(7)(d)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 05/03/2023
- Title:
- Write-off of Library overdue fines
- Submitted For:
- Cheryl Loewen
- Submitted By:
- Cheryl Loewen, Library
- Department:
- Library
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider authorizing the Director of Library Services to remove fines for overdue items that are attached to patron accounts.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Moore Memorial Public Library went fine-free in October 2021 with the approval of the City Commission. We no longer charge overdue fines for materials, but we still charge for lost and damaged items. Since we no longer charge overdue fines we remove old fines from patron accounts when they come into the library. This request is for permission to remove all overdue fines owed by current patrons since we will never collect them, but they are still in the system. This does not impact any fines that are for lost or damaged items as patrons are still responsible for those.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the Director of Library Services is authorized to remove all overdue fines from patron accounts.
Fiscal Impact
- Funds Available Y/N:
- Amount Requested:
- Source of Funds:
- Account #:
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of overdue fines owed on all patron accounts as of April 26, 2023, is $54,362.30.