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012 <br />LEE COUNTY <br />Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br />LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. ll. C. <br />_ Information <br />Meeting Date: August 15, 2013 _ Action Item <br />XX Consent Agenda <br />SUBJECT State Aid to Libraries <br />DEPARTMENT Library <br />CONTACT PERSON Michael Matochik, Library Director <br />REQUEST Approval of 2013 -14 Application for State aid to Public Libraries <br />SUMMARY In order to receive Lee County's allocation of State Aid to Libraries <br />funding, the State Library of North Carolina requires that the governing board of the county submit <br />an annual application to certify requirements listed on the form. These requirements concern <br />standards for the operation of a modern public library including service to all residents, planning <br />for future development, standard budgeting and fiscal responsibilities, submission of required <br />legal and financial paperwork, etc. The major ongoing requirement concerns the "Maintenance of <br />Effort" (MOE) provision that states in part: "Secure operational funds from local government <br />sources at least equal to the average amount budgeted and available for the previous three <br />years ". Due to current economic conditions the county at this time will not meet the MOE level. <br />All requirements are satisfied (or will be at the proper time, for instance when the county audit is <br />completed). Lee County Library uses state funds in most part for purchasing books, magazines <br />and audio /visual materials so as to directly benefit our patrons. <br />BUDGET IMPACT Due to economic conditions the State Library of North Carolina staff <br />at this time does not know exactly what Lee County's allocation will be. The estimate at the date <br />of this memo is $100,640. It will be reduced proportionately s the County reduced the Library <br />budget when audits are reviewed. <br />ATTACHMENT(S) <br />PUBLIC HEARING <br />PRIOR BOARD ACTION <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />Application for State aid to Public Libraries <br />No <br />N/A <br />Approve Application as presented. <br />