Mayor Muriel Bowser has requested the Council of the District of Columbia to approve the reprogramming of $500,000 from the Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds Non-Lapsing Collections Account of the DC Public Library. This reallocation is aimed at funding project management services necessary for the implementation of a new Integrated Library System (ILS). The funds will be transferred from the Library Books account to the Professional Services and Contracts account, which will support the procurement, processing, and cataloging of library materials associated with the ILS. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) has reviewed the request and confirmed that it will not negatively impact the library's budget or the District's financial plan.

The resolution emphasizes that this reprogramming is a strategic decision based on changes in managerial priorities and is not intended to restore any previous budget cuts or alter existing allocations. With a total budget of $4,780,431.78 for the library collections account and available funds of $1,106,885, the reallocation is designed to enhance the operational efficiency of the DC Public Library. By ensuring adequate resources for the successful implementation of the ILS, the resolution aims to modernize library services and improve community access to information.