ALBANY, NY – A grand total of $654,899 has been awarded in connection with the New York State public library construction grant program. This program is funded from $14 Million provided in capital funds for public library construction included in the FY 2015-16 State Budget. Below is a chart of the projects that these funds will enable.
|
Applicant Name |
Title / Abstract of Project |
Overall Project Cost |
Submitted Project Cost |
Actual Award Amounts |
| North Castle Public Library (Armonk)-Main Library | HVAC Replacement/ADA Compliance/Young Adult (YA) Lighting: This project will replace an aging HVAC system, add ADA access to a room for public programming use and install LED lighting in our YA Room. |
$39,912 |
$19,956 |
$19,956 |
| North Castle Public Library (Armonk)-North White Plains Branch Library | Branch Expansion, Lighting & Electrical Upgrade: This project will upgrade lighting/electrical and add a deck to improve lighting, support expanded computer usage and add space for our North White Plains patrons. |
$107,530 |
$53,765 |
$53,765 |
| Eastchester Public Library | Renovation of Main Floor Adult Services Area: The renovation includes the installation of LED lighting, replacement of ceiling tiles and installation of carpeting on main floor and mezzanine. |
$126,753 |
$63,376 |
$63,376 |
| Greenburgh Public Library* | Four Adjoining Glass-Partitioned Study Rooms: Installation of glass walls and partitions anchored to an existing library wall to create four 5’x6.5’ individual and group study rooms. |
$59,824 |
$44,868 |
$44,868 |
| Larchmont Public Library | ADA Compliant Bathrooms: Remove the existing, out-of-date, bathroom in the main Library building and replace with two fully ADA compliant bathrooms. |
$45,115 |
$22,557 |
$22,557 |
| Mount Pleasant Public Library | Bathroom Renovation: We have five bathrooms: one for staff and four for public. These bathrooms are original to the building and will be totally renovated. |
$65,345 |
$32,500 |
$32,500 |
| Mount Vernon Public Library* | MTVPL Elevator: Library seeks to modernize elevator to improve safety and access to the library. |
$312,622 |
$156,311 |
$168,981 |
| New Rochelle Public Library* | Chiller Replacement Project: The scope of work is to replace the existing hermetic screw chiller with a modular chiller system and associated controls. |
$553,200 |
$225,000 |
$93,487 |
| Pound Ridge Library | Automatic Door Installation: Installation of automatic doors to make the Library more easily accessible to our patrons. |
$35,200 |
$16,600 |
$16,600 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | Energy Efficient Lighting & Insulation Installation: The library is replacing 16 fluorescent lights with energy efficient LED lights & adding spray foam insulation to the attic to reduce energy usage. |
$38,701 |
$19,350 |
$19,350 |
| Somers Library | Bathroom Accessibility Renovation: The two public bathrooms on the main floor of the library will be completely renovated in order to bring them up to ADA compliance. |
$177,450 |
$88,725 |
$88,725 |
| The Warner Library (Tarrytown)* |
Automatic Meeting Room Divider Project: This project will enable staff to easily and efficiently create two public meeting rooms from one large room. |
$40,979 |
$30,734 |
$30,734 |
| *Meets criteria for economically disadvantaged community | TOTALS | $1,602,631 |
$773,742 |
$654,899 |
“The projects supported by the NYS public library construction aid benefit everyone,” said Terry Kirchner, WLS Executive Director, “local contractors gain business opportunities, the local communities gain economic benefits and improved property value, and local residents gain enhanced library facilities that offer lifelong learning for all.”