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Douglas County board approves $15,000 preliminary design contract for proposed public library
Summary
Library board recommended JLG Architects for preliminary design work for a proposed Douglas County Public Library and asked the county to approve a $15,000 phase funded from library funds to support a county sales‑tax referendum; commissioners approved the contract authorization.
Kevin Lee and Don, representing the County Library Board, recommended hiring JLG Architects to prepare a preliminary design and cost estimate so the county can present a project to the state legislature and pursue a sales‑tax referendum. Lee said the work for the preliminary phase is estimated at $15,000 and would be paid from library funds.
Lee described the project timeline: a preliminary design and cost estimate would be taken to the legislature in January or February, then a quarter‑percent county sales‑tax question would go to voters in November; the city is pursuing its own quarter percent for a combined ballot. The library board said it had unanimously recommended JLG after an RFP process and interviews.
Commissioners asked about contingency plans if voters do not approve the referendum. Lee said the board would pursue other funding options such as a county bond if needed. A motion to approve contracting JLG (phase 1) for $15,000 using library funds passed by roll call.
What’s next: Staff will finalize contract paperwork with JLG Architects and proceed with the preliminary design work ahead of the legislature’s session. The board indicated capital‑campaign activity is underway to support the referendum.
