TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: July 29, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mellisa Hannum
PHONE:
707-882-3114
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
ITEM TYPE: Regular Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: 15 Minutes
AGENDA TITLE:
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Discussion and Possible Action Including Acceptance of a Report by Library Staff and the Executive Office to Identify Funding Sources and Potential Financing Options for Possible Projects for a Ukiah Branch Expansion; and Direction to Staff to Proceed with the Feasibility Study to Provide the Required Information for Potential Funding of the Ukiah Branch Library
(Sponsor: Library)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Accept the report by Library staff and Executive Office to identify funding sources and potential financing options for possible projects for a Ukiah branch expansion; and provide direction to staff to proceed with the feasibility study to provide the required information for potential funding of the Ukiah branch library.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
On April 22, 2025: item number 4h, the Board of Supervisors directed the Library to work with the Executive Office to identify available funding sources and explore potential financing options, and to report back to the Board with an update prior to proceeding with the feasibility study.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
On April 22, 2025, the Library presented a cost model of possible projects for the Ukiah Branch expansion. The cost analysis was an introductory, limited analysis of potential building costs and was not based on any in-depth study. The Library was directed to work with the Executive Office staff to determine financing options, funding sources, and what amount is affordable for the Library's Capital Investment budget.
Based on the Library staff's conversation with Executive Office staff in order to determine funding, we need to know what is feasible for the current site or if we should con...
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