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Meaford Public Library Board Sub Committee Agenda April 2026

Meaford Continues OSNGUPL Library Service Agreement

$146,640 (2023 budget)Municipality of MeafordOWEN SOUND & NORTH GREY UNION PUBLIC LIBRARYApril 10, 2026

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Description

The Meaford Public Library Board continues a fee-for-service agreement with the Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, budgeted at $146,640 in 2023, to provide Meaford residents with access to OSNGUPL services under an agreement that began in January 2020 and runs through December 2023 with a two-year renewal option. The agreement includes a pro-rata cost-sharing model and up to 3% automatic annual budget increases.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$146,640 (2023 budget)

Vendor

OWEN SOUND & NORTH GREY UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY

Agency

Municipality of Meaford, Canada

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 10, 2026

Contract Term

Agreement signed January 2020, expires December 2023, with option to extend two years

Renewal Date

2023-12-31

Renewal Info

Current contract signed January 2020 with expiry in December 2023 and a clause allowing a two-year extension. Annual budget increases up to 3% are automatically permitted; the Meaford Public Library Board may approve larger increases on request. Subcommittee options include extending two years, entering an amending agreement to extend to January 1, 2029 or another date, negotiating a new agreement with updated terms, or opting out entirely.

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