Manistee County LibraryMaster Space Plan

December 2013

Quinn Evans Architects & GMB Architecture and Engineering

2012 Strategic Master PlanOne of the Five Main Goals

Over the next 3-7 years have a capital campaign and/or a bond proposal to expand and modernize where needed, including second floor bathroom in the main branch.

Strategies Identified :• Prepare and asset inventory• Develop a plan for capital improvements

expansion and space utilization• Conduct a fundraising feasibility study

The First Stephas been successfully completed.

Develop a Master Space Plan that will allow the library to support the community needs for the next 20-25 years by providing a public center for information, programs, books, media, study and collaboration spaces.

Develop a Master Space Plan that addresses the physical deficiencies of the existing building: aged HVAC system, safety concerns, and lack of accessibility.

Develop a Master Space Plan that preserves and enhances the historic character of Carnegie Library which contributes to the historic character of downtown of Manistee that residents and visitors value.

Develop a Project Cost Model for implementation of the plan that gives realistic guidance for the amount of private and public funds that will be needed to support the renewal and renovation of the library.

Community Needs that a Renewed Library Will Support

• Accessibility modifications to meet ADA.

• Additional meeting room space.

• Increased collaborative and study space.

• Improved public computing area.

• Improved youth area and service for youth.

• Improved staff workspace and technology.

Main Level • ADA Circ. Desk

• ADA Shelving

• Public Computing

• Restored Columns

• New HVAC System

Upper Level • ADA Shelving

• Enlarged Meeting Room

• Periodical Reading Room

• Youth Work Room

• ADA Restroom

• Restored Skylight and Gallery Ceiling

Lower Level • New Meeting Room

• ADA Restroom

• Dense Shelving

• Staff Break Room

• Server Room

• New Work Islands and work stations

• Raised Ceiling and added Daylighting

Cost ModelBy professional cost estimator

• Includes all construction costs• Subcontractor markup• Overhead & profit• Escalation• Scope Development

• Includes all soft costs• Design Fees• Phasing Costs• Owner Contingency

• $2.8 to $3 Million for complete project

Next StepsToday and Tomorrow

• Receive County support to move forward with a public and private financing feasibility study.

• Complete the capital campaign financing feasibility study to determine the best combination of funding mechanisms to pursue for funding the main library renewal project.

Manistee County LibraryMaster Space Plan

Quinn Evans Architects & GMB Architecture and Engineering

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