1. Ludington Renovation Update April 1, 2009

2. Ludington Renovation Update Pre-Design/Design Development LEED and Green Elements Cost Estimates and Funding Operational Impact Next Steps

3. Ludington Renovation Update Pre-Design/Design Development

4. (Feb/Oct 2008) VITETTA Carried Out Pre-design / Design Development Activities at all 6 Libraries 30 Stakeholder Meetings Space Programming & Design Charrettes

5. Pre-Design/Design Development (November 2008) VITETTA Delivered Design Packet – 6 Renovations Renderings Floor Plans Cost Estimates

6. Pre-Design/Design Development (Dec 08 – Jan 09) VITETTA Completed Ludington Design Development Improvements in Functionality & Aesthetics on the Bryn Mawr Avenue Side »Entrance Vestibules Smaller »True Air Locks

7. Pre-Design/Design Development Addition wraps 10,400 sq ft around two sides of the building Exterior – Schist Echoes 1926 Stone Work

8. Pre-Design/Design Development Ludington Library - Lancaster Avenue

9. Pre-Design/Design Development Ludington Library – Bryn Mawr Avenue

10. Pre-Design/Design Development Major Improvements – Service & Efficiency Some Self Checkout Units Book Return Room Convenient Internet “Cafe” Set Up Reading Porch & Vending Machine Area Business Resource & Health Resource Centers Popular Materials Marketing

11. Pre-Design/Design Development Main Floor Plan

12. Pre-Design/Design Development Major Improvements – Youth Services Young Adult Activity Room Special Tutoring Areas Early Literacy (Computer) Stations Improved Collection Access

13. Pre-Design/Design Development Second Floor Plan

14. Pre-Design/Design Development Fully Accessible Basement Areas Friends of Ludington Used Book Store Periodicals Storage Area Technology Center (Staff Only) Lower Merion Library Foundation Office

15. Pre-Design/Design Development Basement Level Plan

16. Pre-Design/Design Development Major Improvements – Accessibility & Deferred Maintenance Two Accessible Entrances – North & South ADA Accessible Aisle Widths Upgraded ADA Restrooms & Parking Spaces HVAC & Waterproofing Upgrades 12 Additional Structural Deficiencies

17. Pre-Design/Design Development Major Improvements – Safety Sight Lines for Staff on All Floors Basement Areas Locked Down RFID Security Check Points Improved Lighting Video Surveillance

18. Pre-Design/Design Development (Jan – Mar 2009) Meetings with Twp Staff Land Development Committee Fire Marshal Review B&P Storm Water Management Zoning (Bryn Mawr) Cost Estimate

19. Pre-Design/Design Development (Feb - Mar 2009) Site/Design Meetings Interior Design – Palette & Shelving Landscaping Review

20. Ludington Renovation Update LEED and Green Elements

21. Ludington was Not Designed for LEED Certification This was a Matter of Project Timing LEED Requires Administrative Tasks & Fees

22. LEED and Green Elements However - According to VITETTA Principal Jim Keller “Ludington, by very nature of the renovation is 75% sustainable.”

23. LEED and Green Elements 20 Potential Green Elements Were Reviewed for Inclusion Sustainable Building Materials Glazing, Lighting & Mechanical Systems Porous Paving Materials Exterior Sun Control Devices Solar Energy Systems

24. LEED and Green Elements Some Green Elements Included – Others will be Add Alternates Township To Decide Cost/Benefit at Bid

25. LEED and Green Elements Green Roof (Over the Addition) Possible – Not as an Add Alternate: A Green Roof = $490,000 Change Construction Documents $7–12,000 Conventional Roof = $325,000 Net Additional Cost = $175,000

26. Ludington Renovation Update Cost Estimates and Funding

27. (Feb – Dec 2008) Capital Campaign in Start Up/Quiet Phase Campaign Committee Identified Prospect Lists Generated Solicitation Began

28. Cost Estimates and Funding (September 2008) VITETTA Submitted Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates Ludington Project $10,649,000

29. Cost Estimates and Funding Campaign Personnel Used the Estimates: Create “Naming Opportunities” Write Private Sector Grants Six Grants Submitted / Six were Funded BUT Funding Lower Than Hoped For

30. Cost Estimates and Funding (Jan – Mar 2009) Campaign Changed Strategy to Counteract Economy Public Campaign To Begin Earlier Public & Private Campaigns Last Longer Dialogue with Local Library Boards Concerned about Fundraising Levels

31. Cost Estimates and Funding (February 11, 2009) Ludington Cost Estimate Meeting Explain Order of Magnitude Estimates Look at Areas for Cost Reduction & Saving

32. Cost Estimates and Funding (March 18, 2009) Ad Hoc CIP Meeting LEED and Green Elements Campaign Update Stimulus Package Potential

33. Cost Estimates and Funding Stimulus Package Does Not Include “Public Libraries” Per Se Educational Priorities & Infrastructure Upgrades May Have Opportunities Municipalities Advised to Converse with Legislators About Projects

34. Cost Estimate and Funding (April 2009) Independent Cost Estimate from Becker and Frondorf

35. Ludington Renovation Update Operational Impact

36. Proposed Ludington Project Time Span 12-14 Months IF Library is Closed for 12 Months

37. Operational Impact Phasing the Project May Add 6 to 12 Months Safety Issues Parking Issues 20 – 30% Added to Cost

38. Operational Impact Three Options to Address Operations Stay Open & Phase Construction – Not Recommended Close Completely / Public Use Other Libraries Offer a “Mini” Operation in Bryn Mawr

39. Operational Impact Analysis of these options will be offered when the Library Committee meets again.

40. Ludington Renovation Update Next Steps

41. Next Steps - Ludington (Township Manager) Moving Ludington forward requires a positive evaluation of: Independent cost estimate Fund raising effort Township’s fiscal condition Bidding climate

42. Next Steps - Ludington May 20 th or June 6 th – Library Committee Meeting Respond to questions from April 1 st To hear additional concerns from the public Receive staff reports & recommendations

43. Next Steps Ludington Invite Questions