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New Building Project

Background

Land Selection

Architect Selection

Pictures

Calendar of Events

Frequently Asked Questions

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After all of the work the Library Board did to complete the Needs Assessment and the Land Selection, they decided to put three models out for public review and input. The three models are presented below with different sizes and costs of buildings. From now until November 2007, public input will be welcomed by the Board either by contacting the Director by email or by calling him @ 517-669-3156. To see the model and pictures in public please check our calendar of events and try to meet us there.

Pictures

Option A Floor Plan
Option A Ground Plan
Option B Floor Plan
Option B Ground Plan
Option C Floor Plan
Option C Ground Plan
Option C Floor Plan with Cultural Center  

Size & Cost

 

Option A

Option B

Option C

Size 1

21, 310 sq. ft.

25,360 sq. ft.

31,566 sq. ft.

Cost 2

$8.4 million

$9.7 million

$11.7 million

Millage 3

.71 mill

.82 mill

.98 mill

Additional Operational Cost per year 4

$147,750

$172,750

$234,750

Collection Space

7,220 sq. ft.

10,168 sq. ft.

15,813 sq. ft.

Computer Space

1,083 sq. ft.

1,083 sq. ft.

1,189 sq. ft.

Meeting Spaces 5

1,950 sq. ft.

2,532 sq. ft.

2,532 sq. ft.

The Details:

    1. Size is the amount of space on the main floor.  Additional space for mechanical and storage would be on a basement level.
    2. Cost is the estimated maximum total move in cost of the project as estimated by David Milling and Associates.  The actual cost may be less.
    3. Millage is the estimated average millage rate for a 20 year loan over the length of the bond.  The initial rate would be higher.  Assumes the total amount would be financed at 5% .  Cost to an owner of a $200,000 home is about $50 for each half mill.
    4. Estimated additional millage needed would be .365 (about 1/3) of a mill in addition to the current .5 (1/2) mill.
    5. Meeting spaces include a large meeting room and several study rooms.
    6. The above information can be downloaded in a .pdf document by clicking here.

Option A

Sq Ft

Option B

Sq Ft

Option C

Sq Ft

Youth Area

1,397

Youth Area

2,612

Youth Area

5,252

Teen Area

240

Teen Area

240

Teen Area

1,281

Adult Area

3,769

Adult Area

4,800

Adult Area

6,764

A/V / Browsing

1,184

A/V / Browsing

1,664

A/V / Browsing

1,664

Computer Lab

1,083

Computer Lab

1,083

Computer Lab

1,189

Meeting Room

1,141

Meeting Room

1,723

Meeting Room

1,723

Conference Spaces

809

Conference Spaces

809

Conference Spaces

809

Staff Space

2,615

Staff Space

2,765

Staff Space

2,765

Copy Space

199

Copy Space

199

Copy Space

199

Lobby

684

Lobby

768

Lobby

737

Local History

630

Local History

852

Local History

852

Friends

231

Friends

348

Friends

348

Café and Seating

910

Café and Seating

975

Café and Seating

975

Building Circulation

2,612

Building Circulation

2,509

Building Circulation

3,121

Book Drop

88

Book Drop

88

Book Drop

88

Storage

614

Storage

589

Storage

630

Stairways

136

Stairways

274

Stairways

274

Elevators

91

Elevators

91

Elevators

91

Bathrooms

704

Bathrooms

799

Bathrooms

799

Subtotal

19,137

Subtotal

23,188

Subtotal

29,561

Unassignable

2,173

Unassignable

2,172

Unassignable

2,005

Total Square Feet

21,310

Total Square Feet

25,360

Total Square Feet

31,566

last modified 08/31/2007
For further information contact Rene Prado, Director @ 517-669-3156 or director@dewittlibrary.org