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pp' g ~ p. ~ g' the ,summer of X01 ~ the 'difficult insert I~ dro rn items in the book dro ~lurtn ~ ~ r doors were replaced and.: as a resin#, the library has received numerous positive respQ customers: 2 As discussed by the County Manager, AMS Director, and Library Director the options available are: 1) Provide a `drive-by' book drop located at the corner piece of "right-of-way" into the Eno River Parking Deck. Staff has determined the necessary steps (See Option 1 in the attached Analysis) and the capital costs and library service impacts necessary to complete this project. 2) Provide an alternate walkable book drop at the handicapped ramp located on the east side of the building. This option will reduce the area for the collection in the Children's Department. Staff has determined the necessary steps (See Option 2 in the attached Analysis) and the capital costs and library service reductions necessary to complete this project. 3) Clearly mark and have staff monitor use of a "Book Drop" parking spot located along the library parking, next to the handicapped parking places (See Option 3 in the attached Analysis). FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $1,400 was recently spent to replace the interior book drop inserts. Costs of construction and/or building modifications to address Options 1 and 2 vary contingent upon the option chosen. Costs for Options Option 1 - $15,600 plus the unknown cost of the Hillsborough-approved structure Option 2 -Unknown, but expected to be greater than $15,600 plus cost of Hillsborough- approved structure and addressing any potential building structural issues that may arise Option 3 - $150 Options 1 and 2 will also require permit approval by the Town of Hillsborough's Planning Department and Historic District Commission plus any associated costs. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board review and provide direction regarding whether a need exists to accommodate the request of the resident and the preferred Option.