HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 9527 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 9527
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council December 4, 2012
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SUBJECT: RIDGLEA BRANCH LIBRARY RENOVATION
The purpose of this Informal Report is to inform Council that the Ridglea Branch Library
renovation has been completed.
On July 17, 2012, the Library notified Council (IR 9503) that the Ridglea Branch Library would
close for renovation improvements on September 2, 2012, and would be closed for 90-days.
These improvements have been completed, and the Ridglea Library is now fully operational and
open to the public. With the help of Transportation and Public Works, IT Solutions, Dennehy
Architects, Fort Worth Electric, DMCA Floors, AC Cable & Communications, Mark IV Construction
Group, and input from citizens, the Library was able to improve the functional space, building
interior, technology, and infrastructure, which had not undergone a signification renovation since
it was opened in 1967.
The following improvements were made:
• Upgraded the building's infrastructure by adding 25 electrical outlets and data ports to
accommodate more public computers, laptops, tablet PCs, and other portable electronic
devices.
• Gained operational efficiencies by creating a single point of customer service and adding an
automated system to sort returned items, similar to the one used at the Northwest Library.
• Maximized use of floor space and improved customer comfort by enlarging the youth
programming area, creating a teen center, and adding two additional reading areas.
• Improved customer service by adding three state-of-the-art self-service checkout stations and
electronic inventory control (RFID).
• Enhanced the appearance of the building by painting, and replacing the flooring and
furnishings.
• Improved security and reduced the risk of theft by installing modern security gates and
reorganizing shelving to reduce blind spots.
• Responded to citizen requests for a drive-through book drop.
The Library will host a re-opening celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, December 8, at the
Ridglea Branch Library. The Library will promote the celebration and the fact that the Ridglea
Library is open by distributing fliers, issuing a media alert, posting a banner on the building and
making announcements on the Library's and the City's websites and social media.
Should you have questions, please contact Library Director Gleniece Robinson at 817 392-7706.
Tom Higgins
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS