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Renton City Hall
Council Conference Room, 7th Floor
October 17, 5:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice-Chair Erica Richey called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
In Attendance
Members: Laurie Beden, Lynne King, Erica Richey, Catherine Ploue-Smith, Suzi Ure
City of Renton Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Peter Renner, Diane Wagner �
KCLS Staff: Angelina Benedetti
II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was modified to move the guest speaker between Oral Communications/ Public
Comments and Board Communications. A motion was made by Suzi Ure, seconded by Lynne
King, to approve the modified agenda. All were in favor, motion carried, modified agenda
approved.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Lynne King made a motion, seconded by Suzi Ure, to approve the September minutes with
corrections. All were in favor, motion carried, corrected minutes approved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/ PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
V. BOARD COMMUNICATIONS
Terry Higashiyama introduced Dr. Linda Smith. Dr. Smith told the Board she has been a
Renton resident since the early 80's, she feels Renton is a dear part of her life and enjoys
being a resident. Retired after 35 years in the corporate life, she now pursues more personal
passions. She is a Pastor at Mary Magdalene church in Seattle and works with homeless
woman with children. Mary's Place was established in 1999 in response to homeless
women's cry for a complete resource center. She mentioned they have been looking for a
place to open a day center in or near Renton and have been working with Renton's Human
Services department to look at options.
They have come up with a phased proposal with a day center being phase-one and a short-
term, overnight facility as phase two. They would like a place where woman can work on
resources,take showers, wash clothes, get a meal, and if need be, retreat to a church for the
evening. This would be a place to make connections and maintain a sense of hope.
Peter Renner talked about the SCORE jail collaboration which left available a secure space for
such a place in Renton City Hall. People would first go through a screening process then come
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to the City via a church. The facility would hold approximately 25 - 30 people at a time. The
space would need renovations such as carpet, electrical, and paint. It is thought that some of
the renovations, such as the painting, could be accomplished with volunteers. The group is
raising funds for other renovations and hope to have the space up and running sometime in
February of 2013.
VI. CITY REPORT/Terrv Hi�ashivama "' Peter Renner
Peter talked about the second Library Open House/Meeting held yesterday, October 16, at
Renton City Hall. Bill Ptacek, KCLS Director, and Greg Smith, KCLS Facilities Director, were on
hand along with City representatives Doug Jacobson, Peter Renner, Chip Vincent and others.
Chip Vincent facilitated the discussions, which was a little different from the first open house
where it was set up more to get ideas from the public as to what information they want out
' the meetings.
Peter talked about the engineering work,the design process, schedules and the physical
attributes of site, such as the water survey and structural inspections. They are looking at
accurately locating utilities, the soil bearing capacity, and alternate methods for
strengthening the structure. No one knows all the possibilities but they all are looking for the
best approach with the best results with the least expenditures. �
In regards to the Highlands Library, Peter talked about the traffic-flow options and how the
building is set back more due to the width dictated by the parking structures, which pushes
the library more to the northwest than thought. He mentioned that Sunset Lane will be part
of phase two of the development. He also mentioned that eight residents have yet to be
relocated although housing has been secured. November's open house/meeting will
include engineering updates.
VII. KCLS REPORT/ANGELINA BENEDETTI
Angelina handed out information related to the Sikh Culture and said there was a workshop
held on October 14. There will be another workshop on October 20 at the Crossroads
Community Center.
Angelina distributed information related to the Preliminary Budget/ Board Forum scheduled
for early November.
Angelina passed around a copy of the KCLS Capital Improvement Plan, Eight Year Plan and
said she will see about getting each board member a copy.
Angelina talked about the Newcastle Library, which is scheduled to open December 8.
Invitations to the preview party will be mailed soon.
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VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS I,
Future Design Meetings/ Board assignments for the official record:
Highlands: Erica Richey, Suzi Ure
Downtown: Catherine Ploue-Smith, Lynne King
IX. OLD BUSINESS
A question was asked about the comments from yesterdays Open House/ Meeting and when
they would be posted to the City website. Terry advised they will be uploaded shortly along
with comment cards which are now available online. The agenda for the upcoming Open
House/ Meeting will also be posted on the�vebsite soon.
X. NEW BUSINESS
Terry advised the Annual Report from the Board to the Renton Council will be due soon and
that possibly a retreat should be scheduled sometime in January or February of 2013.
XI. INFORMATION
The group briefly talked about the Cedar River Salmon Journey handout and the volunteers at
the different stations around the area who are talking to people and answering questions
about the salmon runs. One location is the Renton Library in Liberty Park.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Erica, seconded by Catherine, to adjourn the October meeting. All
were in favor, motion carried, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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NEXT REGULAR MEETINGS
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Renton City Hall,Council Conference Room,7"'Floor
Telephone 425.430.6574
DECEMBER MEETING
Wednesday,December 19,2012,5:30 p.m.
Renton City Hall,Council Conference Room,7th Floor
Telephone 425.430.6574
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Terry Higashiyama Kevin Milosevich
Community Services Administrator Police Department Chief
, Thank you for meeting with us on July 19,2012 regarding the proposed plan for the REACH Center of
Hope,a day center and overnight shelter for homeless women and children. The site proposed in this
project is for the Day center purpose only as families will be housed in local churches, and other suitable
housing sites.
Our goal is that no family sleeps on the street.With the increased need for housing,the plan is a
• temporary intervention geared toward filling the gap until more long term housing can be obtained for
those who are homeless and on waiting listings.
Attached you will find our final proposal submitted for the appropriate approval.
As detailed in our plan,we will be totally funded by volunteers and donations. Therefore we are seeking
support from the City of Renton on startup cost.Any assistance you can give or provide to us will be
most appreciated.
We realize you must discuss this proposal with appropriate approval sources. Please put the matter
before them at the next meeting and contact me with their decision.
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• ContentsOverview................................................................................................................................................4
TheNeed..............................................................................................................................................................4
OurMission.........................................................................................................................................................5
Purpose................................................................................................................................................................5
Locationand Hours of Operation....................................................................................................................6
DayCenter...........................................................................................................................................................6
Emergency Overnight Accommodation...................................................................................................6
Services.....................................................................................................................................................................6
DayCenter...........................................................................................................................................................6
Emergency Overnight Accommodation...................................................................................:...............7
Personnel and Organizational Structure......................................................................................................8
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................8
Oversight..............................................................................................................................................................9
DailyLead............................................................................................................................................................9
Volunteers........................................................................................................................................................10
CaseManager..................................................................................................................................................10
. Support Guild..................................................................................................................................................11
AdvisoryCouncil............................................................................................................................................11
Funding..................................................................................................................................................................12
RevenuePlan...................................................................................................................................................12
Budget................................................................................................................................................................12
Community Integration and Support.........................................................................................................13
Outcomes...............................................................................................................................................................13
Appendix1: Sample Daily Schedule............................................................................................................14
Appendix2: 2012 - 2013 Budget.............................................................................................................:...15
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Overview �
The Need
These are tough times in our nation, and our city is not exempt from feeling the pain that
comes with these tough times.The struggling economy,increases in foreclosures,lack of
affordable housing and underemployment have put many people out of their homes. Many
of us have seen homeless people on the streets or sleeping under a freeway overpass.What
many do not realize is that almost half of the homeless people in Washington are families
with children. Families that can't hold onto their homes find themselves surviving by
spending the nights in motels.When they have spent all of their money they turn to
shelters.
Women with children are in a particularly difficult predicament.There are not enough
shelters for families in King County to provide for the increasing number of families in
need. Families can wait as long as 3 weeks to find room in area shelters.So when the •
shelters are full,they often sleep in their cars, on buses,at the airport or in Emergency
Rooms.
How many families are affected by homelessness?In September 2009,the National
Coalition for Homelessness estimated that in the United States around 1.35 million people
from 600,000 families will experience homelessness every day,while 3.8 million more will
live in "precarious housing situations."i Or, of every 200 children in America, 3 will be
homeless today and more than double that number will be at risk for homelessnessii,
During the 2009-2010 school year,the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
identified nearly 22,000 homeless children attending public schools in Washington state.i�i
That does not include the uncounted children whose families haven't accessed school
assistance.
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� Our Mission
The faith communities of Renton desire to come alongside homeless women and their
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Renton Ecumenical Association of Churches REACH is workin w'
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and other community organizations to find a way to be gracious and effective allies and
, advocates for those marginalized through lack of resources and care.
Our mission is to restore hope and wholeness to the lives of marginalized women and
' children by providing safe, stable,and dignified daytime resources and overnight
accommodations.
We will partner with practitioners in the field to connect vulnerable families with the
�� resources they need and to support them as they move back to long-term and sustainable
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Purpose
REACH Center of Hope offers respite, companionship and encouragement for homeless
women and their children in the city of Renton.
It is our aim,through the provision of a day center, emergency overnight accommodation,
connection to vital services and consistent case management to accompany and support
women and their children as they move from homeless to long-term, sustainable housing
and support.
We are grateful for the partnership of the city of Renton in providing space in Ciry hall for a
start-up shelter. It is our hope and plan that once established we move to a larger, more
stable facility.
� The following operating procedures provide the framework for this project.
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Location and Hours of Operation
Day Center
Monday through Friday: 8am- 5pm
Last check-in will be at 4pm
Ciry of Renton City Hall, Floor PZ
1055 S. Grady Way, Renton,
WA 98057
Access via the main lobby.
Capacity -to be determined upon completion of Emergency Plan by the City of Renton and
by availability of beds in overnight spaces.
Emergency Overnight Accommodation
Provided by local churches and community spaces
Accessed through REACH Center of Hope Day Center
5pm to 8am daily including weekends �
Services
Day Center
Services will include
• Hot breakfast and lunch
• Personal hygiene, showers, and laundry
• Mail and phone service
• Liaison with emergency accommodation
• Shelter referral
• Support circles and individual support
o Budgeting and finance
o Healthy eating habits
o Medical care
o Helping adults with job applications,resumes, and cover letters
o Access to community resources
o Assisting with child care
o Connection to school and education resources •
o Spiritual support and encouragement
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� • Clothing distribution
• Computer service for employment connections
• Case management.
Referral will come from the 211 Connection, Catholic Community Services, and local
churches.
Energy will be focused on making meaningful connections with vital community resources
and supporting family life.
Group time will be offered each day
Guidelines and expectations for the center will be set by our staff and clients on the first
few days.All newcomers will receive orientation regarding rules and expectations prior to
participation in services.
Following this initial discussion,group time will include topics in the three areas below:
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• Human Services
o Connecting families with resources and expertise in the community
• The Arts
o Led by volunteers
o Examples: Book groups,yarn and fabric crafts, drawing, film viewing
and discussion, etc.
• Group Support
o Based on needs, i.e.,health, mental health, spiritual and other
necessary support.
A sample Daily Schedule can be found in Appendix 1.
Emergency Overnight Accommodation
• Transport to and from the day center
• Overnight hosts
• Sleeping space and beds/mattresses
• Storage of personal items
• Dinner and breakfast
• • Family time support .
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Personnel and Organizational Structure
Overview
We benefit from the experience, connections and proven skills of those who have come
together to undertake this ministry to homeless women and their children.
• As a project of REACH we draw on considerable experience and credibility.
o REACH has functioned in the Renton Community for more than 40 years
serving those who are most vulnerable within our community.
o REACH is in active communication with more than 30 churches and about
the same number of Social Service and Community Agencies. They have the
mission and the ability to solicit interest and galvanize resources and energy
around this project.
o As the founder and ongoing supporter of Area of Renton Interfaith Shelter
Endeavor (ARISE), REACH has undertaken a similar project with recognized
success. •
o REACH is able to provide important administrative support and the
necessary financial structure and backing to get this project off the ground.
• The REACH Center of Hope board draws directly on the expertise of Catholic
Community Services and Renton Housing Authority. The Center's board members
have proven partnership with other vital community agencies including the City of
Renton, Communities in Schools of Renton and ARISE.
• Our Leadership Team of Linda Smith, REACH Center of Hope Chair, and Maggie
Breen, REACH Chair,bring with them extensive experience in working with our
homeless population,as the homeless find what they need to be able to move
toward healthy and sustainable long-term housing and support.
o They are well-qualified academically,bringing with them a deep
understanding of human development and needs.
o They have between them extensive organizational and inter-personal
experience in addressing homelessness through their work at Mary's Place,
Mental Health Chaplaincy,The Salvation Army and ARISE. •
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committed to,the City of Renton and the well-being of its residents.
�versight
The REACH Center of Hope is managed by a voluntary board.
Person Affiliation Center of Hope Position
Rev. Linda Smith Sky Center for Spiritual Living Chair
Church of Mar Ma dalene
Maggie Breen REACH Director Vice Chair
St Andrew Presb terian Church
TBD Financial Secreta
Sall Cummin s St Luke's E isco al Church Volunteer Coordinator
Mar pown S Center for S iritual Livin Volunteer Coordinator
Dwi ht ackson Catholic Communi Services Pro ram Develo ment
Susan Millender S Center for S iritual Livin Marketin Communication
• Lisa Fabatz Renton Housin Authorit Outreach
TBD Fund Develo ment
Dave Gilles ie Facili
TBD Resource Mana ement
Daily Lead
On-site supervision of volunteers will be provided by the Daily Lead.
This role will function in shifts:
Shift 1: 7:30am - 12:30pm
Shift 2: 12:OOpm - 6:OOpm
Linda Smith and Maggie Breen will be among the regular Daily Leads.
All Daily Leads will be Ministry of Presence Trainers.
Job Descriptions are contained in our Personnel Manual.
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Volunteers �
Companionship to our clients at REACH Center of Hope will be provided by volunteers.
There will be 3 volunteers on-site at any given time.
This role will function in shifts
Shift 1: 8:OOam- 10:OOam
Shift 2: 10:OOam- 12:OOpm
Shift 3: 12:OOpm- 2:OOpm
Shift 4: 2:OOpm-4:OOpm
Shift 5: 4:OOpm - 6:OOpm
All volunteers will receive Ministry of Presence training and are responsible to the Daily
Lead for their shift.
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One volunteer will always be present at the REACH Center of Hope front desk.
Clients may report to the Ciry Hall lobby desk and the volunteer on duty will contact the
Center of Hope Desk so that an escort may be sent to collect and escort clients to the Center
of Hope.
Job Descriptions are contained in our Personnel Manual
Case Manager
A Case Manager will be available on-site every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-.1pm.
Clients may sign up on Mondays and Wednesdays for appointments with the Case Manager.
Case Manager Job Description is contained in our Personnel Manual.
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� Support Guild
A group of volunteers who agree to pay attention to ongoing ad hoc support needs of the ;
Day Center and liaise with our churches and community agencies to meet these needs.
The board or Daily Lead may contact the point person of the support guild with specific ad
hoc needs. .
Advisory Council
A council will be invited to gather at least annually to assist the board in paying attention to
the voices of the stakeholders not directly represented on the executive board.
Sustainabiliry can occur only when oversight and management of the Center of Hope is fully
participatory of all those affected, but especially those that the center is intended to serve.
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Revenue Plan
As a project of REACH all financials will initially be overseen and managed by REACH. The
REACH Center of Hope's Executive Board will have access to women's center accounts
through their Financial Secretary.
As a non-profit, REACH will receive all donations.The Women's Center Financial Secretary
will account for Day Center spending as per budget and will provide a monthly budget and
annual report to the REACH board.
Donations and funding will be solicited and accepted from churches, individual donors and
organizations.
A semiannual fundraising event will be held every April and October. •
A Kick-Off Fund Raising Event will be held October 27, 2012 at Renton First United
Methodist Church.
Budget
Our budget is still in process and is contingent upon a location. We will be supported 90%
by volunteers. Our limited staff will be that of Case Management at a cost of approximately
$6500 per year operating on a two-day-per-week criterion.
Ongoing operating budget items include telephone,computer, food and other resources
and we anticipate that these will mostly come by donation.
For start-up and 2012 - 2013 operating budgets,see Appendix 2.
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� Community Integration and Support
As a project of REACH,monthly reports will be made to the REACH Board and REACH will
promote community partnership and suppart.
A monthly Community Breakfast will be held on-site to which organizations and
� community partners,existing and potential,will be invited.
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3rd Thursday of the month starting October 18.
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Breakfast
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Conversation led by families
Wrap-up
Outcomes
� Qur goal is to support the movement of women and their families from homelessness to
long-term, sustainable housing and support.
�I The number of wamen who come in and are served will be the major measuring point.
We will track numbers and progress via intake, connection to vital services,and case
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Appendix 1: Sample Daily Schedule
REACH Center of Hope-Day Center for Women and Children
8:OOAM- 9:OOAM BREAKFAST
9:OOAM -9.30AM COMMUNITY MEETING
� 9:30AM- 10:30AM ACCESS TO RESOURCES
Q 10:30AM - 12:30AM MAKING CONNECTIONS
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�u 12:30 AM - 1:30AM LUNCH
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a 1:OOPM - 2:OOPM MAKING CONNECTIONS
� Z:OOPM - 3:30PM GROUP TIME
� 3:30PM -4:OOPM AFTER SCHOOL SNACK
4:OOPM - 5:30PM HOMEWORK FAMILY SUPPORT
5.30PM- 6:OOPM CLEAN UP
Community meeting
A check-in,making sure tasks and agenda for the day is set and clear,housekeeping.
Access to Resources
Information, news and sharing on strategies for finding support required and resources •
available.
Making Connections
Working together, individually,with case manager, and one-on one with other counselors,
to make connections with resources. The center will provide a space to which we can invite
representatives from our community resources/organizations (e.g., DSHS, CISR,Mental
Health Resources, Health Point, Financial Management Practitioners). Individual case
management and other ongoing services in a client's life will be looped into and paid
attention to in all the care that is offered at the REACH Day Center, so that our assistance
and support will be as effective and efficient as possible.
Group Time
Group activities focused on the arts,human services or group support. �
Homework and Family Support
Time spent supporting kids and family life.
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Item Amount Source
INCOME
Donatian 1,040 St Andrew Presb terian Church I
Donation 5,000 CCS for start-u not sala
Danation 5,000 Private Donar 401. sala
Other Potential Funders Churches
Individual Donors
Organizatians
Boeing Employees Cammunity Fund
Micrasoft
Castca
Puget's Sound Energy Foundation
Paccar
Sam's Club
Muckleshaot
Ci af Renton
Fundraisin event 15,0001 Communi
TOTAL INCOME 26,000
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Renovation 18,048.89 Pra bona contractors,donation
Paint Danations
Frid e Freezer 1,500 Donations
Furniture Donations
Phane Donations
Com uter ponation
Wireless Start u 400 Income
Printer Danation from S Center
Office Su lies Donations Income
TOTAL START UP EXPENSE 19,94$.89
ONGOI1tTG OPERATING EXPENSES
PERSONNEL SERViCES
Salar -Case Man er b,240 Individual donation SAPC and 001
Benefits Nil
�PERAT�NG EXPENSES
Of�ce Su Iies 500
Food b,000 Donations to be solicited first
Telecommunications 1,320 Incame
Re airs Maintenance 2,000 Income danations
Posta e
Rent and Utilities
� Limited Liabili insurance 200 Incame
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�Institute for Children and Poverty.(2008)."National Data on Family Homelessness."From
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Homelessness."Retrieved September 21. Taken from
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Rina Singh (Children's Book) (Children's Book)
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W.Owen Cole and Piara Singh Sambhi Wing Luke Museum
Being Sikh in a Western World
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Hate crimes shake a nation to its core,as did the recent murder of
six Sikh worshipers in Wisconsin. Knowledge and understanding
can help in the healing process. Sikhs are among the many religious
and cultural groups that enrich life in King County.You may have
seen Sikh men wearing turbans and beards in your community or
workplace.Come learn the meaning behind Sikh traditions in a
welcoming environment.Join presenter Jasmit Singh to learn about
this rich and vibrant community. Bring your curiosity and questions.
Reasonable accommodation forindividuals with For information please email jacavinta@kcls.org or ca11425.369.3454.
disabilities is available;please contact the library
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connecting us all.
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' On June 15, President Obama signed an executive order that grants certain undocumented
immigrant youth protection from deportation and could benefit an estimated 800,000
young people across the United States and an estimated 40,000 in Washington State.
Under the DREAM Act, eligible youth can receive work permits for two years, with the
possibility of renewal. To qualify, young people need to prove they came to the U.S.
before the age of 16, have tived here continuously for more than five years, are under the
age of thirty, are enrolled in or have graduated from high school, and have not committed
a serious misdemeanor, multiple misdemeanors or a felony. While the DREAM Act is not a
path to citizenship or a legislative solution, there is considerable misunderstanding in the
I community about what this really means and who qualifies. Washington New Americons
(WNA) hosted a town hall-style meeting to educate the community about the
announcement and KCLS provided the venue for three of these meetings.
S eakin on behalf of the Board of Trustees, Robin McClelland addressed a throng of over
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650 people at Duvall Library's opening on August 25. Prior to the opening ceremony,
� residents participated in a symbotic, hand-to-hand transfer of books from the old library
to the new Library across the street. In her remarks, King County Council member Kathy
Lambert pointed out the new Library's geothermal mechanical system, green roof and
connection to King County's expanded I-NET fiber optic data network. She also
acknowledged KCLS for its participation in the national Safe Place program.
GOVERNMENT RELATI� •
On November 6, West Hill residents wilt vote on whether to annex to the City of Renton. •
This area of unincorporated King County includes the current and future sites of Skyway
Library. The City Council will have to take into consideration whether a sales tax incentive
offered by the State of Washington will be sufficient to offset the significant costs of
providing services.
North Highline annexation is atso on the November ballot as residents will vote whether
to join the City of Burien. The vote has implications for KCLS since the Board of Trustees
postponed capital improvements to the White Center and Boulevard Park Libraries
pending election outcome. The two libraries are directly adjacent to the annexation area.
The City of Burien will discuss library services at its meeting on September 17. The King
County Assessor's office has reported that property values in the annexation area have
dropped twelve percent compared to a nine
percent drop for the greater Burien area.
OTHER
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The KCLS Foundation, Puget Sound Energy and �
Friends of the Auburn Library hosted a preview
event at the newly expanded and renovated
Auburn Library on September 5. One hundred
guests enjoyed the new building and views onto
the park.
�uy, ��J_., I�+, I (I to r)Joan Mason,Friends of the Auburn Library; •
"x� I �I � KC LS CAP ITAL Nanry Colson,former Aubum Library Advisory
I' Board member;and Bill Ptacek,KCLS Director.
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PLAN PROJECTS
View all at http://www.kcls.or�/bond/or sign up here to
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Projects!
Upcoming Dates
The next Planning Committee Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 18, 12pm at
the Mercer Island Librarv.
The next Finance Committee Meeting takes place on Tuesday, October 30, 4pm at
the Woodmont Librarv.
The next KCLS Board of Trustees Meetin� takes place on Tuesday, October 30, 5pm at
the Woodmont Librarv.
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The King County Library System (KCLS) is holding community meetings
to discuss proposed strategic plans and budget allocations for the
coming year. It is an opportunity for public discussion to help shape the
way KCLS provides service in libraries,online and in the community.
2013 Budget priorities include:
• Effectively delivering service goals
• Enhancing print and digital collections
• Providing innovative technology, software and equipment
• Maintaining current staffing costs as KCLS implements its Services Strategy
• Sustaining quality libraries through responsible fiscal management
• Conserving revenue to cover annual operating expenses for several years to come
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Please join in the conversation:
Monday,November 5, 7pm Wednesday,November 7,2pm
Kenmore Library Sammamish Library
6531 NE 181st Street 825 228th Avenue SE
Kenmore 98028 Sammamish 98075
425.486.8747 425.392.3130
Wednesday,November 7,7pm Thursday, November 8,7pm
Lake Hills Library Auburn Library
15590 Lake Hills Boulevard 1102 Auburn Way S
Bellevue 98007 Auburn 98002
425.747.3350 253.931.3018
For more information visit www.kcls.org or contact Maria Hatcher,425.369.3233,mshatcher@kcls.org.
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• Keep the current square footage, which is 22,500 sq. ft.
* Leave the current entrar►ce where it is!!!
• leave shell of building as is!!
• Indirect lighting and extra UV protectian is better for books than glass box. Don't
shrink it, because books aren't extinct.
• Keep lots of light, views from inside library of river be(ow, keep the warmth of
wood. Add native design.
• Keep parking on both sides
• Bigger outside area on bridge. Maybe with seating/picnic area in part of it.
• I love walking over the only safe bridge to watch the river with kids.
• Keep the tree on the playground side (the one with bigger twisted bottom trunk and
pink flowers}
, • Large meeting room!
I� • Don't move entrance
I � + Don't need industrial floor laad of 150 (as referred to in the Schematic design
praject report}
• Is M Hull realiy the best choice for a remodel? Can we interview again? Why not?
This is a new location.
o http.tlwww.rrrillerhull.comlhtm/labout.htm .
Mi/ler Hull was unanimously chosen in a competitive selection process over
many other architectural firms with ►ibrary experience.
, Miller Hull is an esta6/ished exper+t in library design, with some outstanding
awards to show for it. The firm spent many haurs gathering input fram
attendees, beginning wiCh a design open house in September of 2011. A
review af the comments from that meeting shows �that a large portion of the
comments are as relevant now as they were then. In addition, KC[S
commissioned Miller Hul►—at KCLS'sole cost- to study the Cedar River site
in advance of the initiative vote in August. Survey, permit, and engineering
work is already underway for the Cedar River site under Miller Hull's
directian. Bringing in a different firm at this point wauld resu/t in a waste of
� thase efforts, and unnecessarily slow the process.
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• It is very important that the entrance be kept at the walking bridge. It would not be �
acceptable to move the entrance to the parking lot. We also must retain the large
meeting rooms, it is one of the reasons many voters chose to keep the library over
the river. We want large spaces. Finally the construction should be done so that the
noise level inside is not "Christmas at the Mall"! We want a low noise library.
• Friends of the library needs visible book shelves for ongoing book sales at both
Highlands and Cedar River. Also needed is storage area for donated books. Please
remember us in the design process.
• Roof line (or false front) — not ?
• Also add another bike rack or 2 because it gets crowded. Make sure the children's
area is fun, warm, open and large enough for story hour and other programs.
• Definitely need large area for Public Information—booklets, brochures, bus
schedules, community news.
• Why not spend the art budget on a very cool railing that will compliment the entry
on the bridge? For instance one with salmon cutouts.
o We take this to be a comment, rather than a question. eut along with all
the other guestions and comments, yours has been forwarded to KCLS. It
will also be forwarded to the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, which has �
a citizen representative on each of the libraries'design committees.
• Keep entrance in current location!
• Keep the current size @ 22,500
• Keep orientation of reading spaces to river and Liberty Park.
• Historical display including 1990 flood
• Cedar River Wi-Fi can be picked up in surrounding park. An un-intended asset.
Keep.
• Do not move library entrance over the river. �
• Keep all the usable space; don't get rid of ineeting space. The library is a community
gathering space and needs all 22,000 sq ft. usable.
• Benefit of Cedar River Library is more usable program space---shrinking by diddling
. with design is not acceptable
� I realize KCLS likes Miller Hull but we're doing a renovation of an iconic structure
unique in the U.S. and I think KCLS needs to take new submissions for architects
who are expert in renovations.
• City: Negotiate from strength with KCLS
• Do not give up library space ,
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• Do not reduce footprint for budget
� • (Reduce special finishes first) Keep primary er�try from south over river (Not saying
exact vestibule—but make something af what the Renton public cares about.)
• We, the 76%, want a say in the design of our updated library-----we do not want the I
doorway changed.
• Wheelchair users do not want it moved either—talk to them yourselves please�
a The City/KCLS is reguired by law to meet all ADA standards, both internal
and external.
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HIGHLANDS LIBRARY DESIGN �
• Reduce Glass to 50% too much glare. This limits use of personal computer—can't
see screen with too much light. Glass make building too noisy because it does not
absorb sound-----KCLS makes glary noisy buildings and ugly shed look.
• Make women's bathrooms bigger. ,
• Make sure recycling bins are visible and convenient
• Remodel current Highlands Library and buy more land. This area has superior traffic
flow. This area is closer to McKnight—current library is used highly by McKnight
students.
• Imagine traffic in the future when ALL of the Highlands areas are re-developed.
• You can't move State Hwy 900 so be smart now with library location.
• Two thirds of Renton or citizens live in Highlands and beyond and will use the
Highlands Library if the traffic flow is comfortable.
• Keep the Highlands Library where it is currently. Make it bigger and buy more land.
Don't fool with traffic on Sunset Blvd. •
• Protect Sunset and 10th and the library corner from high speed vehicle accidents.
• Design needs to respond to Phase I design of Development---not Phase II.
• Come back to us with accurate information—not drawings that are out of date and
information that is out of date.
• We'd like an actual presentation for the Highlands
• Highlands Library location on 900 is a bottleneck of the highest nature for traffic.
Get more land for this library so traffic can flow around the total building. Imagine
when KCLS trucks come to unload and then fire and aid arrive. This location does
NOT work for citizens of Highlands's period!
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• Where will our input go and how will it be used �
o The city has a web page dedicated to informatron on the libraries and all
input and comr»ents are posted there. Additional/y, presentatio»s, a»d (
other updates and relevant links are also posted on the web. The city's home
page rentonwa.gov has a direct link to this web page.
input is alsa shared with appropriate city a»d KCtS staff, architects, and
other involved parties.
• How do we build `trust' with our KCLS partner? (Have one meeting with
KCLS�C'rty�Citizens)
o As per the interlacal agreemen�k KCLS staff along with city staff and
architects will host community open house meetings to discuss design
concepts, programming elements and to present the schematic design for
each library.
� ln addition to the abave open houses, the city has adopted guiding
princip/es that outline additional opportunities for citizen input and updates.
Citizens also have the opportu»ity to provide their input directiy to the KCLS
Board. (h ttp://www.kcls.orp)
• We want ta be assured the partnership is three-way not two-way—in other words
Residents-KCLS-City.
• There are two poir�ts in the ILA (Inter �ocal Agreemer�t} that wo�ld allow citizen
experts to participate—see 4bJ5b. "4b" reads as foliows:
b. 5taff c�f Des�g�Team. The Parties w�ll�c�in���t s�af#the De�ign �"eam:
A "��sign Te�m" wiil h� ��tatalishe� for each library �rv�+�c� t�;
����uc�es th� cc�nsultant team �i�c�udi��g �ppr��ri�fie repr�s�ntat�ves �ra�
the a�ch�t��t and eng�ne�r}, ��l.S s���F, up #+� t�ra City represent�tive
twr� members fr�m t��e RLAB, and or�e memb�r fr�m the R�1�IAC.
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"5b" reads as follows:
b. L�nce construction commen�es, the Construc�ior� Teams will me�t as neede �
but na less than weekly�throu�hout th� r�spective projects.
o Ordinance 5535 was adopted by the Renton City Council in April, 2010
The purpose and the mission statement of the Renton Library Advisory
eoard is as follows:
"The purpose of the Renton LibraryAdvisory eoard is to serve in an advisory
capacity to the City of Renton Mayor and City Council, and to coordinate
with, and provide input to, the King County Library eoard and local library
officials regarding the scope and quality of library services provided by the
King County Library System (KCLS) to the resident of Renton, and to the
extent it is requested to do so, to represent the city's interest before the King
County Cibrary eoard with respect to such services.
At the request of the King County Library System, the board will participate
in studies concerning the need for, acquisition, use, care, maintenance and
disposition of library buildings and all property or equipment pertaining to
or associated with library purposes. !t will review, advise, and make i
recommendations to the King County Library eoard relative to the need for
programs that address the needs of Renton residents, and the promulgation
and enforcement of roles and regulations regarding the use of the library, its
buildings and equipment, and rules of conduct and behavior of those using
the buildings."
Twenty-two residents applied for the five positions initially available, and
twenty were interviewed(there were two no-shows). The five finalists were
appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council in August of
2010. Since that time, we have had two applicants resign because they
moved out of Renton and those positions were filled with the same process.
• Jay please don't read your cell phone when citizens are talking
• This type of input is not what we want, we want City-KCLS-Res to have an open
exchange of questions/answers
• Poor pen by City-- Poor process. Citizens can't get ideas to City in the convoluted
manner. No more station meetings.
• Get information distributed at the table to all and citizens read the information and •
ask questions. No station.
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• Better outreach to (ibrary patrons representing minority/lower income populations.
� • Citizens want question and answer format.
• Consider weekend daytime format and include KCLS
• Have suggestion boxes at the tables and have people fully express themselves ;
• We don't want to lose reversible lane at Sunset (Highlands Library) I'
• Post information on website with all documents posted.
• Email feedback from website with comments posted on web
• Have meetings over the weekends when people can attend—Saturday morning for
example. Especially for Cedar River Library.
• More frequent---once a month is not enough.
• Do not limit to few topics. Get people with design and engineering experience.
• Council expected to approve schematic design without expertise. Interested citizens
are able to provide the expertise.
• KCLS give design �
� � Council not expert enough and validate
• Council not have enough expertise to ask basic questions
• City personnel are directed by staff and staff accepts what KCLS says and city gets
bills second hand and would have to go to arbitration if not agree to them—
Communication up front would prevent this
• We should not take what KCLS puts forward as gospel—we have to be able to
question it at every stage
• Citizens need decision making input because it's our money we already pay�e
5.2 mil tax and 1.8 mil dev svc and residents are well aware of this.
• KCLS recommendations to be questioned at every step. We want a library that
meets our needs—not theirs. KCLS annexation was approved by only a 53 vote
margin. Not a mandate to KCLS. Listen to the people of Renton.
• Where is this communication going? After the deceit of the campaign—we need to
see reports and success in City representing us with KCLS.
• 76% citizens need balanced representation on LAB....4 out of 5 current LAB
members favor Piazza and contributed to Piazza campaign. Do these folks have the
similar expertise of the citizens offering aid on 9/17 City Council meeting. The
• citizens need to be on the Design Team.
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PERM►TS �
• Who pays for the feasibility study done for the Cedar River Library in advance of
election?
o King County Library System (KCLSJ
• Why the rush? Construction cost escalation should not be the primary driver.
o By its very nature, design takes a given amount of time. It's easy for it to
take more time than it should, a far more difficult thing to speed it up.
To the issue of construction costs: None of us can know with certainty
where construction bids wil!come in when the libraries get that far. eut
there are some factors that shouldn't be overlooked:
■ Construction costs have stayed relatively low for an extended period,
and the historical experience is that prices fluctuate cyclically.
■ Some of us have regular conversations with various Puget Sound
architects, project managers, and contractors on bid results. Cately,
bid information that has come in from public construction projects �
reflects that construction bids are much closer to the engineers'
estimated bids than they were a couple of years ago, and a higher
percentage of bids are coming in above the engineer's estimated bids
than even six months ago.
■ Here are a couple of construction industry links that show trends.
• http://enr.construction.com/economics
• http://www.turnerconstruction.com/cost-index
• Also see page 11-12 of this document
• It is impossible to even get to write on these boards
• I can't find the board I need
• I am left handed
• Please cancel the traffic changes scheduled in the Highlands by the new library
location.
o All traffic changes scheduled or going on in the vicinity of the new library are
maintenance, utility, or developer improvements which are ongoing and •
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important to maintain the condition of the City's infrastructure.
• • You need a better traffic flow NOT a reduced flow.
o ey changing circulation patterns on Sunset in the vicinity of the new Library, ,
the City is not expecting a negative change to traffic flow but rather an
improvement with better access to the new Cibrary.
• The air quality is poor with all the 5 lights through Sunset Blvd from 405 to 12th St.
o The lights along the Sunset Corridor are coordinated to maximize
throughput and minimize delays thereby improving air quality.
• Can you do another EIS with all these changes or do I just call EPA and ask for it?
o Environmental Impact Statements (EIS'sJ are developed based on the State
Environmental Policy Act. Politictrl subdivisions of the state (cities, school
districts...J have the authority under the State Environmental Protection Act .
(SEPA) to require the development of an EIS. The Environmental Protection
Agency(EPA) is a federal agency and does not have authority over SEPA.
EIS's are required when there is probable unavoidable adverse
environmental impacts from development. To date, the City has been able
• to identify environmental impacts and mitigate accordingly so an EIS has
not been justified. However, the City did recently complete the Sunset Area
planned Action EIS which includes the new Highlands Library site.
• Exempt the project from the code about remodels that go over 50% of building
value needing to meet all new current codes (we need flexibility) (it's just an
ordinance it can be changed)
o The City has had an established rule setting the 50% threshold for project
improvements before new codes come into effect. It is deemed that once
more than 50%of a development or building is changed, it is closer to a new
building than an old one and should meet the new code requirements (for
energy, safety, design, etcJ. It has also been the policy that the City not
treat itself differently from the private sector.
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FINANCE �
• A clause in the ILA would allow KCLS to contribute funds to the bond money—
After all we are paying 5 million in taxes to them—it's a no brainer
o King County is contributing to these Libraries. They will be responsible to
provide the furniture,fixtures, and equipment(FF& EJ such as the
automated material handling system, the computers, copiers, and other
electronic equipment, all of the furniture and materials collection. This is
budgeted at$1.396 Million for the Highlands Library and$1.47 Million for
the downtown library. KCLS will of course also provide all the maintenance
and operating costs of these facilities once they are built.
• How can we make sure KCLS design/in a cost effective/responsible manner rather
than having bills submitted to KCLS paid, then come to City—why not have joint
submission
o The City negotiated additional language in the interlocal agreement that the
City's Facilities Director will participate in the design and construction
meetings and will be aware of the costs throughout the process, not just •
when the reimbursement requests are presented to the City. The actual
payment process is necessary to fulfill each agency's financial and auditing
process.
• Big 5 acquisition and design cost—Reimburse to Cedar River Library
o The site acquisition cost and associated environmental evaluation will be
reimbursed to the Cedar River Library budget.
• $ should go toward library remodel not tear down/reduce features ,
• Why rush the design
o By its very nature, design takes a given amount of time. It's easy for design
to take more time than it should, a far more difficult thing to speed it up.
To the issue of construction costs: None of us can know with certainty
where construction bids will come in when the libraries get that far. But
there are some factors that should not be overlooked:
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• ■ Construction costs have stayed relatively low for an extended period,
and the historica!experience is that prices fluctuate cyclically.
■ Some of us have regu/ar conversations with various Puget Sound
architects, project managers, contractors, and other government's
financial officials on bid results. Lately, bid information that has come
in from public construction projects reflect that construction bonds are
much closer to the engineer's estimated bids than they were a couple
of years ago, and higher percentage f bids are coming in above the
engineer's estimated bids than even six month ago.
■ The sooner we can get the project bid, the sooner we can lock in the
costs and remove uncertainty.
In addition to the costs concerns, there are rules we need to follow on tax
exempt bonds. Generally we need to complete the construction within three
years from the bond issuance date. The clock is ticking.
• • Who is watching the bills/costs? How do we monitor
o The City's payment audit process starts from the project manager(in this
case, the Facilities DirectorJ, who must review and certify all the invoices are
just, and that goods and services billed have been received/performed.
Finance staff review the invoices and process for payment and make sure
the amount is within the agreed upon contract scope. All payments are then
presented to Council Finance Committee for review and approval. If an error
in billing is found, KCLS is required to credit or refund the total amount to
the City.
When the construction begins, any issues related to cost variations are
discussed at the (weekly) construction meetings. That is the first and best
opportunity to determine whether the proposed costs are justified. When
the monthly pay applications from the general contractor are submitted to,
and monthly pay applications,from the general contractor are submitted to,
and reviewed by, the project architect, that also provides the opportunity to
• challenge costs, or levels (by%) of completion. The architect and project
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manager also verify that materials costs charged for have, in fact, been
received, whether on site or in storage. �
Once these steps have been taken, then the steps indicated in the first
paragraph are also invoked. ,
• Think KCLS should work w/volunteers who want to help in/suggest with design and
accountability (oversight)
• Keep $ in usable space—meeting room etc. —space workable for Renton residents
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• Keep the positives that are there including river walk, sports areas, skate park (in
front of library entrance)
o There will be no changes until the Tri-Park Master Plan is implemented.
• Keep kids playground close to library
o The playground will not be moved.
• Concern about cameras/ Make it safer by Skate Park
o Cameras have been used in the skate park area for many years. The new
cameras being installed are a higher quality and cover more area in the
park.
• Keep mature cherry trees
o While we will work with KCLS to improve the landscaping canopy around the
new library, there are no plans currently to remove the mature cherry trees.
• Ivy on trees/off
o Removing ivy from the trees along the Cedar River is a priority of the Parks
P/anning/Natural Resources Division. T�is is an ongoing process in al!of our
parks along with knotweed and blackberry removal.
• • Swings fdr older children at la round
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o The playground will be designed with Community input. We look at the
demographics of the area and hold an open house to gather public
suggestions.
• Tri-Parks Plan needs to be redone--much is outdated and not applicable and calls
for removal or relocation of existing expensive infrastructure '
o The adopted Tri-Park Master Plan utilized a collaborative process with the ',
City of Renton, the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) and Renton residents and was developed in response to
anticipated effects that may result from the proposed expansion of I-405
through the area of the Tri-Parks(Cedar River Park, Narco Property, and
Liberty Park). The adopted Plan was utilized as part of the Section 4 (fJ
evaluation process in accordance with Federal Department of
Transportation Act of 1966. Each agency agreed to responsibilities for the
Tri-Park mitiqation impacts and WSDOT's desire to implement the Section 4
(fJ impacts during 1-405 construction in this segment as documented in a
concurrence letter following plan adoption. It should be noted,funding for
� constructing the implements within the Tri-Park area has not been funded
and this project is not scheduled in the immediate future. Any changes to
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the adopted Tri-Park Plan wil!need to be done in co1/abvration with WSDOT
and the public to meet prevrousiy agreed to design e/ements and mitigation
reguirements as documented in the Section 4 jfj Fvaluation and 1VFPA
(National Environmental and PolicyAct).
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• SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 (�N HQUSE CClMMENTS, QU�IQNS, RESPONSES
Ct?MMENTS RECEIIIEQ ViA EMAit
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• Keeping citizens broken into small groups at scribble boards restricts consensus and
all cannot hear/understand the whole scope af issues.
• 5 residents were speaking to me at once and specifically asked for the seminar
format with members of the KCLS Board of Directors, but not Mr. Ptacek. They feit
that would be counter-productive because he would speak for the board. I
personally don't mind watching Mr. Ptacek interact with his board and the public in
an open public forum. I find it very telling.
• Why isn't the 76°la going to be allowed to be on the RLAB? This gets asked aver and
over and over and is really a sore point with many residents. They know the Mayor
appoints members to it and want to know why he can't add 3-5 members that
represent the majority of residents.
• Basic issue is trust. You as city staff may be warking in good faith, but residents
question whether KCLS is. They see the continued denia( of new faces on the RLAB
i as the mayor's way of keeping them out of the process which doesn't make them
trust him either. They wanted to know what fio do about it. I told them the only
� thing i can see at this paint, no matter how distasteful it may be to council, is to
I� � keep bringing their concerns to open council, where at least they get aired on
I Channel 21. And of course to communicate with any and aU media they have access
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� • Terry, I want ta thank you and Peter for your work this evening. I fuily understand
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� you bath are spending precious time in service to our city and it is recognized and
very much appreciated. It is my hope this evenings work will pravide some clarity
and help ta resolve some concerns abo�t the library's development pracesses and
ongaing relationships with KCLS, which many residents have rightfully become
suspicious of . Aithough I feel participants were expecting more of a town hall type
I engagement, I feel there were some positive outcomes from the methods used. If I
� may suggest one thing, it would be that any informatior� coming from KCLS be
( vetted, and made public at the earliest opportunities. Further to this, I know the
city would be we11 served if someone wifih authority and an understanding of
commercial development represent the city at each and every KCLS board meeting.
lt is at these meeting where much of KCLS's alter ego comes to surface. Maintaining
a good warking relationship with KCIS is possible all while afso representing the best
interests of your city residents. Thank you again.
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Cedar River Salmon Journey
Salmon are the vehicle through which we tell the story of clean water and healthy habitat.
Each summer and fall, you can join volunteer naturalists at the Chittenden Locks and five sites along the Cedar
River to see salmon.Join us for this fun,free, and family friendly program!
Learn about the epic journey that takes place every year as salmon swim from the ocean,through the
Chittenden Locks,through Lake Washington, and up the Cedar River to spawn. The Cedar River hosts Chinook,
sockeye and coho salmon among other fish species. Cedar River Chinook and Puget Sound Steelhead are
currently listed as threatened species.
Follow the Cedar River Salmon
Migration! And Bring the Kids! �oT►+�u
Saturdays and Sundays � B'�'��O�
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Renton Library
At the Renton library, stand directly above the salmon, and see many human changes to the Cedar River.
The Cedar River's flow was diverted from the Duwamish River to Lake Washington in 1912.
When: Every weekend in October� 11:OOam-4:OOpm each day
Where: 100 Mill St S. Renton
Take I-405 to Exit#4 (Hwy 169). Coming from north: go through traffic light on Sunset
Blvd.Turn slight right onto Bronson Way and go through light. Continue alongside
Liberty Park (on the left). Cross over the Cedar River and take an immediate left at the
'Y' onto Mill Ave S. Turn left at 4-way stop into library parking lot. Coming from south:
after you take Exit#4, keep left at fork in the ramp. Merge onto Maple Valley Hwy and
go under I-405. Road makes slight left, becoming Bronson Way. Proceed as above.
Cedar River Park
At Cedar River Park,see where some sockeye are removed for the hatchery at Landsburg. You may see
Chinook and coho here too, as they pass through the weir to spawn upstream.
When: Every weekend in October � 11:OOam-4:OOpm each day
Where: 1715 SE Maple Vallev Hwv, Renton
Behind the Renton Community Center
Take I-405 to Exit#4 (Hwy 169). Coming from north: after you take Exit#4, go through
first traffic light on Sunset Blvd. Turn left at second light onto Maple Valley Hwy. .
Coming from south: keep right at fork in the ramp. Merge onto Maple Valley Hwy. Turn
right at first traffic light (entrance to Renton Community Center) and continue right
along playfield until you reach the parking area. Proceed as above.
This site is owned and maintained by City of Renton.
Riverview Park
When you stand on the bridge,the armored banks of the river are visible. Watch salmon as they stop to
rest or spawn near the bridge. You may even see a female Chinook guarding her redd!
When: Every weekend in Ocotober^' 11:OOam-4:OOpm each day
Where: Maple Vallev Hwv&SE 5th St, Renton
Take I-405 to Exit#4 (Renton/Enumclaw). Follow the signs towards Enumclaw. At the
second traffic light, turn left under I-405 onto Maple Valley Hwy. Contine 1.1 miles and
turn right into the parking area. This site is also accessible from the Cedar River Trail.
This site is owned and maintained by City of Renton.
Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area
At Cavanaugh Pond,take a 30 minute tour past wildlife viewing areas and habitat restoration project
areas. Shortly after gravel mining ended in the mid-1970s,the Cedar River seeped through the levee and
combined with groundwater to create Cavanaugh Pond.The gravel bottom of the pond provides excelle�
spawning grounds for salmon!
When: Every weekend in October� 11:OOam-4:OOpm each day
Where: Maple Vallev Hwv&SE 8th Dr, Renton
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Located on the north s�f Maple Valley Hwy (Hwy 169), 4.5 r� east of I-405. It is �
immediately adjacent to the Riverbend Mobile Home Court and less than one mile east
of the 149th Ave SE intersection. Watch for the fish signs! Follow posted parking
� instructions or directions from on-site naturalists about where to park.
This site is owned and maintained by King County.
Landsburg Park and Dam
At Landsburg,take a 30 minute tour up to the Diversion Dam where you will learn about the greater
Seattle area's water supply and see how some salmon are allowed to pass into the closed boundaries of
the watershed. Landbsurg Park also has viewing platforms where you can observe salmon spawning.
When: Every weekend in October ^' 11:OOam-4:OOpm each day
Where: Landsbur� Rd SE (a.k.a. 276th Ave SE) & Cedar River Trail, Ravensdale
Follow Maple Valley Hwy (Hwy 169) southeast from I-405 until you reach Kent-Kangley
Rd (Hwy 516) at the Four Corners Shopping Center (about 2 miles south of the Hwy 18
interchange). Turn east onto Kent-Kangley Rd and go less than % mile. Take the next left
(north) onto Summit Landsburg Rd; continue for several miles. At the stop sign,turn left
(north) onto Landsburg Rd (also called 276th Ave SE) and head downhill about% mile.
Once you cross the Cedar River,take an immediate left or right into either of two
parking lots.
This site is owned and maintained by Seattle Public Utilities.
�hittenden (Ballard) locks
Sockeye, chinook, and coho salmon, as well as steelhead, migrate through the ship canal back to Lake
Washington and its tributaries.July through September are the best months to view adult salmon in the
fish ladder.
When: Saturdays Only^'June 30 and July 7, 8, 28 � 11:OOam-3:OOpm each day .
3015 NW 54th St, Seattle
Where: Naturalists will be stationed at the fish ladder at the Ballard Locks, located on the south
side of the ship canal.
From north of the ship canal: head west on NW Market St and go through the Ballard
business district. Bear left onto NW 54th St and take an immediate left after passing the
Lockspot Cafe to enter the north parking lot. Parking rate is $1.50/hr, maximum of 3
hours. Follow signage to the fish ladder on the south side of the locks. From south of
the ship canal: head north on 15th Ave W and take the W Emerson St exit. At the end
of the exit ramp,turn left and head west toward Fisherman's Terminal. Turn right on
21st Ave W. Follow the curve left onto W Commodore Way and continue for about 1
mile. You will see the parking lot on the right just after you pass the Locks. Follow
signage to the fish ladder.
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Things you can do to help salmor�l the river thrive: M
• Enrich your garden with compost instead of chemical fertilizers.
• Avoid pesticides. Instead use native plants, rotate your crops and learn about "friendly" insects. •
• Conserve water in your home and yard.Water infrequently but deeply.
• Take your car to a commercial car wash that recycles water.
• Recycle used motor oil and fix oil leaks. Drive less.
• Dispose of pet waste properly and fence larger animals away from streams.
• Sweep your sidewalks and driveway instead of hosing them down.
• Plant a tree. Build a rain garden.These actions help control and clean water runoff.
Program Contact
Charlotte Saan�- Pro�ram Mana�er
206.245.0143
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Although construction costs rose abruptly from 2004-2007, necessitating costcontrolling
measures, the construction environment is currently favorable for completing the remainder of
the projects in the KCLS Capital Improvement Plan as originally intended. With the onset of the
economic recession at the end of 2007, costs associated with construction began declining.
Although the decline in construction costs is now slowing, the construction environment remains
favorable for achieving the library improvement projects in the 2004 Capital Improvement Plan.
Assuming the construction climate remains stable through 2014, KCLS expects to be able to
complete the remainder of the projects as planned.
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Since voters approved the KCLS Capital Bond Measure in 2004, construction costs have
increased 28%' nationwide, significantly exceeding our carefully calculated cost projections
which were based on the best construction cost estimates available, including calculating
projected costs at a higher annual inflation rate �5%J than the average historical rate at that time
(3%).
Prudent financial management will optimize the �172 million Capital Improvement Plan, but the
abrupt rise of uncontrollable external costs requires alterations to (ibrary improvement projects in
order to ensure funding for all projects.
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Cost-Controlling Measures
The most likely options include:
• Start some construction projects earlier than planned to avoid continued inflation
• Explore co-development opportunities with community stakeholders
• Bundle smaller projects under a single contractor to control costs (see design build, page 23)
• Meet parking needs through alternative methods
I • Evaluate existing facilities slated for replacement or expansion and determine whether
a remodel is sufficient or practical
• Review each designated library for costeffectiveness of automated materials handling
system without RFID (current RFID technologies do not offer sufficient benefit to offset cost)
• Review the option of funding remodeling projects from the General Operating Fund
' as was the practice prior to the 2004 Capital Bond Measure
• Provide library services during construction at nearby library (ocations versus
incurring the expense of leased or trailer space
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In addition to escalating construction costs, other factors also may impact the planning strategy:
• A few libraries may be annexed to Seattle. If so, they would be outside the KCLS
service area and the construction project would no longer be funded by the bond.
• A few projects also are stalled due to site problems, difficulties obtaining permits from
jurisdictions, restrictions in evolving development regulations and other development issues.
We anticipate that conditions wil)continue to change, and we will monitor all considerations carefully.
Potential Modifications to Original Proposed Plan
Information about the 2004 Capital Bond Measure included proposed plans for each library.
Below are the original plans with potential modifications, and the reasons changes are being
considered.
East Region Page 3-6 Southeast Region Page 1 1-14
North Region Page 7-10 Southwest Region Page 15-19
Note:In Resolution 2004-03,requesting the Sepfember 2004 election and approving bonds to finance the King County Library System's ten-year
Capital lmprovemenf Plan,Ihe KCLS Board of Trustees reserved fhe right to adjust flie scope and 6udget of/he various projecls in the Copitol
Improvement Plan to be funded by such 6onds to address local or Stafe circumstonces,such as project costs that exceed KCLS'eslimales due fo
rapidly increasing cosh of construction The KCLS Board in/ends to preserve fhe capacily to equifa6ly address all of the projects voted on in ihe
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Original Plan:
• Parking expansion to double the amount of available spaces and an additional
5,000 sq. ft, community meeting room
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Access to more books and materials
• Planning and design start date: 2008
• Start of construction: Fall 201 1
Potential Modification: remove the communiiy meeting room from the Plan.
Rationale: community meeting rooms will be available adjacent to the library at the new
Performing Arts Center(PACEJ and other nearby developments.
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• Start of construction: 2007
Modification: started 1wo years early as part of ihe design-build package.
Rationale: control costs and avoid continued inflation.
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Planning and design start date: 2007
� Start of construction: 2008
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Modification: fund from the General Operating Fund versus Capital Fund.
Rationale:preserve the capacily to equitably address all of the projects voted on in the
2004 Capital Bond Measure.
Lake Hills Library
Original Plan: .�
• 10,000 sq. ft. library on a new, highly visible and,a �� ��.,;,;urrent library is
8,985 sq. ft.j ��
• More books, materials, computers an �
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• Automated materials-handling system to
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• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Start of construction: 2009
' Modification: none.
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'�'`� "�:�' "" Original Plan:
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library
over the next ten years
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• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery
and reduce theR
Potential Modification: fund from the General Operating Fund versus Capital fund.
. Rationale: preserve the capaciiy to equitably address all of the projects voted on in the
2004 Capital Bond Measure.
Mercer Island Library
Original Plan:
• Essentia) maintenance and upkeep over the next ten years.
• Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theR
Potential Modification: fund from the General Operating Fund versus Capital Fund. �
Rationale: preserve the capacity to equitably address all of the projects voted on in the
2004 Capital 8ond Measure.
Newport Way Library
Original Plan: •��
• An 800 sq. R. expansion of the current 8,021�, �t���
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• Essential upkeep and mainte c . . th �rary over the next ten years
• Automated material.��i� , �� ; �.,m to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and desi s��ate: 2008
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• Start of construction: 2010
Modification:790 sq. ft. expansion.
Rationale:preserve the capacify to equitably address all of the projects voted on in the
2004 Capital8ond Measure; abundance of nearby library resources, including the
future Newcastle Library, which will likely reduce demand on the Newport Way Library.
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Original Plan:
� • Interior work includes new carpet, paint, furniture1� �ayfinding components
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• Start of construction: 2008 � 1,
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Modification: fund from the � � J�.�atrng Fund versus Capital Fund.
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2004 Ca ital Bor �,�ure.
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Sammamish Library
v��ll Original Plan: .,,
• 20,000 sq. ft. I' �A��► �,nr, highly visible and
accessibl ..' �'�u �.n�.,rary is 10,000 sq. ft.)
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ten years to protect th ' � +n �ir �op-quality library facilities
• More books, c�� 7►� Nuters and wireless access
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• Autbmated m�i�als- andling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Start of construction: 2009
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Modification: 19,500 sq. h. librory. Adjust budget to include the sale of the
current library.
Rationale: exceedingly high demand on services, one of the highest expected growth
areas over the next few decades2, limited access to other libraries.
Snoqualmie Library
��Original Plan: � �
• A new 6,000 sq. ft. library on Snoqu ' "��h �g,J ,; ,4
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delivery and reduce theft
� Planning and design start date: 2005
• Start of construction: 2007
Modification: started and completed early as part of the design-build package.
Rdtionale: control costs and avoid continued inflation.
� 2 Puget Sound Regional Council Population Forecast,October 26,2006.See page 20 for details.
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Bothe114ibrary
Original FJan:
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the librtsry over the naxt ter�years
• Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-hand(ing system to speed delivery and reduce fiheft
Potential Modificatian: fund From the Ger�eral Opervting F�nd verstts Capital fund.
Ratiana{e: preserve the capacity io equitabiy address aN af the proj�cts voted an in �e
20t}4 Capital Band Measure.
Cnrnation library
r' t'na1 Plan: 'II� '
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• Due to the age and condition af the current 2,1 b0�� �� :
a new 5,004 sq. ft. replacement library on t �!�tr t ,)
* More baoks, materials, computers a �lej �jc ss
• ainfier �. o e I.�f rar over fi he nex t ten e a r s
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• A u t o m a t e d m a t e r i a l s r c"!1 i �r. s}�t�m to s peed deliver y and reduce thefi
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• Planning and design�i� date. 2005
• Car►structian stc�rt date: 204$
Modification: started two years early ds part of the design-build package.
Ratianale: control casts and avoid continued inHatian.
uwa11 L.ibrary Ul\TI)I71i (`r11�STl�UC`I'IU�T
Original Plan:
• $,000 sq. ft. iibrary on a new, highly visible and accessible site
(current library is 2,200 sq. �t.�
• More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the nex#ten years
• Automatad materials-hcsndling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Construction start date; 201 1
Potential Madificatlon: ad just budget to accamplrsh goaf af P1an.
Rafiionale:ane of t�e highest expect�d grawfl7 areas over the ne�ct several decades?
geagraphic isolation and esc�rlatin,g cos�s impacting►he ability�a burld an $,ODO sq. ft library.
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� Kenmore Library
Original Plan:
�`�" 10,000 sq. (t, library on a new, highly visible and
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accessible site (current library 2,10,� .)
''r; • More books, materials, co - �eless access
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• Essential upkeep a � m���n of the library over
the next ten �� )
• Aut � tE Is- andling system to speed delivery
• ������t�eft
�ining and design start date: 2005
� Start of construction: 2010
Potential Modificotion: adjusf bt�dget to accomplish goal of Plan (and include the sale of
the current propertyJ.
Rationale:significant esccrlation of land costs along with escalating costs impacting the
abitiy to build a 10,000 sq. ft. library.
Kingsgate Library
Original Plan:
• Due to the age and condition of the current 10,235 sq. ft. library: a new
12,000 sq. R. replacement(ibrary on the current site
� • More books, materials, computers and wireless access
� Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theR
• Pro osed start date: to be determined
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Potential Modification: convert to a renovation project; no expansion.
Rationale: relatively low population growth forecast for the area;site restriched by utilities;
considerable sentiment to preserve existing library; abundance of nearby library resources.
Kirkland Library
Original Plan: �
• 5,000 sq. R. expansion of the library and cover,- ih
(currently 15,000 sq. R.) ,.,���)
• More books, materials, com uter� � w� �a-s�Gccess
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� Essential upkeep and ma� ' . n �o�library over the _
� next ten ears �
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• Automated mat Is-�I�g system to speed delivery and reduce theft
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• Planning and design start date: 2007
• Construction start date: 2009
Modification: expansron of 4,D00 sq. ft. on north side of library and remodel existing
15,000 sq. R.
� Rationale: stay within project budget, control costs and avoid continued inflation.
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Lake Forest Park Library IJNI)1+:1� C�1�TS'1'l�I1C'!'I(1�T �
Original Plan:
� A 1,200 sq. ft. expansion of the current 4,600 sq. ft. library
• More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the (ibrary over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
� Planning and design start date: 2008
• Construction start date: 201 1
Redmond Library ,,
Original Plan: ���,�
� Interior improvements include new pai a ',ar t. �a indin si na e ex anded
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Teen and World Languages area� , ��r�;ture.
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Essential maintenance an�J �yer rhe next ten years to protect the investment
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• Access to more bc�s).�n materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2008
• Construction start date: 2008
Modification: automated holds pick-up plans replaced by automated Self-Check In, �
installed in 2007. Parking expansion on hold.
Rationale: expanded capacity at the new City garage and Cify Hall campus.
Richmond Beach Library
Original Plan:
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
Potential Modification: fund from the General Operating Fund versus Capital Fund.
Rationale:preserve the capaciiy to equitably address all of the projects voted on in the
2004 Caprtal Bond Measure.
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� '"~ ' �� � �' ". �r� , Shoreline Library
Original Plan: .�
• Ad,i�� ���dr � and improved access to
�ry, �c ��ng a 24-hour drive-thru pickup
c�{ �turn service
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tssentia) upkeep and maintenance of the
library over the next ten years
• Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed
. delivery and reduce theft .
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Construction start date: 2007
Modification: removed drive-thru service from Plan.
Rationa(e: 24-hour drive-thru pickup and refurn service not feasible due to site restrictions.
Skykomish Library
Original Plan: '��� ',
• A 200 sq. ft. expansion of the current 842,,��. ����
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• Essential upkeep and maintenance ' ` ��l�r �ver the next ten years '
• More books, materials, c tE �nc ,��reless access
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Automated mater� -1 �. �srem to speed delivery and reduce theft
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• Planning and dE`n� �,, t date: 2006
• Construction start date: 2006
Woodinville Library
Original Plan:
• Interior work includes new carpet, paint, furniture and Wayfinding components
� Essential upkeep and maintenance of the (ibrary over th ext ten years
• Access to more books and materials � � �
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Planning and design start date: 2007 ,
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• Construction start date: 2008 ,J
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ModiFication: fund from '� �, . l�.�erating Fund versus Capital Fund.
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Rationale: reserve � ��c�to e uitabl address all of the ro'ects voted on in the
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2004 Capital Bond Measure.
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Algana•Rr�cific Library
Origina!Plan:
• Rerrradel of the interior includes new carpat, painfi, shelving, WayEinding and
. new axterior siding �
• More books, materials, camputers and wireless a��C � ;�
• Planning and design start date: 20q6 ''� �j
• Start of construction: 2007
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Ratianale: cost benefit �c��f a smQlt e�rpansian #n escaloted construction
h an abund��of nearb librar resources.
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Au6urn Library �11�I)1�1� t�f)N;!'1'1��11;`l'I�)t�' ,
Original Plan:
• 5,000 sq. ft. expansion of the librciry to better serve children and sfiudents
• Essenfiia) upkeep and maintenance af the library over the nexfi fien years
• More baoks, materials, computers and wireless access
• Automated materials-handfing system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• P�opased planning and design start date: 2409
• Start of consfirucfiion: 20i 1
Potential tlAodtf�cation:Au�ast 2Q07 suggested revision canverted back to ariginal ptan.
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! ` : -4 .. Black Diamond Library
_ " Funds for building the new B� ��mond Library were budgeted
prior fo the 2004 Can� Z1� � sure. The 2004 Capital Bond
Measure will prn„ii�� ���j ,venance of the new library once
it is built , �,
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ss ntial upkeep and maintenance of the new
P1rar over the next ten ears
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� Automated materials-handling system to speed
delivery and reduce theft
� Planning and design start date: 2005
� Construction start date: 2007
Modification: Fund ongoing maintenance fram the General Operotin8 Fund versus
Capitr�l fund.
Rationale:preserve the capacify to equitably address all of the projects voted on in the
2004 Capital Bond Measure.
Covington Library
Original Plan:
• As a destination point for SE Kina �a ��� "
• County, upgrade to a Regior I �� �r, �, , ✓���� ` *
with a 10,000 sq. ft. _ � �
including a com �' „ Hy�i ig space
(current(ibrary i�5� .;u sq. ft.)
• More books, materials, computers and
wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of
the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Construction start date: 2007
Modification: boardapproved budget adjustmenf from $5.1 million to �6.45 million for
7,675 sq. N. expansion.
Rattonale: escalated construclion costs;one of the highesf expected 8rowlh areas over
the next several decades2;accomplish goal of Plan to more eq�itably deliver serv�ce in
South King Counly.
• 2 Puget Sound Regional Council Population Forecast,October 26,2006.See page 20 for details.
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East Hill of Kent �
Original P1an:
� A new 6,000 sq. ft, library in a highly visible and accessible leased location
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• More books, materials, computers and wireless access
� Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Proposed planning and design start date: 2013
• Anticipated start of construction: to be determined
Potential Modification:start date and s�te bcation.
Fairwood �ibrary Iv PI.t�1�NI\�G I�IIAS1:
Original Plan:
• A 5,000 sq. ft. expansion of the current 15,000 sq. ft. library to better serve
children and students
� More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theR
• Planning and design start date: 2011
� Anticipated start of construction: to be determined
Potential Modffication: none. •
Kent Library �
Original Plan: 11 �,�,
� Interior remodel includes relocatin th . e r, m'restrooms and front t
9 �j�. , en rance
• Automated materials-handlin �• s. :o �deliver and reduce theft
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• Start o f project: 2( 9���
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Modification: fund from fhe General Operating Fund versus Copital fund.
Rationale:preserve the copacify to equitably address all of ihe projects voted on in the
2004 Capttal Bond Measure.
Maple Valley Library
Original Plan:
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
� Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
Potential Modification: fund From the General Operating Fund versus Capital Fund.
Rationale:preserve the capaciiy to equilably oddress all of 1he projects voted on in ihe
2004 Capital Bond Measure. �
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• Muckleshoot Library
Original Plan:
• 5,000 sq. ft. library on a '�ighly visible and
accessible site to se ��and surrounding
communities � b��is 1,600 sq. ft.)
• Mor � k�r��s,computers and wireless access
• � u enlep and maintenance of the library over
��'���xt ten ears
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J• Automated materials-handling system to speed
delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Construction start date: 2007
ModFfication: 6,000 sq. f� library sfarted one year early os part of the deslgn-Iwild
packo8e.
Rationv►e: land provided by the Tribe;construction sfarted edrly b avoid escn►oting
constn►ction costs.
Newcastle Library jJND]?R (�O1�iS'1'1�I1(;'!'I(1N
Original Plan:
� A new 10,000 sq. ft. library as the „ n � �
cornerstone of the community, in a highly ° ^l',I
• visible and accessible location ,.- '�i,��'�:�:
• More books, materials, computers and ,_
wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the
library over the next ten years '
• Planning and design start date: 2005 '"'
• Construction start date: early 201 1
Modification: 11,000 sq. k. library. Adjust budget to accomplish 8oal of Plan.
Rotionale: accomplish�oal of Plon to more equitab�y deliver service in Souih Kin
Counly;reduce demand on other nearby libraries;communily currently wiihout li�rary.
Skyway Library
Original Plan:
• Due to the age and condition of the current 5,100 sq. R. library: a new 8,000 sq. ft.
replacement library
• More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theR
• Proposed planning and design start date: 2012
• Anticipated start of construction: to be determined
• Potential Modification: none.
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Boulevard Park Library
Original Plan:
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: pending KCLS Board action
Rotentiol Modificption:pending KG�S Roai�'��ction..
Ratioaale;pteserve,:�he cqpacfly to equitably craldr�ss atl of►he projects voted on in�1Fie:.
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• A new 40,000 sq. ft library to be the
cornerstone o '� n Town Center
(curren�� �y �3 .JO sq. ft.)
• �re •��ks�.,aterials,computers and wireless •
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Essential upkeep and maintenance of the
library over the next ten years
� � Automated materials-handling system to speed
delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Construction start date: 2008
Modification; �oard-crpproved bud�et ad justm�nt.from $i� mtllion to, �6�8 m,ilfioh for
3�,000 sq, ft. libr"ary project cutrendy underway in partnetsl�ip With Cify of Burien.
Rationale: escalated construction costs;accomplish goal of more equitable library
service in South King Counfy.
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• Des Moines Library
Original Plan: .�
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the lib,r� � �� •xt ten years
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� Access to more books and materials ��
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• Automated materials-handlin � �tc �ed delivery and reduce theR
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Federal Way 320th Library It�T 1'l��t�Tl�TIl�T(i 1'I�ASI:
Original Plan:
• Due to the age and condition of the current 10,800 sq. ft. library: a new 15,000
sq. ft. replacement library on the current site, including 24-hour drive-thru pickup
and return service
• More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2010
• Anticipated start of construction: 2012
. ; Potenficrl h�ciclificcrtiriri:none: _ �
Federal Way Library
Original Plan: `
• As a destination point for SW King Couny,��
a 10,000 sq. ft. expansion of the curr�it � Z
25,000 sq. R. library �J
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� More books, materials - n. ,.�d wireless
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access 1���
• Essential upkeep �Imaintenance of the library
over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2007
• Start of construction: 2009
Modi�cation:.stcrrting project ahedd of schedu/e.
kci#ibnail�:stay�vit�in pra�ect budget, contro!�sts tind avoid confinueal iri�iatioti: . `
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Tukwila Library I�T l�l.l��TNIll�ili 1�I�1�Sl: ,
Original Plan:
• 8,000 sq. ft. library as the cornerstone of the new Tukwila Village
� More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
� Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2010
• Anticipated start of construction: pending property acquisition
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Original Plan:
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
� Access to more books and materials
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theR
• Planning and design start date: 201 1
� Construction start date: Fall 201 1
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Greenbridge Library
Original Plan: ',�
• A new 2,500 sq, ft. Greenbridge I� . 1r, `,+)
in lease d space as par t o f t he '7r k a:�
Greenbridge commun�* ,,��) �
• All the resou,�c � �i.,'�lion+ materials of
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t h e K i n g C w�.��r c l y S y s t e m
• Essential u��ep and maintenance of the library
over t he next ten years
• Planning and design start date: 2005
• Construction start date: 2007
1VI�idifi�a�ion:started eb►istruction earl y.
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• Valley View Library
Original Plan:
• Improved parking and access to the library
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Access to more books and materials
� Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
� Proposed planning and design start date: 2014
• Anticipated start of construction: to be determined
?ote►itiar(Ntaalificiitiotr:3fcirt a1a1B�i+�ovecl,
Rationale:fhe need�o sfairf'new cons�ruction projecis due to escalating conslrucfibn costs.
vashon �ibrary Il� PI��'1�I1�T(i I�IIAS1's
• Original Plan:
• Expand and renovate the existing library at Ober Park
� More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theft
• Planning and design start date: 2008
• Anticipated start of construction: late 201 1/early 2012
Potential Moclification:rather fhon build o new library, the existing Iibrary will be exponded.
1Nhite Center Library
Original Plan:
� Due to the age, condition and overcrowding of the current 6,370 sq. ft. library:
a new 10,000 sq. ft. replacement library on the current site
• More books, materials, computers and wireless access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed delivery and reduce theR
• Proposed planning and design start date: pending annexation and service area
analysis
• Anticipated start of construction: pending KCLS Board action
� Potential Modification:pending KCLS Board action.
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�, �J pansion of the current 5,250
q�)��rary to be t ter serve loca l c hi l dren,
�tudents and families
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• More books,materials,computers and wireless
access
• Essential upkeep and maintenance of the
library over the next ten years
• Automated materials-handling system to speed
delivery and reduce theft
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Rationale: accomplish goal of equitable library service in South �ing Couniy.
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Outreach Sprinter Vehicles
Original Plan:
• Nearly $1 million worth of new large print books, videos, books-on-tape and
other materials
� Five new, larger vehicles
• Enhancements are planned fo�2Q09-201 1
• Service started August 7011
Potential Modification: none.
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Rising Construction Costs
K I N G Require Library Project Adjustments
COUNTY
L16RARY �
Since voters approved the $172 million KCLS capital bond measure in 2004, the construction
environment in the state has changed considerably. Costs associated with construction have risen 28%'
nationwide, forcing private and public entities throughout the State to re-evaluate construction
projects to ensure the best use of financial resources. Although KCLS is aggressively pursuing cost-
saving measures and will continue to fund projects at each community library, increasing construction
costs make modifications necessary.
Background
In September 2004, King County voters reaffirmed their commitment to outstanding community
libraries by approving a $172 million capital bond to fund major upkeep and expansion of KCLS
libraries. Voters strongly supported the KCLS Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which was developed
through extensive community outreach and involvement prior to the election. The CIP includes
enhancements for all 46 KCLS libraries to meet community needs during the next decade, with bond
proceeds designated for each library project. The project budgets were based on the best
construction cost estimates possible, including calculating our projected costs at a higher rate of
inflation (5%) than the annual rate at that time (3%).
. Escalating Construction Costs
Since 2004, the costs of public and private projects throughout the Puget Sound Region have
escalated, causing many entities to scale back on original construction plans. Contributing cost
factors include the rising price of materials, such as concrete, steel, copper, aluminum, plastic and
the fuel necessary for transportation. Booming regional growth and development, as well as
competing demand for raw materials from other countries, have combined to fuel inflation. Recent
estimates indicate costs will continue to rise by b-10%annually during the next five years.
Mitigating Rising Costs
To help offset increased project costs and to minimize the impact on library projects, KCLS is
aggressively pursuing several cost-saving measures. Original cost estimates for new library
construction were $346 per square foot, but recent estimates have already escalated to $450 and
higher per square foot. In order to take advantage of Washington State's design-build contracting
option for projects that cost more than $10 million, KCLS is bundling smaller projects together
whenever possible. The design-build approach utilizes a single contractor for both the design and
construction of projects, which is more efficient and cost-effective than traditional methods. Public-
private partnership arrangements also are being pursued, which entail developing large properties
with both a library and mixed-use, residentiat or retail development.
Committed to Preserving Funding
Despite rising construction costs, the KCLS Board of Trustees is committed to preserving the
designated level of fundin� for each library project. The Board wilt review all construction projects,
and equitabty adjust the scope and budget of projects as required by changing circumstances to
ensure fiscal responsibility.
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Population and Library Square Footage Comparison
OriginaF . Proposed
I--------------- Population--------------I I--Square'.Foouge-.-1. S9:•Ftper .�q.FtPsr
40 yr 2000 2020 2040 Original Propos(id 1�,OQO poP 1,000 pop
Forocast Zone KCLS lib�ariss '�G arowth us Forecast Forecast P�n � � �0'
Snoqt�imie Vaqey NB,SN,FC,CA,DU 89.3% 33,702 50,134 63,788 33,600 33,600 670 670
(1)ErnprN�lsw MUCkk9b00t 88.1% 19,437 26,204 36,555 5,000 5,000 NM NM
TahcxnelRaven Heigh� �edc Diartand,Map1e Va�ley 79.5% 49,574 71,032 88,994 15,000 15,000 211 211
IssaquahlE SartKnemish Isaaqush.Sart�emiah 74.9'/e 61,043 91,265 106,684 35,000 35,000 3E3 383
Soos Cieek Cov,Fairwood,East Kent 67.7% '1'I7,771 158,643 '197,506 49,000 49,000 308 309
Newc�tle Newc�le 67.4yo 50,378 69,597 84,324 10,000 10,000 144 144 •
Redmord RedmolKl 56.9% 71,726 97,615 112,507 30,000 30,000 307 307
(1) BWhell Boihel/ 53.0% 12,48'I '15,093 19,102 22,500 22,500 NM NM
Tukwila Tukv+ila,Foster,SOutlwenter 50.4% 12,596 '14,214 'I8,948 11,195 11,195 7� 7EE
Aubum Aub,N-Pac 47.9Yo 46,298 57,362 68,481 26,250 25,250 45E 440
Bellevue Bek,Lake HiNa,Croes,Newpat 43.496 104,033 124,308 149,2'19 108,990 10'1,765 an 819
(1J E�nel Zones K'a�g Skykorniah 41.2% 10,450 13,068 14,757 1,0�2 1,042 NM NM
NaU�sfiae lCe�mae,Woodimripe 40.�% 82,953 98,893 116,206 25,000 25,000 253 253
(1J RedarSAywsy Skyway 34.8Ye 57,455 65,882 77,421 8,000 8,000 NM NM
N K'rckland Kxk,FGngs 29.1°h 44,009 51,473 56,809 32,000 29,235 622 56a
� KeM Kait 24.4°h 50,044 56,312 62,276 22,500 22,500 400 400
Vashonlsiend Vashon 23.296 10,123 '11,324 '12,469 10,000 10,000 a83 8E3
HigMins�Des blaneslSee Tac W Ctr,Bur,B Pk,DssM,W,Grbidg 20.5°/s 126,303 139,126 152,163 67,708 67,708 487 4a7
Federal Way FVM2,FYV320,Waodn»nt 20.1% 1'16,911 130,997 140,459 59,850 59,850 457 457
Mercerlsland Mercerlsland 18.3`G 22,036 24,892 26,075 14,600 14,600 5E7 SE7
ShOrelin2 Stlorowne.Rich BeaCh.LF Patk 5.4'/e 67.056 69.190 70,692 30.250 30.250 437 43T
(1)POintC�ros nOne 1.1% 7,342 7,077 7,425 0 0 NM NM
TotallAvKage 43.4% 1,173,721 1,443,702 1,6E2,a�0 617,486 606,496 NM NM
Excluding Foo6�obd Areas 43.2 iG 1,066,536 1,316,377 1,527,610 580,943 569,963 441 433
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(1) Enumclaw,RenbonlSkwey and Point Citiea inckide populatien that live outside of the KCLS ServiQe Ar�a and thus the sq.ft/pop figuros are not meaningful.
Botheli fguros indude only the King County portion of BotheN and thus the aq.ft./pop fguroa vv�wld be overstated.
The E�ctemal Zone is the very far eastem nxal s'ide of the couMy,in whieh we have no IiFxaries o�er than Skykomish.
PopWation Faucast Soume: Puget Saund Reganal Council,Ootebsr 26,2006. 71ie PSRC Forecast Zorres reprosent groupings of osnsus tracfs.
P -JsnBoarti 1N/200d ��
SRC Pop Dah
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COUNTY
LI6RARY
Praviding cansist+ent library service to patrans continues to be a priari#y far the King Caunty
Library System (KCLS},but modifica#ions ta library service are vnavoidabte during same library
impravement and e�ansion projects. Eoch prcject wili be evaluated individually,but we must
balc�nce canvenience with safety and cost concerns.�
KCLS will explore temporary services for each library ar relacate popular programs to nearby
facitities when feasible,but many services musfi be pufi an hold unfii{modificafiions are campleted.
Canstruction projects will be staggered during the ne�ct decade,and patrons wi11 be encauraged fia
use nearby librar'tes.
Ensuring Patron and SMff Safety
Some renovations may not cause a service disruption, but patron and staff safety, praject
efficiency and cost management are the primary considerations driving necessary clasures. Even
with a required wa1) to separote any constructian work From the pub(ic and iibrary staff, patentia)
safefiy hazards may surface from operafiing heavy machinery, increased tra#fic to the sifie, the
need far hearing profiectian and ather risks assaciated with infrasfructure and utilify work. Clasing
the facility during constructian helpx k�ep the praject on schedule and is significantly mare cos#
e�€ec#ive �fihere is at leasfi a 2S°1� premium to stage construction while the library is open�.
� Temporary Faciiities May Not be Feasible
While KCLS original(y hoped to offer t�mporary services nearby, staff is assessing the practicality
for each projecfi. teasing nearby retail space may be an option in some instances, but associated
casts with relaca#ing to leased space can exceed $l 00,d00 and suitable space may not be
availa6le. A far more cost-effective choice is ta encourage patrons to temporarily use the nex#
neares# KCLS Ei6resry while their custamary site is closecl.
Utilizing Other Library Locafians
Some library programs may be temporari(y relocated to other communiry buildings, such as
schools or fire statians, though this varies by community and time of year. Sta(f explared the
opfiian of reassigning existing mo6ile library services, such as ABC Express, but that would
disrupt the current services in high-need communities.
Patrons are encourc�ged ta visit any KCLS IibrQry for ful!service while#heir regular site is under
renovation. Patrons wil!be advised of planned closures wel) in advance,so they can ptan their
shift to ather nearby communiy libraries before construction begins.
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KCLS Capital Bond Projects: Design-Bui ld Assessment
In August 2005, the King County Library System Board of Trustees approved the design-build
construction process, as the first phase of Capital Bond Projects was progressing. Following Board
approval, five new libraries in small communities were planned to be built usin�this process. Now that
the majority of the design-build libraries are completed and construction has started on the final
project, the construction project delivery method has been evaluated. The design-buitd method is
recommended for future use when it is possible to bundle smaller projects together and for new
libraries on sites that have established infrastructure and improvement criteria.
Background
The design-build method allows one contractor to take responsibility for both design and construction,
as compared to the traditional design-bid-build method where different entities complete the design
and construction work. Thirteen public meetings were held from 2005 to 2007 in the communities
where the five new libraries were to be built: Black Diamond, Snoqualmie, Carnation, Fall City and the
Muckleshoot Indian Reservation. In March 2006, KCLS awarded BNBuilders a contract to design and build
the five new libraries, which were bundled together as one large project.
Proven Benefits
The following chart shows the anticipated benefits and the results of using the design-build process:
Benefits Resu lts
Mitigating escalating By locking the construction costs on atl five projects at the 2006
construction costs by construction rates, inflation costs were not incurred for the duration of
bundling all five projects the construction cycle. During the 2.5-year timeframe, materials needed �
together to construct nonresidential buildings rose approximately 15 percent,
according to AGC of America.
An expedited All five libraries wilt be completed in 30 months, due to sequencing
construction schedule for through the various design and construction phases. If each project was
alt five projects, completed separately using the design-bid-buitd process, it would have
compared to the taken an additional four months for each project to solicit and select a
traditional design-bid- consultant team and to complete the generat contractor biddin�process.
build process It also would have taken 2-6 months for the consultant team to review
construction documents for each buildin�and site.
Managing five projects With one contractor for all projects, the design and construction phases
under one contractor overlapped, resutting in an efficient and expedited project timeline.
streamlines the design Utilizing one contractor for all projects also allowed easy
and construction process implementation of simitar design elements at all five libraries.
Accurate forecast and The order of the five projects was at the contractor's discretion and
timeline for construction KCLS was assured of havin�all five libraries completed within a specified
work to be completed at timeframe. KCLS also avoided any delay costs as the contractor managed
all five libraries the overall schedute.
Similar design elements Using similar building designs on all five libraries, which ranged from
at all five libraries saves 5,000 to 6,000 square feet, conserved time spent preparing and
time spent on planning reviewing design documents. Each new library also features distinctive
and design work design elements to retain the individuality of each community.
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A few challenges surfaced once the design-build process was under way. Due to the expedited project I
schedute, there wasn't sufficient time in the RFP pracess to prepare site permit documents that futty j
identified the infrastructure or site work required by each city. This was complicated by the fact tfiat
the cities were unable to provide pretiminary criteria withaut completed st�dies and plans. As a result,
some unforeseen site conditions and major infrastructure improvements such as roads and draina�e
were required. While these impravements were mandafiory re�ardless of the building method used,
they resutted in change orders that increased project budgets, With the traditionat design-bid-buitd
canstruction method, the infrastructure costs a►-e identified earlier in the process and are budgeted far
at the anset. Another chaltenge of the design-build rnethod was that as prajects progressed, it was
difficult far KCLS staff to make modificatians. The design-build process is not as ftexible as the
traditionat buiCding methad in terms of allowing stakehalder review and revisians.
Change Order Anatysis
Accurate up-frant cost estimations far design-buitd projects are difficutt ta achieve, as budgets are
based on preliminary desi�n dacuments and madificatians occur aver the course af the project. The
Cotal change orders for all five projects are anticipated to be$3.5 million, or 19.4%af the tntal project
budget. Sixty-one percent of these change orders, representing 11.8%of the total project budget,
retate to re�utatory frontage improvements and unfareseen site conditians. These same costs would
have been incurred with a traditianat desi�n-bid-build pracess, atthau�h in that scenario mast of the
costs woutd have been identified in the design phase and included in the base canstructian budget. Alt
other change arders are 7.6%of the total project budget. !f the desi�n-build method is used again in
the future, the contingency bud�et must be increased to account for unforeseen project modifications,
ar infrastructure and improvement criteria must somehaw be identified earlier in the process.
Conctusian
� The majority af abjectives identified at the ptaject anset were achieved with the design-buiid pracess,
most natably an expedited construction schedule, reduced exposure to inflatian and avoidance of
multiple design processes that resulted from bundling all five library projects to�ether. One of the new
tibraries, the Snoqua[mie Library, even received a 2008 Build Washington Award from the AGC, a trade
assaciatian that represents and pravides services ta the commerciat construction industry. The projeet
was selected as a winner due to several factors: callaborative effort, a fast-track schedute and the use
of Building Infarmation software, which creates a digital representation of all stages af the buitding
process and helps projects stay an schedute. The desi�n-build method remains a viabte alternative in
fihe future under the apprapriate circumstances— idea[ly on projects where sites have established
infrastructure and improvement criteria. It also is necessary ta identify more specific buitding
requirements at the project onset to better stabilize the total budget and to consider an increased
contingency budget.
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Tuesdap, October 16, 2012 - 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Renton City Hall - Council Chambers
Opening Remarks................................................................................ Chip Vincent, Administrator I
Community and Economic Development
KCLS Update: Discussion &Questions.........................................Bill Ptacek, KCLS Library Director
Greg Smith, KCLS Facilities Director
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Traffic Update: Streets presentation/impact on Sunset Boulevard ...................... Doug Jacobson ''
' Deputy Administrator, Public Works-Transportation
� Final Comments .................................................................................. Chip Vincent, Administrator
Community and Economic Development
Handouts: Responses to questions from September 13,2012 open house
Next meeting:
Tuesdap, November 13, 2012
6:00 p.m. � Renton City Hall, 7th floor
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