HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_0336 (2)Gaulden described two library designs. He noted they both eliminated the present
bookmobile structure (former maintenance building). In addition, both designs used the existing
shelving. The following describes Gaulden's proposals.
1. Add Two (2) Floors to the Existing Buildin This plan would add two floors of 14,076
square feet of space to the rear of the building. This sq, footage plus the existing 17,792 footage
would provide the 46,000 sq. ft. of space. Messick said the downside of this plan would be the
necessary closing of the library for approximately two months. In addition, he said that while
construction was occurring, the safety of the staff and the public would be of concern. He said it
would take longer to remodel the library than to rebuild, and that dust and noise would be factor
during the entire process.
Cost Estimate:
New:
28,000sfx$130sf=
$3,640,000
Existing:
17,792 sfx $40 sf=
711,680
Special:
Demolition
100,000
Openings in wall, 13 x $12,000
156,000
Seismic Connection
40,000
A/C, add 20 tons
100,000
New Stair & Elevator
30,000
New Metal Roof - 31,868 sf x $9 sf
286.800
Furnishings, fixtures &
equipment5,064,480
Data hookup
55_,000
Bidding contingency
250,000500.000
1.302.000
563366,48
Timeline: new portion
at 14 months and existing at 4 months
= 18 months
2. New Building Gaulden said the new building would try to pick up the character of"Main
Street," e.g., arched windows, a brick facade, and a metal roof The new building would consist of
three levels, with the lower section housing the maintenance and mechanical areas.
Mashburn said the existing library building could be used to house other county departments,
if this option were chosen. He mentioned the structure's close proximity to the Hall of Justice, and
he said the mapping and tax offices could move to the library building.
Cost Estimate
Building 46,000 sf x $125 sf = 5,750,000
Furnishings, fixtures & equipment 46,000 sfx $12 sf= 552,000
Data hookup 200,000
Bidding contingency 500.000
If lower level is hulled for future expansion, add $125,000 L7-002.00
Timeline: 14 months
Messick said the present library already had enough equipment, books, and other items to
fill a 30,000 sq. foot building.
A discussion then occurred and most commissioners seemed to favor a new building,
county would only have $5.6 million during the projected construction year. Commissioner Johnson, however, questioned where the remaining money would be found since the