Central Library Project Approved

Thank you for your support!!

The Finance and Corporate Services Committee voted yesterday to approve the library's plan to renovate and expand the Main Library on Queen Street.

The Library Board recommended to Council a modified Option 2 for the Central Library renovation and expansion plan.

The next step will be final approval from City Council on Monday October 6, 2008 Council Chambers City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Support Your Library

Show your continued support for the Central Library project by attending the library presentation to Finance and Corporate Service Committee on September 29, 2008. The Kitchener Public Library Board and city staff will present funding scenarios to address the funding shortfalls associated with two of the three options for renovation and expansion of the Main Library.

On May 12, 2008 the Kitchener Public Library Board presented a Central Library project update to the Finance and Corporate Services Committee. The update included three options for revitalizing the current Main Library. The Finance and Corporate Services Committee resolved:

“That Kitchener City Council allocate the $32.5 M previously earmarked from the Economic Development Investment Fund towards funding the Kitchener Public Library’s (KPL) renovation and expansion of the existing Main Library on its current location (85 Queen Street North); and,

That Kitchener City Council direct KPL staff to work with City Finance staff to bring back a report in September 2008 outlining a financial plan for funding Options 2 and 3, as outlined in KPL’s report dated May 12, 2008; and further,

That Kitchener City Council direct KPL staff to continue work on a joint parking solution with City staff and other organizations located in the Civic District area.”

On September 29, 2008, KPL and City Finance staff will outline a financial plan for funding the Central Library Project Options 2 and 3.

Show your support and attend the Finance and Corporate Services Committee meeting on Monday September 29 at Kitchener City Hall.

Finance and Corporate Service Committee meeting - September 29, Kitchener City Hall Council Chambers 1:30 p.m.

Central Library Funding Options - Report to Finance and Corporate Services Committee - Joint Report

Central Library Funding Options - Report to Finance and Corporate Services Committee - KPL Report