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FOR THE RECORD: THE FRANKLIN BRANCH PROJECT
Here are public documents that were distributed by the Johnson County Public Library board regarding the Franklin Branch project proposal in 2012.
JCPL Just the Facts Annual Report 2012
Here is the Johnson County Public Library annual report that features the facts about the Franklin Branch referendum.
Reasons why the library board went to referendum
A leadership team of staff members, community representatives, financial consultants, architects, communication professionals and attorneys have been studying the Franklin Branch project for three years. Attached is their final report recommending the Johnson County Public Library board take the project to referendum.
2009 General Obligation Bond Update
The Johnson County Public Library issued a $2 million bond in 2009 to be used for initial costs of a proposed new Franklin Branch. Here is the financial report on expenditures from the proceeds and current investment status through October 31, 2011.
Architect Update to Board Sept. 20
A new library branch in Franklin will "look like it belongs in historical downtown Franklin", according to James Mumby of Fanning Howey architect firm. Here is a presentation he and partner Tracy Sweeney made to the Johnson County Public Library board during its Sept. 20 meeting.
Location Comparison Report
Architect firm Fanning Howey made a final presentation to the JCPL board on July 26 -- comparing the two final sites for a proposed new Franklin Branch. Here is the Powerpoint presentation.
Franklin Branch Cost Estimates, Tax Impact
The architect firm of Fanning Howey has updated cost estimates for a new Franklin Branch at the two proposed locations -- downtown and north U.S. 31. These slides also include estimated tax impact for building on each of the locations.
Site Study: North Location
The Johnson County Public Library Board requested
formal site studies for the two locations being
considered for a new Franklin Branch. Here is the site study by TLF Inc. of Indianapolis of the North location.
Site Study: Downtown Location
The Johnson County Public Library Board requested
formal site studies for the two locations being
considered for a new Franklin Branch. Here is the site study by TLF Inc. of Indianapolis of the Downtown location.
Bond rate payment scenarios
Umbaugh and Associates, the financial consultant for the Franklin Branch Project, put together some basic information about bond financing for a new library.
The costs have not been determined yet. Umbaugh also selected a tax rate of 1 percent above the current rate,
for conservative estimates.
Site Selection Update Presentation
Tracy Petrella, architect with Fanning-Howey, presented the Site Selection Team's initial findings about possible Franklin Branch locations to the Johnson County Public Library board on April 19. The presentation included information on how the properties rated with the
board's criteria.
Ratings Matrix of Final Four Sites
The Johnson County Public Library Board, staff and Fanning-Howey architect firm have selected four final
sites for the proposed new Franklin Branch. A Site
Selection Team used a series of qualifiers to narrow the list.
Assessments of Final Four Library Sites
The Johnson County Public Library Board, staff and Fanning-Howey architect firm selected four final sites for the proposed new Franklin Branch. A Site Selection Team used a series of qualifiers to narrow the list. Attached are written assessments of these sites.
Written Assessment of Sites
The Johnson County Public Library Board, staff and Fanning-Howey architect firm reviewed possible sites for the proposed new Franklin Branch. A Site Selection Team, with input from the public, qualified the sites using a series of qualifiers. Below is a link to the written assessments of the sites.
This document was updated with site ratings based on the property's accessibility, site capacity, visibility, sustainability potential, neighborhood compatibility, development analysis and library user experience.
Site Selection Matrix
The Johnson County Public Library Board, staff and Fanning-Howey architect firm reviewed possible sites for the proposed new Franklin Branch. A Site Selection Team, with input from the public, qualified the sites using the attached matrix of qualifiers.
This document was updated with site ratings based on the property's accessibility, site capacity, visibility, sustainability potential, neighborhood compatibility, development analysis and library user experience.
Information on Proposed Sites
The Johnson County Public Library Board, staff and Fanning-Howey architect firm prepared background information on sites for the proposed new Franklin Branch. A Site Selection Team, with input from the public, reviewed data about each site.
Site Selection Process
A design team comprised of library representatives, architects, engineers, and a demographer reviewed sites for a new Franklin Branch. Locations included sites downtown and vacant properties in outlying areas. Properties that had existing buildings viable for adaptive
reuse were considered.
Johnson County Public Library Annual Report 2010
The Johnson County Public Library has issued our 2010 Annual Report to the community. The eight-page report includes information about the proposed
Franklin Branch project, program highlights, a history
of the library district and financial data. Printed copies
are available at all library branches.
JCPL State Financial Report 2009
Here is the annual financial report submitted to the State of Indiana on behalf of the Johnson County Public Library for the fiscal year 2009.
Community Conversation Presentation
The Johnson County Public Library hosted a Community Conversation about the future of the Franklin Branch on May 11, 2010. More than 50 people attended the event, which featured this presentation about the most current information on the issue. Panelists included representatives from local business, city government, Franklin College and the Franklin Development Corporation.
Downtown Franklin Market Study
This is a market analysis of the downtown Franklin area presented to the Franklin Redevelopment Commission,
as a follow up to the Gateways, Greenways and Redevelopment Study conducted in 2009. The study focused on the downtown's potential for office, retail, community-event space and housing.
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