Detroit library heads off closures. (Detroit News, 5/20/2011)
Excerpt: A month ago, Detroit Public Library officials warned finances were so bleak they may have to close up to 18 of its 23 branches and lay off most staffers.
The message today: Never mind.
In a dramatic about-face, the system's Chief Administrative Officer Tim Cromer now says he's going to recommend to library commissioners today that they don't need to lay off any staffers or close any branches this year.
Why the turnaround? More math problems.
Last week, officials scaled back the closure list after The Detroit News pointed out they misinterpreted tax collection estimates.
Now, Cromer acknowledged the library forgot to factor in savings from the loss of 70 staffers to layoffs and retirements this spring.
That saves the system $3 million, bringing payroll to $21.2 million for the upcoming budget year starting in July. The library's total budget is about $38 million.
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