To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE VETERANS PARK HISTORIC LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER - EXTERIOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS, JOB NO. 20900, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY CLERK TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Veterans Park Historic Library Upgrades, Job No. 20900 Project is designed to complete exterior accessibility improvements to the Veterans Parks Historic Library and Community Center and received funding as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Budget.
The plans and specifications for the Project are ready for competitive bidding and are available for review at the Plans and Specifications Review Area located behind the Engineering permit counter at City Hall. The Engineer's estimate for construction of the Project is $838,889, with a total project cost estimate of $1,023,889, which includes a standard contingency and costs of construction management and inspection. Construction is expected to begin in May of 2026 and take a few months to complete.
BACKGROUND
The Veterans Park Historic Library and Community Center facility is an 11,400 square foot landmark building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It served as the City's Main Library from 1930 through 1991. In January 1991, the building incurred substantial seismic damage as a result of the Sierra Madre earthquake, forcing its closure to the public. In late 1991, the City Council approved the repurposing of the facility as a banquet and events center and initiated plans for construction of a new library facility adjacent to the Civic Center. The former main library building was renamed the Veterans Park Historic Library & Community Center and was renovated to include seismic upgrades and an historic restoration to accommodate its new use.
Following completion of the renovation in 1995, the City entered into a catering and management operation agree...
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