Public discussion begins Monday on whether it makes sense to consolidate administrative offices of Naper Settlement, Naperville Public Library and city government.
Council members in late 2017 advised City Manager Doug Krieger’s office to look at whether human resources, finance, information technology and communications departments can be consolidated to save money.
The Monday evening City Council workshop will take into consideration only the Naper Settlement portion of potential consolidation.
According to documents prepared for the 6 p.m. workshop, City Council members will discuss future capital funding strategies, the use of Naper Settlement property, communications, efficiencies and consolidation.
Also up for discussion is a move to update the agreement between the city, Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society regarding the outdoor history museum, according to city documents.
The City of Naperville owns the Naper Settlement land and buildings and funds the history museum with $2.9 million annually. The city does not approve hiring of employees or individual salaries, and funding for the museum is approved as part of the city’s annual budget process.
It’s unclear how many Naper Settlement administrative positions could be affected by any consolidation.
Recommendations for potential cost savings and consolidation are expected by December, according to city documents.
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