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NEW FAIRFIELD FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Renovation/Expansion Project

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History

• The New Fairfield Library first opened to the public in 1897.

• The Congregational Church was purchased in 1957 and renovated in 1960.

• The addition was built in 1975 and designed by Theodore Strauss, architect.

• The Children’s Library opened in 1984.

• Space Committees & Library Board looked at options for a

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•Children’s Library expanded use into Program Room in 2005

• Library Board hired Architects to develop plans for renovation & expansion in 2006

• Awarded $1 million Construction Grant from State Library 2008

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Current Conditions

Space Needs:

• Current size: 10,918 sq ft

• The Library is crowded and needs a more efficient layout

• The Library needs quiet study areas, a young adult reading area, improved staff/ work areas and improved circulation desks

• The meeting room is disconnected and hard to supervise

• Additional space will provide better access to the collection

• There is limited seating capacity

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CT State Library Recommendations

Recommended Project

Gross area:  18,560 sq ft   14,018 sq ft

Book Collection:   55,032   51,045

Non print materials: 8,917   8,523

These numbers were provided in the State grant application: Grant Award $1 million

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Renovation /Expansion Project

“Renovate As New” Will Provide:

• ADA Compliance-Improved Access

• Building Code & Systems Updates

• User-Friendly Spaces & Work Area

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Improved Accessto Meet ADA Compliance

• Easy Open Electronic Doors

• Elevator For Access To Both Floors

• Wider Staircases

• Updated Bathrooms

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Difficult Door AccessInterior & Exterior

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c CurrentNarrow

Staircase

• Width-33” (Fire code- min 36”)

• Railing HT-33” (ADA 34-38”)

• Railings required on both sides of staircase

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Update Building Systems

• Correct All Building / Safety / Fire Access Codes

• Upgrade Electrical Wiring & Computer Cabling

• Improve Building Energy Efficiency: *Upgraded HVAC Systems *Windows *Lighting

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Air Conditioner/

Chiller34 Years Old

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Upgrade Electrical Wiring & Computer Cabling

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Inadequate Lighting Conditions

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Improve Use of Space for Public Services

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New Construction

• 3,100 Sq. Ft. Consisting of Three Areas: *Front Entrance *Back Entrance *Addition on the Northeast Side

• Needed To Regain Space Lost Through ADA Compliance (i.e. Adding an Elevator, Wider Stairs, Shelving Requirements)

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New FairfieldFree Public Library

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Credentials • Size of Firm

– 42 on staff– 37 design professionals– 4 partners, 1 associate

partner– Stable, diverse staff

• Services Offered– Architecture– Landscape Architecture– Interior Architecture– Planning

• Locations– Hastings-on-Hudson, NY– New Haven, CT

Peter Gisolfi AssociatesArchitects Landscape Architects Interior Architects

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Library Experience

• Darien Library• Byram Schubert Library• Greenwich Library• New Canaan Library• Guilderland Public Library• Nanuet Public Library• Bronxville Library• Rye Free Reading Room• Dobbs Ferry Library• Concordia College Library• Timothy Dwight College Library,

Yale University• Agnes Irwin School Library• Pembroke Hill Upper/MS

Library• Bedford CSD • Garden City SD • Irvington MS/HS Library• Scarsdale UFSD

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Objectives

• The New Fairfield Library shall be rooted in its history and expressed in traditional New England architectural style.

• The library shall be accessible to the whole community, meeting state code and ADA requirements.

• The library will add new technologies allowing access to digital media.

• The library will adopt energy conservation measures.

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Code & Building System Upgrades

• The building does not meet ADA accessible requirements.

• The building does not have toilet facilities that meet ADA requirements.

• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems need to be updated.

• The energy efficiency of the library needs to be considered.

Code & Building System Upgrades con’t.

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• Mechanical systems in the historical collection area needs to be improved.

•Lighting and power distribution needs to be upgraded.

•The fire alarm and the security systems need to be upgraded.

•The library needs to upgrade electrical wiring & computer cabling

•The septic field and tank needs to be upgraded.

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Exterior Architectural Conditions

• Limited natural light and ventilation, additional windows needed

• Minimal to no insulation at exterior walls and ceilings

• Inadequate handicapped accessibility and facilities

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Interior Architectural Conditions• Inadequate handicapped accessibility and facilities • Limited natural light and ventilation• Need to improve lighting levels• The interior spaces are disconnected• Reconfigure interior space to improve functionality• There is no discernable identity to the internal spaces of library• Appropriate & sufficient staff work space needs to be provided• Incorporate technology in all areas of library.

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Mechanical and Electrical Conditions ReportReport prepared by OLA 12/9/06

• Main electrical service 208/120 volt 400 amp, will need upgrading• Fire alarm system should be upgrade to meet code and ADA requirements

• Security system should be upgraded

• Update lighting, emergency lighting and exit signage

• Proposed new air cooled chiller and high efficiency boiler

• Zoned air handling units, 3 located in attics serving the upper level and 2 at the lower level to meet

ventilation requirements

• Proposed fan coil units at entry locations

and stairs

• HVAC controls should be upgraded

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Structural Systems

• 1923 one story wood frame church structure with a basement.

• The 1975 addition has a concrete slab on grade at the lower level and an upper level concrete on metal deck floor supported by metal framing, masonry and concrete exterior walls.

The upper floor structure has a glue laminated wood frame and wood deck roof structure. This portion of the building meets the code requirement for library floor loading capacity.

• Cracks in the masonry walls need further monitoring.

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Roofing Conditions

Report from 8/22/08Conducted by Watsky Associates

• The roof was replaced in 1998.• All roofs are in general good

condition, both asphalt shingles and built up flat roofs.

• Add attic ventilation to the 1923 building with eave and ridge vents.

• Add attic insulation min R-30.• Re-point all brick chimneys.• Roof ventilation of 1975 needs

further investigation.• Areas impacted by new

additions should have new roofs installed.

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Summary of ADA Improvements

• Upgrades that meet ADA requirements and improve accessibility for all patrons

• Ramps and stairs

• Elevator to all floors

• Doors and hardware

• Bathrooms

• Furniture and layout of spaces

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Sustainable Strategies Considered for the New Fairfield

Library

• Adopt passive solar design principles• Increase the efficiency of the building envelope• Increase thermal mass and thermal storage• Replace inefficient mechanical systems and

controls• Consider on-site renewable energy and a

geothermal system• Consider adaptability of future systems• Add windows for daylight, views and natural

ventilation• Improve lighting efficiency, include daylight and

occupancy sensor lighting controls

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Sustainable Strategies Considered for the New

Fairfield Library

• Specify materials for permanence, durability and ease of maintenance

• Minimize layering of finishes

• Consider environmental life cycles of the products specified

• Adopt water saving measures

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Project Schedule

New Fairfield Library

Months 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Scope of Work Revision

Design Development

Construction Documents

Bidding and Approvals

Construction Administration

Post-Construction Services

Cost Estimate Update

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Summary of Improvements

• Additions help reorganize the efficiency of the library

• Maximize supervision and library operations

• Efficient distribution of the library collection

• Provide quiet study areas, teen area, adult reading and a children’s program room

• Provide a multi-functional room that operates independently

• Provide climate control system for the historical collection

Preliminary Cost EstimateEstimate prepared by Daedalus Projects on 8/25/08

Building Project Costs• Site work $

244,538• Building addition $ 966,986• Building renovation $ 1,579,687• Design and pricing contingency $ 279,121

Subtotal Building Costs $ 3,070,332

General Admin. Expenses• General conditions $ 400,000• Overhead and profit $ 153,517• Insurance $ 30,703• Bonds $ 26,098• Escalation $ 184,033

Subtotal Estimated Const Costs $ 3,864,683

Other Project Costs• Relocation/Rent during Construction• Architectural/Engineering Fees• Geothermal Feasibility Study• Furniture• Contingency

Total Project Costs $ 4,557,161.00

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Funding

• Awarded $1 million – State LibraryConstruction Grant

• Existing Donations $360,000

• Town Funds from Bonding approved at a future referendum not to exceed

$ 3.2 million• Capital Campaign to reduce Bonded

funds

Project Timeline

• Fall 2009 - Public awareness

• Fall-Winter 2009 - Public Hearing\ Referendum

• Ongoing - Capital campaign

• State Grant Money - To be Released

• Start Project39