MEMORANDUM 04-28

 

 

DATE:          February 4, 2004

 

TO:               Mayor Cushing / Homer City Council

 

FROM:         Walt Wrede

 

SUBJECT:    Homer Public Library / LEED Certification

 

Attached you will find background information from the Public Works Director, the Library Director, and others associated with the new Library effort regarding proposed LEED ( Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. LEED certification is now required in all new federal buildings and is considered to be the wave of the future. Constructing the library to LEED standards will reduce M&O costs in the future. This concept is strongly endorsed by the Library Advisory Board and all of its committees. Now that we are further along in the design process, we have been able to refine construction and A&E estimates. We are comfortable that we can accomplish LEED objectives within the existing budget. No additional money would be required.

 

RECOMMENDATION:  That the Homer City Council approve LEED certification for the library, approve the revised budget presented in the attachment from the Public Works Director, and authorize the Manager to execute all necessary documents including a Notice to Proceed to the Architect.

 

 

 

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MEMORANDUM

 

To:                   Walt Wrede, City Manager

From:               Carey Meyer, Public Works Director

Date:                February 03, 2004

Subject:           Homer Public Library

                        LEEDS (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certification


 


As the City developed the design scope of work with the library architect, the issue of LEEDS certification was discussed.  At the time, staff was not prepared to include this effort in the design contract.  We wanted to learn more about what LEEDS certification was, and why it might be important to the project.  We now believe that LEEDS certification is an important part of the design process.  Attached are recommendations from the Library Building Committee and information about LEEDS certification.  The four main advantages are:

 

  1. Creates a more sustainable library structure (lower building maintenance costs). 
  2. Creates a library with superior energy efficiency (lower operating costs).
  3. Creates a healthier building environment (employees and the public benefit).
  4. Funding opportunities increase (certification may open up new funding sources and the project will score and compete better for available library funding).

 

Development of the conceptual design has given us a better understanding of the design and construction costs for this project.  Even with the costs associated with LEEDS certification, the overall budget remains unchanged (and the contingency has increased).

 

Original Budget             Revised Budget

                         Building                                          $ 3,825,000                             $ 3,885,000

      Site Improvements                          $    500,000                              $    300,000

Furnishings                                     $    250,000                              $    250,000   

1% for Art                                      $      38,250                              $      40,000

Design                                            $    485,361                              $    485,361

LEEDS Certification                       $               0                              $      83,300

Construction Management              $    315,000                               $    315,000

Contingency                                   $    275,000                              $    329,450

 

Total Project Budget                 $ 5,688,611                             $ 5,688,611

 

 

 

 

 

Recommendation:  The Council authorize the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to obtain LEEDS certification for the proposed Homer Public Library.