Waco-McLennan County Library

Central Library Renovations and new West Waco Library

Central Library

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Initial timeline: (dates approximate)

• June - July 2008 - Finalize design schematic, present to City Council, and revise as needed.
• July-October 2008 - Create construction documents, select interior finishes and furnishings, and prepare bid specifications.
• Winter 2008 / 2009 - Bid, review and award construction contract.
• Summer / Fall 2009 - Begin construction following Hoover project completion.

Central Library Project Status as of:

June 2008 - Architects present design schematics to the City Council. 

February - May 2008 - Library staff and Architects develop design concepts and schematic plans.  

January 2008 - The Library hosts three meetings to gather input from the public on Central Library project with Leo A Daly architects facilitating the meetings.  In addition to a general meeting, one session targeted parents and young children, while another was held for teens.
Leo A Daly staff conduct interviews with library staff.

December 2007 - City Council awards Architectural Services contract to the Dallas office of Leo A. Daly Architects.   Maureen Arndt and Jerry Owen are the architects for the project.

August 2007 - RFP for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Renovation of the Central Library issued.  Seven firms submitted proposals for the project.  Three firms were invited for in-person presentations with Library and City staff in October 2007.

Hoover (West Waco) Library

Hoover (West Waco) Library Project Status as of:

June 2008 - City Council approves 99-year lease with option to purchase the former Dunlap's department store building at the Lake Air Mall.  Staff is developing an RFP for Architectural and Engineering Services.

April 2008 - Site selection and negotiations with property owner ongoing.