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607 0 LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. III. B. _ Information Meeting Date: September 21, 2009 T Action Item XX Consent Agenda SUBJECT: State Aid to Libraries DEPARTMENT: Library CONTACT PERSON: Michael Matochik, Library Director REQUEST: Approval of 2009-2010 Application for State Aid to Public Libraries SUMMARY: In order to receive Lee County's allocation of State Aid to Libraries funding, the State Library of North Carolina requires that the governing board of the county submit an annual application to certify requirements listed on the form. These requirements concern standards for the operation of a modern public library including service to all residents, planning for future development, standard budgeting and fiscal responsibilities, submission of required legal and financial paperwork, etc. The major ongoing requirement concerns the "Maintenance of Effort" (MOE) provision that states in part: "Secure operational funds from local government sources at least equal to the average amount budgeted and available for the previous three years." Due to current economic conditions the county at this time will not meet the MOE level. All requirements are satisfied (or will be at the proper time, for instance when the county audit is completed). Lee County Library uses state funds for purchasing books, magazines and audio/visual materials. BUDGET IMPACT: Due to economic conditions the State Library of North Carolina staff at this time does not know what Lee County's allocation will be. It will be reduced proportionately as the County reduced the Library budget. Could be in the range of $116,972 down to $104,105 or lower. ATTACHMENT(S): Application for State Aid to Public Libraries PUBLIC HEARING: No PRIOR BOARD ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve Application for State Aid to Public Libraries as presented.