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n U Ll LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. V. F. Information Meeting Date: December 3, 2007 _ Action Item XX Consent Agenda SUBJECT: Application for State Aid to Public Libraries for FY 2007-08 DEPARTMENT: Library CONTACT PERSON: Library Director Michael Matochik REQUEST: Approval of the State Aid to Library Document. SUMMARY: In order to receive our allocation of State Aid to Libraries funding, the State Library of North Carolina requires that the governing body of the county submit this annual application to certify that the Lee County Library meets the relevant 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 operation funds from local government sources at least equal to the average amount budgeted and available for the previous three years." All requirements are satisfied (or will be at the proper time, for instance when the county audit is completed). BUDGET IMPACT: Although not yet officially tabulated, State Library of North Carolina staff has informed us that Lee County's allocation should be at the $118,300 level. It could be higher if other local governmental bodies do not meet MOE standards and their funds are reduced proportionality and then shared by other libraries that meet requirements. Lee County uses State funds for books, magazines and audio/visual materials. ATTACHMENT(S): PUBLIC HEARING: PRIOR BOARD ACTION: RECOMMENDATION: Application for State Aid to Public Libraries No N/A Ratify application as presented.