City staff provided the City Council with an update on the Library renovation project at Monday’s City Council meeting, outlining completed work, remaining components, timelines, and the budget. The project, funded by the voter-approved 2021 Bond Program, began in spring 2024 and is now approximately 75 percent complete.
While the original scope included waterproofing the east side of the building due to prior basement water infiltration, new infiltration was discovered on the west side during construction. As a result, a change order was proposed to excavate and waterproof the west, north, and south sides to prevent future issues (it was approved by the Council on the Consent Agenda later in Monday’s meeting). The $1.1 million increase needed for the change will be covered by bond program contingency reserves.
Due to this added work, and a six-week closure of the Library needed for staff and supply move-in, the renovated Library reopening is now planned for September of this year.
Monday’s presentation: Video
