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Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26014 for the "Napa Library Furniture Project," PW 25-21 and approve a Budget Amendment to increase Engineering Services appropriations by $20,000. (Fiscal Impact: $20,000 Expense; Library Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
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TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Steven Lederer, Director of Public Works
REPORT BY: Estrella Munoz, Junior Engineer
SUBJECT: Project Creation and Budget Amendment for the "Napa Library Furniture Project," PW 25-21.
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve and authorize creation of Capital Improvement Project 26014 for the "Napa Library Furniture Project," PW 25-21 and approve a Budget Amendment to increase Engineering Services appropriations by $20,000. (Fiscal Impact: $20,000 Expense; Library Fund; Not Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
In 1916, the State of California passed legislation that allowed counties to establish free public libraries, and the Napa County Board of Supervisors then established the Napa County Free Library, located three blocks from the Goodman Library in downtown Napa. In 1963, the Napa City Library merged with the Napa County Free Library. In order to better serve the growing service area, and with a combination of funds from the Library, the Friends of the Library, and federal and local grants, the current library on Coombs Street was built in 1974 and later expanded in 1994. Since the expansion in 1994, the Napa Library has undergone a handful of remodels and improvements.
Library furniture is used by patrons daily, and a portion of the existing inventory has become worn or no longer adequately meets current user needs. The Napa Library Furniture Project will replace outdated furniture and upgrade the conversation and concentration pods to improve functionality, comfort, and the overall patron experience. Napa Library staff have been working with Facilities By Design, the County's on-call interior design consultant, to finalize a furniture package. The $20,000 requested will be used by Public Works engineering staff to prepare construction documents for public bidding based on the finalized package.
Requested Actions:
1. Create a new project for the "Napa Library Furniture Project", PW 25-21; and
2. Approve a Budget Amendment to increase Engineering Services appropriations by $20,000 (Fund 2020, Sub-Division 2020501, Project 26014, Account 52145) offset by use of Fund Balance.
FISCAL & STRATEGIC PLAN IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact?
Yes
Is it currently budgeted?
No
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary?
Discretionary
Discretionary Justification:
The project will help the library better serve the community.
Is the general fund affected?
No
Future fiscal impact:
Staff will return to request another budget amendment to fully fund the project.
Consequences if not approved:
The Napa Library's furniture will continue to deteriorate, and the existing pods do not provide proper study environments for users.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by 14 California Code of Regulations 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and therefore CEQA is not applicable.