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I <br /> impinging on any of the necessary library services or programs. Let <br /> me give you .a brief overview of how the committee and Stewart <br /> Roberts have done this.- The pods on the ends of the. building were <br /> eliminated. The functions of those spaces were brought into a more <br /> compact structure. We changed the types of materials used for the <br /> roof and the exterior of the building to achieve the necessary cost <br /> : <br /> reductionThis was'done WITHOUT compromising-the quality of the- <br /> building. <br /> Due to the increased expenditure of phasing in HVAC <br /> systems; breaking into existing walls, and inconveniencing the <br /> operations of the library, we think it is BETTER use of t <br /> own money to <br /> complete all of the construction NOW. Over time we can phase in <br /> fur.n ishings, shelving,.and other materials needed for the building's <br /> intrior. These it ' <br /> ems can be the target for ONGOING fund raising. <br /> We pian to use whatever existing furnishings are still serviceable. <br /> Are.you ready dor this??? After reexamining,the site, it appears that <br /> we will be able to construct th <br /> e new library while keeping the current <br /> one in operation. . This will eliminate relocation costs. The close <br /> proximity of the two buildings will allow for SIGNIFICANT savings on <br /> the moving costs. The demolitio' n' costs for the old library are already <br /> - built;into the financials in your packet. if the town decides that it <br /> --- ' needs more space.in the' future, it will be easy to expand the building. <br /> According to the figures from the Town Assessor's (?) Office, <br /> the average,amount of taxes over the life of a 1 0-year loan/ bond for <br /> a 200,000 median home is $36 per year. This equals the cost of 4 <br />----- --------large-.pizzas.per-::year_-or-2-.-meals-.for-:a-couple at-the-99.-Restaurant.- -.---. .-- -- --.-.- ---. _._ <br /> (What is the assessment of a median priced home in Mashpee now? <br /> Add to this section)_. <br /> As to your.questions.regarding the increased staffing needs for <br /> the' new facility,ou r Library Di rector, Ms. H elefie--DeFoe says that we <br /> will need two more FTE staff <br /> .beyond the current staffing levels <br /> au#horized before the Miring freeze..Do not let this distract us from our <br /> purpose of being here tonight, This operational matter can be <br /> discussed at a further date with the Library Board of Trustees and <br /> Lihra� DI!'@G't�E'. <br /> regarding the fund raising, the Friends of the Library have <br /> opened an account for us. There is $'I6,000 in that fund from <br /> donations that have been made so far. The Friends of the library' <br /> have their fund raising events such as the Lobster Roll luncheons and <br /> book sales. The monies in their account is for their use alone for the <br />