To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
From: Library
Meeting Date: October 6, 2026
Department Contact: Mellisa Hannum Phone: 707-882-3114 Department Contact: Kelly Hansen Phone: 707-234-2872
Item Type: Regular Agenda Time Allocated for Item: 30 Minutes
Agenda Title:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Approval of Library Advisory Board Recommendation to Allocate Measure O - 40% Funds Towards a 10year Capital Investment Plan that Supports Fair and Equitable Distribution Across All Areas of the County Through a Distribution Methodology that Targets Investments in Library Branches Based on the Population of Their Service Areas
(Sponsor: Library)
Vote Requirement: Majority
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Recommended Action/Motion:
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Approve Library Advisory Board recommendation to allocate Measure O - 40% funds towards a 10year Capital Investment Plan that supports fair and equitable distribution across all areas of the county through a distribution methodology that targets investments in library branches based on the population of their service areas.
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Previous Board/Board Committee Actions:
Adoption of Resolution No. 25105 on June 24, 2025, approving the FY2526 Mendocino County Final Budget including the Library Capital Investment Fund and its associated capital investment projects.
Adoption of Resolution No. 26103 on June 23, 2026, approving the FY26-27 Mendocino County Final Budget including the Library Measure O Capital Investment Fund and its associated capital investment projects
Summary of Request:
Measure O states that at least 40% of the Measure O funds are reserved for capital investment in Library facilities and that the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board shall determine a fair and equitable distribution of funds to all areas of the County. It also states that proceeds from this tax shall be allocated by the Board of Supervisors acting in consideration of recommendations of the Mendocino County Library Advisory Board.
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