1. Venice Public Library Background  1965: Venice Public Library opened at 8,000 SF  Numerous expansions/renovations to 25,000 SF  2010: Elevated moisture in meeting room slab; remediation followed  2014: Reports indicated water intrusion in meeting room and other areas

2. Investigation of remediation options show:  No conclusive evidence of source of water intrusion  High estimated remediation costs with no guarantee of long-term solution  50-year-old building with aging infrastructure and inefficient building systems  Culmination of multiple expansions/renovations resulted in diminished operational functionality Venice Public Library

3. Next steps to provide library service:  Communicate with all stakeholders  Close library effective Feb. 1  Open kiosk at Venice Community Center Feb. 1  Continue to seek best site for temporary, modified library service  Begin community engagement process for future library service for the Venice area Venice Public Library

4. Recommended Motion: To permanently close the Venice Public Library and initiate the planning of a new public library, authorizing the County Administrator to negotiate a lease agreement to provide temporary, modified library services in the Venice area. Venice Public Library