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LibraryBoard | 2006-08-09 | 3 | Page 3 of 6 Minutes of the Library Board Meeting August 9, 2006 B. Clarification of Library Construction Funds (J. Chisaki) Director Chisaki spoke to clarify a statement made by Development Services Director, Leslie Little, that had appeared in a newspaper article concerning redevelopment fund use. The article was a bit misleading, in that it appeared some funds earmarked for library branch renovations would be taken and used towards the theater project. In reality, the pool of funds Little was referring to were straight redevelopment monies. The Library Construction Project took $2 million from redevelopment funds. These funds can only be spent in designated redevelopment districts, and the new Main Library falls into such a district. Unfortunately, neither of the branch libraries fall into one of these districts. Of the $2 million that was allocated from redevelopment funds, $1 million went directly into construction costs, and has already been spent. The other $1 million was put aside for contingency funding. However, because we have not spent the remaining $670,000 in Measure O funds, the $1 million set aside for contingency funding will revert back to redevelopment funds for use on other projects. At this point, we are well enough under budget, that we will be able to give more of the Measure O funds back towards the branch renovations. After all is said and done, we will still have around $2 million to spend on the branches. Audience member Li Volin was in attendance to express her concern over the possible loss of branch renovation funding. She read a letter she had written to address the current funding situation. Ms. Volin was assured by Director Chisaki and the Library Board that all branch monies were preserved, and plans for renovations would proceed, starting with community meetings to get a feel for what the public would like to see happen. Chisaki further assured Ms. Volin that the new Main Library the public is getting is going to be a terrific building. Board President Butter stepped in at this point, and suggested that the branch renovation discussion be continued later in the meeting when other items related to the topic were being brought up. Butter also assured Ms. Volin that the new Main would be an absolutely fantastic building, even if it was not exactly what the Building Team had envisioned. A decision was made to not have further clarification of the funding through the newspaper, but answer any individual inquiries that come up. C. Alameda Free Library Foundation (A. Mitchell) Board Member Mitchell indicated that he went to the meeting, however, the door was locked so he returned home. Director Chisaki was able to provide some highlights: A memorial fund was set-up in memory of Ann Muir, who had helped select art for the new building. Plans for the Gala are moving forward and the Foundation is selling tickets through the website. The brochure that promotes the Foundation and donations for the new Library has not been released yet. Upcoming community events will be utilized to get the word out on Foundation activities. | LibraryBoard/2006-08-09.pdf |