1. HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Sylvester Turner, Mayor
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
FY2017 BUDGET PRESENTATION
Rhea Brown Lawson, Ph.D.
Director of Libraries
April 25, 2016

2. HPL VISION AND MISSION Vision Mission2
HPL VISION AND MISSION
Vision
HPL is a vital member of a dynamic and diverse local, national and global community.
Mission
We link people to the world.

3. ORGANIZATION CHART Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson Director Mayor’s Office of3
ORGANIZATION CHART
Dr. Rhea Brown Lawson
Director
Mayor’s Office of
Communications
Finance Department
Fleet HR
Antionette Jenkins
Admin. Coordinator
Director’s Office
Mary Hammond
Council Liaison
HITS
John Middleton
Assistant Director
Spaces
Marjorie Gonzalez
Marketing & PR Manager
Communications
Michele Gorman
Deputy Director
Customer Experience
Ricardo Peralez
Assistant Director
Digital Strategies
Roosevelt Weeks
Deputy Director
Administration

4. Department FY2016 Accomplishments4
Launched cafécollege Houston with 1,400 visitors in its first four months.
Partnered with HISD and the NCAA in Read to the Final Four 3rd grade reading competition.
Provided library cards to more than 7,000 3rd graders in HISD.
Attended White House summit answering the President’s ConnectED Challenge.
Provided mobile services - technology training, citizenship education, and other learning opportunities to 60,000 Houston residents who otherwise may not have access to a Library.
Conducted 19,329 educational classes and cultural programs for 331,000 Houstonians.

5. Department FY2016 Accomplishments5
Moved forward:
LIBRARY Beyond the Walls - HPL partners with community organizations and institutions of higher learning to provide programs for all ages, such as “The 3 Doctors” and “Wil Haygood” programs that had a combined attendance of 3,250.
Workforce Development - provided 1,600 Open Job Lab sessions, computer access and instruction, and one-on-one assistance to over 6,300 people; individuals have reported that they have found jobs after receiving these services.

6. Department FY2016 Accomplishments
After School Zones - at 16 locations served over 64,000 children and teens with fun and educational activities during critical after school hours.
Summer Food Program - in Partnership with Parks Department served over 7,300 meals at 14 Library locations.
Passport Services - offered at 4 locations served 21,121 individuals and yielded $555,675 in revenues.
Learning Express Online Service - provides access to practice tests for certifications, College Prep tests, STAAR state tests at all levels, video tutorials, and live on-line tutoring in English and Spanish.

7. FY2017 DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES
Plan Houston Strategy
Plan Houston Goal/Action
Learning Link – Library Card ConnectED Initiative with HISD
Launch 2-year pilot program to provide access to WiFi devices/tablets to citizens in low income communities
Launch the first Tech Link Lab that will offer access to state of the art technology in low income communities
CHAMPION LEARNING
Partner with organizations to improve education and related support services.
Central Library Plaza Renovation
CELEBRATE WHAT’S UNIQUELY HOUSTON
Celebrate Houston’s past and present diversity and culture through City activities, events and publications.
Addition of WIC Center to the Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library space (with Health Department)
Design and build a shared facility in the Henington-Alief area that provides recreation, library and health services within a park setting (with Parks and Health Departments)
PARTNER WITH OTHERS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
SPEND MONEY WISELY
Ensure coordination among City departments to identify efficiencies and share facilities and resources.
Fiscally responsible, accountable and responsive public services and civic investment.
Ample, efficient and well maintained infrastructure.

8. FY2017 DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES8
FY2017 DEPARTMENT INITIATIVES
Initiatives
Plan Houston Strategy
Plan Houston Goal/Action
Remodel Stimley-Blue Ridge Neighborhood Library to add Family Place services and WIC Center to the facility
Renovate Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library to include enhanced public spaces and new space for teens
Remodel several Neighborhood Library locations - Jungman, Young, and Henington-Alief - to incorporate engaging teen spaces, community gathering spaces and access to technology
NUTURE SAFE AND HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOODS
GROW RESPONSIBLY
High quality community facilities that provide for the diverse needs of residents.
Engage with the community to identify local needs and pursue neighborhood goals.
Anticipate growth and plan for it, ensuring that infrastructure and services accommodate growth.
International Services and Programs to celebrate Houston’s diversity and provide services such as ESL, citizenship classes, passport and global entry
SUPPORT OUR GLOBAL ECONOMY
An integrated community that reflects our cultural diversity and heritage.
A skilled and talented and versatile workforce. Improve and promote Houston’s quality of life to attract and retain talented and creative workers and businesses.

9. BUDGET SUMMARY General Funds9
BUDGET SUMMARY General Funds
FUND
REVENUE FY16 BUDGET
REVENUE FY17 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
$/% +/-
EXPENDITURE FY16 BUDGET
EXPENDITURE FY17 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
General Fund 1000
$1,043,713
$1,349,950
$306,237
$40,205,472
$40,916,822
$711,350
29.3%
1.8%

10. FY2017 General Fund Budget Expenditures Net Change (in thousands)
Net Change to FY2016 Current Budget
FY2016 Current Budget
$ 40,205,473
FY2017 Proposed Budget
40,916,822
Incremental Increase/(Decrease)
711,349
Growth (%)
1.8%
Explanation of Incremental Increase/(Decrease)
Contractual or Mandated Increases:
List Contractual Obligations - such as HOPE
934,467
List Contractual Obligations - such as Pension, Health Benefits
518,898
List Contractual Obligations - such as Contract Escalations
(106,221)
Subtotal Contractual/Mandated Increases
$ ,347,144
Cost Savings (Decreases)
List Budget Reduction Iniatives (shall tie to FY17 Preliminary Budget)
(635,795)
List Other Savings -
$ (635,795)

11. General Fund Revenues By Category FY17 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES11
General Fund Revenues By Category
CATEGORY
FY15 ACTUAL
FY16 BUDGET
FY16 ESTIMATES
FY17 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
+/-
$/%
Indirect Cost - HALAN
$99,000 -
0.0%
Library Service Charges
$9,609
$10,000
$10,590
Passport Service Fee
$605,809
$450,000
$700,000
$250,000
55.6%
Facility Rental Fees
$12,642
$11,000
$4,500
$5,000
$(6,000)
-54.5%
Library Fines
$430,258
$400,000
$500,000
$50,000
12.5%
Cell Tower Revenue
$10,888
$15,913
$(15,913)
-100.0%
Garage Parking
$63,146
$70,000
$20,000
40.0%
Interfund Postage
$10,868
$1,000
$18,909
$9,000
900.0%
TOTAL REVENUE
$1,242,220
$1,036,913
$1,402,999
$1,344,000
$307,087
23%

12. 12
FY2017 Revenue Highlights
Passport Service revenue is expected to increase by 56% due to an increase in passport service hours.
Collections of library fines have shown an increased level of efficiency.
Increase in Library parking is a result of increased activities at the Central Library location.

13. General Fund Expenditures FY17 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES13
General Fund Expenditures
by Category
CATEGORY
FY15 ACTUAL
FY16 BUDGET
FY16 ESTIMATES
FY17 PRELIMINARY ESTIMATES
+/-
$/%
Personnel Services
$28,183,142
$29,391,761
$29,324,224
$30,664,872
$1,273,111
4.3%
Supplies
$310,665
$312,732
$296,246
$ (16,486)
-5.3%
Other Services and Charges
$4,251,482
$4,675,954
$4,683,907
$4,666,063
$ (9,891)
-0.2%
Equipment
$53,164 -
Non-Capital Equipment
$5,158,647
$5,075,025
$5,067,072
$4,544,375
$ (530,650)
-10.5%
Debt Service and
Other Uses
$750,000
0.0%
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$38,707,100
$40,205,472
$40,137,935
$40,921,556
$716,084
1.8%

14. FY2017 Expenditure Highlights
Increase in benefit obligations
Budget reduction in supplies, materials and non-capital equipment

15. TOTAL GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEES - 507
Appendix
HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF DEMOGRAPHICS
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EMPLOYEES
Number
Percentage
GENDER DISTRIBUTION
Male
128
25%
Female
379
75%
RACE DISTRIBUTION
American Indian or Alaskan Native 4 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 39 8%
Black or African American
204
40%
Hispanic/Latino
113
22%
White
147
29%

16. FY2017 PERFORMANCE MEASURES GENERAL FUND
Customer Measures
Priorities
FY15
Actual
FY16
Budget
Estimates
FY17
Total Cardholders Q
862,949
1,000,000
961,000
1,100,000
Total Computer Users
1,139,527
1,300,000
980,000
Total Program Attendance
331,687
280,000
358,000
375,000
Total In-House Library Visits
3,911,932
N/A
3,700,000
3,800,00
Total Attendance by Outside Meeting Groups
94,227
54,104
75,000
Total Circulation
4,264,125
4,500,000
5,500,000
People & Technology Measures
Priorities
FY15
Actual
FY16
Budget
Estimates
FY17
Total Open Job Labs – In-depth Assistance Sessions Q
4,975
N/A
5,469
6,000
Total Students Service through Outside School Hours Support
194,533
235,634
250,000
Total Workforce Literacy Classes
22,415
26,825
28,000
Total WiFi Sessions
6,257,752
6,700,000
5,570,000
5,750,000

17. THANK YOU