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PRESENTATION REGARDING THE BARRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD’S PROPOSED 2019 OPERATING GRANT
Mr. Austin Mitchell, Vice-Chair of the Barrie Public Library Board provided a presentation concerning the Barrie Public Library Board’s Proposed 2019 Operating Grant. Mr. Mitchell introduced Ms. Lauren Jessop, CEO of the Barrie Public Library and members of the Barrie Public Library Board of the Barrie Public Library who were in attendance.
Mr. Mitchell discussed slides concerning the following topics:
• The highlights of the Barrie Public Library’s 2019 budget request;
• The value of the library services provided, the successes of the Barrie Public Library and the current challenges that are being experienced;
• Slides illustrating the increase in the use of electronic resources, the total circulation, program attendance and in-person library visits;
• Information concerning the Master Facilities Plan;
• A chart illustrating the Municipal Operating Grant Request Overview; and
• The Budget Summary for 2018 and 2019.
In closing Mr. Mitchell summarized the 2019 Budget request.
Members of City Council asked a number of questions of Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Jessop concerning the information presented and received responses.