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Develop a master space plan to expand and update Manistee County Library for next 20-25 years needs, addressing physical deficiencies and historic preservation. The plan includes cost model and strategies for fundraising. The community needs improved accessibility, meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, public computing, youth area, and staff workspace. The cost estimation for the project ranges from $2.8 to $3 million. Next steps involve public and private financing feasibility studies and capital campaign planning.
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Manistee County Library Master Space Plan December 2013 Quinn Evans Architects & GMB Architecture and Engineering
2012 Strategic Master Plan • One of the Five Main Goals • Over the next 3-7 years have a capital campaign and/or a bond proposal to expand and modernize where needed, including second floor bathroom in the main branch. • Strategies Identified : • Prepare and asset inventory • Develop a plan for capital improvements expansion and space utilization • Conduct a fundraising feasibility study
The First Step • has been successfully completed. • Develop a Master Space Plan that will allow the library to support the community needs for the next 20-25 years by providing a public center for information, programs, books, media, study and collaboration spaces. • Develop a Master Space Plan that addresses the physical deficiencies of the existing building: aged HVAC system, safety concerns, and lack of accessibility. • Develop a Master Space Plan that preserves and enhances the historic character of Carnegie Library which contributes to the historic character of downtown of Manistee that residents and visitors value. • Develop a Project Cost Model for implementation of the plan that gives realistic guidance for the amount of private and public funds that will be needed to support the renewal and renovation of the library.
Community Needs • that a Renewed Library Will Support • Accessibility modifications to meet ADA. • Additional meeting room space. • Increased collaborative and study space. • Improved public computing area. • Improved youth area and service for youth. • Improved staff workspace and technology.
Main Level • ADA Circ. Desk • ADA Shelving • Public Computing • Restored Columns • New HVAC System
Upper Level • ADA Shelving • Enlarged Meeting • Room • Periodical Reading • Room • Youth Work Room • ADA Restroom • Restored Skylight • and Gallery Ceiling
Lower Level • New Meeting Room • ADA Restroom • Dense Shelving • Staff Break Room • Server Room • New Work Islands and work stations • Raised Ceiling and added Daylighting
Cost Model • By professional cost estimator • Includes all construction costs • Subcontractor markup • Overhead & profit • Escalation • Scope Development • Includes all soft costs • Design Fees • Phasing Costs • Owner Contingency • $2.8 to $3 Million for complete project
Next Steps • Today and Tomorrow • Receive County support to move forward with a public and private financing feasibility study. • Complete the capital campaign financing feasibility study to determine the best combination of funding mechanisms to pursue for funding the main library renewal project.
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