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GVPL 2021 Budget Approval
First seen: December 8, 2020
Last seen: December 8, 2020
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December 8, 2020Council
Full RecordingLetter dated November 20, 2020 from D. Begoray, Chair, Greater Victoria Public Library Board, Re: Greater Victoria Public Library 2021 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan
Council recommended approval of the Greater Victoria Public Library's 2021 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan, which included a zero percent increase.
"Council noted the 0% increase, which was appreciated during COVID, although Mayor Screech expressed personal concern regarding the long-term negative impact of holding budgets flat on the quality and sustainability of library services (materials, staffing)."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the Greater Victoria Public Library 2021 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan be approved."
Moved by: John Rogers
Seconded by: Gery Lemon
Damian Kowalewich
Gery Lemon
John Rogers
David Screech
Ron Mattson