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Nonbinding referendum prompts staff to explore small library/media center at senior center
Summary
After a nonbinding referendum produced a "no" on one question and a "yes" on a second, commissioners asked staff to study options for a smaller library or media/technology center at the senior center that could link to the Northwest Florida Regional Library; staff to provide cost and size estimates.
Commissioners reviewed the results of a recent nonbinding referendum: question one received majority "no" votes while question two drew "yes" votes. The split result prompted discussion about a smaller-scale library or media center, potentially hosted at the city's senior center and connected with the Northwest Florida Regional Library.
Staff noted the senior-center location already has some required infrastructure and suggested it could be adapted to host a media or technology center with limited additional cost. Commissioners and staff discussed senior concerns about disruptions, hours of operation, and the need to define the facility's scope and size before committing funds.
Direction to staff: prepare cost and size estimates for a smaller library/media-technology center (options such as a 15-by-15 room with computers versus a larger build) and discuss potential operating arrangements with the Northwest Florida Regional Library; return findings to the commission for further direction.
No decision was made about construction or formal affiliation with the regional library; staff will pursue estimates and stakeholder engagement.
