(7)(d)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 02/04/2026
- Title:
- Write-off of Library fees and fines
- Submitted For:
- Cheryl Loewen
- Submitted By:
- Cheryl Loewen, Library
- Department:
- Library
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider authorizing the Director of Library Services to remove delinquent fees and fines that are attached to library patron accounts that expired prior to January 1, 2019.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
It is the practice of Moore Memorial Public Library to delete all patron accounts that have been expired for seven years or more. This task is performed on an annual basis. Those accounts that have outstanding fines or fees attached cannot be deleted until those fines and fees have been removed. The library has no expectation of these fines being paid. The total amount of fines and fees to be deleted is $16,584.39.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the Director of Library Services is authorized to remove delinquent fees and fines that are attached to library patron accounts that expired prior to January 1, 2019.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Amount Requested:
- Source of Funds:
- Account #:
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of fines and fees to be removed from patron accounts is $16,584.39. The library has no expectation of recovering these funds.