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9 <br /> <br />will need to scale back the activities that were previously supported by these <br />consultants, especially for areas requiring specific technical expertise, such as <br />Johnson Aviation for advising on matters related to the Federal Aviation <br />Administration (FAA) for the Livermore airport. <br /> <br />These items were recommended because, while some of these contracts provide <br />critical guidance on important issues, such as the Rincon contract for Climate Action <br />Plan (CAP) 2.0 support, the impacted contracts are deemed non-essential when <br />compared to other City programs and funding needs. <br /> <br />Library and Recreation Services - $2.05 million total savings <br /> <br />4. Reduce weekly Library hours - $890,000 Year 1, $1.09 million Year 2 <br />This reduction would close the library, which is currently open seven days a week, <br />for two days per week. Fewer library hours would impact access to library materials, <br />programs, services and facilities. Additionally, this reduction includes a 50% <br />reduction to library collections, both physical and print, further limiting access to <br />library materials. Organizational impacts include the release of many temporary <br />employees and elimination of 3.0 FTE personnel positions, 1.0 FTE of which is <br />currently vacant. <br /> <br />This item is recommended because it is one of the largest overall reduction options, <br />saving more than $1.0 million annually starting in Year 2 by reducing, but not <br />eliminating, a highly valued community service. If this item were removed from <br />consideration, it would be very challenging to achieve the necessary overall cost <br />reductions. The recommendation reflects the intent to balance the community’s <br />strong interest in preserving library services against the need for budget savings. <br /> <br />5. Combine Library & Recreation Service Desks - $320,000 Year 1, $330,000 Year 2 <br />This reduction would modify the current service desk model at the Library to create a <br />single desk for both library and recreation-related inquiries from the public. <br />Community impacts should be minimal, since fewer service desks and counters <br />could increase wait times but should ultimately enhance overall service with one- <br />stop access. Organizationally, this change would eliminate 2.5 FTE personnel <br />positions, all currently vacant. The loss of this Library staffing, combined with the <br />reduction of funding for human services, civic arts and youth grants, recommended <br />below, will necessitate the pause of the Civic Arts and Human Services <br />commissions. <br /> <br />This reduction is recommended because it primarily leverages existing staff <br />vacancies while creating operational efficiencies. <br /> <br />6. Restructure Recreation Programs & Events - $610,000 Year 1, $630,000 Year 2 <br />This change will convert adult sports (softball, basketball, bocce) to athlete- <br />organized programs, and streamline overall recreation and special event offerings. <br />Page 11 of 40