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~O In June 2004, the BOCC approved hiring a library consultant to provide recommendations on the size needed for a library headquarters facility for Grange County and guidelines on co-locating library facilities using professional library standards and community needs, Dale Caddis, retired Director of Durham County Public Library was engaged as the consultant. Her final report was delivered on September .30, 2004 and is attached. The Task Farce members and consultant have thoroughly investigated the charge and reviewed the consultant's report and recommendations. Members have worked very diligently to provide this report in a short period of time. Below ar'e the recommendations that we are making: 1) That Orange County adopt a fang range library facility plan that takes into consideration the needs of the entire county and is based on 20 year population projections, (Long-Range Libr aty Facility Plarttring, Recon:mettdatiatt #1, pgs 11-13) 2) That the Orange County Public Library develop a comprehensive 3 - 5 year strategic action plan that places priority on achieving a vision of countywide equitable library services and resources for all citizens of Orange County. (Long-Rattge Libraryy Facility Planning, Reconunettdation #l, pg 1.3) :3) That a new Orange County Central Library be constructed in the vicinity of Hillsborough, a central location for the County, The recommended size range of the facility is between 30,000 - 65,000 square feet based on the equations provided by the consultant using design population estimates for 2025. (Long-Rattge Z,ibt~aty Facility Plattttittg, Reconuttendatiot: #3, pgs 13-17) Pursuant to our charge, the Task Force investigated the advantages and disadvantages of a ca-heated facility on the DTCC site in Waterstone. Advantages:. - The site is centrally located and would be convenient to the needs of'the total county population; - A substantial synergy between DTCC students and county residents would be realized; - The tax burden would be reduced through facility cost sharing and co-use of the land; - Users of fihe new facility would have access to a larger, broader collection. Public library patrons would have access to other DTCC resources; students would have access to a significantly larger collection; - The dual collections of a combined public and canrmunity college library would etuich the experience of students in the proposed middle college high school program; Disadvantages: - There are unresolved issues related to DTCC restrictions /expectations about maximum square footage far a new library facility; - Concerns have been expressed about the loss of the Orange County Public Library from Central Hillsborough;