Vote 2011 (4)

2010 Library Vote

Budget Presentation

and Meet the Candidates

…It’s YOUR Library!

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Mission

Provide residents of East Fishkill

access to information and recreation,

nourished by ever-improving collections,

technology, and programming, and supported

by a helpful, knowledgeable staff

in order to enhance the

cultural, social and economic vitality

of residents and the community.

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

A Vision for the Future:Core Values

Knowledge

Accessibility

Welcoming

Atmosphere &

Comfort

Community

Connection

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

A Place to Grow

Books & Print Materials

Audio-Visual Materials

Computers, Databases and Internet Access

Children’s & Adults’ Programs

Meeting Places

Displays and Exhibits

The Most Helpful Staff in the System!

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Growing Community Needs:Second highest circulation in Dutchess

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East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Budget Stewardship:

EFCL’s Per Capita Cost Among Lowest of

Libraries from Comparable Communities

We will continue to be

good stewards, BUT cuts

in state aid and other

cost shifts require us to

request a higher than

usual increase

* Data from 2009 MHLS Statistical Report; Population represents

those the library is chartered to serve, and may not match town

or city populations. EF number adjusted to reflect mortgage

payout.

Population Disbursement Per Capita

Mahopac 26,485 $ 2,149,145 $ 81.15

LaGrange 14,928 $ 640,455 $ 42.90

Beacon 25,938 $ 798,609 $ 30.79

East Fishkill 25,589 $ 768,878 $ 30.05

Kingston 23,456 $ 655,399 $ 27.94

Beekman 13,655 $ 364,183 $ 26.67

Wappin ger Falls 26,274 $ 516,897 $ 19.67

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Financial Impact 2011

EFCL will propose a funding increase of

6.6% for 2011.

For Homeowner with a home assessed at

$368,000 (average EF assessment), library

tax will increase $4.24 from $64.26 to

$68.50.*

* based on most recent estimate from the Dutchess County Real Property Tax Service Agency

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Why the Increase?

Cost shifts and cuts in state aid

– $15,000 impact in 2010 and planned for 2011

Library’s reserve fund has been depleted

– Quicker drop in library’s reserve fund due to

unexpected costs shifts in 2010

– Boiler replacement in late 2009 was paid with

our reserves

– Reduction in interest income

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

2011 BudgetOriginal Revised Original

Budget 2010 Budget 2010 Budget 2011

INCOME

Tax Levy 697,700 697,700 743,700

Gifts/Donation 3,500 3,500 5,500

Fines/Other 35,600 35,600 33,600

State/County Aid 13,200 - -

Booksale 4,500 4,500 4,500

Interest Income 15,500 5,500 5,500

TOTAL INCOME $ 770,000 $ 746,800 $ 792,800

EXPENSES

Personnel 470,381 470,381 477,166

Office Expenses 148,000 148,000 143,705

Library Expense 108,500 108,500 110,100

Building Expense 83,100 83,100 68,100

TOTAL EXPENSES $ 809,981 $ 809,981 $ 799,071

INCOME over EXPENSES $ (39,981) $ (63,181) $ (6,271)

* Deficit covered by reserves

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Impact on Future of the

LibraryYES Vote:

Passes an austerity budget

Closes the deficit due to

funding cuts and depletion of

reserve funds

Maintains programs at current

levels

Limited collection development

Maintain minimum state

standards for hours that doors

are open

NO Vote:

Deep cuts in collection

development

Reduction in library programs

Cuts in library hours forcing us

to fall below minimum state

standards

Places our state charter in

jeopardy

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Candidates for Trustee

The Board of Trustees is comprised of nine

elected members.

Each serves a three term.

Three incumbents are standing for election

this year:

– Sam Patton

– Sue Blodgett

– Seth Jacobs

East Fishkill Community Library

… It’s YOUR Library!

Vote to take place on

October 14 , 2010