Admin Order 57-22-02-F -- Final Library Fee Sch. Amendment

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Findings – Page 2 Exhibit B to Administrative Order No. 57-22-02-F Referral to Collection Agency ......................... $25 per occurrence Scanned Images ............................................. $1.00/page Microfilm/Microfiche Printing Charges ............. $.25/page Internet use without Valid Library Card ........... $1.00 per hour (c) The full costs of providing the service supported by the fee. Findings: We have found that approximately 6% of our Circulation Supervisory Team time is dedicated to the charging and collecting of library fines/fees, which is an annual cost of $30,422.88. Additionally, we have found that approximately 12% of our desk staff time is spent charging and collecting library fines/fee for an annual cost of $122,655.60. This means we end up spending $156,630.72 in staff time yearly to collect the $235,000 budgeted amount to library fines/fees. (d) The amounts charged by other comparable providers. Findings: The amounts that other libraries charge for fines and fees varies. Across the nation, there are a significant number other library systems that do not charge fines for overdue items to reduce access barriers. In Oregon, this includes many of our peers such as Multnomah County Library, Washington County Cooperative Library System, Jackson County Library Services, and Springfield Public Library has already committed to that change and has not yet taken effect. (e) The revenue needs of the City as determined by the adopted city budget. Findings: The Eugene Public Library has reduced its General Fund budget by the amount the amount budgeted to be collected via fines/fees, $235,000. This reduction of budget allows the elimination of charging overdue fines while keeping the General Fund impact neutral. Factors listed above that are irrelevant or inapplicable in determining the amount of the fees, if any: Signature: Email: Renee L. Grube Renee L. Grube (Apr 22, 2022 13:03 PDT) rgrube@eugene‐or.gov