconciliation of 2020-21 reimbursements based
on actual expenses.
SP: ($298,020)

14. Program Realignment - - -
Transfer positions and funding between budgetary programs
to reflect the Department's needs. There will be no change to
the level of services provided nor to the overall funding
provided to the Department.

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