Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan Cover Letter

December 9, 2022

Mayor Tobias and Council Town of View Royal 45 View Royal Avenue View Royal, BC V9B 1A6

Dear Mayor Tobias and Council:

Re: Greater Victoria Public Library 2023 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

The Greater Victoria Public Library respectfully submits its 2023 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan for 2023-2027. As per the terms of the Library Operating Agreement, approval by council resolution is required by May 1, 2023.

The overall system-wide municipal contribution amount increase requested for 2023 is 5.95%.

The Town of View Royal’s share of the 2023 requisition, based on converted assessment values and population of your municipality, including rental adjustment, is $597,084. A detailed breakdown of each member municipality’s individual contribution, including per capita increases for your municipality is provided on pages 4 and 5 of the budget package attached.

GVPL’s 2023 operating budget submission will support the Library Board’s strategic objectives including: supporting digital literacy and inclusion; enhancing access to information; and transforming library operations for 21st century service excellence. Budget drivers include salaries and benefits, library materials, building occupancy costs and other factors which are described in the attached 2023 budget notes.

Serving ten municipalities and 362,553 citizens, we deliver library services at our twelve branch locations, online and through community outreach initiatives. We are committed to working with our municipal and community partners to deliver responsive library services to support informed and inclusive communities. This is reflected in the GVPL’s 2021-2023 Strategic Bridging Plan, and 2021 Annual Report,

Thank you for your support as we work together to build strong and vibrant communities.

Sincerely,

Andy McKinnon Board Chair

Maureen Sawa, CEO

cc: Kim Anema, CAO, Town of View Royal Dawn Christenson, Director of Finance, Town of View Royal Paul McKinnon, Director, Finance & Facilities, Greater Victoria Public Library