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Library Tax Assessment 1983 cont.

(4) THE- AUTOMATION PROJECT.

FVRL staff are presently evaluating tenders re the automation
project... It is. intended initially that twelve branches (including Port.
Coquitlam) out of the twenty-two brances in the FVRL be automated. The
effect of automation will not result. in widespread layoffs but will place
a “ceiling on future staff growth combined with better service to our
’ patrons".” Although. the hoard has..not yet approved the method of payment
for the automation system it is expected that funds will be obtained partly
from revenue (there is $115,000 in the 1983 budget for this purpose) and.
partly from reserves.

- (5) ‘THE BOOK BUDGET 1983.

The Book Budget. for 1983 has been set at $657,094 which represents
13.25% of the total budget. Even though this figure. is. somewhat low (we
should be looking at 15% = 20% of total budget being spent on books each
year), Port Coquitlam is expected to receive an overall increase of 4,500
‘books this year bringing our total to approximatély 1.45 books per capita.

Tf there are any questiong regarding the FVRL Budget, please do
not. hesitate to ask,

RECOMMENDATION: .
- That Council approve. the. 1933 Library Tax Assessment Of $262,586,

Respectfully submitted,

Michael R.

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