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May 16, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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Chair Laurie Beden cailed the meeting to arder at 5�45 p
I In Attendance
Members: Laurie Beden, Catherine Plaue-Smith, Erica Richey, Suzi Ure
City af Renton Staff: Terry Higashiyama, Diane Wagner
KCLS Staff: Angelina Benedetti '
Excused
City of Renton Staff: Peter Renner
If. APFROVQl.C!F AGENDA
A matian was made by Suzi Ure,ta approve the agenda, secanded by Erica Richey, all were in
favor, motion carried, agenda approved.
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i Ili. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Suzi Ure made a motian, seconded by Erica Richey, to approve the March minutes with
carrections ta words incorrectly spelled on 2"� page. All were in favor, motion carried, '
carrected minutes appraved.
IV. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
V, BOARD COMMUNICATION
Terry Higashiyama nated that Board Member Amy Pieper has resigned, Notice far filling the
position has been posted with a deadline for applications being May 23. A brief discussion
about the interview process followed. Suzi Ure moved ta have the King Gounty Library
Systems Cluster Manager assist with interviews and be available to answer questions
regarding the King County �ibrary System. The motion was seconded by Erica Richey and
passed unanimously.
VI. CITY REPCtRT
tibrary,Park Library 8uilding Si�eering Committee �inal Report'�Apri116, 2012:
The Liberty Park Library Bui(ding Steering Committee Final Report was discussed. Terry mentianed
staff representatives and Members were in attendance far the Finai Repart presentation to the
Cauncil presentation on April 16 and all went we11. it was noted the presentation was the same
evening the Cauncil decided to put the Library lacation issue on a ballot measure.
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City Council Update:
The City of Renton approved a ballot measure at the April 16 regular Council meeting to allow citizens
to vote on the location of the downtown Library. KCLS will conduct an independent cost and
feasibility analysis for renovating the current building located over the Cedar River.Cost estimates to
construct a new library on the former Big 5 site will be completed by Miller-Hull Architects by the end
of May but are already showing signs of surpassing the budget,which calls into question how much it
will cost to renovate a larger building over a river. KCLS has typically encountered higher costs per
square foot for renovation projects than for new construction.
The Election Explanatory Statement was briefly discussed and Terry said she would send a copy of
Larry Warren's letter to the Board. It was noted that the Highlands Library is not part of the ballot.
During the Council presentation, redevelopment-building prices/costs were called into question. The
cost estimator, Robinson Company, Inc.,was brought in to talk about the preliminary estimate.
Robinson talked about how they derived at their numbers,the difference of estimating vs. actual bids,
etc. KCLS has used Robinson in the past and believe they are the best in business.
VII. KCLS REPORT/ANGELINA BENEDETTI
Angelina discussed the Volunteer Program Recognition event held May 5 at the Fairwood
Library. Included acknowledgments were the Teen Advisory Group, Study Zone Tutors,
Citizenship Classes, the Multi-Service Center, and many other wonderful groups. Each in
attendance received a cookbook of favorite recipes by beloved authors and different recipes
cooked by staff from the receipt. Staff also provided music. Angelina said that between
January and April, 2012,the volunteers contributed over 850 hours to both the Highlands and
Downtown library.
Angelina talked about their "Lets Read" program to launch a civic initiative in South Seattle
and South King County aimed at dramatically increasing student's achievement in South
Seattle and South King County. The program is modeled after the Summer Reading Program
and will focus specifically on improving third grade reading scores by keeping kids connected
to reading over the summer. The project reaches out to the entire family not just students
and will be offered in seven communities including Burien, Federal Way, Kent, SeaTac,
Tukwila, and Renton.
Angelina also discussed the Renton Library Job Club. This program allows fellow job seekers
support and networking and learning about resources to help find employment. The group is
led by a trained facilitator and is presented in partnership with Work Source.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
The annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet was held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at the
Renton Pavilion Event Center. There was a great turnout and fun was had by all.
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IX. OLD BUISNESS
A Public Meeting and Open House was held on Thursday, May 3, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at the Renton Highlands Library. There was a great turn out and good comments.
X. NEW BUSINESS I�
None.
XI. INFORMATION
None.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Suzi Ure, seconded by Erica Richey, to adjourn the May meeting. All
were in favor, motion carried,the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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DATE: � 12 Apri12012
T0: Hon. Rich Zwicker, President
Members of the Renton City Council �
VIA: Hon. Denis Law, IVlayor '�-�` '
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FROM: Zanetta L. Fontes,Sr.Assistant City Attorne� Gr'�
(425) 255-8678 .
SUBJECT: Background on drafting Ballot Title ����
This memo is intended to provide you with some context for your discussion regarding
whether to send the Ballot Title I have drafted to King County Elections. I have provided
the Ba11ot Title as an attachment to this memo.
• DEADLINES
� The deadlines are based on our aim for the August 7th election date. If we miss
that date,the next election is in November. Having the election in November
� would result in added expenses for the city,for the progress on the site on South
3`d,West of the Renton Piazza. KCLS has indicated that their forbearance and
willingness to work with the city through this election process is conditioned
� upon the continued progress with work at the site West of the Piazza.
• As you heard at the council meeting, in order to get a matter on the August 7tn
ballot,we need to get a Resolution and Ballot Title to King County Elections in
� sufficient time for them to put the paperwork through their process. Bonnie has
been in contact with them and has learned that we must get our paperwork to �
them no later than April 25th. Your last meeting before that date is April 23`a.
BALLOTTITLE REQUIREMENTS
• RCW 29A.36.071 and 29A.72.050 both guide the Ballot Title.They provide that a
. Ballot Title consists of three parts: l)Subject statement,which is limited to 10
� words(RCW 29A.72.050),2) Concise Description,which is limited to 75 words .
` (RCW 29A.36.071),and 3) Question (the one the voters decide).
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• RCW 29A.36.071(1) imposes on the city attorney the duty to prepare the Ballot
Title(all three parts).
• The Subject Statement must identify the enacting legislative body and include a
statement of the subject matter. �
• RCW 29A.72.050 imposes on the city attorney the duty to draft, as the Concise
Description,a "true and impartial description of the measure's essential
contents,clearly identify the proposition to be voted on,and not,to the extent
reasonably possible, create prejudice either for or against the measure."
• RCW 29A.72.050 provides the acceptable form for the Question to be posed.
DRAFTI NG
It was with the foregoing requirements in hand that I drafted the three parts of the
Ballot Title, keeping in mind the requirement that,to the extent I was able to do so, I
was to avoid creating a bias or prejudice for either side of the measure.
• Subject statement: .
• o I wanted this to be as straightforward as possible because that will be the
question the voter answers. Trying to meet what I believed was the spirit
of the signaturs gathering effort, I was working with the belief that the
people who supported the gathering of signatures for an initiative
wanted the opportunity to have the electorate voice its opinion on the
location of the library in the downtown area. I had 10 vuords with which
to work so drafted accordingly.
o My first choice for this statement was: "A vote to select a Ijbrary site for
downtown Renton." However,after 1 was done with the Concise
Statement(admittedly that took most of my attention) I re-visited this
subject statement in conjunction with the legal requirement(set out
above). My first choice did not expressly identify the enacting legislative �
body. And,while we are not seeking to enact legislation with this vote, l
� was concerned that my wording would not be accepted by the KC
Elections people and could cause a delay. So, I revised the subject
statement to read as you see it, identifying the City of Renton and
indicating the voters are choosing a site for a library downtown.
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, • Concise Description: � .
o I considered many app�oaches for this 75 word statement. Most of them
were discarded because I was not sure they were accurate; or t.hey were
biased in one direction or the other. I provide some of those decisions
' here.
� o It became obvious to me on Monday night,with the audience comment
about the signs that have been showing up around town,that there could
be confusion about the term "downtown library". Some people thought
that meant the one to be constructed on the parcel West of the Piazza
(the site formeriy occupied by#he Big 5 store); others believed the term
could mean the existing library over the Cedar River. At least two �
� members of the pubiic(both of whom appeared from their comments to
support the Cedar River location) provided two different interpretations.
There is no question we must locate a library in the downtown area,
which could be at either location. So, I thought it wise to refer to the
locations(as that is the focus of the vote) using their actual physical
• location,one is over the Cedar River and�the other is on the parcel West .
of the Piazza. This seemed to me ta be the most accurate, imparkia(,
� balanced,and least likely to create prejudice either way.
o Also, I thought about the phrase "the site formerly occupied by the BigS
store"as a possible moniker for that location. First, it was too many
words. Second, I thought of using"the Big 5 site"to reduce the number
of words, but,then realized that could confuse voters into thinking that
the existing structure of the store would end up being the library
building. That is not accurate. Also, it could create a bias for or against
one side�f the measure.So, I decided to apply the"physical locatian"
rule that I mentioned in the prior bullet point.
o I considered but decided against such phrases as:"Renton would build a
� new library�lowntown"or pMrasing suggesting that no matter the
� outcome af the vote,there was going to be a whole new building
constructed. This could be understood to mean that the existing library .
over the Cedar River,was going to be completely demolished if that
location turned out to be the location selected by the voters. To the best
of my knowledge,that is not the case.So,that would be untrue. Alsa,
• the people who might be inclined to vote for the Cedar River location
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might refrain from doing so because�the.y don't want the existing library
to be torn down.That could create prejudice to one side of the..measure.
o If the Cedar River location prevails,then there is no question about what
� use will be made of the building at that location as the KCLS library would
be there. However, if the (ocation to the West of the Piazza prevails,the
community needs to know what happens at the site of the existing
� library, i.e.,whetherthe building stays in city ownership and gets
repurposed. I am aware that there are rumors among members of the
public that the city will tear it down. So, language to accurately inform
the voter�was added.This also creates balance in the statement
because,as I said, in the case of one side of the measure prevai(ing(the
Cedar River site)the fate of the building is known.So, I am of the opinion
that informing the public about the fate of the building in the event the
other side af the measure prevails(the West of the Piazza)would be
� presenting a balanced message. �
o I used the word "EITHER"to make clear that those are the only two
• choices.That is accurate.There are no other choices for location. After
the 201Q vote of the people, we entered into a contract with KCLS to
build a library somewhere downtown at a location other than the Cedar
River site. The city acquired land West of the Piazza to locate a new �
library for KCLS. The discussion has been between the site West of the
Piazza versus the site over the Cedar River.
o The express language ofthe contract between Renton and KCLS (CAG 11-
130)says: "The City will....provide suitable land and will contribute
funds....forthe design and cdnstruction oftwo new City of Renton library
facilities consisrent with or superior in form,function and quality of o�her
recently constructed libraries in the King County LibrarySystem." �
(Agreement, Par. 3a. Emphasis added.) These were far too many words �
(italicized above)to use to describe the nature of the library that was to
be provided. Sa, I used "state of the art"as an alternative. Also,
although the contract uses the word "new"(underscored above), as I i
� explained above,this could be misleading as it relates to the Cedar River � I
' location and could be prejudicial to that side of the measure. '
o Even when I have nat covered the city council meetings, I have gone back I�
• to listen to them on the intranet. So, I am aware that people who '�
participated in the signature gathering campaign were very interested in I
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the casts assaciated with each location and the comparison ofithe two. If
they were concerned,then it seemed to me that other voters would be
as well. Also, it is my opinion that the approximate cost af each side of
the measure is an essential elernent of both sides af the rr�easure. Far
those reasons, I have included a provision�far an approximate cost far
each side of the quastian. As ta the actua(amounts that appear, i am
deferring ta people rnore knowledgeabls that I am to obtain the figures
� from the experts the city has hired to study these things. ! sfiil! need fia do
my best to make sure the amounts are factuaE and, "..,to the extent
reasonably possible, [do notj create prejudice either far or against the
measure." •
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o RCtN 29A.72.050 pravides a nurnber o#acceptable farms. One form
allows voters to choose between two different measures. 1 adapted that
format for aur question.
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As the state statute rnandates that it is the City Attorney who is respansibie for drafting
the Baliofi Title, in Larry's absence and at his directian, l have done so,while keeping a
clase eye ori the requirements irnposed by state law. i hope that by sharing this
infcirmat'ron with yau rn advanee, it wi11 axd in yaur discussian on Monday night.-
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• Aiming for August 7th election date: . . _
April 23`d deadline to get to King County so they can get through their process.
Three Parts are: �
• Subject statement(10 words max) RCW 29A.72.050. �
• � Concise Description (75 words) RCW 29A.72.050.
• Question:29A.36.071 •
BALLOT TITLE �
� I. Subiect Statement: �
CITY OF RENTON VOTE TO SELECT A LIBRARY SITE DOWNTOWN.
II. . Concise Description: -
� After Renton voters chose to 'oin Kin Count Libra S stem KCLS Renton contracted with KCLS to
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provide a state of the art library in downtown Renton. The library will be located at EITHER the existing
library location over the Cedar River,with an approximate cost of$ , OR West of the Renton
. Piazza,with an approximate cost of$9,300,000. If the Piazza site is chosen, Renton will keep the existing
library for future public use. (75 words)
III. uestion: • . ,
Which location should be the site of the downtown library?
Over the Cedar River
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� West of the Piazza
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• RCW 39.34 lNTfRLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CETY
OF RENTON AND KING COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM
RELATEDTO CON5TRUCTtON OFTWO KCLS LIBRARIES IN
THE CITY OF RENTON
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THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT {the "Agreement"} is made and entered into this Lf
day of 2011, by and between the City af Renton, a noncharter cade city
under RC 35A.03, and a municipal corporation in the State of Washington (hereinafter
referred to as the "�it�'),:and King County Library System, established and operated
under RCW 27.12, in King County, in the State of Washington (hereinafter referred to as
"KCLS"). �
RECITALS .
A. The citizens of the City approved annexation into the KCLS on February 9, 2010. �
B. The City and KCLS have discussed and agreed that the City.will provide land and
funding for, and KCLS shouid maintain and operate, two new library facilities in the City
of Renton for the benefit of the citizens ofi Renton and the surrounding communities.
{collectively referred to herein as the "Project").
•- B. The City and KCLS contemplate that the Project will include one new library designed,
c ns ructed staffed and maintained in dawntown Renton and another desi ned
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constructed, staffed and maintained in the Sunset-area of Renton. �
C. The Project is coritingent on the City acquiring title to the properties upon which the
libraries are to constr.ucted and associated rights-of-way, easements, and or covenants
as may be required.
D. The Project also requires that KCLS manage and oversee the design and cor�struction
of both libraries and also operate and maintain#he libraries.
E. The Project and this Agreement set forth below are authorized by the Interlocal
Cooperation Act, RCW 39.34. �
. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideratian of the�terms and provisions, the Parties agree as
follows: � �
AGREEMENT
1. Parties:
� The City and KCLS are collectively referred to herein as the "Parties".
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2. Pur ose: '
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The purpose of this Agreemenfi is� to define the respective rights, roles, •
responsibiiities of the contracting Parties concerning their contribu#ion of
land, funding, planning, construction and management of the land and the
libraries to be erected on that land.
3. Scope of Wbrk: �
a. The Citv to Provide librarv locations and fundin�:
The City will be the lead age.ncy in the acquisition and due diligence
necessary to provide suitable land and will contribute funds, as detailed
further hereinbelow, for the design and construction of two new City of
Renton library facilities consistent with ar superior in form, function and
q�aality of other recently constructed libraries in the King County Library
System.
i. The City will retain ownership of the underlying land at each
library site that is ultimately selected {each a "Site" and
. collectively, #he "Sites") and will provide the Sites with clear title,
exclusive of public rights-of-way dedication and any conflicting
easements or covenants extinguished as well as boundary line �
adjustments that may be required in order to design and
� construct library facilities. The City will conduct or have
. conducted a Phase 1 environmental review and investigation of
each Site and if such review .determines there is an existing .
• environmental hazard, and if the City decides to purchase the
Site, the City will remediate that condition prior to or
� contemporaneously with the purchase of the applicable Site. �
b. The City will fund the following costs: �
i. Site acquisition; �
ii. Design; .
iii. ConstructFon of finished {ibrary structures �excluding the items
� listed in Section 3(d) below,, landscaping, off-site utility
. connections, parking, surface water management systems, and
necessary infrastructure improvements; and
iv. Public art that is integrated in to the structure subject to KCtS Art
Selection Policy and the Cit�s 1%for Art regulations. �
v. The City will also be the le�d agency for SEPA reviews; (and use
determinations and any required conditional use permits. �
c. KCLS�to Own, Operate and Maintain libraries: ,
• KCLS will own, operate and maintain the library structures on the
5ites �wned by the City at no charge, pursuant to ground leases with
renewable terms of 100 years so long as those structures are operated as •
pub(ic iibraries and neither structure is abandoned, neglected, or unused
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� for at least 360 caiendar days without any stated intent from KC�S (or its
successar)to continue library uses.
d. KCLS to furnish furniture, fixtures and equipment typica! for KCLS public I
� library operations: � �
. KCLS wil! fund al! library furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E),
�nteric�r signage related ta (ibrary functions (i.e,, excluding exit signage,
A�A signage, etc.}, library rr�aterials, stafF and day-to-day c�peratic�nal
expenses. Upon the earlier of �i} "subs�antiaE compfetion" of , or (ii}
issuance o# a certiFicate of csccupancy for each project, KCt5 will pay far
aperating expenses for the completad �rci]ect, pursuant to a ground
- tease to be enfiered 'rnto between the �ity and KCLS, as further described
in Sectian 9 below. As used herein, "substantial campiefiion" shaii occur
upan the completion of construction of the (ibrary buiiding
, improvements pursuanfi to the Approved Designs(as deflned below) such
that it can be put to its intended use, with the exceptian �nf any punchlist
items.. �
4. Desi�n and Bid Process:
a. L.ead Design Agericy: KCLS sha!! be the lead agency in development of the
. llbraries'design:
�� KCLS will be the lead agency in the design phase for each library in
order ta establish a single paint of cantact fior vendors, architects and
other entities and •shall have fina� authority regarding the Library
. program, space plarrning, site planning and related program impacts and
the interior design and impravements. As lead agency, KCLS sha11
execute, hold and administer ait cantracts and agreements necessary ta .
design the project improvements. � �
i. The architects and cansuttants will be selected using the KC�S
procedures and the fallowing.
ii. The quatificatian submittals wifl be reviewed by two City
representatives and two KCLS representatives to determine thrae �
design �nd/or consfiructian finalisfs far each library.
iii. The interviews for �he #inalists wil! be conducted with a pa�e1 to
include two City representatives, one member of the Rentan �
Library Advisory Bc�ard (ftE.AB),.and one member of the Renton
Mur�icipaf Arts Comr�issic�n �RMAC}. KCl.S will be represented by '
• up to four KC�S administration�representatives and a KC�S l.ibrary
Board Member.
� b. Staff c�f Design Team:The Farties v+ri11 joiritly s#af#the Design�i'eam:
A "Design Team" will be established for each library praject that
includes the consultant team (including appropriate representafiives from
� . the architect and�engineer), KCLS stafF, up ta two City representatives,
. two members from the RLAB, and one member from the RMAC.
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. i, 7he Design Teams will host a community open house at the outset
of each library's design process to discuss the potential design •
� concepts and library programming elements desired by the public.
ii. The Design Teams will host a second set of community open
houses to present the schematic designs for each library.
� iii. The Design Team and the Architect will present the respective
schematic designs to the Renton City Council and the KCtS Library
, Board.
.iv. The Design Teams will review and provide input at each milestone
. phase: schematic design, design development and car►struction
� documents phase. These meetings may be coordinated with the
receipt of cost estimates. .
c. Selecfiion of Final Design:The Rarties will jointly select the final designs:
� At the completion of schematic design phase,�the City and KCLS will
approve a design for each of the library projects (each an "Approved
. Design" and collec�ively, the "Approved Designs"). The City and KCLS .
staff will develop project budgets for each faciiity based on the projected •
cost estimate that will incfude a change order contingency of 10% of each
respective library's project cost and in addition a project contingency
allocatian for each library of 5% of the total budgeted cost. The budgets
shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A. The total •
project cost establishes the City's maximum contribution amount (the
totat amount of the City's financial commitment to the two library
_projects)(the "City's Maximum Contributian"). If the actual bid costs.
exceed the Approved Design{sj, then the Approved DeSign shall be
• • modified in a manner mutually acceptable to the City and KCLS so as to fit
within the budget canstraints.
d. Authority to Change Design: Changes to a project following schematic
d.esign may be initiated by either Party.
i. Design changes required by the City will be paid from the Project
contingency, until that fund is exhausted. Additional funds will be
added to , the Cit�s Maximum Contribution in order to
accomrnodate changes directed byfihe City.
ii. Design changes that are required by KCLS sha11 also be paid from
the Project contingency. However, KCLS shall reimbursethe funds
drawn from the Project contingency fund if the same is exhausted
for the Project, to the extent that it was drawn down by KGLS
changes.
iii. Unforeseen or emergency changes shall be paid from the Projec#
cantingency fund until it is exhausted. Thereafter, the City shall i,
be obligated to fund the increase in costs due ta the necessary • '
� design change,. �Unforeseen emergencies shall generally be
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Force Ma�eure.
iv. Changes rn the narma! caurse of canstruc#ian wil! be funded from
' � the 1Ql change order cantingency and then frorn the Project
� contingency.
e. Lead Bidding Agency: KCLS will manage the bidding pracess:
i. C�nce the budget and the Apprc�ved Designs are finalized, ffCLS wilE
� assist the cansuftant teams in preparing the bid docurrients anc#
Ispecificatrons. KCCS will rnanage the pu6lic bid process in
l accordance with iCCLS Purchasing Poiicies.
ii. �onstructio.n Cantract Bidding: �
I 3.. KCGS sha(I pravide the City a minimum of one copy of the�
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electronic fiie of the contract documents.
2. KC(.S shall require that the City is included as an additional .
j insured an the confiractor(s) insurance policy(s), and.that
� the �City is induded in the contract{s} lndernnification
. �ravisions and reeeives the same protectiz�n as received by
KClS.
3. KCLS shall fal#ow a!4 a�plica&le Fede�-al, State and tocal
� laws, rules and regufiati�ns irt the expenditure of the funds
� ta be paid by the City ta KCLS in connection with the �
praject:KCi.S represents to the Gtythat its procedures are
consistent with applicabie laws reiating to pubiic contract
I� � bidding procedures, and fihe City neither incurs nar
i assumes any responsibi(ity far KCLS's bid, award or
contracting process.
4. In connectic�n with this Agreement, neither KCLS nor any
j � party contracting vr subca�tracfiing in connection with the
� Praject shal� discriminate on the basis of race, colar, �ex,
� religion, nationality, creed, rr�arital status, sexual
I arientatiQn, age or the presence of any ser�sory, mer�tal or .
physica! handicap in employrnent or applicatisan for
I emplaymer�fi or in the administratic�n of the delivery of
I services or any other bene�ts under this Agreement. KCLS
�I shali comply fully with afl appl"scable Federal, Stafie, and
i local laws, ordinances, executive arders artd reguiations
that prohibit�uch discrimination.
� 5. Canstructic�n:
a. �.ead Construcfiion Agency: KC�S shali. be the lead agency in the
i constructian phase and manage the construction of each library in order
s to esteblish a single paint of contact for vendors, cantractors and other
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entities. As (ead agency, KCLS shali execute, hold and administer ail . .
contracts and agreements necessary to construct the project
irnprovements. �
i. KCLS, as the lead agency in the design and cor�structidn ph�ses for
each library, shal! have a duty ta make gbod faith and
commerciaily reasonable efforts to keep the project within
budget. .
ii. A "Gonstruction�"eam" will be established for each library project �
that includ�s the contractar, the design consultants, KCLS staff or .
designated construction manager for KCLS {�urrently, URS Corp.);
and the Cit�s Facilities Director.
a. KCLS will provide dire�tion and cost review with the
General Contractor. �
b. Once Construction comrr�ences,the Construction Teams will meet as needed .
but no less than weekly throughout the respective projects.
c. KCLS shall be responsible for project managemertt, providing direction and
coordinating cost reviews for the projects.All change orders that involve the
praject contingency funds shall be reviewed and approved by KCLS and the
City's �acilities Director or designated praject representative, in their
respective reasonable discretion. Such approvals shall be provided in a
timely and responsible manner.
d. No change orders ta Approved Designs shall be made following
commencement of construction, except in the sole discretion of KCLS. The •
responsibility for the cost nf ch�nge orders�vill.be as follows:
1.. Change orders that corrre at the sole request of the City shall
by the sole responsibility af the City. If the cost exceeds the �
. City's established Maximum Contribution, and no cost savings
can be faund ta offset such cost increases, the City will
determine either to bring additianal funds to the Project or
withdraw the change order;
2. Change orders that corne at the sole request of KCLS shall be the
sole responsibility of KGLS;
3. Ghange orders that come as a result of the mutual desire of
KCLS and the City or necessitated due to unforeseen
conditions shall be the responsibility of the City. If the cost
exceeds the City's established Maximum Contribution,the City
or KCLS may seek tQ either reduce the scope or may agree to
bring additional funds to the Project. KCtS may elect to
provide additiona! funds to the Project, in its soEe discretion,
but shall not be required to do so; and �
4. KCLS wi11 be responsible for any project time delays and
associated costs caused so[ely by, or arising directly from, any
action or inaction by KCL5. � •
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� e. The City may furnish an inspector (at the City's expense} to manifior
� compliance with requirements during the canstruction of the Project. The
City's inspector shal) acfvise KCLS of any deficier►cies noted. KCLS shall take �
� any necessary action to resolve #he deficiencies noted by the City's
. inspector. The City's insgector sha!! not communicate directly with or
ir�st�uct the Project contractor directly on any matters.
6. Pavmen#of Desi�n and Canstruction Costs.
� a. Payment ft�r pesign artd Construction:_Cifiy to pay ot� a reimbursement
basis for the design and cons#ruction up ta the City's Maximum
�ontribution amount as designated far the specific library.
� i. On or araund the 10t�' of each .month KCIS wiii prepare a
reimbursement invoice for the City for its portion af tha Project
costs which shait include ali amaunts that were invoiced to KCLS
far the Project in the preuious month, and for which the City is
ultimately respansible, consistent wi�h this Agreement and any
other specificaily adapted documents. The form of the monthly
inuoice to be submitted by KCLS is attached hereto as Exhibit B,
� ii. KCI.S shall include in their billing staternent a copy of the
Contractor's approved itemized partiaf payment request for that
bllling period ta documer�t the amount of the actual construction
' � cornpleted. . .
� iii. The reimbursement invoices to the Gity will include as
' documentation hotoco ies af alf of the underfying Rr�ject
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' . invoices receiv�d by KC�S. �The Project invoices wilt E�e copied
� after review and approval for payment by KCLS and will include
� indication of KCLS's approva( of the sarne,
iv. To the extent possible, the Parties will wark ta provide the City's
Facilities Director or his or her designee an oppor�unity to review
and initial the underlying Project invoices for items for which the
j . City is responsible, upon receipt by KCl.S from the Cantractnr, in
I order to identify any areas of disagreement between the Parties
as soon as passible and ta streamlirie the City's paymer►t process.
v. Except for those trluOtCes on which Parties have not reached
agreement, a!I KCLS' invoices to the City shat{ be payable by the
� City within 30 days. KCLS a�►d the City agree to use electranic
! payment as the payment method and the Cifiy will deposit the
� . reimbursement paymerrt directly into the accnunt designated by
KCIS. .
� vi. The Parties further agre� to work diligentiy with each other to
resalve any questions or disagreements on any outstanding
invoices expeditiously.The City and KCiS agree th�t time is o�the
� essence regarding these payments since KCLS is making payrnent
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on Project invoices that �re ultimate(y the responsibility of the �
City. .
vii. KCLS shall make available to the City all necess�ry documentation
that the City reasanably requires or may require to satisfy any
audits or reviews of the City's expenditures.
7. Potential librarv lacations:
a. Downtown Library:
The potential Downtown Renton Library sites are 508 South Third
Street(Big 5} and 504 South Third Street(Raxy Thea�re).
i. At the downtown Site that is selected, City will fund construction
� ; of, and. KCLS agrees to operate, a library building and related
infrastructure o# up to 20,000 square feet. KCLS will endeavor to
� provide this size o� building within the Project budget. However,
should the amount of construction bid prices exceed the
established budget, the scope of the Project and the Approved
Design may be altered as nece$sary to meet the budget ..
�ons#raints. KCLS may elect to.contribute additional funds to the
Project in its sole discretion, but shail have no abligation to do so.
, ii. Expected dedicated free parking for library patrons will be
provided on the Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) right-of-way (ROW)
immediately north of the site. •
� 1. The City will be responsible far the SPU's extending of
easement rights to KCLS ar otherwise securing approval
� � for KCLS to utilize the ROW#rom SPU. .
2. If at some point in the future it becomes feasible to charge
for parking, the City reserves the right to do sa after
sufficient notice and discussion with KCLS and subject to
the terms of the easement with SPU. The distribution of
any future parking revenue, including the possibility of
sharing proceeds with KCLS, would be determined by
separate agreement prior to implementation.
iii. Tentative timeline:
1. . Site Acquisition—QZ 2011 �
2. Select Consultant Team and initiate Conceptual Design —
Q2 2011 �
' 3. Schematic and Design Development Phase including
Public and City Council review�-six to nine months
4. Construction Dacuments and Permit Set Preparation-four
to six manths
5. Permit Reviews—three months
6., Public Bid to Notice to Proceed for Construction -- three .
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7. Construction to Occupancy-1�.to 14 months
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9. Warranty - one year following�inal Acceptance
b. Sunset Library:� -
7he poter�tia! Sunset Library �{an Sunset 8lvd NE, betweer� NE
Harrington Avenue ar�d NE 10th Street�street address TBD)j.
i. ci�y w�E� fu�,� construc�ion and KCLS will operate a library and
related infrastrueture up ta 15,OQ0 square#eet,
ii. Appraximately si�r (60) dedicated free parking stalls are
expected to be provided €n a combination of an underground
parking garage and � on adjacent pubiic streets. The Rentan
Housing Authority, the City, and future pubiic and/or private
partners may devetop plans for redevelopment of the remaining
portion of the Sunset iibrary site. This redevelopment may
incorporate the library structur� itself after discussion and
approval by KCLS. Such a mixed-use development would require a
separate agreement by the parties.
. �.. TentativeJ proposed timeline:
2. City and library Distrtct Se(ect Corrsultant i'eam—Q2 2011
3. Site plans options study is developed with the City, RNA
and KCLS Q2 2011
. 4. City and KHA negotiate and determine property transfer�s)
� —Q,2 2011 .
5. RHA subtrtits DemolitionJDispasition applicatiqn to US
Dept of Housing& Urban Deveiopment (HUDj —Q2 2013
� 6. Schematic and Design Development Phase including
� Public and City Cauncil review—six to nine months
7. HUD approves Demolition/Disposition application —early
2013
. S. Construction Docurr�ents and Permit Set Preparatian-faur
ta six rnonths � �
9. RHA applies for and recei'ves re(acaiion vauchers for
Sunset Terrace resiclents—Q,2 2012
10. Permit Reviews—twn months—Q3 2012
11. !f r�ecessary, Sunset Terrance resider�ts relocated ta
alternative housing—three tc►six manths
22. Public Bid to Natic� to Proceed far Canstruction —three
mant�s �
12. Constructian to Occupancy—.12 ta 24 months
13. Move in and punch list—two manths
24.Warranty -one year foilowing Fina)Acceptance
8. MediationlDispute Resolution: �
� a. !f either Party believes that there has been a material breach of #he
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aforementioned contract; they must provide written notice within seven �
(7} days af learning of that material breach (where "learning" means the
awareness that any known factual circumstances constitute a material
breach).
� b. Tfie Party that is has been given notice of a material breach must clarify
or cure#he material breach within �14)days orwithin a reasonable
period oftime.
c. Failure to clarify or cure the material breach within {14)days or within a
re�sonable period of time results in the Parties submittingto the
requirements of Section 8(d) of the Agreement.
d. In the event of a dispute between the Parties regarding this Agreement,
tt�e Parties shall attempt to resolve the matter informally. If the Parties
are unable to resolve the matter informally within 30 days, a "neutral"
' third-party shall be mutualfy identi�ed to hear disagreements in
mediation. If the Parties cannot agree to a mediator•the Parties agree
that they shall jointly apply to the American Arbitration Association or �
ar�other professional mediation service. .
e. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to by the Parties in writing, both the •
City and the KCLS shall cantinue to perform all their respective
� obligations under this Agreement during the resolution of the dispute.
9. Termination of the A�reement; Ground Lease:
� a. This Agreement should be terminated fallowing the warranty period of •
the last completed project (one year following final acceptance) and
� replaced by a Ground Lease to be developed. The Graund Lease sha11
include the following provisions:
� i. The City will lease the Sites tv KCLS at no charge. �
ii. KCLS will agree to operate public library facilities within the buildings
constructed on the Sites.
iii. KCLS will maintain the buildings constructed on the Sites and adjacent �
landscaping.
iv. KCLS will rnaintain fult-replacement property insurance on the
buildings constructed on the Sites. �
vi. In the event of a condemnation or casualty,that results in the
destructian of all or a majority of either of the buildings constructed on either Site,
KCLS will confer with the City and the City may elect whether fo have KCLS use the
insurance proceeds to rebuild,the library structure on the Site ar, in the case af •
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vii. Each lease shall have a renewabie term of 10Q years so long as the
. library buildings are operated as public libraries and are not abandoned, neglected;
or unused for more than 360 consecutive days withaut any stated intent from KCLS
{or its successor)to continue library uses}.
10. Extensian of the Agreement:
', The City and KCLS may agree to extend the duration of this Agreement as
� necessary to fulfifl the purpose of this Agreement. In order for any such
extensions ta occur, the Parties must agree in writing to extend the
agreement not less than thirty (30) days prior to the otherwise applicable
, expiration date. If the Parties have not agreed to the extension in writing by
the otherwise applicable expiration date,the Agreement shall expire. �
11. Duration:
� � This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by the City and KCLS �
� and shall continue until the second quarter, of 2014, unless otherwise
terminated in accordance with Section 9 or extended in .accordance with
Section 10 of this Agreement. �
• 12. Audits and Inspections: The records and documents with respect to all matters .
covered by this Agreernent shall be subject to inspection, review or audit by the
KCLS or the City during the term of this Agreement and three years after
termination or expiration. �
Audits and inspections shall be the responsibility of KCLS. The City shal( support
KCLS in meeting audit and inspection requirements.
13. Indemnification, Hold Harmless and Defense:
KCI.S represents to the City that it has or will have adequate supervision for
those participating in the Project and that all applicable ruies, regulations,
� . statutes and ordinances will be complied with in their entirety. KCLS ag�ees
to indemnify, hold and defend the City, its elected official, officers,
employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from any and all claims,
demands, losses, actions, violations and liabilities (�ncluding costs and all
attorneys feesy to or by any and all persons or entities, including without
limitation,their respective agents, licensees, or representatives; arising fr�m,
resulting from, or connected with the Agreement to the extent caused by the
negligent acts,errors or omissions of KCLS, its partners,shareholders, agents,
employees, or by KCLS's.breach vf this Agreement.
• KCLS shall require that the City is included as an additional insured an the
contractor(s) insurance policy(s), and that the City is included in the �
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. contract{s) indemnification provisions and receives, substantially the same �
protection as received by KCLS.
KC�S waives any immunity that may be granted to it under the Washington
State lr�dustrial lnsurance Act,Title 51 RCW. KCLS's indemnification shall not
be limited in any way by any IimitatiQn of the amount of damages,
compensation or benefits payable to or by any third-party under workers'
compensation acts, disability benefit acts or any ather benefits acts or
programs. THE PARTIE5 AGREE THAT TH�Y SPECIFICALLY N�GOTIATED THIS
SECTION ON (NDEMNIFlCA710N.
In the;event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, loss, or damage is
brought against the City, KCLS shall defend the same at its sole cost and
expen:se, provided that the City retains the right to participate in said suit if �
any principal or governmental or public law is involved, and if final judgment
be rendered against the City and its officers, agerits, and employees, or any
af them, or jointly-against the City and KCLS and their respective officers,
� agents, and employees,or any of them, KCIS shall satisfy the same.
The City shall indemnify a�nd hold harmless KCLS and its officers, agents and
employees or any of them from any and all claims, actions, suits, liability,
. loss, �osts, expenses, and damages of any nature whatsoever, by reason or �
arising out�f any negligent action ar omissi�n of the City, its officers, agents,
and ernployees, or any of them,.in performing obligations pursuant to this
Agreement. In the event that any suit based upon such a claim, action, foss,
or damage is brought against KCLS, the City shall defend the same at its sole
cost and expense, provided that KCLS retains the right to participat� in said
suit if any principal of governmental or public law is involved; and if.final
judgment be rendered against KCLS and its officers, agents, employees, or
any of them, or jointly against the City and KCL5 and their respective officers,
agents, and employees or a.ny of them, the City shall satisfy the same. ? I'm
not sut�e that this is necessary.
As KCLS is the lead agency in the design and construction of the fibraries, "
KCLS s�all indemnify the City for any claims of design or construction defects, �
or negligence.
The City waives any immunity that may be granted to it uncfer the
� Washington State Industrial Insurance Act, Title 51 RCW. 7h�e Cit�s �
indemnification set forth above shali not be limited in any way by any
fimitation r�f the amount of damages,compensation or benefits payable to or
by any third-party under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts
ar any other benefits acts or programs. THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THEY •
SPECIFICALLY NEGOTIATED TNIS SECTION ON INDEMNIFICATION.
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� 14. Ne�li�ence:
The Parties acknowledge and agree that if such claims,actions, suits, liability,
loss, cost�, expenses and damages discussed above in Section 13 are caused
by or result fram the concurrent negligertc� of the City, its agents,
emplayees, andior officers and KCLS, its agents, ernployees, and/or af€icers,
this Sectic�n shall be valid and enforceable only to the extent of the
� negliger�ce of each party,its agents, emplayees andjar officers.
3.5, DutV to complv with the law: .
In executing this Agreement, the Parties da not assume (iability or
responsibility far ar in any way release the ather party ta this Agreement
. from any iiabi(ity or responsibility that arises in whoie ar in part from the
exisfience or effect of City ardinances, rules, regulatians, policies ar
, procedures. If any cause, claim, suiY, action or proceeding (administrative c�r
judicial), is initiated chaflenging the validity or applicability of any City
ordinance, rule or regulatian, the accused party shal! defend the same at its
sole expense and if judgment is��entered or damages awarcted against the
City, KCLS,or both, the City, KClS, ar both shall safiisfy the same, induding a!!
� chargeable casts and attorneys'fees.
� 16. Discrimination Prohibited;
Irt a!f of KCCS's services, programs, c�r activities, and ali of KCLS's hiring and
employment made passi&le by or resutting from this Agreement there shall
be na discrimination Eay KCLS or by KCIS's empiayees, agents, suEacontractors,
valunteers or representatives against any person because of age, (except
minirnum age and retirement provisians�, sex, marital status, sexual
. orientation, race, creed, colar, nationa! origin, honorably discha:rged veteran
or military status, or the presence af any sen�ory, mental, or physica!
disability, unless based upon a bona fide accupatianal cJualification in
relationship to hiring and emplc�yment. Any materiaf v�o}ation of this
provisian sha!! be grc�unds fc,r the City tc� immediately terminate this
Agreement.
� 17. Breach: .
In t�ie event af a breac� of this Agreement, if a Party waives a breach, that
waiver to pursue remedies related ta that breach does not waive that part}�s .
� right to pursue remedies for future breaches of this Agreemerit. "
' 18. Waivers: �
� � A() waivers shail k�e in writing and signed by ihe waiving party. Either Party's
faiiure to enfiorce any pravision of this Agreement shall not b� a waiver and
�, � shall not prevent either party from enforcing that provision or any o#her
pravision of this Agreement in the future.
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19. Force Majeure: �
If either party cannot perform any of.its obligations due to events beyond its
reasonable cdntrol {other than #he payment of money},the time provided far
performing such obligations sh�ll he �xtended by a period of time equal to
the duratidn of such events. Events beydnd a party's reasonable control
include, but are not limit�d to, acts of God, war, civil commotion, labor
disputes,strikes, fire, flood or other casualty, shortages of labor or mat�rials,
government regulations or restrictions {otherthan regulations or restrictians
adopted or imposed by the City� and weather conditions: .
20. Remecties Cumula#ive:
Any remedies provided for under fihe terms af this Agreement are not
intended to be exclusive, but shail be cumulative with all other remedies
available to the City at law,in equity, or by statutes.
21. Governing Law:•
This Agreement shall be mad�in and shall be.gaverned by and interpre#ed in
accordance with the laws of the �tate af 1,Nashington. Any liabilities due to
property damage or inJury to persons arising out of activities conducted �
pursuant ta this Agreement shall be governed by Washington State law.
22. Administration:
Each individual executing this Agreement on behalf of the City and KCLS
repres�nts and warr�nts that such individuats are duly authorized to execute
and deliver this Agreement on behalf of KCLS or the City. This Agreement
shall be administered by KCLS Director or his/her designee, and by the City
Admi;nistrator of Community and Economic Development, or his/her
designee.
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23.Amendments: �
This Agreement is the complete expression of the terms hereto and any oraf
representation or understanding not incorporated herein is excluded. Any
modifications to this Agreement shall be in writing and signed by both
Parties. �
24. Drafting of this A�reement:
Each party has participated and/or had an equal opportunity to participate in �
the drafting of this Agreement. As a result, this Agreerrient shall not be
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� construed against one party or the other as a resuit af the preparation,
substitution,.submission ar other event af negotiatian, drafting or executian
hereof.
25. Le�al Representatinn: �
The Parties are responsible for providing for their own lega! services at th�ir
own expense.
. 26. Notices:
Any notices required ta be given by the Parties shall be del�ivered at the
addresses set fort� below. Any natices r�iay be delivered personally to the
addressee af the notice ar may be deposited in the Linited States maif,
posfiage prepaid,to the address set forth beiaw. Any no'tice so posted in the
United States mail shall be deemed received ti�ree (3� days after the date ofi
� maiiing. Written notice sent to the City should be addressed as�'ollows:
Name:
Alexander Pietsch,Administrator
City of Renton
� Department of Community& Ecor�omic Development
1Q55 5outh Grady Way
. Renton,WA 98457
Written natice to KCLS shali be sent ta the address in KCLS signature block on
� the iast page of this Agreement. .
27. No Third-Party Beneficiaries:
This Agreement is made and entered inta for the sole profiection and benefit
of the.Parties listed above. No other person ar entity shall have any right af
actian or interest in this Agreement based upon any prouision set forth
herein.
2$.Assi�nment.
Ne�ther KCLS nor the City shall have the r'tght to transfer ar assign, in whole �
� or ir► part, any t�r afl af its obligations and rights hereunder without the prior .
written conser�t of the other Party.
29.Severabilitv:
� if a Court of cnmpetent jurisdiction defiermines that any partian of this
, Agreement is found to be inuaiid, ii(egal, or unenforceable, that
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, deter,mination shall in no way affect or invalidate any other provision hereof �
and su�h other provisions shall remain in full farce and effect.
IN WITNESS WNEREOF,the �arties have caused this Agreement to be executed the
day and year set forth above.
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• Director-KCLS Mayor-City of Renton
960 Newport Way NW 1055 South Grady Way
Issaquah,WA 98027 Renton,WA 99057 �
Phone: 425-369-3200 Phone:425-430-65Q0
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Renton City Attorney
Attest: '
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Bonnie I. Walton� City Clerk
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 12, 2012
TO: Denis Law Ma or
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CC: Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Terry Higashiyama, Community Services Administrator
STAFF CONTACT: Peter Renner, Facilities Director
Greg Stroh, Facilities Manager
SUBJECT: Cost Estimate Process for the Existing Downtown Library
Recent public comments have called into question the construction cost estimates to
remodel the existing downtown library for continuing use as a library. This memo will
describe the steps taken in the process of cost development for both the existing library
site and the alternative site west of the Piazza.
• The points for consideration are these:
• Cost estimates for both sites were provided by the same cost estimator.
o The Piazza site estimate was simply based on recent KCLS library
construction costs for a 15,000 square foot library.
o The existing library site would be a major rehab of an existing structure
and over a river, so this cost estimate was as detailed as possible at that
time for a building where no actual design had been performed.
• Estimates can be expected to change through the design/construction process,
so design and construction contingencies are built into the estimates.
• The budget for the Piazza site, including land acquisition, is$9,337,000.
• The estimate for the existing library rehab, including seismic and structural
improvements is$10.1 million.
o Staff met with King County Library System officials April 12, 2012,to
review this estimate. They expressed significant concern with the
estimate, based on their recent experience with remodeled library
projects, and that the location of the library over the Cedar River could
be impacted by permitting delays and other issues.
• The environmental permitting process for the Cedar River site has begun. Our
assumption is that it can be completed within one year. This puts this project
• time line potentially one-year behind the Piazza site.
• We also assume a temporary replacement library facility of a smaller size will be
needed during the construction period at a cost of$400,000. That is dependent
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on whatever other KCLS library system development projects are going on at the
same time.
One of the specific public comments was that "we should be using actual bids by
contractors". In fact,that is the point in a construction project when you actually do
know (change orders aside) what a project will indeed cost. Unfortunately, it is not
possible to get accurate bids from contractors until you have provided:
• bid-level plans, which come after all of the
• design development has been completed, which comes after
• schematic design has been completed, which, in a remodeling project, comes
after
• existing building analysis.
So we are four steps away from knowing what the precise cost will be,five if you include
potential change orders.
However,there are some interim steps that can be taken in order to roughly price a
project so that you know whether to move on to the next design phase or whether
adjustments have to be made to meet the project budget. All of these interim steps
� involve the use of a cost estimator.
When Mithun Architects commissioned the cost estimate for rehabbing the existing
library as part of the site selection study, a representative from Mithun that had worked
on KCLS facilities previously provided input so that the cost estimate could be as
complete and accurate as possible. Cost estimators use something called "unit cost
pricing"to estimate the expected total costs of a project. The actual prices used come
from a number of sources collected in databases and continuously updated. Estimates
are vetted against contractors' schedules of value once the project is bid. This formulaic
process is quite well developed, and is a very popular method for estimating costs.
' Costs are adjusted frequently as market supply and demand fluctuate, and cost
estimators also adjust for local labor and transportation conditions. In periods of
intense development,the numbers lose a degree of accuracy, but each estimate is
examined and weighted for such factors.
The estimator chosen to provide the cost estimates for the various sites considered was
the Robinson Company, a large local estimating firm that specializes in public sector
projects. They provide roughly 200 estimating projects per year.
The estimate has been broken down into various construction components or
"divisions", as created by the Construction Specifications Institute, and are used by the
• industry as standard. You can see that some of the divisions include "placeholder"
allowances.
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When the shift is made from one level of design to the next, allowances are replaced
with specifics, and estimates can be refined based on the actual materials specified.
When the cost estimate was prepared for the rebuild at the existing(Cedar River) site,
enough was known about the seismic code deficiency, so that a separate structure
improvement estimate was included.
The estimate for the existing library rehab is still preliminary, even with the
contingencies built in. The contingencies provide an allowance for change but the
potential variation will be large until design work is performed.This is the standard
process for all development and construction projects. We believe we have the best
numbers based on the information available currently.
Representatives from both the Robinson Company and King County Library System will
be present at the Council meeting Monday to provide additional information and to
answer questions.
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• Combined Summary
PROJECT: RENTONLIBRARYSTUDY-LIBRARYREMODEL
LOCATION:RENTON,WA
BLDG SF: 22,500
ESTIMATE:
EST NPE:
I'fEM DESCRIPTION TOTAL $/SF
B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE 583,291 .
B20 EXTERIOR CLOSURE 787,834
B30 ROOFING 346,405
C10 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION 332,450
C30 INTERIOR FINISHES 562,500
D20 PLUMBING 135,000
D30 HVAC 787,500
D40 FIRE PROTECTION 26,500
D50 ELECTRICAL 562,500
E10 EQUIPMENT 15,075
E20 FURNISHINGS 112,500
F20 SELECTIVE BUILDING DEMOLITION 118,725
G20 SITE IMPROVEMENT 300,000
Z30 GENERALREQUIREMENTS 524,622
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL INCL SALES TAX 5,194,901 230.88
DG DESIGN CONTINGENCY 680,223
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 5,875,124 261.12
� GC GENERAL CONTRACTOR'S OH&P @ 406,694
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 6,281,818 279.19
EC ESCALATION TO 1/2013 367,595
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 6,649,414 295.53
DC DEVELOPMENT COSTS 47.00% 3,125,224
PM PERMITS&OTHERJURISDICTIONAL/ENTITLEMENTPROCESS 3.00% 199,482
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 9,974,120 443.29
EC2 ESCALATION TO 8/2013 2.04°� 135,759
TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COST 10,309,879 449.33
TEMPORARY RELOCATION DURING CONSTRUCTION 400,000
GRANDTOTALDEVELOPMENTCOST 10,509,879 467.11
Note:
This cost estimate is adjusted to a project start date of August 2013 based on the assumption that permit can be obtained
within a year. Should the project be delayed beyond that point,the project cost will need to be adjusted by then
construction cost inflation factor.
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Seismic Improvement •
PROIECT: RENTON LIBRARYSTUDY-LIBRARYREMODELSEISMIC
LOCATION:RENTON,WA
BLDG SF:
ESTI MATE: 2012027
EST TYPE: COST MODEL
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL W/sales tax
B10 fLOOR CONSTRUCTION
01530 DEBRIS CONTAINIVIENT OVER RIVER 1 LS 25,000 25,000
01530 SCAFFOLDING UNDER SCAFFOLDING UND 11,000 Sf 15 165,000
03000 IMAGE,MAPTENDON,REBAR-TEE BEAMS 17 EA 1,560 26,520
03310 TEE BEAM STRENGTHENING 17 EA 9,000 153,000
05000 FLOOR CUT&PATCH @ COLUMN 1ACKET_' 8 EA 700 5,600
B10 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION DIVISION TOTAL 375,120 410,756.40
B10 ROOF CONSTRUCTION
01530 ALLOW=.MISC,MECH,ELEC,SYSTEMS MOV 1 LS 10,000 10,000
03000 IMAGE,MAP REINFORCEMENT-COLIACKE 8 EA 1,350 10,800
03310 CONCRETEJACKETS-GRIDB 4 EA 5,100 20,400
03310 CONCRETEJACKETS-GRIDC 4 EA 7,700 30,800
06100' GLULAMS 8,712 BF 3.00 26,136
05120 SHEAR PANELABOVE NEW DRAG STRUTS 496 LF 25.00 12,400
06130 15-1/8X15 DRAG STRUT CONN ALLOW LIK 4 EA 215 860
06130 4'X 6"BLOCK&STRUT 81 QC.@ SHEAR P. 62 EA 185 11,470
06130 DETAIL 1/54.2 1 EA 530 530 •
06130 DETAILS/54.2 2 EA 360 720
06130 DETAIL9/54.2 2 EA 410 820
06130 DRAG STRUT CONNECTIONS @ GRID 4 EA 215 860
06130 LS 90&NAILING @ EXTG 3X BLOCKING 600 LF 15 9,000
06130 MASONRY WALL BRACE GRID 1 42 EA 185 7,770
06130 MASONRY WALL BRACE GRID D 30 EA 140 4,200 ,
06130 NEW JACKET/COLUMN CAP ATTACHMENT 8 EA 1,100 8,800
06130 SPLICE CONNECTIONS DRAG STRUTS 16 EA 125 2,000
B10 ROOF CONSTRUCTION DIVISION TOTAL 157,566 172,534.77
620 EXTERIOR CLOSURE
07920 MASONRYSEISMICJOINT-DETAIL8154.1] 15 EA 550 8,250
B20 EXTERIORCLOSURE DIVISIONTOTAL 8,250 9,033.75
630 ROOFING
07920 REMOVE&REPLACE,PLY,ROOFING-ALLO' 1,472 SF 21.50 31,648
B30 ROOFING DIVISION TOTAL 31;648 34,654.56
Z10 GENERAL CONDITION/ADMINISTRATION
01000 PROJECT ENGINEER 3 WK 2,550 7,650
01000 PROIECT MANAGER 3 WK 3,200 9,600
01000 SUPERINTENDENT 15 WK 3,200 48,000
09000 DUMPSTER 3 MO 600 1,800
09000 DUST/WEATHER CONTROL 3 MO 150 , 450
09000 PHOTOGRAPHS 3 MO 125 375
01000 PROGRESSIVE CLEANING 12 WK 100.00 1,200
09000 SAFETYMTGS.,FIRSTAID 12 WK 40.00 480 •
09000 SURVEYING/LAYOUT 1 LS 2,000 2,000
09000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES 1 LS 34,855 34,855
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. ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNITCOST TOTAL W/salestax
01000 PROJECT CLOSEOUT 1 LS 6,200 6,200
09000 PERMITS INSURANCE AND BONDS 1 LS 1,200 1,200
Z10 GENERALCONDITION/ADMINISTRATION DIVISIONTOTAL 113,810 124,621.95
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 686,394 751,601.43
DG DESIGN CONTINGENCY 2.00� 13,728 13,727.88
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 700,122 765,329
GC GENERALCONTRACTOR'SOH&P@ 7.00% 49,009 49,008.53
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 749,130 814,338
EC ESCALATION TO 1/2013 0.00% -
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 749,130 814,338
DC DEVEIOPMENTCOSTS 0.47 352,091 382,739
PM PERMITS&OTHER JURISDICTIONAL/ENTITLEMENT PROCESS 0.03 22,474 24,430
TOTAL PROIECT COST 1,123,696 1,221,507
EC2 ESCALATION TO 8/2013 2.04% 15,295 16,626
TOTALDEVELOPMENTCOST 1,138,990 1,238,133
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PROJECT: RENTON LIBRARYSTUDY-LIBRARY REMODEL
LOCATION:RENTON,WA
BLDG SF: 22,500
ESTIMATE: 2010170
EST TYPE: COST MODEL
ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNITCOST TOTAL $/SF
B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE
03000 FLOOR CONSTRUCTION 8 EA 8,000 64,000
04000 VERTICAL SEPARATION @ COLUMN/MASC 15 EA 1,000 15,000
05000 ENHANCED ATTACHMENT @NORTH WALI 168 LF 50 8,400
00500 ENTRYCANOPYALLOWANCE 500 SF 50 25,000
B10 SUPERSTRUCTURE DIVISION TOTAL 112,400 5.00
B20 EXTERIOR CLOSURE
01000 PREMIUM FOR OVER RIVER CONST/MITIG 1 LS 200,000 200,000
07000 EXTERIOR WALL W/METAL.SIDING 3,900 SF 32 124,800
07000 REPLACE MARBLECRETE WITH METAL 5,000 SF 30 150,000
08000 CLERESTORY GLAZING 800 SF 50 40,000
08000 STOREFRONTSYSTEM 4,800 SF 55 264,000
820 EXTERIOR CLOSURE DIVISION TOTAL 778,800 34.61
B30 ROOFING
01000 EXTERIORSOFFITALLOWANCE 4,000 SF 15.0 60,000 �
01000 NEW ROOFING/FLASHING/insulation, 26,500 SF 9.5 251,750
830 ROOFING DIVISION TOTAL 311,750 13.86
C30 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION
08000 INTERIOR RELITES ALLOWANCE 250 SF 40 10,000
08000 REPLACE INTERIOR DR/FRM/HRDWRE 20 EA 950 19,000
09000 DEMO/REPLACE MASONRY WALL-INTERIC 1 LS. 10,004 10,000
09000 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION/SPECIALTIES 22,500 SF 12.50 281,250
09000 NEW INTERIOR WALLS @ MEETING ROON 800 SF 9.00 7,200
09000 PATCH INTERIOR WALLS/GWB 1 LS 5,000 5,000
C30 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION DIVISION TOTAL 332,450 14.78
C30 INTERIOR FINISHES
09000 INTERIOR FINISHES 22,500 SPA 25,00 562,500
C30 INTERIOR FINISHES DIVISION TOTAL 562,500 25.68
D20 PLUMBING
15000 PLUM&IN 2,500 SPA 6,00 135,000
D20 PLUMBING DIVISION TOTAL 135,000 6.80
D30 HVAC
15000 HVAC 22,500 SFA 35.00 787,500
D30 HVAC DIVISION TOTAL 787,500 35.00
D40 FIRE PROTECTION •
15000 FIRE PROTECTION-EXTERIOR MODIFY EXIS 4,000 SFA 1.00 4,000
15000 FIRE PROTECTION-INTERIOR MODIFY EXIS 22,500 SFA 1.00 22,500
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D40 FIRE PROTECTION DIVISION TOTAL 26,500 1.18
D50 ELECTRICAL
16000 ELECTRICAL-ALLOWANCE 22,500 SFA 25.00 562,500
D50 ELECTRICAL DIVISION TOTAL 562,500 25.00
E10 EQUIPMENT
11000 MISC EQUIPMENT/BOOK DROPS 22,500 SFA 0.67 15,075
E10 EQUIPMENT DIVISION TOTAL 15,075 0.67
E20 FURNISHINGS
12000 FURNISHINGS-ALLOWANCE 22,500 SFA 5.00 112,500
E20 FURNISHINGS DIVISION TOTAL 112,500 5.00
F20 SELECTIVE BUILDING DEMOLITION
02220 DEMO EXTERIOR WALLS/GLAZING 9,500 SF 2.00 19,000
02220 DEMO ROOFING 26,500 SF 2.00 53,000
02220 INTERIOR DEMO ALLOWANCE 22,500 Sf 200.00 45,000
09000 DEMO INTERIOR FRAMED WALLS 1,150 SF 1.50 1,725
F20 SELECTIVE BUILDING DEMOLITION DIVISION TOTAL 118,725 5.28
G20 SITE IMPROVEMENT
15000 MINOR UPGRADES @ EXISTING PARKING i 40,000 SFA 5.00 200,000
15000 MINOR UPGRADES @ PED PAVING/-TIE-IN 5,000 SFA 20.00 100,000
� G20 SITE IMPROVEMENT DIVISION TOTAL 300,000 13.33
Z10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01000 GENERALCONDITIONS 8 MO 50,000.00 400,000
Z10 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DIVISION TOTAL 400,000 17.78
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 4,555,700 202.48
ESTIMQTED 5U8TOTAL LESS SUBSTRUCYURE 4,443,300 197.48
DG DESIGN CONTINGENCY 15.00% 666,495
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 5,109,795 227.10
GC GENERALCONTRACTOR'S OH&P @ 7.00% 357,686
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 5,467,481 243.00
EC ESCALATION TO 1/2013 6.72% 367,595
' ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL 5,835,076 259.34
DC DEVELOPMENTCOSTS 0.47 2,742,486
PM PERMITS&OTHERJURISDICTIONAL/ENTITLEMENTPROCESS 0.03 175,052
TOTALPROJECTCOST 8,752,614 389.01
EC2 ESCALATION TO 8/2013 2.04% 119,133
� TOTALDEVELOPMENTCOST 8,871,746 39430
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• THE ROBINSON COMPANY - FIRM PROFILE
Partnering For Success
, Teamwork is essential in today's construction market. Project success measured in terms of cost
control,schedule accuracy,design quality, and risk management demands highly skilled
coordination from the earliest phase.The Robinson Company is a leading estimating firm and a
, full service construction management firm whose comprehensive services range from developing
early cost budgets to coordination of the entire front-end effort.
Knowledge and Experience Set Us Apart
The Robinson Company brings a wealth of knowledge to the team in regard to how every element
of a project relates to cost,schedules,and logistics of the construction process.We have worked
on a wide variety of public and private projects. We have developed cost estimates for a large
number of municipal and public sector projects many of them for repeat clients. These projects
have ranged from minor interior remodels to new multi-million dollar state-of-the-art facilities.
Having worked exciusively in the Northwest over the last 27 years,our knowledge of the local bid
market has proven to be both accurate and a valuable asset to the design team.
Responsive Service, Measurable Value
At The Robinson Company,we never lose sight of our mission:to keep our clients a step ahead,
and partner with them to minimize their risk. We provide a full range of cost estimating and
' management services.The earlier we come on board,the more responsive we can be:from
developing a realistic budget and controlling costs to team coordination,scheduling and
� • managing risk.
We have developed our own proprietary estimating software that utilizes price research and
historical data to compile construction project costs.The flexibility of our software and database
lends itself to a wide array of uses and services.Our library has several thousand unit costs all
researched with the contracting community throughout Washington.The following is a list of
services we can provide:
Feasibility/Bond Studies Value Analysis/System Options
Cost Modeling Detailed Cost Estimates
Sustainable Design Ana/ysis GC/CM Reconciliation
� Schedu/es Constructability Reviews
� Contractor Selection Contract Development
� Cost Monitoring Equipment/Furnishings Budgeting&Procurement
N Cash FlowAnalysis Project Management
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� A Unique Approach,a Talented Staff
� The Robinson Company approaches every project from the Owner's perspective,with a
o contractor's knowledge.Our staff of 11 includes experienced estimators and project managers
a with strong backgrounds in general contracting.Our team interacts daily with a wide range of
3 architects,jurisdictions,contractors and suppliers;allowing us to offer accurate and realistic
.� information.Our estimators are trained to be proactive and ask the critical questions during the
� planning and design process.Our extensive experience along with our thorough historical data
� allows us to provide you with the critical cost information you need to ensure your planning
• � efforts are a success.
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THE ROBINSON COMPANY - PROJECT LIST •
Renton Libraries Feasibility Study
Newcastle Library '
Kenmore Library
Vashon Library Predesign&Design . r
Duvall Library
Federal Way Regional Library
Covington Library
Woodmont Library -
Chehalis Timberland Library Feasibility
Study
Federal Way Library Renovation&Addition
Kent Regional Library Minor Remodel
Coupeville Library Renovation
Freeland Library Addition
NE Branch Library TI&Parking Revisions
Snohomish Library Feasibility Study
Tacoma Public Library Refurbishment
Burlington Library
South Park Library •
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Renovation Renton,WA =�• ::.��'�`a K°.}
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Puget Sound Kidney Center Medical Office Building
Puget Sound Blood Center of Renton
VRFA—Lea Hill Fire Station 34
King County Courthouse South Entry Renovation
King County Community Health Center TI Improvements
King County Courthouse Sidewalk Restoration
Criminal Justice Training Center porm Building Predesign
Bothell Public Works—New City Complex(Predesign through Design)
Bothell City Hall
Burlington City Hail
Lacey City Hall Renovations
Seattle Fire Department(Stations 17,28,35,37 and 38) •
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• THE ROBINSON COMPANY - PRINCIPAL RESUMES
SHARON KENNEDY, Partner
Principal in Charge-Cost Estimating Services
Sharon Kennedy manages the cost estimating division for the Robinson
Company. Sharon's expertise is in cost modeling at the pre-design stage,
budgeting,and overall cost management. Sharon has over 28 years of
experience in cost estimating and preconstruction services. She joined The
,�. Robinson Company in 1989 and became a partner in January of 1999.As the
Principal in Charge of the estimating department,she supervises the firm's
estimating staff and oversees and reviews more than Z00 estimates a year.Sharon's extensive estimating
experience will allow her to provide insight on the construction costs for each design option as well as an �
evaluation of the soft costs. This thorough evaluation will ensure all the costs are covered in the planning
stages
EXPERTISE: Cost modeling
Cost estimating
Feasibility/Reuse Studies
Life-cycle cost analysis
Value engineering
Schedules
Project management
AFFILIATIONS:Sharon has served for 5 years at the executive level of The Council of
Educational Facility Pianners International,Washington Chapter
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KIRK ROBINSON, President
Principal in Charge—Construction Management Services
Kirk Robinson has over 30 years of cost estimating and project management
experience. Under his leadership,The Robinson Company has provided
construction management services for projects in excess of$400,000,000 and over
4,000 cost estimates. Kirk offers in-depth knowledge of budgeting,construction
management,constructability reviews,cost estimating and scheduling for a large
array of public projects throughout the Northwest.His expertise in the process
helps ensure that facilities will be completed on time,in budget,and without arbitration or litigation.
� EXPERTISE Budget Analysis
Cost Modelin
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Cost Estimating
Feasibility Studies
Project Management
Contract Negotiations
Constructability Reviews
Value Engineering
Schedules and Flow Charts
Life-cycle Cost Analysis
. EDUCATION: University of Colorado-B.S.Architectural Engineering,1977
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SAMPLE BUDGET SHEETS
- RENTON DOWNTOWIV
- RENTON HIGHLANDS �
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This pretiminary cost projection is for 15,000 sq ft or 20,000 sq ft single story buitding with parldng .
Costs fiased on recent KCLS Project Experience �
Cost allocation as ofJune 28th,2011 Renton KCLS
Si ngle Story whh Street Parking 15,000 sq ft 20,OD0 sq ft L5,d00 sq ft 20,000 sq ft
Slt@ COStS $ 632,000 $ 1,535,000
COflStt'UC�1011 $ 6,165,534 $ 8,220,7i3
Owners Costs S a,�ia,62s $ 1,961,520
Off Site Development � s�s,000 S . s2s,000
Library FFE&Materials S - S l,a�o,zso $ a,6so,9oo
Total Esfimated Cast $ 9,337,159 $ 12,542,233 $ 1,470,250 $ 1,680,900 '
Preliminary Cost Allocations
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Category Detai! 15,004 sq ft 2a,000 sq ft
� Site Acquisition
Estimated-Not Adual Purchase P�ice-Prope $ 525,0�0 $ 1,400,000
Legal $ 15,000 $ 20,OD0
{BigS) Demolition $ 65,000 $ 80,000 {Roxytheater)
Survey-Tttle Report $ 12,000 $ 15,000
EnvironmentalAnaly: $ 15,000 $ 20,000
Total Site costs $ 532,000 $ 1,535,OOD
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Construction '
$325/sqft Fstimated Cost $ 4,875,OD0 $ 5,500,000 •
cf�ange ordercontingencylD% $ 487,500 $ 650,000 '
WSST-9.5% $ 509,438 $ 679,250
• subtotal $ 5,871,938 $ . 7,829,250
projed contingenry 5/ $ 293,597 $ 391,463
Total Projeded Costs Building rnnstruction $ 5,165,534 $ 8,220,713
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Offsite development
Frantage lmprovements
street(3rd) $ 300,000 $ 300,000
street(parking conne� $ 300,000 $ 300,000
Utilities-place holde� $ 150,000 $ 150,000
Contingency 10� $ • 75,000 $ 75,000 •
Total Frontage tosts Projected $ 825,000 $ 825,d0U •
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Owners Costs
• Architects Fee $ 422,000 $ . 525,000
GeoTechnical(Soils} $ 9,500 $ 12,000
Traffic+pari<ingStud� $ 7,500 $ 7,500
Survey(Refine survey $ 5,000 $ 6,500
subtatal basicservices $ 444,000 $ 551,000
Other Consultants Fees
Addenda Allowance Architectural $ 50,000 $ 65,000
Additionai archltect servl $ 250,o0D $ 250 000
. Civii Engineer $ �53,000 $ 55,000
LandscapeArchitect $ 36,000 $ 40,000
�nterior5 S ss,000 $ ss,000 .
Electrical Engineer $ 50,000 $ 55,000
CostEstimator $ 25,OD0 $ 30,000
Mechanicei-Plumbin� $ 95,OD0 $ 95,000
Conceptual Site anay $ 5,000 $ 5,000
Acoustical $ 24,150 $ 2�,000
Lfghting $ 31,900 $ 33,000
structural $ 16,200 $ 16,200
ConsultantCoordinationFee $ 35,000 $ 40,000
PublicArtCoordination $ 5,000 $ 7,500
1%of construction costs Artwork • $ 61,000 $ 78,000
Legal-contractr $ � 2,500 $ 2,50o
ME Commissioning Support $ 20,000 � $ 25,000
As Built Revlsions $ 20,000 $ 25,000
Reimbursibles $ 30,000 $ 40,000 '
' Additional5ervices estimated $ 864,750 $ 982,200
Permit Fees $ 250,a00 $ . 250,000
• Contingency @1�% $ 155,875 $ 178,320 -
• Projeded: TotalOwnersCosts $ 1,714,625 $ 1,9b1,520
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Library Furniture,Fixtures,Equipment,Supplies,Library materials
Furn"rture . $ 190,000 $ 230,000
shelving $ 200,000 $ 240,000 .
specialized shelvingtighting $ 200,000 $ 270,000
o�ce equipment/start up supplies $ 22,500 $ 30,000
signage-Wa�nding $ 125,000 $ 150,000
computer-telcom equipment $ 90,000 $ 99,000
Contingency 10°!0 $ 82,750 $ 101,900
sub total FFE $ 910,250 $ 1,120,90D
Librarycollection Materlals $ 100,000 $ 100,000
automated check in system $ 460,000 $ 460,004
$ T,470,230 $ 1,680,900
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This preliminary tost projection is for 35,U00 sq ft single story buifding with Structured Parking �
Costs based on recent KCLS Project Experience � �
Cost ailocation as of June,2011 Renton KCLS
Singte Story wrth Street Parking 15,OD0 sq ft � '•
Site Costs $ 152,000 ' ;
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Construction $ 7,683,204 � �
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awners Costs S �,4so,600 �
Off Site Development � szs,000 �
�ibrary FFE&MaYeriaEs S - $ 1,s16,000 �
Total Estimafed Cost $ 1b,140,804 $ 1,616,000
Detailed Preliminary Cost Allocations
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Category Detail � 15,OQ0 sq ft
Site Acquisition
Estimated-NotActual PurchasePrice-Praperty $ 25,�00
Legai $ 25,000 �
Demolition $ 65,000 •
Survey-Trtie Report $ I2,000
Environmental Analysis $ Z5,000 •
Tptal Site costs $ 152,000 '
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$325/sqft Building&•Landscape $ 4,875,000 � �
$30,000/stal! Parking for 40 vehlcles $ 1,200,000 i
chdnge orzferconYingen�y.t0% $ 607,500 j � �. �
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subtotal $ 7,317,338 '
projectcon�ingency5% $ 365,867
Total Projected Cosu Building construction $ 7,683,204
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street(3rd) $ 300,000
' sireet(parkingconnection) $ 300,000
Uiilities-place holder $ 150,000
Contingency 10% $ 75,000 �
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� Gea7echnical{Sails} $ 15,440
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suFrtotaibasicservices $ 51.2,500�
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Gv�(Engineer $ IOQ,DOd +'
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EJectrica!Engineer $ 60,000 ; .
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Mechanical-Plumbing $ SO,OOQ �
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Acaustica! $ 1Q,Q00 �
� Consultaht Coordination Fee $ 40,Q00 �
PublicFutGoordination $ 5,000
11 of canstruction costs Art work $ 78,OOq
, _v. � l.ega!-contracts _..�_ $-- 2,Sd0
ME CommissioningSvpport $ 25,Q00
As Built Revisions $ 15,000 �
Reimbursibtes allawance $ 30,000
Permits $ ?50,060
i Contingehcy @20°! $ 134,600
, Projected: Tatal Owners Costs $ 1�480r600
� Ci6rary Furniture,Ff�ctures,Equlpment,Suppties,tl6rary materiais
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' sheivictg $ 254,OQQ
office equipment/start up supplies $ 50,00�
signage-Wayfinding • $ 1.50,000
' computer-teicom equipment $ 110,000
Speciatized Shelf Lighting Systern $ 2D0,000
Cantingeocy 1Q% $ 96,000
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Opening Day Colhection Additions $ 7.00,000
Automated SetF Chack In Sys#erp $ 460,Od0 �
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FORM OF KCLS MONTHLY PROJECT COS7S INVOICE
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Future Public Use of Liberty Park Library Building
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Task: To exp/ore the best future public use of the
library buitding in a public process
• 35 applicants from all walks
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end of the process
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meetings and research
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Recommendation
That Counci/allocate funds to hire consultant(s)
to further investigate locating
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in the Liberty Park Library Building
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• July—Aug. 2011: Application process
• Sept.—Oct. 2011: Background on Library
• Nov. 4—24, 2011: 1st online survey
• Nov. 15, 2011: 1st Open House
• Dec. 2011 — Feb. 2012: Researching options
• Feb. 10— 21, 2012: 2nd online survey
• Feb. 15, 2012: 2nd Open House
• March 2012: Drafting Final Report
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• Arts and Culture Master Plan
• Museum Master Plan
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Arts and Cultural Center
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• 82% were "definitely" or "somewhat" likely to
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• 41%were "definitely" or "somewhat" likely to '
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• 39%were "definitely" or "somewhat" likely to '�
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• 15t choice: Environmental Interpretive Center
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• 3rd choice: Third Place / Community Space (15%)
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Committee considered:existing plans,results of sub-
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• Potential for partnerships and sponsorships
• Fit with existing civic amenities in the area
• Opportunities to complement existing plans
• Public's expressed preference
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Create an Environmenta/ Interpretive Center
Continue to plan for Arts and Cu/tural Center
Support Creation of a Civic Campus �
' Use Sustainable Building materials and methods
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Final Recommendations
(1)That Council allocate funds to hire consultant(s)to
further investigate locating an Environmental Interpretive
Center in the Library Bullding.
• Gateway for exploring,learning,
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environment and wildlife.
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stewardship of Renton's parks,
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(2)That the City continue to make the development of a
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS...................................................................................3
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..................................................................................4
BACKGROU N D...............................................................................................5
COMMITTEEPROCESS...................................................................................7
WHAT WE LEARNED....................................................................................15
RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................�.........................18
APPEN DICES................................................................................................25
Committee Members
Timeline
Survey Results
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Liberty Park Library Building Steering Committee would like to acknowledge the following for their
assistance with the task of considering the best future public use for the library building.
Adrianne Alexander, Public Works, City of Renton
Leslie Betlach, Community Services, City of Renton
Susie Bressan, Communications, City of Renton
Jay Covington, Executive Department, City of Renton
Peter ponaldson, Friends of Cedar River Watershed
Marilyn Edlund, Community Liaison
Terrence Flatley, Community Services, City of Renton
Beth Haglund, Communications, City of Renton
Peter Hartley, Renton Municipal Arts Commission
Jennifer Davis Hayes, CED, City of Renton
Terry Higashiyama, Community Services, City of Renton
Glenn Kost, Parks Planning Manager, City of Bellevue
Britt McKenzie, Renton Municipal Arts Commission
Barb Nilson, Renton Municipal Arts Commission
Alex Pietsch, Community and Economic Development, City of Renton
Renton Senior Activity Center Staff
Charlotte Spang, Friends of Cedar River Watershed
Elizabeth P. Stewart, Renton History Museum
Greg Stroh, Community Services, City of Renton
Chip Vincent, Community and Economic Development, City of Renton
Diane Wagner, Community Services, City of Renton
Corey Weathers, Friends of Cedar River Watershed
A special "Thank You" to everyone who attended our Open Houses and/or took the online survey—we
appreciate your comments and support! Also thank you to Renton Mayor Denis Law and the Renton City
Council members.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Liberty Park Library Building Steering Committee(Steering Committee)was formed of Renton
residents interested in participating in the process of determining the best public use for the Liberty Park
Library Building once the KCLS Renton Library has moved into a new location in downtown Renton.
The Steering Committee met numerous times from September 2011 through March 2012,and held two
public open houses. With the help of staff,the Committee also hosted two online surveys to solicit public
feedback. Volunteer committee members also spent considerable time researching potential future uses,
going on field trips,and listening to presentations by experts in various fields.
It was evident from the public response that the prevailing ideas for the use of the building followed three
overall themes—community, creative arts, and environmental. During this process, public input showed
that an Environmental Interpretive Center generated a majority of the interest as the desired new use for
the building, although the three approaches shared many commonalities.
The Steering Committee herein makes the following recommendation to the City Council:
• That Council allocate funds to hire consultant(s)to further investigate locating an Environmental
Interpretive Center in the Liberty Park Library Building,to be enjoyed by all who visit;
• That the City of Renton continue to make the development of an Arts and Cultural Center a top
priority for the future;
• That the City of Renton support the creation of a civic campus around the new center,to enhance
it as a place for public activities and events; and,
• That building renovations and upgrades be consistent with LEED certification materials and
construction methods, per the U.S. Green Building Council.
The committee appreciates the opportunity to provide the Renton City Council with this report and greatly
appreciates and acknowledges the efforts of City of Renton Staff for their support during this process.
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BACKGROUND
In 2009,the Renton City Council authorized exploration of potential annexation to the King County Library
System. An interlocal agreement between the City of Renton and the King County Library System (KCLS)
cited not only the ages and conditions of Renton's existing library buildings, but also the less-than-optimal
library locations and the higher cost of upgrading existing buildings as compared with new construction. A
recession-induced housing slump also reduced the costs of new construction. In February 2010,voters
approved the annexation of the Renton Library system to KCLS,with the understanding that the City of
Renton would fund and construct two new library buildings after annexation.
Library sites and the cost of construction have historically been controversial issues in Renton. Renton's
first library, Carnegie Library, located on the site of the present-day Liberty Park tennis courts,opened on
March 11, 1914.The Renton City Council had considered numerous sites,and many residents complained
that it was located too far from the center of town. But securing a site was a prerequisite for receiving
Carnegie Foundation monies, so when the Sartori family donated three lots on the edge of North Renton,
the decision was made. A newspaper editorial encouraged Renton residents, "Don't let the thought that
you don't like the location stop you from doing your duty.The library is here... and it is your duty to make
the most of it." In spite of the original controversy,the Carnegie Library became a much-loved Renton
institution.
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By the 1950's, Renton's World War II population explosion had made the Carnegie Library inadequate for
the City's needs;the building constructed for 8,000 books now held 68,000. Cautious voters defeated
three bond issues before finally passing a $150,000 bond in November, 1964. Again, public surveys and
the Washington State Librarian recommended that the new building be located in the downtown core, but
Council preferred city-owned sites,which narrowed the options. The vision of a civic campus—with a
multi-story City Hall, senior center, park, and community auditorium—sold citizens on the bold design of a
library over the Cedar River. The new library was completed for a total cost of$327,560 and it was
dedicated on April 16, 1966. The Carnegie Library was demolished in 1968.
In the case of the current library, however,City Council reaffirmed in June, 2011,the City's intent to
maintain the existing Library building located in Liberty Park in public ownership and to keep it open for
Renton residents. The Council further directed that any future use should enhance the enjoyment of the
building as a civic amenity and take advantage of its location over the Cedar River. The Mayor appointed
the Community Services Department Administrator,Terry Higashiyama,to oversee a public process to
develop ideas for the future use of the building that the City Council and Administration could consider.
Terry Higashiyama and her Department were to take the lead in establishing a Steering Committee and
scheduling meetings to develop recommendations. The process was to take approximately six months
and would offer an opportunity for all interested citizens to share in the vision. Terry added Museum
Manager Elizabeth P.Stewart and Facilities Manager Greg Stroh to work with her as liaisons with the
committee. Diane Wagner would serve as the administrative staff support for documentation and
communication purposes.
On July 5,2011,the Community Services Department issued a press release asking Renton residents
interested in participating in the process of determining the best possible use for the Liberty Park Library
Building to apply online. The deadline to submit an application was July 29, 2011. Thirty-five citizens
responded. Committee members came from various walks of life and included retirees, professionals,
parents of young children,first time civic volunteers, representatives from non-profits,and former or
current board and commission members. Everyone who applied was welcomed onto the committee. Of
those 35 original applicants 20 remained active and participated throughout the process.
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STEERING COMMITTEE PROCESS
The Steering Committee members attended ten two-hour meetings between September 2011 and March
2012, in addition to numerous other smaller group meetings and field trips. The Committee moved
through a process of considering the broadest possible set of uses, narrowing those to three with public
feedback, researching those three, and coming to consensus on one best option,again with public input.
Staff provided the Committee with administrative and communications support.
The first Steering Committee meeting was held on September 28, 2011, in the Renton City Council
Chambers. The meeting was open to visitors and the media, although Steering Committee members took
the lead.The Committee agreed to the following objectives for use of the building. Future use should:
1) Benefit the public
2) Be economically feasible '
3) Enhance enjoyment of nearby civic assets(park, museum, river,etc.) '
The Committee also adopted the following meeting ground rules: I,
1) Look to the future. I
2) Remember that you are representing the residents of Renton.
3) Be an active listener.
4) Try out new ideas.
5) Respect the team and its work.
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The Committee established the following process:
• The Committee would meet on the third Thursday of every month at the Renton Senior Activity
Center from 7:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m. (This was later changed to start at 6:30 p.m.)
• The Committee would meet monthly and members would commit to attend all meetings,as well
as do some work outside of regularly scheduled meetings.
• The Committee would organize two to three public open houses to solicit feedback from the
public.
• All meetings would be conducted as public meetings;open to anyone, but only Committee
Members may participate in discussions,deliberations,and activities, except during open house
meetings when all attendees participated.
• City staff would serve as resources to the Committee, but the Committee would drive the process.
• Steering committee would provide a recommendation to the City Council.
• The Committee would complete their work by the end of March 2012, and report to the Council in
April.
At the first meeting in September, breakout groups discussed the broadest possible range of uses for the
building, including arts or cultural center, meeting space,teen center, environmental center,commercial
incubator, restaurant, children's library,film center, and moving the Renton History Museum to the
library. From these discussions,the group distilled a set of desirable qualities and amenities. These
included:
• Vibrant/honor/flexible/interactive/active
• Interpretive/creativity/educational
• Sustainable/environmental
• Cultural/multicultural/diversity
• Connecting/accessible/public .�.--
• Gathering/community/family
• Campus/partnerships/commercial
This initial work provided the parameters within which the group would begin to narrow options to a
manageable number.
At the meeting on October 20,2011,the Steering Committee selected an executive team of Chair Gary
Barber,Vice-Chair Marvin Rosete,and Secretary Teresa Clymer-Flora. Staff began meeting with the
executive team one to two weeks prior to each Steering Committee meeting to develop the agenda. The
Chair agreed to lead the meetings with the support ofthe Vice-Chair. The Secretary was to take the
minutes at each meeting, and the Community Services Department's role was to distribute the minutes to
the Committee and provide other logistical,administrative,and communications support.
Also,at the October 20 meeting,the Steering Committee heard a series of presentations about existing
City plans that touch on the Library Building. Jay Covington, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of
Renton, presented the 1993 City Campus Plan. Leslie Betlach, Parks Planning and Natural Resources
Director, presented the Tri-Park Master Plan. Chip Vincent, Planning Director, discussed the City Center
Community Plan. Greg Stroh, Facilities Manager, presented a floor plan of the library building and
summarized building needs.
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On November 15,2011, members of the Steering Committee conducted an Open House at Renton
Community Center. The public was given an opportunity to share its vision for the best potential future
use of the library building and to meet Steering Committee members. Committee members also solicited
public input through an online survey,open November 4—24,2011. At the Open House,Steering
Committee members engaged Renton residents in conversations about their preferences for use of the
Liberty Park Library Building, and asked them to write their ideas down. Ideas included:
• Good area for summer crafts fair
• Glass Museum extension with Tacoma
• Salmon Environmental Center(WildlifeJ
Participants also made suggestions for physical changes to the building, such as:
• Building should open up to Liberty Park
• More glass, keep the mid-century feel, modernize but respect the arch, glass floors to see the
salmon, better lighting, extend the Cedar River Trail under building
The November 2011 online survey received 87 respondents, many of whom expressed a preference to
keep the building a library. Top preferences(after continued use as a library)were art center/studio/
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preferred use was implemented.
At the November 17,2011, meeting, members
of the Steering Committee heard two final
presentations about City plans related to the
library building. Jennifer Davis Hayes,
Community Development Project Manager,and Renton Municipal Arts Commissioner Peter Hartley
presented the Renton Arts and Culture Master Plan. Elizabeth P.Stewart, Museum Manager, shared the
Renton History Museum Master Plan.
Results from the survey and Open House helped the Steering Committee narrow options to four:
, Environmental Interpretive Center;Arts and Cultural Center;Third Place/Community Space; and
Historical. The Historical group was ultimately merged into the other three groups, acknowledging that
any use would honor and interpret Renton's heritage and that the Renton History Museum would be able
to partner with any of the three uses. Committee members self-selected into one of the three sub-
groups, depending on their own interest in a particular option.
In the research phase of the Committee process,from December 2011 through early February 2012,
members operated within sub-groups to conduct online and telephone research,visit other facilities
around the region,and hear guest speakers about each particular option. This was an effective way to
' maximize research time for the benefit of the full Steering Committee. Committee member Glenn Garrett
developed a Sub-Group Check List to help group members gather standardized information during field
trips and other research. City Staff members Terry Higashiyama,Greg Stroh,and Elizabeth Stewart also
assisted with the logistics of field trips. Sub-groups accomplished the following research:
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(1) Arts and Cultural Center
• Met with members of the Renton Municipal Arts Commission to learn about their Arts and
Cultural Center research.
• Learned about a draft business plan already developed for a Renton Art Center.
• Compiled a list of other nearby arts centers that might serve as models, including Vashon
Island Center for the Arts, Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle, Schack Arts Center in Everett, and
work/live space for Seattle artists. Committee members did online research about these arts
centers.
• Took field trips to Schack Arts Center in Everett, Kirkland Arts Center(although it was closed),
and Gallery Wine and Art and Arlon Rosenoff Fine Art, both in Kirkland.
(2) Third Place/Community Space
• Met with potential partners such as Rota-Care and Veterans of Foreign Wars(VFW).
• Spoke with Seattle Children's Museum regarding family-friendly design.
• Researched examples of food and beverage models by talking with staff at Luther's Table,
Ivar's,and Caffe Felice. Non-profits could be invited to provide workers for a day, or the cafe
could provide opportunities for vocational food service training.
• Researched possible physical improvements to building such as moveable walls, sound
systems, outdoor use, and rentable space.
• Researched possible performance ideas such as open mic nights, movie nights, and live music.
�3) Environmental Interpretive Center
• Compiled a matrix of nearby environmental centers to compare features(sustainable
buildings,educational classes and programs,funding sources,etc.).
• Reviewed a white paper for a Salmon Discovery Center in Renton and met with Alex Pietsch,
Administrator of Community and Economic Development.
• Researched sustainable building techniques.
• Met with potential partners from Friends of the Cedar River Watershed.
• Took field trips to City of Bellevue's Mercer Slough Environmental Center and Lewis Creek
Visitors Center.
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At the February 9, 2012, meeting each sub-group presented preliminary results of its research to the full
Steering Committee for consideration. (See"What We Learned" section below.) Committee members
asked helpful questions of each presenter, mainly oriented toward logistical issues such as the
appropriateness of the buitding, how the proposed use fit in the neighborhood, and whether potential
partners and funding sources were available.
The Steering Committee held its second public Open House at the Renton Community Center on
February 15, 2012;a second online survey ran February 10-21, 2012. About 50 people participated in
the Open House,at which the three possible options—Arts and Cultural Center, Environmental
Interpretive Center,and Third Place/Community Space—each had a poster exhibit. Members of the public
talked to Steering Committee members and provided written comments on the three options. Among the
comments were:
LOVE the salmon people. They would make great partners. Why not capitalize on one unique
location and partner relationships?
Cultural: (AJ Native American Interpretation:lndian village sites in Renton and longhouse
� locations, etc. (8J Historic sites in Renton.
Classes offered in alternative energy systems:wind, solar, water, biodiesel, etc.
Food service and seats near west windows to enjoy view. Most visits here!
Love rhis idea(Arts and Cultural CenterJ, but not in this building. This kind of cultural/arts center
could go anywhere—but this building is a one-of-a-kind, never to be built again, tied to its natural
environment in a unique way. You couldn't put an environmental center on 3�d. (Well, you could,
but—why?J
The February 2012 online survey had 295 respondents,three times as many as the previous November
survey. Respondents were given an opportunity to indicate how likely they were to use each of the three
options, and then to express their preference. Eighty-two percent said they were "definitely likely"or
"somewhat likely"to use or visit an Environmental Interpretive Center,41%were "definitely" or
"somewhat" likely to visit an Arts and Cultural Center,and 39%were "definitely"or"somewhat" to use a
Third Place/Community Space. In choosing one preference, 65%selected an Environmental Interpretive
Center,20%selected an Arts and Cultural Center, and 15%selected Third Place/Community Space. Of
the respondents, 83%were Renton residents and 17% lived outside Renton.
, At the February 23, 2012, meeting members of the Steering Committee reviewed Open House comments
and survey results. Committee members agreed that public support for the Environmental Interpretive
Center approach was overwhelming, but they also saw that there were common elements to all three
approaches. The bulk of the discussion at this meeting was about common features that could be
incorporated into an Environmental Interpretive Center. The Committee also spent a considerable
amount of time discussing how the Environmental Interpretive Center could serve as the hub of a civic
campus that would help integrate the downtown with other parts of the City.
The Steering Committee met on March 8 and March 22, 2012,to review and refine its final report and
recommendations,and to develop its presentation to the Renton City Council's Committee of the Whole,
scheduled for April 16, 2012.
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WHAT WE LEARNED
The sub-groups presented their findings at the February 9, 2012, Steering Committee meeting. Each
synthesized the results of its research into brief descriptions for the public, as follows.
� Ai��� An Environmental Interpretive Center could be a gateway for
exploration, learning, and deepening visitors' relationships with Renton's
river and lake ecosystems and wildlife. It would enhance enjoyment and
stewardship of Renton's trails, parks, and open spaces, as well as interest
in Renton's salmon, hawk,and heron populations. The center would take
advantage of growing interest in sustainable tourism and wildlife viewing,
and would be a place for families and tourists to learn,grow,.and have fun
together.
• The sub-group identified possible partners for a Renton Environmental Interpretive Center,
including Friends of Cedar River Watershed,who are interested in finding space for a satellite
office and for salmon docent training.
• Environmental centers need to be well-integrated with the surrounding landscape and natural
features. Some use features such as catwalks or tree houses for viewing wildlife; all use glass and
natural or recycled materials to harmonize with the environment. Most practice sustainable
building techniques,although not all are LEED-certified.
• Programs and activities must be carefully designed to ensure the building remains active even in
the late fall and winter months.
• Partnerships are extremely important, both for financial sustainability and to ensure active use
and support by the public. Boy Scouts,Girl Scouts,Audubon Societies, home-schoolers, school
groups, senior groups,and summer camps are all likely users.
• Environmental centers utilize high-tech (digital presentations)and low-tech methods(maps and
touchable items, like track casts)to appeal to learners on all different levels.
An Arts and Cultural Center could be a location in Renton for art
exhibitions, classes and cultural programming,to explore and celebrate
Renton as a whole. In addition by hosting exhibitions and programs
originating outside the region, it will enrich local and regional community
y members. It can provide lifelong learning experiences and cross-cultural
opportunities. It could also serve as an affordable venue for artists to
;�,, create work through studio rental. It could also include some type of food
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• Arts centers usually have a business plan or pro forma to ensure that the organization can be
sustained by earned income (classes,gift shop sales,food service)as well as other sources of
income (memberships,grants,and donations).
• Arts centers often combine retail features such as restaurants or cafes' and gift shops selling
artists' and crafts people's work;these can be leased out.
• Community support is extremely important. Likely users include professional and amateur artists
(most of whom lack affordable studio space), seniors,and students at all levels.
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• Arts centers are often located in close proximity to downtown areas to capitalize on pedestrian
traffic and activities at other retail and performance spaces, such as Uptown Glassworks and Carco
Theatre.
• Arts centers can become the stimulus for other economic activity and urban revitalization.They
contribute to a feeling of safety and healthy activity.
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���� community and could facilitate and foster creative interaction. It is a
space that is both welcoming and comfortable with rentable spaces. It
also includes some type of food and beverage service. The space would
offer internet access with comfortable areas to visit and work. It can
also offer cultural and educational opportunities and is welcoming to all
age groups.
• A"third place" is a place for social interaction, relaxation, and creativity,a place that is not work
and not home.
• Such a place would require maximum flexibility of space and minimum of visual obstructions,to
enhance the feeling of openness and safety. This can be created with moveable walls, easily
moveable furniture,some child-sized furniture, durable and comfortable floor coverings,Wi-Fi,
and plenty of light.
• A Third Place/Community Space would require a restaurant or cafe to encourage people to relax
and stay,and also for financial viability of the institution. There are creative ways to operate such
a business; it could be leased to a vendor,for example. A larger catering kitchen would enhance
opportunities to rent the space for meetings and events.
• In Renton, such a center could exclusively target underserved populations, such as teens or at-risk
youth, or be used by different populations at different times. Stay-at-home parents with young
children or home-schoolers might use it during school hours, and the space could be rented during
afterschool and after work hours,for example.
� More study would be needed to determine what uses would not duplicate existing services
provided by the City at the Renton Community Center,the Renton Senior Activity Center,and
neighborhood centers.
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NEXT STEPS
After discussion,the Steering Committee concluded that there should be one encompassing anchor idea;
the survey data and open house comments very clearly supported the Environmental Interpretive Center
as that anchor. In the February 2012 survey,82%of respondents were"definitely" or"somewhat" likely
to use an Environmental Interpretive Center and 65%of respondents indicated it was their first choice for
this building.
By comparing and contrasting elements, however,the Steering Committee determined that all three of
the proposed uses had a number of common elements that could in some fashion be reflected under the
anchor concept of an Environmental Interpretive Center. These commonalities included:
• Economically sustainable
• Classrooms
• Partnerships
• Moveable walls
• Meeting and event space, rental and free
• Food/Coffee
• Art
• Display space
• Retail/Gift Shop
• Kid and Family-oriented activities
• Lively outdoor space
• Tourism
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Steering Committee members also returned to the concept of a civic campus, as presented early on in the
process. Their ideas about how the building could enhance the area included:
• Open up views of the Cedar River and
Liberty Park from the building
• Capitalize on the potential to build local and
regional tourism
• Use it as an opportunity for wayfinding to
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• Transportation connection or hub '
• Encourage consultants to think about the
larger area, not just to focus on the building
• Try an experimental shuttle between
downtown and The Landing
• Change the way people think about the area
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Based on the Committee's research,discussions, and the results of public surveys and open houses,the
Liberty Park Library Building Steering Committee makes the following recommendations for Council's
consideration:
(1) That Council allocate funds to hire consultant(s)to further investigate locating an Environmental
Interpretive Center in the Liberty Park Library Building. An Environmental Interpretive Center
would serve as a gateway for
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grow,and have fun together. The Environmental Interpretive Center should be designed and
developed with sufficient focus to become a regional tourist destination and to attract funding
and support from across the Puget Sound region. With partners, a Renton Environmental Center
could be a site for research and education in the natural, environmental,and biological sciences.
Citing Renton residents' interest in more interpretive and education-based facilities,the City's
Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan, adopted in November 2011,called for the creation of
interpretive facilities that are "focus[ed] on unique or readily accessible natural elements such as
the Cedar River and the Black River Riparian Forest." In addition,an Environmental Interpretive
Center represents the best use for this building for the following reasons:
• Extensive potential for supporting partnerships
and sponsorships,which might include Friends
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• The potential to interpret Renton's salmon run,the last native salmon run in Washington
State. The lower Cedar River Watershed is habitat for Chinook, Coho,and Sockeye salmon, as
well as Steelhead. Nineteen species of fish have been documented here, including three listed
on the federal Endangered ��
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popular site for public
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• The opportunity to focus
and enhance Renton's
environmental education
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under one roof. City of
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Urban Forestry Program,
Volunteer Park and Trail
Ranger Program,Arbor Day/Earth Day activities, and other activities that support salmon
habitat, sustain the tree canopy, remove invasive species,and enhance habitats for wildlife.
The Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan cites public interest in participating in more of
these programs.
• The size of the building, at 22,000 square feet, provides the potential to house exhibits,
classrooms, labs,offices, meeting rooms,and a restaurant or cafe.
• The lack of another similar facility nearby creates the potential for regional tourism.
Strategically located in the center of King County,at the confluence of Interstates 5 and 405
and four other state highways, and a short distance from the major cities of Seattle and
Bellevue, Renton is the ideal location for an environmental center with a regional appeal.
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Renton or neighborhood location;the Arts and Cultural Center option was the second most
popular use in our February survey,with 20% preferring that option.
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cultural organizations and activities.
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diverse population.
• An Arts and Cultural Center could become a regional cultural tourism draw that would
provide an economic benefit to tocal businesses and enhance Renton's quality of life and
safety.
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(3) That the City of Renton support the creation of a civic campus around the new center,to
enhance it as a place for public activities and events. This civic campus could also:
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STEERNG COMMITTEE MEMBERS
* Indicates a member of the Committee's Executive team
Norm Abrahamson
Gary Barber*
Pat Bentley
Cheryl Boudreau
Pamela Carino
Teresa Clymer-Flora *
Jan Dahl
Jonathan Fox
Glenn Garrett
Jaime Greene
John Hansen
Marjorie Hastings
Holly Hawker
Leone Johnson
Doug Kyes
Ryan Mclrvin
Marvin Rosete *
Wil Samson
Francine Siverts
Adam C.Smith
Staff
Terry Higashiyama
Elizabeth P.Stewart
Greg Stroh
Diane Wagner
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APPENDIX 6
TIMELINE:
Nov. 2008 Renton Library Master Plan identifies deficiencies in current library facilities and
suggested upgrades for both Liberty Park Library building and Highlands Library.
Feb. 2010 Voters approved annexation to King County Library System (KCLS).
March 2010 KCLS began providing library services to Renton.
July—Sept.2010 Sites reviewed for new Renton libraries.
June 2011 Purchase of downtown Renton library site closed.
July 5, 2011 City of Renton begins accepting applications for the Liberty Park Library Building
Steering Committee.
July 29, 2011 Application deadline closed.
Sept. 28, 2011 First meeting of the Liberty Park Library Building Steering Committee,to explore
best future public use of the building.
Oct. 20, 2011 Second Steering Committee meeting. Committee learned about existing city plans
that touch on library building.
Nov.4—24, 2011 First online survey available for public feedback about future use of library
building. .
Nov. 15, 2011 First public open house held about future use. Committee members solicited
feedback about potential use for library building.
Nov. 16, 2011 Third Steering Committee meeting. Committee reviewed results of survey and
open house.
Dec.8, 2011 Fourth Steering Committee meeting. Committee broke into three sub-groups to
research three options:Art and Cultural Center; Environmental Interpretive
Center;Third Space/Community Space.
Jan. 7, 2012 Sub-groups took Saturday field trips for research.
Jan. 19, 2012 Fifth Steering Committee meeting. Work time for sub-groups.
Jan. 26, 2012 Sixth Steering Committee meeting. Work time for sub-groups.
Feb. 9, 2012 Seventh Steering Committee meeting. Sub-groups presented preliminary results
of field trips, meetings, and other research.
Feb. 10—21, 2012 Second online survey to test three options for future use of library.
Feb. 15,2012 Second public open house to solicit feedback about three options. Steering
Committee members were available to explain post exhibits about each option.
Feb. 23, 2012 Eighth Steering Committee meeting.
March 8,2012 Ninth Steering Committee meeting.
March 22, 2012 Tenth Steering Committee meeting.
April 16, 2012 Presentation of Final Report to Committee of the Whole.
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APPENDIX C
PLAN REVIEWED
Arts and Culture Master Plan, City of Renton (Adopted August 2010).
http://rentonwa.�ov/uploadedFiles/Government/EDNSP/MUNIARTS/Arts Culture Master Plan 080910.
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City Center Community Plan, City of Renton (Draft May 25, 2011).
http://www.rentonwa.�ov/uploadedFiles/Business/EDNSP/plannin�/Final%20Draft%a20with9'o201mplemen
tation%203-16-11.pdf?n=8363
Parks, Recreation and Natural Areas Plan,City of Renton (Adopted November 2011).
http://www.rentonparksplan.or�/Content/10004/Final Parks Recreation and Natural Areas Plan.html
Renton History Museum Master Plan (Adopted February 2010).
http://rentonwa.�ov/uploadedFiles/Living/CS/MUSEUM/Renton%20Master%20PIan-Section%201-
7 final.pdf
Tri-Park Master Plan (Liberty Park/Cedar River Park/Narco Site), Department of Community Services
(Adopted September 2006).
http://rentonwa.�ov/uploadedFiles/Living/CS/PARKS/TriParkMasterPlan.pdf?n=423
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STEERING COMMITTEE REPORT
April 2012
Survey One - Results Next Two Pages
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. L.iberty Park Library Building Use Survey One
Respondenta: 87 di�layed,87 tolal Status: Open
Launched Date: 01l27/2012 Cbsed bate: N/A
1. H you could choose your top thr�e pidcs for new uses to be located in the Ubefty Park llbrary Building whal would lhey be?
Wease aelect three from the fopowing 6st:
Response Response Potnts Avg
Total Percent
CommunK Center 14 1696 da Na
D C�re 6 79G rJa n/a
Att Cet►ter/StudidGape 21 249G nla nla
EnvkonmentallnterproCnre � ' • 1b 1796 Na n!a
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Aru�lary Rett�N Usos(i.e. 18 2196 nla n!a
coNee s ,deF,etc.
MuiG-cultura!Center 7 6°� n/a Ne
Cortwnunityy Outreach�job . 9 10% nla nla
taeker dassas,etc. � •
AduQ EduCatfa� • 2 2% nle Na
Ccxnm Mee ace ' 9 aOY. Na Na
Cfilhiron's Musetan � 11 139G nla nla
PeAorm Rrta Center 8 10% Na nla
Olhsr,plea�e spedfy • . . .. ..
Y� . , , 43 A9% Na n/a
Totat Respondents 87
2. F�w knportant la the intepration of sustalnable(green)methods end lechnolo�es Mto th�facNily,espedaily g(ven the buikbng'
unique Iocation spannk►y Ihe Cedar Rivefl . •
, Response Response Poinls Avy
Total P�roent
Not C�1 � 12 16% nla nia
�01)UyY�l�( t ' 12 iSXi 11/A 11fi
N�utral • 14 1756 Na Na
t 10 12% nla Na
V Mnl 2€! 367G Na • n/a
Wo 4 �% da nla
Total Respondents 81 t0t1/6
ck qtis sUon 8
�. Given fhe Indusion of.any one of your chofcea in question�t1 In Ihe new tacitity,how oRen would you�cety visit Ihe new
bufMing? •
, • Response Response Pdnts Avy
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Mtd Times Da 0 096 nla nla
1 1'JG da n!a
M Da a r weak 17 21% nla Na
23 28l6 n!a fl/a
Nfontlt � 24 29l6 nla Na
On oocaalon 77 21lG nJa nia �
Total Respond�nts 82 100l6
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4. Would you be Interested in betng on a maNing Nst to foNow Ihe Commiltee'4 work?
� Response Response po�rits Avg
Total Percent
Y�s . . �1 89% n/a n/a
No . . . 48 61l6 n!a n/a
Total Respondenls 78
s 1hGs ueation 6 �
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5. Would you(or�nyone yau knovvj be Interested In comtng to spePk or present to the Cammittee tn support oF your chalces M '
QuesUon�1?!t so,ptease proVkie�ntact in(ormatian:
Respaise Respanse Poinis Av�
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Yes � ' i 1 16% tita Na
Na . 58 51'96 Na. nla
Contad Infortnapon � . g 9S6 nla n!a
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Survey Two - Results Next Page
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Liberty Park Li6rary Building Use Survey Two
� Respornlents: 295 displayed,285 lotal Stalus: Open
La�Gied Date: • 0 211 0/20 4 2 Ciosed Date: WA
1. Em�ronmentaUlnterpre0ve CenterA eustainable Erndronmenta�kNerpreqve Center wo�De A aeteway for e�loratbn,leaming
and Geepsidrtq v(sitors'relallons1�wNh Renton's rhmt e�d lake eoosystems anc!wMdIBe.1R waAd enhanoe eNoyment euid
stewardsl�ip of Renlon's Uaps,parics and wpen spaces,as w�as kderest(n Ranton's tmknon,hawk,and hero�paq�fatlons. Tlis
ceMer wauW take advantage of growG�g k�tereat In suetuinabie tourtsm and wikRile viewinp,�nd wouid ba a ptaco fw tamNies and
twxials to leam,grow,and h�ve hni togelhecHaN Nke{y are you io use or visit an Envkonmenta!lkder}xeUvo CenleR
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DeMdtety Idkey lo use . 194 66°6 Ma Na
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Somewhat�kely to � � ��y Na n/a
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«�Nkely lo use � 22 796 Na Na
Not nt aM Nicely to use � 33 �1y. nia n/a
or visft
Totat Resporxlonts Y85 100%
2. Plaoe7 Commu�dty Space Thlyd PlacelComnwnity Spacos ue enchors ot Ihe canmunriy end ta[e end Wsler
creative k�tSraGbn. it{a a spaee W�e!is bod�welwmiro and comtoAabte wkh renta6de spacea. It a�o Mducbs come type oi food
u�d beveuape servtce. Th�space would otter Internel ecoess wtth comtatable areas to viait and work. k cdn also�((er cuH�aal
and educettonat opportun(iles and ts wetcoming b at1 aqe groups.How Akaly are you to use or v(sR e Third PlaceACoinm�tty
9pace? .
Response Response p�nts Avg
tolal Percent
' �Mpcely to use ot A8 1896 Na Na
Sort�fiat Ykely,to use
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Not very I�ety to uae or � 89 13�6 Na n!a
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Mot�l�11 Mkely to use or 141 �IBK Na Na
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Tota!i�eapondent: 295 100%
3. Nts&Culkunl Center An Arla& ursi G�r caAd b��bcalton Rn eMvn fior ert e s,dasaes aid a�uAi
��oulsldee tFa roQkn,k v�enrich bcai md ra��Ycommunity members. k e�iu��ptovld�w�l�onp�le�mMp�xperlenac and
oss•cWturei opporturdUes.k oadd�o cerve as an ordable venue tor a►dsls b croaie work Uvouyh sWdio rental.H could elso
indude some type W food and beven�ge servioe.Flow�kely are you io use or vbll en Ms&Cultural CeMe►?
Response Respor�se Points Avp
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DtAr�ely Mikely M use or BB 22'1G nla n!a'
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Plot very qkely lo use or
vlsk 43 1556 n!a NP
i�t et aR Nkely to use or 129 44'16 Na Na
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Total Respondents 285 1009G
4. Ot the Hxee options,wldch one do you Bdnk would be the best use(or Liberty Perk 6brary buildirg7
, Responae Roaponae polnts .Avg
Total F'er�nl
�nvlraunentallmterpreUve 192 6596 n/a n/a
Center
��Q�'R'�ty ' 43 1556 Na nia
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Arts Q CuNur�t CenRer ' 60 20K Na Ma i
Tolal Respondents 295 1009G
b. Do you Nva k�sWe lhe Renton City limris? '
� Responae Response points Avg
Totai Percont
R•Mon Reaident 248 83SG M� Na
Non-Restdont ' 48 17l6 Na Na
Total Respondents Y95 100'10
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