The Sanibel Public Library District\u2019s board approved the not-to-exceed millage rate and budget hearings for fiscal year 2026-27 during its recent monthly meeting.<\/p>\n
On July 23, the district\u2019s Board of Commissioners voted unanimously 5-0 to adopt a tentative operating millage rate of 0.4677 mills, which is lower than the current rate of 0.5000 for fiscal year 2025-26.<\/p>\n
The millage rate can be lowered during the upcoming budget process but not raised.<\/p>\n
Prior to the vote, Sanibel Public Library Executive Director Amber Cox and Assistant Director Danny Hussey presented the proposed draft budget for the upcoming year as \u201ca work in progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chair Linda Uhler, Vice Chair Shelley Greggs, Secretary Chelle Koster Walton, Treasurer Sandra Zahorchak and Commissioner Michelle Walker voted to approve the maximum millage rate.<\/p>\n
Commissioners Ellen Vinciguerra and Sandon Shepard were attending remotely, so they could not vote.<\/p>\n
The budget hearings will be held on Sept. 10 at 5:15 p.m. and Sept. 24 at 5:01 p.m.<\/p>\n
Also at the meeting, the board directed Cox to proceed with approving a proposal with Pulse Point to establish two, level-2 electric vehicle (EV) parking spots in the small garage for EV charging. The agreement requires a five-year commitment and benefits the library with a 5% share of the revenues.<\/p>\n