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Main Branch Library Remodel <br /> Project Category: County Capital Project Status: Planned Project Type <br /> Functional Service Support Services Proposed Bid TBD New <br /> Area: Award Date: <br /> Department: Asset Management Starting Date: 7/1/24 Expansion <br /> Services <br /> Project Number: New Completion Date: 6/30/25 Renovation X <br /> Replacement <br /> Project Description/Justification: Since the Main Library opened in <br /> 2010, daily use of the meeting and reading spaces hasincreased by <br /> fifty percent (50%). This corresponds to a twentyfive percent(25%) <br /> increase in program attendance and a fiftyfive percent (55%) increase _ <br /> in material circulation. In anticipation of future growth, $100,000 is 7 <br /> budgeted in Years 6-10 to hire a consultant to evaluate and Fir Hill <br /> recommend interior upgrades to the Main Library in Hillsborough. The <br /> remodel would follow in phases in order to minimize disruption in <br /> service. Funding of$1,100,000 in future years would support <br /> construction, furnishings and equipment. <br /> The remodeling goals are to improve the customer experience by 1) <br /> reducing the number of our service desks, 2) increasing safety sightlines, 3) creating flex-space for study <br /> program use, and 4)enhancing the layout to support increased use of mobile technology. <br /> FINANCIAL SUMMARY <br /> Current Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Five Year 6 <br /> Prior Years Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Year to <br /> Project Budget Funding 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Total Year 10 <br /> Expenses <br /> Professional Services 100,000 <br /> Construction/Repairs/Renovations 880,000 <br /> Equipment/Furnishings 220,000 <br /> Total Project Budget 1,200,000 <br /> Funding Sources <br /> Transfer from General Fund <br /> Available Project Balances <br /> Debt Financing 1,200,000 <br /> Total 1,200,000 <br /> Impact on Operating Budget <br /> Personnel Services <br /> Operations <br /> Recurring Capital <br /> New/Add'1 Revenue <br /> Total Operating Costs <br /> 43 <br />