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All Civic Center Master Plan work to date was based on an assumption that the Pleasanton Library would be expanded to approximately 71,000 square feet in order to meet current and future needs. However, design concepts have not yet been discussed and site options developed to date have been limited to constructing a two-story addition to the portion of the existing Library building facing the parking lot. However, there has not been any analysis related to the practicality or desirability, from a design or user perspective, for this type of an expansion, Further, there has not been any analysis related to the cost effectiveness of this type of expansion compared to new construction. Finally, assuming long term library needs may best be met with a new facility, some analysis may be necessary to determine the feasibility of reusing the existing building for City administrative offices or community space, At this time, staff is recommending the Council authorize issuance of an RFQ to conduct the facility studies listed above, Due to the varied nature of the above issues, staff anticipates the study being conducted in two separate phases. Phase I will pertain to library expansion and Phase II will pertain to reusing the library building for another purpose, Staff would report to the Library Commission following completion of Phase I and would not proceed with Phase II until authorized by the Council. Phase II assumes construction of a new library facility on a yet to be determined site which could be at another civic center location, This provides an opportunity to fully evaluate the potential for expansion prior to evaluating a new facility. While the final scope of work may change after staff has had an opportunity to meet with qualified consultants, staff anticipates the following project scope: Phase I: Provide an analysis of existing structural, roofing, electrical, computer networking, and heating/air conditioning systems (including overall energy efficiency studies) as it relates to the potential for expansion and provide a recommendation regarding required upgrades and/or replacements. Provide a conceptual deign depicting an expanded building and a modified site plan, (This is not intended to be a final or detailed building design reflecting interior/exterior elements, However, at this stage, it would be beneficial to have some visual representation of an expanded building.) Provide preliminary construction cost estimates, Evaluate American With Disabilities Act (ACT) issues and required upgrades. Provide a summary of significant issues related to building expansion. This would identify any significant challenges needed to be addressed to accommodate facility expansion. Issues could include structural design, building access, HV AC systems etc, This would also address matters related to site parking and access.b SR:06:075 Page 5