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Our New Library Will Have                                              

• An 18,000 square foot library that will provide services available at other libraries
   in communities of similar size.
• Central location on 6260 - 92nd Street.
• Larger, more varied collection to meet the needs of users
  of all ages.
• Increased operational support from the Kent District
   Library system.
• Dedicated spaces for children and teens to encourage
   life-long readers.
• Early literacy space to develop prereading skills in young children.
• A convenient drive up book return.
• A community room for reading programs and community events.
• Greater accessibility for disabled/senior patrons.
• A home for Caledonia history archives with space for display and research.
• Comfortable seating areas for quiet reading and browsing- away from program areas.
• Small student rooms for tutoring, small meetings and group projects when school is closed.
• Central location in Caledonia on 6260 92nd St. and it backs up to Emmons Lake.

Project Budget

Site Improvement                      $   411,000
Testing, Fees, & Permits                  273,550
Building Construction                    2,546,500
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment        352,500
Technology & Networking                 60,000
Copying, Printing & Postage                 8,000
Contingency (6%)                          177,000

Total                                     $3,829,000

Planned Funding Equation

Caledonia Library Project Budget           $3,829,000
Total Money Raised to date                ($1,362,000)
-- includes past donations, township
   designated funds, and pledges to date

Township Pledge                                 ($150,000)
Add’l contingency and bond costs           $508,000


Millage Amount                               $2,825,000

 
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