[CFrance]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It isn't being done by The Villages Inc. THAT is why it is taking so long.It isn't owned by The villages. It is The Sumter library system.... And the other cost?




Wait for it...........................




Books.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

I was unable to find this information, could you point me to the info?

I got the information from a Daily Sun news article but it wasn't recent, I just happened to save it for the information. I suppose you could call or visit the building department. It's located in the same building as the Pinellas Library.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It isn't being done by The Villages Inc. THAT is why it is taking so long.It isn't owned by The villages. It is The Sumter library system.... And the other cost?




Wait for it...........................




Books.

When they first built the Belvedere Library, I know the construction cost didn't include books because they opened with very few books. There were a lot of empty shelves and it might have taken at least a few years to fill them. They wait to see what books patrons are requesting and they buy whatever they can afford. I suppose some of the money might come from used book sales.

[Villages PL]

Evidently, my perception of the size of the new construction was way off. As construction continues the size of the new addition is beginning to look bigger and bigger. I was just there this morning, saw it in broad daylight, with the correct pair of eye glasses for distance, and it looks huge.

I contacted someone who has a sight plan and was told the new addition is 12,158 sq. ft.. So the cost is only $90.48 per sq. ft.. I'm not going to feel bad about being wrong; I'm happy that it's much bigger and better than what I expected. And the construction cost appears to be a bargain. This is great news and I'm looking forward to the grand opening later this year.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Evidently, my perception of the size of the new construction was way off. As construction continues the size of the new addition is beginning to look bigger and bigger. I was just there this morning, saw it in broad daylight, with the correct pair of eye glasses for distance, and it looks huge.

I contacted someone who has a sight plan and was told the new addition is 12,158 sq. ft.. So the cost is only $90.48 per sq. ft.. I'm not going to feel bad about being wrong; I'm happy that it's much bigger and better than what I expected. And the construction cost appears to be a bargain. This is great news and I'm looking forward to the grand opening later this year.

We all like it when you are pleased, vpl.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We all like it when you are pleased, vpl.

Thanks, Gracie.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Evidently, my perception of the size of the new construction was way off. As construction continues the size of the new addition is beginning to look bigger and bigger. I was just there this morning, saw it in broad daylight, with the correct pair of eye glasses for distance, and it looks huge.

I contacted someone who has a sight plan and was told the new addition is 12,158 sq. ft.. So the cost is only $90.48 per sq. ft.. I'm not going to feel bad about being wrong; I'm happy that it's much bigger and better than what I expected. And the construction cost appears to be a bargain. This is great news and I'm looking forward to the grand opening later this year.

That's good news, Villages PL. Not sure how their budget works but they have including the expenses over the next year of which books to buy and other expeditures for that library. Probably not for personnel though. That would be in the current budget would be my guess.