Re: Greater Victoria Public Library 2022 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan (Correspondence)

Re: Greater Victoria Public Library 2022 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan

The Greater Victoria Public Library respectfully submits its 2022 Operating Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan for 2022-2026 for approval by Council resolution.

The overall municipal contribution amount increase requested for 2022 is 2.0%.

The Town of View Royal’s share of the 2022 requisition, based on converted assessment values and population of your municipality, including rental adjustment, is $558,076.00.

GVPL’s 2022 operating budget submission supports the maintenance of existing service levels as well as the reinstatement of services that are accessible and sustainable. Budget drivers include salaries and benefits, library materials, building occupancy costs and other factors which are described in the attached 2022 budget notes.

In a world where social connection has become increasingly difficult, public libraries play a key role as community hubs that build a sense of belonging and resilience. Throughout the challenges of the pandemic, GVPL has continued to adapt, reorganize, redesign and reimagine how our services are delivered to support inclusive and healthy communities. I invite you to review our 2020 Annual Report which provides highlights of key accomplishments.

We look forward to building upon the library’s service strengths to advance our community-inspired services for community renewal, individuals’ growth, and public outcomes. As you will see in the Library Board’s 2021-2023 Strategic Bridging Plan, GVPL is committed to working with our municipal and community partners to build a bridge to a better future together.

Thank you for your ongoing support and appreciation of GVPL’s work and the role public libraries play in building strong and welcoming communities.

Sincerely,

Andy MacKinnon Chair, Greater Victoria Public Library Board

cc:

• Kim Anema, CAO, Town of View Royal
• Dawn Christenson, Director of Finance, Town of View Royal
• Maureen Sawa, CEO, Greater Victoria Public Library
• Paul McKinnon, Director, Finance & Facilities, Greater Victoria Public Library