CF-Cozby Library-CS 941004DATE:
TO:
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RE:
Also Library Furniture
8-5 -94
The original bid for library furnishings was for $208,002.78. This did not include the items to
be purchased using the state contact, which are estimated to cost $32,000.00. We had three
alternates: (1) custom coloring for the children's shelving, (2) two benches for the lobby and
(3) a different chair for the children's public area. We had a balance of $10,240.81 with the
addition of those items. At this time, approximately $7,000.00 of the remaining money is
earmarked to pay the architect for the new design of the children's area..
As you know, after the original interior design proposal, we asked the architects to design a
different, more appealing children's area. Also the city council suggested we complete the entire
building, instead of only 23,000 square feet. Both these projects add to the cost. We do not
have an exact figure on what the changes in the children's area will cost as far as the actual
construction. Gary Sieb has been told that to finish the building, it will cost around $100,000
dollars.
It needs to be determined how the unfinished space will be used. As you know, my preference
would be that this space be used for storage of city documents. It is my understanding that
several departments are renting space for storage of materials. If all departments were to use
this space for storage, it would save the city money they are currently spending on rent. There
would not have to be money spent on remodeling the area for offices now and then remodeling
it back into a library. It also is a lot easier to move boxes than people. Another area of concern
is the noise problem that may be created due to the fact that the temporary wall in the new
facility does not reach the ceiling so sound would carry back and forth. Other concerns would
be access to the other departments or organizations as well as the number of parking spaces
needed.
Until some of the above items have been determined, I cannot have a firm figure on the total
outstanding costs involved with the library project. I do feel it is misleading to attribute all the
costs for the project to the library if the space is being finished out for other uses. Obviously,
we do want to make the best use of the space in the most cost effective manner. I will keep you
apprised of any new developments.
I would like to recommend that since this contingency money for construction is closely related
to the furnishings, that these be combined into one tickler. Thank you for your consideration of
this request.
10/4/94