Based on the City’s state grant application and available funds on 12/31/22:
6,845 Square Foot (SF) library – based on size of existing library in City Hall
At least 20 parking spaces
Outdoor meeting space
LEED Silver Design
The new facility will be fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will be Age-Friendly.
Schedule
Council Discussions and Votes Q422
Design 2023
Construction 2024-6
Opening 2026
Funding:
12/31/22 Total Funds for City’s Design-Build RFP
$5M TCF Goal (Cash and Pledges)
Plus $5.2M State Grant
Plus $232,582 City funds
$10.4 M Project not including $1 M Assembly Member Levine Grant. The Assembly Member Levine State grant received in 2021 will be used for site infrastructure (parking lot, underground utilities, and site preparation).
TCF funds that arrive after 12/31/22 will not be included in the Request For Proposals (RFP). They can be used for the building, furnishings and other needs within the new library or exterior areas.
Note: The final grant request translates to more than $1,500 per square foot. City staff is of the opinion that the project can be designed within a cost range of $1,000 to $1,300 per square foot. *Source: City of Larkspur
