Waco-McLennan County Library

Central Library Renovations and new West Waco Library

Central Library

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Initial timeline: (dates approximate)

• Summer 2009 - complete 100% construction documents.
• Summer 2009 - Bid, review and award construction contract.
• Fall 2009 - Begin construction following Hoover project completion.

Central Library Project Status as of:

April 8, 2009 - Construction scheduled to begin in early 2010 (following the move of the Genealogy and Technical Services divisions from the Central Library to the Hoover Library).  Construction is scheduled to be complete 15 months from start date.

October 2008 - Construction documents completed to 90% level.

August - October 2008 - Library staff works with interior designer on furnishings and signage.

September 2008 - Construction documents completed to 50% level.

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:

April 8, 2009 - Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2009 with an estimated completion date five months from beginning of construction.  Plans are to move from old location to new Hoover late 2009.

October 2008 - Staff reviewing RFPs submitted by Architectural and Engineering Services firms.

August 2008 - City signs 99-year lease with property owner.

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.