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Provide preliminary interior space planning analysis identifying the ability to accommodate uses and services as identified in the Needs Study. (While this is not intended to be a detailed interior space design, it is necessary to identify interior space design issues and how they could be addressed in an expanded building.) Phase II (Optional depending on outcome of Phase 1) Based on facility design and size estimates included to date in the Civic Center Master Plan, identify the potential for reusing the building for City Administrative offices, This would address similar issues identified in Phase I. Depending on the outcome of this study, staff assumes there will be a need to revisit the Civic Center Master Plan project, as any of the identified uses will have an impact on the entire Civic Center site, Also, existing conditions such as inadequate parking for police vehicles and equipment, the temporary nature of modular building and less then desirable site pedestrian and vehicular circulation will need to be addressed to accommodate expanded or modified uses for the library building. However, this work is not planned at this time and will not occur until authorized by the Council. Staff is proposing a typical RFQ process for this project that includes identifying the most qualified bidder based on predefined qualifications and project specifications. Fees will be negotiated following identification of the most qualified bidder and identification of a detailed scope of work. The project will be coordinated by Library and City Manager staff in close cooperation with the Library Commission. Staff anticipates a time of approximately ten months to one year for completion of Phase I. Project costs will be negotiated based on final scope of work and the amount of subconsultant work required. Phase I project cost may approach $40,000 to $70,000, In addition to addressing existing library needs, the recommendation to proceed with analysis of the library is based, in part, on the fact that in March of 2000, California voters passed Proposition 14 to fund public library construction and renovation, The $350 million Prop 14 bond funded 45 projects. However, a 2003 State Library survey revealed 579 unfunded library projects around the state, with a collective need of $4.4 billion, In recognition of this need, The "California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2006" will appear on the June 6, 2006 ballot. It will require a simple majority to pass, The bond provides 65% of the cost of a new or expanded Library, including land costs, architect and other professional fees, furniture and equipment. Grants will be awarded for a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $20 million on a competitive basis, While the approval of this bond is uncertain, if the funding becomes available, the State will require extensive plans, designs and preparatory work before a City or other entity may apply for bond funds. As a result, proceeding with this study at this time assures that the City is moving in the direction needed to compete for this funding, SR:06:075 Page 6