2011-2012 LIBRARY BUDGET

Trustees' Message

Through this past year, the message has been loud and clear: People are relying on their libraries more than ever during hard economic times. A growing number of Baldwin Public Library patrons discovered that using their library card more meant using their wallet less. Rather than purchasing, patrons came to the Library to borrow books, DVDs, magazines, music CDs, video games and audio books. They used the Library's computers, many attending our free computer training classes. With people of all ages busier than ever, our remote services were utilized even more. People downloaded e-books and audio books, researched the online resource collections for information for school, business or personal use, reserved materials online and utilized a 24/7 reference service.

It is with a continuing commitment to quality services and programs that we present our proposed 2011-2012 budget, showing an increase of 3.97% over the current year. This follows two consecutive years of zero increases and last year's increase of less than 1%. Please note that the proposed 2% property tax cap, if approved, would not go into effect until the following budget year, 2012-2013. The total budget increase is attributable to retirement benefits and health insurance, whose rates rose by 40% and more than 13% respectively. In addition, as is our practice every year, salary increases have been projected in the budget for all employees.

Stringent oversight of all other expenditures and contractual agreements, plus cooperative purchasing of services such as database subscriptions, has allowed us to present a responsible budget. At the same time, this budget allows us to maintain our collections and continue to be a center of education and lifelong learning, providing cultural and recreational programs for all ages and segments of the Community. This includes career counseling, job fairs, festivals, museum passes, concerts, crafts, book clubs and homework centers for both children and teens.

The Board and staff believe that your investment in the Library is one of the most worthwhile you can make. We are most appreciative of your continued support.

Joseph J. Carroll, President
Christopher Villanti, Vice-President
Shireen Abed, Secretary
Ethell Smith, Trustee
Carl Williams, Trustee

BALDWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY PROPOSED BUDGET 7/1/11 - 6/30/12
EXPENDITURES		2010-2011			2011-2012
7410	LIBRARY MATERIALS
410	Books	$180,000			$175,000
412	Audio-Visual	48,000			51,000
413A	Microform Periodicals	1,000			500
413B	Non-Microform Periodicals	45,000			42,000
415	Pamphlets, Maps, Pictures	300			300
416	Binding	300			300
			$274,600			$269,100
OPERATING EXPENSES
417	Film Rental/ AV Licensing	$1,000			$1,000
429	Cultural Programs/ Educ. Svs.	51,500			49,000
430	Supplies	40,000			39,000
431	Telephone	4,500			4,300
432	TWX/Data Phone	31,200			30,300
433	Postage	17,750			9,500
434	Printing	21,175			10,500
435	Workshops, Seminars and Conferences	10,000			10,000
438	Institutional Dues	2,000			2,000
439	Equipment Maintenance	111,200			107,000
440	Processing Costs Private Concerns	6,300			6,400
			$296,625			$269,000
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
450	Light, Heat, & Water	$145,000			$150,000
451	Custodial Supplies	18,000			19,000
452	Repairs & Alterations	29,000			39,000
454	Building Insurance	42,500			43,400
469	Grounds Maintenance & Building Service Contracts	116,350			104,000
			$350,850			$355,400
FURNITURE & FIXTURES
203	Equipment	$9,000			$9,000
			$9,000			$9,000
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
437A	Professional Fees	$31,200			$27,000
437B	Auditing	9,000			9,500
437C	Recording Secretary	100			100
437D	Legal & Classified Advertising	400			400
			$40,700			$37,000
SALARIES
141	Staff	$1,969,025			$1,957,900
142	Custodial	169,750			172,775
			$2,138,775			$2,130,675
9000	FIXED CHARGES
10.0	District Retirement	$138,400			$292,100
30.8	Social Security/Medicare	163,600			158,600
30.9	NYS MTA Tax	7,275			7,250
40.8	Compensation Insurance	16,400			17,750
50.8	Unemployment Insurance	100			100
55.8	Disability Insurance	1,675			775
60.8	Health Insurance	270,625			309,125
			$598,075			$785,700
Grand Total			$3,708,625 ___________			$3,855,875 ___________
OPERATING BALANCE		$94,848			$118,729
	Committed to Retirement Fund	-31,538 _________			-34,600 _________
		$63,310			$84,129
	Contingency Fund	-50,000 _________			-50,000 _________
		$13,310 _________			$34,129 _________
ANTICIPATED INCOME
	Interest	$18,500			$4,000
	State Aid	8,400			8,400
	Fines	42,000			39,000
	Miscellaneous Receipts	47,500			53,000
	Copy Machines	19,500			14,500
	Applied from Previous Budget	160,000 ________			160,000 ________
		$295,900			$278,900
	Real Property Tax Levy	$3,412,725 _________			$3,576,975 _________
	Total Income	$3,708,625 _________			$3,855,875 _________
	Real Property Tax Levy	$3,412,725			$3,576,975
	Tax Levy Increase	$33,785			$164,250
	Tax Levy Percentage Increase	1.00%			4.81%
Approved by resolution of the Board of Trustees at a meeting held March 16, 2011.

IMPORTANT LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE INFORMATION

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