Construction Updates - March 19, 2014

You may recall that there has been some discussion about “building” a permanent Almonte library. OKC has suggested that MLS provide a “best guess” about the anticipated needs.

A date (4/23) has been set for MLS to formally present our request for additional funding for CH.
If approved, OKC and MLS will need to update the Building Program, the Project Agreement and the A/E contract. After this is completed, the design work can start in earnest.
While schedules are a guess at best and an act of arrogance at worst, they are needed to outline responsibilities, define the sequence of activities and to create a road map. Once the design work is started, the process become a little more predictable. And while much will change, the following target date have been discussed - MLS Moves Out – April 2015
If the move-out date holds, MLS will need to begin the planning process for this work sometime this summer.

MLS met with OKC on 3/18 to review the 95% plans for the 180 project. This project will make significant changes our “front door”. These will include changes to the landscaping, sidewalk pattern and lighting.
This work to be bid latter this spring and construction in front of the library is planned for the spring of 2015.
To see a partial copy of the current hardscape plan below (click image or here to see enlarged plan).

MLS issued our comments regarding Edmond’s draft Parking Agreement on 3/6. While we did not get this finalized in time to present to the Commission in March, we are optimistic that we can do so in April.

The Design Development plans, which represent the 2nd 1/3 of the design process, are expected March 24th.
The 1st FF& E (Furniture, Fixture & Equipment) meeting has been scheduled for April 23rd.

OKC officially accepted the Northwest library on February 25, 2014. In conversation with OKC, this also the start date for the one year warranty. If you have any issues – please contact the CON office.
MLS continues to work with OKC on outstanding Warranty issues.
Other projects include work on the bollards, drainage channel, the monumental sign and shades on the west windows.

Comments

Thu, 03/20/2014 - 08:45

aaron.killough

Thanks!

Thanks as always, Todd. The construction updates are always appreciated!