Recommended Actions
Immediate
2003
Develop a service delivery plan for the renewal of Measure B. The plan
shall include a facilities component.
Complete construction on Caruthers, Laton and Woodward.
Submit Bond Act of 2000 projects for Fowler, Mendota in March 2003.
Resubmit in January 2004 if not successful. The successor bond bill
gives priority to projects not funded in January 2004.
Adopt the four recommended principles for selecting facilities projects.
By April 2003 identify Bond Act Projects for submission in January 2004.
The feasibility for additional projects would be dependent on availability
of sufficient funds for the local match. These funds could come either
from Measure B funds, public/ private partnerships, or a combination.
The feasibility is also dependent on sufficient staff time to complete
these complex projects.
Select the following preference order for the study sites: Cultural
Arts (Fulton/Calaveras/Van Ness/San Joaquin), Fulton Mall North (Fulton/Tuolumne)
and Current (Mariposa Street); and direct staff to conduct site studies,
to explore partnerships with the City of Fresno on acquisition, and
to determine the cost of acquisition for each site.
Support additional authority from the voters for library facilities
(SB 40 and AB 222) which could provide up to two-thirds of funding for
multiple projects. Monitor the amount of SB 40/AB222, the total number
of projects statewide, and authorize staff to review the impact of requesting
an amendment to increase the maximum amount of state funds for a single
building.
Set up an interdepartmental task force to refine efficiencies and economics
of scale for cost effective timely design, construction, and furnishings.
(Representation from Public Works: Capital Development, Planning, Real
Property, and Construction Management; County Administrative Office,
Purchasing, County Counsel) -
Intermediate 2004-2006
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Work with City and county staff throughout the library district to identify
feasible sites and explore partnerships for projects identified in April
2003 as top priority projects.
Develop a public/private partnership and/or planned giving and other
private fundraising program to raise or secure commitments for $10 million.
After funding for Measure B is renewed, survey residents for their support
of a construction bond or other public financing mechanism. Based on
results of survey, update these actions. -
Long Term 2006-2012
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Identify and begin work on next set of projects.
Update the Master Plan in 2012.
