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Presentation on Polling Results and Direction to Staff on November 2008
Ballot Measure
July 7, 2008
Presentation Overview
Review of June 2008 polling results Discussion of LEED Gold building standards
and additional design costs Review of potential operating/maintenance
costs Council discussion and action
Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research & Public Policy Analysis
Santa Monica, CA – Oakland, CA – Madison, WI - Mexico City
City of Palo Alto Library Bond Measure Refinement Survey
220-2544
June 2008
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 4
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
600 telephone interviews with Palo Alto voters likely to cast ballots in the November 2008 general election
Interviews conducted between June 12-23, 2008
Margin of sampling error of +/- 4.0%
Selected comparisons to results from February 2007 survey
MethodologyMethodology
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 5
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
A solid majority of voters continue to view the City as an excellent place to live and feel the City is doing a good job of providing services to local residents.
A significant number of voters are concerned about the economy and the management of the City’s finances.
Voters use the City’s libraries regularly, and perceive them as having at least some need for improvements.
In this context, though the library bond has solid support from a majority of voters, it falls just short of receiving the required two-thirds supermajority.
While the measure can succeed, additional information about why this approach has been chosen to meet the libraries’ needs will be necessary to increase voters’ understanding.
Key FindingsKey Findings
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 6
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Issue Context and Issue Context and Mood of the ElectorateMood of the Electorate
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 7
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
59%
34%
5%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Excellent
Good
Just fair
Poor job
64%
32%
3%
1%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Total Total Excellent/Excellent/
Good Good 93%93%
Total Just Total Just Fair/Poor Fair/Poor
7%7%
Voters continue to have an overwhelmingly Voters continue to have an overwhelmingly positive view of Palo Alto’s quality of life.positive view of Palo Alto’s quality of life.
2. Generally speaking, how would you rate the City of Palo Alto as a place to live: is it an excellent place to live, a good place to live, only fair, or a poor place to live?
February 2007 June 2008
Total Total Excellent/Excellent/
Good Good 96%96%
Total Just Total Just Fair/Poor Fair/Poor
4%4%
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 8
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Voters have mixed views Voters have mixed views of the economy.of the economy.
37%
19%
29%
48%
28%
29% 4%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Total Worse No Diff. Total Better DK/NA
9. I am going to read you a list of different aspects of life in Palo Alto. Please tell me if you expect that item to be better or worse twelve months from now.
The local economy
Your personal economic situation
I am going to read you a list of different aspects of life in Palo Alto. Please tell me if you expect that item to be better or worse twelve months from now.
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 9
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
16%
56%
22%
4%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Excellent
Good
Just fair
Poor
DK
4%
30%
34%
10%
22%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Total Total Excellent/Excellent/
Good Good 72%72%
Total Just Total Just Fair/Poor Fair/Poor
26%26%
Total Total Excellent/Excellent/
Good Good 34%34%
Total Just Total Just Fair/Poor Fair/Poor
44%44%
Voters like the City’s service delivery, but Voters like the City’s service delivery, but question its financial management.question its financial management.
10. How would you rate the overall job being done by Palo Alto city government in providing services to the City’s residents? 11. How would you rate the job being done by Palo Alto City officials in managing City funds?
Providing City Services Managing City Funds
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 10
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
58%
53%
25%
24%
13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Main Library
Mitchell Park
Downtown
Children’s Library
College Terrace
Most voters have visited the Main Most voters have visited the Main Library or Mitchell Park within the last year.Library or Mitchell Park within the last year.
17. Which of the following Palo Alto public libraries have you visited within the past year?
Which of the following Palo Alto public libraries have you visited in the past year?
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 11
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Two-thirds of voters continue to see at least Two-thirds of voters continue to see at least “some” need for additional library funding.“some” need for additional library funding.
31%
29%
31%
28%
8%
9%
40%
40%
40%
38%
40%
37%
10%
12%
9%
9%
21%
22%
10%
14%
13%
13%
19%
23%
9%
7%
12%
12%
9%
5%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
2008
2007
2008
2007
2008
2007
Great Need Some Need Little Need No Need DK/NA
3. I am going to read a short list of public services in the city of Palo Alto. Please tell me if you think it has a great need for additional funding, some need, a little need or no real need for additional funding.
Public libraries
Public schools
Public safety
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 12
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Initial Support for a LibraryInitial Support for a LibraryBond MeasureBond Measure
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 13
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Language Used to Test Bond Measure Support Language Used to Test Bond Measure Support
PALO ALTO LIBRARY IMPROVEMENT BOND.
To complete improvements to all branch libraries in the City of Palo Alto by:
• replacing the existing Mitchell Park Library and community center;• upgrading and expanding the Main Library;• renovating the Downtown Library;• expanding reading areas and facilities for children; and• providing room for larger collections and improved information
technology;
shall the City of Palo Alto issue $75 million in general obligation bonds, subject to independent audits and citizen oversight?
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 14
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
34%
23%
6%
5%
8%
12%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
TOTALTOTALYESYES63%63%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 25%25%
Voters support the measure by a Voters support the measure by a two-to-one margin, but it falls short two-to-one margin, but it falls short
of a two-thirds majority.of a two-thirds majority.
4. If the election were held today, would you vote yes in favor of this potential ballot measure or no to oppose it?
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 15
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
26%
21%
17%
14%
13%
12%
11%
9%
7%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
A general desire for library A general desire for library improvements underlies voter support. improvements underlies voter support.
5a. In a few words of your own, why would you vote YES on this ballot measure?
(Open-ended; Top responses only; Asked only of “yes” voters)
Facilities Improvements/Renovation (General)/More Comfortable Library
General Positive/Like Library/Libraries Are Important
City/Community Benefits/Libraries Are Backbone Of City
Upgrade Library(s)/Long Overdue/More Modern Library(s)
Education Benefits/Important Knowledge Resource
Personally Use Library(s)
Children Benefit/For The Kids
Funding/Money/Support Is Needed
Facilities Expansion/Larger Library/Relieve Overcrowding
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 16
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
25%
17%
17%
15%
14%
5%
5%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
““No” voters express concerns about theNo” voters express concerns about theeconomy and the potential cost impact.economy and the potential cost impact.
5b. In a few words of your own, why would you vote NO on this ballot measure?
(Open-ended; Top responses only; Asked only of “no” voters)
Cost/Too Expensive/Can't Afford/Poor Economic Conditions
Combination Of Items Included/Not All Libraries Need Improvement
Taxpayer/Bond/Public Funding/Usually Vote No On Bond Issues
General Negative/Don't Care About/Other Issues Are More Important
Facilities Improvements/Renovation/Library(s) Fine As Is
Funding Not Needed/They Have Enough Money/Should Spend More Wisely
Spending Concern/Don't Know Where Money Will Go
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 17
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
34%
23%
6%
5%
8%
12%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
TOTALTOTALYESYES63%63%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 25%25%
A lower-cost measure excluding A lower-cost measure excluding improvements to the Downtown branch improvements to the Downtown branch
receives less support.receives less support.
4. If the election were held today, would you vote yes in favor of this potential ballot measure or no to oppose it?6. If that were the case, would you vote yes in favor of the bond measure or no to oppose it?
$75 Million Bond $71 Million Bond without Downtown
25%
22%
6%
5%
10%
16%
16%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
TOTALTOTALYESYES53%53%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 31%31%
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 18
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
30%
23%
5%
5%
10%
17%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
TOTALTOTALYESYES58%58%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 32%32%
Support drops slightly when voters Support drops slightly when voters hear the potential cost impact.hear the potential cost impact.
7/8. If that were the case, would you vote yes in favor of the bond measure or no to oppose it?
$25 per $100,000 of Assessed Value
$123 For Median Home
31%
21%
6%
5%
12%
16%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
TOTALTOTALYESYES58%58%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 33%33%
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 19
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Ensuring that libraries meet Ensuring that libraries meet earthquake safety standards earthquake safety standards stands out as a top priority.stands out as a top priority.
78%
68%
56%
54%
53%
16%
23%
27%
30%
28%
7%
14%
14%
16%
1%
2%
2%
5%
3%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ext./Very Impt. S.W. Impt. Not Impt. DK/NA
12. I am going to read you a list of specific projects that could be funded by the library and community center bond measure. Please tell me how important it is to you that the project be funded: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. Split Sample
(Ranked by Total Extremely/Very Important)
Ensuring that all libraries meet standards for earthquake safety
Providing a safe place for children and youth to go after school
Expanding space for books and other items to accommodate a larger collection at the
Library
Providing updated facilities for after-school programs such as homework tutoring
Improving access for disabled persons at the library and community center
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
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Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
ContinuedContinued
51%
50%
50%
49%
48%
27%
29%
26%
22%
31%
17%
13%
21%
18%
19%
11%
8%
2%
5%
3%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ext./Very Impt. S.W. Impt. Not Impt. DK/NA
12. I am going to read you a list of specific projects that could be funded by the library and community center bond measure. Please tell me how important it is to you that the project be funded: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. Split Sample
Offering a dedicated children’s room at the Mitchell Park Library
Upgrading and repairing the Main Library
Providing dedicated quiet spaces for reading
Replacing and expanding the Mitchell Park Library
Building new facilities that meet federal and state standards for environmentally-friendly “green
building”
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
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Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
ContinuedContinued
48%
47%
45%
45%
44%
23%
31%
35%
34%
34%
19%
15%
16%
17%
17%
4%
7%
5%
10%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ext./Very Impt. S.W. Impt. Not Impt. DK/NA
12. I am going to read you a list of specific projects that could be funded by the library and community center bond measure. Please tell me how important it is to you that the project be funded: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. Split Sample
Reducing duplication of facilities and allowing more efficient joint use of library and
community center space
Completing a series of improvements to all of Palo Alto’s branch libraries
Expanding children’s reading areas in the library
Providing air conditioning at libraries that currently do not have any
Improving lighting in libraries to make it easier to locate and read books
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 22
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
ContinuedContinued
44%
43%
41%
40%
37%
30%
25%
34%
27%
31%
20%
20%
19%
29%
20%
4%
12%
12%
6%
6%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ext./Very Impt. S.W. Impt. Not Impt. DK/NA
12. I am going to read you a list of specific projects that could be funded by the library and community center bond measure. Please tell me how important it is to you that the project be funded: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. Split Sample
Adding group study areas for students at the library
Expanding the Main Library
Offering more computers for public use at the Mitchell Park Library
Preserving the historic character of the Main Library
Upgrading and repairing the Downtown Library
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 23
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
ContinuedContinued
37%
36%
30%
29%
25%
25%
24%
42%
28%
26%
35%
24% 5%
13%
10%
11%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Ext./Very Impt. S.W. Impt. Not Impt. DK/NA
12. I am going to read you a list of specific projects that could be funded by the library and community center bond measure. Please tell me how important it is to you that the project be funded: extremely important, very important, somewhat important, or not important. Split Sample
Building a new Mitchell Park Library
Building a new community center at Mitchell Park Library
Building a new community center
Building spaces for community events, programs and meetings
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 24
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Messages highlighting current problems Messages highlighting current problems at the library offer the most compelling at the library offer the most compelling
reasons to vote “yes.”reasons to vote “yes.”
44%
42%
32%
31%
36%
37%
43%
41%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Conv. S.W. Conv.
13. Here are some statements from people who support this potential library bond measure. Please tell me whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to vote yes on the measure. *Split Sample
(Ranked by Very Convincing)
80%80%
79%79%
75%75%
*Over 2,500 people visit Palo Alto libraries daily. There is increasing demand for Wi-Fi and internet services, and library use overall
increased ten percent last year. The Mitchell Park Library was built 50 years ago, and is simply too small to meet today’s needs.
Palo Alto libraries have limited space for collections, poor lighting, and need upgrades for earthquake safety or disabled access. This
bond measure will address these vital needs.
*Increasing the space and capacity of the Main, Mitchell Park and Downtown Libraries will increase library collections available
throughout the entire library system.
*The library improvements and building upgrades in this measure have been well planned. The Mitchell Park Library will have
temporary services in the area during the rebuilding process and the new Mitchell Park Library will not affect existing dedicated parkland.
Likewise, renovations and improvements to the Main Library will preserve the historic character of the existing building.
72%72%
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 25
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
ContinuedContinued
31%
29%
28%
26%
25%
39%
44%
43%
45%
43%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Very Conv. S.W. Conv.
70%70%
73%73%
71%71%
71%71%
68%68%
This measure has tough accountability provisions including, mandatory independent audits, a citizens’ fiscal oversight committee and no money
for administrators’ salaries.
This measure will make it possible to offer Palo Alto children and teens more safe after-school activities, including tutoring and educational
programs.
*This bond proposal was carefully reviewed by Palo Alto citizens on the Library Advisory Commission, and citizens in the construction industry
say it is the most efficient, cost-effective way to meet the City’s future library needs.
*More than one-third of the cost of repaying the bonds authorized by this measure will be paid by businesses, reducing the impact on Palo Alto
homeowners.
Over the past ten years, the City has been steadily making improvements to all of Palo Alto’s library branches. This bond measure will fund
improvements at the last three branches and complete improvements to the library system.
13. Here are some statements from people who support this potential library bond measure. Please tell me whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to vote yes on the measure. *Split Sample
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 26
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
34%
23%
6%
5%
8%
12%
12%
0% 20% 40% 60%
Definitely yes
Probably yes
Undecided, lean yes
Undecided, lean no
Probably no
Definitely no
Undecided
TOTALTOTALYESYES63%63%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 25%25%
Support falls just short of two-thirds Support falls just short of two-thirds after the messages. after the messages.
Initial Vote Vote After Positive Arguments
34%
22%
9%
5%
9%
13%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60%
TOTALTOTALYESYES66%66%
TOTALTOTALNO NO 27%27%
4. If the election were held today, would you vote yes in favor of this potential ballot measure or no to oppose it?14. Would you vote yes in favor or no to oppose the $75 million bond measure to fund improvements to Palo Alto libraries, including Mitchell Park, Main, and Downtown?
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 27
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Negative messages are less compelling, Negative messages are less compelling, but several resonate with voters.but several resonate with voters.
30%
24%
23%
28%
33%
30%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Very Conv. S.W. Conv.
15. Here are some statements from people who oppose this library bond measure. Please tell me whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to vote no on the measure. *Split Sample
(Ranked by Very Convincing)
58%58%
57%57%
53%53%
*We should focus our resources on one or two full-service libraries instead of spending money to upgrade 5 different libraries.
*There are much higher priorities for our tax dollars than improving libraries – like schools, streets and public safety.
With our economy moving into a recession, we simply cannot afford a major tax increase for Palo Alto families that are already
struggling to make ends meet.
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
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Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
ContinuedContinued
20%
16%
31%
24%
32%13%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Very Conv. S.W. Conv.
51%51%
40%40%
45%45%
*We just passed a school bond to help local kids, and now the City is asking us to approve more borrowing.
We cannot trust City government to spend the funds from this bond measure properly.
*Nearly all the money from this bond measure will be used to rebuild Mitchell Park Library. Most local residents use other
branches that will not benefit as much from this bond measure.
15. Here are some statements from people who oppose this library bond measure. Please tell me whether you find it very convincing, somewhat convincing, or not convincing as a reason to vote no on the measure. *Split Sample
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
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Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Overall, the messages have little Overall, the messages have little impact on support.impact on support.
63% 65%
25% 27% 28%
12%7% 7%
66%
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Total Yes Total No Undecided
Total Yes 63% 66% 65%
Total No 25% 27% 28%
Undecided 12% 7% 7%
Initial Vote After Positive Arguments After Negative Arguments
4. If the election were held today, would you vote yes in favor of this potential ballot measure or no to oppose it?14/16. Would you vote yes in favor or no to oppose the $75 million bond measure to fund improvements to Palo Alto libraries, including Mitchell Park, Main, and Downtown?
Fairbank, Maslin,
Maullin & AssociatesOpinion Research &
Public Policy Analysis
Slide 30
Palo Alto Library Bond SurveyPalo Alto Library Bond Survey
Voters continue to use Palo Alto libraries regularly and value them highly; at the same time, they do not view the libraries’ needs as particularly urgent.
There is a broad and solid base of support for a library bond.
However, roughly one-third of voters remain resistant to supporting such a measure.
The community will need additional information about the urgency of the library’s needs – and how a bond measure would be structured to address them – before two-thirds of local voters are likely to cast a vote in favor of such a measure.
ConclusionsConclusions
Project Design Costs and LEED Gold Building Standards
COSTS – FEB 2008 COSTS – MAY 2008
Construction Cost $ 39.5M $ 39.5M
Project Development Cost(design 11-15%, permits, testing, CM, etc.)
$11.4M $9.0M
ContingencyDesign Contingency-10%Construction Contingency-10%
$ 3.9M$ 3.9M
$ 3.9M$ 3.9M
Escalation Cost (for 2-4 years, 8% / yr) $ 16.3M $ 15.3M
Equipment and Technology $ 4.3M $ 4.3M
Temporary Facilities (allowance) $0.6M $0.6M
Total Escalated Project Cost $ 80M $ 77M
LEED Gold (14-year payback period) $ 1.2 M (4.3%) $ 1.3 M (4.6%)
The above does not include financing costs
Libraries (Mitchell, Main, and Downtown) & Community Center Cost Update: May 2008
Libraries (Mitchell, Main, and Downtown) & Community Center Cost Update: May 2008
MITCHELL PARKLIBRARY & CC
MAIN LIBRARYDOWNTOWN
LIBRARY
Construction Cost $ 28.1M $ 9.0M $ 2.4M
Project Development Cost(design, permits, testing, CM, etc.)
$ 6.2M $ 2.3M $ 0.5M
ContingencyDesign Contingency-10%Construction Contingency-10%
$ 2.8M$ 2.8M
$ 0.9M$ 0.9M
$ 0.2M$ 0.2M
Escalation Cost (8% per yr)
$ 9.6M(3 years)
$5.2M(4 years)
$ 0.5M(2 years)
Equipment and Technology $ 2.6M $ 1.4M $ 0.3M
Temporary Facilities (allowance) $0.6M
Total Escalated Project Cost $ 52.7M $ 19.7M $ 4.1M
Eligible for GO bonds Non-eligible for GO bonds
$49.5M$3.2M
$18.3M$1.4M
$3.8M$0.3M
The above does not include financing costs
LEED Gold items(incremental cost increase over LEED Silver)
HVAC System UpgradeNight Sky Radiant CoolingSolar Domestic Hot Water System
Construction subtotalDevelopment costs & contingenciesEscalation (8% for 3 years)Total (rounded)
Annual Maintenance CostsPayback on incremental improvements
$660$95$45
$800$280$220
$1,300
$4214 years
Dollar amounts given in thousands
Potential Operating and Maintenance Costs for Library/Community Center
Facilities
Components of Operating/Maintenance Costs
Custodial/maintenance costs Utility costs Library collection maintenance Furniture and computer replacement Additional library, community center and
facility maintenance staffing (up to 5 full time positions)
The estimated annual cost for these items could range between $750,000 - $1.1 million pending further evaluation and analysis.
Council Action This Evening
1) Should the City proceed with a library/community center bond measure on the November 2008 ballot? If so, should the bond measure include all 3 elements discussed previously (Mitchell Park library/community center, Main and Downtown libraries)?
2) Should the City pursue LEED Gold building standards for the new Mitchell Park library/ community center?
3) Should the City include design costs spent to date ($1.5 million) on the library/community center projects in the bond measure?
Council Questions/Public Comment