DEPARTMENT: Parks, Facilities, and Fleet Management
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Approval Of Schematic Design For Wentworth Library Renovation
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RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, the 2024-2028 Facilities Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Adopted Budget includes a project to renovate the Wentworth Library as part of the next cycle of library renovation work; and
WHEREAS, the scope of work includes professional design services; and
WHEREAS, Leo A Daly was selected as the consultant firm to lead the design efforts for the project by Resolution No. 24-105 (February 27, 2024); and
WHEREAS, Leo A Daly worked with a Core Planning Group to confirm the programmatic needs and develop the project through the schematic design phase; and
WHEREAS, public input was solicited through an open house event, sharing materials at the library and on the project webpage; and
WHEREAS, over 150 public comments were submitted and shared with the design team for consideration; and
WHEREAS, the cost estimates prepared for the schematic design developed to date are slightly higher than the estimated project budget. The construction funding will be included in the 2025 Building CIP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the recommended schematic design for the Wentworth Library Renovation as presented.
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